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MARK W. DUNN, 65 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jean Morse will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Services will be livestreamed on the Boothby Funeral Home website through the assistance of Fuller Digital Solutions. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com .

Mark was born on February 2, 1958 to James C. and Ardythe (Schaller) Dunn at Cherokee, Iowa. He attended Meriden-Cleghorn Schools, graduating in 1976.

He was united in marriage on April 4, 1987 to Shari DeForest in Cherokee, Iowa.

Mark worked various jobs including, Schutt Construction, VT Industries in Holstein, Tyson Foods, Fareway, Casey's, delivering the paper on the paper route, mowing lawns, and scooping snow for people around town.

He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he was very involved in several activities.

Mark loved anything to do with music of all kinds. He almost always knew the name of the song, artist and year it came out. He loved singing Karaoke, thanks to his wife, Shari. He loved his dark roast coffee. In his free time, he liked to play cards and board games. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed watching their activities.

Mark was our gentle giant, always so patient, understanding, kind and loving. He had some health challenges lately but always had a positive attitude saying, "I'll take it one day at a time." Mark had a wonderful faith and we know he is at peace.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, James C. Dunn, sister Mary Elizabeth Dunn, father-in-law, Allen DeForest, and his grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Shari of Cherokee, Iowa; son, Brent Dunn (Mallory) of Ames, Iowa, and children, Mason, Stella, and Loretta; daughter, Alissa (Alex) Hammond and their daughters, Alivia and Alanna of Cherokee, Iowa; mother, Ardy Dunn of Cherokee, Iowa; sisters, Diane (Gary) Swanson of Sioux City, Iowa and Debi (Cliff) Meylor of Okoboji, Iowa; brother, Jim (Karen) Dunn of Laramie, Wyoming; mother-in-law, Doris DeForest of Cherokee, Iowa; brother-in-law, Craig (Darla) DeForest of Mason City, Iowa; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and lots of friends.