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Christensen- Van Houten Funeral Homes,is a family owned and operated business offering highest level of professional compassionate care at your time of need.

09/04/2025

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09/02/2025

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08/29/2025

LaWayne Gronau, age 80, of Schleswig, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center of Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the United Church of Christ of Schleswig, Iowa. Kirk Manchester, Lay Leader will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Morgan Township Cemetery of Schleswig, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by the Schleswig Post No. 0645 of the American Legion and the VFW Post No. 3930 of Schleswig, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the United Church of Christ of Schleswig, Iowa.

In honor of LaWayne’s life and service, memorials may be directed to his family and will be used to benefit the community he so faithfully served.

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

08/23/2025

Carol Elizabeth Bresnahan, age 59, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away, Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Father William A. McCarthy and Father Richard D. Ball 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 Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family and will be used to honor Carol’s memory in meaningful ways.

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

08/20/2025

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08/18/2025

Funeral Services for Ruby Ida Mae Friedrichsen

08/12/2025

Ruby Ida Mae Friedrichsen, age 96, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Odebolt Specialty Care of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Merle Mahnken will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Morgan Township Cemetery of Schleswig, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa.

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08/08/2025

Kyle Raymond Hargens, age 63, of Lake City Florida, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the Ida Grove Cemetery in Ida Grove, Iowa. Celebrant Jared K. Zobel will officiate.

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

08/06/2025

Michael H. Williams, age 73, of Kenosha, Wisconsin (formerly of Odebolt, Iowa) passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his residence.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Rev. Kevin J. Freese will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at the First Presbyterian 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

07/28/2025

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07/25/2025

James L. “Jim” Lansink, age 85, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 4, 2025, 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, with Military Rites conducted by the McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion of Ida Grove, Iowa.

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., Sunday, August 3, 2025, 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

07/24/2025

Herman Junior Sorensen, age 92, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa.

Per Herman’s wishes, no services will be held.

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

Address

321 2nd Street PO Box 235
Ida Grove, IA
51445

Telephone

+17123642727

Website

http://christensenvanhouten.com/

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