Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

Serving Cherokee

Deloris M. Brown

Deloris M. Brown

Oct 15, 2023

DELORIS M. BROWN, 87, of Oto, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at BlackHawk Life Care Center in Lake View, Iowa.

Due to flooding and travel difficulties, graveside services will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.

Deloris Mae Edwards was born on December 14th, 1935, at...

Connie Rae Anderson

Connie Rae Anderson

Oct 11, 2023

 

 

Connie Rae Anderson, age 88 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Cherokee. Pastor Mark Leeds will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, IA. Visitation will be...

Donald "Pete" Gene Pedersen

Donald "Pete" Gene Pedersen

Oct 7, 2023

 

DONALD "PETE" GENE PEDERSEN

 

Donald Gene Pedersen, age 82 of Cherokee, IA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 7, 2023. There will be a celebration of Pete's life from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2023, at Jobie's Pastime Lounge in Cherokee, IA The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee is assisting the family with arrangements. Online...

Doris E. Martin

Doris E. Martin

Oct 5, 2023

DORIS E. MARTIN, 95, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday morning, October 5, 2023 at Careage Hills Nursing Home.

Joint memorial services for Doris and Lyle Martin on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the upper level of the Cherokee Community Center with lunch and a time of fellowship with the family to follow.  Private...

Robn L. Streeter

Robn L. Streeter

Oct 4, 2023

RobN Louise Streeter, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, at the age of 73. She was surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on her birthday, Saturday, December 9, 2023, to celebrate her life. It will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Danny's Sports...

Joan M. Forcier

Joan M. Forcier

Oct 2, 2023

Joan M. Forcier, 84, of Cherokee, Iowa, reached the end of her earthly adventure and started her heavenly adventure on October 2nd, 2023. Her son, Jeff Forcier, held her hand as she passed. She was surrounded by the love and comfort of family in her final days. In recent years, she experienced some mobility issues, but she never let...

Wayne H. Heimgartner

Wayne H. Heimgartner

Oct 1, 2023

WAYNE H. HEIMGARTNER, 81, of Quimby, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Unity Point Health in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Quimby, Iowa.  Pastor Ray Ohlendorf will officiate.  Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery at Quimby, Iowa.  ...

Lloyd Dean Keck

Lloyd Dean Keck

Sep 30, 2023

SERVICES FOR LLOYD DEAN KECK

LLOYD DEAN KECK, 93, of Washta, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Washta Church of Faith.  Pastor Barb Dinelli...

Janice Mae Cline

Janice Mae Cline

Sep 28, 2023

 

JANICE MAE CLINE

 

Janice Mae Cline, age 86 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Careage Hills Healthcare in Cherokee, IA. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in...

Marvel D. Hinkhouse

Marvel D. Hinkhouse

Sep 26, 2023

MARVEL D. HINKHOUSE, 87 , of Cherokee, Iowa, formerly of Pierson, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, September 26, 2023 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at rural Marcus, Iowa.  Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate.  There will...

Peter John Cosgrove

Peter John Cosgrove

Sep 24, 2023

 

PETER JOHN COSGROVE

 

Peter John Cosgrove, age 95 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home in Cherokee, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary...

Michael L. Schwebach

Michael L. Schwebach

Sep 21, 2023

MICHAEL LEE SCHWEBACH, 34, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on September 21, 2023, at Mercy One Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Visitation with a Celebration of Life service will take place on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the service starting at 3:00 p.m. at...

Mardell A. Skaggs

Mardell A. Skaggs

Sep 19, 2023

Mardell Burch Skaggs, a native of Cherokee County, died on September 19, 2023 in Dana Point California; she was 85 years old. Mardell died of complications from a stroke that occurred in 1991 and she bravely persevered through significant disability for 32 years. Her devoted husband, Robert (Bob) Skaggs of San Juan Capistrano, cared for Mardell for many years...

Clarence W. "Clip" Schreuder

Clarence W. "Clip" Schreuder

Sep 15, 2023

CLARENCE W.  "Clip"  SCHREUDER, 83, of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away on Friday evening, September 15, 2023 at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee, Iowa.

A service to remember and celebrate Clip's life will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor James Harger will officiate.  Visitation with the...

Charles E. "Chuck" Clark

Charles E. "Chuck" Clark

Sep 11, 2023

CHARLES E. "Chuck" CLARK, 89, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Monday morning, September 11, 2023 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until service time at...

David Alan Glewwe

David Alan Glewwe

Sep 10, 2023

No services are currently planned at this time.

Dennis "Denny" Michael Timmins

Dennis "Denny" Michael Timmins

Sep 10, 2023

 

Dennis "Denny" Timmins, age 77, of Cherokee, IA passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home in Cherokee, IA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Church in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, with family present  from...

Beverly J. Heschke

Beverly J. Heschke

Sep 10, 2023

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BEVERLY J. HESCHKE, 92, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Sunday evening, September 10, 2023 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Church of Christ in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor David Hall...

Carolina Bernice Reinert

Carolina Bernice Reinert

Sep 4, 2023

 

Carolina B. Reinert, age 89 of Spencer, IA, and formerly Marcus, IA, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at a Sioux Falls, SD hospital surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, Father Timothy Pick will officiate. Burial will be at...

William "Bill" H. Jentz III

William "Bill" H. Jentz III

Sep 2, 2023

 

 

A private graveside service will take place on Thursday, September 28, 2023, when Bill will arrive at his final resting place at the Ocheyedan Township Cemetery. The family will also scatter some ashes at special places in Okoboji, Fenton, and Cherokee. His funeral and reception will be at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Friday, September 29, 2023...