Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa
Serving Cherokee
Louise M. Dobson
Mar 4, 2021
LOUISE M. DOBSON , 88, of Holstein, Iowa, passed away, Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2021 at Holstein Senior Living in Holstein, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor David Hall will officiate. Burial of the cremains will be in...
Joyce Ann Rohweder
Feb 27, 2021
Joyce Ann Rohweder, the daughter of Wilbur and Eva (Moorhead) Rydstrom was born September 18, 1935, in Alta, Iowa. She graduated from Fairview Consolidated School.
She was united in marriage to Thomas Hallcock on August 29, 1956 in Alta, IA. Joyce was later married to Larry Rohweder on June 5, 1965, in Storm Lake, IA.
Joyce worked at Bjorstead Drug...
Ann M. Peck
Feb 22, 2021
Ann M. Peck, the daughter of Elvin and Esther (Barton) Barnes, was born July 30, 1940, in Winner, SD. Her childhood years were spent in Winner, where she attended school and graduated from High School in 1958. She then attended college in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated as an x-ray tech.
Ann moved to Cherokee, IA following college and worked...
James F. Specht
Feb 20, 2021
James Francis Specht, was born to John Nicholas and Helen Mary (McNeil) Specht on October 21, 1930 on the family farm. He was premature, weighing only 4 lbs. with a severe case of jaundice he fought on. He was placed in a shoe box and kept warm on a cob stove. He was tough from the start. He attended school...
Elsie J. Wester
Feb 20, 2021
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ELSIE J. WESTER , 97, of Cherokee, Iowa, formerly of rural Paullina, Iowa, passed away...
Leon R. Stanford
Feb 16, 2021
LEON R. STANFORD , 96, of Larrabee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Medical City North Hills, in North Richland Hills, Texas.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 5 th , at 1 p.m. at the Larrabee United Methodist Church in Larrabee, Iowa. Pastor Robin Thomas will officiate. Visitation with...
Delmar And Lela Warner
Feb 1, 2021
Graveside memorial services for Delmar and Lela Warner will be held on Monday, June 20 th at 11:00 a.m. at Washta Sunset View Cemetery with military rites by L.A. Wescott Post #2253 and the Cherokee American Legion. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. There will be a luncheon immediately following at the Washta United Methodist Church. The...
Glen "Bud" Downer
Jan 31, 2021
Glen ‘Bud’ Allen Downer was born December 24, 1948 on a farm northeast of Sutherland on a hill that overlooks the Bible camp. He lived there with his mother Bessie, his grandparents Harvey and Pearl, and his uncle Wally until the age of 4 years. At that time they moved to Calumet, where he lived the rest of his life. ...
Patricia A. Buck
Jan 28, 2021
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Patricia Arlene Buck, 95 , passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021, at Cherokee Specialty Care.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. Burial...
Rebecca L. "Becky" Hoeppner
Jan 28, 2021
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Rebecca L. "Becky" Hoeppner, 60, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Larry...
Timothy Ryan Carey
Jan 28, 2021
Chances are if you were ever following a University of Northern Iowa Panther football or basketball game; Timothy Ryan Carey was following it along with you. As of January 28, 2021, Tim has upgraded his ticket, and moved into the grand suite of heaven to continue watching his beloved Panthers from a better angle.
Following a courageous 3+ year battle...
Joyce A. Groff
Jan 26, 2021
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Joyce Alberta Lane Groff , 93, passed away, peacefully, at Lakes Regional Hospital at Spirit Lake, Iowa, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, with her daughter at her side.
Private family services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at...
Patricia Jane Brady
Jan 21, 2021
Patricia Jane Brady, the daughter of Cecil and Agnes (Crawford) Krohn, was born September 4, 1935, in Atlantic, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Adair, Iowa before moving to Remsen, Iowa in 1942, where she attended school and graduated from Remsen St. Mary’s High School. On August 9, 1955, Patricia was united in marriage to Philip Brady of...
Shirley D. Roese
Jan 19, 2021
Shirley D. Roese, the daughter of Orville and Lillian (Andrews) Hinrichs, was born on February 28, 1934, in Pomeroy, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at Mission Covenant Church in Pomeroy. Her childhood years were spent on the farm where she attended country school through 8th grade. She then attended and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1952. After high...
Nancy F. Boll
Jan 18, 2021
Nancy F. Boll , 86, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Monday morning, January 18, 2020 at her residence.
Nancy was born on July 21, 1934 to Gus and Eva (Frenette) Clark at Pittsfield, New Hampshire. She worked on the assembly line for Sylvania and then Schaeffer Pen in Fort Madison, Iowa before her retirement in...
Betty J. Halder
Jan 15, 2021
Betty Jo Halder was born on November 2, 1932, on a farm west of Pocahontas, IA to George and Mary Benita Milefchik. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School graduating in 1950. After graduation, she worked a short time at the Farmer’s Coop Elevator.
On January 12, 1952, Betty was united in marriage to Raymond Halder. They lived on a farm...
Harold Lewis Glover, Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
Harold Lewis Glover, Jr., the son of Harold and Mary Ann (Kirchner) Glover, Sr., was born August 12, 1971, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee. He attended Willow School and graduated from Washington High School in 1990.
Following his schooling, Harold remained in Cherokee, where he worked for several different businesses over the years, which include,...
Darlene M. Fletcher
Jan 2, 2021
Darlene M. Fletcher, the daughter of James and Agnes Mundy, was born on June 7, 1923, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Sutherland where she attended school and graduated from Sutherland High School.
She was united in marriage to Roman “Red” Solko. They had two sons, Vernon and Marvin. She was later married Clarence Fletcher.
Darlene worked...
Warren D. Moon
Dec 30, 2020
WARREN D. MOON , 84, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 30. 2020 in the Cherokee Specialty Care.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 2 nd at 3 p.m. the Onawa Cemetery at Onawa, Iowa. Pastor Michael Lewis will officiate. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the...


