Bethany Wilberding
Oct 28, 2016
Bethany Anne Wilberding was born October 16, 1995, along with her twin sister, Abby. Bethany has always been a giver. Since birth she taught her family and those around her compassion, generosity, and determination. She warmed us with her presence and always gave us perspective while asking nothing in return. An inspiration to us all, she reminds us to put...
Joan B Steele
Oct 25, 2016
Joan B. Andersen Steele passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016, date at her home. She was born on March 15, 1926 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa to Byrdie (Chalma) and Irving Andersen. Joan graduated from Wilson High School in Cherokee, IA in 1944. After high school, she attended Presbyterian Hospital for Nursing in Denver from 1944-1947. Following graduation, she worked as...
Gerald K. "Jerry" Scott
Oct 21, 2016
GERALD K. "JERRY" SCOTT, 81, of Cleghorn, Iowa passed away Friday morning, October 21, 2016 in the Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 29th, at 3 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be on Saturday from 1 p.m....
Gary Wilchester
Oct 18, 2016
Gary Alan Wilchester, the son of Jay and Irene Wilchester, was born in San Diego, CA. His early childhood years were spent in California, where he attended school. He moved to Cherokee, IA, in 1986. He worked road construction for a short time, and spent the next 19 years working for Tyson Foods. After the Tyson plant closed, Gary attended...
Luverne Nelson
Oct 17, 2016
Luverne Clifford Nelson, the son of Godfred and Linnea (Nillson) Nelson, was born on a farm south of Marcus, Iowa, on May 12, 1929. His early childhood years were spent on the farm; he graduated from Marcus Community High School. He proudly served with the U.S. Army in France during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home...
Robert Glassmaker
Oct 15, 2016
Robert John Glassmaker, the son of Ray and Helen (Steichen) Glassmaker was born on July 23, 1955, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent on the farm. He attended Maryhill School until its closing and graduated from Meriden-Cleghorn High School. On June 27, 1980, Bob was united in marriage to Sherill Lawson at Maryhill Visitation Catholic Church. Following their...
Charles 'Chuck' Fangman
Oct 14, 2016
Charles Henry Fangman, the son of William and Philomena (Peppersack) Fangman, was born November 29, 1941 in Cherokee, IA. He grew up outside of Cherokee, and received his education at the local Immaculate Conception Schools. He went to work for Schmidt Furniture in Cherokee as a flooring installer. From 1967-1969, Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Keith "Pete" Grayson
Oct 12, 2016
KEITH M. "PETE" GRAYSON, 65, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his home in Cherokee. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 21st, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home at Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Robin Thomas will officiate. Burial of the cremains will be in the Cedar Cemetery at Larrabee, Iowa. There will be...
Laura L. Voge
Oct 4, 2016
Laura Lee Katherine (Krogman) Voge, was born April 18, 1938, in Ashton, Iowa, to Leo and Celestine (Herrig) Krogman. She attended St. Joseph School in Ashton, graduating in 1956. She then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa. During her early years of teaching, she taught Home-Ec in Kingsley-Pierson and Galva, Iowa....
Vera Marie Wiese
Oct 4, 2016
VERA M. WIESE, 92 of rural Larrabee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2016 at Careage Hills in Cherokee, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 7th, at 11 a.m. at the Cleghorn Presbyterian Church in Cleghorn, Iowa. Pastor Peggy Hegeman and Mr. Bob Blair will officiate. Burial will be prior to the service on Friday morning...
Merlin W. Wilson
Oct 3, 2016
SERVICES There are no services currently planned at this time. OFFICIATING CASKET BEARERS VISITATION MUSIC INTERMENT Oak Hill Cemetery Cherokee, Iowa
Dolores B. Briggs
Sep 30, 2016
DOLORES B. BRIGGS, 83, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Friday afternoon, September 30, 2016 in the Accura Health Care at Cherokee, Iowa. Visitation and a time of sharing memories with the family will be on Friday, October 7th, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com Dolores...
Norris Everett Torbensen
Sep 28, 2016
Norris Everett Torbensen, the son of Martin and Dagmar (Sorenson) Torbensen was born April 9, 1941, in Moorhead, IA. His childhood years were spent on a farm near Moorhead where he attended country school and graduate from Moorhead High School. After his schooling, Norris worked as a farm hand in Iowa and Nebraska. He was united in marriage to Hazel...
Robert M. Stephenson
Sep 27, 2016
Robert M. Stephenson, the son of William and Lora (Ridout) Stephenson was born June 27, 1935 in Winterset, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Winterset where he attended school and graduated from Winterset High School in 1953. After high school, Bob graduated from the University of South Dakota with a BA in fine arts and a Masters in music....
Wilma 'Billie' Martin
Sep 19, 2016
Wilma "Billie" Maxine Martin, the daughter of Edwin M. and Gladys A. (Green) Hartliep was born November 22, 1923, at Rock Township in Cherokee County, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent near Quimby where she attended school. She graduated from Quimby High School in 1941. After high school, Billie moved to California where she worked as a telegraph operator for...
Lonnie L Edwards
Sep 17, 2016
DR. LON L. (LONNIE) EDWARDS, 73, of Princeton, Indiana, and formerly of the Correctionville, Iowa area passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 24th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Tom Lewis will officiate. There will be military rites at the graveside by L.A. Wescott Post #2253...
Barbara Ann Brewer
Sep 15, 2016
Barbara Ann Brewer, the daughter of Clarence and Viola (Jungers) Schemmel was born October 9, 1937, in Granville, IA. Her childhood years were spent on the farm near Remsen where she attended school. Her family later moved to town and she graduated from St. Mary's High School. Following high school, Barb attended and graduated from beauty and cosmetology school in...
Elisabeth R. Lockwood
Sep 14, 2016
ELISABETH R. LOCKWOOD, 68, of rural Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 14, 2016 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, September 25th, at 4 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Father Tim Friedrichsen will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 4...
Romana J. Friedrichsen
Sep 13, 2016
ROMANA FRIEDRICHSEN, 94 of rural Calumet, Iowa, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 13, 2016 in the Cherokee Specialty Care. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17th, at 2:30 p.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ in Calumet, Iowa. Rev. Kristy L. May will officiate. Burial will be in the Obrien-Liberty Cemetery at Calumet, Iowa. There will be...
Dannie Edmund Zupp
Sep 13, 2016
DANNIE EDMUND ZUPP, 72, of Washta, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, September 13, 2016 in the Accura Health Care (Countryside Estates) at Cherokee, Iowa. Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 17th, at 11 a.m. at the Sunset View Cemetery in Washta, Iowa. Mr. Charles Gilmore will officiate. It was Dannie's wish to be cremated and there will...
