Irene VanHove's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Ackley, Iowa

Irene VanHove

June 12, 1931 - February 21, 2026 (94 years old)

Ackley, Iowa

Irene VanHove's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Ackley, Iowa

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Irene VanHove

June 12, 1931 - February 21, 2026 (94 years old)

Ackley, Iowa

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She was predeceased by: her parents, Eilard H. Muller and Pauline Muller (Aldinger); her husband Meint VanHove; her brother Lester Muller; and her siblings-in-law, Betty Engelson, Ruth Muller, Rick Engelson, Gary Gorder, Ben VanHove, George VanHove and Larry Hickman.

She is survived by: her children, Mike VanHove (Carol) of Ackley, Craig VanHove (Cindy) of Traer and Jolene Meis (Steve) of LeMars; her brothers, Ken Muller (Lorna) of Tipton and LaVerne Muller of Hampton; and her sisters-in-law, Phyllis Muller of Oelwein, JoAnn Gorder of Bradford, Mary Jane Hickman of Pella and Gladys Burton of Colorado Springs. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

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Surls Funeral Homes



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501 10th Ave, Ackley, IA 50601

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