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Obituaries
Monday, July 11, 2022
Margie Mairet
Margie Mairet
Fairfield
Margie Mairet, 81, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022, at Washington County Hospital.
Margie was born on Jan. 23, 1941, to George Albert and Opal Sylvia (McCleary) Mairet and raised in Jefferson County.
She worked at Universal Company for many years, then did housekeeping until her health declined.
Margie enjoyed gardening over the years, cooking, shopping and having pet dogs and cats to care for.
Margie is survived by her longtime partner, Richard “Dickie Bird” Mineart; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Opal; sisters, LaVelle Ridgway, Darlene Leahy, Rosalie “Rosie” Mairet and Juanita Jones; and half-brother, Roscoe Webb.
Private Inurnment will be held at a later date at Batavia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark or Milestones AAA “Meals on Wheels.” Condolences may be mailed to Richard Mineart, 901 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556.
Online condolences may be made to the family at behnerfh.com.