Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Robert "Bob" W. Pech

Robert "Bob" W. Pech

Nov 15, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Robert “Bob” W. Pech, 88, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at a local retirement community in Sioux City, IA.  The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel.

Larry L. Book

Larry L. Book

Nov 14, 2023

 

     Larry Lee Book, 87, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Sunrise Retirement Community of Sioux City. 

     Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, November 21, 2023, at Redeemer Lutheran Church (located at 3204 S. Lakeport St. Sioux City, IA) with Pastor Russell Senstad and Pastor David Zirpel officiating. A...

Joseph M. Kudera

Joseph M. Kudera

Nov 13, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Joseph M. Kudera, 49, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at a local hospital in Sioux City, IA.

 

A graveside service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Betty L Maxfield

Betty L Maxfield

Nov 13, 2023

 

     Betty Louise Maxfield, 97, of Sioux City passed away on Nov. 13, 2023, in Sioux City.

 

     A graveside service will be at 11:00 am, November 16, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Christy Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.christysmith.com.

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Darrell C Clausen

Darrell C Clausen

Nov 11, 2023

Darrell C. Clausen, age 75, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. 

A visitation with family will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral homes, Morningside Chapel with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Church. 

Darrell C. Clausen,...

Karen Evonne Houpt

Karen Evonne Houpt

Nov 7, 2023

 

Karen E. Houpt, 80 of Sioux City passed away Nov. 7, 2023, at a local nursing home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Morningside Lutheran Church (located at 700 S. Martha St. in Sioux City) with Pastor Paul Peterson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Thomas M. Helgersen

Thomas M. Helgersen

Nov 2, 2023

Sioux City, IA - Thomas Morgan Helgersen, 71, of Sioux City, passed away unexpectantly, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 8th, 5-8PM at Jims Lounge. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Morningside. Tom was born February 25,...

Bernice M Freidel

Bernice M Freidel

Nov 1, 2023

Bernice Mary Freidel, 76, of Sioux City, Iowa passed in Sioux City, Iowa on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Mater Dei Parish, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Burial will...

Dorothy Jane Gruis

Dorothy Jane Gruis

Oct 28, 2023

Dorothy Jane Gruis, 93, of North Sioux City, South Dakota passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on October 20, 1930. The daughter of Andrew and Elvine (Thompson) Andersen of Ravinia, South Dakota, where she graduated from Ravinia School. Dorothy married Merle (Mike) Gruis on June 21, 1949, in...

Vernon "Willie" D. Chedester

Vernon "Willie" D. Chedester

Oct 27, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Vernon “Willie” D. Chedester, 93, of Sioux City, died on Friday, October 27, 2023, in Sioux City, IA. A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, November 2, 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,...

Douglas Irving Millage

Douglas Irving Millage

Oct 22, 2023

On Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, Douglas Irving Millage passed from this earth and was greeted warmly in heaven by his mom Dorothy, dad Lou, grandma Laura, and baby brother Roger. Known as Doug to most, but those closest to him called him Poppa. Doug was 74 at the time of his passing. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday,...

Long Thi Trà

Long Thi Trà

Oct 21, 2023

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Janel B. Gerking

Janel B. Gerking

Oct 16, 2023

Janel Gerking of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Monday October 16, 2023, at a local hospital following a brief illness. She was born Janel Bernice Rakowsky on July 23, 1936 at Norfolk, Nebraska, the oldest child of Edwin and Bernice (May) Rakowsky. She attended Norfolk public schools and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1954. After receiving a Junior...

Dennis L. Golden

Dennis L. Golden

Oct 16, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Dennis L. Golden, 69, died Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence in Sioux City, IA. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Daga’s on Broadway, 100 N. 14th St., Dakota City, NE. The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Online...

Jim W Tymkowicz

Jim W Tymkowicz

Oct 15, 2023

James “Jim” William Tymkowicz, 82, of Sioux City passed, Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Sioux City. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, October 23 at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel. A family burial will follow at a later date. Jim was born on October 29, 1940, in Sioux City the son of Michael Walter Tymkowicz and Emma Anne (Thomas)...

Janice "Jan" Jeannine De Witte

Janice "Jan" Jeannine De Witte

Oct 13, 2023

Jan De Witte, of the Pointe at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, died October 13, 2023, at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, IA with her family by her side. She was 90. A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be 10:00...

Shandy (Grant) Mizner

Shandy (Grant) Mizner

Oct 10, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Shandy Grant Mizner, age 39, of Sioux City, passed away October 10, 2023, after battling cancer for four years. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Monday, October 16, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church – Holy Cross Parish. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 pm Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin...

Douglas Mark Ebaugh

Douglas Mark Ebaugh

Oct 7, 2023

Douglas Mark Ebaugh, 64, of Sioux City, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, peacefully in his home, a loved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was born October 13, 1958, in Sioux City, the second son of Robert and Noreen Ebaugh. He graduated from West High School in 1977 and went on to work in various careers, including at Dividend...

Delores "Dee" Ann Ashley

Delores "Dee" Ann Ashley

Oct 6, 2023

Delores “Dee” Ann Johnson Ashley entered the arms of Jesus on October 6th, 2023. A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Wesley Global Methodist Church, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm. A funeral service will be 10:30 am Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Wesley Global Methodist Church. Burial will be in Arlington...

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