Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
Suzanne "Suzie" C. Yaneff
Jul 19, 2023
Suzanne (Suzie) Christine Yaneff, age 61, of Sioux City, took her life on July 19, 2023. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 25 with a rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., at the Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Homes. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July...
Vernice M Seebach
Jul 6, 2023
Vernice Mary Emma Seebach, 84 of Sioux City, Iowa died on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Accura Health Care in Le Mars, Iowa. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 12th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church located at 614 Jennings St. Sioux City, Iowa 51105 with the Rev. Kenny Hsu officiating. Interment will be in Memorial...
Larry Alan Nickum
Jul 6, 2023
Larry A. Nickum, a husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, at Graceland Park Cemetery. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel is assisting the family with services. Larry was born on March 31, 1948, to Roy and Neva Nickum. He lived most of his life in...
Dennis Michael Haley
Jul 5, 2023
Dennis M. Haley passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time.
Russell Dwight Ridenour
Jul 1, 2023
Russell D. Ridenour, age 84, of Dakota Dunes, SD, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Garrison Cemetery in Garrison, IA, with a luncheon to follow. Russell Dwight Ridenour, the son of Russell and Ruth Ridenour was born January 20, 1939,...
Jimmy Lee Lesline
Jun 30, 2023
Sioux City, IA - Jimmy Lee Lesline entered into eternal rest Friday, June 30th at home, surrounded by loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, July 7, 2023, at Holy Cross Parish-St. Michael Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith Funeral...
Jeffery "Jeff" K. Williams
Jun 28, 2023
Jeffery Kane Williams, 56, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on June 28th, 2023. Jeff was the son of Kay Proffitt and Clarence Williams. He grew up in Burrton, Kansas. In 1985 he graduated from Burrton High School. In 2005, he met “the love of his life”, Tameka. Jeff worked his dream job at the CIty of Sioux City as...
Darrel "Butch" Brown
Jun 24, 2023
Sioux City, IA – Darrel Lee “Butch” Brown, 93, passed Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Thursday, June 29, 2023, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sioux City Iowa, with visitation one hour prior, 9:00 am. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors...
Arnold Grindberg
Jun 21, 2023
Arnold Bernhartdt Grindberg of Galveston, Texas passed away on June 21, 2023. He was 94 years old. A funeral service will be 10:30 am Monday, July 3, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Graceland Park cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com ....
Lynn Marie Keegan
Jun 19, 2023
Lynn Marie Keegan, 72, of Sioux City, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by family. Services will be held Friday, June 23rd at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, 1801 Morningside Ave. There will be a visitation at 1:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. Online condolences can be sent to...
Jimmie McKibbin
Jun 16, 2023
Mr. Jimmie McKibbin passed away on June 6, 2023 and per his wishes cremation has already taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Mary Frances Cakebread
Jun 15, 2023
Mary Frances Cakebread, 84 of South Sioux City, Nebraska died on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Bickford Cottage in Sioux City, Iowa. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 23rd at St Michael’s Catholic Church South Sioux City, NE. (located at 1315 1st Ave South Sioux City, Nebraska 68776) with the Fr. Michael Keating officiating. Interment...
Rhonda B. Bullis
Jun 9, 2023
Sioux City, IA - Rhonda Bernice (Kamaus) Bullis peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 9, 2023. After a courageous battle with cancer, Rhonda is now resting with the Lord. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be...
Janis G. Jessip
Jun 8, 2023
Janis G. Jessip, age 79, of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, June, 8, 2023, at a local nursing home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Christy-Smith funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Riverside United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Elk Point Cemetery...
Helen M. Butts
Jun 6, 2023
Sioux City, IA – Helen M. Butts, 92, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her residence in Sioux City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sioux City, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith...
Frances K. Rodman
Jun 5, 2023
Sioux City, IA - Frances K. Rodman, 87, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date with details to follow. The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed to the family...
Elaine L Trudeau
May 29, 2023
Elaine L. Trudeau, 91 of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly Jefferson, SD, passed away peacefully, May 29, 2023, at Countryside Nursing Home in Sioux City, Iowa. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Deacon Joe Twidwell officiating. Interment will be in St Peter Cemetery, Jefferson, SD. The family...
Michael "Mike" J. Marksbury
May 28, 2023
Michael (Mike) James Marksbury of Sioux City died on May 28th, 2023. In the days preceding his death, he was surrounded by both family and friends alike and he passed peacefully at home. We envision Mike taking his last eternal ride on his Harley, which he affectionately named “Rddaug,” right up to the gates of Heaven, where he was reunited...
Paul R Rice
May 26, 2023
Paul Richard Rice, 78 of Sioux City, Iowa died on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Unity Point Health St. Luke’s in Sioux City, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes-Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.christysmith.com . Paul was born...
Mary Lou Wilson
May 24, 2023
Mary Lou Wilson, 78 of Lawton, Iowa died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. In accordance with her wishes a private family graveside service will be held at Banner Township Cemetery, Lawton, IA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.christysmith.com . Mary Lou was born July 21, 1944, to Art and Ruby (Plumer) Wilson...
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