Rita Baustian, 80, of Grinnell, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010, at University Hospitals in Iowa City.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grinnell.  Interment will be at a later date at the Calvary Cemetery in Victor.

Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell beginning at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 31, and the family will be present at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  A Scripture service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to MICA or to Catholic Relief Services and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa  50112.