Obituaries

Baby Jeremiah James Kollbaum

Baby Jeremiah James Kollbaum

Nov 25, 2025

                                “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you…” — Jeremiah 1:5

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our precious son, Jeremiah James Kollbaum, who was born sleeping on November 25, 2025. Though his time with us was far too short, Jeremiah’s...

Allan Rivera Torres

Allan Rivera Torres

Nov 25, 2025

Allan Rivera Torres, age 26, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2025. Allan was born on September 23, 1999, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, where he lived for 24 years before moving to Sioux City, Iowa, to reunite with his mother, Martha Rivera. He was known for his infectious laughter, kind heart, and unwavering love for...

Steve Douglas Geddes

Steve Douglas Geddes

Nov 25, 2025

Steve Douglas Geddes, 81, of rural Hinton, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, IA, surrounded by his family. Born on May 9, 1944, near Ponca, NE, Steve was the son of Donald and Delores (Turman) Geddes. Steve's early years were marked by frequent moves with his family, but he ultimately...

Kay LaVonne Schulz

Kay LaVonne Schulz

Nov 22, 2025

Kay L. McCoy Schulz, 90, slipped quietly into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her home in Climbing Hill, Iowa, surrounded by loving family. 

Born on a farm near Sloan to Nora and William McCoy, Kay was the youngest of 10 siblings--her passing is the last of an era that stretched 110 years start to finish. 

When she...

Denise Michele Hines

Denise Michele Hines

Nov 22, 2025

Denise Michelle Hines (Fletcher) died on November 22nd, 2025 at the age of 72. She was five months into her third battle with lung cancer when her heart suddenly stopped beating; she’d given it all to us. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Patti Meyer officiating. Fellowship and...

Eva F. Kemp

Eva F. Kemp

Nov 21, 2025

Eva F. Kemp, 97 of Omaha, formerly of Sioux City passed away Friday, November 21, 2025. A funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Eva was born the daughter of Pearl and Lavida (Armstrong) Denney on September 25, 1928 in Blencoe, Iowa. She graduated from Blencoe...

Curtis J. Logue

Curtis J. Logue

Nov 21, 2025

Curtis Junior Logue

July 15, 1935 – November 21, 2025

Curtis Junior Logue, 90, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on November 21, 2025, at Wakefield Care Center, surrounded by the love of his family.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday, December 1, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave. in Sioux City, Iowa with Pastor Marty Davis...

Rodney T. "Rod" Rentel

Rodney T. "Rod" Rentel

Nov 21, 2025

Rodney T. “Rod” Rentel, 68 of Sioux City passed away Friday, November 21, 2025. A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the church.

Rodney was born the son of Thomas and Caroline (Udell) Rentel on May 16, 1957 in Sioux City, Iowa....

Barbara Marie Linsley

Barbara Marie Linsley

Nov 21, 2025

Barbara Marie Linsley, 86 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, peacefully at home comforted by family and hospice. A private service will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel following the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Barbara was born on August 4, 1939, in Sioux City, Iowa to Leonard and Stella (Schreiber) Van Rooyan. She married Gerald Linsley on...

Loren "Butch" D. Buys

Loren "Butch" D. Buys

Nov 20, 2025

Loren “Butch” D. Buys, 68 of Westfield passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. A memorial visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. with 6:00 P.M. prayer service Monday, December 1, 2025 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Weather permitting, please ride your bike to the service in Butch’s honor.

Butch was born the son of John and...

Bradley E. Betts

Bradley E. Betts

Nov 20, 2025

Bradley E. Betts, 65 of Sioux City, entered eternal life peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Sunnybrook Community Church.

Brad was born on June 8, 1960 in Carroll, Iowa to Dewey Betts and Jessie (Rees) McGuire. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. Brad attended...

Barry K. Wiffen

Barry K. Wiffen

Nov 20, 2025

Barry K. Wiffen, 89 of South Sioux City passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Friday, December 5, 2025 at the South Sioux City American Legion.

Barry was born the son of Harry and Maggie (Parmenter) Wiffen on June 21, 1936 in England. He graduated from Sudbury Suffolk High School...

Barry Eugene Couch

Barry Eugene Couch

Nov 20, 2025

Barry Eugene Couch, 64, of South Sioux City, departed this world on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at a local care center, surrounded by love and fond memories.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family will begin at 11:00 A.M. and continue until the service. Visitation will...

Margaret Marie Bush

Margaret Marie Bush

Nov 20, 2025

Margaret (Peggy) Marie Bush, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30am Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Abiding by family wishes, a private family inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Fellowship and a...

Romeo Jonathan Diaz

Romeo Jonathan Diaz

Nov 19, 2025

Romeo Jonathan Díaz entered this world on November 15th, 2021, at 4:44 p.m. in Sioux City, Iowa.

He was tragically taken from us on November 19th, 2025, as the result of a drunk driver that occurred on the night of November 16th, 2025.

Romeo, our cherished little angel, was a gentle, shy, and loving child always smiling, always laughing. He brought light,...

Travis H. Hobbs

Travis H. Hobbs

Nov 19, 2025

Travis H. Hobbs, 49, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Travis’s life during a visitation at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 PM. Burial will be...

Richard L. "Dick" Livengood

Richard L. "Dick" Livengood

Nov 19, 2025

Richard Levi “Dick” Livengood, 94, of Sioux City, IA peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Dick, the son of Frank and Edna Livengood, was born in Castana, IA on August 31, 1931. The family moved to the Leeds area in Sioux City and then to Wakefield, NE before settling in Whiting, IA where...

Maxine M. Percell

Maxine M. Percell

Nov 19, 2025

Maxine Merle Percell, 89, of Sioux City, passed away November 19, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 24, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Maxine was born the daughter of Lester and Merle (Larson) Walke on July 26, 1936 in Soldier,...

Darlene J. Davis

Darlene J. Davis

Nov 18, 2025

Darlene J. Davis, 78 of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in Omaha following a brief illness. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Holy Cross Parish – Blessed Sacrament. Visitation will be Monday, November 24, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with 7:00 P.M. vigil service at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home...

Gail J. Burright

Gail J. Burright

Nov 17, 2025

Gail J. Burright, age 88, of Tulsa, OK passed peacefully on Nov. 17, 2025. She was born on Dec. 3, 1936 in Sioux City, IA to Irvin and Bernice (Ferguson) Junck. Gail grew up on the family farm in Hinton, IA. She graduated from Hinton High School as Valedictorian in 1955. Her husband would jokingly say "She didn't have a...