Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Judy G. Verlinden

Judy G. Verlinden

Aug 19, 2024

Judith G. “Judy” Verlinden, 76, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at a nursing home in Grimes, IA.

A visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 am at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, with burial to follow in Graceland Park Cemetery.

Judy, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Walden) Verlinden was born March 11, 1948, in Sioux City, IA. She graduated from East High...

Kenny Isabel Ochoa Cisneros

Kenny Isabel Ochoa Cisneros

Aug 13, 2024

In loving memory of Kenny. A radiant soul, her smile lit up every room. Even in the darkest of times, her laughter and kindness brought joy to those around her. A playful spirit, she loved to learn and explore. Her beautiful smile and bright eyes were a beacon of joy and warmth. A truly special person, she touched the lives...

Robert J Sanders

Robert J Sanders

Aug 13, 2024

Robert J Sanders 64, passed away unexpectedly at a local hospital in Sioux City, IA on August 13, 2024. Abiding by the families wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. 

Sherrill L. Sailors

Sherrill L. Sailors

Aug 12, 2024

Leroy Sailors, 83, went to heaven to meet his family on Monday, August 12, 2024. The reunion will definitely be a rejoicing celebration.

Leroy attended RiverHills Church for many years and definitely loved worshipping his Savior. His love for music and worship was very much part of his life. 

Leroy is survived by his partner, Linda Little, who was by his side...

Thomas Nguyen

Thomas Nguyen

Aug 7, 2024

Thomas Nguyen, age 57, of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Visitations will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, August 8, 2024, and Friday, August 9, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Larkin Chapel (2320 Outer Dr. N.). Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with family present...

Nancy Jo Henry

Nancy Jo Henry

Aug 6, 2024

Nancy Jo Henry, 76, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. 

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Mater Dei Parish – Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (4242 Natalia Way) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery, Sioux Falls, South...

Patricia A. Shanks-White

Patricia A. Shanks-White

Aug 2, 2024

Sioux City, IA – Patricia A. Shanks, 73, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at a local nursing home.

A funeral service will be 11:30 am Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Patricia A. White, the daughter of Irving W. and Mary Anna...

Dolores McNatt

Dolores McNatt

Jul 29, 2024

Dolores McNatt 97, of Sioux City, IA passed away peacefully at a local care facility on July 29, 2024.  Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.  

Marlene M. Zacek

Marlene M. Zacek

Jul 28, 2024

Marlene Eickholt Johnson Zacek, 85, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Westwood Nursing Home. 

A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:30am at Mater Dei Parish, Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 4242 Natalia Way, with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Her final resting place will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Marlene was...

James W. Higginbotham

James W. Higginbotham

Jul 25, 2024

James W. Higginbotham, 51, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.

A visitation will be 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave, with burial in Kingsley Cemetery.

James Wellington Higginbotham, the son of Harold W. and Connie (Allen) Higginbotham was born September 11, 1972, in...

Doris Jean Munter

Doris Jean Munter

Jul 21, 2024

Doris Jean Munter, 86, passed away on July 21, 2024, at a local nursing home in Sioux City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave.) with visitation taking place one hour prior. 

Doris was born on June 6, 1938, to Arthur and Cordelia (Smith) Larsen...

James Loren Johnson

James Loren Johnson

Jul 21, 2024

James Johnson, age 68, of Sioux City, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Elmwood Care Center in Onawa. Private family graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes.

James Loren, son of Kenneth and Frances (McQuirk) Johnson, was born August 23, 1955, in Sioux City. James grew up in...

Bonnie Lea Molden

Bonnie Lea Molden

Jul 16, 2024

Bonnie Lea Molden, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 10:30 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 Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bonnie was born on March 11, 1952, to Clifford and Gloria...

Timothy John Higgins

Timothy John Higgins

Jul 10, 2024

Timothy John Higgins, 54, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at University of Nebraska Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 19th at Christy Smith Funeral Home – Morningside Chapel with a prayer service at 7:00pm. The funeral will be held at...

Gregory F Leaver

Gregory F Leaver

Jul 7, 2024

Gregory F. Leaver, 42, died Sunday, July 7, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

A visitation will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave.) with a prayer service at 7:00pm. Funeral service will be held Friday, July 12, 2024, at 11:00 am at Christy-Smith Funeral...

Danny Eugene Snodgrass

Danny Eugene Snodgrass

Jul 3, 2024

Sioux City, IA/Gainesville, TX

Danny (Dan) E. Snodgrass, 61, of Gainesville, TX, formerly of Sioux City, IA, died Wednesday, July 3rd, in Denton, TX. Dan had been hospitalized and awaiting surgery when he suffered from sudden cardiac arrest.

Services will be Saturday, August 10th, 11:00 am at Christy-Smith Funeral Home Morningside Chapel, with visitation prior from 10-11. Burial will be at a...

Jerry W. Walker

Jerry W. Walker

Jul 3, 2024

Jerry W. Walker, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City, IA.

A memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Avenue, with visitation one hour prior.

Jerry was born April 23rd, 1942, to Paul and Leonne (Renard) Walker.

Jerry was a bricklayer, a profession in which...

Marilyn Kay Baker

Marilyn Kay Baker

Jun 30, 2024

Marilyn Kay Baker, 71, of Sioux City, Iowa, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Sioux City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, July 13, 2024, at Crescent Park Global Methodist Church (2826 Myrtle St., Sioux City, IA).

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.christysmith.com.

Marilyn was born April 26, 1953, in Sioux City to Franklin O....

Diana Marie Jepsen

Diana Marie Jepsen

Jun 30, 2024

Diana Jepsen, age 74, of Sioux City passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Christy Smith Funeral Home – Morningside Chapel with burial in Graceland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Diana Marie, daughter of Vincent and Lois (Flom) Seible,...

Donald Dean Herbold

Donald Dean Herbold

Jun 28, 2024

Donald Dean Herbold, 86 of Sioux City, Iowa died on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Unity Point Health St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 149 Bison Trail in Dakota Dunes, SD with the Rev. Jeremy Richert officiating. Interment will follow the service at...

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