Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

Serving Cherokee

Gerald Allen Pallesen

Gerald Allen Pallesen

Nov 15, 2020

SERVICES Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Patricia K. Johansen

Patricia K. Johansen

Nov 12, 2020

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PATRICIA K. JOHANSEN , 77, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Thursday night in the MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Meriden Evangelical Free...

Albert "Bud" L. Leonard, Jr.

Albert "Bud" L. Leonard, Jr.

Nov 11, 2020

ALBERT L. "BUD" LEONARD JR. , 79, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020 at his home.

Private family memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. Burial of the cremains will be in...

Leo   Jordahl

Leo Jordahl

Nov 6, 2020

Leo Jordahl, the youngest child of Christian and Caroline (Hatleli) Jordahl, was born August 6, 1926, in Albert Lea, MN. His childhood years were spent in Albert Lea where he attended school and graduated from Central High School. After high school, Leo went to work for Wilson Foods. While working at Wilson foods he was able to attend the University...

David M. Hill

David M. Hill

Nov 6, 2020

DAVID M.  HILL, 78 of Kenyon, Minnesota and originally of Cherokee Co., Iowa, passed away Friday morning, November 6, 2020 at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jon Riggert will officiate. Burial...

David Keith Bofenkamp

David Keith Bofenkamp

Nov 5, 2020

David K. Bofenkamp was born December 18, 1943 in Sac City Iowa, the son of Joseph Anthony and Pearl Viola (Nelson). He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. The family moved to Cherokee in 1954. He graduated from Immaculate Conception HS in 1963. He then served in the Army from 1964 to 1968, three of those years being...

Kathryn L. Leonard

Kathryn L. Leonard

Nov 3, 2020

KATHRYN L. LEONARD , 73, of Correctionville, Iowa, formerly of Washta, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, November 3, 2020 at her residence in Correctionville.

Private family services will be held. There will be no visitation. Burial of the cremains will be in the Quimby Cemetery at a later date. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee,...

Marian D. Johnson

Marian D. Johnson

Nov 1, 2020

MARIAN  D.  JOHNSON , 83, of rural Cleghorn, Iowa passed away Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2020 in the Holstein Good Samaritan Society.

Funeral services for Marian will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cherokee. Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate. Burial will be in the Marcus-Amherst...

Harold D. Zarr Sr.

Harold D. Zarr Sr.

Nov 1, 2020

HAROLD  D.  ZARR  SR. 93, of Sioux City, Iowa and formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Sunday morning, November 1, 2020 at his residence in Sioux City.

Memorial services for Harold and his wife Marjorie will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the St. James United Methodist Church in Sioux...

Margaret Irene Lehto

Margaret Irene Lehto

Oct 25, 2020

SERVICES Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Bernice Mcintosh

Bernice Mcintosh

Oct 23, 2020

BERNICE MCINTOSH, 98 , long-time resident of Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, where she lived since 2018.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 30 th , at 2 p.m. at the Cleghorn Presbyterian Church. Mr. Don Tisthammer will officiate. Private family...

Marcia A. "Marty" Warrender

Marcia A. "Marty" Warrender

Oct 22, 2020

MARCIA A. "MARTY" WARRENDER , 78, of Washta, Iowa, passed away Thursday morning, October 22, 2020 in Unity Point Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. Burial will be in...

Erma Kathryn Bush

Erma Kathryn Bush

Oct 21, 2020

     Erma Kathryn Cecelia Delores, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Goetzinger) Ruden, was born on July 18, 1931, on the family farm near Oyens, Iowa. Erma’s childhood years were spent farming with her family, including seven brothers and four sisters. During her teen years, Erma worked for a physician’s wife in Alton and a local beekeeper. Erma had many fond...

Rory Ray Booth

Rory Ray Booth

Oct 14, 2020

Rory Ray Booth was born on October 31, 1972 in Le Mars, Iowa, the firstborn child of the late Gary and Sheila Booth. He graduated from Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School and attended several colleges, including most recently Briar Cliff University.

 On September 24, 2005, Rory and Amber Hanson were united in marriage at Holy Name Catholic Church. They made their home...

Jack L. Klingborg

Jack L. Klingborg

Oct 10, 2020

JACK KLINGBORG, 83, of Cherokee, Iowa, died Saturday evening, Oct. 10, 2020 at Unity Point Health-St Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa from Covid-19 infection.

Private family graveside services will be held at the Quimby Cemetery in Quimby, Iowa. There will be no visitation. Masks will be required to be worn at the...

Carol L. Bradstreet

Carol L. Bradstreet

Oct 8, 2020

CAROL L. BRADSTREET , 74, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday morning, October 8, 2020 with her family by her side at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, following a courageous three year battle with A.L.S.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 12 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in...

Marlene Lucille Cave

Marlene Lucille Cave

Oct 7, 2020

Marlene Lucille Cave, the daughter of Henry and Erma (Griese) Schoeneman was born February 26, 1933, in Rock Rapids, IA her childhood years were spent in Rock Rapids. Her family moved to Milford, IA, and she graduated from Milford High School.

 On June 12, 1955, Marlene was united in marriage to Wayne Cave in Spencer. Following their marriage, they moved...

Leland "Lee" Darwin Sellers

Leland "Lee" Darwin Sellers

Oct 6, 2020

Leland Darwin Sellers, the son of Carl and Lola (Boggs) Sellers, was born May 25, 1935, in Boone, IA. He attended school in Marshalltown, IA where he graduated in 1953. Following graduation, he served in the National Guard and later enlisted in the military. While in the military, Lee was stationed in Germany, and served with the military police until...

Jeanette Helen Arndt

Jeanette Helen Arndt

Sep 30, 2020

Jeanette Helen Arndt, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Schall) Hart was born on June 3, 1939, in Pocahontas, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Gilmore City, IA, where she attended school. During her junior years of school, she moved to Fort Dodge, IA, where she attended and graduated from Fort Dodge St. Edmunds High School. She later attended...

Harlan Wayne Sealman

Harlan Wayne Sealman

Sep 22, 2020

Harlan Wayne Sealman , 59, passed away on September 22, 2020 in Cherokee, Iowa following a short illness.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 4-6 p.m. at the Spring Lake Park Shelter house in Cherokee, Iowa. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family...