Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service

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

03/05/2026

Phylis M. Dean, 88, of Grinnell, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Francis Manor. She was born on December 17, 1937, in Grinnell, the daughter of Alfred and Cecil Mitchell Locker. She graduated from Grinnell Senior High School. On January 26, 1961, she married Carroll Buzz Dean in Iowa

01/18/2026

Steven Bear Meldrem, 72, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Harmony of Marshalltown in Marshalltown, Iowa. Bears wishes were to be cremated and there will be no service. Memorials may be made to the family and sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation, PO Box 163, Grinnell, Iowa

01/16/2026

Steven Scott, 61, of Grinnell, died Wednesday, January 14, 2025, at Montezuma Specialty Care Center. Services are pending at this time. Memorials may be made out to Carol Scott and sent in care of the Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, PO Box 163, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. Steven was born on

01/04/2026

Every day is a new beginning. Cherish every moment ♥️

12/31/2025

Happy New Year! Have a great evening, stay safe.

12/25/2025

Wishing peace and love. From our family to yours.

12/08/2025

Geraldine “Geri” Sanders, 82, of Grinnell died Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mayflower Community Homes.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, 3:00 PM at Westfield Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Cox-Smith Funeral Home. Memorials may be given in her name.

Geraldine Gerri Sanders, 82, of Grinnell died Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mayflower Community Homes. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, 300 PM at Westfield Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 400 PM until 600 PM at the Cox-Smith Funeral Home. Me...

12/03/2025

Found at Maverick (formerly K*m & Go). Please help us find the owner. Silver thumbprint necklace. Engraved on back. Please identify with engraving. Feel free to share, reply, message, or call 641-236-5580.

11/30/2025

Enjoy the scenery

11/27/2025

Family is everything.... enjoy every moment.

11/23/2025

Albert H. Terpstra. 98, of Grinnell died on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.

As per his wishes, he was cremated and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Albert H. Terpstra, 98, of Grinnell died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. As per his wishes he was cremated and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Albert was born on April 25, 1927, to Arie and Rena Visser Terpstra in