Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa
Serving Cherokee
Virgil Kenneth Harrison
Jul 21, 2024
Virgil Kenneth Harrison, age 83 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Methodist Manor in Storm Lake, IA. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, IA. Pastor Andrew Potratz will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, IA at a later date....
Gloria Jean Andersen
Jul 17, 2024
Gloria Jean Andersen age 75, of Cherokee, IA, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, IA. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. Pastor David Hall will officiate. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial...
Mary Catherine Walsh
Jul 15, 2024
MARY CATHERINE WALSH, 98, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Fonda, Iowa. Father Paul Nguyen will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Columbkilles Cemetery...
Bonnie Mae Raper
Jul 15, 2024
BONNIE MAE RAPER, 92, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Monday July 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa. Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee,...
Donna D. Stief
Jul 13, 2024
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DONNA D. STIEF, 90, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee.
Funeral services to honor Donna will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Riggert...
Ray W. Caldwell
Jul 12, 2024
Pastor Ray Caldwell was born in Streater, Illinois, on August 24, 1942, to Estelle (Egbert) and George Caldwell. Ray is the third of five children born to George and Estelle. Ray gave his heart to Jesus as a young boy in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Thornridge High School in Dalton, Illinois in 1961, and worked several jobs to...
Dale Duane Graham
Jul 10, 2024
Dale Duane Graham, age 70, of Cherokee, IA, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at a Sioux City hospital. A Celebration of Life for Dale "Papa" Graham will be held from 11:30 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Meriden Community Center. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may...
Clay Darwin Hanson
Jul 8, 2024
Clay Darwin Hanson, age 64 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at a Sioux City, IA hospital. The family invites you to the celebration of life to share stories and laughs in honor of Clay. The celebration of life memorial will be held at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Burial...
Barbara Ann Arndt
Jul 6, 2024
Barb Arndt, aged 81, of Sioux City IA (formerly Cherokee, IA) passed away Saturday, July 6th 2024 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Church in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary...
Vivian Darlene Radke
Jul 6, 2024
VIVIAN DARLENE RADKE
Vivian Darlene Radke, age 93, of Cherokee, IA, passed away Saturday, July 06, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, IA. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, IA. Visitation will be held...
Laurie Jo Wheeler
Jul 4, 2024
Laurie Jo Wheeler, 63, passed from this life July 4, 2024. She is now free to join her father, Charlton Wheeler, aunts and uncles, along with her horse and dogs. She was a unique and special person. Given a chance, Laurie stole your heart, changed your perspective and gained acceptance. She is survived by her mother, Delores Wheeler, sisters Kathy...
Bonita Joan Rupp
Jul 4, 2024
Bonita Joan “Bonnie” Rupp, age 89 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cherokee, IA. Visitation with family...
Trudy Jo Timmins
Jun 25, 2024
Trudy Jo Timmins was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 15th, 1943 to Thomas Joseph (Joe)Timmins and Lois Eleanor Calmer Timmins. Her family moved to Cherokee, IA when she was 5 years old. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated in 1962.
Trudy married Ron Davis in 1965 and were blessed with 4 children (Todd, Lonnie, Missy and Brandi). They...
Robert "Bob" Skaggs
Jun 24, 2024
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Robert (Bob) Skaggs, a native of Cherokee County, died on June 24, 2024 in San Juan Capistrano, California; he was 87 years old. Bob died after a long battle with cancer. His beloved wife, Mardell Burch Skaggs preceded him in death on September 19, 2023.
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William J. "Bill" Woodall
Jun 18, 2024
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WILLIAM J. "BILL" WOODALL, JR., 92, of Paullina, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2024, at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Aurelia First United Methodist Church. Pastor Mike...
Leo Fred Fondroy Jr.
Jun 15, 2024
Leo "Fred" Fondroy Jr, age 79, of Cherokee, IA, passed away at an Omaha, NE, hospital following complications from a recent surgery. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, IA....
Lois Robinson Goth
Jun 14, 2024
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LOIS ROBINSON GOTH, 93, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Friday evening, June 14, 2024 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate. Burial...
Dale Ervin Peck
Jun 12, 2024
Dale E. Peck, age 79 of Peterson, IA, passed away from complications after a fall on his farm on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will take place...
Jonathan Martin Mccuistion
Jun 10, 2024
Jonathan Martin McCuistion, age 37, passed away in his home in Cherokee, Iowa on Monday, June 10, 2024. Jonathan "Jon" was born in Galveston, Texas on October 23, 1986 to Karl McCuistion and Rhonda Lehotsky. Jonathan had a true gift for writing and poetry, and he wanted to share his passion with the world with the publication of his work....
Glen A. Dowdy
Jun 10, 2024
GLEN A. DOWDY, 60, of Spencer, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at...


