Suzanne Miller quietly passed on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her cabin north of Bentonsport.  Suzanne was born June 19, 1949, the daughter of Duane Sarby and Gloria Smith.  She has sons Lauren, Nathan (with Lori), and Todd (with Angi), as well as nine grandchildren.

Suzanne was a weaver by trade and created art across many mediums, but particularly enjoyed painting.  She loved living quietly in the woods, tending to her herb garden, and reading in her comfy chair.  As she wished, no services will be held – simply remember her in your own way and at your own time.

Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.behnerfh.com.

Susan D. Martin, 76, of Fairfield, IA passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney, IA. As were her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA beginning at 2:00 p.m. with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite racing attire or the color purple in her memory.  Memorial contributions in Susan’s honor may be directed to Noah’s Ark of Jefferson County in memory of her love for animals and mailed c/o Cranston Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 189, Fairfield, IA 52556. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Susan Diane Martin was born on June 12, 1948, in Fairfield, IA to Max and Vivian Rodibaugh Madden.  She was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and graduated with the Fairfield High School Class of 1966.  Susan spent several years w

orking in bookkeeping and accounting for several local car dealerships.  In 1982 she began working at the Nelson Nursing Home in Fairfield where she served as their Activities Director until its closing.  She then went on to work for Indian Hills Workforce Development and finally as the Senior Citizens Center Manager in Fairfield for 10 years.  She had a servant’s heart and spent most of her career caring for the elderly.  Susan was the proud mother of two boys, Rob and Thad.  She enjoyed living the farm life for many years while she was raising her children.  As her family grew with the addition of grandchildren and great grandchildren Susan made sure to follow and support their activities.  She was an avid racing fan and LOVED sprint car racing.  In her early years, Susan spent many years at Knoxville Raceway, “pit crewing” on a family-owned sprint car.  She always said, “Fast cars don’t have fenders!”  She had a special place in her heart for animals, especially cats and dogs.  Susan loved anything purple.  She will be deeply missed, but fondly remembered by her family and many friends.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents William and Dorothy Rodibaugh, and her beloved cat, Screech.

Left to honor her memory are her two sons, Rob (Juanita) Martin of Eldon, IA and Thad (Jaime) Martin of Batavia, IA; four grandchildren, Brandyn Martin, Ashlyn (Tanner) Chance, Mackenzie Martin, and Cale Martin; four great grandchildren, Cohen, Keegan, Hadley and Grayson; two siblings, Bud Madden and Mitzi Maynard; her feline companion, Princess, as well as many extended family and friends.

Clifford “Brian” Stains passed away peacefully in Fairfield, IA on August 30, 2024.

There will be no services held at this time. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

An avid lover of the outdoors, music, science, and the arts, he will be remembered for his intellect, kindness, generosity, and warmth of spirit.

A Double Red, having graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s degree, and then a master’s degree, he played an important role in the early development of image and word processing software.

An adventurous soul, he pet a cheetah in Africa, travelled to the edge of a 215 foot waterfall in New England, and spent time exploring India, Western Europe, and Central America.

He is survived by Cliff, Marilyne, Noah, and Nate, and he will be remembered by his many loving friends.

Online condolences may be made to Brian’s family by viewing his obituary at www.behnerfh.com.

Eloise VanZile, 82, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of the Rome community, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Rome Baptist Church with Pastor Guy Sammons officiating. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.  The family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. A memorial has been established in her memory.  According to her wishes cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.

Dean S. Foss, 70, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Dean was born on May 28, 1954, in Washington, Iowa, the son of Delbert and Darlene (Stucker) Foss.  During his early years Dean played in the band Sunburst playing bass guitar and worked as a grain bin builder.  He enjoyed watching movies and was a fan of Star Wars and Star Trek.  He had a voracious reading habit, and enjoyed reading classic literature, contemporary fiction and self-help books of all different kinds. Dean was trained in nursing at Southeastern Community College’s Practical Nursing program.  He graduated from the program in 1982, and was licensed.  Dean joined the United States Navy on May 14, 1984, and went through the Naval Health Sciences Education and Training Command at the Naval Hospital Corp School, Great Lakes, Illinois, where he graduated with distinction.

He was stationed at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, California until he was honorably discharged on December 6, 1988, due to a debilitating stroke event. Dean ranked E4 as a Corpsman. Later in his life he became a computer technician.  At the age of 52 he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior, became a student of the Bible, and attend the Bible Missionary Church in Mt. Pleasant. Dean was a great father and was willing to help others to achieve their goals in life.

He is survived by his son, Nicolas and his wife Orfa Foss of Mt. Pleasant his grandchildren, Nicolas (Nico), Sofia and Camila and his sister, Sue Krzystofiak of Mt. Pleasant.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wellspring Evangelical Free Church in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor Roger Welty officiating.  Burial will follow with Military Honors in the Forest Home Cemetery.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening.  A memorial has been established to the Bible Missionary Church in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for his arrangements.