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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
