Obituaries
Sheryl Faye Lyon
Feb 26, 2016
Sheryl Faye Lyon age 69 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at her son David Toppings home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Cremation to follow the service and burial of cremains will be at a later date in...
James G. Shafer
Feb 18, 2016
James G. Shafer, 78, of Rock Island, IL, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. Services in celebration of his life will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Monday, February 22, at the funeral home. Additional...
Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Motz
Feb 11, 2016
Elizabeth “Betty” Rose Motz, age 94, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Sunrise Terrace Care Center, Winfield, IA. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Monday, February 15, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, Fairfield, IA...

Cooper Jaidan Houk
Feb 3, 2016
Cooper Jaidan Houk was born stillborn Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa. In – lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Puppy...
Charles "Charlie" Ernest Bird
Jan 31, 2016
Charles “Charlie” Ernest Bird, age 71 of Fairfield passed away, Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Jefferson County Health Center. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Burial...
Jeri Mae Felix
Jan 27, 2016
Jeri Mae Felix of Fairfield, Iowa passed away on January 27th at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from surgical complications. Jeri was born on December 3, 1945, daughter of Lydia Mae Felix and David Felix, both of Norwalk, CT and both deceased. She is survived by her four siblings, David William Felix of San Diego, CA, Kathleen...
Wanda Mae Edler
Jan 16, 2016
Wanda Mae Edler, age 82 of Fairfield passed away Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at her home. There will not be any service at this time. Memorials can be made to the family. Cards and memorials can be mailed to: Shari Bowman, 1004 W Jefferson, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Wanda was born April 29th, 1933 to Charles & Jennie (Havner) Edler....
Douglas Ray Spicer
Jan 15, 2016
Douglas Ray Spicer of Fairfield IA, passed away of natural causes, Friday, January 15th, 2016, at the age of 65. Per his request, the body has been cremated and there will be a memorial / celebration of life held at the Fairfield VFW (located at 121 E Broadway Ave), Tuesday, January 19th from 4 to 8 p.m. Cards and...
Wallace "Wally" E. Cox
Jan 12, 2016
Wallace “Wally” E. Cox, age 60, of Washington, formerly of Eldon passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Park View Care Center, Wayland, Iowa. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Friday, January 15, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home with...
LaDonna Christensen
Jan 4, 2016
LaDonna Christensen, age 73 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home. Per her wish she has been cremated. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the family. Cards and memorials can be mailed to: Jodi Randolph, 1238...
Geraldine "Jerry" Ann Drummey
Jan 3, 2016
Geraldine “Jerry” Ann Drummey, age 91 of Fairfield, passed away January 3, 2016 at Parkview Care Center. Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 am –10:30 am, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Wednesday January 6, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home with Father Nick Adam officiating. Burial be at Evergreen...
Edward "Ed" Eugene Elmore
Dec 30, 2015
Edward “Ed” Eugene Elmore, age 61 of Fairfield, passed away December 30, 2015 at his home. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 4, 2016 at Jefferson County Ag Grounds. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA....
Bette Lou Goodwin
Dec 22, 2015
Bette Lou Goodwin, age 88 of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Jefferson County Health Center. There will be an open visitation from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, December 28, 2015 at Behner Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Monday, December 28, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Caughron officiating. In – lieu...
Jeanette Katherine Holmes
Dec 16, 2015
Jeanette Katherine Holmes, age 88 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Sunnybrook Living Care Center. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm -7:00 pm, Friday, December 18, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Fairfield, IA with a Wake Service following the visitation. Funeral Mass will be 10:30, Saturday, December 19, 2015 at St. Mary...
Patricia Suzanne Martin
Dec 14, 2015
Patricia Suzanne Martin, age 69 years old of Lockridge, IA previously of Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ and Sacramento, CA passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015. Per Patricia’s wishes, her remains have been cremated and no services will be held. Final arrangements provided by Behner Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Memorials have been established for Lockridge Senior Center and...
Carl "Doc" Keith Myers
Dec 10, 2015
Carl Keith “Doc” Myers, age 81 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Jefferson County Health Center. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Monday, December 14, 2015 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Burial...
Larry Dean McNew
Dec 1, 2015
Larry Dean McNew, age 58 formally of Fairfield, passed away Monday, December 1, 2015 at Van Buren County Health Center. Per his wishes the body has been cremated. Private graveside service will be 11:00 am, Monday, December 7, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Van Buren County Health Center. Cards and memorials can be mailed to:...
Larry Dean Zerby
Nov 29, 2015
Larry Dean Zerby age 73 of Stockport, formally of New Columbia, PA passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield, IA. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Friday, December 4, 2015 at Behner Funeral Home...
Vernon Andrew Manley
Nov 29, 2015
Vernon Andrew Manley, age 68 of Birmingham passed away November 29, 2015 at his home. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday, December 4, 2015 at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen...
Margaret Ashelman
Nov 28, 2015
On Saturday morning, November 28, 2015, just shy of her 99th birthday, Margaret Peter Ashelman of Fairfield, Iowa passed peacefully and gracefully from this life. Margaret was born December 18, 1916 in Shanghai, China to two medical missionary parents. She spent her first 9 years there living in a small compound with other missionary families. Welcoming visitors and immigrants...