Shirley Ann Davis
May 2, 2025
Shirley Ann Davis, age 89, of Hubbard, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, Nebraska, with Reverend David Hawkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior at the...
Robert J. Thoma
May 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" John Thoma, who departed this life on May 2, 2025, at the age of 82. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Cathedral in Sioux City. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with 4:30 pm...
Steve B. Warnstadt
May 1, 2025
Steve B. Warnstadt, age 80, passed away at home on May 1, 2025, in Sioux City.
A small private service will be held at a later date per his request. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations directed to the Sioux City Education Association Scholarship or the Siouxland Humane Society.
Steve was born to Toas and Florence (Lundgren) Warnstadt on October...
Sam Smith
Apr 30, 2025
Samuel Henry Smith, 18, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on April 30, 2025 at Unity Point Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 13, 2007, Sam was the son of Renae Smith Wingate, who preceded him in death. He was without question his mother’s pride and joy. In October of 2020, Sam was adopted by his aunt,...
Karen M. (Johnson) Peterson
Apr 30, 2025
Karen M. (Johnson) Peterson, aged 75, born October 22, 1949, in Sioux City passed in her residence in Olathe, KS. Raised in Sioux City by Genevieve Johnson and Edward Ness, Karen graduated from Sioux City East High School ('67) where she was a cheerleader, athletic runner, and swimmer. She worked for many years at Security National Bank and was a...
Patricia L. Strong
Apr 30, 2025
Patricia (Patti) Strong, 53 of Sioux City, Iowa lost her near thirteen year battle against metastatic breast cancer on April 30th, 2025.
A graduate of West High School class of 1990, she went on to graduate from University of South Dakota and continued her education to include a Master’s degree from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.
Patti was a member of Holy...
Dale A. Chicoine
Apr 29, 2025
Dale A. Chicoine, of Jefferson, SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Omaha, NE at the age of 88. Dale, the son of Gerard and Agnes (DeLaurier) Chicoine, was born on September 11, 1936, in Sioux City, IA.
Dale was raised on a farm near Jefferson, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the...
Joe Johnson
Apr 25, 2025
Joe Morris Johnson, of Ponca, Nebraska, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at a local hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Tri State Christian Church, 3805 G St, South Sioux City, NE 68776. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the church.
Joe was born in Ponca,...
Larry E. Lantz
Apr 23, 2025
Larry E. Lantz, 77, of South Sioux City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Pastor Del Olivier will officiate.
Larry was born on May 21, 1947, in St. Paul, Nebraska, to...
Barbara "Barb" H. Christensen
Apr 22, 2025
Barbara "Barb" H. Christensen, 86, of Jefferson, SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Barb, the daughter of Carrol and Mae (Bartlett) Berry, was born on March 27, 1939, in Sioux Falls, SD. She grew up on a farm in the Sioux Falls area, where she developed a deep appreciation for family and community. After completing her high school education,...
Joan T. Harbeck
Apr 22, 2025
Joan T. Harbeck, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Adel, Iowa, at the age of 91.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the Church of the Nativity. A visitation with the family will be held on...
Dixie Kay Brown
Apr 21, 2025
Dixie Kay Brown, 48, of Sioux City, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025. Dixie, the daughter of Wayne C. and Patricia "Patty" A. (Ng) Albert, was born on May 23, 1976, in Winnebago, NE. Dixie's early life was characterized by her family's frequent relocations due to her father's work. She lived in several states, including Texas, Missouri,...
Gary W. Fluent
Apr 20, 2025
Gary W. Fluent, 83 of Ponca passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, April 25, 2025 at Ponca United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. all held at the church. Burial will be at Ponca City Cemetery. Arrangements directed...
Gerald H. "Jerry" Rathman
Apr 18, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Herman Rathman, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, 04/18/25, at the age of 87.
Jerry was born in Bloomfield, NE on May 8, 1937, to Herman and Dora (Leuenhagen) Rathman. He graduated from Central High School in 1956. After high school Jerry worked various trade jobs before beginning his 35-year career with IPS/Mid-American Energy.
Jerry married Daniece Montange...
Jutta C. Blume
Apr 17, 2025
Jutta Christel Blume, 92 of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 9,2025 at Design West, 1014 Design Pl, from 5pm to 9pm.
Jutta was born the daughter of Fritz and Hanna (Lankowski) Mattisseck on December 2, 1932 in Neustadt, Germany. She grew...
Andrew "Andy" J. Kovarna
Apr 17, 2025
Andrew (Andy) James Kovarna, 48, of Hinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2025, of natural causes. Visitation will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hinton, with Pastor Alex Kaldahl...
Martin Francis Burke
Apr 17, 2025
Martin F. Burke, 95 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2025 the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City with the Very Reverend David Esquiliano, JCL, JV as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Claire Township Catholic Cemetery in Ute, Iowa. Visitation, with...
James L. Moyle
Apr 16, 2025
James "Jim" L. Moyle, 78, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at a local hospital.
Jim's life was a testament to love, community, and resilience. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all those whose lives he touched. A visitation will be held at the Whitfield United Methodist Church in Sioux...
Michael Joseph Norton
Apr 16, 2025
Michael Joseph Norton,64, of Sioux City, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at a local hospital, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of everyone who knew him.
A Memorial Service to honor Michael's life will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with...
Brian T. Hodgins
Apr 15, 2025
Brian T. Hodgins, 58 of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Omaha. A funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the funeral home. Please join the family at Prince’s Tavern following the visitation. Burial will be at...
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