Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

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Karen Elizabeth Bezoni

Karen Elizabeth Bezoni

Jul 27, 2019

Karen Elizabeth Bezoni, lifelong resident of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.  Karen is the daughter of John and Phyllis (Hansen) Agnitsch was born June 22, 1943, in Pipestone, Minnesota.  Her childhood years were spent in both Pipestone and Cherokee.  She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Cherokee.   Karen married her soulmate, James (Jim) Bezoni...

Marvin W. Peterson

Marvin W. Peterson

Jul 25, 2019

MARVIN W. PETERSON , 86, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 in the Cherokee Specialty Care.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 30 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jean Morse will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak...

Cathy Renee Robinson

Cathy Renee Robinson

Jul 24, 2019

CATHY RENEE  ROBINSON , 57, of Calumet, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019 in the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Kenneth...

Betty Lou Orthmann

Betty Lou Orthmann

Jul 24, 2019

Betty Lou Orthmann, age 84, formerly of Peterson, Iowa, died on Wednesday, July 24th, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her children.   Betty Lou, the daughter of Carter and Violet (Haley) Davis, was born on December 18, 1934, at Spencer Community Hospital.   She was raised on a farm near Gillette Grove, IA, and attended Gillette Grove School,...

James Wesley Draper Jr.

James Wesley Draper Jr.

Jul 22, 2019

JAMES WESLEY  DRAPER  JR. 70, of Sioux City, Iowa and formerly of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Monday evening, July 22, 2019 in Unity Point Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 29 th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Church of Christ in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev....

Morey Allen Carlson

Morey Allen Carlson

Jul 21, 2019

 Morey Allen Carlson, the son of Donald “Butch” and Margaret (Lentz) Carlson was born November 8, 1961 in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 1980. After high school, he attended college in Ames, IA for a short time and then moved back home to farm with his...

Marilyn M. Steward

Marilyn M. Steward

Jul 12, 2019

 Marilyn Marie Steward, the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Unkrur) Steward was born November 9, 1951 in Cherokee, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School. Following graduation, Marilyn worked at Quinn’s Station where she pumped gas and helped in the store. She eventually worked for Tyson Foods in Cherokee...

Donald P. Smith

Donald P. Smith

Jul 11, 2019

DONALD P.  SMITH , 93, of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away Thursday morning, July 11, 2019 in Accura Healthcare of Aurelia.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 15 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Aurelia, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Gene Keck

Gene Keck

Jul 8, 2019

GENE KECK, 94, of Washta, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, July 8, 2019 in his sleep.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 12 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Washta United Methodist Church. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunset View Cemetery at Washta, Iowa...

Arlene M. Schlenger

Arlene M. Schlenger

Jul 6, 2019

ARLENE M.  SCHLENGER , 93, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Saturday morning, July 6, 2019 in the Cherokee Specialty Care.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 9 th at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate.  Private burial of the cremains...

George W. Williams

George W. Williams

Jul 4, 2019

GEORGE W.  WILLIAMS, 88, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Thursday morning, July 4, 2019 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 13 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Jeff Harris will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak...

Lila F. Beazley

Lila F. Beazley

Jun 26, 2019

LILA F.  BEAZLEY , 90, of Correctionville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019 in the Correctionville Specialty Care.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 1 st , at 10:30 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Correctionville, Iowa. Pastor John Riebhoff will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunset...

Joyce B. Chapman

Joyce B. Chapman

Jun 23, 2019

JOYCE B.  CHAPMAN , 76, of Cherokee, Iowa and formerly of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Sunday morning, June 23, 2019 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 1st, at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army Church at 1415 Villa Ave. in Sioux City, Iowa. Captain...

Demaris F. Witcombe

Demaris F. Witcombe

Jun 21, 2019

DEMARIS F.  WITCOMBE , 89, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Friday evening, June 21, 2019 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 29 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Sue Ritts will officiate. Burial will be in...

Kenneth  File

Kenneth File

Jun 20, 2019

Kenneth Dean File was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa on December 15, 1929 to Edward and Dora File. He graduated from Rock Rapids High School, Sheldon Junior College and Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa with a degree in education. Upon graduation from Morningside, Ken taught at a country school then moved on to teaching and coaching in Holstein, Iowa....

Barbara J. Ivarson

Barbara J. Ivarson

Jun 14, 2019

BARBARA  J.  IVARSON , 91, of Cherokee, Iowa and formerly of rural Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away Friday evening, June 14, 2019 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 21 st , at 11 a.m. at the Oakdale Evangelical Free Church in rural Meriden, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Caldwell...

Arthur  Meyers

Arthur Meyers

Jun 14, 2019

 Arthur Meyers, the son of William and Florence (Heller) Meyers was born Decmeber 6, 1938, at Fonda, IA. His childhood years were spent near Fonda and Varina where he attended school. Arthur was united in marriage to Trudie Putnam. He was later united in marriage to Mary Lohberger on March 4, 1978, at the Little Brown Church.

 Art worked for...

Marlin J. "Marly" Schleef

Marlin J. "Marly" Schleef

Jun 11, 2019

MARLIN J. "MARLY" SCHLEEF , 77, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Accura Health Care in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held Monday, June 17 th at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Msgr. Kenneth Seifried will officiate.  Burial of the cremains will...

George O. "Jr" Briggs

George O. "Jr" Briggs

Jun 11, 2019

GEORGE O. "JR"   BRIGGS , 82, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, June 11, 2019 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

George was born September 23, 1936 in Cherokee County, Iowa to George and Lois Bork. He attended Marcus schools and later received his GED.  He was a self-employed mechanic, operating Briggs Motor in...

Wilma Bell Porter

Wilma Bell Porter

Jun 11, 2019

Wilma Bell Porter, the daughter of Leonard and Ardella (Chase) Cochran was born August 8, 1930 in Quimby, IA where she won a beauty contest.

She attended the Quimby School. At age 14 she worked the Quimby switch board after school. Her family moved to Cherokee in the middle of her sophomore year. There she worked at the Soda Grill...