Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Homes & Monuments

10/08/2026

LaVonne Friedrichsen, age 91, of Mapleton, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Maple Heights Nursing Home of Mapleton, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Mapleton, Iowa. Father David Esquiliano will officiate. Committal services will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Mapleton, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 4:45 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Mapleton, 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.

10/01/2026

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09/28/2026

Marlene D. Phillips, age 90, of Mapleton, Iowa, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Vista, California.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on October 23, 2026, in the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Mapleton, Iowa. Pastor John Stacy will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery in 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.

09/25/2026

Roger V. Nelson, age 81, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Downtown in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with visitation held prior from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the Anthon Community Methodist Church in Anthon, Iowa. Rev. Todd Schlitter will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery 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.

09/21/2026

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09/21/2026

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09/11/2026

Thomas W. Kasinger, Jr., age 57, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, April 06, 2017, at his residence in Parker, Colorado.

Private Graveside Services were held in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mapleton, Iowa.

The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.

09/09/2026

Annabelle E. Craig, age 102, of Anthon, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Anthon, Iowa. Father Michael Erpelding will officiate. Committal services will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Danbury, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:45 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2026, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Anthon, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Annabelle’s name may be directed to the Glenmary Home Missioners, P.O. Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246 (www.glenmary.org).

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.

09/08/2026

Henry Klockgether, age 89, of Mapleton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 14, 2026, at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ of Mapleton, Iowa. Eugene Tolstedt will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery of Charter Oak, Iowa. Military Rites will conducted by the Loren Hollister Post No. 496 of the American Legion of Mapleton, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ of Mapleton, 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.

09/03/2026

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