Obituaries

Barbara Murray

Barbara Murray

Dec 20, 2017

   Barbara Murray, 65, of Sioux City died December 20, 2017, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha following a short illness.

   Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel (822 Jennings St.) in Sioux City.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

   Barbara,...

Judge L. Dixon

Judge L. Dixon

Dec 20, 2017

Judge L. Dixon, 77, of Sioux City, passed away, Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Abiding by his wishes his body has been cremated and there will be no local services held at this time. Judge was born the son of Judge and Helen (Gilpin) Dixon on June 19, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa. He married Linda Yarosevich in 1978. Judge worked...

Thomas "Tom" Simons

Thomas "Tom" Simons

Dec 20, 2017

   Thomas W. “Tom” Simons, 66 of South Sioux City passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at a Sioux Falls, SD Hospital.    Respecting Tom’s wishes, the body has been cremated and a celebration of life service will be from 2 to 4 P.M. Saturday, January 6, 2016, at the Huddle in South Sioux City. Becker – Hunt Funeral Home is in...

Calvin M. Shanks

Calvin M. Shanks

Dec 20, 2017

   Calvin M. Shanks, 78, of Sioux City died Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Westwood Specialty Care.

   Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Good News Baptist Church (3200 W. 19th Street) in Sioux City with Pastor John Woodford officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow at Logan Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour...

Lavonne D. Pressey

Lavonne D. Pressey

Dec 19, 2017

Lavonne D. Pressey, 92, of South Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, after a brief illness at a Minneapolis, MN hospital.Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday January 5, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, with the Rev. Douglas Dill and Rev. Mark Eldal officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time Friday at...

Blanche P. Wharton

Blanche P. Wharton

Dec 19, 2017

Blanche P. Wharton, 100, of Albert City, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 22, 2017 at Logan Park Cemetery.

Judy A. McCoy

Judy A. McCoy

Dec 19, 2017

Judy A. McCoy, 70, of Sergeant Bluff, IA died Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Nativity Church (4242 Natalia Way) in Sioux City.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 with a Vigil Service at...

Paul A. Flynn

Paul A. Flynn

Dec 19, 2017

Paul A. Flynn, Age 94, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Cathedral of the Epiphany Parish, St. Joseph Worship Site-703 W. 7th Street Sioux City, IA 51103. Visitation with the family present will be from 6-8 P.M. and a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Thursday,...

Mary Isabel Wolfe

Mary Isabel Wolfe

Dec 17, 2017

Mary Isabel Wolfe, 95, of Sioux City passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Private Services will be held through Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Mary was born April 4, 1922 in Canada, the daughter of Joseph H. and Jenny (Pickles) Buckland. She graduated from Central High School. Mary married Harold Wolfe on March 30, 1946,...

Milton L. Glazer

Milton L. Glazer

Dec 17, 2017

Milton L. Glazer, 93 of Sioux City passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his residence.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Congregation Beth Shalom. Rabbi Guy Greene will officiate. A private graveside service was held at Mt. Sinai Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial...

Robert "Bob" Boals

Robert "Bob" Boals

Dec 16, 2017

Robert R. “Bob” Boals 83 of rural Dakota City, passed away at his residence, with family by his side Saturday December 16, 2017.    Services will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Dakota City with the Rev. Sandra Braash officiating. Burial will be in the Dakota City Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be begin at 5...

Joyce Elaine Sparr

Joyce Elaine Sparr

Dec 15, 2017

Joyce Elaine Sparr, 88, of Hinton passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, December 21, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Kenny Hsu officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. with the family present from 6-8 P.M. and a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M....

John A. Wiederin

John A. Wiederin

Dec 14, 2017

John A. Wiederin, 80, of Sergeant Bluff, IA passed away Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at an Omaha, NE hospital of complications from Alzheimer’s.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at the Church of the Nativity in Sioux City. Graveside services and interment will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll, IA. Visitation...

Kenneth N. Rush

Kenneth N. Rush

Dec 14, 2017

   Kenneth N. Rush, 77, passed away on December 14, 2017, in Gold Canyon, AZ, while surrounded by family and friends. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Mylet E Rush; daughter, Kelli Coggins and her husband Col. David Coggins, USMC; son, Dan J Rush and his wife Kathleen; grandchildren, Clark, Grant, Traci, Braden, and Sydney; a great grandson, Brodi; his...

Adrian "Kit" Larsen

Adrian "Kit" Larsen

Dec 13, 2017

Adrian “Kit” Larsen of rural Hinton died in his sleep on December 13th at Westwood Care Center in Sioux City where he had a brief stay. His health had recently been in a rapid decline. A man of great faith, he left this world to go to his heavenly home. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 16,...

Shirley L. Obermeyer

Shirley L. Obermeyer

Dec 11, 2017

Shirley L. Obermeyer, 73, of Allen, NE passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at a local hospital.Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE.Shirley was born on September 16, 1944 in Waterbury, NE, the daughter of Wilbur and Geneva (Douthitt) VanCleave. She graduated from Laurel High...

Billy Wayne Powell

Billy Wayne Powell

Dec 11, 2017

Billy Wayne Powell, 74 of South Sioux City passed away peacefully Monday December 11, 2017 at his residence. Respecting Billy’s request, the body will be cremated and there will be no funeral service. Billy was born November 3, 1943 in Sioux City the son of Claude A. and Lillie M. (French) Powell. He was employed as a farm laborer and...

Richard W. Kovarna

Richard W. Kovarna

Dec 10, 2017

 

 

MERRILL, IA | Richard W. Kovarna, 84, of Merrill, IA passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 at a Sioux City hospital.

 

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Military graveside honors and burial will be in Liberty-Perry Twp. Cemetery, Hinton, IA. Visitation will be 8-10 a.m. Thursday with the...

Bernita F. Baker

Bernita F. Baker

Dec 9, 2017

Bernita F. (Davis) Baker of Sioux City, passed away peacefully one day after celebrating her 93rd birthday. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with Deacon Patricia Roberts officiating. Visitation, with family present, will begin at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home. A private family burial...

Nancy A. McLaughlin

Nancy A. McLaughlin

Dec 8, 2017

   Nancy Aline McLaughlin, 68 of Sioux City, formerly of Emerson, NE passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at a Sioux City Hospital.    Services will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at Becker – Hunt Funeral Home with Rev. Paul M. Albenesious officiating. Burial will be in the City Cemetery, Lyons, Nebraska. Visitation will be from 9:30 until service time Wednesday at...