Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
Lois Marie Tate
Sep 3, 2021
Lois M. Tate, 71, died Friday, September 3, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 13, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Lois M. Tate was born June 19, 1950, in New Orleans, LA to the late Ignatius Harold Williams...
Viola Jean Smith
Sep 1, 2021
Viola J. Smith, 88, formerly of Sioux City, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Alcester Care Center in Alcester, SD. A service will be held at a later date. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.christysmith.com . Viola J. Aspland, the daughter of Fred and Verna (Goldsborough) Aspland...
James Howard Cox
Sep 1, 2021
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William Burdette Tucker
Aug 31, 2021
William B. Tucker, 87, entered Heaven’s glory on the 31st day of August, 2021, after a long battle with heart failure. Visitation will be at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City, on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A funeral will be on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at Morningside Baptist Church, under...
Kathryn Ann Haafke
Aug 30, 2021
Kathryn A. Haafke, 86, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. The service will be held at Holly Springs Bible Fellowship in Holly Springs, IA on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 am. There will be an hour visitation prior to the service. Following the service, we will gather in Bronson, IA at the Floyd Township Cemetery for the graveside service....
Craig Anthony Nolen
Aug 29, 2021
Craig Anthony Nolen, 65, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2021, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Craig grew up in Sioux City before leaving to serve in the U.S. Army in Thailand during the Vietnam Era. After serving, he moved to California where he met his wife and soulmate Janice. They were...
Wayne Earl Trudeau
Aug 28, 2021
Wayne E. Trudeau, 66, passed away resting peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2021, at his residence in Sioux City, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday September 3, 2021, at Siouxland Center for Active Generations, 313 Cook St, Sioux City, IA. Wayne was an avid sports fan, always wearing Oklahoma Sooners or Green Bay...
Todd Martin Savary
Aug 27, 2021
Todd M. Savary, 55, of Sergeant Bluff, died Friday, August 27, 2021, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Thursday, September 2,...
Amy Anne Reinert
Aug 27, 2021
Amy Reinert, age 60, of Sioux City passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, in Omaha, NE. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel located at 2320 Outer Drive North. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date. Amy Anne Reinert, the daughter...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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