In Memory of Marvelyn H. Bjorholm
Marvelyn Bjorholm, age 100, of Bonita Springs, Florida (formerly of Battle Creek, Iowa) passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the American House Memory Care Unit of Bonita Springs, Florida.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek, Iowa. Rev. Kevin J. Freese will officiate with Committal Services following in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, Friday, October 18, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com
Marvelyn Hazel Bjorholm was born on October 27, 1918, in Wilmot, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Smith) Langworthy. She graduated from Wilmot High School and continued her education in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where she received her teacher’s certificate and taught country school for 10 years.
On August 19, 1947, Marvelyn was united in marriage to Arthur Bjorholm in the Presbyterian Church in Wilmot, South Dakota. The couple were blessed with four children: Marlene, Lois, Robert and Ronald.
Marvelyn worked in Battle Creek, Iowa, at the First Presbyterian Church as the secretary for 30 years. She also cleaned the Battle Creek Hartley Hospital for 15 years. Marvelyn was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Women and Naomi Circle. She participated in the Pleasant Valley Women’s Club, Garfield Women’s Club, Mariners, the local historical society and as a 4-H leader. Marvelyn loved gardening and canning the fruits of her labor. She also enjoyed playing cards, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Marlene (Larry) Crawford of Indianola, Iowa, Lois Bachman of Bonita Springs, Florida, Robert (Denise) Bjorholm of Battle Creek, Iowa; 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great- great grandson; extended family and friends.
Marvelyn was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Mary Langworthy; husband Arthur Bjorholm; son Ronald Bjorholm and extended family.
SERVICES
10:30 a.m., Saturday
October 19, 2019
First Presbyterian Church
Battle Creek, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Rev. Kevin J. Freese
CASKET BEARERS
Keith Davis
Don Minks
Jeremy Bachman
Jim Hansen
Josh Bachman
Josh Eash
Nick Bjorholm
Larry Bjorholm
VISITATION
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
October 18, 2019
First Presbyterian Church
Battle Creek, Iowa
MUSIC
"In The Garden"
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
Mount Hope Cemetery
Battle Creek, Iowa
Condolences
our 4-H club. She was an inspiration for us all. God bless Lois, Robert, and Marlene.
Your mom was a very special lady.
Diane (Zabel) Schreiber”