Obituaries
Larry Lee Wells
Jan 29, 2018
Larry Lee Wells was born August 26, 1940, in Van Buren County, Iowa. He was the son of Esmond Lafayette Wells and Evangie Lorretta (Collier) Wells. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Hawaii for his four years of service, and graduated from Parsons College. Larry married Karen Arlene Brown on June 22,...
John Petit
Jan 18, 2018
John Petit passed away peacefully on January 18th 2018 in Fairfield, Iowa at the age of 61 after a yearlong battle with cancer.
John is survived by his sister Diane Petit, son Collin Petit, and daughter Rachele Petit.
John was born on February 1st, 1956 in Connecticut to Ann and Leonard Petit. He...
Keith Gale Bagby
Jan 18, 2018
Keith Gale Bagby of Fairfield, died January 18, 2018.
No service is planned at this time. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Maple Hill Cemetery. He chose to donate his body to the Carver College of Medicine at the University for scientific research.
Memorials can be made to the...
Barbara Ann (Gaalaas) Doyle
Jan 14, 2018
Barbara Ann (Gaalaas) Doyle, 86, of Fairfield, died January 14, 2018 at Parkview Manor in Wellman, Iowa.
Per Barb's wishes, her body has been cremated.
Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Frist Presbyterian Church with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am,...
Donna Jean Coop
Jan 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Jean Coop announces her passing on January 10, 2018, after a brief illness, at the age of 81 years. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her children Leigh Ann (Peter Feeley), John, Barbara Davis (Dan), and James (Carolyn). She will also be fondly remembered by her grandson...
George Bradfield
Jan 10, 2018
George Bradfield age 93, of Fairfield, formerly of Packwood, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.
Visitation for family & friends will be 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Monday, January 15, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow the visitation starting at 11:00 am with Pastor Danny Cary...
Richard W. Dick
Jan 7, 2018
Richard W. Dick, 83, of Marion, IA died suddenly in his home on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
Masonic Rites will start at 1:00 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA with visitation for family & friends to follow. Memorial Service starts at 2:30 pm at Behner Funeral Home with words...
Mona Mae Smith
Jan 6, 2018
Mona Mae Smith, 79 of Albia, formerly of Ollie, passed away Saturday January 6th, 2018 at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Mona Mae, the daughter of Carl Bedker and Myrtle Johnson Daly was born in 1938 in North Platte, NE. Mona’s father passed in 1940. When her mother married Charles[Ed] Daly she gained 7 siblings. Mona...
Lois Evelyn (Clampitt) Adams Presto
Jan 6, 2018
Lois Evelyn (Clampitt) Adams Presto of Cape Coral, FL, age 82, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Fort Myers, FL.
Visitation for family and friends will be at 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA. Funeral service will...
Carole Jean (Goodwin) O'Neill Morrison
Jan 5, 2018
Carole Jean (Goodwin) O’Neill Morrison, 90, of Fairfield, Iowa passed away January 5, 2018 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living Center.
Burial of the urn will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday January 10, 2018, at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial Funeral Mass will be at 12:00pm, Wednesday January 10, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father...
Rev. William E. Rathbun
Jan 5, 2018
The Rev. Dr. William (Bill) E. Rathbun went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Jan. 5, at Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield, IA. Bill was born to Elmer A. and Mable R. (Buchner) Rathbun on October 19, 1926 in Arkansas City, Kansas. His parents divorced when Bill was 10, and he later moved to Wichita,...
Roger Craig Fleig
Dec 31, 2017
Our hearts are heavy at the passing of Roger Craig Fleig, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many, who passed away on December 31, 2017.
Roger was born on September 20, 1950 in Fairfield, Iowa to Milburn and Mary (Newlon) Fleig. He was raised on the family farm southeast...
Carol Jean Hayes
Dec 27, 2017
Carol Jean Hayes, 78, of 2056 Vetch Blvd, Lockridge, while surrounded by family, went to be with Jesus on December 27th, 2017 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. She was born on May 18th, 1939 in Fairfield, the youngest child of Earl A. and Margaret Matilda (Cunningham) Hall. She grew up south of Fairfield on a farm...
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Jaeger
Dec 26, 2017
Rebecca “Becky” Sue Jaeger age 62 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at her home.
Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, December 29, 2017, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor...
Marilyn Lisa (Black) Ratliff
Dec 21, 2017
Marilyn Lisa (Black) Ratliff, age 62, of Bloomfield passed away December 21, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at the Cantril United Methodist Church with Reverend Donna Olinger officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Cantril.
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Walter Brownlee
Dec 20, 2017
Walter “Walt” Wayne Brownlee age 78, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Behner Funeral Home.
Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 4,...
Mary "Catherine" Kann
Nov 28, 2017
Mary “Catherine” Kann, age 89 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.
Visitation for family & friends will be 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Monday, December 4, 2017, at First United Methodist Church with...
Marvin Leland Septer
Nov 27, 2017
Marvin Leland Septer, age 77, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017,
at his home.
Visitation for family & friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday, December 1, 2017, at Behner Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Friends Church with...

Kathryn Jean Unkrich
Nov 26, 2017
Kathryn Jean Unkrich, age 88 formerly of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Keosauqua Health Care Center.
Per her wishes she has been cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice. Cards and memorials can be...
Kim Manary
Nov 25, 2017
Kim Manary, age 68, of Conroe, TX passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital The Woodlands, TX with his family and friends by his side. Kim was born March 9, 1949, in Ute, IA to Keith Issac Manary and Clara Bell Manary. He graduated from Fairfield High School and Parsons College.
He...