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Darrel Lamb, 90, of Grinnell, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, with his family by his side at home and under the care of UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Hospice. A funeral service with military and law enforcement honors was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Interment was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell....

Ray Bush, 88, of Grinnell, died at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, at Grinnell United Methodist Church with Pastor Eric Schubert officiating. Interment was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Grinnell United Methodist Church...

Dan Jones, a man of many talents, good humor, and an ever-present love for adventure, passed away Jan. 30, 2025. A memorial gathering will be held 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at Oakland Acres Golf Club, 13476 US-6, Grinnell. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you share a good story, tell a fishing...

Melvin Poortinga, 79, of Reasnor, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, after a 2 ½-year courageous battle with colon cancer. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Otley Church. Memorials have been designated for Reasnor Fire Department, Otley Church - Cadets and GEMS Programs, and Lake View Camp, Pella. Melvin “Mel” Ray Poortinga...

Anna Mae Van Wyk, 86, went to be with her Savior on Feb. 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at Sully Christian Reformed Church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Visitation will begin after 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, at Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home in Pella with...