Obituaries

William B. Evans

William B. Evans

Jan 28, 2026

William (Bill) B. Evans of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wed, January 28, 2026 at the University of Kansas Hospital at the age of 89.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Father Michael Keating as Celebrant.  Interment will follow at St....

Leroy Thomas Zeising

Leroy Thomas Zeising

Feb 24, 2026

Leroy Thomas Zeising, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, IA, at the age of 88. Born on September 16, 1937, in Alton, IA, Leroy was the son of Paul A. and Leona C. (Schluetter) Zeising.

A graduate of Central High School in Sioux City in 1955, Leroy furthered...

Susan Mae Smith

Susan Mae Smith

Feb 9, 2026

Susan Mae Smith, 67, of South Sioux City, a cherished soul, departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2026, at a local hospital, leaving behind a legacy woven from love, laughter, and care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Salem Lutheran Church, 1753 G Ave, Dakota City, NE 68731.  Visitation with the...

Eugene "Gene" Francis Shockey Jr.

Eugene "Gene" Francis Shockey Jr.

Jan 6, 2026

Eugene "Gene" Francis Shockey Jr., 55, of Sioux City Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in South Sioux City, Nebraska. His journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to those around him and a genuine passion for the world outdoors. Gene’s life was one touched by sincerity, kindness, and a readiness to lend a hand whenever...

John "Buddy" F. Rogers

John "Buddy" F. Rogers

Jan 16, 2026

John F. “Buddy” Rogers passed away Friday, January 16th, 2026, in his home with his family at the age of 89. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March, 21, 2026 at St. Michael’s Chapel, 2223 Indian Hills, Sioux City, IA 51104. Visitation one hour prior to service. Private military burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday,...

Patrick "Pat" J. Honner

Patrick "Pat" J. Honner

Feb 22, 2026

Patrick J. Honner was born November 28, 1972, in Yankton, SD to Ron and Eileen Honner. Pat graduated from Yankton High School in 1991 where he was active in tennis, golf, choir, yearbook, and the school newspaper. He completed his secondary education at South Dakota State University with a Bachelor Degree in Microbiology and Clinical Laboratory Science. He worked in...

Gary D. Wright

Gary D. Wright

Mar 16, 2026

A full obituary will be posted when available.

Janice Kay Mogensen

Janice Kay Mogensen

Mar 15, 2026

Janice Kay Mogensen, lovingly known as Jan, 79 of South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Unity Point in Sioux City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at Holy Cross Parish, St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City with Father Randy Schon as Celebrant. Interment will follow...

Ronald Lee Kreegar, Jr

Ronald Lee Kreegar, Jr

Mar 15, 2026

Ronald Lee Kreegar, Jr., 58 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Parkview Home.  Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with burial to follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Jackson, Nebraska.  Visitation, with the family present, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at...

Phyllis Mae Nickolson

Phyllis Mae Nickolson

Mar 15, 2026

Phyllis Mae Nickolson, 87, of Sioux City, Iowa, died on Sunday, March 15, 2026. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 21, 2026 at First Congregational Church. 

She was born in Clay Center, Nebraska in 1938 to Floyd and Priscilla (Till) Alberding. Phyllis graduated as valedictorian from Whiting High School in 1956. She married Robert L. Nickolson on October...

Rex Marshall Fischer

Rex Marshall Fischer

Mar 14, 2026

Rex Marshall Fischer, 68, of Sioux City, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on March 14, 2026, following a lengthy battle with lung disease.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 A.M. Burial...

William B. "Bill" Parker

William B. "Bill" Parker

Mar 14, 2026

William B. "Bill" Parker, 85, of Dakota Dunes, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, peacefully at home.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary being held at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 19,...

Sharon K. Culbertson

Sharon K. Culbertson

Mar 14, 2026

Sharon K. Culbertson, 84, died at home on Saturday, March 14, 2026. A funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Mayflower United Congregational Church of Christ. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the church. Burial service will be held at Graceland Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Culbertson was born the daughter of...

Bill Siedschlag

Bill Siedschlag

Mar 12, 2026

William Stanford “Bill” Siedschlag Jr., 83, of Sioux City, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Sioux City following declining health. 

Bill was born January 29, 1943, in Mauston, Wisconsin to William Siedschlag Sr. and LaVonne (Siemoneit) Boles. He attended Leeds High School in Sioux City and graduated in 1961. Bill later attended Buena Vista University, studying accounting. 

Bill proudly served four...

Teresa A. Ruiz-Paz

Teresa A. Ruiz-Paz

Mar 11, 2026

Teresa A. Ruiz-Paz, 64, of Sioux City, a devoted mother and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at a local care center.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Teresa was born...

Edith Greenstone

Edith Greenstone

Mar 11, 2026

Edith Greenstone, of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, just shy of her 99th birthday. She was born on March 25, 1927, in Sioux City to S. Ben and Jean (Gordon) Gelfand.

Edith graduated from Central High School in Sioux City and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She married Morton Greenstone on June 27, 1948. They lived in...

Denise Renae Adam

Denise Renae Adam

Mar 10, 2026

Denise Renae Adam, 65, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Born on December 9, 1960, in Sioux City, Denise was the fourth of seven children born to Dolores (Beck) Jaminet, with whom she shared a deep bond throughout her life.

In 1979, at the age of eighteen, Denise was united...

Richard "Rick" F. Brandes

Richard "Rick" F. Brandes

Mar 9, 2026

Richard “Rick” F. Brandes, 70 of South Sioux City, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with cancer. A visitation will be held with family present from 5-7 P.M. with a celebration of life service at 7 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt funeral home.

Rick was born on July 10,...

Richard Henry Scott

Richard Henry Scott

Mar 8, 2026

Richard Henry Scott, 83 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at a Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska following a brief stay due to health concerns. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Father Michael Keating officiating. Interment will follow...

Darlene Haindfield Lueck

Darlene Haindfield Lueck

Mar 7, 2026

Darlene Ida (Olson) Haindfield Lueck, a beloved matriarch, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Whispering Creek Senior Living in Sioux City, IA, at the age of 97. Born on May 23, 1928, in Sioux City to Theodore and Lena (Gullickson) Olson, Darlene was the youngest of eight children. She attended various grade schools and attended Whiting and Sloan...