Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Helen D. Phillips

Helen D. Phillips

Aug 13, 2025

Helen D. Phillips, 98, was rewarded for her strong faith when she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Charter of Northpark Senior Living in Sioux City, Iowa.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 am, with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am, on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside...

Kelli Lu Van Asselt-Vallejo

Kelli Lu Van Asselt-Vallejo

Sep 14, 2025

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Carmen Ramirez De Lopez

Carmen Ramirez De Lopez

Sep 14, 2025

Carmen Ramirez De Lopez, 66, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Calvary Cemetery.

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

Virginia Mae Oregon

Virginia Mae Oregon

Sep 9, 2025

Virginia Mae Oregon, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa. 

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

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 Sue Higgins

Linda Sue Higgins

Aug 24, 2025

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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...

Johnnie William Prescott

Johnnie William Prescott

Aug 18, 2025

John William Prescott died on August 18, 2025, at Holy Spirit Retirement home.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:30 am at Westminster Presbyterian Church (2915 Glenn Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106). Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave). His...

Floyd William Leaver

Floyd William Leaver

Aug 15, 2025

Floyd William Leaver "Frogman", 96 of Sioux City, Iowa died on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel with Pastor Neil Peck officiating, located at 1801 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51106. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.

The family will receive friends...

Jeanette C. Henry - Dunbar

Jeanette C. Henry - Dunbar

Aug 15, 2025

Jeanette Henry - Dunbar, 88 of Sioux City, Iowa died on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at Whitfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Berth Lundula officiating, located at 1319 W.5th. St. Sioux City, Iowa 51103. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.

The family will receive...

Mary Ellen Pech

Mary Ellen Pech

Aug 13, 2025

Arrangements Pending. Please follow Christysmith.com for further updates.

Joyce Marie Barnable

Joyce Marie Barnable

Aug 10, 2025

Joyce Marie Barnable, 94, formally of Lawton, passed away on August 10, 2025. Visitation will be held on August 19, 2025, at Holy Cross Parish, St. Michael Catholic Church, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, with a funeral service at 10:30 AM. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City. 

Larry Allen Hopkins

Larry Allen Hopkins

Aug 5, 2025

Larry A. Hopkins, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.

A memorial service will be 5:00 pm Monday, August 11, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Avenue, with visitation one hour prior.

Larry Allen Hopkins, the son of Woodrow and Melva (Bardmess) Hopkins was born January 15, 1950, in East St. Louis,...

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