William H. "Bill" Joines, 91, of Cherokee passed away on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity …

Joseph “Joe” Paul Dreckman, 65, of Marcus passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., due to injuries …

Annette L. Bray, 69, of Cherokee passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. A Come and Go Celebration of Life was held Saturday, Jan. 17, at …

Greg L. Brown, 74, of Peterson passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at The Gardens Assisted Living in Cherokee. Memorial services will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 at First …

Karol E. White, 88, of Cherokee passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. It was Karol's wish to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Boothby …

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dan Dugan. Dan cast his final line on Jan. 8, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, …

Rick W. Hirschman, 60, of Des Moines, formerly of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial Services were held Saturday, Jan. 10, at …

Annette L. Bray, 69, of Cherokee passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Funeral arrangements are currently pending at Boothby Funeral …

Roger W. Sleezer, 81, of Cherokee passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at his home. Funeral arrangements are currently pending at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Online condolences may be …

Thomas “Tom” Siefken, 68, of Storm Lake died Jan. 9, 2026, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.  Celebration of Life services will take place at a later date. Burial …

Marilyn Jane Truitt of Iowa City passed away Jan. 1, 2026, at the age of 82. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, …

Robert D. “Bob” Rollefson, 88, of Cherokee passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at his home. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Burial …

Marjorie L. Goodburn, 99, of Cherokee passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Accura Nursing Home in Cherokee. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's …

Lorna Deana Brandt, 81, formerly of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at …

Renee' M. Bennett, 61, of Aurelia passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at her home. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m. at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, located at …

Rick W. Hirschman, 60, of Des Moines, formerly of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, at …

Sybil J. Norris, 85, of Washta passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Grandview …

Merlene K. Albright, 83, of Cherokee passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, at her home. It was Merlene's wish to be cremated. Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee is assisting the family with arrangements. …

Eleda Nathelia Reimers Wester, 93, of Cherokee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at The Gardens Assisted Living. Private family burial will be held at Liberty Township Cemetery. …

Michael Glen Tetmeyer, 79, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2025, after a seven-month battle with Lymphoma cancer. Up until the very end, Mike was still witty, full of love for his family and …