Obituaries

Roseanna M. Ackerly

Roseanna M. Ackerly

May 27, 2025

Roseanna Marie Ackerly (nee. Clark), 62, of Sioux City, Iowa, transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 27th at Mercy One hospital. She died of acute respiratory failure, an ongoing battle with cancer and lupus.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she went to Newport public schools.

 In February of 1988 she married Robert Franklin Ackerly. Unto that union, that had a...

Harriet M. Doerr

Harriet M. Doerr

May 25, 2025

Harriet Mae Doerr, the daughter of Edward J. and Martha Marie (Quitmeyer) Eyden, was born May 2, 1925, in Deshler, Nebraska. She passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 100.

Private services for Harriet will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorial contributions in Harriet’s memory may be directed Redeemer Lutheran Church or Mary’s...

Gary A. Lipshutz

Gary A. Lipshutz

May 24, 2025

Gary Arnold Lipshutz passed away Saturday, May 24, following a long battle with heart disease. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 30, 2025 at Congregation Beth Shalom. Burial will be 10:00 A.M. at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Soup Kitchen, the Warming Shelter, or to a charity of your choice. The memorial service...

Ernest M. "Ernie" Savary

Ernest M. "Ernie" Savary

May 24, 2025

Ernest Martin “Ernie” Savary, 87, lifelong resident of Sioux City, Iowa passed from this life on Saturday, May 24, 2025. A private Memorial Service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sioux City. Entombment will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes. Memorials may be directed to the NRA.

Ernie was born July 13, 1937...

Margaret Ann "Babe" Hurowitz

Margaret Ann "Babe" Hurowitz

May 23, 2025

Margaret Ann “Babe” Hurowitz, 98, of Vermillion, SD, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 in Sioux Falls, SD. Burial was held Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Independent Farane in Sioux City, IA.

Margaret was born June 12, 1926 in Sioux City, the daughter of Jacob and Eva (Sherman) Mirkin. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Central High School...

Vernon E. Hartung

Vernon E. Hartung

May 22, 2025

Vernon E. Hartung passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his family. He was born on a farm near Randolph, Nebraska, on November 16, 1932, to Ernest and Hilda (Rohwer) Hartung. He attended country school in Randolph and graduated from Coleridge High School in 1952.

As a young man, Vern experienced the life-altering loss...

Deborah Ann Hanson

Deborah Ann Hanson

May 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Deborah “Debs” Ann Hanson (Harper)

Deborah ”Debs” Ann Hanson (Harper), age 77, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 with her loving care provider, Sissy Crawford, by her side. Born on March 12, 1948. Debs brought warmth, wit, and wisdom to everyone she met. She was an avid Iowa College sports, fishing and bagpipe connoisseur.

She is remembered...

Teresa L. Akerberg

Teresa L. Akerberg

May 21, 2025

Teresa L. Akerberg, 67 of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a 7:00 P.M. service at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.

Teresa was born the daughter of Harlan Ambrose and Wanda Uhl on May 14, 1958 in Marion, Ohio. She graduated from Heelan High School in 1976...

Kathy Marie Hall

Kathy Marie Hall

May 21, 2025

Kathy Marie Hall, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital on May 21, 2025, at the age of 70. 

Born on February 9, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, Kathy filled her life with love, compassion, and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her.

Kathy was a woman of many...

Janette "Jan" H. Deck

Janette "Jan" H. Deck

May 20, 2025

Janette Deck (Hahne) was born in Kansas City, Missouri June 16, 1954 to Jacqueline and Kenneth Hahne. During Jan’s childhood, she lived in several places including Missouri, Georgia, and Nebraska. Her favorite move was to Georgia where she experienced many happy moments and recounted often those pleasant memories.

She moved with her family to Omaha and attended junior high and graduated...

Arnold Fleck

Arnold Fleck

May 18, 2025

Arnold "Arnie" Tony Fleck, 73, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on May 18, 2025, surrounded by family and love.

Arnie was born on October 31, 1951, in Mandan, North Dakota to Michael and Katie (Steckler) Fleck. He grew up in Flasher alongside his 6 siblings, learning the values of hard work, curiosity and grit that would shape his life's journey.

After...

Eric Reichardt

Eric Reichardt

May 18, 2025

Eric J. Reichardt of South Sioux City, NE passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born in Rochester, NY. He will be dearly missed by family and many friends. Eric will be remembered for his quiet demeanor, sharp wit, and sense of humor. He was a proud member of the American Legion, Post 307, South Sioux City, NE.

As the...

Jerry J. Kobs

Jerry J. Kobs

May 18, 2025

Jerry J. Kobs, 86, of Sgt. Bluff, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Sioux City.

Jerry John Kobs was born on July 21, 1938, in Council Bluffs, IA, to Herman and Gladys (Mutum) Kobs. He grew up on a farm south of Walnut, IA, where he developed a strong work ethic and an appreciation for...

Jeaneane M. Buckmeier

Jeaneane M. Buckmeier

May 18, 2025

Jeaneane Marie (Szczurek) Buckmeier

April 17, 1936 – May 18, 2025

Jeaneane Marie Buckmeier passed away peacefully at her home in Sioux City, Iowa on May 18, 2025. Services will be private at this time. A graveside service for family and friends will be held on July 2, 2025, at Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge, South Dakota, with the coordination of Meyer Brothers...

Charles W. Griffin

Charles W. Griffin

May 15, 2025

Charles William Griffin

November 6, 1952 - May 15, 2025

Chuck Griffin, 72, of Martinsburg, Nebraska was released from the disease of Parkinson’s and entered into Eternity on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Country View Care Center, Wayne, NE under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Funeral service is scheduled for 10:30, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Martinsburg, Nebraska....

Julie Kaye Hoch

Julie Kaye Hoch

May 14, 2025

Julie K. Hoch, 74, of South Sioux City, NE passed on May 14, 2025 in, NE after a lengthy illness. Her memorial service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home located at 1431 W 29th Street in South Sioux City, NE. Fr. Michael Keating will be the Celebrant of the...

David Parks

David Parks

May 14, 2025

David Parks, 61 of Dakota City, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Dakota City Firehall with Reverend Russell Senstad of Redeemer Lutheran Church officiating. Refreshments will follow. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home has assisted the family with arrangements.

David was born on February 12, 1964...

Matthew "Matt" B. Lanning

Matthew "Matt" B. Lanning

May 14, 2025

Matthew "Matt" B. Lanning, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Sioux City, IA, at the age of 59. Born on September 25, 1965, in Sioux City to John C. and Kathleen A. (Zook) Lanning, Matt was raised in Sioux City, graduating from East High School.

Throughout his life, Matt was known fondly by...

Cheryl Ann Hoopingarner

Cheryl Ann Hoopingarner

May 14, 2025

Cheryl Ann Hoopingarner, 70, of Sioux City, IA, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at home surrounded by family after an illness.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City. At 6 p.m., there will be a time for family and friends to share...

Steven "Steve" Elliott Wooldridge

Steven "Steve" Elliott Wooldridge

May 14, 2025

Steven "Steve" Elliott Wooldridge passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on May 4, 1956, in Sioux City, IA, he was the son of Elliott and Marilyn Wooldridge. Steve's early life was marked by a tragic turn when he suffered a brain injury accident when he was 19, profoundly altering the course of his...