Robert 'Bob' Hanson
Jan 15, 2015
Robert 'Bob' John Hanson, was born in Cherokee, IA, on December 23, 1948, to Kenneth and Mary (Delperdang) Hanson. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee, where he attended the local schools. On September 27, 1969, he was united in marriage to Rosella 'Rosie' Smith. They were blessed with one child, a daughter, Christine. Bob worked at Wilson Foods in...
Edward J. Wiemold
Dec 28, 2014
It must have been a glorious April 30, 1921 in Cherokee, Iowa, the day Frank and Anna welcomed their youngest son, Edward John, into the world on Butterhill Farm, which would be his home until retirement. He grew up near Visitation Maryhill Church, which was his cornerstone, offering educational, religious and spiritual guidance his entire life. Ed and Arlyce (Schmillen)...
Shirley L. Smith
Dec 23, 2014
Shirley L. Smith, the daughter of Roy and Carrie (Hoffman) Heath, was born January 16, 1913, in Larrabee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee, IA, where she attended and graduated from school. On December 21, 1943, Shirley was united in marriage to Chuck Smith. Following their marriage they resided in Cherokee, IA. Shirley taught country school for 14...
Maureen Kohn
Dec 8, 2014
Rita Maureen Timmins was born on September 11, 1930, in her family's home in rural Kinglsey, IA. She is the second daughter of J. Emmett and Mary (Werthman) Timmins. She grew up in rural Plymouth, Woodbury and Cherokee counties. She graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Cherokee in 1948, and was valedictorian of the senior class. Following her...
LaVonne Paslay
Dec 8, 2014
LaVonne Delores (Hurd) Paslay, the daughter of Raymond and Emma (Anderson) Hurd, was born December 31, 1926 in Cherokee, IA. The family lived in rural Meriden, IA, where LaVonne attended school and graduated Meriden High School. She was united in marriage to Robert James Paslay on August 14, 1946. In addition to being a busy mother of three children, LaVonne...
Thomas Selk
Dec 7, 2014
Thomas Harry Selk was born on March 22, 1947 in Cherokee, IA to Harry and Ella (Hell) Selk. His childhood years were spent in Sutherland, IA where he graduated from High School in 1965. After graduating from Mankato State University, he was drafted into in the Army. He spent two years serving his country. On December 1, 1973, Tom was...
Annabelle Paulsen
Dec 6, 2014
Annabelle (Regennitter) Paulsen was born on a farm near Washta, IA, on January 9, 1939, to Albert Regennitter and Mae (Coon-Hollingshead) Regennitter. She spent her youth in rural Washta, Anthon, and Correctionville, IA. She attended Washta Consolidated School until the 11th grade. She enjoyed making many memories with all of her 18 siblings. She was united in marriage to LeRoy...
Natasha 'NaNa' Olhausen
Nov 20, 2014
Natasha 'Na Na' Olhausen, the daughter of Keith and Norma (Klingborg) Olhausen, made her entrance into this world on December 31, 1977. She grew up in Cherokee, Iowa. During her years at Washington High School, Na Na's peers named her Prom Queen and Homecoming Parade Marshall. She graduated with the class of 1997, and was forever the Cherokee Braves #1...
Patricia Graybill
Nov 19, 2014
Patricia "Pat" Graybill, the daughter of William and Luella (Sanders) Schumann was born December 18, 1942 in Storm Lake, IA. Her father was killed in WWII when Patty was two years old. Her mother was united in marriage to Don Herron a few years later. Her childhood years were spent near Varina, IA. She graduated from Albert City-Truesdale High School....
Col. John M. Sanderson, U.S. Army, Retired
Nov 15, 2014
SERVICES Private Family services will be held at a later date at the Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee. OFFICIATING CASKET BEARERS VISITATION MUSIC INTERMENT Huachuca National Cemetery Huachuca, Arizona
Neal Robert Johnston
Oct 29, 2014
Neal Robert Johnston, the son of Robert and Eleanor (Conley) Johnston, was born August 3, 1965, in Cherokee, Iowa. His childhood years were spent on the farm near Cleghorn. Neal attended school and graduated from Meriden-Cleghorn High School in 1984. He then attended Iowa State University where he graduated with an Agriculture Studies Farm Operation degree in 1988. After college...
Nathan Aaron Phipps
Oct 27, 2014
Nathan A. Phipps II, DVM was born to Nelson and Susan (Jones) Phipps on a farm on the northeast side of Cherokee. This farm has been in the Phipps family since 1856. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1948, and then served in the army infantry from 1948-1949. Nate then attended undergraduate and Veterinary Medical School at Iowa State,...
Richard D. Jensen
Oct 25, 2014
Dick was the oldest son of Arlo and Daisy (Andersen) Jensen. He was born on November 3rd, 1929 on a farm in rural Clay County, S.D. Dick attended Wakonda Star Township country school through the 8th grade and Irene High School in Irene, S.D. At the age of 16, he enlisted in the Marine Corp, celebrating his 17th birthday in...
Neal Pearson
Oct 9, 2014
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY SUGGESTS THAT MEMORIALS BE DIRECTED TO THE NEAL PEARSON FAMILY. Thank you Neal Edward Pearson, the son of John and Marlene (Menefee) Pearson, was born at Alta, Iowa, on July 26, 1968. His childhood years were spent near Aurelia, Iowa. He graduated from Aurelia High School in 1987 and Western Iowa Tech in 1989....
Ted Joseph Unkrur
Oct 3, 2014
Ted Joseph Unkrur, the son of Frank and Lucy (Weber) Unkrur was born on July 1, 1932, in Rock Township, Cherokee County, IA. His childhood years were spent near Maryhill where he attended school. Following his education, Ted served with the United States Army from 1953-1955. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Ted worked a short time with his...
John 'Dick' Bird
Sep 30, 2014
John Richard Bird was born August 14, 1931 to Leo and Clara (Berendes) Bird on August 14, 1931 near Maryhill, Iowa. The last of five children, he was a 1949 graduate of Marcus Holy Name High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Westmar College and served his country in Korea. On August 30, 1955, he married Jacqueline...
Donald Ray Sechler
Sep 24, 2014
Donald Ray Sechler Sr., the son of Frank LeRoy and Fern Norma (Moody) Sechler, was born May 14, 1937, in Meriden, IA. His childhood years were spent in Meriden where he received his education and graduated from Meriden High School. After graduation, Don worked for his dad at Sechler's Garage in Meriden. Following his father's retirement, He entered into a...
Robert L. Van Natta
Sep 16, 2014
Robert was born August 3, 1922, to Pearl L. and Myrtle (Gleason) Van Natta. He graduated from Cherokee Wilson High School in May 1940. After graduation he worked for Swanson Grocery and Illinois Central Railroad prior to going into the US Army in November 1942. He trained in the Army as a Combat Engineer at Fort Belvoir, VA. In May...
August 'Gus' F. Erickson
Sep 7, 2014
August F. "Gus" Erickson, the son of Henry Elmer and Mable Irene (Swihart) Erickson, was born on May 14, 1942, in Hartington, NE. His childhood years were spent in Hartington where he attended school and graduated from Hartington Public High School in 1960. Following his schooling, Gus worked at a garage in Hartington for a short time before moving to...
Faye Mary Whitecotton
Aug 28, 2014
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. She was 74. Faye had fallen on July 31 and suffered a broken hip and wrist. A combination of health issues followed, and she died at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls with family at her side. Faye was born...
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