Myra Jean Needs's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2024 in Cherokee, Iowa

Myra Jean Needs

July 8, 1939 - September 22, 2024 (85 years old)

Cherokee, Iowa

Myra Jean Needs's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2024 in Cherokee, Iowa

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Boothby Funeral Home

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Myra Jean Needs

July 8, 1939 - September 22, 2024 (85 years old)

Cherokee, Iowa

Myra Jean Needs Obituary

The passing of Myra Jean Needs of Cherokee, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 22, 2024 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Myra Jean Needs to show support.

As Myra Jean departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Myra Jean may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Myra Jean leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Huffman and Mildred Huffman (Weathers); her daughter Lisa Gehrke; and her stepson Norman Needs. She is survived by: her husband Donald Gehrke of Cherokee, Iowa; her sons, David Gehrke of Spirit Lake, Randy Gehrke of Carroll and Tim Gehrke (Lynora) of Larrabee, Iowa; and her stepchildren, Darwin Needs (Lori) of LeMars, Robin Steffen (Rick) of Rifle and Cynthia Larson of Alta, Iowa. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

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Boothby Funeral Home



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