Alice J. Frye, 94, of Cherokee, and formerly of Washta, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee.
It was Alice's wish to be cremated. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.
Alice was born Jan. 11, 1932, to Gerhard and Manda (Boe) Swenson in Kandiyohi County, Minn. She was married to Pascal Frye Jr. on Sept. 19, 1953, at Spicer, Minn. They lived and worked in Minnesota for several years before moving to Iowa.
Alice was an LPN and worked at various nursing homes in the area. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Alice enjoyed bird watching, gardening and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Pascal in 2021; son Craig Fry; grandson Alan Frye; great-grandson Brenden Frye; six brothers; and three sisters.
Alice is survived by her two sons: Brian (Mary) Frye of Cushing; Tim (Fe) Frye of Cherokee; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren with one more on the way.
