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Debra Ann Shear

Debra Ann Shear

Apr 22, 2020

 Debra Ann Shear, the daughter of Herb and Hilda (Stephens) Boettger was born on June 24, 1951, in Sioux City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in rural Merrill, IA. She later attended and graduated from Le Mars High School in 1970.

 On November 7, 1973, Debra was united In marriage to Howard Shear at Elk Point, SD. Following their...

Deborah Ann Morrow

Deborah Ann Morrow

Apr 18, 2020

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 Donald “Ike” Morrow. She worked at K- Products in Marcus...

Herman Kenneth Paulsen, Jr.

Herman Kenneth Paulsen, Jr.

Apr 3, 2020

SERVICES There are no services planned at this time.

Ronald James Peters

Ronald James Peters

Mar 19, 2020

Ronald James Peters, the son of Carl E. and Sophie C. (Schneider) Peters was born October 21, 1940, in Hawarden, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Hawarden where he attended school and graduated from Hawarden High School in 1957. Ron served in the Army stationed at Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1965.

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Don A. Royer

Don A. Royer

Mar 18, 2020

Don A. Royer, the son of Oscar and Lula (Marsh) Royer was born on December 23, 1929, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee, where he attended school and graduated from Wilson High School in 1948, and then attended the University of Iowa. After college, he joined Royer & Son Jewelry in 1951.

 On March 1, 1953,...

Carolyn Jean Canny

Carolyn Jean Canny

Mar 1, 2020

SERVICES No services are planned at this time.

Christopher David Wester

Christopher David Wester

Mar 1, 2020

Christopher David Wester was born in Cherokee, Iowa on February 17, 1997. He lived most of his life in Cleghorn with his mom and dad, Eric and Sara (Ouderkirk) Wester, and siblings Kyle and Annie before the family moved to the farm located north of Cleghorn. He graduated from Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School. He continued his schooling at South Dakota State...

Robert "Bob"  Manning

Robert "Bob" Manning

Feb 28, 2020

Robert Scott Manning was born in Le Mars, Iowa on August 22, 1956, to Jean (Dennler) and Milo F. Manning. His childhood years were spent in Le Mars, and he graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1974. He attended a few semesters at NWICC in Sheldon, where he studied drafting.   Bob spent several years working for Wells...

Gerald  A. Peterson

Gerald A. Peterson

Feb 27, 2020

Gerald Alan Peterson, son of Mabel (Nelson) and Walter Peterson, was born February 6, 1930 on the family farm southwest of Aurelia, IA.  He attended the local schools and graduated from Aurelia High School in 1948.  He married Phyllis Lau in June of 1950 and they were parents to three children, Pamela, Kelley, and Brent.  His family was expanded to...

Judith Lee Ferrin

Judith Lee Ferrin

Feb 26, 2020

Judith Lee Ferrin, the daughter of Lewis (Peck) Lawrence and Lovedy Conklin was born on July 14, 1935, in Cherokee, IA and graduated from Wilson High School in 1953. Following graduation, she worked secretarial jobs and met the love of her life, Harold Ferrin, when he helped her up after she had fallen down at the local skating rink.

 Harold...

Beryl E. Schubert

Beryl E. Schubert

Feb 23, 2020

Beryl Elmer Schubert, the son of Reuben and Dellav (Morrice) Schubert, was born on October 3, 1925, on a farm near Battle Creek, IA. His childhood years were spent on the farm where he attended country school and a graduate of Ida Grove High School in 1943. After graduation, Beryl enlisted in the Air Corp where he served two years...

Charles Kay Davis

Charles Kay Davis

Feb 18, 2020

SERVICES Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Leroy William  Miller

Leroy William Miller

Feb 14, 2020

LeRoy William Miller, 73, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away Friday evening, February 14, 2020 at Accura Care Center in Aurelia, Iowa surrounded by his loving family.

LeRoy was born on March 26, 1946 in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was one of 8 children born to Royal and Betty (Nellist) Miller. He graduated from high school in 1964 in Toledo, Iowa. ...

Duane J. Driesen

Duane J. Driesen

Feb 2, 2020

Duane Jay Driesen was born July 25, 1950, in Canton, SD. He was one of ten children born to Ed and Elsiena (Kooima) Driesen. He was raised on the family farm near Rock Valley, IA, and attended the local schools. In 1969, he married Sheila Hevern, and the couple became parents to two children, David and Cindy. Duane was engaged...

Virginia S. Kohn

Virginia S. Kohn

Jan 30, 2020

Virginia Sue Grindle, the daughter of Rhea (Greenwood) and Virgil Grindle, was born July 5, 1955, in Hamburg, IA. She grew up in Glenwood, IA, where she attended the local schools. Following graduation she attended Beauty School, and enjoyed working in a hair salon.   Virginia was set up on a blind date with Douglas Kohn, and the two were...

Delbert Duane Medick

Delbert Duane Medick

Jan 24, 2020

Delbert Duane Medick, the son of Andrew and Edna (Noah) Medick was born on September 12, 1932 at the family farm south of Cleghorn, IA. His childhood years were spent on the farm where he attended country school until 8th grade. He then attended and graduated from Cleghorn High School in 1952.

 On August 25, 1952, Delbert was united in...

Steven Richard Casey

Steven Richard Casey

Jan 20, 2020

Steven Richard Casey, the son of Freeman and Hilda (Torbensen) Casey was born on October 8, 1952, at Moorhead, IA. At an early age, his family moved to Cherokee where he attended school and Graduated from Washington High School in 1971. While there, Steve was a member of the Cherokee Young Singers led by Gary Leatherman. He also excelled in...

Tamra "Tammy" Lee Gravenish

Tamra "Tammy" Lee Gravenish

Jan 19, 2020

Tamra Lee Gravenish , the daughter of Vernon “Gus” and Marlyce “Mavis” (Bengtson) Bergstrom was born April 27, 1953, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 1971.

 On December 29, 1972, she was united in marriage to Dennis “Bim” Gravenish. They were blessed with one daughter,...

Rev. Delmar  Duane Carlson

Rev. Delmar Duane Carlson

Jan 18, 2020

Delmar Duane Carlson was born July 27, 1930, in Stromsburg, Nebraska, to Ernest and Edna (Carlson) Carlson. Hi died January 20, 2020. Delmar grew up speaking both Swedish and English and enjoyed all things Swedish—even Lutefisk. He graduated from Stromsburg High School where he was a member of National Honor Society, music, band and basketball. He received BA from Bethany...

Susan  C Glouser

Susan C Glouser

Jan 11, 2020

Susan C. Glouser 75 passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 11, 2020. Susas was born December 10, 1944 in Sioux City, IA. She graduated from Heelen High School in Sioux City, and attended college in Lincoln, NE. Susan loved her family and also loved animals.

 She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Glouser, Jr. in...

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