Martin F. ‘Marty’ Horstman

Published by admin on Tue, 07/16/2024 - 8:13pm

1951 – 2024

HOLSTEIN - Martin F. “Marty” Horstman, 72, of Holstein (formerly Battle Creek), passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home of Fort Dodge.

A Private Family Memorial Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove. Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery of Ida Grove.

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

Martin F. “Marty” Horstman, the fourth child of seven born to Fredrick and Lorraine (Negless) Horstman, was born on Sept. 12, 1951.

A lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Marty grew up on a farm West of Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek High School with the class of 1969. For 30 plus years, Marty worked as a road maintainer for Ida County Secondary Roads.

Survivors include his children: Tom, Kim, Dan, Sarah, Rachel, Greg, Ryan, Kristina, and Justin; sisters: Sharon Sandford, Myrna Uhl, Connie Horn, and Shelia Ipsen; along with extended family and friends.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents Fredrick and Lorraine Horstman; sister Theresa Uhl; and brother Reggie Horstman.

Services: Private Family Memorial Mass, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ida Grove

Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Ida Grove

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home

Ida Grove • 712-364-2727 / Battle Creek • 712-365-4446