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SHELLEY BAKER Obituary
SHELLEY R. BAKER, 57, of Janesville, Wisconsin, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Pastor Alan Cummins will officiate. Burial will be held at Cedar Cemetery in Larrabee, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Boothby Funeral Home located at 207 E. Main Street in Cherokee, Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
6
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Boothby Funeral Home - Cherokee
216 S. 2nd St., Cherokee, IA 51012
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
7
Memorial service
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
300 E Bow Dr, Cherokee, IA 51012
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Boothby Funeral Home - Main StOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.