Jan 27, 2025

     Sheila Kathleen Peterson, 73, of Lawton, Iowa, formally of Sioux City, Iowa, died January 27, 2025, at Lawton Senior Living in Lawton, Iowa, after a lengthy battle with dementia.

     Funeral services will be held on 10:30 AM, Friday, January 31, 2025, at Morningside Lutheran Church, 700 S. Martha St., with the Reverend Paul Peterson officiating. Visitation will...

Jan 22, 2025

Elroy “Phil” Phillip Orth, 98, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at a local nursing home in Sioux City, Iowa. 

A Celebration of Phil’s Life will be held at a later date. His final resting place will be Calvary Cemetery. 

Phil was born on March 29, 1926, in Lesterville, South Dakota, to John H. and Leondina (Gall) Orth. He spent his...

Jan 21, 2025

Today, we come together to remember Catherine Therese, a precious life that has touched us in ways words can hardly express; our lives will never be the same. Her time here was so brief, but she will live in our hearts, our minds, and in our prayers forever. While we may not understand why her life was so short, we...

Jan 18, 2025

Lily M. Ronfeldt, 94, of Sioux City passed peacefully on January 18, 2025, at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa. 

Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Monday, January 27, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Entombment will be the Westfork Township Cemetery in Climbing Hill, Iowa.

Lily Mae Downing was born August...

Jan 16, 2025

Mary Ann Andersen entered eternal rest on January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born May 15, 1951, the daughter of Alfred W. Fox and Marguerite “Peggy” (Spring) Fox in Sioux City, Iowa. Mary grew up in Leeds and was one of six kids. She attended St. Michaels grade school and graduated from Heelan High School in 1969. 

Mary...

Jan 15, 2025

Terry Donald Peters, originally of Sioux City, IA, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Halstad Living Center in MN, where he has been residing for the past 6 years. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He was 81 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, January 24, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City....

Jan 14, 2025

     Richard Deines Michaelis, born on January 19, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a dedicated professional engineer whose career spanned several decades and showcased his commitment to public service and civil engineering.

     Raised in a hardworking family surrounded by faith in the Lord. He was baptized...

Jan 12, 2025

A born fisherman, Marvin Wagner, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 12, 2025. Born in Sioux City, Iowa March 24, 1932, Marvin was the youngest child of Lial and Vina (Self) Wagner. He grew up on a farm near Salix, Iowa and graduated from Salix High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Mercer, on...

Jan 11, 2025

     William "Bill" Wankum, 89, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

     Bill was born April 14, 1935, in Marcus, Iowa. He was the oldest son of Paul and Anna Wankum. He graduated from Holy Name High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. Bill enjoyed a successful career,...

Jan 9, 2025

The delightful Eunice (June) Zediker, 102, of Sioux City passed Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Whispering Creek Senior Living. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with services at 10:30 at Grace United Methodist Church; burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mapleton, Iowa. Pallbearers will be her six grandsons with honorary pallbearers being her six granddaughters.

June was born in...

Jan 6, 2025

     Michael D. Gulbronson, born on October 17, 1972, in Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on January 6, 2025, in Sioux City at the age of 52. He lived a life characterized by dedication, love for family, and a deep appreciation for simple pleasures.

     Michael’s professional journey began after graduating from North High School in 1992. He worked...

Jan 6, 2025

Helen (Eckerman) Hunsaker, 96, passed away January 6, 2025. She was a kind person with a beautiful soul, loved by those who knew her.

A visitation will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave, with a Rosary followed by a Prayer Service at 4:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial...

Jan 2, 2025

Ruth E. Dumkrieger Mueller, 89, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away at assisted living in Aberdeen, South Dakota, surrounded by her children, Thursday, January 2, 2025. A Celebration of Life is tentatively planned for Saturday, May 10, 2025, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Sioux City, Iowa. Her ashes will be buried near her parents' graves in the Loess...

Dec 25, 2024

Jenny (Janice L.) Herrick, 90, formerly of Sioux City, received her angel wings from the grace of God, 25 December 2024, at her residence in Waukee, IA, surrounded by her family.

Jenny Erickson, the daughter of Clarence and Caroline (Wenschlag) Erickson was born 3 April 1934, in Watertown, SD. The family lived in various cities until Jenny graduated from high school...

Dec 15, 2024

Betty Lund Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Her 94 years were a testament to kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to faith, family, and friends.

A Celebration of her Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Christy-Smith...

Dec 11, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

Allen R. Kern, 82, of Sioux City passed away at Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab on Monday, December 9, 2024. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, December 15, 2024,...

Dec 7, 2024

Helen A. Kelly, 93, passed away on December 7, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. 

Visitation will be held at 9:30 am – 10:30 am on Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Mark Lutheran Church. An Order of the Eastern Star service will be held at 10:30 am followed by...

Dec 5, 2024

Ronald L. Warstler, 75, died on December 5, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Per his family’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes is assisting the family. 

Ronald was born on December 24, 1948, to Lester and Lucille (Fett) Warstler in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He married Pauline Strand. He worked in the...

Nov 26, 2024

Marion Frances Schmidt, 101, of Sioux City, IA, died peacefully on November 26, 2024, at Sunrise Retirement Community. Funeral services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sioux City on Monday, December 9 at 10:30 am with visitation beginning at 9:30. Graveside services will be the following week on December 16 at 11:00 am at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI....