Author: Allison Jacobs

Corey Walker Watsey, 57, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home.

A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Noah’s Ark.

Corey was born February 21, 1969 in Livermore, California, the son of Norman and Sandra (Asklar) Watsey. He was married to Jenifer Halverson, the mother of his two adult children, whom he later divorced.

Corey worked in telecommunications for LISCO in Fairfield for fifteen years and was a certified tower climber. He enjoyed music, singing, and dancing. He had a good sense of humor, and was very handy, creative, and artistic.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Kelsey Watsey, Jadzia Watsey, and Isabel Everett; granddaughter, Leona Fern Watsey; his mother, Sandy Watsey; brother, Brad (Katherine) Watsey of Fairfield; niece and nephews, Erika, Joshua, and Roger Watsey; and great-nephews, Zaeden Watsey and Jackson Steinbeck.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Tina “Tinnie” Kay Nichols, age 58 of Winfield, died Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by family in her home after a 15-year battle with cancer. Visitation for Tina will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Winfield. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crawfordsville Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.

Tina the daughter of Virgil Leroy Jr. and Linda Kay (Flake) Nichols, was born December 28, 1967, in Iowa City. Though, Tina never married, she loved family and friends with her whole being, she graduated from Winfield Mt. Union High School. She loved her Iowa Hawkeyes football and Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s basketball. Tina enjoyed sewing, watching soaps and scary movies, spending time with her loved ones, making pictures and nightly videos for her favorite peeps, and collecting Chucky dolls. Though Tina lived a life full of love and laughter, her start to life was rough. Tinas was born at 2lbs with cerebral palsy and spent the first 4 months of her life in the hospital. Tina’s grandmothers gave her the nickname “Tinnie” because of her small size when she was born, a nickname that continued throughout her lifetime. Not only did Tina have multiple surgeries and go through several different treatments in her 15-year battle with cancer, but she was diagnosed with sleep apnea and diabetes as well. She truly was a fighter.

Survived by her mother, Linda Nichols of Winfield; one sister, LaWonna Nichols of Mt. Pleasant; three brothers, Virgil Leroy Nichols III and Kenneth Nichols, both of Winfield, and Gary (Hailey) Nichols of Olds. As well as a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Tina was preceded in death by her father; several aunts and uncles and both sets of grandparents.

Elaine DeFosse Enfield, a devoted educator and beloved friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her.

Elaine was born on May 21, 1937, to Alice (Walberg) and Charles DeFosse. She graduated from Mediapolis Community High School in 1954. She continued her education at Cedar Falls Teachers College, where she earned her Bachelor of Mathematical Science degree.

Elaine dedicated 37 years to education, teaching junior high and high school in Marengo from 1956 until her retirement in 1993. Teaching was her calling, and she touched the lives of countless students. After retiring, she continued tutoring students in Mediapolis.

On September 15, 2005, she married Richard Enfield at Zion Lutheran Church in San Antonio. Through this marriage, Richard’s daughter, Tina Chapman, and his niece, Teresa Short, became a cherished part of Elaine’s life and remained faithful in visiting and supporting her over the years. Richard preceded her in death in 2010.

She was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Donavon and James DeFosse; and her sister, Marlene Fleming.

She is survived by her sister, Jean (Dean) Kobus of San Antonio; her sisters-in-law, Barb DeFosse of Mediapolis and Nancy DeFosse; along with nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

A memorial has been established for Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elaine’s name.  Memorials may be sent to Elaine’s family in care of the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral Home, P.O. Box 475, Mediapolis, Iowa 52637.

There will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Elaine is in the care of Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Mediapolis, Iowa.

A life dedicated to teaching is a life that never truly ends.

Rallon was born at home December 28, 1940, in North Dakota, the son of Monroe and Evelyn (Anderson) Messer. He graduated from Hannaford High School. Rallon served in the North Dakota National Guard. On April 27, 1968, he was united in marriage to Carol King in Mount Pleasant. Following their marriage the couple moved to Jamestown, North Dakota, before returning to Mount Pleasant in 1974, where they made their home ever since. Rallon farmed and worked at Goodyear for 27 years. He was a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Rallon enjoyed playing cards and square dancing with friends, doing word search puzzles, and tending to his garden. Rallon took pride in meticulously caring for his lawn.

Rallon is survived by his son Bryan of Mount Pleasant; three sisters Nita (Arden) Saxberg, Joyce McCarthy, Carolyn (Phillip) Messer Grage all of North Dakota; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Carol; siblings Marvin Messer, Maynard Messer, Bernice Baker, Romaine Messer, Rodney Messer, Lyle Messer, and Connie Messer.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Olson-Yoder Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Olson-Yoder Funeral Home, where the family will be present to greet friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall. The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home is caring for Rallon and his family. www.olsonyoderfh.com