Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

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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...

Michael Leon Mitchell

Michael Leon Mitchell

Jul 15, 2022

Michael Leon Mitchell, the son of Ira and Deloris (Hackett) Mitchell, was born October 12, 1954, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent primarily in the Quimby and Washta, IA area where he attended school. He graduated from Willow High School in 1973. He then enlisted in the United States Marines and completed basic training. He was later medically...

Glenda G. Skadeland

Glenda G. Skadeland

Jul 15, 2022

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GLENDA G. SKADELAND, 89 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away at her residence on Friday evening, July 15, 2022.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Michael Agnew will officiate. ...

Stanley Ernst Sherkenbach

Stanley Ernst Sherkenbach

Jul 10, 2022

 Stanley “Stan” E. Sherkenbach, 84, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 10th, 2022, at Care Initiatives in Cherokee, Iowa, following declining health.

 Stan was born on November 18, 1937, to Ernst “Ernie” and Alta Sherkenbach.  He spent his childhood years growing up in Aurelia, Iowa.  He graduated from Aurelia High School in 1955.  After graduation, he entered the...

Doris Edna McNeeley

Doris Edna McNeeley

Jul 6, 2022

Doris Edna McNeeley, the daughter of Lincoln and Edna (Nohrenberg) McCormick, was born September 13, 1943, in Paynesville, MN. Her family moved to Graettinger, IA, Gruver, IA, before settling in Estherville, IA, where she received her education. After school, she worked at PG Gray’s chicken and egg processing plant. She later moved to Des Moines, IA where she worked in...

Beulah M. Zimmer

Beulah M. Zimmer

Jul 6, 2022

 Beulah Mae Zimmer, the daughter of Irl and Jennie (Olson) Creswell, was born November 15, 1930, in Boyden, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Boyden where she attended school and graduated from Boyden High School.

 After school she moved to Oregon where she did bookkeeping and secretarial work for a couple years. On January 30, 1960, she was united...

Robert "Bob"   Kirchner

Robert "Bob" Kirchner

Jul 3, 2022

Robert “Bob” Allen Kirchner, the son of Harry and Anna Mae (Davis) Kirchner, was born September 9, 1960, in Mapleton, IA. His childhood years were spent in Quimby, IA, where he attended school and graduated from Willow High School. After high school, he worked at Simonsen’s Mill in Quimby. He then worked for Beal’s Motor Repair from 1984-2008, before going...

Evelyn Jane (Lill) Tropp

Evelyn Jane (Lill) Tropp

Jun 30, 2022

EVELYN  JANE  (LILL)  TROPP, 97, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Springfield.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa.  The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the...

Roger J. Prunty

Roger J. Prunty

Jun 27, 2022

ROGER JOHN PRUNTY, 81 , of Marcus, Iowa, passed away on June 27, 2022 at Skagit Regional Health Hospital in Mount Vernon, Washington. It was Roger's wish to be cremated in Washington before returning home to Iowa.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in the Liberty Township...

Sharon Lee Held

Sharon Lee Held

Jun 25, 2022

Sharon “Sherry” Lee Held lived a full life of 88 years which was filled with family, friends and music.  She loved each day and looked forward to it rain or shine.

Sherry L. Taylor was born in a home in Kansas City, MO on February 6, 1934.  On February 23, 1934, George and Viola Taylor adopted her and took her...

Frances Anne Rupp

Frances Anne Rupp

Jun 25, 2022

Frances Ann Rupp, born April 28, 1934, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday afternoon, June 25th, 2022, at her apartment at the Gardens Assisted Living Program. A lifetime resident of Cherokee, she attended Maryhill Country school and graduated from Quimby High School in 1952. She married Richard Rupp on September 1, 1958 and  together they raised four children while farming...

Tom Rutter

Tom Rutter

Jun 25, 2022

JOHN THOMAS "TOM" RUTTER, 79 , of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate.  Visitation will be held on...

Paul Burch

Paul Burch

Jun 25, 2022

PAUL BURCH, 75 , of Larrabee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by loved ones.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate.  Burial will be...

Sharon Lee Held

Sharon Lee Held

Jun 24, 2022

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Donald Jon Wickenhagen

Donald Jon Wickenhagen

Jun 23, 2022

Donald "Don" Jon Wickenhagen, 66, of Hospers, Iowa passed away June 23, 2022 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota after a courageous battle with cancer.   Don was born November 20, 1955 in Cherokee, Iowa and grew up on a farm near Meriden, Iowa. He was an avid firearms expert and enjoyed motorcycling. He is remembered by family...