Christensen Van Houten Funeral Homes

04/20/2026

Harold “Fudd” Grant, age 69, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. Beth Vogt will officiate.

A Visitation will be held prior to the service from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa.

Committal Services will be held at a later date in the Kennebec Cemetery of Castana, 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

04/17/2026

Jean Marie Goodenow, age 96, of Spirit Lake, IA (formerly of Ida Grove, IA) passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Epworth Hall at the Methodist Camp in Spirit Lake, Iowa, under the direction of the Hamilton’s Funeral Home of West Des Moines, IA.

A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Epworth Hall at the Methodist Camp in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

A Private Family Committal Service will be held in the Ida Grove Cemetery later that day under the direction of the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa.

Condolences may be left online at www.christensenvanhouten.com or www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

04/15/2026

Ronald Keith Winterhof, age 80, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the Methodist Manor of Storm Lake, Iowa.

At Ron’s request, there will be no service. Burial will be in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa.

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

04/13/2026

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04/13/2026

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Pre-planning helps remove uncertainty during an emotional time, allowing families to focus on remembering, supporting one another, and honoring a life well lived.

If you’ve ever considered planning ahead, we’re here to help answer your questions.

04/07/2026

Ruth J. Hoferman, age 90, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Alta, Iowa, was gently called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 6, 2026. Surrounded by the love of her family, she peacefully took His hand and entered into eternal rest.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, in the United Methodist Church, in Alta, Iowa. Rev. Robert J. Strand will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the United Methodist Church in Alta, 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

04/06/2026

UPDATED:
Darci (Schmidt) Barrett, age 64, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek, Iowa. Rev. Dr. Jim Edwards will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek, Iowa.

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

04/05/2026

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

UPDATED:
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