Obituaries

Evelyn Clingan

Evelyn Clingan

Apr 3, 2018

Evelyn Clingan, of Fairfield, passed away April 3, 2018.  She was 87.

Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, April 9, 2018, from 5:00-7:00 pm, at Behner Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 10:00 am, at Grace Family Church, 24536 Hwy 78, Ollie, IA.  The...

Alice M. Ferrell

Alice M. Ferrell

Apr 2, 2018

Alice M. Ferrell age 89 of Fairfield, passed away April 2, 2018, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

A celebration of life service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Fairfield, with Pastor John Kermott officiating. According to Alice’s wishes her body has been cremated. Burial of cremains will be...

Marlyn Kay Deao

Marlyn Kay Deao

Mar 26, 2018

Marlyn Kay Deao age 66 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, at Parkview Care Center.

A graveside memorial service will be at Howard Grove Cemetery, 3:30 pm, Monday, April 2, 2018, with Pastor Danny Cary officiating.

Memorials can be made to Dixie Zaragoza.  Cards and memorials can be mailed to:...

Irene Vonfeldt

Irene Vonfeldt

Mar 25, 2018

Irene Vonfeldt, age 96, formerly of Walker, Kansas resident died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

She was born March 25, 1922 on the farm at Walker, Kansas to John and Agnes (Schumacher) Gerstner.  She married Acquiline “Ack” Vonfeldt on May 29, 1945, in Walker, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on April...

Marian Helene Story

Marian Helene Story

Mar 25, 2018

Marian Helene Story, age 90 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home...

Hubert Eugene Hoskins

Hubert Eugene Hoskins

Mar 18, 2018

Hubert Eugene Hoskins, age 93, of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Crestview Specialty Care, West Branch, IA Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Pleasant Plain Friends Church, Pleasant Plain, IA. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Pleasant Plain Friends...

Arnold "Arnie" Peter Weirup

Arnold "Arnie" Peter Weirup

Mar 17, 2018

Arnold "Arnie" Peter Weirup, age 90, of Maquoketa, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at his home. A memorial service celebrating Arnie's life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa with Pastor Judy Heinrich officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Buckhorn Cemetery, with military honors. In...

Diane Lynn Stone

Diane Lynn Stone

Mar 15, 2018

Diane Lynn Stone age 69 of Packwood, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, March 30, 2018 , at Behner Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, March 31, 2018 , at Behner Funeral Home...

Geneva C. Meck

Geneva C. Meck

Mar 7, 2018

Geneva C. Meck, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 4:15am at Heddington Oaks in Peoria, IL.

Geneva was born March 6, 1925 to Peter and Matilda Cavin Spainer of rural Richland, Iowa.

She married Walter James Yoder of Kalona, IA, in 1941.  They had three children:  Howard James (Jim), Shirley Marie and Donald...

Doris Irene Bradfield

Doris Irene Bradfield

Mar 3, 2018

Doris Irene Bradfield, age 91, of Fairfield passed away March 3, 2018, at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

Visitation with family present will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Celebration of life service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the Prairie View...

Darren J. Roberts

Darren J. Roberts

Feb 20, 2018

Darren J. Roberts, age 18, of Fairfield passed away Feb. 20, 2018, at Jefferson County Health Center.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Friday, March 2, 2018, at First Baptist...

Rebecca M. Calvin

Rebecca M. Calvin

Feb 19, 2018

Rebecca M. Calvin of rural Lockridge, IA passed away February 19, 2018, at home after a long battle with cancer.

Rebecca was born May 25, 1955, in Creston, IA to Armand & Lola Calvin. They preceded her in death.

Surviving relatives are sister, Margo (Phil) Kracaw of Morning Sun; two brothers, Jeff Calvin...

Cynthia Richie Cole

Cynthia Richie Cole

Feb 10, 2018

Cynthia Richie Cole, 76, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Parkview Care Center on Saturday morning, February 10, at 5:20 AM. Cynthia was born in Oakland, CA in 1942, and resided in Fairfield, Iowa, for the past 30 years. Cynthia was a long-time practitioner of Transcendental Meditation and was an alternative health care consultant. Until recently,...

Nancy Joan Davis

Nancy Joan Davis

Feb 8, 2018

Nancy Joan Davis, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, Florida.

Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home with Reverend Beth Harbaugh officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations...

Wendall Dean King

Wendall Dean King

Feb 7, 2018

Wendall Dean King age 82 went to his heavenly home on February 7, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Wendall was born June 15, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant Iowa son of Eliza King Kiger, raised by Harley and Ellen King Smutz. A graduate of Fairfield High School class of 1953. He was united in...

Savannah Alyn Patterson

Savannah Alyn Patterson

Feb 6, 2018

Savannah Alyn Harrell Patterson went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2018.

Savannah was a vibrant artist and devoted mother. She graduated from Arizona State University.

Savannah was born December 29, 1965 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Daniel E. and Ardala “Jean” (Furnas) Harrell.

A celebration of life...

William "Bill" Louis Grunwald

William "Bill" Louis Grunwald

Feb 6, 2018

William “Bill” Louis Grunwald age 76 of Fairfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic.

Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, February 9, 2018, at First Lutheran Church and 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm prior to the...

Dennis John Steele

Dennis John Steele

Feb 2, 2018

Dennis John Steele age 57, of Packwood passed away February 2, 2018 at Jefferson County Health Center. At this time no services are planned. Dennis is survived by his loving partner, Teresa Gibbs, parents, 5 children and 7 grand children.

Mary I. Fleig

Mary I. Fleig

Feb 2, 2018

Mary I. Fleig age 86, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at McCreedy Home, Washington, IA.

Visitation for family & friends will be 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Behner Funeral with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 pm with Reverend Kathy Remley officiating. Burial of cremains...

Karen Elaine Stoltz

Karen Elaine Stoltz

Jan 31, 2018

Karen Elaine Stoltz age 78 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at her home.

Visitation for family and friends will be 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 with words of comfort by Steve Burns. Burial will be at...