Ben M. Van Hove

Ben M. Van Hove, 87, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa. He was born on March 22, 1928, at home, near Faulkner in Franklin County, Iowa, to John and Tena (Wubbena) Van Hove. Ben attended schools in Faulkner and Robertson, Iowa. He was married to Anna Mae Schroeder on December 29, 1948; she preceded him in death in 1970. Ben then married Mildred Faye Stubbe on February 6, 1971; she also preceded him in death in 2011. Ben farmed for many years, drove truck and worked at Access in Hampton for 16 years. Ben was an active member of the Iowa Falls Christian Reformed Church until its closing. He was a current member of the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield. He served in the National Guard, was a 4-H leader and 4-H food stand supervisor, was on the ASCS committee, was a Franklin County Supervisor for two years and was active with the Democratic Party. Ben enjoyed working on puzzles, planting flowers and attending his grandchildren's activities. He is survived by his daughter Joyce Ennis of Mason City, son James (Bonniesue) Van Hove of Ackley, step-daughter Meredith Stubbe, step-daughter Virginia (Perry) Baker. Grandchildren Chad (Michelle) French, Heather Ann (Paul) Barenthin, Nathan Van Hove and Kyle Van Hove. Step-grandchildren Tony (Marv) Ennis, Scott (Krista) Ennis, Christine (Andy) Hoffman and Jeff (Stacy) Stubbe. Great-grandchildren Brianna and Ethan French, Paige Annmarie Sletten, Grace Ann Barenthin, Jasmine Barenthin and Lillie Barenthin, step great-grandchildren Ashley Ennis, Liam and Carter Stubbe, and Cade Hoffman. Brother George Van Hove, sister Mary (Larry) Hickman, sister Gladys (Kent) Burton, sister Joan (Gary) Gorder, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ben was preceded in death by his parents John and Tena, wives Anna Mae and Mildred, sister Betty (Rick) Engelson, brother Meint Van Hove, son-in-law R. Jay Ennis and son-in-law Dick French and step-son Robert (MaryLou) Stubbe. Burial will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

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Ben M. Van Hove

March 22, 1928 - May 31, 2015