Obituaries

Danny L. Morey

Danny L. Morey

Nov 16, 2025

Danny L. Morey, 83, of Plymouth County, IA, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 21, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Logan Park Cemetery.

Danny...

Verlee Ann Peterson Owens

Verlee Ann Peterson Owens

Nov 15, 2025

Verlee Ann Peterson Owens

Verlee Owens, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa passed away at the Good Samaritan Home in Le Mars, Iowa on November 15, 2025. Verlee was an honest and transparent person, but she had a disdain for people asking her age. Out of respect to her lifelong commitment to retain mystery as to her birth year, her age...

Thomas W. Edwards

Thomas W. Edwards

Nov 15, 2025

Thomas W. Edwards, 88 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at a local nursing facility, under the care of Hospice. Graveside Services will be at 2pm, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City with LeAnne Edwards-Smith leading prayers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Siouxland Senior Center...

Brian Herbert Smith

Brian Herbert Smith

Nov 15, 2025

Brian Herbert Smith, a devoted son, loving father, and cherished brother, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Onawa, IA, after bravely fighting a four-year battle with cancer. Born on August 9, 1961, in Ames, IA, Brian was the son of Jay Carleton and Virginia Lea (Brady) Smith.

Brian graduated from North High School in Sioux City. While in school,...

Daniel William Saunders

Daniel William Saunders

Nov 14, 2025

Dan William “Hank” “Pops” Saunders, 66 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, peacefully at his home after a courageous battle against pneumonia and congestive heart failure. Abiding by family wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned currently for Hank. Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.

Hank was born on October 16,...

Gertrude J. Will

Gertrude J. Will

Nov 14, 2025

Gertrude J. Will, 98, of Sioux City passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Abiding by her wishes, cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

George Richard Barkley

George Richard Barkley

Nov 14, 2025

George Richard Barkley, 90, of Merrill, IA passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, IA. Born on July 22, 1935, in Sioux City, IA, he was raised in rural Sioux City, the son of Frank James and Rose Elizabeth (Gruber) Barkley. George was a proud graduate of Heelan High School, class of 1953, where...

Barbara M. Holtze

Barbara M. Holtze

Nov 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara M. Holtze, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on November 13, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on December 31, 1933, in Webster, South Dakota, she was a woman of great strength and compassion whose legacy will be carried on by her loving family and...

Julie M. Jensen Black

Julie M. Jensen Black

Nov 13, 2025

Julie Jensen Black was born February 3, 1932, to Leroy and Bernice Chamberlin and passed away in her sleep on November 13, 2025, at the age of 93.

Julie was a lifelong resident of Sioux City, IA. On January 14, 1951, Julie married Walter (Walt) Jensen and had three daughters: Pamela Houchins Stephan (Dick Stephan) of Sioux City, Beverly DuPont (Charles...

Doug L. Taylor

Doug L. Taylor

Nov 12, 2025

Doug L. Taylor, 63, of South Sioux City, NE passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at a local hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Huddle in South Sioux City.

Doug was born on August 4, 1962, in Sioux City, the son of Don B. Taylor Sr. and Francis (Ward) Taylor. He...

Diane S. Peters

Diane S. Peters

Nov 12, 2025

Diane S. Peters, born on May 29, 1952, in Jefferson, SD, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Sioux City, IA at the age of 73. She was the daughter of Albert and Charlotte (Dietschy) Card.

Diane's formative years were spent in Jefferson, where she graduated from Jefferson High School. On October 12, 1973, she married Kenneth R. Peters in...

Michael D. Porter

Michael D. Porter

Nov 10, 2025

Michael D. Porter, 69 of Salix passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 8, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Table 32 (100 S Virginia St). In true Mike fashion, it'll be a happy hour. Come as you are, share a story, and raise a glass.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations...

Larry Dean Lorensen

Larry Dean Lorensen

Nov 10, 2025

Larry Dean Lorensen, 83, of Newcastle, NE, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025.

A Memorial Service honoring Larry’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE. Visitation with refreshments will be hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Newcastle City Cemetery.

Larry was born January 19, 1942, in...

Donna Jean Gilbertson

Donna Jean Gilbertson

Nov 10, 2025

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donna Gilbertson.

Donna Jean Gilbertson, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Meyers Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave, Sioux City Iowa Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Visitation with family present will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior...

Roger Edward Miller

Roger Edward Miller

Nov 9, 2025

Roger E. Miller, 83 of Homer, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Pastor John Moravec officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Cornelius Cemetery...

Dorothy P. Chapin

Dorothy P. Chapin

Nov 8, 2025

Dorothy P. Chapin, 92 of Sioux City, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery in South Sioux City, NE. 

Dorothy was born the daughter of Joseph and Susan (Weis) Kramper on May 15,...

Michael Corey Smith

Michael Corey Smith

Nov 8, 2025

Michael Corey Smith, 68, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City with Pastor Dayle Webbs officiating.  Interment will be at a later date in the Liberty Township Cemetery of rural Hinton, Iowa.  Visitation, with the...

Michael R. "Mike" Kollbaum

Michael R. "Mike" Kollbaum

Nov 8, 2025

Micheal Kollbaum died, November 8, 2025.

He was born on May 20, 1967, to LaVerne and Charlene Kollbaum of Sergeant Bluff, IA. Despite being diagnosed with diabetes at the age of three, he never missed a beat. In fact, he had an optimism and hope for life that never wavered. When asked to describe him, family, friends, or mere acquaintances, without...

Bernadeen "Bernie" A. McWilliams

Bernadeen "Bernie" A. McWilliams

Nov 7, 2025

Bernadeen “Bernie” A. McWilliams, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away on November 7th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was 89.

Bernie was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on July 8th, 1936, to Laverne & Agnes (Barta) Quick. At the age of 3, when her mother traveled to California to help in the war effort, Bernie...

Don E. Jolin

Don E. Jolin

Nov 7, 2025

Don E. Jolin, 90, of Sioux City died Friday, November 7, 2025 at Bickford Assisted Living after a brief illness.

A Celebration of Life (family only) will be at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Avenue in Sioux City. A private family graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

On December 15, 1953,...