Obituaries
Russell Arthur Bjork
Apr 22, 2020
Russell Arthur Bjork, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at his home. Open visitation will be 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Pfeifer officiating . Memorials may be made to the VA...
Earl E Bruders
Apr 22, 2020
Earl E. Bruders age 69 of Fairfield, passed away April 22, 2020 at Iowa City Rehab.
There will not be any services at this time. Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Twila Luke, 204 North 9th Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.
Earl was born September 4, 1950, to Earl “Catfish” and Julia...
Vera A Johnson
Apr 20, 2020
Vera Johnson passed away peacefully on April 20, 2020, after a long, eventful life. She was able to celebrate her 101st birthday with the residents at her long-term health care center in Marion, Iowa before entering her next phase of life.
Vera was a hair stylist and had her own salon which she called Suburban Beauty Salon....
Ronald "Ron" Frank Wallace
Apr 19, 2020
Ronald “Ron” Frank Wallace age 48 Lockridge, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home
Open visitation will be 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22. 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.
There will be a private service for family with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Following the service, he will be...
Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Davitt
Mar 31, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Davitt 83 of Bettendorf, IA. Passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020. He is now in the splendor and glory of our God.
Larry was a graduate of Fairfield High School class of 1956. He attended Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf where he was a proud member of the...
Charlene Estelle Brooks Smith
Mar 31, 2020
Charlene Estelle Brooks-Smith age 74 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at her sons home.
Private graveside service will be held at White Oak Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Cards and memorials may be mailed to: Julian Bujanowski, 500 E. Hempstead, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. ...
Raymond "Ray" Gene Haile
Mar 26, 2020
Raymond “Ray” Gene Haile, age 53 of Batavia, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center.
A public celebration of life service will be at a later date.
There will be a private family memorial service with Pastor Steve Lamb officiating. Burial will be at Brethren Cemetery, Batavia, IA....
Thomas "Tom" Frances Spalla
Mar 25, 2020
Thomas “Tom” Frances Spalla, age 78 of Hedrick, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home.
Tom has been cremated and no services are planned at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tommy Spalla, 1726 Willow Blvd., Lockridge, IA 52635.
Tom was born...
Jerry Leahy
Mar 24, 2020
Jerry Leahy, aged 87, passed peacefully of natural causes at home on March 24, 2020 surrounded by family.
A private family ceremony and cremation were held at Behner’s funeral home.
Jerry was born October 24, 1932 in Tecumseh, Nebraska, where he grew up over the Leahy family grocery store.
He is survived by...
Frederick "Gene" Ball
Mar 22, 2020
Frederick “Gene” Ball, age 71 of Batavia, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at his home.
Open visitation will be 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020 and 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2020 at Behner Funeral Home.
Private funeral service will be held for the family. ...
Esther Fay Goettsche
Mar 20, 2020
Esther Fay Goettsche age 74 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa.
A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, at First Baptist Church with Pastor John Kermott officiating. Private inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of...
Danny "Dan" Qualters Sr.
Mar 15, 2020
Danny “Dan” Qualters Sr. age 62 of Libertyville, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center.
There will not be any service at this time. In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Judy Qualters, 2542 Douds Road, Libertyville, Iowa 52567.
Dan was born April...
Robert W. "Bob" Brown
Mar 14, 2020
Robert W. “Bob” Brown age 95 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home.
Due to the CDC guidelines and out of respect for the family, there will be a private family service held at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Beth Harbaugh officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
...Geraldine "Gerri" Mae Peck
Mar 14, 2020
Geraldine “Gerri” Mae Peck 86 of Fairfield, IA passed away March 14, 2020, at Parkview Care Center.
Private family service and burial will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery. Cards and memorials may be mailed to Rick Peck, 406 West Hempstead, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.
In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Steven Wallace
Mar 13, 2020
DUE TO THE CDC RECOMENDATIONS, STARTING MARCH 18, 2020, WE WILL NO LONGER HAVE FUNERAL SERVICES OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. STEVE'S SERVICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO PRIVATE.
Steven Wallace age 51 of Lockridge, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home.
Visitation for family & friends will...
Sarah Lynn Zimmer
Mar 8, 2020
Sarah Lynn Zimmer age 39 of Fairfield, passed away March 8, 2020, at Jefferson County Health Center surrounded by her family.
Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday March 12, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2020, at...
Ruth Carolyn Larson Koontz
Mar 5, 2020
Ruth Carolyn Larson Koontz age 94, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living surrounded by family.
Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020,...
Norma Jean Osing Davisson
Mar 4, 2020
Norma Jean Davisson age, 87 formerly of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, March 04, 2020, at Sunrise Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winfield, Iowa.
Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, March 9, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. ...
Iona "Midge" Jane Vogt Greiner
Feb 29, 2020
Iona “Midge” Jane Vogt Greiner, age 72 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, at home.
There is no service at this time. Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Library or Every Step Hospice.
Midge was born November 5, 1947, in Fairfield to Raymond and Martha (Lankford) Vogt. She married Lloyd T. Greiner...
William David Banks Claxton
Feb 29, 2020
William David Banks Claxton age 77, went to be with the Lord February 29, 2020.
There will not be any services at this time.
William was born January 11, 1943 in Missouri to Bill and Cleo (William Claxton).
William served in the Navy. He had a passion for guitars, computers and high-tech gadgetry. ...