Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa
Serving Cherokee
Ruth Jacobson-Allen
Jul 22, 2021
Ruth J. Gange, the daughter of Alfred and Pearl (Odle) Gange was born January 16, 1939 in Mellette, SD. She attended school in Redfield, SD. Ruth was united in marriage to Robert Dale Jacobson in Huron, SD. To this union, three children were born; Wayne Allan, Sandra Lou and Michael Harold. Robert passed away in 1990.
Ruth married Robert Allen...
Nona J. Grohe
Jul 22, 2021
Nona J. Grohe, the daughter of Richard and Hazel Peterson was born on January 4, 1936 at home in Aurelia, IA during a blizzard. She attended school in Aurelia and Cherokee, IA.
On March 5, 1952, Nona was united in marriage to Gordon Grohe at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, IA. To this union, three children were born, Susan,...
Sandra Elizabeth Casaday
Jul 19, 2021
Sandra Elizabeth Casaday, the daughter of Laurel and Roberta (McDonald) Mitchell was born May 27, 1964, in Sioux City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux City, where she attended school. After school, she worked at Goodwill and various other jobs in the area.
On July 4, 1992, Sandra was united in marriage to Donald Casaday at Stone Park...
Jonna Kay Galvin
Jul 19, 2021
Jonna Kay Galvin, the daughter of Robert and Sheryl (Pettengill) Messerole, was born December 4, 1963, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School.
Following high school, Jonna attended South East Community College in Beatrice, NE, where she earned a nursing degree. Jonna loved being a nurse in...
Gene Streeter
Jul 18, 2021
Douglas Eugene "Gene" Streeter had his last BV and told his last joke on July 18th, 2021. He passed away peacefully in his sleep after losing his battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church at 1:00 p.m., 720...
James Arthur Wolcott
Jul 14, 2021
James Arthur Wolcott, the son of Arthur and Lois (Sampson) Wolcott was born July 12, 1932, in Le Mars, Iowa. He attended country school and then Aurelia Schools. Following his education, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict.
Jim was united in marriage to Virginia Odle on September 8, 1956, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
Matilda Margaret VanPelt
Jul 11, 2021
Matilda Margaret VanPelt, the daughter of Harvey and Mable Wolf, was born January 9, 1924, in Nebraska. Her childhood years were spent in Hartington, NE, where she attended school and graduated from Hartington High School. After school, she worked as a sales clerk.
On December 2, 1945, Matilda was united in marriage to Clifford VanPelt at Coleridge, NE. They were...
Phyllis A. Miller
Jul 1, 2021
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PHYLLIS A. MILLER , 97, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Primrose Retirement Community in Council Bluffs.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist...
Belle W. Schleef
Jun 28, 2021
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On June 28, 2021, Belle W. Schleef, 96, following a severe stroke, returned to the farm where she peacefully transitioned from this life to a life of eternity with our heavenly Father.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 10 a.m. at...
Charles August Bierman
Jun 28, 2021
Charles August Bierman, the son of Francis and Florence (Berglund) Bierman, was born September 23, 1963, in Le Mars, IA. He was one of five children. Chuck was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, IA, and graduated from Marcus High School. Chuck was also a graduate of Iowa State University, Ames, IA.
Chuck worked as a...
Robert Wayne Sylvester
Jun 14, 2021
SERVICES Funeral arrangements are currently pending at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee.
Amy Joe Vander Broek
Jun 8, 2021
AMY JOE VANDER BROEK , 41, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Tuesday evening, June 8, 2021 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.
Private family memorial services will be held. There will be a public visitation and time of sharing memories with the family on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Spring Lake Yacht Club in...
Anita Anderson
May 25, 2021
Anita Anderson , 78, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
She was born to the late Kurt and Julianne Asel on July 20, 1942, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Her father whom she unfortunately never got to know as she was too young was lost on the Russian front during WW...
David James Hancock
May 24, 2021
David James Hancock, 59, of Humboldt, Iowa went to be with his Loving Savior on May 24, 2021.
David was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 7, 1962, to James and Carrie Lou Hancock. He was a rambunctious boy who committed his life to Christ at age 17 at the Bill Rice Ranch when he responded to the call to...
Paul E. McDaniel
May 24, 2021
Paul Ernest McDaniel, the son of Richard and Phyllis (Rohrbaugh) McDaniel was born March 9,1962 in Cherokee, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Peterson and Sutherland where he received his education. Paul married Colleen Newcomb on October 11, 1986 and to this union 3 children were born; Jacklynn Louise, Megan Marie and Jordan Jaye. Amongst these years, with much delight, Paul...
Marlys Elizabeth Alldredge
May 16, 2021
Marlys E. (Pitts) Alldredge passed away at Cherokee Hospital, Cherokee, IA on 16 May 2021. She is proceeded in death by her Parents: Alvin J. Pitts, and Mary (Linnemann) Pitts. Her late Husband Don E. Alldredge Also her brothers and Sisters and their husbands/wives: Imelda (Pitts) Bernard McDermott - Storm Lake, IA. Shirley (Pitts) Laurance Kennedy - Denison, IA...
Theresa Mae Denery
May 15, 2021
Theresa Mae Denery, the daughter of Michael and Denise Meissner was born September 17, 1990, in Flint, MI. Her childhood years were spent in Grand Blanc, MI where she attended school and graduated from high school in 2008. Following high school, she moved to Cherokee, IA where she worked various jobs while taking classed to become a CNA. She later...
Roberta Kaye Klingborg
May 14, 2021
Roberta 'Kaye' Klingborg passed away from cancer on May 14, 2021. She spent her last days in her home supported by hospice and family. As an avid researcher of her family history, she always valued reading descriptive obituaries; storytelling to future generations. Here's her story.
Kaye grew up in Stanhope, Iowa. She was the third of 4...
James L. Hill
May 12, 2021
JAMES L. HILL, 80 , of Paullina, Iowa passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021 in the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Don Meyer will officiate. Public visitation with the family present will take place...


