Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care

07/23/2025

07/20/2025

A new obituary has been published.

LaVonne Ann Treadway, 84, of Ames, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial for LaVonne Treadway will be held at 10:30 AM, on Satu

07/19/2025

The memory of a loved one is much more than the time that you spent with them; it is everything they taught you and all the experiences you shared. After a loss, joining a support group in Ames can help you overcome grief by sharing your experiences.

07/18/2025

Why is it hard for many of us to do things for ourselves before we sacrifice for others? Taking on responsibilities that might be well or even better handled by others is one of the ways we begin to lose our balance and slide down the slippery slope from generosity to martyrdom. It's easy to put yourself first, and it only takes a moment.

07/17/2025

Keeping a loved one's memory alive can be achieved in many different ways. Have the Talk of a Lifetime and find out how you can create new traditions that honor your times together.

07/17/2025

A new obituary has been published.

Ollie M. (Bramlett) Merritt, 91, of Ames, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Bickford of Ames. Funeral arrangements for Ollie Merritt are incom

07/17/2025

A new obituary has been published.

Diane (Noon, Berkenbosch) Pelz passed away peacefully at Windsor Manor in Nevada on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Diane was born to Helene VanHaalen Noon and Gle

07/16/2025

Sitting down with your loved ones to talk about their lives can be rich and satisfying. If you had the talk, how did it affect you? Please share with us!

Engaging in self-care activities, whether you are caring for a family member or friends or grieving the death of a loved one, can help you relax, provide you with an opportunity to tell stories about your loved one and help you explore your feelings and emotions. Whether you feel at home in the outd...

07/15/2025

A new obituary has been published.

Carol Alexander Phillips passed away July 13, 2025 following an extended decline due to various health issues. She was blessed with support from her lovin

07/15/2025

Sometimes when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place.

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