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03/14/2026

****UPDATE -SERVICES have been postponed at this time and will be scheduled for a later date due to predicted weather impact. Please Share********

Jeffrey E. Palmer, age 71 of Spencer, Nebraska, passed away on February 27, 2026, at the Sanford Medical Center of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa.

The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.

03/14/2026

PSA- if it isn’t safe please do not travel. If any funeral home related events are scheduled during this time please call ahead to confirm. Any changes will appear first on our page.
~ Your Safety is our main priority.

Info Credit: Mayor Brent
Monona County Alert:

High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 11:22AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Monona County Alert:

Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 11:16AM CDT until March 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

1+1=Blizzard like conditions. Expect 1”-3” of snow with 35-45mph winds with gusts up to 65mph.

03/14/2026

As the first blooms of spring begin to appear, we’re reminded that the beauty we see today was thoughtfully planted long before the season arrived. Each flower is a testament to careful planning, patience, and love.

In much the same way, preplanning your funeral is a meaningful gift to those you cherish. By making decisions in advance, you plant seeds of comfort and clarity—lifting burdens and allowing your family to focus on remembrance, healing, and celebrating a life well lived.

This spring, consider the peace of mind that comes from planning ahead. Just as gardens flourish with preparation, so too can your legacy.

03/12/2026

Pre-planning your funeral allows your story to be told your way. 🌿

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!

03/10/2026

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03/09/2026

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03/08/2026

Nancy Ann Edmundson, age 90, of Ute, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Crawford County Medical Hospital in Denison, Iowa.

Nancy’s wishes were for cremation and Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at armstrongfuneral.com

03/03/2026

Jerome “Jerry” Weber, age 89, of Oto, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his residence of Oto, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Anthon, Iowa. Father Richard D. Ball will officiate. Committal services will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Oto, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by the McNiff Post #389 of the American Legion of Anthon, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:45 p.m., and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., March 6, 2026, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Anthon, Iowa.

The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online
www.armstrongfuneral.com.

03/03/2026

Peggy L. Pedersen, age 83, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Medical Center of Sioux City, Iowa.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Anthon, Iowa. Father Michael Erpelding will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Anthon, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by the McNiff Post No. 389 of the American Legion of Anthon, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Rosary at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Anthon, Iowa.

The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.

02/11/2026

Sheldon Hamann, age 76, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his residence of Anthon, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Anthon, Iowa. Rev. Marty Davis will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery-Midway of rural Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Anthon, Iowa.

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

Memorials in Sheldon’s name may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church 106 E. Arnold Street, Anthon, IA 51004.