Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

Serving Cherokee

Sheryl F. Hoeppner

Sheryl F. Hoeppner

Dec 21, 2019

SHERYL F.  HOEPPNER , 77, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. Burial will be in...

Bridgette Ann Schwebach

Bridgette Ann Schwebach

Dec 19, 2019

BRIDGETTE ANN  SCHWEBACH , 58, Concordia, Missouri, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her residence.

Bridgette was born on April 12, 1961 at Primghar, Iowa to Donald & Sheryl (Woock) Schwebach.

She had worked for Tyson Foods in Cherokee for about 28 years, many of these as...

Dee L. Enderlin

Dee L. Enderlin

Dec 19, 2019

Dee (Jones) Enderlin went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019. She was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother to her family. She passed away as a result of complications from MS—a disease she battled most of her adult life. Dee loved her Savior God intimately, and longed for those she loved to know Him as intimately...

Donnia K. Schmidt

Donnia K. Schmidt

Dec 18, 2019

DONNIA K.  SCHMIDT , 72, of rural Meriden, Iowa, passed away Wednesday morning, December 18 th at Mercy One Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23 rd , at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate....

Jerome D. Peterson

Jerome D. Peterson

Dec 14, 2019

Jerome D. Peterson , life-long resident of the agricultural community in Cherokee County, passed away Saturday December 14, 2019, at the age of 92, in his winter home in Mesa, Arizona. His passing was peaceful, surrounded by loved ones. "Jerry" leaves us a legacy of devotion to his church; service to his community and nation; a model...

Rodney Lee Robinson

Rodney Lee Robinson

Dec 13, 2019

Rodney Lee Robinson was born in Cherokee, IA, November 25, 1965, to Mike and Gerri (Steward) Robinson. He was raised in Cherokee, and graduated from Washington High School in 1984. Shortly after graduation he went to work for the family business, Robinson’s Furniture and Floor Covering—working alongside his mom and dad for more than 30 years.   When he wasn’t...

Thomas L. Van Hoff

Thomas L. Van Hoff

Dec 9, 2019

Thomas L. Van Hoff, 79, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away suddenly, Monday afternoon, December 9, 2019.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, December 16 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate. There will be military rites following the service outside at...

Candlelight Service Of  Remembrance

Candlelight Service Of Remembrance

Dec 8, 2019

The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee and Marcus will be hosting their annual Candlelight Service of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee.The holidays are a special time of year. A time to spend with family and reflect on years gone by. It is a time for tears, laughter, and most of...

Rodney Keith Stowater

Rodney Keith Stowater

Dec 7, 2019

Rodney Keith Stowater, the son of J.C. and Ella (Schoenrock) Stowater, was born on May 12, 1945 in Le Mars, IA. He was born on Hospital Days so he was a “free baby.” Rod was baptized and confirmed at rural Trinity Lutheran Church, Marcus, Iowa. He attended country school until third grade. He graduated from Marcus High School in 1963.

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Christmas Remembrance Service

Christmas Remembrance Service

Dec 1, 2019

THE BOOTHBY FUNERAL HOME IS HAVING THEIR CHRISTMAS

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE ON SATURDAY,  DECEMBER  7 TH

AT 7 P.M. IN OUR CHAPEL ON EAST MAIN ST. IN DOWNTOWN CHEROKEE.  WE

WOULD INVITE ANYONE FROM THE FAMILIES WE HAVE SERVED ALONG ...

Velma Mae  Garvin

Velma Mae Garvin

Nov 29, 2019

 Velma was born May 27, 1930 to Matt and Josephine Schwartz.  She was raised in Hartington, Nebraska. Being the oldest sibling of 12, she always had a lot of responsibilities growing up: farm chores of milking cows, tending the garden, working in the fields & caring for littler ones...

She met Richard (Dick) Garvin on a blind date while on...

Gale Diane Kruger

Gale Diane Kruger

Nov 25, 2019

Gale Diane (Ewoldt) Kruger was born to Leonard and Grace Ewoldt on September 21, 1942. Gale grew up on the farm and attended Hartley Schools. After graduation Gale was united in marriage to Lyle Kruger. They made their home in Cherokee, IA. Gale was an amazing seamstress. She worked for Hope’s Fashion Farm and did clothing alterations for local merchants...

Joseph John Kohn

Joseph John Kohn

Nov 25, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Kohn, the son of Marvin and Martha (Nilles) Kohn, was born November 15, 1945, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he attended school and graduated from I.C. High School in 1964. After high school, Joe worked at Perrin Fur Farm for a short time and then worked for Lubeck Oil in Cherokee for...

Marjorie A. Gauthier

Marjorie A. Gauthier

Nov 23, 2019

MARJIE A.  GAUTHIER , 76, of rural Cherokee, Iowa, passed peacefully over into the Lord's loving arms on Saturday, November 23, 2019with loved ones at her side

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 30 th , at 2 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Robin Thomas will...

Tony  Raymond  Morris

Tony Raymond Morris

Nov 21, 2019

Tony Raymond Morris, the son of George and Roberta (Cosman) Morris Jr. was born on August 9, 1952, at Ottumwa, IA. His childhood years were spent in Ottumwa where he attended school and graduated from Ottumwa High School. After graduation, Tony enlisted in the United States Marines where he served until his honorable discharge.

 On May 1, 1976, Tony was...

Elaine R. Meyer

Elaine R. Meyer

Nov 20, 2019

ELAINE R.  MEYER , 70, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Wednesday evening, November 20, 2019 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 25 th at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurelia, Iowa. Pastor Derek Evans will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Gerald "Jerry"  Voge

Gerald "Jerry" Voge

Nov 16, 2019

Gerald Austin Voge, the son of Walter and Geneva (Leonard) Voge, was born June 18, 1938, at Galva, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Galva where he received his education and graduated in 1956. After high school he attended Iowa State for a semester and returned home to help his father farm. On June 19, 1965, Gerald was united...

Francis L. Heid

Francis L. Heid

Nov 14, 2019

FRANCIS L.  HEID , 84, long-time resident of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday evening, November 14, 2019 in Ames, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 21st, at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Father Mark Stoll will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Nancy J. Nielsen

Nancy J. Nielsen

Nov 13, 2019

NANCY J.  (CLARK)  NIELSEN , 69, of rural Quimby, Iowa, passed away Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at her residence and she has donated her body to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

I would like everyone to know that my work here is done. I have received a call, a sort of...

Terry Lowell Willbrandt

Terry Lowell Willbrandt

Nov 8, 2019

Terry Willbrandt 73, passed away on November 8, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City after a brief illness.  Terry was born August 18, 1946 to Lois and George Lowell “Bill” Willbrandt, and was a longtime resident of Cherokee.  Terry was a Veteran, and served in Vietnam between 1967-1970.  He went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Fort...