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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Stanley Ernst Sherkenbach
Jul 10, 2022
Stanley “Stan” E. Sherkenbach, 84, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 10th, 2022, at Care Initiatives in Cherokee, Iowa, following declining health.
Stan was born on November 18, 1937, to Ernst “Ernie” and Alta Sherkenbach. He spent his childhood years growing up in Aurelia, Iowa. He graduated from Aurelia High School in 1955. After graduation, he entered the...
Doris Edna McNeeley
Jul 6, 2022
Doris Edna McNeeley, the daughter of Lincoln and Edna (Nohrenberg) McCormick, was born September 13, 1943, in Paynesville, MN. Her family moved to Graettinger, IA, Gruver, IA, before settling in Estherville, IA, where she received her education. After school, she worked at PG Gray’s chicken and egg processing plant. She later moved to Des Moines, IA where she worked in...
Beulah M. Zimmer
Jul 6, 2022
Beulah Mae Zimmer, the daughter of Irl and Jennie (Olson) Creswell, was born November 15, 1930, in Boyden, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Boyden where she attended school and graduated from Boyden High School.
After school she moved to Oregon where she did bookkeeping and secretarial work for a couple years. On January 30, 1960, she was united...
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