John Potocnik, 81, Cherokee

John Larry Potocnik, 81, Cherokee, died January 22, 2026 surrounded by his family.Born October 7, 1944, on the family farm near West Mineral, John was the son of John and Lena (Kotnek) Potocnik. John Larry was the youngest of three. For many years he worked side by side with his father before taking over the farming operation. He was proud to be a farmer and he loved working the land. He...

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