Obituaries

William R. Hertel

William R. Hertel

Dec 15, 2024

William Robert Hertel, 77, of Denver, Iowa, formerly of Gilbert, Arizona and Fairfield, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, Iowa.

 In accordance to his wishes, Bill will be cremated and laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Behner Funeral Home...

Kevin Allen Sinn

Kevin Allen Sinn

Dec 10, 2024

     Kevin Allen Sinn, 67, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to Kendall Sinn, 1003 W. Spaulding Ave. Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting...

Arlene Mae Haifley

Arlene Mae Haifley

Dec 7, 2024

     Arlene Mae Haifley, 93, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield. 

     Per Arlene’s wishes there will be no services held at this time. 

     Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

     Arlene was born September 18, 1931...

Steven Lee Mast

Steven Lee Mast

Dec 3, 2024

Steven Lee Mast – Fairfield, Iowa.

The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Steve crossed the river on December 4th, 2024. A man’s man, Steve loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchild, brother, sisters, nieces and nephews, ‘real sports’, glazed donuts, cigarettes and black coffee (not necessarily in that order). He was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none that loved to...

Amanda Person

Amanda Person

Dec 2, 2024

Amanda Lynn Person, 41, a resident of Fairfield, passed away alongside her husband, Charles, as the result of an automobile accident in Washington County, Iowa. 

A Celebration of Life for Amanda and Charles will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Memorials may be made to the family in care of...

Charles Person

Charles Person

Dec 2, 2024

Charles Arthur Fleek Person, 54, a resident of Fairfield, passed away alongside his wife, Amanda, as the result of an automobile accident in Washington County, Iowa. 

A Celebration of Life for Amanda and Charles will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Memorials may be made to the family in care...

Todd Michael Jones

Todd Michael Jones

Dec 1, 2024

Todd Michael Jones, 54, a resident of Batavia, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

 A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

 Todd was born April 15, 1970 the son...

Lori Widener

Lori Widener

Nov 30, 2024

    Lori Widener, 61, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

    There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

    Lori was born April 28, 1963 in Monmouth, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Anona (Pence) Widener. Lori worked...

Donald Edward Carlson

Donald Edward Carlson

Nov 29, 2024

Donald Edward Carlson, 72, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 in Fairfield.

 There will be no funeral services held at this time, however, there will be an open house at Emer and Barb’s for family and friends to pay their respects. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to Behner Funeral Home, 203 S....

Norma Joan Emerson

Norma Joan Emerson

Nov 28, 2024

Norma Joan (Weirbach) Emerson, 92, of Fairfield, Iowa passed away November 28, 2024. Norma was born, December 4, 1931, to Edward R. and Leora G. (Given) Weirbach, at home near Farson, Wapello County, Iowa.

Norma grew up on a number of farms in Wapello and Jefferson Counties. She became a permanent resident of Fairfield in 1945 when the family settled on...

Andrew David Phillips

Andrew David Phillips

Nov 19, 2024

     Andrew “Andy” David Phillips, 30, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 19, 2024 in Spencer, Iowa. 

     Memorial services celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation for family and friends will be at 9:00 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday. Memorials may...

Kathy Jo Deao

Kathy Jo Deao

Nov 19, 2024

Kathy Jo Deao, 53, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 19, 2024 at Windsor Place Senior Living in Sigourney. 

 Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Monday. Burial will be at...

Anna Jean Kraemer

Anna Jean Kraemer

Nov 4, 2024

   Anna Jean Kraemer, 79, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

    Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Fairfield. A visitation for family and friends will begin at...

Angela Jane Sheehan

Angela Jane Sheehan

Nov 2, 2024

 Angela Jane Sheehan, 52, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home.

 Visitation for family and friends will be 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A Celebration of Life will follow at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family for her sons. 

For anyone who would...

Twila Mae Keller

Twila Mae Keller

Oct 26, 2024

 Twila Mae Keller, 89, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

 Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 30th at Behner Funeral...

Maxine

Maxine

Oct 21, 2024

Maxine, 78, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at her home.

There will be no services held at this time. 

Maxine was born in Alexandria, Virginia, the daughter of Harry and Carrie Parrott. She worked as a legal secretary. 

Maxine is survived by her sister, Sharon; and her brother, Jeff.

Carlta E. Conrad

Carlta E. Conrad

Oct 21, 2024

 Carlta Elaine Conrad, 82, a resident of Ottumwa, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

 There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting with arrangements. 

 Carlta was born August 24, 1942 in Orange, California, the daughter of Carlton and Edna (Warner) Conrad. She received...

Glenn W. Ferrell

Glenn W. Ferrell

Oct 14, 2024

     Glenn Wilburn Ferrell died October 14, 2024, at the Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa, due to complications of a long illness. 

     A visitation for family and friends will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be 10:00 a.m. Friday,...

Robert L. McKee

Robert L. McKee

Oct 13, 2024

Robert L. McKee, 93, a resident of Sigourney, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. 

 A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be...

Glenda Faye Douthart

Glenda Faye Douthart

Oct 6, 2024

Glenda Faye Douthart (nee Casteel), aged 73, passed away on October 6, 2024, in West Burlington, Iowa. Born on July 9, 1951, in Unionville, Missouri, she was a cherished member of the community.

Glenda dedicated 20 years of her life to working in the Hy-Vee kitchens in both Mount Pleasant and Fairfield. Her commitment to her work was paralleled by her...