Merna Duffus
Grinnell, Iowa
Merna Duffus, 77, of Grinnell, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center.A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will be at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Malcom. A luncheon will follow at the Elks Lodge in Grinnell.Memorial contributions may be designated to Piece Maker’s Quilt Group, Tuesday Quilters, or to Crazy Cut Ups and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112. Memories and condolences may be shared with Merna’s family online at www.smithfh.com.Merna Irene Ranfeld was born the daughter of Mern and Clara (Schlesselman) Ranfeld on February 22, 1948, in Deep River, Iowa. She graduated from Montezuma High School with the Class of 1966.On February 11, 2006, Merna was united in marriage to Douglas…