Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

DeWayne Everette Benson

DeWayne Everette Benson

Feb 23, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- DeWayne E. Benson, 77, of Sioux City died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.christysmith.com . DeWayne Everett was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Jefferson, S.D., to Charles and Martha (Fry) Benson. As a young child, the...

David Louis Kahler

David Louis Kahler

Feb 22, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- David Louis Kahler, 57, of Sioux City, formerly of Lincoln, Neb., passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Sioux City. Services were held in Lincoln. Condolences may be sent to Marsha McPherson, 6750 E. Military Ave., Fremont, NE. 68025. David was employed with Burlington Northern Railroad. He also was an Eagle Scout. Survivors include his children, Belledawna...

Donald Ray Flaugh

Donald Ray Flaugh

Feb 22, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Donald R. Flaugh, 54, of Sioux City went to be with his heavenly father Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital. A celebration of his life will be 6 p.m. Thursday at 3320 Line Drive. Per his wishes, the body was cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Don was...

J. Warren Nelson

J. Warren Nelson

Feb 22, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- J. Warren Nelson, 87, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital surrounded by his family. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lloyd Grant officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the...

Janet Mary Girard (Kleber)

Janet Mary Girard (Kleber)

Feb 22, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Janet M. Girard, 69, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at a local nursing home from leukemia. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Jefferson, S.D., with the Rev. David Roehrich officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the...

JaeLynn Marie Moss

JaeLynn Marie Moss

Feb 21, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- JaeLynn Marie Moss, 19, of Sioux City was called home too soon on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Climbing Hill, Iowa, with the Rev. Jim Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Westfork Township Cemetery at Climbing Hill. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today, with a...

Bennett Clinton "Ben" Aust

Bennett Clinton "Ben" Aust

Feb 21, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Bennett "Ben" Aust, 86, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Morningside Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service at 7...

Judy Ann Nelson (Baack)

Judy Ann Nelson (Baack)

Feb 20, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Judy A. Nelson, 61, of Sioux City died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with the Revs. Russell Senstad and David Zirpel officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 7...

Willys Iva Morey Polly (Hopkins)

Willys Iva Morey Polly (Hopkins)

Feb 19, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Willys Morey-Polly, 94, of Sioux City died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Berkemier Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Merrill Muller officiating. Burial will be in Logan Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Visitation will resume one...

Margaret Olive Garoutte (Boyer)

Margaret Olive Garoutte (Boyer)

Feb 19, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Margaret Olive Garoutte, 92, of Sioux City died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at a Sioux City nursing home. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Craig Bock officiating. Burial of the ashes will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer...

John Henry Knight

John Henry Knight

Feb 17, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- John Henry Knight, a loving father, grandfather and friend, 82, former Sioux City resident, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn., after a short illness. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church, with Pastor Valerie Heller officiating. Burial of the ashes will be in Graceland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6...

Darvin Joseph Hall

Darvin Joseph Hall

Feb 16, 2009

HINTON, Iowa -- Darvin J. Hall, 87, of rural Hinton died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Neptune, Iowa, with the Rev. Daniel M. Greving officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. today, with a...

Clara Christine Wingert (Lichty)

Clara Christine Wingert (Lichty)

Feb 16, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Clara C. Wingert, 90, of Sioux City passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.christysmith.com...

Bella Leone VanRooyan

Bella Leone VanRooyan

Feb 15, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Bella Leone VanRooyan, infant daughter of Todd VanRooyan and Stacey Baltz of Sioux City, was stillborn Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital. All who anticipated her arrival, feel the sorrow of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online to www.christysmith.com . Survivors include...

Helen Emma Houlihan (Bardelaben)

Helen Emma Houlihan (Bardelaben)

Feb 14, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Helen Emma Houlihan, 81, of Sioux City died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Indian Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Daniel C. Guenther officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are...

Mary Helen McElroy (Swanson)

Mary Helen McElroy (Swanson)

Feb 12, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Mary Helen McElroy, 80, of Sioux City died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at her son's residence in Sioux City following complications from brain cancer. Mary Helen suffered only briefly and passed into heaven with all 11 of her children by her side. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with the Rev. Merlin...

Mark Arthur Lindgren

Mark Arthur Lindgren

Feb 11, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Mark Arthur Lindgren, 57, of Sioux City died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at his residence. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Pastor Russell Senstad officiating. Burial will be in Kingsley Cemetery at Kingsley, Iowa. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a...

Martha Larvick (Janke)

Martha Larvick (Janke)

Feb 6, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Martha Larvick, 79, of Sioux City died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at her residence. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Tess Panamarow officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service...

Eleanor Mary Groves (Reinert)

Eleanor Mary Groves (Reinert)

Feb 6, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Eleanor M. Groves, 90, of Sioux City passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at a Sioux City care facility. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Andrew-Bao Vo officiating and assisted by her nephew, Deacon LeRoy Rupp. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8...

Martha Viola Kilpatrick (Downhour)

Martha Viola Kilpatrick (Downhour)

Feb 5, 2009

SERGEANT BLUFF -- Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Martha "Dutch" Viola Kilpatrick, 73, of Sergeant Bluff, passed away in her sleep at home on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, following a lengthy illness. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, with Pastor Ted Stowers officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be...

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