Grinnell Community Senior High School Iowa Alumni Obituaries

Ethan Lyle Walker, 20, of Grinnell, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on January 4, 2026, due to an unexpected medical event, while on vacation in Florida. Ethan’s life was far too short, but during it, Ethan was huge in every way—from his physical frame to his heart for his family, friends and faith,...

Susan Elizabeth McDonough, 83, of Grinnell, IA passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Mayflower Health Care Center in Grinnell surrounded by her family. Sue was born on August 26, 1942, in Eau Claire, WI, to Leon and Isabella (Rohrssen) Mahlstedt. She was raised in Sumner, Iowa, a...

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. Burial will ta...

Paul Torno, 84, of Grinnell, died on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Mayflower Community Health Care Center in Grinnell and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.A private family graveside service will be held at New Virginia Cemetery in New Virginia, Iowa with Pastor Wendy Abrahamson, St. Paul’s Episc...

Ron Puls, 74, of Malcom, died on Monday, December 29, 2025 at his home under the care of UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Hospice and his family.A final call will be provided by the Malcom Fire Department at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. His family will recei...

Randy Dean Mohlis, 69, of rural Sumner, died unexpectedly, Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home.Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner with Rev. Tracy Hinkel officiating. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery,...

Connie Gail Scurr, age 60, of Grinnell, Iowa, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa.Connie Gail Paul was born on September 11, 1965, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of David Grant P...

Diane Lee Henle Davidson was born on July 11, 1944, and raised on a rural farm in Poweshiek County. Her parents were George and Marjorie (Kriegel) Henle. Diane passed away on January 17, 2026, at the Comfort House in Pella, IA.A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 21, 2026...

Donald E. Shelley Sr. of Salunga passed away on December 19 2025 after 94 years of being a wonderful husband father grandfather stepfather great grandfather and friend. He was the husband of the late Harriet Jones Shelley with whom he was married 45 years until her death in 1995 and the late Dorothy...

Wayne G. Splain 83 of Columbia passed away on October 26 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Columbia to the late John Elwood and Mary Klotz Splain and was a lifelong resident of this area. Wayne was a graduate of Columbia High School with the Class of 1960 where he was active in wrest...

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 life will b...

Peggy M. Sawyer 83 of Columbia passed away on November 30 2025. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Sawyer. Born in Columbia she was the daughter of the late Murtis F. and Bertha Zink Nace. Peggy retired from St. Annes Retirement Community as a nurses aide and had been previously employed by the ...