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Cherokee Service  of Remembrance

Cherokee Service of Remembrance

Nov 29, 2022

The Cherokee Regional Hospice along with Boothby Funeral Home, and Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home would like to invite you to honor the loved ones the community has recently lost this last year. The Service of Remembrance will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the Behtlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. For those that are unable to...

Ava Beverly Westcott

Ava Beverly Westcott

Nov 6, 2022

Ava Beverly Westcott, the daughter of James Westcott and Kary Rodriguez, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022, with her family by her side at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. She is also survived by her big sister, Aaliyah Boehmer. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Carl Lee Dowdy

Carl Lee Dowdy

Nov 2, 2022

Carl Lee Dowdy, son of Eugene and Frances Sue (Lester) Dowdy was born on March 13, 1962 in Storm Lake, Iowa.  He went to school in Rembrandt, IA and graduated from Storm Lake High School.  Carl was united in marriage to Carmen Klein on June 6, 1989.  They just celebrated 33 years of marriage.

Carl was in the Army from...

Theresa Lynn Wilson

Theresa Lynn Wilson

Oct 30, 2022

On October 30, Theresa Barr Wilson went to be with the Lord.  Originally from Hawarden, IA she spent the last 23 years in Cleghorn, IA.  She was known as Tee by her friends and acquaintances.  She loved people and helped everyone she knew and many that she did not know. She offered a place to stay or a ride to...

Barbara  Jean Templeman

Barbara Jean Templeman

Oct 29, 2022

Barbara Jean (Klumpp) Templeman, age 94 passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Good Samaritan in Holstein, Iowa.

            She was born December 15, 1927 to William Edward and Virginia Driscilla “Jennie” (Phelan) Klumpp in Aurelia, Iowa.  She grew up in the Aurelia area and attended the Aurelia Community School District and...

Loni Duane Loucks

Loni Duane Loucks

Oct 29, 2022

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Loni Duane Loucks passed away, at the early age of 65, in their rural Cherokee, Iowa, home with his loving, care-taking wife, Rosanne, by his side.

Loni was born on January 30, 1957 to Janice(Grapenthin) Cline and Ronald Loucks both of Cherokee, Iowa. Loni attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School through 8th grade. He then attended...

Margaret E. Steward

Margaret E. Steward

Oct 25, 2022

 

Margaret Ellen (Unkrur) Steward was born on October 12, 1927 on the family farm south of Cleghorn, Iowa in Rock Township to Frank and Lucy Weber Unkrur.   She was baptized in the Catholic faith at Maryhill where she received her first eight years of schooling.  She then attended IC School in Cherokee, IA and graduated in 1945.  While in...

Darlene Mae Korleski

Darlene Mae Korleski

Oct 9, 2022

Darlene Mae (Benjamin) Korleski was born on April 23, 1928 in Laurel, NE to George Earl and Mabel Matilda (Anderson) Benjamin. She spent her childhood in Laurel, NE where she graduated from Laurel High School.  After high school, she attended cosmetology school in Sioux City, IA. 

On July 17, 1948, Darlene married Leonard Dean Korleski in Storm Lake, IA.  Darlene...

Doreen Kay Smith

Doreen Kay Smith

Sep 29, 2022

Doreen K. Smith, the daughter of Donald and Doris Eades, was born on June 19, 1955 in Bloomington, IL. She attended Washington High School in Cherokee, IA and graduated in the class of 1973. She was united in marriage to Dale Tuttle on November 25, 1975. After Dale’s passing, Doreen attended Iowa Central College in Storm Lake, IA to become...

Eugene "PeeWee"  Ferris

Eugene "PeeWee" Ferris

Sep 27, 2022

Eugene "PeeWee" Ferris 91 of Cherokee died Sept. 27 at the Accura Nursing Home in Cherokee. PeeWee was born in rural Aurelia in 1931 to Robert and Ruth Ferris. He graduated from Grand Meadow in 1948. From 1951-1953 he was in the army and served in the Korean War. He married Dorothy Peterson on Feb. 13, 1955. PeeWee farmed most...

Gloria Ann Fortner

Gloria Ann Fortner

Sep 9, 2022

Gloria Ann Fortner, the daughter of James and Mary “Tiny” (Gordon) Gill, was born September 6, 1952, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent on the farm west of Meriden, IA, where she attended school and graduated from Meriden-Cleghorn High School in 1970. Gloria worked at the Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars, IA, and then Sioux Valley Health...

Marie Ellen Jones

Marie Ellen Jones

Aug 21, 2022

Marie was born on February 3, 1955 at Buena Vista Hospital in Storm Lake, IA to parents John and Lucille (Dryer) Jones.  Marie was a twin to Mille (Jones) Bruhn.  Marie graduated from Aurelia High School in 1973.  After graduation, Marie attended Buena Vista University for one year in Storm Lake, IA to become a teacher.  She left college to...

Phyllis Kay Ames

Phyllis Kay Ames

Aug 13, 2022

Phyllis Kay Ames, the daughter of Melvin and Alice (Puhrmann) Schmidt, was born on April 9, 1942, in Le Mars, IA. On May 3, 1942, she was baptized at her grandparent’s home.  She was confirmed on May 27, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cherokee. Her childhood years were spent in rural Meriden.  She graduated from Meriden High School in...

Marilee Elizabeth Peterson

Marilee Elizabeth Peterson

Aug 12, 2022

Marilee Peterson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in her home in Aurelia on August 12.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, August 17th, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa, with Rev. Jean Morse officiating.

Marilee Elizabeth (Dorr) Peterson was born October 7, 1937, in Cherokee, IA, to Robert and Mona (Leonard) Dorr. She...

Linda Lou Ruschmann

Linda Lou Ruschmann

Aug 9, 2022

Linda Lou (Burns) Ruschmann, 74, died peacefully in her sleep, with her son, Brandon, by her side, on August 9, 2022 in Cherokee, Iowa after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

As the beloved matriarch of her close-knit family, Linda will be lovingly remembered by her son Brandon, daughter-in-law Crystal, and her cherished grandsons Connor, Thomas and Max. She...

Norma Marie Olhausen

Norma Marie Olhausen

Aug 3, 2022

Norma Marie Olhausen, the daughter of Oscar and Astrid (Roseen) Klingborg, was born March 24, 1933, in Cleghorn, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Quimby where she attended and graduated from Quimby High School.

Following her schooling, she worked at the telephone company for a short time. Norma was united in marriage to Keith Olhausen on May 27, 1951....

Jeanine  Valentine

Jeanine Valentine

Jul 22, 2022

 Jeanine Valentine, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Thompson) Struck was born October 13, 1938, in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Truesdale/Webb, IA area where she attended school. She attended Storm Lake St.Mary’s School her senior year where she played basketball and graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1957.

 Jeanine was united in marriage to...

Val Dean Koch

Val Dean Koch

Jul 21, 2022

Val Dean Koch, 89, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 surrounded by family.   Val Dean was born on June 18, 1933, in Norfolk, NE, to Mildred (Albers) and Fred Koch. Val Dean graduated from Aurelia High School in 1952. Following graduation, he traveled to Washington DC and worked in the F.B.I. in the office of...

Steven Wayne Sones

Steven Wayne Sones

Jul 16, 2022

Steven Wayne Sones was born on January 5, 1951 in Cherokee, IA to Luella (Sexton) Brandt. He graduated in 1969 from Pocahontas High School. He was a star athlete in school, excelling in track, baseball, football, and wrestling. He ran on the State 1st place 440 yard relay team. Steve was drafted into the army in 1971, and served until...

Michael Leon Mitchell

Michael Leon Mitchell

Jul 15, 2022

Michael Leon Mitchell, the son of Ira and Deloris (Hackett) Mitchell, was born October 12, 1954, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent primarily in the Quimby and Washta, IA area where he attended school. He graduated from Willow High School in 1973. He then enlisted in the United States Marines and completed basic training. He was later medically...

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