Obituaries

Bonnie M. Peaslee

Bonnie M. Peaslee

Oct 12, 2018

Bonnie M. Peaslee, 83, 506 South B Street, Fairfield, Iowa, entered into eternal life at 6:42 PM, October 12, 2018, at ­­­her home surrounded by loving family members.

Services will be 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 25, 2018 , at First Lutheran Church with the Pastor Greg Friedrich Officiating.  Burial will be at 12:30 pm, Friday, October...

Sharron May Main

Sharron May Main

Oct 12, 2018

Sharron May Main, 74, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 12, 2018, after a seven year struggle with illness.  Sharron was born December 27, 1943, to Rev. Robert Lee Swanson and Pauline “Peggy” Eloise Gundy Swanson in Bloomington, IL.  Growing up as a “Preacher’s Kid” took her to St. Croix Falls, WI, Dubuque, Burlington, Farmington, Ames,...

Harold E. Wisecarver, Jr.

Harold E. Wisecarver, Jr.

Oct 9, 2018

Harold E. Wisecarver, Jr., 78, left his little piece of heaven in Libertyville, IA for the one beyond on Tuesday, October 9th surrounded by those he loved in the home he adored.  He will be remembered for his heartfelt laugh, his admirable integrity and honesty, his ornery sense of humor, incredible generosity, and the immense love, pride and respect...

Mary Ellen Roland

Mary Ellen Roland

Oct 5, 2018

Mary Ellen Roland age 90 of Fairfield, passed away October 5, 2018, at her home.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church with Reverend...

Marilyn Joyce Ward

Marilyn Joyce Ward

Oct 2, 2018

Marilyn Joyce Ward age 87 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Parkview Care Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Friday, October 12, 2018 , at Behner Funeral Home.  Following the visitation, she will be cremated.

Graveside Celebration of Life service will be...

Karla Kay Carr

Karla Kay Carr

Oct 2, 2018

Karla Kay Carr age 77, of Libertyville, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Sunnybrook Care Center in Fairfield.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will follow the visitation at the Dew Drop, Libertyville, IA.

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Arley "Art" Richard Talbot

Arley "Art" Richard Talbot

Sep 30, 2018

Arley “Art” Richard Talbot age 81of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Graveside service with military honors will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor James Cecil officiating.

Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to...

Ferne Wickliff

Ferne Wickliff

Sep 30, 2018

Ferne (Headley) Wickliff entered heavens gates September 30th, 2018 met by her husband, Pete; children: Kim, Brad, and Gina (Hugunin); sisters: Phyllis (Lavirn) Stisser of Wyoming, Illinois, Virginia (Joe) Zeier of Tennessee; brothers: Bud (Betty) Headley of Fairfield, Iowa, Clifford Headley of California; and parents: Howard and Winnie Ahlgren Headley, as well as 2 nephews and 4 nieces.

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Helen Irene McLain

Helen Irene McLain

Sep 30, 2018

Helen Irene McLain, age 91 of Fairfield passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Friday, October 5, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home.  Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Reverend Dianne Brokken officiating.  Burial will be in Lockridge Cemetery. ...

Ronald "Ron" James Long

Ronald "Ron" James Long

Sep 29, 2018

Ronald James Long, 83, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Church of the Nazarene with...

Jose Javier Santos Jimenez

Jose Javier Santos Jimenez

Sep 29, 2018

Jose Javier Santos Jimenez, age 18 passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, due to injuries in a car accident.

Visitation for family & friends will be 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St Mary Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will start at 10:00 am.  with Father James Betzen officiating.   Cremation will follow after...

Glenn Utah Hill

Glenn Utah Hill

Sep 25, 2018

Glenn Utah Hill, 98 of Fairfield, IA passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living where he had resided since April 2017.

Visitation will be held 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at...

Jane Kae Anderson

Jane Kae Anderson

Sep 25, 2018

Jane Kae Anderson age 69, of Birmingham, passed away September 25, 2018, at her home.

Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, October 1, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home with the memorial service to follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.  Burial of cremains will be at a...

James Brady Young

James Brady Young

Sep 24, 2018

James Brady Young age 89 passed away September 24, 2018 at Henry County Health Center. Per his wishes his body has been cremated. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery and private memorial service will be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established for the Jefferson County Hospital and Arbor Court Care...

Inez Kathryn Hisel

Inez Kathryn Hisel

Sep 19, 2018

Inez Kathryn Hisel, age 93 of Fairfield, passed away, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Brase officiating.  Burial will be at Lockridge Cemetery, Lockridge, IA.

Memorials may be made to...

LeNora Rose Hickenbottom-Johnson

LeNora Rose Hickenbottom-Johnson

Sep 12, 2018

LeNora Rose Hickenbottom-Johnson, age 96 of Fairfield, passed away September 12, 2018, at Parkview Care Center.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Monday, September 17, 2018, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Greg Friedrich officiating.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery.

In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairfield Public Library,...

Kenneth "Kenny Ray" Simons

Kenneth "Kenny Ray" Simons

Sep 6, 2018

Kenneth “Kenny Ray” Simons, age 66 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Private graveside service will be at Memorial Lawn with Chaplin...

Robert "Bob" H. Harper

Robert "Bob" H. Harper

Sep 5, 2018

Robert “Bob” H. Harper age 71, of Keosauqua, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Van Buren County Hospital.

There will be no visitation.  Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home with remembrances given by family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Jerry Leroy Hird

Jerry Leroy Hird

Aug 29, 2018

Jerry Leroy Hird, age 78 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Per his wishes, he was cremated and a memorial service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor John Kermott officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Arlene Izola Roberts

Arlene Izola Roberts

Aug 26, 2018

Arlene Izola Roberts, age 94 of Fairfield, passed away August 26, 2018, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 9:30 am – 10:00 am, with the funeral starting at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Herb Shafer officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Moriah Cemetery....