Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa
Serving Cherokee
David Lee Nelson
Jan 31, 2023
DAVID LEE NELSON, 61 , of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his residence in Cherokee, Iowa.
It was Dave's wish to be cremated and there will be no services at this time. The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be...
Richard Curtis
Jan 30, 2023
Richard Curtis, the son of Harry and Violet (Hicks) Curtis was born June 12, 1935, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he attended Washington High School.
After high school, Richard worked as a meat cutter at Fareway from 1952-1953. He then enlisted into the military from 1953-1955, where he served in Korea and...
William R. "Bill" Smith
Jan 30, 2023
WILLIAM R. "Bill" SMITH , 72, of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence in Aurelia, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life for Bill Smith will be held on Saturday, March 25 th at The Grainery Lodge, rural Cherokee, Iowa. Come & Go from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. BBQ and Beverages...
Donald P. Arrowsmith
Jan 29, 2023
Donald Paul Arrowsmith, the sixth child of Addie (Patterson) and Charles Arrowsmith, was born on July 27, 1931, near Bayard, Iowa. He attended Bayard Consolidated School for 10 years and graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1949.
After graduation, Donald helped his mother farm after the death of his father in a farm-related accident. On December...
Donna M. Tveitnes
Jan 28, 2023
DONNA M. TVEITNES, 90, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee, Iowa.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa. There will be no visitation Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com...
Dale LeRoy Newell
Jan 27, 2023
Dale LeRoy Newell, the son of William and Norma (Behl) Newell, was born April 19, 1946, in Lemon, SD. During his childhood years his family lived in various communities in South Dakota and Minnesota. He attended and graduated from Mountain Lake High School in Mountain Lake, MN. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served four...
Gary L. Jones
Jan 27, 2023
GARY L. JONES, 87, of Sutherland, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa.
It was Gary's wish to donate his body to science at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. There will be no services at this time. Online...
Wayland K. Hicks, Jr.
Jan 27, 2023
Wayland Keith Hicks, Jr., was seven days short of 93 years old when he passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, in Marcus, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate. Public visitation will...
Christopher "Chris" Kenneth James Jensen
Jan 26, 2023
Christopher “Chris” Kenneth James Jensen, the son of Jack Jensen and Cindy Coe was born on May 10, 1979, in Guthrie Center, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Denison, IA where he attended school and then transferred to IKM in Manning.
Following his schooling, Chris worked as a mechanic for several years in Denison and later owned...
Edna Mae Krueger
Jan 16, 2023
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EDNA M. KRUEGER, 99 , of Richardson, Texas, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Villages of Lake Highlands Senior Living in Dallas, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at...
Marcella Anne Cline
Jan 13, 2023
MARCELLA ANNE CLINE, 96, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Methodist Manor Nursing Home in Storm Lake, Iowa.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. Burial will be...
Gerald Lee Bruns
Jan 13, 2023
GERALD L. BRUNS, 73, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home in Cherokee, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the...
Phillip Edward Simmons
Jan 12, 2023
Phillip Edward Simmons, the son of Claude and Mary (Pigott) Simmons was born on October 23, 1932, on a farm in Silver Township in Cherokee County, IA. His childhood years were spent near Quimby, where he attended country school. He later attended and graduated from Quimby High School in 1950.
On July 2, 1950, Phillip was united in marriage...
Betty Jean Hansen
Jan 9, 2023
BETTY JEAN HANSEN was the second of the twin girls born on April 1,1951 to Nels Melvin and Helen (Utke) Johnson in Yankton, South Dakota. Betty was raised and grew up on the family farm in rural Irene, SD. Betty graduated from Irene High School in 1969; after high school she attended Nettleton College in Sioux Falls, SD. After college...
George G. Garvin
Jan 7, 2023
GEORGE G. GARVIN, 84, of Meriden, Iowa, passed away at his residence in Meriden, Iowa on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
There will be no services at this time. There will be a celebration of life later in the Spring. The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may...
Wayne Michael Bush
Jan 5, 2023
Wayne Michael Bush, son of James and Eileen (Begnoche) Bush, was born on February 28, 1954, in Cherokee, Iowa. He attended parochial school at Visitation Parish Maryhill. He then attended Meriden-Cleghorn High School and graduated in 1972. He finished his education at Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in Entomology in 1976. He married Linda Weber on...
Robert E. "Bob" Erdman
Jan 4, 2023
ROBERT E. "Bob" ERDMAN, 91, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his residence in Cherokee.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Caldwell will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee,...
Barbara Lynn Brady
Jan 2, 2023
Barbara Lynn (Cronin) Brady passed away at her home on January 2, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
The daughter of Joseph and Marie (George) Cronin, Barb was born on January 25, 1963 in LeMars, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm south of Marcus. Barb was born the ninth...
Alice Lucille Schissel
Jan 1, 2023
Alice Lucille (Clark) Schissel, the daughter of Henry N. and Ada May (Bowker) Clark, was born in Cherokee, Iowa on February 17, 1929. She lived on the family farm until her father passed away in March, 1938, from Scarlet Fever. Her mother then moved the family to Cherokee, where Alice attended school at Immaculate Conception, graduating from high school in...
Charles D. "Chuck" Mann
Dec 31, 2022
CHARLES D. "CHUCK" MANN, 74 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Mercy One Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Private family services will be held. On Saturday, January 7 th , a 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home. Pastor Mie Agnew will officiate. Burial will be in the...


