Obituaries

Jan 8, 2026

Karol E. White, 88 of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

It was Karol's wish to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements. It was also Karol's request that no flowers...

Jan 7, 2026

RICK  W.  HIRSCHMAN, 60, of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, Iowa.  Father Daniel Rupp will officiate. Burial will be in...

Jan 5, 2026

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR MARJORIE GOODBURN

MARJORIE L. GOODBURN, 99, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Accura Nursing Home in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mike Agnew...

Jan 5, 2026

SYBIL J. NORRIS, 85, of Washta, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery at Quimby, Iowa.  The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.  ...

Jan 4, 2026

Renee' M. Bennett, 61, of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at her home in Aurelia, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa located at 207 E. Main Street.  Pastor Kevin Roop will officiate.   Visitation with the family present...

Jan 4, 2026

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR LORNA BRANDT

LORNA DEANA BRANDT, 81, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa.  Mr. Don Tisthammer...

Jan 1, 2026

ROBERT D. "BOB" ROLLEFSON, 88, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home located at 207 E. Main Street in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Merritt Demski will officiate.  Visitation with the family present...

Jan 1, 2026

MERLENE K. ALBRIGHT, 83, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on January 1, 2026 at her home in Cherokee, Iowa.

It was Merlene's wish to be cremated.  The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

Merlene was born on March 7, 1942 at Shenandoah, Iowa to Alvin and Edna (Pella) Maranville.  ...

Dec 30, 2025

Eleda Nathelia Reimers Wester, 93, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at The Gardens Assisted Living.

Private family burial will be held at Liberty Township Cemetery.  A Celebration of Eleda's Life is tentatively planned for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Oakdale Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa.  The Boothby Funeral Home of...

Dec 28, 2025

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR JAMIE W. DRAPER

Jamie Wain Draper passed away at the age of 49 on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his mother Millie Bruhn and stepfather, Tim Bruhn's home at Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Boothby Funeral...

Dec 28, 2025

September 24, 1931 – December 28, 2025

ELAINE M. ALLEN (nee Anderson), 94, passed away at Accura HealthCare, Aurelia, Iowa on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa.  Pastor Nelson Jenkins and Pastor Larry Ostercamp will...

Dec 23, 2025

DOROTHY JEAN FLETCHER

Dorothy Jean Fletcher, age 80 of Cleghorn, IA, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will be at Mt....

Dec 21, 2025

JOE LOUIS CASILLAS

Joe Louis Casillas, age 61 of Marcus, IA, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, IA. A come and go Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Marcus, IA. Following visitation, Military rites will...

Dec 20, 2025

FATHER EUGENE EARL SITZMANN

Father Eugene Earl Sitzmann, age 90 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars, IA. Bishop John Keehner and Father David Hemann will...

Dec 19, 2025

Dale Hanson, 71, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and under the compassionate care of hospice. In accordance with God’s plan, Dale’s passing was calm and filled with grace. He faced his battle with cancer and kidney disease with remarkable patience, perseverance and unwavering positivity.

Graveside memorial services will be...

Dec 18, 2025

Arbie A. Meredith, age 89 of Storm Lake, IA, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Methodist Manor Retirement Center in Storm Lake, IA. Funeral services will be held at a later date. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com

Dec 18, 2025

JEFF "ED"  L. GARVIN, 62, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with renal failure.

A Celebration of Life service 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 www.boothbyfuneral.com.

Dec 17, 2025

JORDAN L. SPEELMON, 29, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Harmony House in Waterloo, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Father Dan Rupp will officiate.  Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00...

Dec 11, 2025

LAWRENCE (LARRY) JOSEPH PITTS

Larry Joseph Pitts, age 82 of rural Cherokee, IA, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will be...

Dec 11, 2025

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR BOB WILKIE SERVICE

BOB WILKIE, 96, of rural Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday morning, December 11, 2025 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate.  ...