Obituaries

Leon Eugene Conrad

Leon Eugene Conrad

Nov 30, 2025

Leon Eugene Conrad, 95 of Ponca, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral Services will be at 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Ponca United Methodist Church with Reverend Debra Tompsett-Welch as Clergy and Military Honors by the American Legion Post 117 of Ponca. Interment will...

William L. Griencewic

William L. Griencewic

Nov 29, 2025

William L. (Bill) Griencewic, 83, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on November 29, 2025.

Visitation will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on December 6 at 9:00 followed by the Rosary at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 with committal immediately following at Calvary Cemetery.

Born on February 27, 1942, in Sioux City to William Griencewic and...

Nelia Malazarte Gardner

Nelia Malazarte Gardner

Nov 28, 2025

Nelia Malazarte Gardner, born on July 5, 1982, in Manila, Philippines, and a cherished member of her community, left this world too soon on November 28, 2025, in Omaha. As we gather to honor her memory, we reflect on a remarkable woman whose life was filled with passion, ambition, and unconditional love for her family.

Nelia was a trailblazer in business,...

Michael F. "Mike" Olson

Michael F. "Mike" Olson

Nov 28, 2025

Michael F. "Mike" Olson, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on November 28, 2025.

Per his wishes, Mike was cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Mike was born on December 16, 1947, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of Clifford D. and Bette Jean (Osborne) Olson. Raised in Belvedere, South Dakota, Mike completed his education at Leeds High School...

Sandra Lee Hilsinger

Sandra Lee Hilsinger

Nov 27, 2025

Sandra Lee Hilsinger passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Sioux City, IA, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on February 13, 1949, Sandra was the daughter of Harry and Ida Mae (Hogan) Frazee. She spent her formative years in North Sioux City, where she also attended college at W.I.T., earning her associate's degree. Throughout her career, she began...

Rosemary U. Wiederin

Rosemary U. Wiederin

Nov 26, 2025

Rosemary U. Wiederin, 86, of Sgt. Bluff passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab in Sgt. Bluff. She was born on February 14, 1939, in Carroll, Iowa, to John Sebastian and Hulda (Winker) Bernholtz. Rosemary grew up in Carroll and graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School in 1957.

On May 2, 1964, Rosemary was united...

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...