Obituaries

Michael Howard Lyons

Michael Howard Lyons

Jan 25, 2019

Michael Howard Lyons, age 69, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home. Per his wishes he has been cremated. There will be no services. A private celebration of life will be held for the family. Memorials may be sent to Karen Lyons, 1005 South 6th Street, Fairfield, IA 52556.

Michael was...

Glen "Bud" Edward Dimmitt

Glen "Bud" Edward Dimmitt

Jan 24, 2019

Glen “Bud” Edward Dimmitt, age 96, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Monday, January 28, 2019 at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Behner Funeral Home...

Anita Lynn Tisor

Anita Lynn Tisor

Jan 17, 2019

Anita Lynn Tisor, 55, of Washington, Iowa died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

The funeral service for Anita will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, Iowa.  Pastor Ryan Dexter will officiate.  According to her wishes the body...

Dekota James Sanderson

Dekota James Sanderson

Jan 14, 2019

Dekota James Sanderson, age 27, of Libertyville, passed away January 14, 2019.  Dekota was born December 30, 1991, to James and Rhonda Sanderson.

Dekota was an amazing free spirit who inherited a passion for the outdoors from his Grandfathers.  He was an avid bowhunter and loved to fish.  Dekota enjoyed spending time hunting native artifacts and shed...

Norma Jean (Green) Harvey

Norma Jean (Green) Harvey

Jan 14, 2019

A much-loved wife, mother, and grandmother, sister, niece, cousin and friend Norma Jean (Green) Harvey, 74, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Iowa University of Iowa Hospital with her family present.

Visitation will be held 6-8pm, Thursday, January 17th at Behner Funeral Home, Fairfield, IA,

Celebration of Life service will...

James William Baker

James William Baker

Jan 13, 2019

On January 13, 2019, James William Baker, age 73, of Libertyville, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital.  Jim’s death was a result of a fall that caused a brain injury.  He was born August 8, 1945, in Jefferson County to Frank and Hazel Bell Williams Baker.

A Celebration of Life by Reverend John D....

Lea Renea Ponce

Lea Renea Ponce

Jan 8, 2019

Lea Renea Ponce age 20, passed away January 8, 2019.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, January 14, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home with words of comfort by Billy Mathis.  After...

Gayle Thompson

Gayle Thompson

Dec 28, 2018

Gayle Thompson, age 83, of Milton passed away Friday, December 28, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

She has been cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to the Milton Library.  Cards and memorials may be mailed to Bradd Thompson,309 East Harrison, Milton, Iowa 52570.

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Gerald "Fuzzy" Eugene Kisling

Gerald "Fuzzy" Eugene Kisling

Dec 28, 2018

Gerald “Fuzzy” Eugene Kisling, age 63 of Birmingham, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Keosauqua Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Behner Funeral Home.   Funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm with Pastor Loyd Osborn officiating.  Follow the service he will be...

Allan "Al" Derry Wilcox

Allan "Al" Derry Wilcox

Dec 27, 2018

Allan "Al" Derry Wilcox, 72, passed away December 27, 2018, at his home in Packwood, IA.

He was born February 28, 1946, in Manhattan, NY and graduated from Walt Whitman High School of Huntington Station, Long Island in 1964.  He then attended Parsons College in Fairfield, IA.  He enlisted in the US Army and served in the...

Wallace "Wally" K. Snead

Wallace "Wally" K. Snead

Dec 21, 2018

Wallace “Wally” K. Snead, age 68 passed away Friday, December 21, 2018.

Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 am, Friday, December 28, 2018, at Fairfield Friends Church with Pastor Len Maselli officiating.  Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Payne Cemetery in Missouri.

Memorials may be made to...

Betty Nell Brobston

Betty Nell Brobston

Dec 16, 2018

Betty Nell Brobston age 95, of New London, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Visitation for family and friends will be 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.  Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ed Parker officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Birmingham,...

Wayne "Jack" E. Porter

Wayne "Jack" E. Porter

Dec 15, 2018

Wayne “Jack” E. Porter age 94 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Oaks.

There will be a celebration of life gathering 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday, December 21, 2018, at First United Methodist Church.

In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Courageous. Cards and memorials...

Michael Edward Streitmatter Jr.

Michael Edward Streitmatter Jr.

Dec 14, 2018

Michael Edward Streitmatter Jr, age 55 of Fairfield, passed away December 14, 2018 at Parkview Care Center.

The body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Joliet, Il.

Michael E. Streitmatter was born August 30, 1963 in Joliet, Illinois to Michael Edward and Donna (Kijowski) Streitmatter...

Elsworth Lester Cook Jr.

Elsworth Lester Cook Jr.

Dec 14, 2018

Elsworth Lester Cook Jr. age 74, of Fairfield passed away December 14, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday December 19, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home.

According to his wishes the body has been cremated.

Elsworth was born June...

Patricia Ann Funkhouser

Patricia Ann Funkhouser

Dec 11, 2018

Patricia Ann Funkhouser, age 83, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Households of Bethany in Story City surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of Fairfield with her son-in-law Reverend John Louk officiating. Visitation for family and friends will...

Norma Lillian Manley

Norma Lillian Manley

Dec 11, 2018

Norma Lillian Manley, age 79 of Fairfield, passed away, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Friday, December 14, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home...

Thomas H. Anderson

Thomas H. Anderson

Dec 10, 2018

Thomas H. Anderson age 83 of Fairfield, formerly of Rockton, IL passed away December 10, 2018, at his home.

Tom was born March 8, 1935, in Rockford, IL to Gunnar A. and Alice (Layng) Cordell.  He married his sweetheart and best friend RoJean Slote on March 5, 1960 in Hastings, NE

Tom graduated from West...

Robert "Bob" Allen Haifley

Robert "Bob" Allen Haifley

Dec 1, 2018

Robert “Bob” Haifley age 89 of Fairfield, passed away, Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Friday, December 7, 2018, at Suburban Heights Baptist Church.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ed Parker officiating.  Burial will be at...

Gary Ray Howard

Gary Ray Howard

Nov 26, 2018

Gary Ray Howard, age 72 of Omaha, NE passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at his home.

Gary was born in Fairfield, IA to Milton R. and Katherine (Skaggs) Howard.  He was married, by Charles Luers, to Corliss La Chan Horn on October 29, 1978, in Blakesburg, IA.

Gary served in the U.S. Navy during...