Christensen Van Houten Funeral Homes

03/13/2026

Bonnie L. Linman, age 94, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the Odebolt Specialty Care of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Rev. Ken Miller will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

03/12/2026

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From music and readings to meaningful details that reflect your life, planning ahead gives you the opportunity to personalize every aspect—while giving your loved ones peace of mind. Thoughtful planning today can become a lasting gift for those you care about most.

03/11/2026

Today is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. We would like to honor the dedicated professionals who walk with families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Every day they provide comfort, guidance, and compassion when it’s needed most. They help families find clarity in the midst of heartbreak and create meaningful ways to honor lives well lived. Their work is quiet, selfless and often unseen, yet its impact is profound and lasting.

Thank you to our funeral directors Josh, Beth, and Wade for all you do!

03/09/2026

Joseph “Joe” Rohlf, age 50, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the Methodist Hospital of Omaha, Nebraska.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Rev. Ken Miller will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

Mara June Beyke, age 14 days, of Ida Grove, Iowa, gained her angel wings on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends, at the Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

03/02/2026

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03/01/2026

Darlene Ann Clausen, age 87, of Holstein, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at the Good Samaritan Society in Holstein, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2026, at the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein, Iowa. Vicar Emily Anderson will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Holstein Cemetery in Holstein, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

02/26/2026

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02/25/2026

Dick D. Juelfs, age 86, of Cushing, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Golden Horizons Assisted Living of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., with a Rosary at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Danbury, Iowa. Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Mapleton, Iowa, with Military Rites.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa.

The Van Houten Funeral Homes of Ida Grove and Mapleton, Iowa, are in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick’s name may be made to the family to be divided amongst organizations in his beloved Cushing, Iowa.

02/23/2026

Gary L. Schwier, age 78, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his residence of Battle Creek, Iowa.

No Services will be held at this time.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes of Ida Grove and Battle Creek, Iowa, are in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

02/16/2026

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