Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
DeLoris Ann Nitzschke
Jul 2, 2025
DeLoris Ann Nitzschke, 89 of Lawton, Iowa died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Nursing & Rehab in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of her life will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday July 5th, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church (located at 3204 South Lakeport Street Sioux City, Iowa 51106) with the Rev. David Zirpel...
Howard Charles Smith
Jul 1, 2025
Howard Charles Smith, 84, of Lawton, Iowa, passed away on July 1, 2025.
Services will be held at a later date.
Howard was born on May 21, 1941, to Orville and Alma (Martindale) Smith. He graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He married Verna J. Weston on March 6,...
Richard William Cooper
Jun 30, 2025
Richard W. Cooper, 88, passed away on June 30, 2025, at a local retirement facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a visitation taking place one hour prior.Officiant will be Pastor Mike Cooper from Primghar Church of Christ. His final...
Kevin John Beyer
Jun 24, 2025
Kevin Beyer, age 54, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, after a lifetime filled with love and care at Park View Homes, where he was a long-time resident. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at Holy Cross Parish - Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery....
Michelle "Mikki" DeMers
Jun 24, 2025
Michelle (Mikki) DeMers of Conroe, TX passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving sisters. A devoted family member, accomplished professional, and celebrated dog breeder, Mikki lived a full and impactful life marked by passion, purpose, and perseverance.
A celebration of life is planned for July 19, 2025, in Houston, TX with services in Sioux City, IA to...
Kevin Joseph Wigton
Jun 21, 2025
Kevin J. Wigton, 72, previously of Sioux City, passed away on June 21, 2025, at a local hospital in Florida.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Holy Cross Parish St Michael Catholic Church (2223 Indian Hills Dr) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Final resting place will be Calvary...
Daniel L Smith
Jun 21, 2025
Daniel Lee Smith age 69 from Dakota City, NE died at Accura HealthCare, Hartington NE on June 21, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Daniel Smith was born December 29, 1955, in Davenport IA to Herbert and Mary Rose (Heidgerkin) Smith. Dan grew up a mile west of Long Grove Iowa on a small farm...
Dewie Joseph Gaul
Jun 20, 2025
Dewie J. Gaul, 96, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.
A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, June 27, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cathedral...
James Forrest Stanton
Jun 20, 2025
James Forrest Stanton, 88, passed away peacefully at Floyd House Assisted Living on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at The United Methodist Church Hinton (201 W Grand St) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. His final resting place will be Memorial Park Cemetery.
James F. Stanton was born...
Margaret E. Mackey
Jun 9, 2025
Margaret E. Mackey, 95, died Monday, June 9, 2025, in a care facility in Sioux City, IA.
A funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, June 13, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Margaret E. Nelson, the daughter of George and Fern (Gochee) Nelson was born...
Shirley Arlene Kennedy
Jun 9, 2025
Shirley A. Remer Kennedy, 98 — mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend — has returned to her heavenly home to rest. Shirley lived a full life and leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, and love that was deeply felt by all who were blessed to know her.
She was born on February 6, 1927, in Le Mars, Iowa, and was...
Pearl Elaine Curry
Jun 7, 2025
Pearl Elaine Curry, 96 of South Sioux City, Nebraska died on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at a care facility in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Monday at First Lutheran Church of South Sioux City located at 3601 Dakota Ave South Sioux City, Nebraska 68776 with Pastor Patti Meyer officiating. Interment will be in...
Joanne Marie Johnson
Jun 3, 2025
Joanne Johnson, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at a local nursing home in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes.
Russel D. Clifford
May 27, 2025
Russel Clifford, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, brother, musician, teacher and friend, died May 27, 2025, at UnityPoint – St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, IA with his family and loved ones by his side. He was 78.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Morningside University Eppley Auditorium (3625 Garretson Ave). Visitation is...
Duane Marlin Folkers
May 6, 2025
Duane Marlin Folkers, 90, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa.
A Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Mater Dei Parish, Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (4241 Natalia Way Sioux City, Iowa 51106). Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery,...
Craig Ellis King
May 5, 2025
Craig Ellis King, 71, formerly of Holden, MO, and Sioux City, IA, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 5, 2025, in Houston, TX, surrounded by family. Craig moved to Houston, TX, to live with his sister after being diagnosed in February 2023 with stage 4 glioblastoma.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 4:00 pm –...
Richard "Dick" J Brzuchalski
May 3, 2025
Richard J. “Dick” Brzuchalski, 91, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at a nursing home in South Sioux City, NE.
A service will be held at a later date.
Richard “Dick” Brzuchalski, the son of Frank and Clara (Sanow) Brzuchalski was born June 16, 1933, in Le Mars, IA. He attended Central High School in Sioux City.
Dick united in marriage with Frances Ludwigs...
Terry Lee Ryan
May 1, 2025
Terry Lee Ryan, 56, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life will be at 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Lawton Friendship Center in Lawton, IA (300 Cedar St).
Terry was born on June 21, 1968, to William and Ella (Anderson) Ryan in Sioux City, Iowa.
Terry enjoyed working and...
Duane Dean Tobias
May 1, 2025
Duane D. Tobias, 86, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at Rustin Avenue Community Church, with the Rev. Jill Clem officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m....
Pauline Kay Warstler
Apr 29, 2025
Pauline K. Warstler, 73, of Sioux City, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Per her family’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is assisting the family.
Pauline Kay Conner, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Barnes) Conner was born April 2, 1952, in Sioux City, IA. She graduated...
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