Obituaries

Apr 30, 2025

Funeral arrangements are currently pending at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA.

Karen Kay Pedersen, the daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Whitter) Moore was born on February 16, 1945, in Sac City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Early and Nemaha, IA where she attended school. She later graduated from nursing school.

Karen...

Apr 28, 2025

EDWARD A. HEINEN

Edward A. Heinen, age 85 of Johnston, IA and formerly of Cherokee, IA, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home in Johnston. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will...

Apr 25, 2025

Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa .  Military rites will be performed by the Cherokee American Legion and V.F.W. Post #2253. The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.

Apr 25, 2025

COLLEEN E. KECK, 91, of Cherokee, Iowa, formerly of Washta, Iowa, passed away on April 25, 2025 at The Beck in Cherokee, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Washta Church of Faith in Washta, Iowa. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate.  Burial will be in the Grand Meadow...

Apr 24, 2025

Patricia Ann Olson, 85, of Cherokee Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate.  Visitation with the family present will be held prior...

Apr 24, 2025

Gaylord J. Litterick, 86 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at CHI Health Nebraska Heart in Lincoln.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Afton Township Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate.  The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family...

Apr 23, 2025

LaVon A. Roberts,  88, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025 at her residence in Cherokee, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa.  ...

Apr 20, 2025

Roberta J. Carlson, 74 of Marcus, IA and formerly of Vermillion, SD passed away on April 20, 2025. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at PO Box 65, Marcus, IA 51035 or www.greenwoodfunerla.com. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Marcus, IA, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Apr 18, 2025

BERTRAM  "DUTCH"  ROBBINS, 95, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 18, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Jonathan Riggert will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa...

Apr 14, 2025

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR JACKIE A. METH

JACQUELINE ANN "JACKIE" METH, 83, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Walnut Ridge Care Center in Clive, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Mr. Brad...

Apr 11, 2025

LARRY ROBERT PRELL

Larry Robert Prell, age 71 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at a Sioux City hospital. A public visitation for Larry will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Mary's...

Apr 8, 2025

JERRY LEE MENKE

Jerry Lee Menke, age 74 of Cherokee, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service will take place at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. Father Dan Rupp will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date....

Apr 5, 2025

Kathy Ailene (Wynn/Lundy) Ryan

On April 5, 2025 Kathy Ailene (Wynn/Lundy) Ryan passed away at the age of 83 at Accura HeathCare of Aurelia. Kathy was the proud mother of four sons, had many friends, and was a well-loved member of the Cherokee community.

Kathy was born on February 2, 1942 in Hamburg, Iowa, to...

Apr 4, 2025

Martha "Marty" Draper, age 81 of Marcus, IA, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at Careage Hills in Cherokee, IA. Funeral arrangements are currently pending at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Marcus, IA.

Apr 2, 2025

HAROLD "SAM" JENKINS, 88, of Washta, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Correctionville Specialty Care in Correctionville, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Tim Jones will officiate. Burial will  be in the Sunset View Cemetery at Washta, Iowa...

Mar 31, 2025

Dianna Lynn "Clow" McKinley  was born on October 18, 1968 and passed away on March 31, 2025. She is survived by three children, and four grandchildren. She also is survived by four siblings.

She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Per Dianna's wishes, there will be no services. Never forget every storm runs out...

Mar 30, 2025

GAIL M. SWANSON,  75, of rural Sutherland, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Meriden Evangelical Free Church.  Pastors Nelson Jenkins and Larry...

Mar 30, 2025

MELVIN H. "MEL"  REINHOLDT, 99, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the Gardens Assisted Living surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa.   Pastor Larry Ostercamp will officiate.  Visitation with the family present will...

Mar 21, 2025

NEAL ROBERT ROGGE

Neal Robert Rogge, age 66 of Cherokee, IA, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee, IA. Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate. Burial will be at Liberty Township Cemetery. Visitation with the family present...

Mar 21, 2025

HAROLD B. JOHNSON, 87, of Cleghorn, Iowa passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the First Church of Christ in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor David Hall will officiate.  Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on...