Christensen Van Houten Funeral Homes

05/26/2026

Sallie Anne Miesner, age 70, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

A Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa, with Rev. Neil Wehmas officiating.

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

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we come together to honor the lives and sacrifices of those who served our country.🤍

We remember them with gratitude and hold their families in our thoughts today and always.

05/22/2026

V. “Elaine” Rex, age 93, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Twilight Acres Nursing Home in Wall Lake, Iowa.

Per Elaine’s final wishes, a Private Family Graveside Services was held with Rev. Ken Miller officiating in the Odebolt Cemetery in 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

05/20/2026

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05/18/2026

Mary M. (Thies) Jochims, age 71, of Oologah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2025.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Father Joseph Dillinger will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery 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

05/18/2026

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05/12/2026

Mark A. “Dicky” Johnston, age 66 of Kiron, Iowa, passed away on May 6, 2026, at his residence of Kiron, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Bethel Lutheran Church of Kiron, Iowa. Vicar Travis Brincks will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery of Kiron, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Bethel Lutheran Church of Kiron, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family or the Kiron Bethel Lutheran Church, Kiron, 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

05/11/2026

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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven to all mothers who have passed away. 🌷🕊️

Today is a time to honor and remember their love, sacrifices, strength, and the beautiful memories they left behind. Though they are no longer physically present, their love continues to live on in the hearts of their children, families, and everyone whose lives they touched.

Gone from sight, but never from memory. May their souls continue to rest in eternal peace.

05/05/2026

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05/04/2026

Rev. Randall (Randy) David Cormeny, 69, of Battle Creek, Iowa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 27, 2026.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Iowa. Rev. Marty Davis will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Iowa.
In loving memory of Randy, memorial contributions may be directed to his family for a future memorial, or to the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Iowa.

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