Obituaries in Grinnell, IA

Ann Patricia Kirgis, 83, of Grinnell, IA and formerly of Denver, CO, passed away at Mayflower Healthcare Center on February 9, 2026. A memorial service is pending.Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Kriegel, 73, of Grinnell, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. She was born on October 22, 1952, in Grinnell, the daughter of Walter Henry and Audrey Mae (Austin) Oltrogge. Cindy was raised on a rural farm east of Grinnell, where she learned the value of hard work...

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, Alaska, and...

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 receive friends at ...

Edward John Doran, 90, of Victor, IA passed away on February 1, 2026, at his home in Victor, IA.This is the same home that Ed was born and raised in.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 Ce...

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...

Steven Burch, 42, of Newton, IA died and at his home of natural causes on Saturday, January 24,2026.A celebration of life is being planned and will take place at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared with his family on Smith Funeral Home and Crematory website at www.smithfh.com.Steven...

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...

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...

Helen Arlene Miller Renaud, 86, of Grinnell, IA passed away on January 12, 2026, at UnityPoint - Grinnell Regional Medical Center.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, IA. A visitation will be held from 1:30 to 3:00 PM prior to the ...

Steven Wayne Plate, 69, of Grinnell, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center.Steve was born February 26, 1956, on March Air Force Base in Riverside, California, to John and Vivian (Simmons) Plate. As the son of a United States Air Force servicem...

Matt Steinmetz, 49, of Victor, died at his home of natural causes on Monday, January 12, 2026.A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, January 19, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Church south of Victor. Interment will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship h...