Sandra Marie Pingel
Aug 9, 2020
Sandra Marie Pingel, the daughter of Harold C. and Gloria (Stadtmueller) Ford was born on May 29, 1958, in Anamosa, IA Mercy Hospital. Her childhood years were spent in Anamosa, IA where she attended school and graduated in 1976. While in school, she was active in sports and music.
She then attended Iowa State University, where she met LeDen Pingel....
Wendy Lynn Hunt
Aug 6, 2020
Wendy Lynn Hunt, the daughter of Howard and Maxine (Rohde) Smith was born on November 4, 1948, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Quimby where she attended and graduated from Willow Community Schools. She attended Iowa State University and later transferred to the University of Iowa where she earned a degree in teaching.
On December 30, 1972,...
Charlotte Ann Schmidt
Aug 4, 2020
SERVICES The family will have a Celebration of Charlotte's life on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cherokee V.F.W. The public is invited for a time of food and fellowship honoring Charlotte life.
Bobby "Bubba" Edward Bottjen
Aug 3, 2020
Bobby “Bubba” Edward Bottjen was born September 26, 1951 in Battle Creek, Iowa to Edward and Betty (McCleery) Bottjen. Bob graduated from Eastwood Community School in 1969. He then helped his dad in the plumbing business until entering the Army in June 1971 as an Aircraft Mechanic and Repairman. He was discharged in 1972.
On February 17, 1973, Bob was...
Alma Jean Leonard
Jul 23, 2020
Alma was born on October 22, 1930, the daughter of Phil Jacob and Luella Dorothea (Witter) Wilmot in Boyer Valley, Iowa. She grew up in Cherokee and graduated from Wilson High School in 1950. Alma was a drum majorette in the band, worked at Woolworth’s, and loved to go roller skating. It was at the roller rink in...
Joan Rose Theisen-Cronin
Jul 23, 2020
Joan Rose Schilmoeller Theisen Cronin never complained, and she accepted loss – unless she was playing Scrabble.
She died July 23 at age 92 in Marcus, Iowa, where she retired in 1982 after a life on the farm. Joan was a devoted Roman Catholic and tireless daughter, mother, and wife whose life overflowed with family and with hard work.
Joan...
Franklin Allen Herwig
Jul 21, 2020
Franklin Allen Herwig, the son of Wayne Sr. and Charlotte (Long) Herwig, was born June 18, 1953, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Paullina where he attended school and graduated from Paullina High School in 1971. He then attended NW Community College in Sheldon where he received a degree in accounting.
Frank moved to Cherokee and began...
Donna Lou Anderson
Jul 21, 2020
Donna Lou Eischen, daughter of Franklin and Marie (Schiltz) Eischen was born November 13, 1927 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Cherokee, IA. She completed high school at the Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Cherokee where she boarded with the Christina Hyndman family. She went on to St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA.
On April 23, 1947, Donna...
Tara Ellen Hodgeman
Jul 9, 2020
Tara Ellen “Grippie” Hodgeman, the daughter of Fred and Lucretia “Kish” Hodgeman, was born on August 8, 1972, in Lakeport, IL. Her childhood years were spent in Joliet, IL and she graduated from Plainsfield High School in Plainsfield, IL in 1990.
After school, Tara lived in Cherokee, IA where she worked at the Fareway Meat Department for six years. Tara...
Louise Elizabeth Sitzmann
Jul 1, 2020
Louise Elizabeth Sitzmann, the daughter of Gerhard and Susan (Gengler) Probst, was born on October 19, 1933, in Le Mars, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Le Mars where she attended school and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School. After graduation, she attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, IA for two years.
On August 23, 1955, Louise was...
Dale Harry Scott
Jun 28, 2020
Dale Harry Scott, the son of Hal and Arlene (Godberson) Scott, was born December 20, 1946, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he attended school. In 1965, Dale entered into the United State Navy, stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk where he worked as a machinist mate. During his service, he received the Presidential Unit...
Paula Louise Rhea
Jun 24, 2020
Paula Louise Rhea, the daughter of Gus and Pauline (McManigal) La Scala, was born October 10, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux City where she attended St. Joseph Catholic School and later graduated from Heelan High School. After high school, Paula worked various jobs. She lived in Spencer and various NW Iowa communities before...
Gloria M. French
Jun 23, 2020
Gloria M. French, the daughter of Pete and Zina (Cote) Brown was born on October 12, 1928, in Emmetsburg, IA. She attended school and graduated from Peterson High School. She later went to NIT in Sioux City, IA.
On October 17, 1948, Gloria was united in marriage to Lloyd French in Sutherland, IA. She spent most of her married life...
Shannon Jewell Goth
Jun 14, 2020
Shannon Jewell Goth, the daughter of Clyde and Marion (Bakker) Hale, was born on July 8, 1954, in Los Angeles, CA. Her childhood years were spent in California where she attended grade school. At the age of 14, her family moved to Iowa. She later attended school in Cherokee and graduated from Washington High School in 1972. After high school...
Matthew Charles Schmillen
Jun 9, 2020
Matthew Charles Schmillen, the son of Chuck and Diane (Perrin) Schmillen was born on May 20, 1975, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Marcus where he attended school and graduated in 1993. Matt started running an excavator and other heavy equipment when he was 14 years old, and became quite skilled at what he did. He attended...
Mary Patricia (Ryan) Peters
May 17, 2020
Mary Patricia Peters was born on November 15th 1948 in Storm Lake Iowa. When she was a small child, her parents, Joseph Romain and Joanne, moved the family to Cherokee where Mary attended Immaculate Conception Parochial School, graduating in 1967.
After high school, Mary continued her studies at NTB Business School in Sioux City. Later she took a job at...
Robert "Bob" Conley
May 13, 2020
Bob was born on August 29, 1928 to James R. and Margaret “Hazel” (Collister) Conley. He graduated from Wilson High School in Cherokee with the Class of 1947 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He spent from 1947-1950 in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as a Corpsman. After his honorable discharge, he worked briefly...
Gerald "Jerry" Floyd Dunn
May 1, 2020
Gerald Floyd Dunn “Jerry”, the son of Floyd Temple and Marie Ella Pauline (Krekow) Dunn was born December 30, 1930, at the residence behind Dunn’s Café in Remsen. His childhood years were spent in Remsen where he attended school and graduated from Remsen High School in 1949.
Jerry was attending a basketball tournament in Orange City, IA, where he met...
James Franklin Bezoni, Sr.
Apr 22, 2020
James (Jim) Franklin Bezoni, Sr., lifelong resident of Aurelia, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa, on April 22, 2020. Jim was born in Storm Lake, Iowa, on April 28, 1942, the son of Harold and Mildred (Martin) Bezoni. Jim lived in his family’s home in Aurelia his entire life. He attended school in Aurelia. Jim married...
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