Alfred Joseph Kosse
Oct 7, 2018
Alfred Joseph Kosse was born in Cherokee County, Iowa, on May 21, 1931, to Bernard and Cecilia (Klunenberg). He lived in the Maryhill area until the family moved to Marcus in 1936. He graduated from Holy Name Catholic High School in 1952. He entered the United States Army, serving as a Communication Specialist in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He...
Edward Eugene Richards
Oct 6, 2018
Edward Eugene Richards, the son of Roy and Lenora (Luccki) Richards was born March 26, 1948, in South Bend, IN. His childhood years were spent in South Bend where he attended school and graduated from John Adams High School.
On June 17, 1967, Edward was united in marriage to Linda Miller in Mishawaka, IN. Following their marriage, Edward was drafted...
Merle Willis Baumgardner
Oct 5, 2018
SERVICES A private memorial graveside service will take place at a later date. INTERMENT Quimby CemeteryQuimby, IA
Ronald D. Schumann
Oct 5, 2018
RONALD D. SCHUMANN , 80, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, October 5, 2018 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, October 7 th at 2 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jon Riggert will officiate. Visitation and a time of sharing...
Richard E. "Dick" Mathison
Oct 4, 2018
RICHARD E. "DICK" MATHISON, 78, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away Thursday evening, October 4, 2018 in Accura Healthcare at Cherokee, Iowa.
It was Richard's wish to be cremated and there be no services. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com...
Claude L. Whited
Sep 30, 2018
Claude Leslie Whited, the son of Edith (Fechter) and Claude Whited, Sr., was born on a farm near Paullina, IA on January 6, 1930. He grew up on the farm, and graduated from Sutherland High School in 1948. On August 12, 1971, Claude married Mary Lou Galigan. She preceded him in death on January 12, 1993. He was...
Mildred L. Stevenson
Sep 29, 2018
MILDRED L. STEVENSON , 90, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Saturday morning September 29, 2018 at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, rural Aurelia, Iowa. Rev. Jeff Harris will...
Donna J. Schmidt
Sep 27, 2018
Donna Jean Schmidt, the daughter of Fay and Ora (Young) Pettengill, was born on January 11, 1930, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee where she attended school. She graduated from Wilson High School.
Donna was united in marriage to Wilfred “Bill” Schmidt in 1947. They made their home in Cherokee and she worked from home...
Helene M. Prunty
Sep 26, 2018
HELENE M. PRUNTY, 100, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning September 26, 2018 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.
It was Helene's wish to be cremated and have private family graveside services at the Liberty Township Cemetery, rural Meriden, Iowa. There will be no visitation. The Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa is...
Don W. Vetter
Sep 25, 2018
DON W. VETTER , 88, of Larrabee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, September 25, 2018 at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 6 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Robin Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in the...
David Allen Wood
Sep 20, 2018
SERVICES Honoring the family's wishes, no formal services are planned at this time.
Roger M. Plantz
Sep 16, 2018
ROGER M. PLANTZ, 78, of LeMars, Iowa passed away Sunday morning, September 16, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Paul Gengler from LeMars will officiate. Burial will be in the Afton...
Natalee June Henke
Sep 10, 2018
Natalee June Henke, the daughter of Ted and Tracee (Voetberg) Henke was born June 1, 2000, in Cherokee, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on the family farm south of Marcus. She attended school at MMC and was currently a senior at MMCRU.
In the spring of 2018, Natalee completed her CNA in preparation for nursing school. She babysat when...
Twyla Mae Ritter
Sep 10, 2018
Twyla Mae Ritter was born on February 2, 1935 in Hartley, IA to Cornelius and Pearl (Blok) DeBoom. She attended country school in O’Brien County, north of Sutherland, IA until high school. She graduated from Sutherland High School in 1953.
In March of 1954, she married Harold Maddox of Cherokee. They later divorced and she married Verl Ritter of Cherokee...
Gayle Ann Cedar
Sep 10, 2018
Gayle Ann Cedar, the daughter Beverly O’Connor, was born March 11, 1953, in Sioux City, IA. Her early childhood years were spent in Sioux City. The family moved to Cherokee, IA when she was in grade school and she graduated from Washington High School in 1971. After graduation, Gayle attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. She earned a...
Marjorie L. Lundquist
Sep 9, 2018
MARJORIE L. LUNDQUIST , 98, of rural Meriden, Iowa passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 9, 2018 in Careage Hills at Cherokee, Iowa
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 14 th , at 11 a.m. at the Meriden Evangelical Free Church in Meriden, Iowa. Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate. Burial will...
Paul L. Naab
Sep 7, 2018
Paul Lawrence Naab, 68 of Cherokee, Iowa passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sept. 7 at Cherokee Regional Medical Center.
Paul was born June 7, 1950 in Mason City, Iowa and grew up outside of Ocheyedan, Iowa. After graduating from Ocheyedan High School in 1968, Paul attended Black Hills State University in Spearfish.
He joined...
Louis F. Mohning
Aug 20, 2018
Louis Frederick Mohning, the son of Louis and Wilhelmina (Wiebke) Mohning, was born July 30, 1926, in Marion Township in Plymouth County, IA. His childhood years were spent on the farm where he attended country school. On September 14, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lillian Bystrek at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen. Louie worked road construction for...
Shirley M. Thomas
Aug 20, 2018
SHIRLEY M. THOMAS , 83, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 24 th , at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. Burial will be in Oak...
Nancy Ann Brutsman
Aug 17, 2018
Nancy Ann Brutsman, the daughter of Elmer and Adelia (Knaack) Timmerman, was born on July 8, 1950, in Cherokee, IA. She was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Her childhood years were spent on the farm near Holstein. She attended school in Holstein and graduated from Holstein High School in 1968.
Following High School, Nancy moved to Storm Lake, IA,...
