In Memory of Arthur James "AJ" Nelson

Arthur James “AJ” Nelson was quietly welcomed into eternal rest, born sleeping on March 15, 2026, at the UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center of Sioux City, Iowa.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be held with Father William A. McCarthy officiating. Committal Services will follow in the Battle Center Cemetery of rural Battle Creek, Iowa.

A Public Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa.

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is entrusted with funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com.

In loving memory of Arthur James “AJ” Nelson, the infant son of Destiny (Roling) and Zane Nelson, who came into this world on March 15, 2026 and departed it too soon on March 15, 2026. 

Although his time with us was brief, his presence left a lasting impact on those who knew him. The name Arthur comes from papa Arthur “Artie”. The name James comes from grandpa Marvin James. 

Arthur is survived by his loving mother Destiny and devoted father Zane, along with his older brother Raymond Joseph “RJ”. He will be dearly missed by his grandmothers, grandfathers, great-grandmothers, great-grandfathers, great-great grandmother, aunts, uncles, and a host of extended family members who cherished him deeply. 

Arthur James was preceded in death by uncle Joseph, aunt Rebecca, papa Artie Schumacher, and great-grandpa Mike Collins.