James "Archie" Alan Bunkers
Aug 25, 2020
James “Archie” Alan Bunkers was born November 25, 1950 in Cherokee, to Derrell and Gloria (Thompson) Bunkers. He was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School. He started his college education at Iowa State University and then transferred to Oklahoma State University where he was part of the golf team and completed his Bachelor’s Degrees in Turf Management, Agronomy and...
Larry W. Maxwell
Aug 25, 2020
LARRY W. MAXWELL, 73, of Calumet, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in the Cherokee Specialty Care.
Funeral services will be held on Friday. August 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jean Morse will officiate. Burial will be made in...
Barbara Sue Nichols
Aug 23, 2020
Barbara Sue Nichols 77 , of Cherokee, Iowa passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2020 at the Cherokee Specialty Care Nursing Home. She was lovingly cared for by amazing hospice nurses in her final days.
There will be no funeral services at this time. It was Barbara's wish to be cremated. The...
Anthony "Tony" Eugene McAlpine
Aug 21, 2020
Anthony “Tony” McAlpine, the son of John McAlpine and Marlene Prostrollo, was born on October 3, 1986, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Larrabee. He attended school in Cherokee where he graduated from Washington High School in 2005.
Tony worked at Bogenrief Studios in Sutherland, Staple’s in Marcus, and most recently at Mummert Construction.
Tony was known...
Glenn Eugene Harris
Aug 14, 2020
GLENN EUGENE HARRIS , 65, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Visitation and a time of sharing memories will be held on Saturday, August 22nd from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Burial will...
Sandra Marie Pingel
Aug 9, 2020
Sandra Marie Pingel, the daughter of Harold C. and Gloria (Stadtmueller) Ford was born on May 29, 1958, in Anamosa, IA Mercy Hospital. Her childhood years were spent in Anamosa, IA where she attended school and graduated in 1976. While in school, she was active in sports and music.
She then attended Iowa State University, where she met LeDen Pingel....
Wendy Lynn Hunt
Aug 6, 2020
Wendy Lynn Hunt, the daughter of Howard and Maxine (Rohde) Smith was born on November 4, 1948, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Quimby where she attended and graduated from Willow Community Schools. She attended Iowa State University and later transferred to the University of Iowa where she earned a degree in teaching.
On December 30, 1972,...
Charlotte Ann Schmidt
Aug 4, 2020
SERVICES The family will have a Celebration of Charlotte's life on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cherokee V.F.W. The public is invited for a time of food and fellowship honoring Charlotte life.
Bobby "Bubba" Edward Bottjen
Aug 3, 2020
Bobby “Bubba” Edward Bottjen was born September 26, 1951 in Battle Creek, Iowa to Edward and Betty (McCleery) Bottjen. Bob graduated from Eastwood Community School in 1969. He then helped his dad in the plumbing business until entering the Army in June 1971 as an Aircraft Mechanic and Repairman. He was discharged in 1972.
On February 17, 1973, Bob was...
Mary A. Wascher
Jul 31, 2020
MARY A. WASCHER , 69, of Warsaw, Missouri and originally from Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on July 31, 2020 in Missouri.
Private family graveside memorial services will be held at a later date at the Liberty Township Cemetery, rural Meriden, Iowa. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements....
Harold W. Roberson
Jul 26, 2020
HAROLD W. ROBERSON, 81, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, July 26, 2020.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 30 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Sunset View Cemetery at Washta, Iowa. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. For the graveside service please follow social distancing...
Alma Jean Leonard
Jul 23, 2020
Alma was born on October 22, 1930, the daughter of Phil Jacob and Luella Dorothea (Witter) Wilmot in Boyer Valley, Iowa. She grew up in Cherokee and graduated from Wilson High School in 1950. Alma was a drum majorette in the band, worked at Woolworth’s, and loved to go roller skating. It was at the roller rink in...
Joan Rose Theisen-Cronin
Jul 23, 2020
Joan Rose Schilmoeller Theisen Cronin never complained, and she accepted loss – unless she was playing Scrabble.
She died July 23 at age 92 in Marcus, Iowa, where she retired in 1982 after a life on the farm. Joan was a devoted Roman Catholic and tireless daughter, mother, and wife whose life overflowed with family and with hard work.
Joan...
Mary E. Lampman
Jul 22, 2020
MARY E. LAMPMAN , 89 of Cherokee, Iowa, formerly of Lakefield, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday morning, July 22, 2020 at Accura Healthcare in Aurelia, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 25 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakefield United Methodist Church in Lakefield, Minnesota. Rev. Robert Moorlach will officiate....
Franklin Allen Herwig
Jul 21, 2020
Franklin Allen Herwig, the son of Wayne Sr. and Charlotte (Long) Herwig, was born June 18, 1953, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Paullina where he attended school and graduated from Paullina High School in 1971. He then attended NW Community College in Sheldon where he received a degree in accounting.
Frank moved to Cherokee and began...
Donna Lou Anderson
Jul 21, 2020
Donna Lou Eischen, daughter of Franklin and Marie (Schiltz) Eischen was born November 13, 1927 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Cherokee, IA. She completed high school at the Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Cherokee where she boarded with the Christina Hyndman family. She went on to St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA.
On April 23, 1947, Donna...
Donald M. Reeves
Jul 16, 2020
DONALD M. REEVES , 93, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 20 th from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the family present from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. During the...
Kathryn M. Hazen
Jul 14, 2020
KATHRYN M. HAZEN, 98, of Cherokee, Iowa went to be with the Lord and her Heavenly Father on Tuesday morning July 14, 2020 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday July, 18, 2020 at the First Church of Christ in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor David...
Steven J. Nelson
Jul 10, 2020
STEVEN J. NELSON , 51, of rural Meriden, Iowa, passed away Friday afternoon, July 10, 2020, due to injuries sustained in an ATV accident near his farm.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa. Pastor Andrew Mahoney and Pastor...
Tara Ellen Hodgeman
Jul 9, 2020
Tara Ellen “Grippie” Hodgeman, the daughter of Fred and Lucretia “Kish” Hodgeman, was born on August 8, 1972, in Lakeport, IL. Her childhood years were spent in Joliet, IL and she graduated from Plainsfield High School in Plainsfield, IL in 1990.
After school, Tara lived in Cherokee, IA where she worked at the Fareway Meat Department for six years. Tara...
