Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
Larry Allen Hopkins
Aug 5, 2025
Larry A. Hopkins, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.
A memorial service will be 5:00 pm Monday, August 11, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Avenue, with visitation one hour prior.
Larry Allen Hopkins, the son of Woodrow and Melva (Bardmess) Hopkins was born January 15, 1950, in East St. Louis,...
Derry Dean Hochhalter
Aug 4, 2025
Derry Dean Hochhalter, 88, of Vermillion, SD, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA.
Derry was born on November 27, 1936, in Java, SD, to Helmuth and Ella (Walz) Hochhalter. He attended school in the Java area and graduated in 1954 from Northwestern Lutheran Academy in Mobridge,...
Gary J. Franken
Aug 2, 2025
Gary J. Franken, 78, died Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.
Burial will be at a later date.
Gary John Franken, the son of John Franken and Libby Hassett was born November 10, 1946, in Sioux City, IA. He was raised by James and Libby Hassett. After graduating high school, Gary went on to graduate from Omaha...
Donald Charles "Chuck" Williams
Jul 24, 2025
Chuck passed away, 87, on 24 July 2025, surrounded by his son and his sister. Chuck was born on 4 June 1938 in Everett, WA. Chuck lived most of his life in Sioux City, but he died at a Kingsley nursing facility. Chuck Williams and Phyllis A. Williams (Bowden), died 22 August 2024, were married for 61 years.
Chuck’s parents Dellas...
Marilyn K. McGranahan
Jul 24, 2025
Marilyn K. McGranahan, 76, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, surrounded by her children at a local nursing home in Sioux City, Iowa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Mater Dei Parish, Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (4241 Natalia Way) with Fr. Brad Pelzel officiating. Visitation will...
Marilyn Jeanne Hollenbeck
Jul 24, 2025
Marilyn Jeanne Hollenbeck, a lifelong resident of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 97.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Her final resting place will be Memorial Park Cemetery. Online...
Steven Ray Hoffman
Jul 22, 2025
Steven Ray Hoffman, 63, of North Sioux City, SD, passed away July 22, 2025, at a Sioux City hospital.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 26, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106, with Chaplain Janell Norton officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Steven was born...
Nina Mae Bender
Jul 9, 2025
Nina Mae Bender, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel.
Pamela Beth Rawson
Jul 9, 2025
Pamela Beth (Schrunk) Rawson, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa.
Pamela was born on December 8, 1957, to Alice Schrunk in Iowa City, IA. She was one of six children, Bob, Glenda, Barb, Bill and Ron.
Raised in Sioux City, IA, she attended and graduated from North High school where she was a celebrated track star. She...
Joan Ellen Tozier
Jul 6, 2025
Joan Ellen (Sandvick) Tozier, age 75, born April 13, 1950, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, Joan was the beloved daughter of Clarence “Sandy” Sandvick and Charlotte “Tootie” (Leetch) Sandvick. A lifelong educator with a deep passion for teaching, she graduated from East High School, earned her...
Marsha June Jansen
Jul 3, 2025
Marsha J. Jansen, 79, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on July 3, 2025.
Marsha was born on September 10, 1945, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Marvin and Marjorie (Goodman) Jansen. In her youth she was known as a great French Horn player and participated in the Sioux City Youth Symphony.
After graduating from Anthon-Oto High School in 1963, Marsha attended Morningside...
DeLoris Ann Nitzschke
Jul 2, 2025
DeLoris Ann Nitzschke, 89 of Lawton, Iowa died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Nursing & Rehab in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of her life will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday July 5th, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church (located at 3204 South Lakeport Street Sioux City, Iowa 51106) with the Rev. David Zirpel...
Howard Charles Smith
Jul 1, 2025
Howard Charles Smith, 84, of Lawton, Iowa, passed away on July 1, 2025.
Services will be held at a later date.
Howard was born on May 21, 1941, to Orville and Alma (Martindale) Smith. He graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He married Verna J. Weston on March 6,...
Richard William Cooper
Jun 30, 2025
Richard W. Cooper, 88, passed away on June 30, 2025, at a local retirement facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a visitation taking place one hour prior.Officiant will be Pastor Mike Cooper from Primghar Church of Christ. His final...
Kevin John Beyer
Jun 24, 2025
Kevin Beyer, age 54, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, after a lifetime filled with love and care at Park View Homes, where he was a long-time resident. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at Holy Cross Parish - Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery....
Michelle "Mikki" DeMers
Jun 24, 2025
Michelle (Mikki) DeMers of Conroe, TX passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving sisters. A devoted family member, accomplished professional, and celebrated dog breeder, Mikki lived a full and impactful life marked by passion, purpose, and perseverance.
A celebration of life is planned for July 19, 2025, in Houston, TX.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...
Kevin Joseph Wigton
Jun 21, 2025
Kevin J. Wigton, 72, previously of Sioux City, passed away on June 21, 2025, at a local hospital in Florida.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Holy Cross Parish St Michael Catholic Church (2223 Indian Hills Dr) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Final resting place will be Calvary...
Daniel L Smith
Jun 21, 2025
Daniel Lee Smith age 69 from Dakota City, NE died at Accura HealthCare, Hartington NE on June 21, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Daniel Smith was born December 29, 1955, in Davenport IA to Herbert and Mary Rose (Heidgerkin) Smith. Dan grew up a mile west of Long Grove Iowa on a small farm...
Dewie Joseph Gaul
Jun 20, 2025
Dewie J. Gaul, 96, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.
A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, June 27, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cathedral...
James Forrest Stanton
Jun 20, 2025
James Forrest Stanton, 88, passed away peacefully at Floyd House Assisted Living on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at The United Methodist Church Hinton (201 W Grand St) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. His final resting place will be Memorial Park Cemetery.
James F. Stanton was born...
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