Alyce C. Lair, 87, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 10:15 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 25, 1939 in Nebraska to John “Jack” and Thelma Steele O’Brien. On June 9, 1957 she married Richard C. Lair Sr in Carthage and he passed away on August 12, 2016. She was the office manager at Langenbach’s sawmill for several years. Alyce was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church where she served as bookkeeper for many years. She was active in the community with various groups including PTA, Den Mother, Camp Fire Girls and was a Democratic Delegate. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, gardening, art and was an avid reader. Her greatest love was her family and she enjoyed the time spent with them.
Survivors include one son, Richard (Cecelia) Lair Jr. of St. Louis; three daughters, Malaura Jarvis, Kelly (Randal) Colyer and Kerri (Darren) Wischmeier all of Ft. Madison; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one granddaughter and two sisters.
Cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.
