Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
Gerard Francis "Chet" O'Neill
Aug 26, 2021
Gerard “Chet” O’Neill, 65, of West Des Moines, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday August 26, 2021, in Des Moines, IA. A public memorial service will be 4:00 pm Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive N., with a public visitation one hour prior. A celebration of life will...
Ernest Emil "Ernie" Haddad
Aug 18, 2021
Ernest E. “Ernie” Haddad, 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. A private family service has been held. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, assisted the family with arrangements. Ernest Emil “Ernie” Haddad, the son of Michael and Mary (Butrous) Haddad was born April 20, 1927, in Sioux City, IA. He attended...
Nancy Ann Rasmussen
Aug 18, 2021
Nancy (Evers) Rasmussen, age 85, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at her residence in Dakota City, NE. Nancy Ann Hodkinson was born April 6, 1936, in Butte, NE, the daughter of James and Agnes (Nurse) Hodkinson. She moved to Sioux City at a young age and graduated from Central High School in 1954. Nancy married Bernard Evers; the couple...
David Howard Luhman
Aug 18, 2021
David Howard Luhman, age 75, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, died on Aug. 18, 2021 at a Sioux City, Iowa hospital after a brief health battle. David was born on Feb. 15, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Bernard J and Kathryn (Lahr) Luhman. Growing up on the family dairy farm David learned the value of hard work. He never shied...
Miriam E. Underwood
Aug 15, 2021
Miriam Elain Underwood, age 94, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Countryside Care Center. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Miriam was born April 15, 1924, in Rock Township Woodbury County, IA. She was the fourth child of Bert and Elise (Henderson) Ethler. She attended several rural schools and graduated from Cushing...
Thelma Marie Borrink
Aug 12, 2021
Thelma Marie Borrink, 97 of Spencer, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, died on August 12, 2021, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa. A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday at Christy Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA with Pastor David Koehler officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park...
Sherry Jean Hoopingarner
Aug 10, 2021
Sherry J. Hoopingarner, 62, Tuesday, died August 10, 2021, following a lengthy illness. A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, August 16, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Cathedral of the...
Rex James Wilcox
Aug 10, 2021
Rex James Wilcox, 95 of Sioux City, Iowa died on August 10, 2021, at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa. A Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of the Mater Dei Parish located at 1212 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA with the Reverend Brad Pelzel officiating. Interment will be in St....
Thomas James Johnson
Aug 9, 2021
Thomas J. Johnson, age 71, of Sioux City passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021, at Holy Cross Parish, Blessed Sacrament Church with Father David Hemann officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel located at 2320 Outer Drive N. Sioux...
Ashton Jacob VanSickler
Aug 5, 2021
Ashton J. VanSickler, 18, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. A funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com . Ashton Jacob VanSickler, the son of Brett...
Ricke R. Sloan
Aug 4, 2021
Ricke Sloan, 67, died August 4, 2021, after a lifelong illness. A memorial/celebration service will be held on Ricke’s 68th birthday, Saturday, September 11, 2021. Visitation is at 10:30 a.m. with the service at 11:00 a.m. at Good News Baptist Church, 3200 W 19th St., Sioux City, IA 51103. Memorials in Ricke’s name may be sent as donations to the...
Lois Mae Wilkerson
Jul 26, 2021
Lois Wilkerson, age 93, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at Bavarian Meadows in Remsen, IA. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. in Sioux City, with a Parish Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July...
Lillie Grace Naylor
Jul 23, 2021
Missionary Evangelist Mother Lillie Grace Naylor, 94, of Sioux City, passed away early in the morning on July 23, 2021, at a local hospital following a lengthy illness. A family led memorial service will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. The family requests masks be worn. A Funeral will...
Charles Leroy Hinds
Jul 22, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Hinds, age 86, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Lawton, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, peacefully in his sleep at Prairie Hills Assisted Living Community surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes – Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, IA. Prayer service will...
Mary Elizabeth Bedwell
Jul 21, 2021
Mary E. Bedwell, 79, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Azria Health Regency Square in South Sioux City, NE. A funeral service will be 10:30 am Friday, July 30, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at...
Clarice J. Speck
Jul 19, 2021
Clarice Jean Moone Hammerstrom Speck, 94, of Sioux City, played the organ on her way into heaven as she faded into the arms of Jesus on July 19, 2021. A Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Rustin Avenue Methodist Church, 2901 Leech Ave, Sioux City, Iowa 51105 with Pastor Barb Johnson. Burial will...
Patricia Marie "Patty" Verdin
Jul 13, 2021
Patricia M. “Patty” Verdin, 57, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at UnityPoint-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. A memorial service will be held at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, 1801 Morningside Ave., at 11:00 am on Monday, July 19, 2021, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson, SD. Online condolences can be...
Mark Wayne Illian
Jul 8, 2021
Mark W. Illian, 58, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, after a 17-month health battle at MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Monday, July, 12, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com Mark Wayne Illian,...
Richard Wayne LeFebvere
Jul 2, 2021
Richard W. LeFebvere, age 94, of Sioux City, IA, joined his family in heaven on Friday, July 2, 2021. His loving wife of 57 years, Shirley, was by his side. Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at Morningside Lutheran Church located at 700 South Martha Street in Sioux City. Visitation will be held on hour...
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