Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

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Doreen Kay Smith

Doreen Kay Smith

Sep 29, 2022

Doreen K. Smith, the daughter of Donald and Doris Eades, was born on June 19, 1955 in Bloomington, IL. She attended Washington High School in Cherokee, IA and graduated in the class of 1973. She was united in marriage to Dale Tuttle on November 25, 1975. After Dale’s passing, Doreen attended Iowa Central College in Storm Lake, IA to become...

Eugene "PeeWee"  Ferris

Eugene "PeeWee" Ferris

Sep 27, 2022

Eugene "PeeWee" Ferris 91 of Cherokee died Sept. 27 at the Accura Nursing Home in Cherokee. PeeWee was born in rural Aurelia in 1931 to Robert and Ruth Ferris. He graduated from Grand Meadow in 1948. From 1951-1953 he was in the army and served in the Korean War. He married Dorothy Peterson on Feb. 13, 1955. PeeWee farmed most...

Collene M. Dalton

Collene M. Dalton

Sep 25, 2022

COLLENE  MAE  DALTON , 83, of Washta, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Accura Healthcare in Aurelia, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held Saturday October 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Online condolences can be...

Elizabeth Ann Tarbill

Elizabeth Ann Tarbill

Sep 22, 2022

ELIZABETH  A.  TARBILL , 61, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday evening, September 22, 2022 at Unity Point Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

It was Elizabeth's wish to be cremated and private family memorial services will be held. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements....

Rebecca A. James

Rebecca A. James

Sep 16, 2022

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REBECCA A. JAMES, 92, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday morning, September 16, 2022 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Mike Agnew will...

Jerad P. Ebert

Jerad P. Ebert

Sep 14, 2022

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JERAD P. EBERT, 48, of Washta, Iowa passed away Wednesday evening, September 14, 2022 due to injuries received from a motor vehicle accident 5 miles West of Washta.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the...

Gloria Ann Fortner

Gloria Ann Fortner

Sep 9, 2022

Gloria Ann Fortner, the daughter of James and Mary “Tiny” (Gordon) Gill, was born September 6, 1952, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent on the farm west of Meriden, IA, where she attended school and graduated from Meriden-Cleghorn High School in 1970. Gloria worked at the Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars, IA, and then Sioux Valley Health...

William L. "Bill" Boothby Jr.

William L. "Bill" Boothby Jr.

Sep 3, 2022

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William L. "Bill" Boothby, Jr ., 81, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Saturday evening, September 3, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. ...

Dawn M. Updike

Dawn M. Updike

Aug 29, 2022

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DAWN MARIE UPDIKE, 58 , of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Mr. Billy Bezoni will...

Gene Ellen Johnston Hunt

Gene Ellen Johnston Hunt

Aug 27, 2022

GENE ELLEN JOHNSTON HUNT, 75 of Amarillo, Texas, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at BSA Hospice in Amarillo, Texas.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate.  Online condolences may be left at...

Marie Ellen Jones

Marie Ellen Jones

Aug 21, 2022

Marie was born on February 3, 1955 at Buena Vista Hospital in Storm Lake, IA to parents John and Lucille (Dryer) Jones.  Marie was a twin to Mille (Jones) Bruhn.  Marie graduated from Aurelia High School in 1973.  After graduation, Marie attended Buena Vista University for one year in Storm Lake, IA to become a teacher.  She left college to...

Dorothy Ann Tietgen

Dorothy Ann Tietgen

Aug 15, 2022

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DOROTHY ANN CHARLENE TIETGEN, 90 , of Aurelia, Iowa, went to her heavenly home on August 15 th , 2022.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Burial will be made...

Phyllis Kay Ames

Phyllis Kay Ames

Aug 13, 2022

Phyllis Kay Ames, the daughter of Melvin and Alice (Puhrmann) Schmidt, was born on April 9, 1942, in Le Mars, IA. On May 3, 1942, she was baptized at her grandparent’s home.  She was confirmed on May 27, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee. Her childhood years were spent in rural Meriden.  She graduated from Meriden High School in...

Marilee Elizabeth Peterson

Marilee Elizabeth Peterson

Aug 12, 2022

Marilee Peterson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in her home in Aurelia on August 12.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, August 17th, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa, with Rev. Jean Morse officiating.

Marilee Elizabeth (Dorr) Peterson was born October 7, 1937, in Cherokee, IA, to Robert and Mona (Leonard) Dorr. She...

Dale R. Julius

Dale R. Julius

Aug 11, 2022

DALE R. JULIUS, 92, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Mercy One Med Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service beginning at...

Linda Lou Ruschmann

Linda Lou Ruschmann

Aug 9, 2022

Linda Lou (Burns) Ruschmann, 74, died peacefully in her sleep, with her son, Brandon, by her side, on August 9, 2022 in Cherokee, Iowa after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

As the beloved matriarch of her close-knit family, Linda will be lovingly remembered by her son Brandon, daughter-in-law Crystal, and her cherished grandsons Connor, Thomas and Max. She...

Robert L. Becker

Robert L. Becker

Aug 9, 2022

ROBERT L. BECKER, 97, of Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 9, 2022 at Cherokee Specialty Care.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate.  Burial will be in the LeMars Memorial Park Cemetery at...

Daniel S. Robinson

Daniel S. Robinson

Aug 7, 2022

DANIEL S. ROBINSON, 64 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  There will be no visitation.  Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate.  Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com...

Norma Marie Olhausen

Norma Marie Olhausen

Aug 3, 2022

Norma Marie Olhausen, the daughter of Oscar and Astrid (Roseen) Klingborg, was born March 24, 1933, in Cleghorn, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Quimby where she attended and graduated from Quimby High School.

Following her schooling, she worked at the telephone company for a short time. Norma was united in marriage to Keith Olhausen on May 27, 1951....

Janice C. Nelson

Janice C. Nelson

Aug 1, 2022

JANICE C. NELSON, 82 , of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Sanford USD Med Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.  Pastor Michael Agnew will officiate.  Burial will be in the Oak...