Jan 15, 2025

Terry Donald Peters, originally of Sioux City, IA, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Halstad Living Center in MN, where he has been residing for the past 6 years. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He was 81 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, January 24, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City....

Jan 14, 2025

     Richard Deines Michaelis, born on January 19, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a dedicated professional engineer whose career spanned several decades and showcased his commitment to public service and civil engineering.

     Raised in a hardworking family surrounded by faith in the Lord. He was baptized...

Jan 12, 2025

A born fisherman, Marvin Wagner, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 12, 2025. Born in Sioux City, Iowa March 24, 1932, Marvin was the youngest child of Lial and Vina (Self) Wagner. He grew up on a farm near Salix, Iowa and graduated from Salix High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Mercer, on...

Jan 11, 2025

     William "Bill" Wankum, 89, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

     Bill was born April 14, 1935, in Marcus, Iowa. He was the oldest son of Paul and Anna Wankum. He graduated from Holy Name High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. Bill enjoyed a successful career,...

Jan 9, 2025

The delightful Eunice (June) Zediker, 102, of Sioux City passed Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Whispering Creek Senior Living. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with services at 10:30 at Grace United Methodist Church; burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mapleton, Iowa. Pallbearers will be her six grandsons with honorary pallbearers being her six granddaughters.

June was born in...

Jan 6, 2025

     Michael D. Gulbronson, born on October 17, 1972, in Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on January 6, 2025, in Sioux City at the age of 52. He lived a life characterized by dedication, love for family, and a deep appreciation for simple pleasures.

     Michael’s professional journey began after graduating from North High School in 1992. He worked...

Jan 6, 2025

Helen (Eckerman) Hunsaker, 96, passed away January 6, 2025. She was a kind person with a beautiful soul, loved by those who knew her.

A visitation will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave, with a Rosary followed by a Prayer Service at 4:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial...

Dec 25, 2024

Jenny (Janice L.) Herrick, 90, formerly of Sioux City, received her angel wings from the grace of God, 25 December 2024, at her residence in Waukee, IA, surrounded by her family.

Jenny Erickson, the daughter of Clarence and Caroline (Wenschlag) Erickson was born 3 April 1934, in Watertown, SD. The family lived in various cities until Jenny graduated from high school...

Dec 15, 2024

Betty Lund Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Her 94 years were a testament to kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to faith, family, and friends.

A Celebration of her Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Christy-Smith...

Dec 11, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

Allen R. Kern, 82, of Sioux City passed away at Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab on Monday, December 9, 2024. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, December 15, 2024,...

Dec 7, 2024

Helen A. Kelly, 93, passed away on December 7, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. 

Visitation will be held at 9:30 am – 10:30 am on Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Mark Lutheran Church. An Order of the Eastern Star service will be held at 10:30 am followed by...

Dec 5, 2024

Ronald L. Warstler, 75, died on December 5, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Per his family’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes is assisting the family. 

Ronald was born on December 24, 1948, to Lester and Lucille (Fett) Warstler in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He married Pauline Strand. He worked in the...

Nov 26, 2024

Marion Frances Schmidt, 101, of Sioux City, IA, died peacefully on November 26, 2024, at Sunrise Retirement Community. Funeral services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sioux City on Monday, December 9 at 10:30 am with visitation beginning at 9:30. Graveside services will be the following week on December 16 at 11:00 am at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI....

Nov 24, 2024

Darlene Sue Kelley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 69. 

As family and friends gather to honor her memory, visitation will take place on December 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 7:00 PM, with Neil Peck presiding,...

Nov 22, 2024

Laura Mae Dam, 94 of Sioux City, Iowa died on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 27th at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51106 with Chaplain Jon Moravec officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City,...

Nov 14, 2024

Douglas Wayne Snyder, 59, of Sioux City, Iowa, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, Iowa, 51106.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, November...

Nov 13, 2024

Sioux City, IA – Orma L. Strunk, 97, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City, IA.

A memorial service will be 10:30 am Friday, November 22, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Larkin Chapel, with visitation one hour prior.

Orma Louise Townley, the daughter of Howard and Cezarie (Laydu) Townley was born January 13, 1927, in Sioux...

Nov 10, 2024

Sioux Falls, SD – Bonnie J. Limmer, 86, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at a nursing home in Sioux Falls, SD.

A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 18, 2024, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Wentworth, SD. THERE ARE NO SERVICES TAKING PLACE...