Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Genice G. Mathison

Genice G. Mathison

Jan 17, 2024

Sioux City, IA – Genice G. Mathison, 80, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her residence with her loved ones at her side. 



A memorial service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 27, 2024, at New Horizons United Church of Christ in Akron, IA. The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel.  Online condolences may be...

Lowell B. Johnson

Lowell B. Johnson

Jan 15, 2024

 

     Lowell Byron Johnson was born on December 11, 1931, in rural Nebraska to Oliver Alex and Iva Juanita (Shell) Johnson.  Lowell was the middle born of 6 children.  He died January 15, 2024, at Sunrise Retirement Community after a brief illness. 

     Lowell attended York College in York, Nebraska, graduating in 1954.  He would travel back home...

Ginger L. Newman

Ginger L. Newman

Jan 9, 2024

 

Ginger L. Newman, age 67, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

 

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Morningside Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Grant Township Cemetery near Rodney, Iowa.

 

Ginger Lee Newman, the daughter...

Darlene M. Barta

Darlene M. Barta

Jan 4, 2024

Sioux City, IA- Darlene M. Barta, 95, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at a local retirement community in Sioux City, IA.

A funeral service will be 10:30 am Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be expressed to...

James M. Miller

James M. Miller

Dec 30, 2023

James Marion Miller 

 

James Marion Miller, 76, passed away on December 30, 2023, at his favorite place on earth, the “Miller Cabin” on the Missouri River near Jefferson, SD. Jim was born to Marion and Ella Mae (Presuhn) Miller in LeMars, Iowa on August 25, 1947.

 

Jim grew up and attended school in Remsen, Iowa. He was...

Michael E. Stevenson

Michael E. Stevenson

Dec 28, 2023

Michael Edward Stevenson, age 72, of Sioux City, IA passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be 10:30 am Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be expressed to the...

Gary L. DeWolf

Gary L. DeWolf

Dec 27, 2023

Per Gary's wishes, there will be no services.

Leo Carlberg

Leo Carlberg

Dec 25, 2023

 

     Leo Carlberg, 84, died on Monday, December 25, 2023, from a brief illness at his home in Sioux City, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Mater Dei Parish – Immaculate Conception Church located at 1212 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, Iowa, 51106 with Father Brad Pelzel officiating. Burial...

Norma J. Coon

Norma J. Coon

Dec 24, 2023

Norma J. Coon, 91, died Sunday December 24, 2023, at a local assisted living facility in Sioux City, IA.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, December 29, 2023, at Mater Dei Parish-Church of the Nativity with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will be in the Oto Cemetery in Oto, IA.  Christy-Smith Funeral Home is assisting the...

Debra Kay Hansel

Debra Kay Hansel

Dec 19, 2023

Debra Kay Hansel, 69 of Sioux City, Iowa died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, surrounded by her family.

 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at the Christy Smith Larkin Chapel (located at 2320 Outer Drive North in Sioux City) with Pastor Bob Dillman officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00...

Teresa R Robbins

Teresa R Robbins

Dec 17, 2023

Teresa R. Robbins, age 69, of Sioux City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Morningside Chapel.

Teresa Warengo was born on February 2, 1954, in...

Donelle "Nellie" L. Olsen

Donelle "Nellie" L. Olsen

Dec 12, 2023

Donelle “Nellie” Lynae Olsen, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, following a courageous battle against melanoma.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 20th, from 4:00-7:00pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside, 1801 Morningside Ave., with the family present, followed with a prayer service at 7:00pm. Memorial service will be 11:00am on Thursday, December 21st, at Redeemer Lutheran...

Daniel Joseph Callahan III

Daniel Joseph Callahan III

Dec 7, 2023

 

Daniel J Callahan, 89 died on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Mercy One Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

 

A Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51106 with Jon Buck of Sunnybrook Church officiating.

 

Visitation will be from 4:00...

Mary L. Hansen

Mary L. Hansen

Dec 7, 2023

Sioux City, IA - Mary L. Hansen, 92, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Unity Point Hospital with family at her side on Thursday, December, 7, 2023. 

 

A memorial service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux City with visitation one hour prior.  Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is...

Rose Ann Tice

Rose Ann Tice

Dec 6, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Rose Ann Tice, 97, died Dec. 6, 2023, at a local retirement community.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Mater Dei Parish-Church of the Nativity with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will then be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mapleton, IA at 12:00 pm. The family is being...

Kimberly Anne Lucas

Kimberly Anne Lucas

Nov 29, 2023

 

     Kimberly Anne Lucas, 59, of Sioux City, passed away November 29, 2023, after a brief illness. 

     Funeral services will be at 2:30 pm on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Christy Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel (located at 1801 Morningside Ave in Sioux City) with Pastor Janell Norton presiding. The burial will be at Memorial Park...

Ronald O Ryden

Ronald O Ryden

Nov 29, 2023

 

Ronald O. Ryden, age 83, of Dakota City, NE, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Morningside Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ronald was born on November 11, 1940, the...

Stephen M. Harris

Stephen M. Harris

Nov 27, 2023

Sergeant Bluff, IA – Stephen “Steve” M. Harris, 81, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at local hospital in Sioux City, IA.

 

A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with a prayer service at 6:30 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Friday,...

Cynthia LePay

Cynthia LePay

Nov 25, 2023



            Cyndi entered into this world on July 8, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the youngest child of George and Merilou Drescher. She was the product of a loving, supportive family. She attended Painter Elementary School, and later graduated from Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cyndi, as she passed through the journey of life had, as we all do,...

Larry B. deMalignon

Larry B. deMalignon

Nov 15, 2023

 

Sioux City, IA - Larry B. deMalignon, long time resident of Sioux City, IA, died November 15, 2023, at his residence unexpectedly.  He was 78.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00pm Monday, November 27th, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, 1801 Morningside Avenue. Visitation begins at 1:00pm, with the family present to greet friends.

Larry B. deMalignon was born...

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