Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

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Cecil K. Akin

Cecil K. Akin

Nov 5, 2011

Cecil K. Akin, the son of Jess and Mary (Sargent) Akin was born December 10, 1921, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee. At age 5, his family moved to Ida Grove, IA where he received his education. Following school, Cecil enlisted in the United States Marines. He served in Iwo Jima and Guadal Canal where he...

Jerry Ray Magnussen

Jerry Ray Magnussen

Nov 4, 2011

JERRY RAY MAGNUSSEN, 67, of rural Peterson, Iowa passed away at his home on Friday, November 4, 2011. Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 11th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Peterson United Methodist Church in Peterson, Iowa. Pastor Kim Dewey will officiate. Burial of the cremation ashes will be in the Cedar Cemetery at Larrabee, Iowa before the...

Monte Raymond Noethe

Monte Raymond Noethe

Nov 2, 2011

Monte Raymond Noethe, the son of Lawrence and Gladys (Schwebach) Noethe was born June 6, 1940 in Sioux County, IA. His childhood years were spent near Melvin, IA where he attended school and graduated from Melvin High School in 1960. Monte was united in marriage to Carolyn Tesch on June 4, 1960 in Hartley, IA. Following their marriage they lived...

Ardis Kate Baker

Ardis Kate Baker

Nov 1, 2011

Ardis Kate Baker, the daughter of Peter and Teresa (Ortner) Wolterman, was born September 7, 1930, in Danbury, IA. It is there that she received her education and graduated from Danbury St. Patrick's High School. On September 1, 1951 Ardis was united in marriage to Willard Baker in Danbury. To this union 9 children were born. Following their marriage they...

Hazel I. Rupp

Hazel I. Rupp

Oct 29, 2011

Hazel Flanigan was born on July 17th, 1914, five miles south of Cherokee, Iowa, at a place known as Flanigan's Corner. Her parents were Thomas and Mary (King) Flanigan. Hazel was the oldest of four children-brothers Harold, Earl, and a sister, Ruth. When Hazel was eight years old, her father passed away. That left Hazel, along with her mother, brothers,...

Harry H. Neiman

Harry H. Neiman

Oct 29, 2011

Harry Neiman, the son of Emil and Mary (Schmidt) Neiman, was born October 18, 1925 near Herrick, SD. His childhood years were spent on the farm near St. Charles, SD where he attended school. Following his schooling, Harry helped his father farm. On April 18, 1948, Harry was united in marriage to Elaine Meyer. Following their marriage they worked on...

Agnes Lillie Martin

Agnes Lillie Martin

Oct 27, 2011

Agnes Lillie Martin, the daughter of Steve and Louise Martin, was born March 1, 2005, in Storm Lake, IA. Agnes loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed watching movies and playing with her babies. She also enjoyed her stuffed animal, her dolls, and listening to music. She was mommies and grandma's girl, but daddy's princess. On October...

Wendell P Urban

Wendell P Urban

Oct 22, 2011

WENDELL P. URBAN, 71, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday morning, October 22, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Pastor Claude Hogle will officiate. Burial will be in Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be held on...

Darleen Della Johnson

Darleen Della Johnson

Oct 16, 2011

DARLEEN D. JOHNSON, 87, of rural Quimby, Iowa passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 19th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Quimby, Iowa. Pastor Don Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in the Quimby Cemetery. There will be a family prayer service...

Vera Mae Gano

Vera Mae Gano

Oct 11, 2011

VERA M. GANO, 76, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa after battling a 4 year courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at First Church of Christ in Cherokee. Pastor Tom Lewis will officiate. There will be a family...

Wanda Jean Trask

Wanda Jean Trask

Oct 9, 2011

SERVICES It was Wanda's wishes to be cremated. There are no services scheduled at this time. OFFICIATING CASKET BEARERS VISITATION MUSIC INTERMENT At a later date.

Lucille F. Robinson

Lucille F. Robinson

Oct 6, 2011

LUCILLE F. ROBINSON, 79, of Meriden, Iowa passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee is assisting the family with arrangements. Lucille was born on August 1, 1932 to William & Mary (Leners) Korleski at Mallard, Iowa. She attended Cherokee public...

Dale Virgil Wester

Dale Virgil Wester

Oct 2, 2011

DALE V. WESTER, 88, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Sunday evening, October 2, 2011 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 7th at 2 p.m. at the Oakdale Evangelical Free Church, rural Meriden, Iowa. Pastor Clint Hogrefe will officiate. Burial will be in Liberty Township Cemetery, rural Meriden. There will be military rites...

Esther Vivian Bleakly

Esther Vivian Bleakly

Sep 30, 2011

ESTHER V. BLEAKLY, 94, longtime Cherokee, Iowa resident, passed away Friday morning, September 30, 2011 in the Gordon Memorial Hospital in Gordon, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 5th, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee. Rev. Magrey deVega will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa....

Joan Fox

Joan Fox

Sep 24, 2011

JOAN FOX, 81, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Saturday afternoon, September 24, 2011, at Careage Hills in Cherokee, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 28th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee. Rev. Ethan D. Sayler will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa. There will be a family...

Kaye Lee Prokop

Kaye Lee Prokop

Sep 23, 2011

Kaye Lee Prokop was born on February 23, 1948 in Cherokee, IA to Cecil A. and Anna Louise (Klingborg) Prokop. When he was very young, his step-father George Voss entered his life and became Kaye's dad. Kaye grew up in Battle Creek and Quimby, IA. He graduated from Willow High School in 1966. He married Marilyn Kohn on September 16,...

William Nelson Eubank

William Nelson Eubank

Sep 22, 2011

William Eubank and Phyllis Tryon Eubank, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Cehrokee, Iowa. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, September 27th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Quimby United Methodist Church. Rev. Carolyn Hollar will officiate. Burial will be in the Quimby Cemetery. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. Visitation...

Mark Buchanan

Mark Buchanan

Sep 22, 2011

Mark James Buchanan, the son of Arthur and Margarita (Franco) Buchanan was born August 12, 1969 in Riverside, CA. He spent his childhood years in many different locations due to his family being in the military. On June 28, 1991, Mark was united in marriage to Rebecca Hope Nicks in LeMars, IA. To this union, three daughters were born; Brandalynn...

Phyllis Mae Eubank

Phyllis Mae Eubank

Sep 22, 2011

William Eubank and Phyllis Tryon Eubank, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Cehrokee, Iowa. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, September 27th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Quimby United Methodist Church. Rev. Carolyn Hollar will officiate. Burial will be in the Quimby Cemetery. There will be military rites at graveside by the Quimby American Legion. There will be a...

Michael Lloyd Miller

Michael Lloyd Miller

Sep 21, 2011

MICHAEL L. "MIKE" MILLER, 58, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Cary Klatt will officiate. There will be a family prayer service at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home Saturday morning Visitation will be held...