Category Archives: Obituaries

Gregory K. Christensen, 68, of Chandler, AZ, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, after ongoing health issues. Greg graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1973 and from Des Moines Area Community College, where he studied automotive mechanics. After DMACC graduation, Greg worked and lived in Nevada, IA, before moving to Arizona, where he continued...

  Alvin Henry Sneller, 74, of Newton, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Park Centre, Newton. He gifted his body to the University of Iowa for research purposes. A celebration of his life will be held from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, July 30, at Holmdahl Park (The Monkey House) in Kellogg. Memorials to Kellogg Fire and Ambulance...

Molly Doreen Crawford, 90, of Grinnell, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Private graveside services will be held at Hazelwood Cemetery, Grinnell. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, or friend, or walk in the woods for...

Jane Lavonne Wassom, 99, of Manhattan, KS, died July 13, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednes-day, July 19, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Laurie Lewis officiating. Interment followed in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS. Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral...

  Marilyn (Millgate) Peery, 83, of Grinnell, died June 28, 2023, at her home southwest of Grinnell. Her cremated remains will be scattered on the family farm. Memorials may be designated to PALS (Poweshiek Animal League Shelter) and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112. Memories and...

Brian Thompson, 70, of Grinnell, entered heaven's gates on Monday, July 3, 2023, as he was on his daily bike ride. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 10, at Calvary Baptist Church in Grinnell. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery north of Lynnville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Calvary...

  Ethel Ann Sylvester, 82, died peacefully in her sleep at Atrium Care Center in Hills, just weeks shy of her 60th wedding anniversary. The celebration of life service will be held Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m. at Good News Bible Church, 845 Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family...