Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
Karen Ann Keegan
Apr 12, 2024
Karen Ann Keegan passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, surrounded by her family following a short illness at MercyOne Medical Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel at 1801 Morningside Ave, with family present from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. A vigil will be...
Marjorie H. Haugen
Apr 10, 2024
Marjorie “Marj” Haugen, longtime resident of Courage Homes, passed away with loved ones by her side on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Sioux City, IA. She was 75.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel at 1801 Morningside Ave. A funeral service will be...
Deborah J. Monzo
Apr 3, 2024
Deborah J. Monzo, 71, passed away on April 3, 2024, with her children by her side, at a local nursing facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Per her family’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place in May. Gifts or flowers may be sent to her daughter Carrie at 906 Haverford Dr., Papillion, Nebraska 68046.
Deborah was born...
Marlene K. Coon
Mar 29, 2024
Marlene K. Coon, 60, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at a local nursing home.
A memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior.
Marlene Kay Coon was born April 16, 1963, to Warren “Bud” Mack and Darlene Hair in Sioux City, Iowa. Her family...
Ivy Lora Clausen
Mar 26, 2024
Ivy Lora Clausen, 49, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long brave battle with cancer.
Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Christy Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel (located at 1801 Morningside Ave in Sioux City) with Pastor Paul Peterson of Morningside Lutheran Church officiating....
Kenneth M. Johnson
Mar 24, 2024
Kenneth Milton Johnson, 75, of Sioux City, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at a local hospital.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com.
Kenny was born on July 6th, 1948, in...
Darlene J. Gaul
Mar 20, 2024
Darlene Gaul, a cherished resident of Sioux City, IA for many years, peacefully departed this life to join the Lord on March 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, in Germantown, MD. She was 91 years old.
Services honoring her life will be held on Friday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with...
LaVon E Ferguson
Mar 18, 2024
LaVon E. Ferguson was born on August 29, 1923, to Gertrude A. and Ralph R. Crawford, the first of three daughters. When LaVon was born, Calvin Coolidge had just assumed the presidency; women had recently secured the right to vote.
LaVon amassed a lifetime of memories in her 100 years. She married Richard C. Ferguson on November...
Delmar Gerhard Wacker
Mar 15, 2024
Delmar Wacker, 74, passed away on March 15, 2024, at a Nursing Home in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave.) with a visitation one hour prior.
Delmar Gerhard Wacker was born on October 4, 1949, to Gerhard and Bernice (Rosacker) Wacker in...
Larry Dean Severeide
Mar 14, 2024
Larry Dean Severeide passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2024.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a visitation taking place one hour prior.
Larry Severeide was born on March 21, 1945, to Robert and Verna (Lehman) Severeide in Fresno, California. The family moved to Sioux...
Lula L. Watkins
Mar 10, 2024
Lula L. Watkins, 90, formerly of Sioux City passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Lula L. Keifer, the daughter of Walter and Minnie (Shaw) Watkins was born June 15, 1933, in Sioux City, IA. She received her education in Sioux City.
On January 7, 1950, Lula was united in marriage with Robert Watkins. She was...
Dr. Carolyn J. Rants
Mar 8, 2024
Dr. Carolyn J. Rants, 87, of Sioux City died at her home unexpectedly Friday, March 8, 2024.
A celebration of her life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 16, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, Sioux City, with visitation one hour prior. The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed...
Carolyn K. Jacobsen
Mar 7, 2024
Carolyn (Parker) Jacobsen of Moville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 75.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 10:30 AM at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior.
Carolyn was born on August 24, 1948, to Vincent and Vernette (Gesaman) Parker in Sioux City, Iowa....
Therese Marie Bauer
Mar 3, 2024
Therese M. Bauer, 59, passed away on March 3, 2024, at a local hospital.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel (2320 Outer Drive North), with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Online condolences may be offered at www.christysmith.com.
Therese “Tressie” Marie Bauer was born on July 6, 1964,...
Robin J. Gurnsey
Mar 1, 2024
Robin J. Gurnsey, 70, passed away on March 1, 2024.
A private graveside service will take place at 1 PM on Tuesday, March 12th at Memorial Park.
Robin Jenelle Gurnsey was born on May 18, 1953, in Sioux City to parents Ed and Cleo (Richl) Gurnsey. Due to a serious early childhood disease and a life-threatening car accident, Robin was only able...
Philip P. Ortmann
Mar 1, 2024
Philip P. Ortmann, 72, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, March 8, 2024, at Holy Cross Parish-Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel,...
Robert L. Jensen
Feb 26, 2024
Dr. Robert "Bob" Lynn Jensen, EdD, died of stroke related complications on February 26th, 2024, in Sioux City, Iowa. Bob was born March 23rd, 1941, in Britton, South Dakota, to James Jensen and Vera (Goff) Jensen. He was confirmed at the Faith Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended Murray High School in St. Paul, and then served in...
Arnold Lee Sardeson
Feb 26, 2024
Arnold (Arnie) Lee Sardeson, 70, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Monday, February 26th at his home in Sioux City surrounded by his children.
Arnold was born to David Osborne Sardeson and Mary Elizabeth (Leary) Sardeson of Sioux City, IA.
Arnie was an Ironworker at Royal Iron in Sioux City for approximately 30 years before purchasing and operating his childhood vacationing...
David A. Blanford
Feb 26, 2024
David A. Blanford, 74, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.
A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North. A memorial service will be 11:00 am Friday, March 1, 2024, at Christy-Smith, Larkin Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed to the...
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