Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Loretta J. Smith

Loretta J. Smith

Oct 3, 2025

Loretta J. Smith, of Sioux City, IA, died October 3, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Home in Sergeant Bluff, IA, with family at her side. Loretta was 89 years old.

A memorial service will be held at Christy Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, Sioux City, IA, on Thursday, October 9th at 2 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Daniel Lee Strom

Daniel Lee Strom

Oct 2, 2025

Daniel Lee Strom, 59 of Sioux City, Iowa died on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life service will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 9th at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51106 with the Neil Peck CLS of First United Methodist Church officiating.

The family...

Sharon L. Shinkle

Sharon L. Shinkle

Oct 1, 2025

Sharon L. Shinkle, 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 

Full obituary pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes. 

Beverly "Bev" A. Maxfield

Beverly "Bev" A. Maxfield

Sep 28, 2025

Beverly A. “Bev” Maxfield, 96, of Sioux City, passed away on September 28, 2025.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel.

Bev was born on September 1, 1929, in Sioux City to R. H. “Rock” and Hazel Maxfield.

Bev grew up...

Lois A. Crawford

Lois A. Crawford

Sep 18, 2025

Lois A. Crawford, 91, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave). Visitation will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Chirsty-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Her final...

Phillip D. Nielsen

Phillip D. Nielsen

Sep 16, 2025

Phillip “Phil” D. Nielsen, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Phil was born on September 15, 1941, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Bert and Martha (Juhl) Nielsen. His father migrated to the United States from Denmark, and his mother was the daughter of Danish immigrants. Phil was the youngest son of...

Faith L. Willis

Faith L. Willis

Sep 16, 2025

Faith L. Willis, 92, of Sergeant Bluff, formerly Sioux City, Iowa, died September 16, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Living & Rehab in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.

A Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51106. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.

The...

Kelli Lu Van Asselt-Vallejo

Kelli Lu Van Asselt-Vallejo

Sep 14, 2025

Kelli Lu Van Asselt-Vallejo, 56, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at her home in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Funeral Mass will be held in Spanish at 10:00am on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Cathedral of the Epiphany with a Visitation taking place one hour prior. Her final resting place will be Calvary Cemetery.

Kelli was born on January 7, 1969,...

Carmen Ramirez De Lopez

Carmen Ramirez De Lopez

Sep 14, 2025

Carmen Ramirez De Lopez, 66, passed away peacefully in her home on September 14, 2025. She was born on January 17, 1959, in Uruapan, Michoacán to Mauro and Carolina Ramírez. She dedicated her life to being a mother to her five children: Cynthia, Michael, Claudia, Polo and Dennice. She spent 17 years working as a packer at Jolly Time Popcorn...

Virginia Mae Oregon

Virginia Mae Oregon

Sep 9, 2025

Virginia M. Oregon, 92, of Sioux City, passed away on September 9, 2025. Guy L. Oregon, 90, of Sioux City, passed away on March 5, 2018. They are now together again!

There will be no services.

Virginia was born on September 4, 1933, and was a lifelong Iowa resident. Guy was born on March 4, 1928, and was also a lifelong Iowa...

Kathleen Judy Rathman

Kathleen Judy Rathman

Sep 1, 2025

     Kathleen Judy Rathman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 1, 2025, in South Sioux City, Nebraska. at the age of 83. Kathleen was born on December 28, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, Kathleen grew up to embrace life with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for her family and community.

     A proud...

Paul Dean Armstrong

Paul Dean Armstrong

Aug 29, 2025

Paul Dean Armstrong, a devoted police officer and cherished family man, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 87. Born on March 26, 1938, in New Castle, Nebraska, to Sterling and Lola (Bagley) Armstrong. Paul lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family, friends, and community.

After graduating from Central...

Donna Rae Peterson

Donna Rae Peterson

Aug 27, 2025

Donna R. Peterson, 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at a local hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Services will be held at a later date. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is assisting the family.

Donna Rae Wood, the daughter of Rex and Agnes (Ondocker) Wood, was born June 5, 1947, in Delmont, South Dakota. She graduated from Delmont High...

Michael Lee Kamradt

Michael Lee Kamradt

Aug 27, 2025

Michael Lee Kamradt, 73, of Sioux City, Iowa died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Mercy One Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51106 with the Neil Peck, CLS officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Lora L Wessling

Lora L Wessling

Aug 26, 2025

Lora L. Wessling, 89 of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa died on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Mercy One Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Church located at 4241 Natalia Way Sioux City, Iowa 51106. with Father Peter Duc Hung Nguyen officiating. Interment...

Thuan Tran

Thuan Tran

Aug 24, 2025

Thuan Tran, 99, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.

A visitation will be 10:30 am to 8:00 pm on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North. Visitation will resume 9:00 am on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Christy-Smith, Larkin, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery at 2:00 pm.

Thuan...

Linda Ramsland Higgins

Linda Ramsland Higgins

Aug 24, 2025

Linda Higgins (Ramsland), originally from Duluth, MN, passed away on August 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

She was born on April 11, 1947, in Duluth, MN to Odin and Vivian Ramsland. Linda grew up in Duluth MN, while also creating many childhood memories up at the family cabin in Iron River, WI. She was a graduate of...

Lydell Lloyd Sila

Lydell Lloyd Sila

Aug 23, 2025

Lydell Lloyd Sila, 51, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at a local hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 1:00pm – 2:00pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a Graveside service at 3:15pm at Mount Hope Cemetery in West Point, Nebraska.

Lydell was born on July 19, 1974,...

William Dean Ouellette

William Dean Ouellette

Aug 21, 2025

William Dean Ouellette, 69, of Sioux City, Iowa died on August 21, 2025, at Mitchell Hospice House in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, located at 1801 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, with Pastor Neil Peck of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will...

Carol Lynn Bush

Carol Lynn Bush

Aug 19, 2025

Carol Lynn Bush, 84, of Sioux City, Iowa died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by family.

A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 22 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 5200 Glenn Ave. with Pastor David Halaas officiating. The family will be available for visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 21...

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