Obituaries
Joyce Elaine Schindler
Aug 9, 2024
Joyce Elaine Schindler, 83, of Fairfield, passed away with family by her side August 9, 2024. She was born in Berwyn, Illinois, and graduated from York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. She worked in Chicago for several years before relocating to the Bay Area. There she completed her Associate’s Degree from the College of San Mateo. One of her...
Betty Lou Marshall
Jul 31, 2024
Betty Lou Marshall, 97, fondly known as “GG,” of Packwood, formerly of Burlington, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024.
Betty was born June 5, 1927 to Clyde and Laura Shupe. She was raised in Lacona, Iowa and enjoyed music, playing softball and basketball along with her sister, Irene. Her other siblings were Nile, Norvel (Alice), Russ (Carol), and Paul (Ladora) Shupe....
Frank W. Nicely
Jul 28, 2024
Frank W. Nicely, 77, Fairfield resident, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2024, at Behner
Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A service celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, at the funeral home. Burial will be...
Mary Maxine Switzer
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Maxine (Jones) Switzer passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years on July 28, 2024 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa with family by her side.
A Memorial Service Celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Burial will...
Mary Jean Chapuis
Jul 26, 2024
Mary Jean Chapuis went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 26, 2024 at the age of 85. Mary was born Mary Jean Davis in Ottumwa, Iowa, August 12, 1938, to Lewis and Bessie Davis.
Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Dan) Morrow of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; son, Scott...
Linda Diane Van Fleet
Jul 26, 2024
Linda Diane Van Fleet, 79, of rural Stockport, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. An additional visitation will be 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July...
Carl Eaton
Jul 10, 2024
Carl Eaton, 55, a resident of Fairfield, passed away July 10, 2024, at his home.
A memorial service celebrating Carl’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Fairfield Friends Church. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.
Carl was...
Russell Douglas Chambers
Jul 5, 2024
Russell Douglas “Bugsy” Chambers, 74, a resident of Richland, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at Jefferson County Health Center.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Antioch Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family for final expenses. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Doug was born January 18,...
Jesse Holder
Jul 4, 2024
Jesse Leon Holder, 83, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Carol Holder, 2288 Marigold Blvd. Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield...
Robbin D. Ehret
Jul 1, 2024
Robbin D. Ehret, 64, formerly of Libertyville, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa.
Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield with Rev. John D. Boatman officiating. Memorials...
Nellie W. Oosthoek
Jun 30, 2024
Nellie W. Oosthoek, 93, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.
Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 5th at...
Kenneth H. McKee
Jun 29, 2024
Kenneth H. McKee, 78, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Private burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Corning, Iowa. Memorials may be made...
Ross G. Walker, Jr.
Jun 24, 2024
Ross Gray Walker, Jr. was born to Ross and Fern Smith Walker on November 15, 1927, in Fairfield, Iowa at the former Jefferson County Hospital (now Prestige Care Center), where he passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, surrounded by family.
He graduated from Fairfield High School, attended Parsons College, and Iowa State College (ISU) where he studied mechanical engineering. When...
Barbara Ann Starr
Jun 24, 2024
Barbara Ann Starr, 80, a resident of Wayland, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Cottonwood United Methodist Church in rural Wayland. Burial will be held at a later date at Cottonwood Cemetery. Memorials...
Donald M. Ulm
Jun 17, 2024
Donald M. “Bear” Ulm, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away, Monday, June 17, 2024 at Addington Place in Fairfield.
Don’s choice for his service was to have a party with food and music. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Walton Club in Fairfield. Please dress casually. Iowa State and Chicago...
Beverly Rae Fulton
Jun 10, 2024
Beverly Rae Fulton, 84, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at her home.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating her life will be...
Ralph R. Hearn
Jun 10, 2024
Ralph R. Hearn, 71, a resident of Fruitland, Iowa, formerly of Richland, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at...
Herbert Wells
May 30, 2024
Herbert Wells, 70, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.
Herb was born July 7, 1953 in Germany. He married Tammie Barber,...
Melvena J. Shondel
May 24, 2024
Melvena J. Shondel, 90, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 210 S. 15th St. in Fairfield. She will be laid...
Beverly J. Lamansky
May 21, 2024
Beverly Jean (Dory) Lamansky of Fairfield, passed away at the age of 91, May 21, 2024.
Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024 with the family present from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral service and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25th at St. Joseph...
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