Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

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Edward A. "Ed" Smith

Edward A. "Ed" Smith

Jul 3, 2020

EDWARD A. "ED" SMITH, 78, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away unexpectedly, Friday afternoon, July 3, 2020.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 9 th , at 1:30 p.m. at the Little Sioux Event Center in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate. Burial will be in the Afton Township Cemetery, rural Cherokee, Iowa....

Louise Elizabeth Sitzmann

Louise Elizabeth Sitzmann

Jul 1, 2020

Louise Elizabeth Sitzmann, the daughter of Gerhard and Susan (Gengler) Probst, was born on October 19, 1933, in Le Mars, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Le Mars where she attended school and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School. After graduation, she attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, IA for two years.

 On August 23, 1955, Louise was...

Orville L. Sund

Orville L. Sund

Jul 1, 2020

ORVILLE L. SUND , 79, of Quimby, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

It was Orville's wish to be cremated and there be no services at this time. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences...

Dale Harry Scott

Dale Harry Scott

Jun 28, 2020

Dale Harry Scott, the son of Hal and Arlene (Godberson) Scott, was born December 20, 1946, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he attended school. In 1965, Dale entered into the United State Navy, stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk where he worked as a machinist mate. During his service, he received the Presidential Unit...

Rachel J. Woltman

Rachel J. Woltman

Jun 26, 2020

RACHEL J. WOLTMAN , 77, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Friday evening, June 26, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

Rachel was born in Spencer, Iowa to Russell & Edna (Shelgren) Lovrien on September 23, 1942. Her parents who were both school teachers moved their family to the Humboldt area where...

Lester P. Webb

Lester P. Webb

Jun 24, 2020

LESTER P. WEBB , 98, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 29 th , at 11 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery...

Paula Louise Rhea

Paula Louise Rhea

Jun 24, 2020

Paula Louise Rhea, the daughter of Gus and Pauline (McManigal) La Scala, was born October 10, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux City where she attended St. Joseph Catholic School and later graduated from Heelan High School. After high school, Paula worked various jobs. She lived in Spencer and various NW Iowa communities before...

Gloria M. French

Gloria M. French

Jun 23, 2020

Gloria M. French, the daughter of Pete and Zina (Cote) Brown was born on October 12, 1928, in Emmetsburg, IA. She attended school and graduated from Peterson High School. She later went to NIT in Sioux City, IA.

 On October 17, 1948, Gloria was united in marriage to Lloyd French in Sutherland, IA. She spent most of her married life...

Karen K. "Kit" Lee

Karen K. "Kit" Lee

Jun 22, 2020

KAREN K. "KIT" LEE , 67, of Alta, Iowa, passed away Monday morning, June 22, 2020 in the Methodist Manor Retirement Community at Storm Lake, Iowa.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, June 26 th , at 11 a.m. at the Silver Township Cemetery, rural Quimby, Iowa. Pastor Howard Avery will...

Judith Ann Buss

Judith Ann Buss

Jun 21, 2020

SERVICES Private family services will be held at a later date.

Shannon Jewell Goth

Shannon Jewell Goth

Jun 14, 2020

Shannon Jewell Goth, the daughter of Clyde and Marion (Bakker) Hale, was born on July 8, 1954, in Los Angeles, CA. Her childhood years were spent in California where she attended grade school. At the age of 14, her family moved to Iowa. She later attended school in Cherokee and graduated from Washington High School in 1972. After high school...

Matthew Charles Schmillen

Matthew Charles Schmillen

Jun 9, 2020

Matthew Charles Schmillen, the son of Chuck and Diane (Perrin) Schmillen was born on May 20, 1975, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Marcus where he attended school and graduated in 1993. Matt started running an excavator and other heavy equipment when he was 14 years old, and became quite skilled at what he did. He attended...

James L. "Jim" Cates Jr.

James L. "Jim" Cates Jr.

May 31, 2020

JAMES L. "JIM" CATES, JR., passed away Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2020, at the St Lucas Healthcare home in Faribault, Minnesota.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 8th, at 10:30 am at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa with...

Donna R. Cattermole

Donna R. Cattermole

May 28, 2020

DONNA R. CATTERMOLE, 88, of Carroll, Iowa, passed away Thursday evening, May 28, 2020 in the Good Samaritan Society of Manson, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 5 th at 10 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Burial of cremains will be in the...

Diane K. Erickson

Diane K. Erickson

May 27, 2020

DIANE K. ERICKSON , 73, of Meriden, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements....

Georgine D. Carnes

Georgine D. Carnes

May 23, 2020

GEORGINE D. CARNES , 91, of rural Cherokee, Iowa, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, May 23, 2020, in the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein, Iowa.

Private family services will be held at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Quimby, Iowa. Burial will be in the Pilot Township Cemetery, rural Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor David Doellinger will officiate....

Charles D. "Chuck" Steele

Charles D. "Chuck" Steele

May 18, 2020

CHARLES D. "CHUCK" STEELE , 64 of Cherokee, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his residence.

A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the family %Boothby Funeral Home P.O. Box 1004 Cherokee, Iowa 51012. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa...

Mary Patricia (Ryan) Peters

Mary Patricia (Ryan) Peters

May 17, 2020

Mary Patricia Peters was born on November 15th 1948 in Storm Lake Iowa. When she was a small child, her parents, Joseph Romain and Joanne, moved the family to Cherokee where Mary attended Immaculate Conception Parochial School, graduating in 1967.

After high school, Mary continued her studies at NTB Business School in Sioux City. Later she took a job at...

Bryan K. Byerly

Bryan K. Byerly

May 15, 2020

BRYAN KENNETH BYERLY , 60, of Washta, Iowa, passed away Friday evening, May 15, 2020 at his residence.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, May 21 st , at 11 a.m. at the Sunset View Cemetery in Washta, Iowa. Pastor Joe Goemaat of The Taintor Community Church at Taintor, Iowa will...

Ramona Sue Weins

Ramona Sue Weins

May 15, 2020

Ramona Sue Weins , 77, of Fort Dodge died on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge, IA.

Visitation and a time of sharing memories with the family will be held on Saturday, August 22nd from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee,...