Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Theodore H. Wiemann

Theodore H. Wiemann

Sep 20, 2024

Theodore H. Wiemann (Ted), 93, of Sioux City, passed away on Friday, September 20th, 2024, at the Mercy One hospital Sioux City surrounded by the family. A visitation with the family will be at the Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave.), on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at 10 AM one hour prior to the burial services at Graceland...

Donald F. Goeden

Donald F. Goeden

Sep 14, 2024

Sioux City, IA – Donald F. Goeden, 89, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at a local hospital.

A funeral service will be Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Karen Rae Quist

Karen Rae Quist

Sep 9, 2024

     Karen Rae Quist passed away on September 9, 2024, in her home in Sioux City, Iowa. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Christy-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

     Karen was born on October 3, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Charles and Esther (Larsen)...

Paul S. Mahaffie

Paul S. Mahaffie

Sep 9, 2024

Paul S. Mahaffie, 73, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City, IA. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Paul S. Mahaffie, the son of John and Ruby (Reed) Mahaffie was born September 11, 1950, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from high...

Phillip Eugene Dillinger

Phillip Eugene Dillinger

Sep 8, 2024

     Sioux City, Iowa – Phillip Eugene Dillinger died Sunday, September 8, surrounded by family, at a local hospital. For the last couple of years, he suffered from ongoing complications from a liver transplant. There by his side caring for him was his younger sister, Della Anne, and her family till the end. 

      Phillip E. Dillinger was...

Otto "Bud" C. Albrecht

Otto "Bud" C. Albrecht

Sep 4, 2024

Sioux City, IA – Otto Clayton “Bud” Albrecht, 100, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at a local hospital.

A funeral service will be 10:30 am Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Otto Clayton “Bud” Albrecht was born May 22, 1924, in Sioux City...

Stewart A Huff

Stewart A Huff

Sep 2, 2024

     The venerable Stew Huff, native of Sioux City, Iowa, born during the July 4th Holiday, 1940 to Wallace and Marion Huff, died due to a severe stroke suffered the Friday of our Labor Day holiday, 2024. Stew grew up in Sioux City, Iowa, attended Central High School, and then graduated from Wentworth Military Academy.

      Thereafter, Stew...

Aiden J. Eilers

Aiden J. Eilers

Aug 31, 2024

Aiden J. Eilers, 5, of Hinton, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Per his family's wishes, a private family service has taken place. 

Aiden was born on January 2, 2019, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Austin Eilers and Gretchen Miller. Aiden graduated from preschool and was enrolled in T-K (Transitional Kindergarten) at Hinton...

Leon "Lee" R. Jager

Leon "Lee" R. Jager

Aug 31, 2024

Leon “Lee” Jager passed away peacefully, after a long illness, Saturday, August 31, 2024, at home with his wife, Luann and his dog, Jinx while watching his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers win. 

A funeral service will be 10:30 am Monday, September 9, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery....

Kenneth Leroy Alvarez

Kenneth Leroy Alvarez

Aug 27, 2024

Kenneth Leroy Alvarez, 59, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, of natural causes at his residence. 

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave.) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Burial will follow at Graceland Park Cemetery. 

Ken was born on December 4, 1964, in...

Alvin Clark Lyons

Alvin Clark Lyons

Aug 25, 2024

Alvin Lyons, age 93, beloved father, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in Sioux City. To honor Alvin’s wishes, no services will be held. Christy-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Alvin Clark, son of Clark and Leota (Huerth) Lyons, was born June 25, 1931, at home in Moville, Iowa. He grew up in Moville....

Charlene Frances Warren

Charlene Frances Warren

Aug 24, 2024

Charlene (Stettler) Warren, 99, formerly of Correctionville, Iowa, passed away on August 24, 2024, at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Grace United Methodist Church in Correctionville. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, at the church....

Derald "DJ" James Shinkle

Derald "DJ" James Shinkle

Aug 20, 2024

Derald James Shinkle, fondly known as “D.J.,” passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. 

DJ was born in Yankton, SD and a proud resident of Chicago’s North Shore for over 50 years. DJ was loved in the community and was ordained as one of the first Permanent Deacon’s in the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese in 1978. DJ...

Judy G. Verlinden

Judy G. Verlinden

Aug 19, 2024

Judith G. “Judy” Verlinden, 76, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at a nursing home in Grimes, IA.

A visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 am at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, with burial to follow in Graceland Park Cemetery.

Judy, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Walden) Verlinden was born March 11, 1948, in Sioux City, IA. She graduated from East High...

Kenny Isabel Ochoa Cisneros

Kenny Isabel Ochoa Cisneros

Aug 13, 2024

In loving memory of Kenny. A radiant soul, her smile lit up every room. Even in the darkest of times, her laughter and kindness brought joy to those around her. A playful spirit, she loved to learn and explore. Her beautiful smile and bright eyes were a beacon of joy and warmth. A truly special person, she touched the lives...

Robert J Sanders

Robert J Sanders

Aug 13, 2024

Robert J Sanders 64, passed away unexpectedly at a local hospital in Sioux City, IA on August 13, 2024. Abiding by the families wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. 

Sherrill L. Sailors

Sherrill L. Sailors

Aug 12, 2024

Leroy Sailors, 83, went to heaven to meet his family on Monday, August 12, 2024. The reunion will definitely be a rejoicing celebration.

Leroy attended RiverHills Church for many years and definitely loved worshipping his Savior. His love for music and worship was very much part of his life. 

Leroy is survived by his partner, Linda Little, who was by his side...

Thomas Nguyen

Thomas Nguyen

Aug 7, 2024

Thomas Nguyen, age 57, of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Visitations will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, August 8, 2024, and Friday, August 9, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Larkin Chapel (2320 Outer Dr. N.). Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2024, with family present...

Nancy Jo Henry

Nancy Jo Henry

Aug 6, 2024

Nancy Jo Henry, 76, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. 

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Mater Dei Parish – Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (4242 Natalia Way) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery, Sioux Falls, South...

Patricia A. Shanks-White

Patricia A. Shanks-White

Aug 2, 2024

Sioux City, IA – Patricia A. Shanks, 73, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at a local nursing home.

A funeral service will be 11:30 am Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Patricia A. White, the daughter of Irving W. and Mary Anna...

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