Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
Maria Rosa Magenheimer
Nov 13, 2025
Maria Rosa Magenheimer was, is, and forever will be my beloved Mom. Maria (aka Oma and Tante Ria) passed at the age of 87 on November 13, 2025, in Sioux City, IA. She was born Maria Rosa Gehringer on March 5, 1938, on a small farm in Rüdenau, Germany. Maria was the daughter of Anna (nee Heller) and Valtin Gehringer,...
Thomas Lowell Peterson
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas L. Peterson, 77, of Dakota Dunes, SD, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, with his loving family by his side after a nearly four-year courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, with a Time of Sharing at 6:30pm. Funeral service will be held on...
Richard C. Meek
Jan 10, 2026
Richard Charles Meek, 79, of Sioux City, passed away January 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. His family and friends mourn his passing but find comfort knowing he is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife.
Rich was born on September 30, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Seth and Grace (Albertson) Meek. He moved to Sioux City with his family...
Lori Ann Morehead Conley
Jan 9, 2026
Lori A. Morehead (Conley), 63, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at her residence in Sioux City, IA.
A memorial service will be 6:30 pm Friday, January 16, 2026, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Avenue.
Lori Ann Weigand, the daughter of Roger and Madonna (Anderson) Weigand was born September 19, 1962, in Sioux City. She graduated from Heelan High School...
Becky J. Welch
Jan 8, 2026
Becky Welch, 71, of Sioux City, passed away on January 8, 2026, at UNMC surrounded by her loved ones.
Becky was born on September 28, 1954, in Sac City IA. She was raised on the family farm outside of Merrill with her parents, Jack and Nadine Clarey, and her siblings. She graduated from Hinton High School in 1974.
She worked for various...
Jean L. Cunningham
Jan 6, 2026
Jean L. Cunningham, 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Full obituary pending. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel.
Beverly Ann Howard
Jan 1, 2026
Beverly Ann (Erlandson) Howard, 91, of Sioux City passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Sunrise Retirement Community. Funeral service will be Friday, January 9th, 2026 at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 10:30 am with Pastor Kevin Freese officiating.Visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Burial at Memorial Park following the service. Arrangements are being made by Christy Smith Funeral...
Marilyn Jean Main
Dec 19, 2025
Marilyn Jean “Jeanie” Main, 77, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00am at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a Visitation taking place one hour prior. Her final resting place will be Floyd Township Cemetery in Bronson, Iowa.
Jeanie was born on September...
Eric Jay Tweet
Dec 15, 2025
Eric Jay Tweet, 67, was born to Earnest and Mary Anne Tweet on May 4, 1958, in Sioux City, IA. After a long, hard fought battle with cancer, he passed on December 15, 2025, with his loving wife by his side at Avera Oncology in Sioux Falls, SD.
Eric graduated from North High School in 1976. He was married to Sue...
Barbara Louise Duzik
Dec 13, 2025
Barbara Louise Duzik, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday December 13, 2025, at the age of 75.
Barb was born February 25, 1950, to Jerome & Lois (Petrik) Stuart. She attended Immaculate Conception grade school and was a proud member of Bishop Heelan High School’s Class of 1968. After High School,...
Charlotte A. Coon
Dec 13, 2025
Charlotte Ann (Wright) Coon, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a loving and devoted mother, wife, sister, and daughter.
Charlotte was born on September 28, 1941, to Charles and Lorraine (Austin) Wright. She graduated from Sioux City East High School in 1958. She later married Jan Coon, and together they started a family...
Paul Andrew Swanson
Dec 10, 2025
Paul Andrew Swanson was born February 28, 1939, to Francis and Thelma Swanson in Sioux City, Iowa. He had two younger sisters, Maryanne and Jane.
He attended church with his family and at the age of 10 was particularly impressed with the gospel message he heard while at the Lake Koronis Bible Camp in Minnesota. The following...
Donna J. Boyer
Dec 8, 2025
Donna Jeanne Boyer, 73, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 8, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and her bone marrow transplant. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and lifelong caretaker of others, Donna’s gentle spirit and kindness touched every life she encountered. Donna was a woman of faith who always put...
Charles Allen Keuck
Dec 6, 2025
Charles “Chuck” A. Keuck, longtime iron worker and communication tower builder, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Chuck was born on January 12, 1946, in Oakland, Nebraska, to Albert and Nina (Huff) Keuck. He attended school in Dakota City and South Sioux City, Nebraska, and later received his GED.
Chuck was a police officer in North Sioux City, South Dakota, for 2...
Barbara Louise Martens
Dec 5, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Louise Martens, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Barb was born on January 22, 1934, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Stanley and Katherine Bulizak. She graduated from East High School in 1952 and attended the University of Iowa for one year as a pre-med student. She married Martin “Clancy” Clint Martens on February 2, 1953.
Barb...
Mary Camillia Catherine Fitzgibbon
Nov 26, 2025
Mary Camilla Catherine Fitzgibbon, 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home in Sioux City, Iowa.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a Visitation taking place one hour prior. Her final resting place will be Graceland Park Cemetery.
Mary was born on...
Betty Ann Roberts
Nov 23, 2025
Betty A. Roberts, 87, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at her residence in Sioux City, IA.
A funeral service will be 10:00 am on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery.
Betty Ann Bose, the daughter of Alfred and Leona (Mattes) Bose, was born on March 26, 1938, in...
Robert Watts
Nov 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Watts, who left us too soon on 11/13/2025. He was a free spirit, known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering support for those around him.
A true friend to many, Rob had a remarkable ability to lift others up, offering a listening ear and a helping hand whenever needed....
Vicki Rae Anderson
Nov 13, 2025
Vicki Anderson, 82, passed away surrounded by her family on November 13, 2025. She was born October 27, 1943, to Victor and Geraldine Jensen, and grew up with a deep love for family, friends, and faith.
On February 26, 1966, Vicki married Lowell Anderson. They were married for 55 years. Vicki was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell. She is...
Harold D. Sypersma Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
Harold Donald Sypersma Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at a Unity Point St. Lukes hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Mater Dei Parish ~ Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ with Fr. Peter Duc Hung Nguyen officiating. Visitation will take place...
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