Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Cherokee, Iowa

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Patricia 'Patty' Ann Patrick

Patricia 'Patty' Ann Patrick

Jul 5, 2016

Patricia "Patty" Ann Patrick, the daughter of Nels and Margaret (Noethe) Kastengren, was born October 11, 1941, in Primghar, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sutherland where she attended school. Patty was united in marriage to Larry Patrick on June 13, 1958, in Jackson, Minnesota. Following their marriage they lived in Sutherland, California, South Dakota, and Minnesota before moving...

Norman Eugene Needs

Norman Eugene Needs

Jun 26, 2016

NORMAN EUGENE NEEDS, 47 of rural Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2016 due to injuries received in a bicycle accident. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30th, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa with the family present from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a prayer service and...

Barbara A. Timmins

Barbara A. Timmins

Jun 26, 2016

Barbara Ann Timmins was born on Jan. 15, 1954 in Cherokee, IA to Dale, Sr. and Patricia Neustrom Bakker. She graduated from Washington High School in 1973 and earned an Associate's Degree in Interior Design in Bettendorf. Barbara was united in marriage to Doug Van Pelt in 1973. To this marriage a daughter Patrice was born. She married Donald Mortenson...

Janet Kay Stilley

Janet Kay Stilley

Jun 26, 2016

JANET KAY STILLEY, 65, of Milford, Iowa and former longtime Cherokee, Iowa resident, passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2016 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer Visitation and Celebration of Life with the family present will be held on Friday, July 1st from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Online...

Murray Stewart Maddox

Murray Stewart Maddox

Jun 23, 2016

Murray Stuart Maddox, 64, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away peacefully during his sleep while visiting his brother Michael Maddox and wife, Rebecca at their Northern Minnesota vacation home on June 23, 2016. Murray passed away suddenly after a brief illness. Born September 27, 1951 in Mitchell, S.D. to parents Edwin Vincent and Melba Eileen (Thorsrud) Maddox. Murray was preceded...

Audrey F. Underwood

Audrey F. Underwood

Jun 19, 2016

Audrey Faye Underwood, the daughter of Hans William and Lucille (Tesch) Hurtig, was born April 27, 1939 in Paulina, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Elwin :Bub" Wright on June 6, 1961. She was remarried to Norman Underwood on June 29, 1990. She lived in Sioux City and Cherokee, Iowa. She was a friend and savior to animals throughout...

Gwen L. Mann

Gwen L. Mann

Jun 18, 2016

GWEN L. MANN, 56, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Saturday morning, June 18, 2016 at her residence. Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 24th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. It was Gwen's wish to be cremated and there will be no visitation. Online condolences can be left...

Eileen M. Bush

Eileen M. Bush

Jun 15, 2016

Eileen Mae Bush, daughter of Archie and Emma (Girard) Begnoche, was born on September 9, 1932, near Jefferson, South Dakota. She attended rural elementary school at Sioux Point, South Dakota until 1946, Elk Point School for one year, and then finished her education in Sioux City, Iowa, where she graduated from Heelan High School in 1950. On July 11, 1950,...

Betsy L. Christensen

Betsy L. Christensen

Jun 14, 2016

BETSY L. CHRISTENSEN, 97, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2016 in the Sunset Knoll Care & Rehab Center in Aurelia, Iowa. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 21st, at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Eric Wright will officiate. Burial of the cremains will be in the Oak Hill...

Lillian 'Billie' (Collins) Horacek

Lillian 'Billie' (Collins) Horacek

Jun 5, 2016

Lillian 'Billie' (Collins) Horacek was born January 13, 1921 at Marcus, IA to William Collins and Laurena (Ryan) Collins. She graduated from Holy Name School. Following graduation, she taught country school of three years. She attended school in Des Moines to become a telegraph operator. Billie then moved to California and then Hawaii where she worked for Western Union. She...

Phyllis Marlene Hiller

Phyllis Marlene Hiller

Jun 1, 2016

PHYLLIS M. HILLER, 87, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Wednesday evening, June 1, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 4th, at 10 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church in Marcus, Iowa. Pastor Bob Blair will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Meadow Cemetery, rural Marcus, Iowa. There will be a family prayer service at 9:45...

Audrey Anna Stieneke

Audrey Anna Stieneke

May 23, 2016

AUDREY ANNA STIENEKE, 66, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Monday evening, May 23, 2016 at Sunset Knoll Care & Rehab Center in Aurelia, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 26th, at 11 a.m. at the First Church of Christ in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Tom Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in the Afton Township Cemetery at rural...

Sandra J. Camarigg Domina

Sandra J. Camarigg Domina

May 17, 2016

SANDRA J. (CAMARIGG) DOMINA, 71, of Washta, Iowa passed away Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016 in the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21st at 10:30 a.m. at the Washta United Methodist Church. Pastor Barb Dinelli will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset View Cemetery at Washta, Iowa. There will be a...

Patrick William Cronin

Patrick William Cronin

May 16, 2016

Patrick William Cronin, the son of Joseph and Marie (George) Cronin was born August 2, 1953, in Le Mars, IA. His childhood years were spent on the family farm near Marcus. He attended Maryhill School and graduated in 1971 from Meriden-Cleghorn High School. In 1973, he earned his mechanics degree from Iowa Lakes Community College. Following school, Pat went to...

Shirley G. Griffin

Shirley G. Griffin

May 13, 2016

SHIRLEY G. GRIFFIN, 90, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Friday morning, May 13, 2016 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 20th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Gregg Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. with the family present...

Donna Lynn Howell

Donna Lynn Howell

May 12, 2016

DONNA LYNN HOWELL, 51, of Playa del Rey, California, passed away May 12, 2016 in California. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4th, at 2 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Eric Wright will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Cemetery at Larrabee, Iowa. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time...

Betty Jean Ehrich

Betty Jean Ehrich

May 8, 2016

BETTY JEAN EHRICH, 87, a lifelong resident of Cherokee, Iowa passed Sunday evening, May 8, 2016 at her home with her children by her side. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 14th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Eric Wright will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee, Iowa. There...

James Howard Anderson

James Howard Anderson

May 3, 2016

THE FAMILY SUGGESTS THAT MEMORIALS IN JIM'S NAME BE DIRECTED TO EITHER HOMECHOICE HOME AND HOSPICE CARE, 300 SIOUX VALLEY DR., CHEROKEE, OR OAKDALE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH,1207 450TH ST., MERIDEN.--THANK YOU James Howard Anderson was born July 18, 1930, at the family home in rural Cherokee County, Iowa, to Axel and Bessie (Enockson) Anderson. He graduated from Larrabee High School...

Gladys Rosann Rogge

Gladys Rosann Rogge

Apr 30, 2016

Gladys Rosann Rogge, the daughter of George and Helen Tramp was born August 11, 1937, at Knox County, NE. Her childhood years were spent in South Sioux City where she attended school and graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1955. Following graduation Gladys worked as a hairdresser for several years. She moved to Cherokee in the early 1970's...

Julie Ann Wright

Julie Ann Wright

Apr 29, 2016

JULIE A. WRIGHT, 78, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Friday evening, April 29, 2016 in Countryside Estates following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Eric Wright will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee, Iowa....