Norman Eldon Fredrickson
Dec 10, 2016
Norman Eldon Fredrickson, son of Eldon and Frieda Fredrickson, was born on July 18, 1926 in the country, north of Meriden IA. He passed away at the age of 90, in his home in Okoboji, IA on December 10, 2016. According to Norman's wishes, friends are encouraged to join the family for a celebration of Norman's life at the Meriden...
Dale Martin Sleezer Sr.
Dec 9, 2016
DALE MARTIN SLEEZER SR., 96 of rural Aurelia, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 9, 2016 in the Accura Health Care in Cherokee, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 13th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee. Rev. Eric Wright will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Aurelia, Iowa....
Dian M. Pearse
Dec 6, 2016
DIAN M. PEARSE, 78, of Aurelia, Iowa and formerly of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday evening, December 6, 2016 in the Sunset Knoll Care & Rehab Center in Aurelia, Iowa, following a ten year battle with Alzheimer's. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 12th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Olive Baptist Church in rural, Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Jeff...
Christmas Service Of Remembrance
Dec 1, 2016
The Boothby family would like to invite you to our annual Christmas Memorial Service on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home Chapel in Cherokee, Iowa. This service is being held to remember the families we have had the privilege of serving this past year. The Tree of Remembrance will be shining bright on our...
Verland Joseph Anderson
Nov 25, 2016
VERLAND J. ANDERSON, 89, of Sioux City, Iowa and originally from the Cherokee area, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at his residence in Sioux City. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 9th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Cris Decious will officiate. There will be a family prayer service at 1:15...
Paulette Jane Boger
Nov 23, 2016
Paulette Jane Boger, the daughter of Percival and Ruth (Little) Knutson was born December 18, 1943, in Fort Dodge, IA. She attended school and graduated from Ida Grove High School. On December 20, 1971, Paulette was united in marriage to Ed Boger in El Paso, TX. Following Ed's service in the military, they lived in several rural Iowa communities before...
Dennis Edward Schnabel
Nov 22, 2016
DENNIS E. SCHNABEL, 63, of Cherokee, Iowa and formerly of Moville, Iowa, passed away Tuesday morning, November 22, 2016 at his residence in the Autumn Park Apartments. Visitation and time of sharing memories with the family will be on Monday, November 28th, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Dennis' remains were cremated....
Donna Rae Brown
Nov 21, 2016
DONNA R. BROWN, 70, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Monday afternoon, November 21, 2016 in the Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26th, at 11 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Mark Leeds will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10 a.m....
Keith Samuel Olhausen
Nov 18, 2016
Keith S. Olhausen, the son of Everett and Mona (Gillispie) Olhausen was born July 4, 1931, in Hartley, IA. His childhood years were spent in Sutherland, IA where he attended school and graduated from Sutherland High School in 1949. After school, Keith served in the Air Force from 1951 - 1954 until his honorable discharge. On May 27, 1951, Keith...
Marilyn Ruth Bevard
Nov 13, 2016
Marilyn Ruth Bevard was born on May 18, 1930, her mother's birthday, to Emily (Johnson) and Harold 'Brownie' Liesman. She had a happy childhood on a farm in Logan County, IL, with loving parents and her brother, Merle and sister, Diane and many cousins. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln, IL. Marilyn graduated from...
Judy A. Kruse
Nov 10, 2016
Judy A. Kruse, 73, of Vernon Hills, IL, a former long time resident of Cherokee, IA, passed away on November 10, 2016, following complications from a stroke. A Celebration of her Life service will be held Friday, December 2, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 531 W. Main St, Cherokee, IA. Burial will be at the...
Robert H. Beck
Nov 10, 2016
ROBERT H. BECK , 74, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Thursday morning, November 10, 2016 at his residence. Visitation and a time of sharing memories will be held on Saturday, November 19th at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon with the family present at that time. The family would like to invite everyone...
Eleanor F. Sokolowski
Nov 6, 2016
Eleanor Frances Sokolowski, the daughter of Frank and Opama (Weis) Murray, was born July 10, 1923 on the family farm near Galva, IA. Her childhood years were spent near Galva where she attended school and graduated from Galva High School. She then attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, IA where she earned a degree in teaching. Following her schooling,...
James M. Schissel
Nov 2, 2016
James Matthew Schissel, the son of Joseph M. and Rose M. (Staver) Schissel, was born near Cherokee, Iowa on December 6, 1926. He was raised in Schisselville, Iowa, a small community located near Maryhill in rural Cherokee County, which played an important role in the life of his family. While in high school, Jim worked on the Illinois Central Railroad...
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...
