Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

Serving Cherokee

Linda L. Flewelling

Linda L. Flewelling

May 13, 2020

LINDA LEE FLEWELLING , 77, of Spirit Lake, Iowa and formerly of rural Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her home in rural Spirit Lake, IA, after courageously battling a long illness.

Private graveside services will be held at the Pilot Township Cemetery, rural Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor David Simonson of the...

Robert "Bob"  Conley

Robert "Bob" Conley

May 13, 2020

          Bob was born on August 29, 1928 to James R. and Margaret “Hazel” (Collister) Conley.  He graduated from Wilson High School in Cherokee with the Class of 1947 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He spent from 1947-1950  in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as a Corpsman.  After his honorable discharge, he worked briefly...

Lynn D. Rhoads

Lynn D. Rhoads

May 12, 2020

LYNN D. RHOADS , 76, of Cherokee, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2020.

Private graveside services will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jean Morse will officiate. There will be no visitation. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is in charge of the...

Marvin G. Christensen

Marvin G. Christensen

May 12, 2020

MARVIN G. CHRISTENSEN , 79, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, May 12, 2020 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

Visitation for the public will be held on Friday, June 5 th from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the family present from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home...

Earl F. Pickens

Earl F. Pickens

May 11, 2020

EARL F. PICKENS , 85, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020 at his residence in Fort Dodge.

A private family graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Boothby Funeral...

Nathan E. Leidahl

Nathan E. Leidahl

May 9, 2020

NATHAN E. LEIDAHL , 74, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Saturday morning, May 9, 2020 at Sanford Heart in Sioux Falls, S.D. following a short illness.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 23 rd , at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Eric Wright will officiate....

Gerald "Jerry" Floyd Dunn

Gerald "Jerry" Floyd Dunn

May 1, 2020

Gerald Floyd Dunn “Jerry”, the son of Floyd Temple and Marie Ella Pauline (Krekow) Dunn was born December 30, 1930, at the residence behind Dunn’s Café in Remsen. His childhood years were spent in Remsen where he attended school and graduated from Remsen High School in 1949.

 Jerry was attending a basketball tournament in Orange City, IA, where he met...

Victoria L. "Vicki" Dilocker

Victoria L. "Vicki" Dilocker

Apr 28, 2020

VICTORIA L. "VICKI" DILOCKER , 60, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 13 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa . Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate....

James Franklin Bezoni, Sr.

James Franklin Bezoni, Sr.

Apr 22, 2020

James (Jim) Franklin Bezoni, Sr., lifelong resident of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa, on April 22, 2020. Jim was born in Storm Lake, Iowa, on April 28, 1942, the son of Harold and Mildred (Martin) Bezoni.  Jim lived in his family’s home in Aurelia his entire life. He attended school in Aurelia. Jim married...

Debra Ann Shear

Debra Ann Shear

Apr 22, 2020

 Debra Ann Shear, the daughter of Herb and Hilda (Stephens) Boettger was born on June 24, 1951, in Sioux City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in rural Merrill, IA. She later attended and graduated from Le Mars High School in 1970.

 On November 7, 1973, Debra was united In marriage to Howard Shear at Elk Point, SD. Following their...

Deborah Ann Morrow

Deborah Ann Morrow

Apr 18, 2020

Deborah Ann Morrow, the daughter of James and Kathleen (Peck) Letts was born on March 9, 1957 in Inglewood, CA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee, IA where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 1975.

 On November 18, 1977, Deborah was united in marriage to Donald “Ike” Morrow. She worked at K- Products in Marcus...

Sheila J. Ball

Sheila J. Ball

Apr 16, 2020

SHEILA J. BALL , 62, of Sutherland, Iowa, passed away Thursday evening, April 16, 2020 at Careage Hills in Cherokee, Iowa.

Private family memorial services will be held in Arkansas at a later date. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com...

Ada M. Davis

Ada M. Davis

Apr 14, 2020

ADA M. DAVIS , 72, of Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away Tuesday evening, April 14, 2020 at her residence.

Private family services will be held at a late date. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com

Ada was...

Lyle L. Martin

Lyle L. Martin

Apr 9, 2020

LYLE L.  MARTIN , 89, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday evening, April 9, 2020 at Careage Hills in Cherokee.

Due to the COVID-19 social gathering restrictions, memorial services will be held at a later date. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can...

Steven D. Nagel

Steven D. Nagel

Apr 4, 2020

STEVEN D.  NAGEL , 66, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his residence.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 29th, at 1 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate. Please practice social distancing and bring a lawn chair...

Herman Kenneth Paulsen, Jr.

Herman Kenneth Paulsen, Jr.

Apr 3, 2020

SERVICES There are no services planned at this time.

Marjorie Ann Zarr

Marjorie Ann Zarr

Apr 3, 2020

MARJORIE ANN  ZARR , 89, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

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

Margo A. Townsend

Margo A. Townsend

Mar 27, 2020

MARGO A.  TOWNSEND , 57, of Quimby, Iowa, passed away Friday morning, March 27, 2020 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left...

Coralyn June Walters

Coralyn June Walters

Mar 26, 2020

CORALYN JUNE  WALTERS , 78, of Quimby, Iowa, passed away Thursday evening, March 26, 2020 at Careage Hills in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 26th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Quimby United Methodist Church. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be held...

Kenneth H. "Kenny" Bern

Kenneth H. "Kenny" Bern

Mar 24, 2020

KENNETH H. "KENNY" BERN, 92, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, March 24, 2020 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. at the Little Sioux Event Center, 201 Linden St. Cherokee, Iowa. Burial will be in...