Obituaries

Jun 25, 2014

James “Jimmy” Darnell Williams Jr., age 51 of Cedar Rapids passed away, June 25, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA.

A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Burial of cremains will be at a later date.

There will...

Jun 6, 2014

Marjorie Elizabeth Schanfeldt, 94, of Parkview Care Center, passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was the daughter of Ivan Keith and Stella Hammond Zellers, born March 6, 1920, in Davis County, Iowa.

Mrs. Schanfeldt graduated from Ottumwa High School, in Ottumwa, IA. She worked for John Morrell...

May 27, 2014

Laurel “Laurie” A. Woody, age 73 of Fairfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 27, 2014. She passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Fairfield, with Charles...

May 27, 2014

James “Jim” R. Barnett, age 83, passed away May 27, 2014 at Jefferson County Health Center.

Memorial service will be Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Caughron officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, IA.

Visitation for family and friends will be...

May 26, 2014

Mabel Elna Moyers Haines, age 86, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Pleasant Manor Care Center, Mt. Pleasant, IA. Funeral services will be Friday, May 30, 2014 10:00 am at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Stacy Grau officiating. Burial will be at Lockridge Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, May...

May 23, 2014

Letha Jeannette Brown age 72, of Lockridge, Iowa passed away May 23, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, in Iowa City.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday May 29, 2014 at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Shipley officiating. Burial will be at Spencer Cemetery Northeast of Stockport, Iowa.

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May 10, 2014

John Clarence Walker, age 76, passed away May 10, 2014 at Parkview Care Center, Fairfield, IA. There will not be any services. The body has been cremated and burial of cremains will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA. Memorials can be made to Parkview Nursing Home. Cards and memorials can be sent to: 908 N....

May 4, 2014

Dorothy Louise Schenk age 92, of Fairfield, passed away May 4, 2014 at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield, IA., with Pastor Charles Comfort officiating. A private burial of cremains will be at Grant Cemetery near Rome, IA.

Apr 29, 2014

Pamela “Pam” Lynn Ledger, age 43, of Hedrick, passed away April 29, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2014 at PraireView United Methodist Church with Pastor Dave Peterson officiating. Cremation will follow. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation for family and...

Apr 26, 2014

Betty "Pauline" Brush age 82, of Fairfield, passed away April 26, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. Her body has been cremated according to her wishes, and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Betty "Pauline" Brush (Yarnell) was born on May 11, 1931 in Van Buren County. Memorials...

Apr 20, 2014

Beverly Ann Harris, age 78, passed away April 20, 2014 at Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield, IA.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Behner Funeral Home with...

Apr 17, 2014

Anna Jo Gibson, age 82, passed away April 17, 2014 at Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield, IA.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Church of Latter Day Saints, Fairfield, IA. Burial of cremains will be at a later date.

Memorials can be left to the family. Cards and...

Apr 16, 2014

Dennis Ray (Butch) Gwinnup

Dennis went home to our Heavenly Father surrounded by friends and family at his home the morning of April 16, 2014.

Dennis was born September 16, 1949 to Donald Garth Gwinnup and Waneta Syverson Gwinnup. He attended Van Buren schools and later served our country in Vietnam (1969-1971). He...

Apr 12, 2014

Vernon Edward Craft, age 92, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield, Iowa.

Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, April 17, 2014, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Friday, April 18, 2014 at Suburban Heights Baptist Church...

Apr 8, 2014

Gregory “Greg” Lee Nance, age 53, of Libertyville passed away April 8, 2014 at his home.

Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville, Iowa

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Faith United...

Apr 8, 2014

Dwaine Grover Crees, age 58, of Fairfield passed away April 8, 2014 in Fairfield, IA.

Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, April 11, 2014 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Monday, April 14, 2014 at Henry-Olson Funeral Home in Estherville, IA...

Mar 30, 2014

Marjorie McKee age 93, of Fairfield passed away March 30, 2014 at Sunnybrook Living Care Center in Fairfield, Iowa.

Memorials can be made out to the First Christian Church or the donor’s choice. Memorials and cards can be sent to Paula Roloff, 101 Wilson, Fairfield, IA. 52556.

Per her wishes, she has been...

Mar 28, 2014

Norman L. Channel, 79 of Fairfield, Iowa passed away March 28, 2014 at ParkView Care Center in Fairfield Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Fairfield Friends Church, with Pastor Len Maselli officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4:00p.m. to...

Mar 24, 2014

Lyle Taylor, age 89 of Fairfield passed away March 24, 2014 at his home in Fairfield, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday March 29, 2014 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with cremation after the service and a private burial at a later date. Pastor Danny Cary will be officiating.

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Mar 23, 2014

Betty A. Williams, age 86 of Fairfield passed away March 23, 2014 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, Ia.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Behner Funeral Home with cremation to follow and a private burial at a later date.

Memorials have...