William Carl Graverholt
Jul 4, 2011
WILLIAM C. "Bill" GRAVERHOLT, 90, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Monday morning, July 4, 2011 at Countryside Estates in Cherokee, Iowa. Bill was born February 22, 1921 in Kennard, Nebraska to Carl and Jorgine (Nielsen) Graverholt. He graduated from Blair High School in 1938. He was married to Marjorie Benck in 1939 at Fremont, Nebraska. Bill began his life farming...
Larry Joe Allen
Jul 2, 2011
LARRY J. ALLEN, 62, of May City, Iowa passed away Saturday morning, July 2, 2011 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Graveside memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 5th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cedar Cemetery at Larrabee, Iowa. Rev. Paul Johnson of May City, Iowa will officiate. There will be military rites at the graveside by L.A....
Anne Barbara Berglund
Jun 29, 2011
Anne Barbara Berglund, 57, of Tucson, Arizona passed away Wednesday morning June 29, 2011 in the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.boothbyfuneral.com Anne was born on July 1, 1953 in Cherokee,...
Jay Cameron Foresman
Jun 25, 2011
JAY C. FORESMAN, 53, of rural Cleghorn, Iowa passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, June 26th, from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa with the family present from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Visitation will continue...
Paul W, Rabe
May 31, 2011
PAUL W. RABE, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, May 31, 2011. It was with great sadness that he passed away but now he is resting in peace and free of all pain. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Oakdale Evangelical Free Church, rural Meriden, Iowa. Pastor...
Katie J. Gross
May 29, 2011
Katie J. Gross, the daughter of John and Mary Stahl, was born on October 9, 1927 in Tabor, South Dakota. Her childhood years were spent in Tabor, South Dakota where she received her education. On January 25, 1952, Katie was united in marriage to Daniel Gross in Tabor, South Dakota. Nine children were blessed to this union. In the mid...
Marlene Jenness
May 22, 2011
Marlene Elaine Jenness, the daughter of Willard H. and Erma Matilda Laura (Westphal) Stief was born on September 25, 1949 in Alta, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Aurelia where she attended school and graduated from Aurelia High School in 1967. Following high school Marlene attended the University of Northern Iowa. Marlene resided in Cherokee, IA and worked for...
George 'Ed' Bevard
May 17, 2011
George "Ed" Bevard, the son of George E. and Martha E. (Young) Bevard, was born on January 31, 1930 in Bloomington, Illinois. His childhood years were spent in Atlanta, IL where he attended school. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948 where he excelled in baseball and was offered a tryout with the Chicago White Sox. Prior to his...
Dwight Wallace Coombs
May 13, 2011
DWIGHT W. COOMBS, 53, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Friday morning, May 13, 2011 at Countryside Estates in Cherokee. Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com Dwight was born on October 29, 1957 to Ruth (Wallace) & Daniel Coombs Sr. at Cherokee, Iowa. He attended Aurelia Community Schools and graduated...
Betty R. Bjorge
May 6, 2011
BETTY R. BJORGE, 93, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oakdale Evangelical Free Church rural Meriden, Iowa. Pastor Clint Hogrefe and Dr. Thor Swanson will officiate. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery, rural Meriden. There will be a family...
Lawrence W. Bahr
May 6, 2011
LAWRENCE W. BAHR, 70, of Quimby, Iowa passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 11th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Quimby, Iowa. Pastor Don Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee. There will be a family...
Eleanor L. Ruble
Apr 30, 2011
ELEANOR L. "ELLY" RUBLE, 79, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Saturday morning April 30, 2011 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jim Steen will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee. There will be a family prayer...
Kenneth A. Kuhnes
Apr 25, 2011
KENNETH A. KUHNES, 88, of Cherokee and former long time Cleghorn resident, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the Alta Community Center. Jim Miller will officiate. The Boothby Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. On line condolences may be...
Harold T Phelan
Apr 23, 2011
HAROLD T. "'HARRY" PHELAN, 77, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Saturday morning, April 23, 2011 in the Cherokee Villa Nursing & Rehab Center. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 27th, at 2 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa.Pastor Jim Steen will officiate. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. with the...
Jack Leinbaugh
Apr 22, 2011
Jack Allen Leinbaugh, the son of James B. and Carrie (Hansen) Leinbaugh was born August 23, 1928, in Moville, IA. His childhood years were spent in Holstein, IA where he attended grade school and graduated from Holstein High School. He then attended the University of Iowa for a short period of time before he enlisted in the Army. Jack served...
Marjorie Katherine Mahn
Apr 22, 2011
MARJORIE K. MAHN, 87 of Cherokee & Alta, Iowa, went to be with the Lord, Friday morning, April 22, 2011. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 26th at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee with a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m. Pastor Jon Riggert will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery...
Helen Gates
Apr 22, 2011
Helen Dorothy Gates, the daughter of Henry and Sarah (Mohning) Meyer, was born on March 7, 1916 in Le Mars, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Le Mars where she attended school. In 1932, she moved to Marcus to help her sister who was managing the Marcus Cafe. She graduated from Marcus High School. On February 21, 1935, Helen...
Rev. Robert C. Alexander
Apr 20, 2011
REV. ROBERT C. ALEXANDER, 91, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society in Holstein. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee. Rev. Ethan Sayler & Father Gene Sitzmann will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Michael Richard Kruger
Apr 14, 2011
Michael Richard Kruger, son of Eugene and Ida Mae (Bechler) Kruger, was born August 11, 1973 in Rock Rapids, IA. His childhood years were spent in the George, IA area where he graduated from George Little Rock High School. He attended Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1996. Mike was united in marriage to...
Russel Wayne Van Westen
Apr 13, 2011
Russel W. Van Westen, 84, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his home in Cherokee. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 19th, at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jon Riggert will officiate. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at rural Aurelia, Iowa. There will be a...
