Christensen Van Houten Funeral Homes

04/03/2026

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04/02/2026

Jerry R. Bendixen, age 83, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the Willow Dales Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the Morgan Township Cemetery of Schleswig, 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

04/01/2026

Donna R. DeMey, age 87, of Denison, Iowa, passed away on March 29, 2026, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Vicar Travis Brincks will officiate.

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

04/01/2026

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Nathan Horstman, age 42, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in rural Battle Creek, Iowa, doing what he loved.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. and Vigil Service at 6:45 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of 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

03/29/2026

Keith Gerald Fineran, age 76, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Ida Grove, Iowa, with Military Rites by McNamara Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion, Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Rosary at 6:45 p.m. led by the Knights of Columbus and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of 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

03/27/2026

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03/25/2026

Dorothy Evans, age 84, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her residence of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home 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

03/20/2026

Ruth Elaine Neville, age 87, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on March 19, 2026, at her residence of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Faith Lutheran Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Vicar Travis Brincks will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home 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

03/18/2026

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03/18/2026

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03/17/2026

Arthur James “AJ” Nelson was quietly welcomed into eternal rest, born sleeping on March 15, 2026, at the UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center of Sioux City, Iowa.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be held with Father William A. McCarthy officiating. Committal Services will follow in the Battle Center Cemetery of rural Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Public Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa.

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