Obituaries
Donald P. Simmons
Aug 23, 2025
Donald Patrick Simmons passed away, August 23, 2025, peacefully in his sleep at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.
Per Don's wishes, cremation has been accorded and there will be no services held at this time.
Don was born June 28, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a graduate of Indiana University and he subsequently studied at Maharishi International University.
He is survived by...
Irene O. Stagers
Aug 22, 2025
Irene Boyer Stagers passed away at Savannah Heights, Mt. Pleasant, at the age of 95.
Memorial Services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield with luncheon to follow. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Private burial will be at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Douds. Memorials made...
Sue Nicely
Aug 15, 2025
Linda Sue Nicely, 76, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Fr. Ross Epping officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery....
Heather Diana Farmer
Aug 10, 2025
Heather Diana Farmer, 47, a resident of Douds, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 14212 Rte. V64, Douds, Iowa 52551. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Heather was born June 17, 1978 in Washington, Iowa,...
James Daniel Pearson
2025
James Daniel Pearson, 81, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Festival Hall, located in the Argiro Student Center at Maharishi International University. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting with arrangements.
Jim was born in June...
Crystal Ann Reneker
Aug 2, 2025
Crystal Ann Reneker, 78, of rural Douds, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at her home.
A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025 at Oak Grove Church, 15818 Iowa Oak Grove Ave, Douds, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Grove Church or Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation and mailed to...
Dalene Hook
Jul 31, 2025
Dalene G. Hook, 76, a resident of Pleasant Plain, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Parkview Home in Wayland.
There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to the Brighton First Responders and sent to the family at 507 South St. Brighton, Iowa 52540.
Dalene was born January 5, 1949...
Howard D. Maynard
Jul 31, 2025
Howard D. Maynard, 77, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Fairfield VFW from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with words of comfort at 11:30 a.m. by Chaplain Don Combs. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 406 E....
Martin M. Dougherty
Jul 19, 2025
Martin M. Dougherty, 81, a resident of Libertyville, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Addington Place in Fairfield.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025 at Faith Methodist Church in Libertyville. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Fell Cemetery in Libertyville. Memorials...
Karen A. Wells
Jul 16, 2025
Karen Arlene (Brown) Wells was born May 24, 1950, in Fairfield, Iowa to Paul LaVerne Brown and Ruth Arlene (Bradfield) Brown of Stockport, Iowa. She graduated from Van Buren High School in 1968. After graduation, Karen married the love of her life, Larry Lee Wells, on June 22, 1968, sharing beautiful memories with their growing family in various locations, but...
Gladys Josephine Ranney
Jul 10, 2025
Gladys Josephine Ranney age 97 formerly of Packwood passed away in Sigourney, Iowa.
There will be a private family gathering celebrating her life at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Jodi Milligan, 402 Suellen Street, Richland, Iowa 52585. Behner Funeral Home is helping the family with arrangements.
Gladys was born March 18, 1928, in LeMars,...
Michael L. Campbell
Jul 6, 2025
Michael Lee Campbell, 82, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral Services celebrating his life will begin at 11:00 a.m. with...
Erma M. Williams
Jul 4, 2025
Erma M. Williams, a cherished resident of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the home of her beloved granddaughter in Douds, Iowa. She was 94 years old.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A graveside service...
Judy M. Ham
Jun 23, 2025
Judy M. Ham passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. She was 66 years of age.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A time to gather with friends and family to share stories and memories will follow the service until 3:00 p.m. Judy’s family...
Raymond Edward Goehring
Jun 21, 2025
Raymond Edward Goehring, 91, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Fairfield with Rev. Nathaniel Adkins officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield. Visitation for family and friends will...
Martha Joan Cathey
Jun 15, 2025
With great sadness Martha Cathey passed away quietly, on the morning of June 15, 2025, in Fairfield, Iowa.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Rev. John Kermott officiating. Burial will be at Wright Cemetery in Fairfield. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. –...
Christopher Lewis Florence
Jun 14, 2025
Christopher Lewis Florence, 66, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home.
The family will have a private graveside service.
Chris was born September 17, 1958 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the son of Marvin and Bertice (Mathis) Florence. He loved nature, meditation and an avid learner of Tai Chi and Kung...
Tammie Jo Barber
Jun 12, 2025
Tammie Jo Barber, 56, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A celebration of Tammie’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family in care of...
Arlene Davison
Jun 10, 2025
Arlene Louise Davison, 85, a resident of Batavia, entered into new life with Jesus, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.
Visitation for family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 16th at...
Linda Diane Courtney
Jun 10, 2025
Linda Diane Courtney, 76, of Libertyville, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Arbor Court in Mount Pleasant.
A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Jon Courtney, Sr., 1246-265th Street, Libertyville, Iowa 52567.
Linda was born December 12, 1948, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth Andyway....
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