Larry D. Forthum's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2024 in Battle Creek, Iowa

Larry D. Forthum

May 6, 1944 - July 31, 2024 (80 years old)

Battle Creek, Iowa

Larry D. Forthum's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2024 in Battle Creek, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes

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Larry D. Forthum

May 6, 1944 - July 31, 2024 (80 years old)

Battle Creek, Iowa

Larry D. Forthum Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Larry D. Forthum of Battle Creek, Iowa, born in Sioux City, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Larry left this world on July 31, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Don Forthum and Elda Forthum (Brodersen); his sister Marcia Deppen; his in-laws, William and Bertha McManus; and his brothers-in-law, Bernard McManus and Ronnie McManus.

He is survived by: his daughter Tammie (Kevin Dausel) of Battle Creek, IA; his grandson Damon; his wife Sharon Forthum of Battle Creek, IA; his grandchildren, Kirsten Dausel (Trayton Oberreuter) and Kelsey Dausel (Colin Bengford); his siblings, Eldon Forthum (Betty) of Zionsville, IN, Dwain Forthum (Georgia) of Watonga, OK and Annie Jepsen (Mike) of Deloit, IA; his brother-in-law Roger Deppen of Wathena, KS; and his children, William A. McCarthy, Kirsten Dausel, Kelsey Dausel, Damon Dausel of Kevin Forthum, C. J, Greg Pedersen, Pat Brodersen, Jim Brodersen and Roger Deppen.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes



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Aug 05

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
321 2nd St, Ida Grove, IA 51445

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Aug 05

Vigil service

Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa
321 2nd St, Ida Grove, IA 51445

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Aug 06

Funeral Mass

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
321 2nd St, Ida Grove, IA 51445

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