Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

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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...

Cassie Renae Wiseman

Cassie Renae Wiseman

Nov 6, 2019

Cassandra Renea (Woltman) Wiseman, the daughter of Herman and Wanda (Resene) Woltman was born at 7:11 a.m. on February 25, 1990 in Sioux City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Aurelia, IA where she attended school and graduated in 2008. After high school, Cassie worked at Fareway. She attended Iowa Central where she achieved her AA in May of...

Wilma Irene  Wenck

Wilma Irene Wenck

Nov 5, 2019

Wilma Irene (Hanson) Wenck, was born on January 27, 1927, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, to Wilford and Effie (Torkelson) Hanson. She was raised in the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids where she was baptized and confirmed. After graduating from Sioux Rapids High School in 1945, she worked at the telephone office in Spencer, Iowa.  On April 8, 1947, Wilma...

Ruth Iona  Hausmann

Ruth Iona Hausmann

Oct 31, 2019

    Ruth was born on March 20, 1923 in Cherokee, IA the daughter of Leander and Laurine (Madison) White. She and her family lived on a farm between Merrill and LeMars, IA, where Ruth attended country school. They lived in this home until she was 10 years old then they moved to Wisconsin. 

     Ruth graduated from Tomah high school...

Darrell E. Egger

Darrell E. Egger

Oct 31, 2019

DARRELL E.  EGGER, 78, of Cleghorn, Iowa passed away Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2019 in the Heartland Care Center at Marcus, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 8 th , at 11 a.m. at the Cleghorn Presbyterian Church in Cleghorn, Iowa. Pastor Tim Geitz will officiate. Burial will be in...

Alice J. Anderson

Alice J. Anderson

Oct 28, 2019

ALICE J.  ANDERSON, 76, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Monday evening, October 28, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 2 nd , at 10:30 a.m. at the Oakdale Evangelical Free Church at rural Meriden, Iowa. Rev. Jonathan Caldwell will officiate. Burial will be in the Liberty Township...

Peggy J. Grashoff

Peggy J. Grashoff

Oct 28, 2019

PEGGY J.  GRASHOFF , 83, of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away Monday morning, October 28, 2019 in Accura Healthcare in Aurelia, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 1 st at 2 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant...