Obituaries
Richard "Dick" Edward Johnson
Jan 8, 2023
Richard “Dick” Edward Johnson age 79 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Addington Place in Fairfield.
Dick was born May 4, 1943, in Pleasant Plain, IA to Charles and Nita (Hodson) Johnson. He married Diane Cole on October 16, 1966. They celebrated 56 years of marriage.
Dick served in the National Guard...
Rowen "Gene" Powers
Jan 7, 2023
Rowan “Gene” Powers age 84 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Jefferson County Health Center.
Gene has been cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Gene was born January 4, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Gene attended Iowa City High School and while in school he played...
Dorothy Louise Rathbun
Jan 6, 2023
Dorothy Louise Rathbun was born Dec. 2,1931 to Stewart and Samantha Newcomer in Wichita, KS. She was born the youngest, to a blended family with 9 siblings. Dorothy passed into her Savior’s presence, Jan. 6th, 2023, at Parkview Care Center.
For 69 years, Dorothy and William (Bill) Rathbun, were married and made homes in Kansas, Missouri and...
Mary Elizabeth Grimes
Jan 2, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Grimes, 90, a lifelong resident of Fairfield passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, at Addington Place.
Mary was born January 14, 1932, to William H. and Ethel (Howsare) Nicholson near Crawfordville, Iowa. Mary attended school there and later attended her high school years in Washington, Iowa. Mary moved to Fairfield and met the love...
William "Bill" Gilbert Bell
Dec 29, 2022
William “Bill” Gilbert Bell age 86 of Mount Ayr, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Visitation for family friends will be 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Behner Funeral Home. The funeral service will start at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Kermott officiating. Burial will follow...
Joan Kay Fitzgerald
Dec 29, 2022
Joan Kay Fitzgerald age 74 of Birmingham, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her home.
Joan was born September 6, 1948, in Cedar Rapids to Daniel and Helen (Comley) Floyd. She married Donald “Don” Robert Fitzgerald on July 10, 1985, in Birmingham.
Joan was very talented in doing various crafts and also crocheting. Some...
Rachel Julianna Howell
Dec 29, 2022
Rachel Julianna Howell, age 102, passed away December 29, 2022, at Parkview Care Center.
Open visitation for family & friends will be 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home. No family will be present.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Glasgow...
Joyce Elaine Reddick
Dec 27, 2022
Joyce Elaine Reddick born September 3rd, 1942, in Keokuk Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.
Joyce was Married to Wayne Wells June 25th, 1960. Following his passing she was married to Andrew Reddick December 7th, 2002.
She was preceded in death by her father Harold Richards, mother Doris Richards,...
Vivian Chris Riley
Dec 25, 2022
Vivian “Chris” Riley age 66 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.
Visitation for family & friends will be 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Behner Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the family and mailed to Lacey...
Cory W Hervey
Dec 25, 2022
Cory Willard Hervey age 47 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home.
Visitation for family & friends will be 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow the visitation starting at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Private family burial will be...
Alice L. Shafar
Dec 22, 2022
Alice L. Shafar, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2022. Hospice had recently been brought in to help care for her after a two-year battle with kidney cancer. Alice was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 9, 1927, was united in marriage with Max L. Shafar on September 24, 1947, and they moved to...
Louie George Bloomquist
Dec 21, 2022
Louie Bloomquist age 85 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow the visitation starting at 2:00 p.m., with Masonic service during the...
Mark Roger Shafer
Dec 17, 2022
Mark R. Shafer age 73 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home.
Knights Columbus Rosary will start at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2023 , at St. Mary Catholic Church with visitation to follow going from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mass with Christian Burial will be 10:30...
Richard Maxwell Hall
Dec 17, 2022
We regret to announce the death of Richard Maxwell Hall on December 17th, 2022.
Richard was an Air Force Veteran, an Award-winning managing editor of the computer magazines at Thaddeus Computing, a beloved priest at Saint Gabriel and All Angels, and a loving father and husband.
He leaves behind his wife Lucinda, and his children...
Patricia "Pat" Evelyn Bates
Dec 16, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Evelyn Bates age 91 of Fairfield, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, December 16, 2022, at her home.
There will be an open visitation from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home. The family will not be present.
Funeral service will be 10:30...
Danny Ray Cantrell
Dec 15, 2022
Danny Ray Cantrell age 48 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home.
There will not be any services at this time.
Danny was born August 4, 1974, in Fort Worth, TX to Randy Cantrell and Linda Sue Webster.
Danny loved his dogs and his friends. He was always willing...
Larry Dean Diers
Dec 14, 2022
Larry Dean Diers age 64 of Brighton, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his home.
Larry was welcomed into this world by Julius F. and Margaret A. (Hollander) Diers on September 23, 1958, in Fairfield, Iowa.
Larry was instantly the focal point of the family and admired dearly by his three sisters. Larry was...
Lucas Aaron William McElderry
Dec 11, 2022
Lucas Aaron William McElderry age 20, passed away December 11, 2022, at his home.
Lucas was born April 26, 2002, to Mike McElderry and Heather Farmer at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
Lucas worked at Faircast, Keosauqua Sale Barn and other odd jobs. He was an outdoors person and enjoyed hunting, fishing. Some of...
Jerry J. Langner
Dec 10, 2022
Jerry J. Langner age 67, of Fairfield, passed away December 10, 2022, at Parkview Care Center.
A graveside service will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022, with Pastor Heidi Williams officiating.
Memorials can be made to Donnor’s Choice. Cards and memorials can be mailed to Ron Langner,...
Charlotte L. Bissig
Dec 2, 2022
Charlotte L. Bissig, 102, of Fairfield passed away December 2, 2022, at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield, formerly Sunnybrook Living Care Center.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Fairfield with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m.,...
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