Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Teresa R Robbins

Teresa R Robbins

Dec 17, 2023

Teresa R. Robbins, age 69, of Sioux City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Morningside Chapel.

Teresa Warengo was born on February 2, 1954, in...

Donelle "Nellie" L. Olsen

Donelle "Nellie" L. Olsen

Dec 12, 2023

Donelle “Nellie” Lynae Olsen, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, following a courageous battle against melanoma.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 20th, from 4:00-7:00pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside, 1801 Morningside Ave., with the family present, followed with a prayer service at 7:00pm. Memorial service will be 11:00am on Thursday, December 21st, at Redeemer Lutheran...

Daniel Joseph Callahan III

Daniel Joseph Callahan III

Dec 7, 2023

 

Daniel J Callahan, 89 died on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Mercy One Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

 

A Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel located at 1801 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51106 with Jon Buck of Sunnybrook Church officiating.

 

Visitation will be from 4:00...

Mary L. Hansen

Mary L. Hansen

Dec 7, 2023

Sioux City, IA - Mary L. Hansen, 92, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Unity Point Hospital with family at her side on Thursday, December, 7, 2023. 

 

A memorial service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux City with visitation one hour prior.  Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is...

Rose Ann Tice

Rose Ann Tice

Dec 6, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Rose Ann Tice, 97, died Dec. 6, 2023, at a local retirement community.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Mater Dei Parish-Church of the Nativity with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will then be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mapleton, IA at 12:00 pm. The family is being...

Kimberly Anne Lucas

Kimberly Anne Lucas

Nov 29, 2023

 

     Kimberly Anne Lucas, 59, of Sioux City, passed away November 29, 2023, after a brief illness. 

     Funeral services will be at 2:30 pm on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Christy Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel (located at 1801 Morningside Ave in Sioux City) with Pastor Janell Norton presiding. The burial will be at Memorial Park...

Ronald O Ryden

Ronald O Ryden

Nov 29, 2023

 

Ronald O. Ryden, age 83, of Dakota City, NE, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Morningside Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ronald was born on November 11, 1940, the...

Stephen M. Harris

Stephen M. Harris

Nov 27, 2023

Sergeant Bluff, IA – Stephen “Steve” M. Harris, 81, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at local hospital in Sioux City, IA.

 

A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with a prayer service at 6:30 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Friday,...

Cynthia LePay

Cynthia LePay

Nov 25, 2023



            Cyndi entered into this world on July 8, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the youngest child of George and Merilou Drescher. She was the product of a loving, supportive family. She attended Painter Elementary School, and later graduated from Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cyndi, as she passed through the journey of life had, as we all do,...

Larry B. deMalignon

Larry B. deMalignon

Nov 15, 2023

 

Sioux City, IA - Larry B. deMalignon, long time resident of Sioux City, IA, died November 15, 2023, at his residence unexpectedly.  He was 78.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00pm Monday, November 27th, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, 1801 Morningside Avenue. Visitation begins at 1:00pm, with the family present to greet friends.

Larry B. deMalignon was born...

Robert "Bob" W. Pech

Robert "Bob" W. Pech

Nov 15, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Robert “Bob” W. Pech, 88, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at a local retirement community in Sioux City, IA.  The family is being assisted with arrangements by Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel.

Larry L. Book

Larry L. Book

Nov 14, 2023

 

     Larry Lee Book, 87, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Sunrise Retirement Community of Sioux City. 

     Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, November 21, 2023, at Redeemer Lutheran Church (located at 3204 S. Lakeport St. Sioux City, IA) with Pastor Russell Senstad and Pastor David Zirpel officiating. A...

Joseph M. Kudera

Joseph M. Kudera

Nov 13, 2023

Sioux City, IA – Joseph M. Kudera, 49, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at a local hospital in Sioux City, IA.

 

A graveside service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Betty L Maxfield

Betty L Maxfield

Nov 13, 2023

 

     Betty Louise Maxfield, 97, of Sioux City passed away on Nov. 13, 2023, in Sioux City.

 

     A graveside service will be at 11:00 am, November 16, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Christy Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.christysmith.com.

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Darrell C Clausen

Darrell C Clausen

Nov 11, 2023

Darrell C. Clausen, age 75, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. 

A visitation with family will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral homes, Morningside Chapel with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Church. 

Darrell C. Clausen,...

Karen Evonne Houpt

Karen Evonne Houpt

Nov 7, 2023

 

Karen E. Houpt, 80 of Sioux City passed away Nov. 7, 2023, at a local nursing home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Morningside Lutheran Church (located at 700 S. Martha St. in Sioux City) with Pastor Paul Peterson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Thomas M. Helgersen

Thomas M. Helgersen

Nov 2, 2023

Sioux City, IA - Thomas Morgan Helgersen, 71, of Sioux City, passed away unexpectantly, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 8th, 5-8PM at Jims Lounge. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Morningside. Tom was born February 25,...

Bernice M Freidel

Bernice M Freidel

Nov 1, 2023

Bernice Mary Freidel, 76, of Sioux City, Iowa passed in Sioux City, Iowa on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Mater Dei Parish, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel. Burial will...

Dorothy Jane Gruis

Dorothy Jane Gruis

Oct 28, 2023

Dorothy Jane Gruis, 93, of North Sioux City, South Dakota passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on October 20, 1930. The daughter of Andrew and Elvine (Thompson) Andersen of Ravinia, South Dakota, where she graduated from Ravinia School. Dorothy married Merle (Mike) Gruis on June 21, 1949, in...

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