Obituaries

Verda Jean Baird

Verda Jean Baird

Oct 5, 2024

Verda Jean Baird died on October 5, 2024, at Parkview Care Center. She was born in Burlington, Iowa on October 11, 1930, the daughter of Rudolph and Esther (Wagner) Johnson. Visitation will be at Behner Funeral Home 5:00 pm. - 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 10. The service will be 10:30 am, Friday at Behner Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen...

Delores E. Walker

Delores E. Walker

Oct 3, 2024

Delores E. Walker age 74 of Hedrick passed away October 3, 2024, at her home.Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 10 at Sigourney Hope Lutheran Church.  With the funeral service starting at 10:30 and Pastor Richard Meyer officiating. Burial will follow the service in Pennington Cemetery south of Sigourney. Memorials may be made to Sigourney Hope Lutheran...

Sherry L. Jennings

Sherry L. Jennings

Sep 30, 2024

Sherry Lynn Jennings, 55, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. 

 A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the VFW, 121 E. Broadway in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the family. 

 Sherry was born September 30, 1969 in Iowa...

Loretta L. Atwood

Loretta L. Atwood

Sep 26, 2024

     Loretta L. Atwood, 58, a resident of Lockridge, gained her angel wings Thursday, September 26, 2024.

     Loretta is survived by her mother, Alicia Harrison; sister, Rhonda Picha; children, Mark Atwood, Alicia Atwood; stepchildren, which “were her own” she would say, Lori Phongsavanh, Jerry Chiles (Carrie Chiles), and Steven Chiles (Meagan Chiles); 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 2...

Gary L. Watson

Gary L. Watson

Sep 20, 2024

Gary L. Watson, 64, formerly of Lockridge, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

 A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 4th at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be...

Ronald E. Dailey

Ronald E. Dailey

Sep 10, 2024

Ronald E. Dailey, 81, a resident of Packwood, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. 

 A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Prairie Center Cemetery in Packwood, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Iowa Veterans Home. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements. 

 Ron...

Rita D. Vernon

Rita D. Vernon

Sep 4, 2024

In Loving Memory: Rita Dolores Vernon, 66, died at home on 9/4/2024, surrounded by family, friends and caregivers. 

Rita spent her teenage years in Cape May, New Jersey where she fell in love with the ocean and all of nature. The seventh of eight children, Rita spent her teenage years in Cape May, New Jersey where she fell in love with...

Jack LeRoy Webster

Jack LeRoy Webster

Sep 2, 2024

Jack LeRoy Webster, 67, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home.

There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to the family and directed to 1602 Southview Cir, Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Jack was born July 20, 1957 in Belvidere, Illinois, the son of Roy “Bill” and Helen (Zwer) Webster. He married...

Jeffrey L. Phillips

Jeffrey L. Phillips

Aug 31, 2024

 Jeffrey L. Phillips, 65, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

 A memorial gathering will be held 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to the funeral home at 203 S. Main St. Fairfield, IA...

Suzanne Miller

Suzanne Miller

Aug 30, 2024

     Suzanne Miller quietly passed on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her cabin north of Bentonsport. Suzanne was born June 19, 1949, the daughter of Duane Sarby and Gloria Smith. She has sons Lauren, Nathan (with Lori), and Todd (with Angi), as well as nine grandchildren.

     Suzanne was a weaver by trade and created art across many mediums, but particularly enjoyed painting....

Clifford Brian Stains

Clifford Brian Stains

Aug 30, 2024

Clifford "Brian" Stains passed away peacefully in Fairfield, IA on August 30, 2024. 

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

An avid lover of the outdoors, music, science, and the arts, he will be remembered for his intellect, kindness, generosity, and warmth of spirit. 

A Double Red, having graduated from...

Delores "Dody" J. Foster

Delores "Dody" J. Foster

Aug 28, 2024

Delores “Dody” Jean Foster, 54, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her home. 

A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Memorials may be made...

Donna S. Findling

Donna S. Findling

Aug 28, 2024

     Donna S. Findling, 80, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. 

     There will be no services held at this time. 

Rose M. McMahon

Rose M. McMahon

Aug 22, 2024

Rose M. McMahon, 94, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield.

A rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 15th at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with visitation for family and friends from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday,...

James Blough

James Blough

Aug 18, 2024

James Parker Blough, 79, a resident of Coral Gables, Florida passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to Evergreen Cemetery Foundation, and written to Fairfield Cemetery Endowment Fund, 510 E. Stone St., Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral...

Roberta "Bobbie" McCarty

Roberta "Bobbie" McCarty

Aug 17, 2024

Roberta “Bobbie” McCarty, 63, of Batavia, Iowa died August 17, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Bobbie was born January 15, 1961 in Kirksville, Missouri to Robert and Helen (Petersen) Bissell. She married Tony McCarty in 2001. Bobbie had an incredible work ethic. She worked 3-4 jobs at a time to support her family. Her...

Ferne M. Lawson

Ferne M. Lawson

Aug 16, 2024

 Ferne M. Lawson, 102, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at Sunrise Terrace in Winfield.

 Visitation for family and friends will be held 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21st at Behner Funeral Home with Rev. Al Coffin officiating....

Cleda D. Biggs

Cleda D. Biggs

Aug 15, 2024

Cleda D. Biggs, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia.

Visitation for family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 19th at Behner Funeral Home. Burial...

Carolyn Mae Buch

Carolyn Mae Buch

Aug 13, 2024

Carolyn Mae Buch, 64, formerly of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Hospice House in Ottumwa. 

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Paul Hughes officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Friday. Burial will be at...

James T. Denny

James T. Denny

Aug 12, 2024

James T. Denny, 73, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.

 Graveside services will be held at a later date at Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Iowa. 

 Jim was born June 18, 1951 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of William and Betty (Leonard) Denny. 

 Jim worked for Waste Management. He enjoyed music and working on cars.

 Those...