Obituaries

Paul John Bohlke

Paul John Bohlke

Apr 22, 2026

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Paul John Bohlke, 89, a lifelong resident of Sioux City and a man whose work ethic was as legendary as his spirit, passed into the hands of Jesus to finally reunite with his beloved Shirlee.

Paul was born in the fall of 1936 during the height of the Great Depression; a time of profound hardship that shaped...

James Robert "Bob" Clark Sr.

James Robert "Bob" Clark Sr.

Apr 16, 2026

James Robert “Bob” Clark Sr., 86, of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City. Born on September 23, 1939, in Le Mars, Iowa, Bob was the son of Paul B. and Nelda (Kendall) Clark.

Bob was raised in Sioux City, where he completed his education at Central High School, graduating in...

Floanne Darnella Frey

Floanne Darnella Frey

Apr 28, 2026

Obituary will be posted when available.

Joshua "Josh" J. Harry

Joshua "Josh" J. Harry

Apr 27, 2026

Joshua “Josh” James Harry, a one-of-a-kind man, ended his fight with cancer on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. His passing marks the end of a vibrant chapter defined by loyalty, humor, a need for speed, and a heart that loved deeply.

We will celebrate Josh’s life at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 6,...

Jesus Santamaria

Jesus Santamaria

Apr 26, 2026

Jesus Santamaria, 72, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at a local hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska, with Father Matt Niggemeyer as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in South...

Karen A. Hoss

Karen A. Hoss

Apr 25, 2026

Karen Ann Hoss, 84, of Sioux City, IA died at home on April 25, 2026 with her husband, Darrell, and her two children, Gregory and Julie, by her side.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 1st at 11am at Church of the Nativity in Sioux City; a reception at Karen and Darrell's home will follow the mass. Visitation...

Heliodoro De Anda Vasquez

Heliodoro De Anda Vasquez

Apr 24, 2026

Heliodoro De Anda Vasquez, conocido cariñosamente como Lolo o Papá Lolo, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar en Sioux City, Iowa, el 24 de abril de 2026, rodeado de su amada familia. Nacido el 23 de octubre de 1935 en Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, México, la vida de Heliodoro estuvo marcada por un profundo sentido de la responsabilidad, una generosidad ilimitada...

Dennis Melvin Hawks

Dennis Melvin Hawks

Apr 23, 2026

Dennis Melvin Hawks 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at Floyd Senior Living Center in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Abiding by his wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned.

Dennis was born June 30th, 1940, in Sioux Falls, SD to Gordon and Hazel (Hubbell) Hawks. He grew up in South Sioux Falls and moved with his...

Charlotte "Chubby" C. Carter

Charlotte "Chubby" C. Carter

Apr 22, 2026

Charlotte “Chubby” C. Carter, 97 of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Holy Spirit Retirement HomeChapel in Sioux City. A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Hillview Cemetery in Isabel, South Dakota. 

Charlotte was born December 31, 1928 to Fred and Gail (Crank)...

Paul Kaiman

Paul Kaiman

Apr 22, 2026

Paul Kaiman, a dedicated businessman and respected community leader, passed away on April 22, 2026, at a local care facility in Sioux City, IA, at the age of 89. Paul, the son of Joseph and Dora (Kaplan) Kaiman was born on May 28, 1936, in Villisca, IA. Paul devoted much of his life to business, service, and the Jewish community,...

Luis Fernando Marquez

Luis Fernando Marquez

Apr 21, 2026

Luis Fernando Marquez, 60 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 while in Laredo, Texas.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Epiphany Catholic Church in Sioux City with Father David Esquiliano as Celebrant.  Abiding by family wishes, cremation will follow and entombment of...

Marcia Giffrow

Marcia Giffrow

Apr 21, 2026

Marcia M. Giffrow, 91, formerly Sioux city, Iowa died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, Iowa.

At her request, there will be no services. Meyer Brothers is assisting with arrangements.

Mrs. Giffrow was born in Waseca, Minnesota on September 8, 1934, to Richard and Elizabeth (Rath) Matz. Marcia and her family moved to Merrill, Iowa, in...

Craig J. Kiertzner

Craig J. Kiertzner

Apr 20, 2026

Craig J. Kiertzner, 71 of Sioux City passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 following a sudden illness. Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Craig was born the son of Elvie and Mary (Waters) Kiertzner on May 6, 1954 in Sioux City, Iowa. He received his schooling in Homer and South Sioux...

William "Bill" J. Twohig

William "Bill" J. Twohig

Apr 20, 2026

William “Bill” J. Twohig, 83 of South Sioux City passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. A memorial service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at noon at the funeral home.

Bill was born the son of Louis and Mary “Heleene” (Ryan) Twohig on October 1, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa....

Margaret "Margie" Ann Hinrichsen

Margaret "Margie" Ann Hinrichsen

Apr 20, 2026

Margaret “Margie” Ann Hinrichsen, 92 of Sergeant Bluff passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 peacefully in her sleep. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Nativity Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. with rosary at 4:00 P.M. and vigil at 6:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Entombment...

Steven "Steve" Horton

Steven "Steve" Horton

Apr 19, 2026

Steven "Steve" L. Horton, 70, of Sioux City passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his residence in Sioux City. Born on July 26, 1955, in Akron, IA, Steve was the son of Wayne and Virginia Horton. He grew up on a farm near Akron.

On June 8, 1985, he married Marilyn Umbach.

His career as a truck driver spanned his...

James "Jim" Jones

James "Jim" Jones

Apr 18, 2026

James “Jim” W. Jones, 76, of Sioux City, IA, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jim was born on January 30, 1950, in Sioux City, IA, to Raymond V. and Darlene (Smith) Jones. He was raised in the Hinton area and graduated from Leeds High School in 1969. Following graduation, he proudly served...

James "Jim" Kenneth Adkins

James "Jim" Kenneth Adkins

Apr 16, 2026

James “Jim” Kenneth Adkins was born on October 31, 1947, in Portula California to Chester Kenneth Adkins and Margaret Rose (Otto). Jim passed away April 16, 2026 leaving behind a life that was full in its own way and a family that will carry his memory forward. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held.

Jim...

Karen K. Smith

Karen K. Smith

Apr 16, 2026

Karen Kaye Smith, 85, of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born on July 28, 1940, in Elk Point, SD, Karen was the daughter of Ralph L. and Fern E. (Dailey) Holley. Her family relocated to Sioux City in 1942, where she spent her formative years and graduated from Central High School in 1958. On August 8,...

Daryl Dean Heimgartner

Daryl Dean Heimgartner

Apr 15, 2026

Daryl Dean Heimgartner, 77 of LeMars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, unexpectedly at his home. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sioux City with Reverend James Travis officiating. Abiding by family wishes, cremation will follow the service, and inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation, with...