Obituaries
Dianne Helen Baumann
Aug 16, 2023
Dianne Baumann passed away at home on August 16, 2023, at the age of 85, after an 18-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Visitation will be held at the Behner Funeral Home from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2023 at Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, the...
Kearik Sunev
Aug 9, 2023
Kearik Sunev, 71, of Fairfield, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence.
Kearik was born September 24, 1951, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Sylvia Ozella McCampbell.
Kearik was an instructor at Maharishi International University. He enjoyed reading, meditation, traveling, and bicycling.
Those left to honor his memory include his mother, Sylvia McCampbell, and brothers Nanu Headly of Lake Havasu...
Robert E. "Bob" Carter
Aug 7, 2023
Robert Eugene “Bob” Carter, 90, formerly of Ollie, Iowa, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney, Iowa.
Bob was born August 4, 1933 in Ollie, to parents Alva and Lolita (Estes) Carter. He married Thelma Lyden February 20, 1959 at First Lutheran Church in Fairfield. They later divorced.
Bob worked as a heavy equipment operator...
Timothy M. Carey, Jr.
Aug 3, 2023
Timothy Michael Carey, Jr., 40, a resident of Fairfield, left this worldly plane and us Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home.
The sky was blooming with a triple rainbow outside Tim and his mother’s window when Tim was born July 16, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rebecca Bachar Carey and Timothy Paul Carey (Sr.).
Moving...
Patricia Diane Sweet
Jul 31, 2023
Patricia Diane Sweet age 71 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
A celebration of life service will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church. Cards and memorials may be made to Maggie Rung, 17313 Autumn Sage Court,...
Nellie "Nell" Muntz Swygard
Jul 26, 2023
Nellie Muntz Swygard passed away from natural causes July 26, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born Nellie Ilene Muntz to Kenneth and Gladys (Lowery) Muntz September 22,1930 at Pink Prairie farm 5 miles SW of Farmington, IA.
She attended Flat Rock country school and graduated from Farmington High School in 1948.
From...
Lyle Jesse Wolf
Jul 24, 2023
Lyle Jesse Wolf passed away on July 24, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on June 11, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Forest and Irene (Shute) Wolf. Lyle started school at Irving in Ottumwa. In 1947 the family moved to a farm north of Packwood. He went on to attend Packwood Consolidated School. Lyle...
John Haney
Jul 21, 2023
John Haney age 82 of Libertyville, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
John was born April 4, 1941, in Fairfield to Carroll and Margaret (Elder) Haney.
John graduated from Fairfield High School in 1960. After graduating from school, he married Judy Ann Campbell on December 7, 1961. This year...
Jesse Lee William Haynes
Jul 18, 2023
Jesse Lee William Haynes age 26 of Fairfield, passed away July 18, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic.
Jesse was born August 6, 1996, in Fairfield to Randy Heckethorn and Jenny Haynes.
Jesse worked for Heckethorn Construction. Jesse had the biggest heart and respected everyone. But never kept his mouth quiet when...
Elmer "Jim" Schafer
Jul 16, 2023
Elmer “Jim” Schafer age 72 of Libertyville, passed away, Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
A celebration of life service is 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow the service at Milton Cemetery.
Memorials...
Andreya Aj Schneider
Jun 30, 2023
Andreya (Aj) Schneider passed away unexpectedly June 30, 2023.
Services will be held Friday, July 28th at 11am at Eben Israel Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Andreya graduated from Boston University with a masters in psychology and a bachelors in journalism from Indiana University. She had the privilege of being one of the last people to...
Paul Wesley Graber
Jun 29, 2023
Paul Wesley Graber age 68 of Fairfield, passed on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
Paul was born October 12, 1954, to Harold DeVere and Grace Edna (Conrad) Graber in Fairfield. He married Nohema Castillo y Castillo on October 4, 1986, in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.
Paul attended Logan Elementary and graduated...
Veblen Makrides
Jun 22, 2023
Veblen Makrides (65) passed away during the night of June 22, 2023, surrounded by love and music. Veblen was born in Buffalo, NY, grew up in Newton, MA and as a young adult after living briefly in Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara, CA, moved to Fairfield, Iowa, where she was a long-time resident. She showed an early talent for...
Barbara Macy
Jun 18, 2023
Born Barbara McCoy Pittman in Tampa, Florida on February 19, 1933, Barbara went to be with her Savior June 18, 2023, in Palmdale, CA with her loving husband, “Hal”, by her side. An alumna of Glendale High School in CA, Barbara graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Ottumwa, IA. There she fell in love with a farm...
Lena Alice Allen
Jun 15, 2023
Lena Alice Allen passed away at Banner Boswell Hospital in Sun City, Arizonia on June 15, 2023.
Lena was born July 22, 1938, to Frank and Velma Hootman in Van Buren County. She graduated from the Van Buren Community School District. Lena married and later divorced Larry Allen in Iowa. She managed Scotties Restaurant along with working...
Thomas "Tom" Luther Harris III
Jun 12, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Luther Harris III age 54 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A celebration of life gathering will be on his 55th birthday, August 6, 2023, at the Orpheum Café and Theater, 121 West Broadway, Fairfield, IA. The family will receive gusts starting at 1:00...
Shauna Kay Ellis
Jun 12, 2023
Shauna Kay Ellis age 42 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Visitation for family & friends will be 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home. A celebration of life will follow the visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Inurnment will...
Roenna Fern Pool
Jun 9, 2023
Roenna Fern Pool age 73 of Fairfield, passed away June 9, 2023, at Jefferson County Health Center.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials can be made to the family and sent to Gretchen Rusk, 908 W. Grimes Ave., Fairfield, Iowa 52556.
Roenna was...
Lloyd Thomas Greiner
Jun 7, 2023
Lloyd Thomas Greiner, age 77, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield, Iowa. There is no service at this time.
Lloyd was born on April 21, 1946, to Clarence and Doris (Mallinger) Greiner in Fairfield, Iowa. He married Iona Jane Vogt on July 14, 1966 in Fairfield. She passed away on...
Barbara Janet Wilson Hodge
May 31, 2023
Barbara Janet Wilson Hodge passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Keosauqua Health Care Center.
Barbara was born July 6, 1927, in rural Farmington, Iowa to Elery & Eleanor (Guess) Muntz. She married Stanley Wilson on January 1952, at the Methodist Church in Ottumwa, Iowa. Together they farmed their farm in the Lebanon area for many years. ...
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