Obituaries

Joyce E. Goosmann

Joyce E. Goosmann

Jul 3, 2025

Joyce E. Goosmann died Thursday, July 3, 2025 one day short of her 96th birthday. Funeral services for Joyce will be on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Joyce was born on July 4, 1929 to Orville and Vinnie (Joy) Foster at home in Hawarden, Iowa. Joyce married...

Stephanie (Moe) Hokanson

Stephanie (Moe) Hokanson

Jul 1, 2025

Stephanie Hokanson Beloved Sister, Teacher, and Friend

Stephanie Hokanson, age 79, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her beloved nephew, Adam, by her side, of a sudden stroke on July 1, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A service celebrating Steph’s life will be held on July 22 at 11 a.m. at Wesley Global Methodist Church, Sioux City. Visitation...

George R. Polak

George R. Polak

Jun 30, 2025

George R. Polak, of Dakota Dunes and formerly of Sioux City passed away June 30, 2025, at the age of 101.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

George was born...

Suzanne M. Wermes

Suzanne M. Wermes

Jun 29, 2025

Suzanne Marie Wermes, 76 of Sioux City passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be 11:30 A.M. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Holy Cross Parish – St. Michael. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at St....

Mary Lou Rich

Mary Lou Rich

Jun 29, 2025

Mary Lou (Kamradt) Rich, 93, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at a local care facility, surrounded by her loving family. She was a remarkable woman whose life was devoted to her family, her career, and her Church.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 7, 2025, at Glad Tidings Lighthouse, 410...

Daniel "Dan" L. Bubb

Daniel "Dan" L. Bubb

Jun 27, 2025

Daniel "Dan" L. Bubb, 59, of Sioux City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home. Born on November 15, 1965, in California, Dan was the son of William and Glenda (Marcoe) Bubb. He spent his formative years in Sioux City, where he later graduated from East High School.

Dan's professional journey commenced while he was still in...

Teresa A. Zinn

Teresa A. Zinn

Jun 26, 2025

Teresa A. Zinn, born on June 26, 1950, in Sioux City, Iowa, departed this world on her 75th birthday, June 26, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Teresa was known for her loving, caring, and compassionate nature, embodying a spirit that radiated warmth and kindness to all who crossed her path.

Teresa dedicated a significant part of her career...

Roberta June Thiele

Roberta June Thiele

Jun 25, 2025

Roberta June Thiele, 90 of Sioux City, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 25th, 2025. Roberta was born on June 8th, 1935 to Lebert and Mary (Terrell) Watterson in Sioux City. The 8th of 9 children.

As a young woman, Roberta met Orville Truman Thiele and the young couple were married on September 19th, 1953. They spent a lifetime together,...

Judith "Judy" Rae Moore

Judith "Judy" Rae Moore

Jun 25, 2025

Judith Rae Moore, affectionately known as Judy, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at her residence in Sioux City, IA at the age of 85. She was born on January 23, 1940, on a farm in Merrill, IA, to Vernon L. and Fern (Harrison) Bauerly. Judy's life was characterized by her profound love for her family and her unwavering...

Kenneth "Ken" G. Brandvold

Kenneth "Ken" G. Brandvold

Jun 24, 2025

Link to view livestream of Ken's service:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzC1hdZZHdo

Kenneth George Brandvold, age 81, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Ken, the son of Howard & Helen (Nelson) Brandvold, was born on November 6, 1943, in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Ken’s life was characterized by dedication to his family, friendships, and faith...

Leanna R. Taubert

Leanna R. Taubert

Jun 24, 2025

Leanna "Peeper" R. Taubert, 77 of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025. A graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 27, 2025 at Heisler Cemetery in rural Mapleton, Iowa. 

Leanna was born the daughter of Wilbur and Darlene (Etchison) Dean on September 17, 1947 in Mapleton, Iowa. She graduated from Central High School in 1965. She married James...

Marlon Ray "Red" Smith

Marlon Ray "Red" Smith

Jun 23, 2025

Marlon Ray “Red” Smith, 70 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Patti Meyer officiating (opportunity to share memories will be available during the service). Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Visitation, with the family present,...

Steven E. Haskins

Steven E. Haskins

Jun 22, 2025

Steven Eugene Haskins, 68, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at a local hospital.

Visitation starts at noon then the funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Southern Hills Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Graceland Park Cemetery.

Steve was born on July 21, 1956, in Sioux City to...

Jackie "Jack" L. Nicolls

Jackie "Jack" L. Nicolls

Jun 22, 2025

Jackie “Jack” L. Nicolls, 87 of Sioux City passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Jack was born on March 27, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Harold...

Mary Ann Bousfield

Mary Ann Bousfield

Jun 22, 2025

The sun first rose upon Mary Ann Bousfield on November 1, 1930, and the sun set upon her life on June 22, 2025. But the Son now shines on her as she rests in the loving arms of Jesus.

Mary Ann Sandberg was born “with a squeal of a pig” according to her brother, Ern, at the home of her parents...

Lenore Shapiro

Lenore Shapiro

Jun 21, 2025

A memorial service for Lenore is currently pending. Services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Service details will be updated when available.

Lenore P. (Peterson) Shapiro was born on September 16, 1926, in Yankton, South Dakota. She was called home to God on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 98. The...

Gerardo Mendoza Coria

Gerardo Mendoza Coria

Jun 21, 2025

Gerardo Mendoza Coria, 27 of South Sioux City, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City with Father Carl Zoucha as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation, with family present will be on...

Jeffrey C. Jaynes

Jeffrey C. Jaynes

Jun 19, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” C. Jaynes, 67, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, at The University of Nebraska Medical Center, from complications related to brain surgery.

Jeff was born October 14th, 1957, in Sioux City, Iowa to Marilyn (Randall) Jaynes and Glenn Jaynes. He attended Sioux City Schools, and would eventually go on to work for the Sioux...

Kathryn A. "Kat" Salmon

Kathryn A. "Kat" Salmon

Jun 19, 2025

Kathryn A. "Kat" Salmon, born on January 26, 1953, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Gerry (Richter) Harbeck, was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many until her passing on June 19, 2025, at a local hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Kat's journey through life was one filled with warmth, compassion, and a deep...

Georgejean Olson

Georgejean Olson

Jun 19, 2025

Georgejean Olson “Mama”

Georgejean (Beyeler) Olson, affectionately known as ”Mama”,83 of South Sioux City, Nebraska died Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, comforted by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2025 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Newcastle, Nebraska with Father Owen Korte and Father Kenneth...