Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service

06/10/2026

Celebration Gathering for Nancy VanWyk

Nancy Faye VanWyk, 67, of Grinnell died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11am to 2pm at the Eagles Club in Grinnell. Memorials may be directed to Todd Fortner.

05/25/2026

Thank you to all of our fallen veterans.

"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." — Harry S. Truman, 33rd U.S. president, 1945

05/25/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered this year! Your continued support is much appreciated. 😊

05/22/2026

10 AM, Sunday the 24th

Southwest corner of Hazelwood

See you there!

05/20/2026

Kirk Olson, 74, of Grinnell died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by friends and family. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family.

05/19/2026

Brian Torbensen, 56, of Grinnell died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. There will be no service. Brians wishes were to honor him with a random act of kindness. May the wind be always at your back and the sun upon

05/17/2026

It's that time of year! Flags are on the way.

Sunday, May 24th
10 am
South west corner of Hazelwood Cemetery

05/10/2026

To all the moms out there...... Happy Mother's Day!

05/07/2026

Come and visit the Health & Resource Fair on Thursday, May 7 from 1:00–3:30 PM at the Hotel Grinnell Ballroom (925 Park St., Grinnell)!

This FREE event, presented by Poweshiek County Public Health, will feature a wide variety of informative booths with healthcare professionals, businesses, and community organizations ready to share valuable resources. Topics include nutrition, mental health, senior housing, volunteer opportunities, insurance guidance, healthcare services, memorial planning, and physical fitness.

✨ ISU Poweshiek Extension and Outreach will have a booth there - be sure to stop by and visit us!

Bring a friend and come explore all the helpful resources available to support your health and well-being. We hope to see you there!

04/09/2026

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Cox-Smith
Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will be in
Wallace/Wick Cemetery, 1270 33rd Ave, St. Charles, Iowa. The family would like to thank the Grinnell American Legion Post #53 for providing military rites.

Lucian Fred Diers, 89, of Grinnell, died Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama. A Funeral Service will be held at 1000 am, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Cox-Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 900 am until the time of service. Burial will be