Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa
Serving Cherokee
Veniece A. Young
Jun 13, 2023
VENIECE A. YOUNG, 93, of Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, June 13, 2023 in the Heartland Care Center at Marcus, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Church of Christ in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor David Hall and Pastor Don Riepe will officiate. Burial will be in...
Lynn Schwier
Jun 5, 2023
Lynn W Schwier
Sioux City, Iowa
Lynn Wilfred Schwier, 93, formerly of Cherokee passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Sunrise Manor in Sioux City.
Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee. The Rev. Jon Riggert will officiate. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenwood-Schubert...
Patricia A. Behrens
Jun 1, 2023
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PATRICIA A. BEHRENS, 90, of rural Meriden, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 7th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cleghorn...
Carolyn Jean Vaughan
May 31, 2023
Carolyn Jean Vaughan (McCauley) of Cherokee, Iowa passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 at the age of 72 after a sudden battle with cancer. Carolyn passed away at home surrounded by her family.
Carolyn was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Helen McCauley on October 12, 1950. She later moved to Cherokee, IA. Carolyn married and had three children....
LeRoy Eugene Larson
May 25, 2023
LeRoy Eugene Larson, the son of Anton and Florence (Magnuson) Larson was born January 3, 1933, in Alta, Iowa. He was baptized and Confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alta. He attended Alta School and graduated in 1951.
He worked for area farmers hauling livestock and grain, and also assisted his father farming, part time. LeRoy also worked...
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Johnson
May 24, 2023
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Johnson, 92, of Sedalia, MO, formerly of Cherokee, IA, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.
She was born January 29, 1931, in Cherokee, IA, to Claude and Hazel (Nelson) Comstock. Early in life she was adopted by Benjamin and Lulu (Nelson) Spitzbarth.
On June 26, 1950,...
Dustin C. Todd
May 24, 2023
DUSTIN C. TODD, 36, of Washta, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Careage Hills Nursing Home in Cherokee, Iowa, after a short battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Dustin's Life will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Online condolences may...
Bonnie L. Ducommun
May 22, 2023
BONNIE L. DUCOMMUN, 81, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Unity Point Hospital-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sutherland Church of Christ. Pastor John Erickson will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from...
Patty Lee Williams
May 20, 2023
Patty Lee Williams, the daughter of Donald “Chuck” and Phyllis (Bowden) Williams, was born January 5, 1964, in Blair, NE. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux City, IA, where she attended school and graduated from North High School, in 1982. Following school, she worked various jobs.
She met her significant other, Randy Ruba, in 2011. They lived...
Thomas Richard Brader
May 18, 2023
Thomas Richard Brader, the son of Richard and Pauline (Madden) Brader was born December 16, 1952, in Audubon, IA. His childhood years were spent in Audubon where he attended and graduated from Audubon High School.
After graduation, he worked as an appliance repairman. On September 4, 1976, he was united in marriage to Jana Bramer in Audubon....
Janet Kay Sleezer
May 14, 2023
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JANET KAY SLEEZER, 76 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Unity Point Health in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Boothby Funeral...
Christopher L. Schnoes
May 13, 2023
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CHRISTOPHER L. SCHNOES, 42, of Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his dad, mom, and sister on Saturday, May 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 10:30...
Genevieve M. Stratton
May 10, 2023
GENEVIEVE M. STRATTON , 101, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Alvin, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Oakdale Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa. Pastor Tyler Stauffer will officiate. Burial will...
Mark W. Dunn
May 9, 2023
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MARK W. DUNN, 65 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jean Morse...
Marlene K. Kelly
May 7, 2023
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MARLENE KAY KELLY, 85 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in...
Carlen Gail Smith
May 3, 2023
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Carlen Gail (Gruenhagen) Smith, 80, of Storm Lake died Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 12:42pm surrounded by her three loving sons.
Funeral services will be held on...
William "Dean" Mongan
Apr 30, 2023
WILLIAM DEAN MONGAN, 90 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, April 30, 2023 at Careage Hills Nursing Home in Cherokee, Iowa.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mark Leeds will officiate. Military rites...
R. David Pearse
Apr 29, 2023
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R. DAVID PEARSE, 87 , of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away, Saturday evening, April 29, 2023 at Accura Healthcare in Aurelia, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Boothby...
Gerald Duane Korleski
Apr 27, 2023
Gerald Duane Korleski, son of William and Mary (Leners) Korleski was born on September 19, 1933 in Mallard, IA. He attended school at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Cherokee, IA. After receiving his education, Gerald joined the United States Marines and was honorably discharged in May of 1955.
On August 30, 1954, Gerald married Janice Marie Doherty in...
Larry J. Clark
Apr 26, 2023
LARRY J. CLARK, 81 , of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee, Iowa.
It was Larry's wish to be cremated. There will be no services. The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may...


