Obituaries

May 11, 2021

James “Jim” Beck of Cherokee, IA passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday afternoon May 11, 2021, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

 Jim was born on February 17, 1938, at Ruthven, IA to John and Faye (Whitford) Beck. He graduated from Brooke High School in 1956. He was married to Shirley (Jones) Beck on February 17, 1960 at...

May 4, 2021

RECORDING OF THE BEVERLY J. LEONARD FUNERAL

Beverly J. Leonard , 86, of rural Washta, Iowa passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 4, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at...

May 3, 2021

Patty Ann Knudsen “Stormy” Nelson, was born on June 21, 1949 to Arthur Nelson and Ruby Pearl Nelson (Synder) in Sioux City, Iowa. Patty was a twin to Peggy Prodehl. Patty had three brothers, John Nelson, James Nelson, and Alva Nelson. Patty attended high school at Central in Sioux City, IA, and graduated in 1967. She attended the Lackland Air...

Apr 29, 2021

     Robert “Steven” Dolph passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home in Cherokee. Steve was born May 4, 1965 in Red Oak, IA to Robert and Mary (Albright) Dolph.

     In April of 1973, the family moved to Cherokee. Steve continued his education in Cherokee and graduated from high school in 1984.

     He was always active in...

Apr 29, 2021

On Thursday, April 29, 2021, Clark Allen Voge, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at Accura Health following a very brief illness at the age of 55. Clark was born April 13, 1966, in Cherokee, IA to Gerald and Laura (Krogman) Voge.

 Clark attended grade school and high school in Cherokee. He graduated from Washington High School in...

Apr 24, 2021

RONALD  J.  PETERSON , 76, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Careage Hills in Cherokee, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 30 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mark Leeds will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery at...

Apr 21, 2021

STANLEY  L.  OSWALD , 92, of rural Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Public visitation will be on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the family present from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral...

Apr 20, 2021

Debra A. Brooks , 64, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Careage Hills Nursing Home.

It was Debra's wish to be cremated and that there would be no services.  Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting with family with the arrangements.

Debra was born on December 1,...

Apr 19, 2021

Daniel Wilbert Swain of Cherokee Iowa passed away on April 19, 2021.  Dan was born in Milbank SD on Aug 12, 1934, the fourth of five children born to Rev Bruce Wright Swain and Alice (Moeller) Swain.  His early years were spent in Jefferson City, MO, but as the war drew to a close, his family relocated to Winner, SD. ...

Apr 17, 2021

LLOYD  L.  STINES  JR. 62, of Quimby, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church in Correctionville, Iowa.  Rev. Carl K. Benge will officiate. Online condolences can be...

Apr 17, 2021

 Elaine was born July 18, 1930 in Carroll, Iowa to Theodore and Loretta Happe, she graduated High School from St Angela’s Academy in Carroll, Iowa and attended Benedictine College in Kansas.  She married Bernard Kult on September 6th, 1950 and raised seven children thru the years. Mom worked part time as the kids got older at the local phone company...

Apr 11, 2021

Charles F. Prunty 84, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Sunday morning, April 11, 2021 at the Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Liberty Township Cemetery at Meriden, Iowa.  Pastor Jean Morse will officiate.  Public visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Apr 9, 2021

Sandra “Sandi” Lynn Beals, age 74 of Cherokee, IA, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. Visitation with the family present will be held at Greenwood-Schubert Funeral home from 10:30 am - noon on Saturday, April 24th. Graveside memorial services and inurnment will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Storm Lake, IA at 1 pm. Online condolences may be...

Apr 8, 2021

Livestream link for Terry D. Rupp Service

Terry D. Rupp 84 ,  of Cherokee, Iowa  passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Private memorial services for family only will be held on Tuesday, April...

Apr 6, 2021

Larry Dean Paeper, the son of Darwin and Beverly (Waterman) Paeper, was born August 26, 1964, in Storm Lake, IA. His childhood years were spent in Ida Grove, IA, where he attended grade school. His family moved to Cherokee, IA and where he graduated from Washington High School.

 After high school, he worked as a cook in Ida Grove. He...

Apr 4, 2021

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR DALE W. SKADELAND FUNERAL

DALE  W.  SKADELAND, 91, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Sunday morning, April 4, 2021 in the Cherokee Specialty Care.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 9 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev....

Apr 4, 2021

Betty Joan Stoneking, the daughter of Franklin and B. Arlyne (Wiese) Hargens, was born November 23, 1934, in Holstein, IA. She was baptized on June 23, 1935 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee. Her childhood years were spent in Cushing. She attended country school and later Cushing Consolidated School where she graduated in 1953.

 Betty was united in marriage to...

Mar 24, 2021

ERIC V. JOHNSON , 58, left this world on March 24th as a beloved husband, Dad and Papa. He was loved beyond measure. He battled his cancer like he lived life, with strength and without complaint.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in...

Mar 21, 2021

ELEANOR JEAN WILSON, 98, formerly of Alta, Iowa, Carson City, Nevada, and Fowler, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, March 21, 2021 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake, Iowa.

The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements. Her remains were cremated and there will be no visitation. Memorial services will...

Mar 20, 2021

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR BERNICE ODLE

BERNICE  ODLE , 99, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa.

Private family memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 27 th , at 10 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa....