Obituaries

Patrick C. Gridley, 65, of Fairfield, died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.Arrangements are pending at Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Jack Lee Batterson, age 76, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Washington, Iowa passed away on June 25, 2018 in Tucson. He is survived by his brother, Thomas Batterson of Washington, Iowa.

Tom Spears, 58, of Washington, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Born June 24, 1960, in Seoul, South Korea, he was the son of John Hobart and Helen Louise Wahl Spears. Thomas was a truck driver and avid photographer. He was a 1979 graduate of Southern High School in Stronghurst, IL. He was a member of Biggsville Presbyterian Church. He loved photography, ...

Gerald Britton, 79 of Kalona, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at his home. Funeral Services have been set for 11:00 AM Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Burial will be at the Sharon Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. A memorial in the name of Gerald Britton has been established to Hospice of Washington County. Gerald was born ...

Carol Kay Carruthers, 73, of Brighton died Friday evening August 31, 2018, at her home. She was born December 6, 1944, in Ft. Madison to Otis and Marie Gullick. Carol graduated from Ft. Madison High School in 1962 where she participated in band and the Library Club. She married James "Red" Carruthers in Ft. Madison November 30, 1963, He died January 17, 2018. Carol was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star ...

Janice E. Deutschle, 76, formerly of Richland, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Hopewell, Ill.Funeral arrangements are pending at the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Michael Roger ?Smitty? Smith, 52, of Fairfield died Dec. 6, 2012 at home.??A funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Behner Funeral Home with the Rev. Don ?Moose? Kirchner officiating. Burial of cremains will be at a later date.??Visitation for family and friends is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.??Memorials may be made to the family and sent to: 2375 235th St., Fairfield 52556.??Mr. Smith was born Aug. 15, 1960, ...

Janice Elaine Deutschle, 76, of Fairfield, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Hopedale Nursing Home in Hopedale, Ill.No services are scheduled. According to her wishes, the remains have been cremated, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield.Arrangements are in the care of Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hopedale Nursing Home, 107 Tremont St., Hopedale, Ill., ...

Pura Kintanar, 88, of Fairfield died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.A memorial mass is at St. Mary Catholic Church at 6 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Stephen Page officiating. A reception follows in the parish hall.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to 404 S. 33rd St., Fairfield 52556.Mrs. Kintanar was born March 3, 1924, in the Philippines. She married ...

WELLMAN - Mary Lee Strong was born November 7, 1938, in Albany, Oregon, the daughter of Ernest and Mabel (Stutzman) Heyerly. On August 20, 1959, Mary Lee was united in marriage to Sam Strong at the Fairview Mennonite Church in Albany, Oregon. They have lived in Wellman since 1992. Mary Lee passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Parkview Manor in Wellman at the age of 79 years.Mary Lee is survived by her ...