Nancy Faye Van Wyk, 67, of Grinnell died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Iowa River Hospice in Marshall-town.
There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 27, at Eagles Club in Grinnell. Memorials may be directed to Todd Fortner.
Nancy was born June 5, 1959, to Leroy and Alice (Roof) Smith in Grinnell. She attended Grinnell schools. Nancy was a seamstress for Delong’s and later Rock Creek Athletics. In 1991, she married Greg Van Wyk. She was always a jokester and was always up for an adventure. Nancy enjoyed fishing, dancing, bonfires, and get-togethers. She loved being a nana to Chase and Gage.
Nancy is survived by her son Todd Fortner of Dexter; grandsons Chase Fortner of Grinnell and Gage Fortner of Pleasantville; sister Diane McIlrath of Tama; and many loving family members and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Greg and her parents.
