Obituaries

Duane I. Jenkins

Duane I. Jenkins

Apr 15, 2025

Duane Iler Jenkins February 1, 1928 – April 15, 2025

Duane Iler Jenkins, 97, of Homer, Nebraska, joined the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Oakland Heights Nursing Home in Oakland, Nebraska, surrounded by family.

A celebration of Duane’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City,...

Marilyn Lucille Fowler

Marilyn Lucille Fowler

Apr 14, 2025

Our beloved Mom, Marilyn Lucille Fowler, 98 of Lawton, Iowa was called to the Lord on April 14, 2025. Celebration of Life for Marilyn and Renee will be held on May 31, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at Community Presbyterian Church, 417 E. Birch in Lawton, IA, followed by a luncheon.

Marilyn was born September 20, 1926 in Sioux City Iowa, the...

Nancy Jean Brodie

Nancy Jean Brodie

Apr 13, 2025

Faith, family, and friendship were the pillars of Nancy’s beautiful life — and she lived every day rooted in those values, with a warm smile, a kind heart, and an unmatched love for those around her.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Salem Lutheran Church in Correctionville, Iowa with lunch to follow.  Visitation...

Margaret Ann "Peggie" Schroeder

Margaret Ann "Peggie" Schroeder

Apr 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Margaret Ann (Peggie) Schroeder

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann (Peggie) Schroeder, who left us on April 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Peggie was a devoted mother, a cherished friend, and a beacon of kindness and strength to all who knew her. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Vandle A. Phillips

Vandle A. Phillips

Apr 13, 2025

Vandle “Van” A. Phillips, 89, of South Sioux City went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday April 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. The funeral will be held Thursday April 17, 2025, at 10:30 am Sunnybrook Community Church, Sioux City, followed by lunch, and 1:30 pm burial at Lyons City Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 pm Wednesday, April...

Monica Rae Palsma

Monica Rae Palsma

Apr 13, 2025

Monica Palsma, age 61, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at a Sioux City, Iowa hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2025 at the First Evangelical Free Church, 401 9th Street, Sioux City, Iowa with Pastor Kevin Miller officiating. Refreshments will follow. Visitation, with family present,...

Bernice Chesie Mazur

Bernice Chesie Mazur

Apr 12, 2025

Bernice Mazur, age 99, of Sioux City IA, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home two days before her 100th birthday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Spirit Catholic Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a Rosary Service starting at 10:00 a.m.. Burial will be...

Alice (Kott) Sailors

Alice (Kott) Sailors

Apr 11, 2025

Alice (Kott) Sailors passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at a local hospital.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 17, 2025, at St. Thomas Orthodox Church with Father Kevin Kirwan officiating.  Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. and a Trisagion Service at 6:00 P.M. at the church.  Burial will be at...

Jim Brownlee

Jim Brownlee

Apr 11, 2025

Jim Brownlee passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Sioux City, IA, at the age of 89.

Jim was born in Cushing, Iowa to Marie and Marvin Brownlee on June 2, 1935. In Ida Grove in the early years, he married Ardis Skaren. They were married for almost 60 years and were blessed with three children: Susan, Pam, and Scott....

Christian Javier Tinajero

Christian Javier Tinajero

Apr 10, 2025

Christian Javier Tinajero, 21, of Sioux City, received his wings on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Visitation will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel located at 3220 Stone Park Blvd in Sioux City from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Michael’s...

David Lynn Olson

David Lynn Olson

Apr 10, 2025

David L (Buck) Olson (81), the second of six children, was born on March 12, 1944 to Alfred L. and W. Irene Olson. Surrounded by family, he passed away on March 10, 2025 in Sioux City, Iowa following a short illness.

Buck was born and raised in Brush, Colorado on a family farm. Buck graduated from the Gary Elementary School and...

Patricia Lee Krontz

Patricia Lee Krontz

Apr 10, 2025

Patricia Lee Krontz, 68 of Dakota City, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home, comforted by family. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Reverend Patti Meyer officiating. Refreshments will follow. Visitation, with the family present, will...

Ronnie Smith

Ronnie Smith

Apr 10, 2025

Ronnie "Smitty" Smith, a man whose warmth and dedication touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully at the age of 69. Born in 1955. Ronnie was the cherished son of Marvin and Henrietta Smith and older brother Mike (Joanie) Smith. His early years were spent in the Crowley District, where he attended the country school until 1967. He continued...

Joshua E. Eldridge

Joshua E. Eldridge

Apr 9, 2025

Joshua Eugene Eldridge, affectionately known as Josh, was born on December 9, 1973, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Scott and Diane (Veldhuizen) Eldridge. Josh grew up in Sioux City, where he began his education at Lincoln Elementary, continued through Hoover Jr. High, and proudly graduated from West High School in 1992. His thirst for knowledge led him to further his...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Redmond

Patricia "Patty" Ann Redmond

Apr 9, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Ann Redmond, 72 of Sioux City passed away April 9, 2025. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Country Celebrations with Rosary at 5:00 pm and visitation at 5:30 pm, followed by many celebrations, stories and Patty hugs with dinner afterwards. Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery. 

Patty was born...

Lola Maxine "Tootie" Johnson

Lola Maxine "Tootie" Johnson

Apr 8, 2025

Lola Maxine “Tootie” Johnson, 95, of South Sioux City, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Per Tootie’s request, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Tootie was born on April 13, 1929, in Sioux City, the daughter of Fred John Jackson and Leone Eloise...

William Martin "Bill" Knudsen

William Martin "Bill" Knudsen

Apr 7, 2025

William Martin "Bill" Knudsen, 69, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 7, 2025, at a Sioux Falls Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Newcastle, NE. A Rosary Service will begin at 9:30 A.M. followed by Visitation at 10:00 A.M. Burial will...

Kenneth "Ken" P. Wictor

Kenneth "Ken" P. Wictor

Apr 6, 2025

Kenneth Paul Wictor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and distinguished architect, passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on July 6, 1935, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Angelina (Fiegen) and Frank Wictor, Ken’s life was one of dedication to family, service, and a lifelong passion for architecture.

Ken grew up in Remsen, IA, where he developed a...

Ursula N. Germann

Ursula N. Germann

Apr 5, 2025

Ursula N. Germann, 97 of Sioux City passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Arlington Place in Oelwein, Iowa with family members by her side.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Ursula’s life with us on April 25, 2025, for a Memorial Service at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel at 11:00 am with Deacon Bruce Chartier officiating, with a luncheon...

Gary L. Bortscheller

Gary L. Bortscheller

Apr 5, 2025

Gary L. “Bort” Bortscheller, 77 of South Sioux City, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at a local hospital, comforted by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Father Matthew Niggemeyer as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St....