Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Homes & Monuments

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.

05/18/2026

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05/18/2026

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Rosary for Cheryl Moore

05/14/2026

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05/11/2026

Cheryl Kae Moore, age 81, of Mapleton, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Mapleton, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Rosary at 10:40 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mapleton, Iowa. Father Richard D. Ball and Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Jordan Cemetery in Rural Soldier, Iowa.

The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Homes of Mapleton, Iowa, are in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.armstrongfuneral.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.

05/06/2026

Gary E. Sawin, age 86, of Oto, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at his residence in Oto, Iowa.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation held prior from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, Iowa. Father Michael J. Erpelding will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Oto, Iowa.

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

05/04/2026

Thomas “Tom” Peters, age 62 of Correctionville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Anthon, Iowa. Father Michael Erpelding will officiate.

A Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home 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.

05/04/2026

Troy R. Bumann, age 60, of Castana, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

A Private Family Service will be held.

A Come & Go Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Divide Hill Roadhouse in rural Castana, Iowa.

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