Smith Funeral Home & Crematory

02/04/2026

Laura Blankenfeld, 70, of Grinnell, died at her home on Monday, February 2, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Grinnell Christian Church. A reception will follow in the Family Life Center (gymnasium) at the church.

Laura's family will r...

02/03/2026

Barbara Marie (Borgen) Cooper, 62, of Grinnell, passed away at home surrounded by her family and under the care of UnityPoint Hospice on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Barbara was born on November 17, 1963, in Soldotna, Alaska, to Lester and Esther (Mercurio) Borgen. She was raised in Kenai, Al...

02/03/2026

Laura Blankenfeld, 70, of Grinnell, died at her home on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Service arrangements are pending at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell.

A memorial fund will be established. A complete obituary and service information will be published soon.

02/02/2026

Edward John Doran, 90, of Victor, IA passed away on February 1, 2026 at his home in Victor, IA.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Victor, IA. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Victor, IA followed by a luncheon b...

01/28/2026

Sandra Kay Moranville, 71, of Malcom, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Sandra was born on June 5, 1954. She was raised in Grinnell, Iowa, by her mother and stepfather, Jaunita and Victor Vulysteke, and attended Grinnell schools. During her senior year of high ...

01/28/2026

Steven Burch, 42, of Newton, died at his home of natural causes on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

A celebration of life is being planned and will be held at a later date.

Memories and condolences may be shared with his family on the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory website at www.smithf...

01/26/2026

Samuel Dean Waddell was deeply loved and will always be remembered, though his time on earth was brief. Samuel was carried into the arms of Jesus on December 25, 2025, following complications to pregnancy at 8 weeks and 5 days, leaving an immeasurable imprint on the hearts of his family.

Sam...

01/26/2026

Barbara Ann (Brimmer) Sumner, 92, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 15,
2026.

A memorial service for Barbara will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home and in Grinnell, Iowa, at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service at Smith Funeral Home. Bur...

01/26/2026

We invite members of our community to attend an important and impactful Su***de Prevention Training hosted at Prairie Lakes Church.

https://prairielakeschurch.org/event?EventOccurrenceId=513 ene

You're invited to join us for a su***de prevention training that will equip you with practical tools to recognize warning signs, offer support, and share hope with those who may be struggling. This event is free to attend and is led by Ryan Nesbit. It will go from 5:30-7:00 pm. 

01/25/2026

Jack Sherman, 81, of Grinnell, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his home with his family by his side and under the care of Suncrest Hospice.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. A celebration of lif...

01/24/2026

Blake Vosburg‘s Celebration of Life will be livestreamed on the Grinnell United Church of Christ - Congregational YouTube channel at: https://youtube.com/?feature=shared

01/23/2026

Darlene L. Scull, 85, of Grinnell, Iowa and formerly of Lynnville, Iowa died on Saturday, January 17, 2026, under the care of Wesley Life Hospice at the Cottages in Pella, Iowa.

Memorials may be designated to the Darlene Scull Memorial Fund and mailed in care of her daughter, LeAnn Pederson,...