Obituaries
Lee "Butch" Sell
Oct 25, 2025
Lee Alan “Butch” Sell, 71, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
Butch was born June 12, 1954 in Fairfield, the son of Clell and Barbara Joan “Bobby” (Hagans) Sell. He married Beverly Ross, May 17, 1996...
Jack W. Eddy
Oct 22, 2025
Jack W. Eddy, 78, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Jack's home, 2550 New Glasgow Rd, Fairfield, Iowa. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors or...
Wayne D. Kneeskern
Oct 20, 2025
Wayne D. Kneeskern, 85, a resident of Richland, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Washington County Hospital in Washington.
Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church in Richland with Fr. Ben Snyder as celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m....
Crystal Renee Amendt
Oct 6, 2025
Crystal Renee Amendt, 55, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at home with her family by her side.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Hope Lodge or the family and sent to 105 Jefferson St. Libertyville, Iowa 52567.
Crystal...
Shirley Pauline Hermann-Dorothy
Oct 4, 2025
Shirley Pauline Hermann-Dorothy, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Country Lane Manor in Keosauqua.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8th...
Barbara Gaumer
Sep 25, 2025
Barbara S. Gaumer, 80, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:30 p.m. at The Oaks Assisted Living, located at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the...
Gary M. Grunstein
Sep 23, 2025
Gary Mitchell Grunstein, 66, a resident of Fairfield, passed away September 23, 2025 at his home.
There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Gary was born October 19, 1958 in Paterson, New Jersey, the son of Herman and Claire (Weiss) Grunstein.
Gary worked in sales his entire life. He was a follower...
Zella Bernice Thompson
Sep 21, 2025
Zella Bernice Thompson, 88, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
Visitation for family and friends will be 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will follow at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials...
Rachel Irene Kemp
Sep 19, 2025
Rachel Irene Kemp, 94, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Jefferson County Health Center.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the...
David G. Ward
Sep 19, 2025
David Gregory Ward, 78, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
Visitation for family and friends will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Ross Epping officiating. Private burial will be...
Peggy Lee Wilson
Sep 18, 2025
Peggy Lee Wilson, 83, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Forest Home Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Peggy was born May 12, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant, the...
Gifford Shanstrom
Sep 18, 2025
Gifford L. Shanstrom, 81, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 307 S. 29th St. Unit B, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the...
Michael F. Wymer
Sep 16, 2025
Michael “Mike” Francis Wymer, 78, of Fairfield, Iowa and a faithful servant of the Lord, entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital Palliative Care Unit, where he was surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Celebration of Life to follow until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5,...
Sharon K. Coffin
Sep 14, 2025
Sharon K. (Brown) Coffin, 76, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center.
Visitation for family and friends will be 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham. Memorials...
Patricia Lynn Whitten
Sep 9, 2025
Patricia Lynn Whitten, 86, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
Graveside services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield with Pastor Frosty Van Voorst officiating. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 505 E. Pierce Ave....
Karen S. Saul
Sep 2, 2025
Karen Sigrid Saul, 68, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 15, 2025, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the family.
Karen was born September 4, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Bernard...
Donald D. Harwood
Sep 1, 2025
Donald Duane Harwood, 70, a resident of Glasgow, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at his home.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation in care of the family at 2672-116th Blvd, Brighton, Iowa 52540.
Don was born October 14, 1954 in Iowa City, the son of Dale W. and...
Catherine J. Corbin
Aug 29, 2025
Catherine J. Corbin, 77, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
A time to honor Catherine prior to cremation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A time to share memories will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at 11:30 a.m.
Catherine was born...
Susan M. Fite
Aug 28, 2025
Susan Machelle Fite, 57, of Agency passed away August 28, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She was born September 29, 1967 in Clinton, Iowa to Wally and Elaine Lewis. She married David Gordy in 1985. They parented 3 daughters, and later divorced. Susan married Todd Fite in 1992, and they remained married until...
Arthur M. Greenig, Jr.
Aug 24, 2025
Arthur Merlin Greenig, Jr. was born February 19, 1935 in LaHarpe, Illinois to Arthur Merlin Greenig and Gertrude Elizabeth Hiltz Greenig. He died on August 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
In his early years, Art lived and went to school at home, near Niota, Illinois. His father died in World War II during the Battle of the Bulge. His family...
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