Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

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Robert E. "Bob" Cresap

Robert E. "Bob" Cresap

Feb 9, 2020

ROBERT E.  "BOB"  CRESAP, 60, of Holstein, Iowa, passed away Sunday evening, February 9, 2020 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 14 th , at 11 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Father Daniel Rupp will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Duane J. Driesen

Duane J. Driesen

Feb 2, 2020

Duane Jay Driesen was born July 25, 1950, in Canton, SD. He was one of ten children born to Ed and Elsiena (Kooima) Driesen. He was raised on the family farm near Rock Valley, IA, and attended the local schools. In 1969, he married Sheila Hevern, and the couple became parents to two children, David and Cindy. Duane was engaged...

Virginia S. Kohn

Virginia S. Kohn

Jan 30, 2020

Virginia Sue Grindle, the daughter of Rhea (Greenwood) and Virgil Grindle, was born July 5, 1955, in Hamburg, IA. She grew up in Glenwood, IA, where she attended the local schools. Following graduation she attended Beauty School, and enjoyed working in a hair salon.   Virginia was set up on a blind date with Douglas Kohn, and the two were...

Delbert Duane Medick

Delbert Duane Medick

Jan 24, 2020

Delbert Duane Medick, the son of Andrew and Edna (Noah) Medick was born on September 12, 1932 at the family farm south of Cleghorn, IA. His childhood years were spent on the farm where he attended country school until 8th grade. He then attended and graduated from Cleghorn High School in 1952.

 On August 25, 1952, Delbert was united in...

Steven Richard Casey

Steven Richard Casey

Jan 20, 2020

Steven Richard Casey, the son of Freeman and Hilda (Torbensen) Casey was born on October 8, 1952, at Moorhead, IA. At an early age, his family moved to Cherokee where he attended school and Graduated from Washington High School in 1971. While there, Steve was a member of the Cherokee Young Singers led by Gary Leatherman. He also excelled in...

David J. Stodden

David J. Stodden

Jan 20, 2020

DAVID J.  STODDEN , 64, of Marcus, Iowa, passed away Monday morning, January 20, 2020 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus, Iowa. Pastor Kevin Roop will officiate. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran...

Tamra "Tammy" Lee Gravenish

Tamra "Tammy" Lee Gravenish

Jan 19, 2020

Tamra Lee Gravenish , the daughter of Vernon “Gus” and Marlyce “Mavis” (Bengtson) Bergstrom was born April 27, 1953, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 1971.

 On December 29, 1972, she was united in marriage to Dennis “Bim” Gravenish. They were blessed with one daughter,...

Rev. Delmar  Duane Carlson

Rev. Delmar Duane Carlson

Jan 18, 2020

Delmar Duane Carlson was born July 27, 1930, in Stromsburg, Nebraska, to Ernest and Edna (Carlson) Carlson. Hi died January 20, 2020. Delmar grew up speaking both Swedish and English and enjoyed all things Swedish—even Lutefisk. He graduated from Stromsburg High School where he was a member of National Honor Society, music, band and basketball. He received BA from Bethany...

Susan  C Glouser

Susan C Glouser

Jan 11, 2020

Susan C. Glouser 75 passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 11, 2020. Susas was born December 10, 1944 in Sioux City, IA. She graduated from Heelen High School in Sioux City, and attended college in Lincoln, NE. Susan loved her family and also loved animals.

 She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Glouser, Jr. in...

Jane Pittman

Jane Pittman

Jan 11, 2020

JANE PITTMAN , 83, of Storm Lake, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence

Private family graveside services will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. It was Jane's wish to be cremated. There will be no visitation. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee,...

Lyle L. Letsche

Lyle L. Letsche

Jan 11, 2020

Lyle Letsche , 85, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday morning, Jan 11 th , 2020 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16 th , at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate. Burial will be in...

Scott M. Faris

Scott M. Faris

Jan 10, 2020

SERVICES Funeral arrangements are currently pending at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee.

Shirley M. Lochner

Shirley M. Lochner

Jan 10, 2020

SHIRLEY M.  LOCHNER , 83, of Cherokee, Iowa, formerly of Meriden, Iowa, passed away Friday morning, January 10, 2020 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa. Pastor Larry Ostercamp and Pastor Andrew...

Rebecca "Becky"  Tuttle

Rebecca "Becky" Tuttle

Jan 7, 2020

 Rebecca “Becky” Tuttle, the daughter of Erick and Josephine (Curtis) Johnson was born on April 8, 1944 in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee, where she was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She graduated from Washington High School in 1962. After graduation, she attended NBT in Sioux City, IA.

 On April 14, 1963, Becky was...

Phyllis E. Gosmire

Phyllis E. Gosmire

Jan 3, 2020

Phyllis Evelyn Peterson Gosmire

December 21, 1918 – January 3, 2020

Phyllis Gosmire died on January 3, 2020, after a brief illness. She had recently celebrated her 101st birthday.

Phyllis was born to Albert and Ruth Peterson at their home south of Meriden, Iowa, because...

Sharon (Clark) Harold

Sharon (Clark) Harold

Jan 1, 2020

Sharon Clark Harold, 86, of Chester, Virginia, formerly of Quimby, Iowa,  passed away on January 1, 2020 in Chester, Virginia.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Grandview Cemetery in Quimby, Iowa.  Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the Quimby Community...

Brad Robert Clark

Brad Robert Clark

Jan 1, 2020

BRAD ROBERT  CLARK , 63 , of Quimby, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his home in Quimby.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 8 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. Burial will be in...

Matthew Wade Simmons

Matthew Wade Simmons

Dec 31, 2019

MATTHEW WADE  SIMMONS , 47, of Pierson, Iowa, originally from Quimby, Iowa, passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 6. 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Howard Avery will...

Pamela Mae Mohning

Pamela Mae Mohning

Dec 29, 2019

Pamela “Pam” Mohning, 63, of Marcus, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Pamela Mae was born on June 8, 1956 to Keith and Twila Mae (Klingensmith) Klaschen. Pam grew up in the Grand Meadow area. Pam was baptised and confirmed at Meadow Star Church. She attended Marcus Community High School.  Her three...

Chad Robert Schlenger

Chad Robert Schlenger

Dec 28, 2019

Chad Robert Schlenger, 44, passed away unexpectedly on December 28th, 2019 at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. His services will be held Sunday January 5th, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Greenwood Funeral Home in Marcus Iowa.   Chad Schlenger was born on November 2nd, 1975 in Cherokee, Iowa to Robert and Pamela Schlenger. Chad had many talents that...