Deanna L. Skaff, 81 of Sioux City passed away Monday, February 23, 2026. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

Deanna was born the daughter of Fred and Emma Skaff on March 8, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from Heelan High School. Deanna dated Larry Becker for several years and to this relationship a son, Jason was born. Deanna was a great mother. She always made the time spent with her son fun. They had many days of pools and sunshine and watched a lot of movies together. Larry passed away in 1994.

Deanna worked for Aalfs manufacturing for several years and then worked the counter at Ben Fish Tire for 15 years. She also enjoyed her time assisting the Bernstein family with housekeeping and errands.

Deanna was an avid reader. She often read a book a day from all different kinds of authors and genres. She also enjoyed listening to music, especially Elvis and Motown. Deanna was a HSN and QVC junkie. She loved buying trinkets and nicknacks for her grandchildren and friends. It was one of the ways she showed her appreciation. Deanna had a big heart. If you knew her, you were blessed. She always put the needs of others in front of her own.

Deanna is survived by her son, Jason Becker and daughters, Julie Whiteing and Jodie Wilkening Bright; and grandchildren, Logan, Chase, and Lucas Becker, AJ Carter, Harli Wilkening, Chris Wilkening, Christopher Whiteing; and great granddaughter, Audrey Whiteing.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jeanette.