Christensen Van Houten Funeral Homes

06/04/2026

Linda L. Jensen, age 72, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska.

Private Family Graveside Services were held in the Bethlehem Cemetery of Jacksonville, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Kimballton Town Hall located at 207 N Main Street in Kimballton, 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

06/01/2026

What was loss has been found. This case with one earbud was found in front of the funeral home here in Ida Grove this morning. Call us to claim.

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

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05/27/2026

Karen F. Maruska, age 68, passed away on May 26, 2026, at the Univeristy of Nebraska Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska.

Arrangements are pending at this time, please check back for updates.

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

05/27/2026

Grover T. Senhen, age 85, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Graveside Service will follow with Rev. Neil Wehmas officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion 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

05/27/2026

Wanda Rozella Larson, age 91, of Kiron, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her residence of Kiron, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Kiron, Iowa. Pastor Wayne Stowers and Pastor Billy Bergman will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Kiron Cemetery in Kiron, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2026, at the First Baptist Youth Center at 14 N Grove Street, 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

05/26/2026

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