Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
Steve J. Elgert
Jun 20, 2013
Steve J. Elgert, 52, of Sioux City passed away at his home, the Blue House on Hell’s Alley and Knuckle Rd. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Larkin Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. He will be cremated following the service. Steve was born on Aug. 9, 1960 in Sioux City. He...
Shirley L. Beacom (Jolin)
Jun 19, 2013
Sioux City - Shirley "Susie" L. Beacom, 82, of Sioux City died at her home on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, surrounded by her children. Memorial Services will be 7 p.m. today at Larkin Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Heman officiating. A private family burial will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present...
Kendall Wayne Crawford
Jun 16, 2013
Kendall W. Crawford, 75, of Moville died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Moville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ed Frank officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at McCulloch Chapel, Christy-Smith...
Mercedes C. Tilton (Jacoby)
Jun 16, 2013
Mercedes C. Tilton, 100, of Sioux City died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. Ryan Baum of the United Congregational Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family...
Marie G. Wheeler
Jun 16, 2013
Sioux City, Iowa - Marie Grace Wheeler, 91, of Sioux City passed into glory Sunday, June 16, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be noon Friday at Cornerstone World Outreach. Burial will be in Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today Morningside Chapel, Christy Smith Funeral Home. Marie was born on Nov. 29, 1921, in...
Elmer 'Bud' W. Sisson
Jun 16, 2013
Sioux City - Elmer W. "Bud" Sisson, 86, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Touchstone Living Center following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Private family graveside services will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Elmer W. Sisson was born in Kansas City, Mo., on...
Fern L. Hansen (Anfinson)
Jun 15, 2013
Lawton, Iowa - Fern Lenore Hansen, 99, of Lawton died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Char-Mac Assisted Living in Lawton. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City, with the Rev. Jay Denne officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present...
Kerry Ann Schmanke (Peterson)
Jun 15, 2013
Lawton, Iowa - Kerry Ann (Peterson) Schmanke, 38, of Lawton lost her courageous lifetime battle with Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Kerry was diagnosed when she was two years old and spent the last year waiting for a double lung transplant. She passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside at the University of Minnesota Hospital in...
Jerry C. Dawdy
Jun 14, 2013
Jerry C. Dawdy, 69, of Sioux City passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 14, 2013 at his residence. Abiding by his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will follow the services in Memorial Park Cemetery. Jerry was born Nov. 23, 1943, the son of Ernest and Ruth (Wingert)...
Jack William Bremer
Jun 14, 2013
Moville, Iowa - Jack W. Bremer, 84, of Moville died on Friday, June 14, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moville, with the Rev. Barbara Spalding officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Township Cemetery at Moville. Visitation with the family present will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at...
Gerald D. Sands
Jun 14, 2013
South Sioux City - Gerald Dean Sands Sr., 78, of South Sioux City died Friday, June 14, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his family. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, with the Rev. Jerry Gilbreath officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Anthon, Iowa. Visitation will be 4 to 8...
Dennis L. Ferdig
Jun 14, 2013
Moville, Iowa - Dennis Lloyd Ferdig, 64, of Moville died suddenly on Friday, June 14, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital. Family will be greeting friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Moville. Please drive your favorite car and wear your car T-shirts. Denny, son of Marshall and Betty Ruth Ferdig, was born Nov. 2,...
Joyce Anne Beumler (Mills)
Jun 12, 2013
Sioux City - Joyce Beumler, 79, of Sioux City died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Morningside Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., at...
Laurence Vincent Reynolds
Jun 12, 2013
Salix, Iowa - Laurence Vincent Reynolds, 92, of Salix died peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at his farm. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salix, with the Rev. Patrick O’ Kane officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at Salix. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present...
Mary Beth Reilly
Jun 10, 2013
Sioux City - Mary Beth Reilly, 63, of Sioux City died Monday, June 10, 2013, at Touchstone Living Center. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Larkin Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Mary Beth was born on Feb. 21, 1950, in Sioux City, to James A. and Bernice M. (Farmer) Reilly. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and socializing with people....
Donald H. Kreutzian
Jun 10, 2013
Donald H. Kreutzian, 82, of Sioux City died Monday, June 10, 2013, at Touchstone Living Center. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Augustana Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Del Olivier officiating. Burial will be in Augustana Memorial Gardens, Sioux City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of...
Malvina P. Guinther
Jun 9, 2013
Malvina Pauline Guinther, 96, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Westwood Nursing and Rehab Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Larkin Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the funeral home following the burial. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral...
Anna Mae Riker (Gallagher)
Jun 5, 2013
Anna M. Riker, 93, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Retirement Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Larkin Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Anna was born on April 14, 1920, in Sioux City, to William and...
Darlene J. Morey
Jun 4, 2013
Darlene J. Morey, 81, of Sioux City, formerly of Moville, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Touchstone Living Center. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moville, Iowa, with the Rev. Barb Spaulding officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Arrangements are...
Anna Daisy Yakabowsky (Duda)
Jun 4, 2013
Anna D. Yakabowsky, 96, of Sioux City died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Bickford Cottage in Sioux City. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Larkin Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Anna was born on Sept....
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