Mary Cook, 81, of Grinnell, died Mon-day, Apr. 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family, under the care of UnityPoint Hospice.
Services are pending at this time by Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Grinnell.
Mary was born June 29, 1944, to Glen and Neta (Beason) Stewart in Grinnell. She graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School and went on to trade school. Mary worked as a lab technician and radiology technician at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. She worked at the Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Mary volunteered at Second Mile for several years.
May 16, 1964, Mary married Larry Cook in Leon. She enjoyed sewing, reading, quilting, and candlemaking. Mary was a collector of everything. She absolutely adored and loved her grandchildren.
Mary will be missed by her family: Children Alan (Patty) Cook, Scott (Stacy) Cook, and Brandie Sebeniecher, all of Grinnell; grandchildren Brian (Karen) Cook, Jessica Cook, Jake (Jamie) Dunsbergen, Dylan Cook, Hope (Ethan) Kirby, and Faith (Evan) Jones; one great-granddaughter, Oaklee Dunsbergen; and her cat Cookie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Larry; brother Richard; and her dog Sara.
