Obituaries

Oct 26, 2008

Carolina Dovico, age 79, of Batavia, IA, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

Prayers will be recited at Behner Funeral Home Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM, with family visitation to follow until 8:30 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00...

Oct 20, 2008

Warren M. Wechsler of Fairfield, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008 at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Beth Shalom Temple in Fairfield.

Cards and memorials may be sent c/o: 2074 Airport Road Fairfield, IA 52556

Warren Martin Wechsler was born in Pittsburgh,...

Oct 17, 2008

Robert Fredric (Bob) Rowntree died peacefully at SunnyBrook Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA on Friday, October 17, 2008. Known by few in his new home of Fairfield, he was a man of many accomplishments.

Bob's remains were cremated. The family plans a small, private service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of...

Oct 12, 2008

Forrest L. 'Sam' Keller, age 76, passed away 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the Living Care Center of the Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield, IA.

Friends may pay their respects to the family Tuesday, October 14, 2008 between 6:30 and 8:30 PM. at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held...

Oct 10, 2008

Dennis Joseph Bush, age 63 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. His body has been cremated.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, with Words of Comfort offered by family and...

Oct 9, 2008

Herman 'Dale' Steele, age 75 of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Respects may be paid to the family Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October...

Oct 8, 2008

Donald F. Wells, age 77 of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield.

Friends may pay their respects to the family between the hours of 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Friday, October 10, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 AM, Saturday October...

Oct 6, 2008

Clifford H. Thomas, age 84 of Fairfield, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. Following his wishes, his body will be cremated.

No family visitation is planned. Graveside funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 9, 2008 in Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield, with Pastor Dave Elmore officiating.

Oct 4, 2008

Lawrence E. Gustafson, age 86, of Batavia, IA, passed away at home Saturday evening, October 4, 2008.

Visitation with the family present will be held 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at...

Sep 24, 2008

Irma M. Hanen, age 70, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Visitation with the family will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, September 26, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, Spetember 27,...

Sep 15, 2008

Lottie J. Cox, age 85, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield. Following her wishes, her body has been cremated.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 PM, Friday, September 19, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home with Rev. Keevin...

Sep 11, 2008

Barbara J. Melton, age 77, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. Following her wishes, her body will be cremated.

Friends may pay their condolences to the family from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Sep 7, 2008

George L. Tucker, age 88,a longtime resident of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord Sunday September 7, 2008 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

Family visitation will 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday September 9, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA.

Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m. Wednesday September 10,...

Sep 4, 2008

Janice Nadine Watts, age 76, of Fairfield, IA, died suddenly, Thursday, September 4, 2008, at the Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield.

Family visitation will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, September 8, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday at the First Presbyterian...

Sep 1, 2008

Leonard D. Scotton, age 58, of Birmingham, died Monday, September 1, 2008 at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield. His body will be cremated following organ donation.

Family visitation will be held 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 5, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA.

Memorial services will be held at...

Aug 26, 2008

Ricky Wayne Himes, age 48, of Douds, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at St. Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley, IL.

The body has been cremated and memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family. Cards and memorials may be sent c/o: 14833 Railroad Street...

Aug 22, 2008

Lucile B. Hining, age 87, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Family visitation will be held 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 25, 2008 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 26 at...

Aug 22, 2008

Bonnie Jean Fisher, age 55, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield. Her body has been cremated.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Fairfield, IA. Sevices will also be held in Ohio at a later date....

Aug 18, 2008

Mitchell Alan Mazur passed away peacefully in his sleep, Monday, August 18, 2008. All his friends are welcome to celebrate his life at a memorial service at Beth Shalom Synagogue, 308 S. 'B' Street on Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 PM. A true friend to many, Mitch was known for his charming sense of humor, generosity, and tender loving...

Aug 17, 2008

Dorothy E. Winslow, age 85, formerly of Fairfield, IA, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.

Friends may sign a book of condolence beginning Wednesday, August 20, 2008 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Visitation with the family will be held Thursday,...