Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Ivy Lora Clausen

Ivy Lora Clausen

Mar 26, 2024

Ivy Lora Clausen, 49, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long brave battle with cancer.

 

Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Christy Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel (located at 1801 Morningside Ave in Sioux City) with Pastor Paul Peterson of Morningside Lutheran Church officiating....

Kenneth M. Johnson

Kenneth M. Johnson

Mar 24, 2024

Kenneth Milton Johnson, 75, of Sioux City, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at a local hospital.

A Celebration of his life will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, with visitation one hour prior.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com.

Kenny was born on July 6th, 1948, in...

Darlene J. Gaul

Darlene J. Gaul

Mar 20, 2024

Darlene Gaul, a cherished resident of Sioux City, IA for many years, peacefully departed this life to join the Lord on March 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, in Germantown, MD. She was 91 years old.

Services honoring her life will be held on Friday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with...

LaVon E Ferguson

LaVon E Ferguson

Mar 18, 2024

     LaVon E. Ferguson was born on August 29, 1923, to Gertrude A. and Ralph R. Crawford, the first of three daughters. When LaVon was born, Calvin Coolidge had just assumed the presidency; women had recently secured the right to vote. 

 

     LaVon amassed a lifetime of memories in her 100 years. She married Richard C. Ferguson on November...

Delmar Gerhard Wacker

Delmar Gerhard Wacker

Mar 15, 2024

Delmar Wacker, 74, passed away on March 15, 2024, at a Nursing Home in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. 

 

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave.) with a visitation one hour prior. 

 

Delmar Gerhard Wacker was born on October 4, 1949, to Gerhard and Bernice (Rosacker) Wacker in...

Larry Dean Severeide

Larry Dean Severeide

Mar 14, 2024

Larry Dean Severeide passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2024.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a visitation taking place one hour prior. 

Larry Severeide was born on March 21, 1945, to Robert and Verna (Lehman) Severeide in Fresno, California. The family moved to Sioux...

Lula L. Watkins

Lula L. Watkins

Mar 10, 2024

Lula L. Watkins, 90, formerly of Sioux City passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Lula L. Keifer, the daughter of Walter and Minnie (Shaw) Watkins was born June 15, 1933, in Sioux City, IA. She received her education in Sioux City. 

On January 7, 1950, Lula was united in marriage with Robert Watkins.  She was...

Dr. Carolyn J. Rants

Dr. Carolyn J. Rants

Mar 8, 2024

Dr. Carolyn J. Rants, 87, of Sioux City died at her home unexpectedly Friday, March 8, 2024.

A celebration of her life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 16, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, Sioux City, with visitation one hour prior. The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel.  Online condolences may be expressed...

Carolyn K. Jacobsen

Carolyn K. Jacobsen

Mar 7, 2024

Carolyn (Parker) Jacobsen of Moville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 75. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 10:30 AM at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. 

Carolyn was born on August 24, 1948, to Vincent and Vernette (Gesaman) Parker in Sioux City, Iowa....

Therese Marie Bauer

Therese Marie Bauer

Mar 3, 2024

Therese M. Bauer, 59, passed away on March 3, 2024, at a local hospital.

 

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel (2320 Outer Drive North), with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Online condolences may be offered at www.christysmith.com. 

 

Therese “Tressie” Marie Bauer was born on July 6, 1964,...

Robin J. Gurnsey

Robin J. Gurnsey

Mar 1, 2024

Robin J. Gurnsey, 70, passed away on March 1, 2024.

A private graveside service will take place at 1 PM on Tuesday, March 12th at Memorial Park.

Robin Jenelle Gurnsey was born on May 18, 1953, in Sioux City to parents Ed and Cleo (Richl) Gurnsey. Due to a serious early childhood disease and a life-threatening car accident, Robin was only able...

Philip P. Ortmann

Philip P. Ortmann

Mar 1, 2024

Philip P. Ortmann, 72, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, March 8, 2024, at Holy Cross Parish-Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery.  A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel,...

Robert L. Jensen

Robert L. Jensen

Feb 26, 2024

Dr. Robert "Bob" Lynn Jensen, EdD, died of stroke related complications on February 26th, 2024, in Sioux City, Iowa. Bob was born March 23rd, 1941, in Britton, South Dakota, to James Jensen and Vera (Goff) Jensen. He was confirmed at the Faith Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended Murray High School in St. Paul, and then served in...

Arnold Lee Sardeson

Arnold Lee Sardeson

Feb 26, 2024

Arnold (Arnie) Lee Sardeson, 70, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Monday, February 26th at his home in Sioux City surrounded by his children.

 

Arnold was born to David Osborne Sardeson and Mary Elizabeth (Leary) Sardeson of Sioux City, IA.

 

Arnie was an Ironworker at Royal Iron in Sioux City for approximately 30 years before purchasing and operating his childhood vacationing...

David A. Blanford

David A. Blanford

Feb 26, 2024

David A. Blanford, 74, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.

A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North.  A memorial service will be 11:00 am Friday, March 1, 2024, at Christy-Smith, Larkin Chapel.  Online condolences may be expressed to the...

Violet L. Sly

Violet L. Sly

Feb 22, 2024

Violet Lulu (Hullinger) Sly, 95, of Sioux City, Iowa, daughter of Lester and Clara (Graham) Hullinger, passed away on February 22, 2024, at a local care facility.  Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Christy Smith Chapel in Sioux City. Burial will be in Memorial Park, Sioux City. Visitation will take place at 9:00...

John A. Popevis

John A. Popevis

Feb 21, 2024

John A. Popevis, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at a local retirement community in Sioux City, Iowa.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Calvary Cemetery. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com.

John Allan Popevis was...

Ellen Schmidt

Ellen Schmidt

Feb 20, 2024

Ellen J. Schmidt, 98 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on February 20, 2024 at a local care facility.  There will be a private celebration of life for family and friends at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes of Sioux City.   

Ellen Jensen Schmidt was born on January 19, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska, the...

Kirk G. Huldeen

Kirk G. Huldeen

Feb 13, 2024

Kirk Gerald Huldeen, 65, died at home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Sioux City, IA.

A memorial service will be 10:30 am Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior.

Kirk was born April 24, 1958, at Guthrie Center, IA, to Gerald and Mabel (Long) Huldeen.  He was a graduate of...

Eleanor Louise Tasker

Eleanor Louise Tasker

Feb 12, 2024

Eleanor Louise Tasker, 96, passed away on February 12, 2024, at a local assisted living facility. 

 

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel, with a prayer service at 7 pm. Funeral service will be held at 10 am on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Faith United Presbyterian Church...

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