Obituaries

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...

Romeo Jonathan Diaz

Romeo Jonathan Diaz

Nov 19, 2025

Romeo Jonathan Díaz entered this world on November 15th, 2021, at 4:44 p.m. in Sioux City, Iowa.

He was tragically taken from us on November 19th, 2025, as the result of a drunk driver that occurred on the night of November 16th, 2025.

Romeo, our cherished little angel, was a gentle, shy, and loving child always smiling, always laughing. He brought light,...

Travis H. Hobbs

Travis H. Hobbs

Nov 19, 2025

Travis H. Hobbs, 49, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Travis’s life during a visitation at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 PM. Burial will be...

Richard L. "Dick" Livengood

Richard L. "Dick" Livengood

Nov 19, 2025

Richard Levi “Dick” Livengood, 94, of Sioux City, IA peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Dick, the son of Frank and Edna Livengood, was born in Castana, IA on August 31, 1931. The family moved to the Leeds area in Sioux City and then to Wakefield, NE before settling in Whiting, IA where...

Maxine M. Percell

Maxine M. Percell

Nov 19, 2025

Maxine Merle Percell, 89, of Sioux City, passed away November 19, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 24, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Maxine was born the daughter of Lester and Merle (Larson) Walke on July 26, 1936 in Soldier,...

Darlene J. Davis

Darlene J. Davis

Nov 18, 2025

Darlene J. Davis, 78 of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in Omaha following a brief illness. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Holy Cross Parish – Blessed Sacrament. Visitation will be Monday, November 24, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with 7:00 P.M. vigil service at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home...

Gail J. Burright

Gail J. Burright

Nov 17, 2025

Gail J. Burright, age 88, of Tulsa, OK passed peacefully on Nov. 17, 2025. She was born on Dec. 3, 1936 in Sioux City, IA to Irvin and Bernice (Ferguson) Junck. Gail grew up on the family farm in Hinton, IA. She graduated from Hinton High School as Valedictorian in 1955. Her husband would jokingly say "She didn't have a...

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...

Thomas W. Edwards

Thomas W. Edwards

Nov 15, 2025

Thomas W. Edwards, 87 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at a local nursing facility, under the care of Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring of 2026 with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. 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...