Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas
Carolyn K. Jacobsen
Mar 7, 2024
Carolyn (Parker) Jacobsen of Moville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 75.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 10:30 AM at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior.
Carolyn was born on August 24, 1948, to Vincent and Vernette (Gesaman) Parker in Sioux City, Iowa....
Therese Marie Bauer
Mar 3, 2024
Therese M. Bauer, 59, passed away on March 3, 2024, at a local hospital.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel (2320 Outer Drive North), with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Online condolences may be offered at www.christysmith.com.
Therese “Tressie” Marie Bauer was born on July 6, 1964,...
Robin J. Gurnsey
Mar 1, 2024
Robin J. Gurnsey, 70, passed away on March 1, 2024.
A private graveside service will take place at 1 PM on Tuesday, March 12th at Memorial Park.
Robin Jenelle Gurnsey was born on May 18, 1953, in Sioux City to parents Ed and Cleo (Richl) Gurnsey. Due to a serious early childhood disease and a life-threatening car accident, Robin was only able...
Philip P. Ortmann
Mar 1, 2024
Philip P. Ortmann, 72, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, March 8, 2024, at Holy Cross Parish-Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel,...
Robert L Jensen
Feb 26, 2024
Robert L Jensen, 82 of Sioux City, IA passed away at a local care facility. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service took place.
Robert L. Jensen
Feb 26, 2024
Dr. Robert "Bob" Lynn Jensen, EdD, died of stroke related complications on February 26th, 2024, in Sioux City, Iowa. Bob was born March 23rd, 1941, in Britton, South Dakota, to James Jensen and Vera (Goff) Jensen. He was confirmed at the Faith Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended Murray High School in St. Paul, and then served in...
Arnold Lee Sardeson
Feb 26, 2024
Arnold (Arnie) Lee Sardeson, 70, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Monday, February 26th at his home in Sioux City surrounded by his children.
Arnold was born to David Osborne Sardeson and Mary Elizabeth (Leary) Sardeson of Sioux City, IA.
Arnie was an Ironworker at Royal Iron in Sioux City for approximately 30 years before purchasing and operating his childhood vacationing...
David A. Blanford
Feb 26, 2024
David A. Blanford, 74, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.
A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel, 2320 Outer Drive North. A memorial service will be 11:00 am Friday, March 1, 2024, at Christy-Smith, Larkin Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed to the...
Violet L. Sly
Feb 22, 2024
Violet Lulu (Hullinger) Sly, 95, of Sioux City, Iowa, daughter of Lester and Clara (Graham) Hullinger, passed away on February 22, 2024, at a local care facility. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Christy Smith Chapel in Sioux City. Burial will be in Memorial Park, Sioux City. Visitation will take place at 9:00...
John A. Popevis
Feb 21, 2024
John A. Popevis, 73, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at a local retirement community in Sioux City, Iowa.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Calvary Cemetery. Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com.
John Allan Popevis was...
Ellen Schmidt
Feb 20, 2024
Ellen J. Schmidt, 98 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on February 20, 2024 at a local care facility. There will be a private celebration of life for family and friends at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes of Sioux City.
Ellen Jensen Schmidt was born on January 19, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska, the...
Bryan Peters
Feb 17, 2024
Bryan Peters, 25, of Lawton, IA passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2024, at his residence. Per his families wishes, cremation has taken place with no services planned at this time. They will be a private family service at a later date.
Kirk G. Huldeen
Feb 13, 2024
Kirk Gerald Huldeen, 65, died at home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Sioux City, IA.
A memorial service will be 10:30 am Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior.
Kirk was born April 24, 1958, at Guthrie Center, IA, to Gerald and Mabel (Long) Huldeen. He was a graduate of...
Eleanor Louise Tasker
Feb 12, 2024
Eleanor Louise Tasker, 96, passed away on February 12, 2024, at a local assisted living facility.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel, with a prayer service at 7 pm. Funeral service will be held at 10 am on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Faith United Presbyterian Church...
Eric M. Tapia
Feb 11, 2024
Eric M. Tapia, 23, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at a local hospital in Sioux City, IA.
A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Michael Catholic Church in South Sioux City, NE, with burial...
Benita Rae Leff
Feb 11, 2024
Benita Rae Leff, 87, passed away on February 11, 2024, at a local hospital.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel with a prayer service at 7 pm. Funeral service will be held at 10 am on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel with...
Dorothy Blanche Edwards
Feb 11, 2024
Dorothy Blanche Edwards, 105, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home in Sioux City surrounded by her friends and family.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Morningside...
Charlotte A. Stephens
Feb 10, 2024
Charlotte A. Stephens, 95, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her residence in Sioux City, IA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Holy Cross Parish-St. Michael Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be expressed at www.christysmith.com.
Charlotte Stephens was born in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Anna and Harold Stephens....
Roger Lee Mueller
Feb 10, 2024
Dear friends and family,
Today, as we gather to honor the life of Roger Mueller, I’d like to remind you all of the incredible man he was and the legacy he leaves behind. It is with both heavy hearts and grateful spirits that we come together to celebrate his remarkable journey.
I’m Doug, his son, and am deeply privileged to share a...
LaWayne Hinrichsen
Feb 10, 2024
LaWayne “Heinie” Hinrichsen, aged 95, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Remarkably, he departed this life on the same date, albeit 13 years later, as his beloved wife of 56 years, Patricia.
A Celebration of Life in honor of LaWayne will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the American Legion Post...
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