Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
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...
Douglas Alan Niebaum
Jun 30, 2021
Douglas Niebaum, age 54, of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Douglas Alan Niebaum, the son of Walter and Judith (Beran) Niebaum, was born May 2, 1967, in Sioux City. He grew up...
Luella Josephine Speichinger
Jun 30, 2021
Luella J. (Taute) Speichinger, age 92, formerly of Sioux City, ran to the arms of her Savior and Lord on June 30th, 2021. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Graveside will be at Memorial Park Cemetery following the...
Marvin Dean Jensen
Jun 29, 2021
Marvin Dean Jensen passed away peacefully at the age of 91. He was surrounded by his daughters and amazing nurses at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, July 8th, at Central Baptist Church (Located at 4001Indian Hills Drive in Sioux City) with Pastor Grant Lloyd officiating. Burial...
M. Kent Knudson
Jun 29, 2021
M. Kent Knudson, 79, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday July 10 at Christy Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel (located at 1801 Morningside Ave in Sioux City) with Chaplain Neil Peck officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial...
Patricia L Foster
Jun 28, 2021
Patricia Foster, age 92, was called home on Monday June 28, 2021, while living at Holy Spirit Retirement Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Very Reverend Terry A. Roeder officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Christy-Smith...
Duane H Schubert
Jun 26, 2021
Duane Schubert, 92, of Sioux City, IA passed away June 26, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1 at First Lutheran Church in Sioux City with visitation 1 hour prior. Duane was born 1929 in Park Rapid, MN to Herman and Alma Schubert. After high school he served...
Darlene Jean Coover
Jun 26, 2021
Darlene J. Coover, 76, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at her residence in Sioux City, IA. A memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Darlene Jean Milks, the daughter of Rayburn and LaVon (Pettit) Milks was born September 27, 1944, in Iowa City,...
Russell Everett Lane
Jun 24, 2021
Russell E. “Russ” Lane, 73, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021, at his residence in Sioux City, IA. A service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com Russell Everett “Russ” Lane, the son of Everett and Viola Lane was born February 17, 1948, in Sioux City, IA. He graduated from...
Diane Elizabeth Zimmer
Jun 24, 2021
Diane E. Zimmer, 83, of Sioux City passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021, at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Christy-Smith Larkin Funeral Home in Sioux City. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Miss Zimmer was born Oct. 15, 1937, in...
Celia Mae Southwell
Jun 17, 2021
Celia M. Southwell, 92, died Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Westwood Nursing and Rehab in Sioux City, IA. A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North. A funeral service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Riverside United Methodist Church with burial in...
Gary Dean Crosgrove
Jun 13, 2021
Gary D. Crosgrove, age 80, of Sioux City, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his residence. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. in Sioux City with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Gary Dean Crosgrove, the...
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