Obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

Jeanette Johnson, 88, formerly of Meriden, Iowa, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Edencrest Memory Care in Ankeny, Iowa, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Honoring her wishes, Jeanette will be cremated. A come and go Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM with lunch...

Aug 29, 2025

Dorothy Ann Sipes, age 90 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, IA. Graveside services will take place at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Good Hope Cemetery in Correctionville, IA. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the...

Aug 29, 2025

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR ROBERT J. HAAKINSON

Robert J. "Bob" Haakinson, 80, of Cherokee, Iowa, formerly of Storm Lake, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Funeral  mass will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake,...

Aug 26, 2025

ELSIE C. "BABE" TIGGES, 91, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life service will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Visitation with the family present will be held an hour prior...

Aug 25, 2025

MARK A. BURDORF, 71, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025 at his home in Cherokee, Iowa.

A come and go Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the...

Aug 15, 2025

Cindy Wilberding

Cindy (Huff) Wilberding, 68, of Cherokee, Iowa passed from this life to the next on August 15, 2025. A devoted and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Cindy leaves behind a legacy of wisdom and kindness that touched the lives of everyone she knew.

Cindy was born in Cherokee, Iowa on February 11, 1957,...

Aug 14, 2025

TRACY DEAN COOMBS, 47, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away  suddenly while working on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Visitation with the family present will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 7:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Mark Leeds will...

Aug 10, 2025

DAVID V. GENTRY of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 surrounded by family at

Careage Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Cherokee.

Graveside memorial services will take place Friday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Township

Cemetery in Meriden. Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate. Online condolences may be left at

Aug 9, 2025

Marlan Jay VanWyk, 66, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Sanborn, Iowa, to Arwin and Glenda (Uittenbogaard) VanWyk, Marlan grew up with a love for the outdoors and a deep appreciation for family and friends. He attended Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado,...

Aug 7, 2025

DR. JAMES R. "JIM" JOHANSEN, 82, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday night at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee Surrounded by his daughters after a short battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa.  Public family burial will be held in Oak...

Aug 5, 2025

DAVID B. WHITE, 80, of Sutherland, Iowa, formerly of Spencer, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Aspire of Sutherland Nursing Home.

It was David's wish to be cremated.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may...

Jul 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ethel Warrender April 1, 1934 – July 22, 2025

Ethel Warrender, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at the age of 91. Her gentle spirit, quick wit, and deep love for her family leave an enduring legacy that will be cherished forever.

Born April...

Jul 15, 2025

Loren Lee Lunders, age 63, of Le Mars, Iowa —formerly Marcus, Iowa — passed away at the Marcus, Iowa nursing home on July 15, 2025, after battling cancer. In March of this year, he was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer. It progressed rapidly and unfortunately spread throughout his body. He fought it as hard as he could up...

Jul 10, 2025

Steven Lee Huset passed away peacefully on the 10th of July, 2025, in Pierre, SD.

Family will greet visitors 4:00-6:00pm on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Feigum Funeral Home. Funeral Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Quimby United Methodist Church will be held in Quimby, Iowa.  Burial will be...

Jul 8, 2025

Shirley C. Larson, age 91 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, IA, due to injuries received from a fall at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, IA. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate. Burial will...

Jul 8, 2025

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Jul 6, 2025

DONNA MAE WATERBURY

Donna Mae Waterbury, age 89 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, IA. Visitation...

Jun 29, 2025

CAROL SUE BERKLER, 87, of Cherokee, Iowa passed to eternal rest on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa with interment to follow at the Storm Lake Cemetery in Storm Lake, Iowa....

Jun 28, 2025

LOWELL  H.  ALLEN, 95, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Accura Healthcare Assisted Living in Cherokee, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa.  Pastor Nelson Jenkins and Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate.  Private family burial will be...

Jun 27, 2025

DOROTHY J. "TOPPY" WETHERELL, 97, of Peterson, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Peterson, Iowa. Pastor Tyler Thomsen will officiate.  Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery at...