In Memory of Debra Schultz



Debra Schultz
Debra Schultz
Born: April 12, 1951
Died: January 23, 2025
Age: 73
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Debra Schultz
April 12, 1951 - January 23, 2025
From: Battle Creek, IA

Debra Schultz, age 73, of Battle Creek, Iowa, (formerly of Ida Grove, Iowa) passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-St. Lukes of Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Neil Wehmas will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, 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

Debra Ann Schultz, the daughter of Clarence A. and Iola “Olie” (Bond) Schultz, was born on April 12, 1951. She grew up on the family farm south of Battle Creek, Iowa, and graduated from Ida Grove High School.

Debra was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, who loved life on the farm and her animals especially her cats and dogs. She relished in a good conversation, taking long drives around town, and enjoying a nice cold Keystone.

Debra is survived by her cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Iola Schultz; and extended family members.  

SERVICES

10:30 a.m., Thursday
January 30, 2025
Christensen-Van Houten 
Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa

Link to Video of the Funeral Service: https://youtu.be/7Q1r0zEhtf4

OFFICIATING

Rev. Neil Wehmas

CASKET BEARERS

Honorary Pallbearers
Don Schultz
Ron Schultz
Jim Weary
Jerry Uhl
Roger Groth

INTERMENT

Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa


Condolences


Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“Debra was quiet and sweet, yet I recall her from school and church very well. I was sorry to read of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends. ”
- Lynn Albers
Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Remembering Deb. We used to play together at the farm, dressing up as cowboys, sometimes dressing the cats, bunnies in doll clothes. ”
- Vickie Schultz Petersen
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
“Sorry to read of Deb’s passing. We had many great trips to the old Pizza Hut for lunch and her favorite Pepsi. She was a good friend and I enjoyed the many visits with her, the cats and dog. Jim is honored to be chosen as a honorary pallbearer. Our thoughts and prayers are with her extended family and friends. Sincerely, Jim and Rose Weary ”
- Jim and Rose Weary
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“As young cousins, Deb & I would listen to music on our turntables, play cards while our folks visited & play with the cats. She loved cats. We enjoyed many family reunions on the farm. Eternal peace, Deb. ”
- Teresa (Bond) Schumann
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Will always cherish our childhood memories with Deb and all our cousins. Back then the whole clan of brothers and sisters visited each other very frequently so all the cousins got the opportunity to visit also. Deb was always ready for a conversation and we stopped often to visit while riding the bike path. Our condolences to all.”
- Don Bond
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“What a great friend! When together we reminisced of Mr Kelly's bus rides and all the other students on the bus! Always enjoyed our visits! What an awesome time for her!!”
- Shar Osborn
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Deb, you are now reunited with your parents and are once again a whole family. I know it was very hard for you to leave the farm and to loose your parents. You are now at peace and back on the farm with the family and all your cats and dog. Daeden”
- David Bond
Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“I had just been thinking of Deb the other day and wondering where she was and how she was doing. I used to get a Christmas card from her every year. My deepest sympathy to her friends and family. ”
- Julie Wonder
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