Obituaries

Nona J. Grohe, the daughter of Richard and Hazel Peterson was born on January 4, 1936 at home in Aurelia, IA during a blizzard.  She attended school in Aurelia and Cherokee, IA.   On March 5, 1952, Nona was united in marriage to Gordon Grohe at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm…

Ruth J. Gange, the daughter of Alfred and Pearl (Odle) Gange was born January 16, 1939 in Mellette, SD.  She attended school in Redfield, SD.  Ruth was united in marriage to Robert Dale Jacobson in Huron, SD.  To this union, three children were born; Wayne Allan, Sandra Lou and…

Sandra Elizabeth Casaday, the daughter of Laurel and Roberta (McDonald) Mitchell was born May 27, 1964, in Sioux City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux City, where she attended school. After school, she worked at Goodwill and various other jobs in the area.  On July 4, 1992, Sandra…

  Charles August Bierman, the son of Francis and Florence (Berglund) Bierman, was born September 23, 1963, in Le Mars, IA. He was one of five children. Chuck was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, IA, and graduated from Marcus High School. Chuck was also a…

Jonna Kay Galvin, the daughter of Robert and Sheryl (Pettengill) Messerole, was born December 4, 1963, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School.  Following high school, Jonna attended South East Community…

James Arthur Wolcott, the son of Arthur and Lois (Sampson) Wolcott was born July 12, 1932, in Le Mars, Iowa. He attended country school and then Aurelia Schools. Following his education, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict.  Jim was united in marriage to…

 James Francis Specht, was born to John Nicholas and Helen Mary (McNeil) Specht on October 21, 1930 on the family farm. He was premature, weighing only 4 lbs. with a severe case of jaundice he fought on. He was placed in a shoe box and kept warm on a cob stove. He was tough from the start. He…

Deborah Ann Morrow, the daughter of James and Kathleen (Peck) Letts was born on March 9, 1957 in Inglewood, CA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee, IA where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 1975.  On November 18, 1977, Deborah was united in marriage to…