Obituaries

Robert H. "Bob" Jager

Robert H. "Bob" Jager

Mar 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert H. (Bob) Jager (88) of South Sioux City, Nebraska, announce his passing on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, following a long struggle with dementia.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 7th, 2025 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa, with Reverend Michael Awe from Hope...

Paul John Hoesing

Paul John Hoesing

Mar 1, 2025

Paul John Hoesing, 77 of Ponca, Nebraska passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponca, Nebraska with Deacon Dennis Knudsen officiating. The Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa has assisted family with arrangements.

Paul was born on May 10,...

Richard Harvey Fredrickson

Richard Harvey Fredrickson

Mar 1, 2025

Richard Harvey Fredrickson passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on July 1, 1942, in Sioux City, where he spent his formative years in both Vermillion, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa.

Richard dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his community as a bus driver for Sioux City Transit. His...

Richard "Rick" A. Motz

Richard "Rick" A. Motz

Feb 28, 2025

Richard "Rick" A. Motz, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, left behind a lasting legacy in Sioux City after passing on February 28, 2025, at the age of 74.

A visitation will take place at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, on Wednesday, March 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will be...

Dennis L. Hill

Dennis L. Hill

Feb 28, 2025

Dennis Lee Hill, 77, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and ingenuity. Born on July 7, 1947, in Hawarden, Iowa, to John and Shirley (Vernon) Hill, Dennis lived a life marked by curiosity, service, and deep devotion to his family and faith.

A proud graduate of West Sioux Community School in 1966, Dennis went...

Juanita J. Akin

Juanita J. Akin

Feb 26, 2025

Juanita Josephine (Hawkey) Akin, 95, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Waterloo, Iowa. 

Juanita was born on September 13, 1929, to Leslie Joseph and Helen DeEtta (Beatty) Hawkey in Wagner, South Dakota. She grew up alongside eight siblings and graduated high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Juanita married Donald Lyle Akin on October 17, 1947, in Luverne, Minnesota. Later...

Donna Rae Goodier

Donna Rae Goodier

Feb 25, 2025

Donna Rae Goodier, 81 of South Sioux City, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at a local nursing facility. Funeral Services will be at Noon, Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Chaplain Janell Norton officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Visitation, with...

Edwin Paul Herbst

Edwin Paul Herbst

Feb 25, 2025

Edwin P. Herbst, 87 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Westwood Care Center. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend Todd Schlitter officiating.  Military Honors will be rendered by the United States Marine Corps.  Refreshments will follow at the Funeral Home Dining Hall....

Deanna Lynn Hyres

Deanna Lynn Hyres

Feb 22, 2025

Deanna Lynn Hyres, 51 of Sioux City passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 following flu complications. Abiding by her wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Calvary Cemetery. 

Deanna was born the daughter of Larry and Frances (Frohman) FitzGibbon on June 29, 1973 in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from Heelan...

Jason F. Cline

Jason F. Cline

Feb 22, 2025

Jason F. Cline, the son of Robert and Edith (Carmack-Jewell) Cline, was born on August 20, 1958, in Sioux City, IA. He passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Sioux City after a long battle with health issues at the age of 66. He was known not only for his skilled career as a diesel mechanic but also for...

Margaret "Peggy" Carroll

Margaret "Peggy" Carroll

Feb 22, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Carroll, 98, of Hinton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at a local care center.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Hinton United Methodist Church with Pastor Beth Odor officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the church. Private burial will be at...

Michael J. Vasek

Michael J. Vasek

Feb 21, 2025

Michael J. Vasek, 63 of Jackson, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at a Sioux City, Iowa hospital. Abiding by family wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel has assisted the family with arrangements.

Michael was born on February 12, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska to...

Kathlyn E. Holgate

Kathlyn E. Holgate

Feb 19, 2025

Kathlyn E. Holgate, 81, of Winnebago, NE, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at a local hospital.

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Gary Wayne Hopp

Gary Wayne Hopp

Feb 18, 2025

Gary Wayne Hopp was born August 11, 1946 in Pierson, IA by a midwife to LaVern and Ella Hopp. He attended school in Moville, IA and went to college for his gen eds at Westmar University in LeMars, IA and graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, IA.

He married Marcia Robinson on April 6th, 1968 in Moville, IA at United...

Mary "Liz" Ball

Mary "Liz" Ball

Feb 18, 2025

Mary "Liz" Elizabeth Ball, 63 of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. A memorial service will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. 

Nancy J. Timmons

Nancy J. Timmons

Feb 18, 2025

Nancy J. Timmons passed away February 18, 2025 in Sioux City, lowa. A Memorial Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Holy Spirit Retirement Home Chapel. Visitation begins at 9:30 A.M. with a rosary at 10:10 A.M. Interment will be scheduled for later at the family resting place in Des Moines, Iowa.

Nancy was born in Dubuque,...

Merlin "Bud" Feltz

Merlin "Bud" Feltz

Feb 18, 2025

Bud Feltz, 89, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, accompanied by his loving family. Born and raised in Sibley, Iowa, Bud cherished his small-town roots before settling in Sioux City, where he built a successful career and a beautiful life with his family.

For 35 years, Bud was a highly respected real estate agent, known for...

Sergio Gomez Moreno

Sergio Gomez Moreno

Feb 17, 2025

Sergio Gomez Moreno, 67, of Sioux City, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at a Sioux City hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, leaving behind a legacy of love and hard work.

Sergio's life will be celebrated during visitation with the family on Friday, February 28, 2025, beginning at 4:00...

Santiago (Jimmy) Guevara Jr.

Santiago (Jimmy) Guevara Jr.

Feb 15, 2025

Santiago (Jimmy) Guevara, Jr, 64 years old, a longtime resident of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away at CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska following a long hospitalization. He fought a hard fight, but with family at his bedside he gained his wings and slipped away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 15, 2025. He will be deeply...

Daniel Paul Pavlik

Daniel Paul Pavlik

Feb 14, 2025

Daniel Paul Pavlik, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025 in Sioux City, Iowa. Dan was a creative soul with a joy for art, music, and had an easygoing nature that made him a pleasure to be around. His kindness, warmth, and quick wit ensured he was always up for a good laugh.

Dan was born on May 11,...