Obituaries
Walter Anderson
Tuesday, November 16, 1915 - Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 1915 - Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Walter Carl Anderson, the son of Swedish immigrants, Axel and Betty (Forsberg) Anderson, was born November 16, 1915, in Boone County, IA. His childhood years were spent in Boone County where he received his education.
With the onset of the depression era, Walt was forced to cease his for...
Stephen Hankens
Tuesday, May 22, 1945 - Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 22, 1945 - Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Steve Hankens, age 65, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27th, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center, among family and friends.
Born in 1945, to Don and Ivagene Hankens, Steve was a lifelong resident of Cherokee, leaving briefly only to attend college and law school at Drake Univ...
Esther Lorraine Gaskill
Saturday, January 24, 1925 - Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Saturday, January 24, 1925 - Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Esther Lorraine Swanson the daughter of August and Esther (Larson) Swanson was born January 24, 1925, near Creston, IA. She attended Lincoln #9 School and attended Creston High School.
On April 11, 1941, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Gaskill. She became a full-time mother to their seven...
Rita Mary Donaldson
Monday, September 09, 1918 - Saturday, July 17, 2010
Monday, September 09, 1918 - Saturday, July 17, 2010
Rita Mary Donaldson, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Kohn) Rupp, was born September 9, 1918, at Maryhill, rural Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent around the Maryhill area where she attended school. After her schooling, Rita stayed at home to help her family.
On February 22, 193...
Vernon Owen Ludwig
Monday, November 25, 1935 - Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, November 25, 1935 - Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Vernon Owen Ludwig, the son of Alvin and Ruth (Harker) Ludwig was born November 25, 1935, in Battle Creek, IA. He graduated from Ida Grove High School where he excelled in football and track. Vernon served with the United States Army as a Paratrooper. He spent two years in Germany.
O...
Velrene Swanger
Saturday, August 05, 1922 - Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Saturday, August 05, 1922 - Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Velrene, the daughter of A.J. and Mary (McDermott) King, was born August 5, 1922 in Anthon. She received her education in Anthon and Kingsley. After school she worked for Cudahy Packing Plant in Sioux City for 6 years before moving to the Cherokee area.
On March 6, 1947, she and...
William 'Bill' T. Pease
Saturday, December 30, 1916 - Saturday, June 05, 2010
Saturday, December 30, 1916 - Saturday, June 05, 2010
William Thomson Pease was born December 30, 1916 in Washta, and died June 5, 2010 in Cherokee at the age of 93.
He was the son of LeRoy and Mary (Thomson) Pease of Pierson. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1934. He married Evalyn Culler in 1938, the couple farmed near Pierso...
Daniel Patrick McCarthy
Tuesday, April 26, 1949 - Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, April 26, 1949 - Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Daniel Patrick MCcarthy, the son of T. James and Corrinne E. (Fuller) McCarthy was born April 26, 1949 in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he attended school and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1967. He then attended Layton School of Design in Milwau...
Jone Illene Pearson
Monday, May 31, 1937 - Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday, May 31, 1937 - Monday, May 10, 2010
Jone Illene Pearson, the daughter of Francis and Dorthea (Sweet) Meyer, was born on May 31, 1937 in Storm Lake, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Truesdale, IA, where she attended school and graduated from Truesdale High School.
On March 24, 1964, Jone was united in marriage to Dr. Harold Pe...
Mary Ann Bush
Friday, May 02, 1919 - Sunday, May 09, 2010
Friday, May 02, 1919 - Sunday, May 09, 2010
Mary Ann Bush, the daughter of John and Lena (Gengler) Nilles, was born May 2, 1919, in Remsen, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Remsen where she attended Remsen Catholic Boarding School. After her schooling, Mary Ann worked as a caretaker for a family where she cooked, cleaned, and helped w...
Verna R. Sticha
Saturday, October 02, 1915 - Saturday, May 08, 2010
Saturday, October 02, 1915 - Saturday, May 08, 2010
Verna Sticha, born on October 2, 1915 to Peter and Emma (Ament) Reinert in Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on May 8, 2010.
She was actively involved in the Catholic Daughters of America, and worked as a radiology technician in the Iowa State Hospital.
Verna married Frances Guertin in...
Ann Gracey Meloy
Monday, February 29, 1932 - Saturday, May 01, 2010
Monday, February 29, 1932 - Saturday, May 01, 2010
Ann Gracey Meloy, 78, of Denver, Colorado died in her sleep of heart complications on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Ann Meloy was born on February 29, 1932 in Cherokee, Iowa, a daughter of Edith Gracey Meloy and Charles Daniel Meloy. She graduated from Wilson High School in Cherokee in 1950. Ann receive...
Doris Paltz
Friday, December 27, 1929 - Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Friday, December 27, 1929 - Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Doris Ann Paltz, the daughter of John and Leona (Fernholz) Kleinschmit, was born December 27, 1929, in St. Helena, NE. Her childhood years were spent in St. Helena where she attended school.
On December 27, 1929, Doris was united in marriage to Kenneth Paltz. Kenneth preceded her in death in 1994...
DoraDean Kahl
Thursday, November 13, 1924 - Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Thursday, November 13, 1924 - Tuesday, April 06, 2010
DoraDean Kahl, the daughter of Walter and Alice (Raney) McManus, was born on November 13, 1924, in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee, where she received her education and graduated from Wilson High School in 1942.
DoraDean was the youngest of eight siblings. She lived most of...
John Francis Bradstreet
Thursday, July 06, 1961 - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Thursday, July 06, 1961 - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
John Francis Bradstreet, the son of Harry and Carol (Cook) Bradstreet, was born July 6, 1961, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee, where he attended school.
Following his schooling, John remained in Cherokee, and worked for Sanitary Services. He later was a distributor...
Rena Gerdena Waul
Sunday, November 02, 1913 - Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, November 02, 1913 - Monday, March 22, 2010
Rena Gerdena Waul, 96 , a retired elementary school teacher formerly of Atlantic, IA, died Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, IA. Funeral services will be held at Mason’s Funeral Home in Pleasantville on Saturday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be he...
Tony Lewis Matula
Thursday, August 14, 1919 - Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, August 14, 1919 - Friday, March 12, 2010
Anton "Tony" L. Matula, the son of Joseph and Emma (Fetter) Matula, was born August 14, 1919, in Chelsea, IA. His childhood years were spent on the family farm near Chelsea. He received his education from St. Joseph Catholic School.
After his schooling, Tony was drafted by the U.S. Army w...
Maredith 'Chris' Newell
Sunday, June 14, 1942 - Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Sunday, June 14, 1942 - Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Maredith “Chris” Newell, the daughter of Henry and Marion (Ludwig) Christie was born June 14, 1942, in Battle Creek, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Battle Creek where she attended School and graduated from Battle Creek High School.
After graduation, Chris attended college in Indiana. ...
Marilyn M. Peck
Wednesday, June 23, 1948 - Monday, February 22, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 1948 - Monday, February 22, 2010
Marilyn M. Peck, age 61, of Cherokee, IA, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, February 26, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee. Father Arma...
Daniel L. Smith
Tuesday, December 24, 1957 - Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, December 24, 1957 - Thursday, February 18, 2010
Daniel L. "Bear" Smith, the son of Leland and Catherine (Curtis) Smith, was born December 24, 1957, in Cherokee, IA. He was raised on a farm near Quimby and attended school in the Quimby and Washta School districts.
On May 27, 1978, Dan was united in marriage to Kathy Brodersen at Immaculate C...
William L. 'Bill' Walsh
Monday, June 08, 1925 - Friday, February 12, 2010
Monday, June 08, 1925 - Friday, February 12, 2010
William L. 'Bill' Walsh, the son of Joseph and Josephine (Brennan) Walsh, was born June 8, 1925, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Emmetsburg where he attended school and graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School in 1943.
After graduation, Bill enlisted in the U.S. N...
Anna Mae Ward
Monday, March 26, 1928 - Thursday, February 11, 2010
Monday, March 26, 1928 - Thursday, February 11, 2010
Anna Mae was born March 26, 1928, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Anna Semko Kokayko and Samuel Kokayko. She attended school in Glassport, PA graduating from Glassport High in 1946. She worked for US Steel in McKeesport after graduating.
On December 28, 1949 she married Kenneth Ward in Mc...
JoAnn Joyce Schmidt
Monday, July 22, 1940 - Thursday, February 11, 2010
Monday, July 22, 1940 - Thursday, February 11, 2010
JoAnn Joyce Schmidt, the daughter of John and Claribell (Pearson) Husman, was born on July 22, 1940, near Hinton, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Quimby, IA where she received her education and graduated from Quimby High School in 1958.
On June 24, 1961, JoAnn was united in marriage to ...
Florence Elizabeth Timmins
Monday, September 30, 1912 - Friday, January 29, 2010
Monday, September 30, 1912 - Friday, January 29, 2010
Florence was born September 30, 1912 in LeMars, Iowa to William and Blanche (Rice) Cowan. She attended school in LeMars, Iowa, moved to Cherokee, Iowa, graduating from Wilson High School in1930. She later attended one year of business school in Ames, Iowa. On May 7, 1933 she married Harold Timmin...
Arthur 'Art' John Heick
Wednesday, May 26, 1915 - Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 1915 - Thursday, January 21, 2010
Arthur 'Art' John Heick, the son of John and Alma (Subcliff), was born May 26, 1915 in Sutherland, IA. Following his schooling, Art farmed his dad's farm and then his own farm for many years. After an accident on his farm, he worked at Cherokee Regional Medical Center for many years until his...
Warren G. Held
Wednesday, April 04, 1923 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Wednesday, April 04, 1923 - Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Warren Gregory Held, the son of Benjamin and Viola (Croston) Held was born April 4, 1923 in Hinton, IA. Warren along with his siblings spent their youth showing cattle and he was active in Plymouth County 4-H. The highlight of his 4-H career was showing the Grand Champion In showroom at the Chic...
Larry N. Menke
Wednesday, August 12, 1953 - Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 1953 - Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Larry N. Menke, the son of Burdette and Lillian (Buss) Menke, was born August 12, 1953, in Sioux County, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee, IA, where he attended school and graduated from Washington High School. He entered the Military serving with the U.S. Marine Corp.
Fol...
Janice P. Lux
Saturday, September 07, 1940 - Friday, December 25, 2009
Saturday, September 07, 1940 - Friday, December 25, 2009
Janice Lux, the daughter of Joe and Esther (Bond) Determann, was born September 7, 1940, in Ida Grove, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Ida Grove where she received her education and graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1959. She excelled in girls basketball in high school and was cro...
Martha Catherine Anderson
Saturday, April 18, 1914 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 1914 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Martha Catherine Anderson, the daughter of Joel and Hedvig (Erlandson) Benson was born April 18, 1914, in Cherokee County, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee where she attended school and graduated from Wilson High School.
After graduation, Martha remained in Cherokee where ...
Florence A. Heinen
Thursday, February 06, 1930 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, February 06, 1930 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Florence A. Heinen, 79, passed away Dec. 15, 2009 at Golden Oaks Nursing Center in Enid, Oklahoma. She was born Feb. 6, 1930 in Cherokee, Iowa to John and Mary (Albers) Umhoefer.
She graduated from Cleghorn High School. She married Robert Heinen on April 26, 1950 at Maryhill, Iowa. They...
Robert W. Messerole
Thursday, December 17, 1936 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 1936 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Robert W. Messerole, the son of Gordon and Gertrude (Pitts) Messerole was born December 17, 1936, in Cherokee, Iowa. His childhood years were spent on a farm near Cleghorn. He attended and graduated from Maryhill and Immaculate Conception High School in 1955.
Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army...
D. Duane Hackett
Wednesday, June 20, 1934 - Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, June 20, 1934 - Thursday, December 10, 2009
Duane was born June 20, 1934 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Marion and Ida Mae (Schieuer) Hackett. He married Joanne Mary Weber on June 17, 1957 and to this union two children were born, Renee Mary and Kenneth Duane. After graduating from Climbing Hill High School in 1952, Duane worked with hi...
Larry D. Wheeler
Friday, July 22, 1938 - Thursday, November 26, 2009
Friday, July 22, 1938 - Thursday, November 26, 2009
Larry Wheeler, the son of Carl and Julia (Logue) Wheeler, was born July 22, 1938, in Knoxville, IA. At age three, his family moved to Aurelia and eventually to Cherokee where he attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 1957.
Following graduation, he attended Mankato St...
Gladys Martha Rupp
Thursday, August 05, 1920 - Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, August 05, 1920 - Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Gladys Martha Rupp was born August 5, 1920 in Holstein, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest and Hilda (Schliinz) Kuhrts. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in Quimby, Iowa in 1937 and attended the National Business Training School in Sioux City. She was employed at the AAA office in Ch...
Mary E. Johnson
Saturday, August 03, 1912 - Monday, November 23, 2009
Saturday, August 03, 1912 - Monday, November 23, 2009
Mary was born on August 3, 1912 in Cherokee, IA to William and Ella (Mongan) Dreyer. Mary grew up in the Cherokee and Aurelia area graduating from Aurelia. She worked at Kruses Mercantile Store while living in Aurelia.
Mary married LeRoy Johnson February 21, 1940 in Storm Lake, IA. T...
Amos A. Leonard, Sr.
Thursday, May 02, 1929 - Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, May 02, 1929 - Friday, November 20, 2009
Amos was born May 2, 1929 in Cherokee, Iowa to Herbert A. and Marvel (Filer) Leonard. He was educated in the Quimby area, graduating from Quimby Consolidated School in 1948. On July 16, 1950 he married Alma Wilmot in Cherokee, Iowa. For many years, Amos farmed and also worked for Smith Feed ...
Betty (Reznikov) Tymeson
Sunday, July 04, 1926 - Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Sunday, July 04, 1926 - Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Betty (Reznikov) Tymeson, 83, of Alta, Iowa, and formerly of Cherokee, passed away November 18, 2009, at Sunset Knoll in Aurelia, Iowa following a lengthy illness.
Betty (Reznikov) Tymeson, the daughter of Lemuel and Amelia (Rameburg) Lewis was born July 4, 1926, in Charleston, West Vir...
Betty Lou Massmann
Friday, May 13, 1927 - Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, May 13, 1927 - Sunday, November 15, 2009
Betty Lou Massmann was born to Wiley and Marie Hopkins on May 13, 1927 in Deloit, Iowa. Betty's early childhood was spent at various railroad depot's where she would love to watch the trains come in. Her family eventually settled in Primghar, IA where she was raise and attended school. Betty wa...
James Anthony Schallau
Friday, April 15, 1938 - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Friday, April 15, 1938 - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Jim was born April 15, 1938, the seventh of ten children of Irvin and Joye (Tripplet) Schallau in Sutherland, Iowa. He attended Quimby grade school, transferred to Meriden in 8th grade, and graduated from there in 1956. He married his lifetime sweetheart Lois Ann Rupp on September 12, 1959 at Visita...
Evart 'Tony' Fulton Peterson
Monday, December 21, 1931 - Thursday, November 05, 2009
Monday, December 21, 1931 - Thursday, November 05, 2009
Evart "Tony" Fulton Peterson, the son of Evart and Birdlyn (Fulton) Peterson was born December 21, 1931, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 1950. Tony attended one year of college at Buena Vista Colle...
Paul Kohns
Friday, November 04, 1910 - Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, November 04, 1910 - Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Paul Kohns, the son of Peter P. and Elizabeth (Heller) Kohns was born November 4, 1910, in rural Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee where he received his education.
On July 8, 1933 Paul was united in marriage to Austrid Carlson at Maryhill Catholic Church. Following ...
Lela M. Rose
Saturday, August 23, 1930 - Thursday, October 22, 2009
Saturday, August 23, 1930 - Thursday, October 22, 2009
Lela was born August 23, 1930 in rural Cleghorn, Iowa, to Wilfred "Bill" and Louise (Kirchoff) Bush. She graduated from Wilson High School in Cherokee, Iowa in 1948.
On February 4, 1950 she married Perry Wilmer Rose at Maryhill. He preceded her in death October 7, 1997.
Lela and Perry ...
Mary Ann Glover
Wednesday, December 31, 1947 - Friday, October 09, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 1947 - Friday, October 09, 2009
Mary Ann Glover, the daughter of Harry and Anna Mae (Davis) Kirchner was born December 31, 1947, in Mapleton, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Mapleton where she went to school. At age 15, her family moved to Correctionville, Iowa and then to Quimby, Iowa. Mary graduated from Willow High S...
James Weins
Friday, September 01, 1950 - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Friday, September 01, 1950 - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Jim was born September 1, 1950 in Cherokee, Iowa to Nick and Lillian (Boysen) Weins. He attended high school in Sutherland, Iowa, graduating in 1968. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1968-1972. He was very proud of his military service. Jim had 2 tours of Vietnam and ...
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