Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

CARL E. GOSMIRE, 68, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away at his residence on November 10, 1025 in Cherokee, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Mr. Don Tisthammer will officiate.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa.  Visitation with...

Nov 6, 2025

Sherrilyn Ann Stewart, 73, passed away at her home on November 6, 2025. Services will be held at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. followed by an 11:30 a.m. service and lunch.

Burial will be at Cedar Cemetery...

Nov 4, 2025

SHARON A. GEHRTS, 62, of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.  at Cedar Cemetery in Larrabee, Iowa.  Pastor Don Tisthammer will officiate.  There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be left at...

Nov 2, 2025

VERONICA "BONNIE" JUNE THOMAS

Veronica "Bonnie" June Thomas, age 86 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her home in Cherokee, IA. A Mass of Christan Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, IA, with Father Dan Rupp officiating. Burial will be held...

Oct 27, 2025

CONNIE BEA MARTIN

Connie Bea Martin, age 64 of Sutherland, IA, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her residence in Sutherland. A Celebration of Connie's life will take place starting at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Kee Stirs at the V.F.W. in Cherokee, IA. Burial will be at a later date. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral...

Oct 24, 2025

LARRY L. "HUMMER"  STEWARD, 76, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 31st at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will be held in the Mount Calvary Cemetery at...

Oct 14, 2025

Wanda Marie (Smith) Moller, age 82, of Cherokee, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the home of her daughter Shelley, who cared for her with endless love and tenderness in the months and years leading up to her passing. She spent her final days surrounded by—and being cared for by—all the strong women she helped...

Oct 10, 2025

DEAN E. PETERSEN, 93, of rural Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa.

Dean was born on September 6, 1932. Following in his father's footsteps, Dean began farming at a very young age, often running a team of horses pulling a wagonload of hay. He was very involved...

Oct 9, 2025

DANIEL A. SCHMIDT

Daniel A. Schmidt, age 83 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, IA. Pastor Merritt Demski will officiate. Burial will be held at Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery in...

Oct 5, 2025

LAURA  "LOLLY"  ROBERTS, 95, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Sunday morning, October 5, 2025 at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00  a.m. at the Washta Church of Faith. Visitation with the family present will take place prior to service at the church beginning at...

Oct 2, 2025

CHARLES K. JOHNSON, 81, of Marcus, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Heartland Care Center in Cherokee, Iowa.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Cedar Cemetery at Larrabee, Iowa.

Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.

Oct 1, 2025

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR SANDRA G. TAYLOR

Sandra G. "Sandy" Taylor, 72, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa.  Visitation with the...

Sep 19, 2025

DARLA JO WESTER, 68, of Meriden, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa.  Pastor Nelson Jenkins will officiate.  Burial will be in the Liberty Township Cemetery at rural Meriden, Iowa. Visitation...

Sep 18, 2025

CHAD MATTHEW GLOUSER

Chad Matthew Glouser, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Services will be held at a later date. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com.

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Sep 18, 2025

Darla J. Jenness, 72, who had such a beautiful and kind soul, received her wings unexpectedly at home in Sheldon, IA on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The family held a private ceremony and burial at Afton Township Cemetery, rural Cherokee, Iowa on Saturday, September 20th. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is in charge of the arrangements. Online...

Sep 16, 2025

DONNA M. BRDICKO, 90, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Philip Beisswenger will officiate.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa.  Visitation...

Sep 15, 2025

Mary Celine Pedersen May 26, 1937 – September 15, 2025

Mary Celine Pedersen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88.

Born in Atlantic, Iowa, to Cecil and Agnes Krohn, Celine spent her early years in Remsen, Iowa, where...

Sep 15, 2025

Judith M. Sorensen, 92, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee, Iowa.

It was Judy's wish to be cremated.  The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

Judy was born on September 2, 1933 to George and Juanita (Bruneau) Knittel at...

Sep 15, 2025

IVAN "Grandpa Ivan" JAY WIERSEMA  77, of Cherokee, Iowa, went to Heaven on Monday, September 15, 2025 he was greeted there by his personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his beautiful wife Darlene.  Ivan was born March 13, 1948 in Orange City, Iowa to Elmer and Jeanetta (Kreykes) Wiersema.  He shared his birth with his twin sister Mary,...

Sep 14, 2025

BONNIE  J.  ZOCH, 97, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

Private family services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate.  There will be no visitation.  The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.