Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

Serving Cherokee

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...

Kenneth Glenn Voth Ii

Kenneth Glenn Voth Ii

Jul 31, 2022

KENNETH GLENN VOTH II , 40, of Chariton, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Greenback, Tennessee.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate.  Public visitation will be held from 1:00...

Clinton E. Kelly

Clinton E. Kelly

Jul 31, 2022

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Clinton E. Kelly , 84, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Accura Healthcare at Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mike...

David L. Lockwood

David L. Lockwood

Jul 24, 2022

DAVID L. LOCKWOOD, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Calumet, Iowa  passed away on July 24, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ  in Calumet, Iowa.  Mr. Ron Mugge will officiate.  Burial will be in the...

Jeanine  Valentine

Jeanine Valentine

Jul 22, 2022

 Jeanine Valentine, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Thompson) Struck was born October 13, 1938, in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Truesdale/Webb, IA area where she attended school. She attended Storm Lake St.Mary’s School her senior year where she played basketball and graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1957.

 Jeanine was united in marriage to...

Val Dean Koch

Val Dean Koch

Jul 21, 2022

Val Dean Koch, 89, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 surrounded by family.   Val Dean was born on June 18, 1933, in Norfolk, NE, to Mildred (Albers) and Fred Koch. Val Dean graduated from Aurelia High School in 1952. Following graduation, he traveled to Washington DC and worked in the F.B.I. in the office of...

Steven Wayne Sones

Steven Wayne Sones

Jul 16, 2022

Steven Wayne Sones was born on January 5, 1951 in Cherokee, IA to Luella (Sexton) Brandt. He graduated in 1969 from Pocahontas High School. He was a star athlete in school, excelling in track, baseball, football, and wrestling. He ran on the State 1st place 440 yard relay team. Steve was drafted into the army in 1971, and served until...