Obituaries

Robert "Bob" O. Suker

Robert "Bob" O. Suker

Dec 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” O. Suker, 82 of South Sioux City passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. Abiding by his wishes, cremation has taken place, and a small family service will be held at a later date. 

Bob was born the son of Orman and Vernice (Elofson) Suker on May 10, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Excelsior High School and...

Kersin S. Aisek

Kersin S. Aisek

Dec 27, 2024

Kersin S. Aisek, 28, of Sioux City, IA passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Saturday, February 1, 2025, starting at 11 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. then there will be a procession to Logan Park Cemetery for graveside services.

Michael "Mike" R. McIntyre

Michael "Mike" R. McIntyre

Dec 27, 2024

Michael “Mike” R. McIntyre, 67 of South Sioux City passed away Friday, December 27, 2024. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 3, 2025 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery. 

 Mike was born the son of John...

Linda Kay Kellogg

Linda Kay Kellogg

Dec 26, 2024

Linda Kay Kellogg, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on December 26, 2024, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 3, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, January 2, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel....

Anna "Ann" Rathman

Anna "Ann" Rathman

Dec 24, 2024

Anna “Ann” Wilhelmina (Jansen) Rathman, Belton, Texas, passed away December 24, 2024, at the age of 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A small memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will follow in Orange City, IA.

Ann was born in Doetinchem, Netherlands on May 2, 1943, to...

Stanley Wayne Petersen

Stanley Wayne Petersen

Dec 23, 2024

Stanley Wayne Petersen, a beloved member of the Sioux City community, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Happy Siesta in Remsen, Iowa. 

A Funeral Service in honor of Stanley will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, located at 6200 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106, officiated by Chaplain Julie Rolfes. The...

John Franklin Shanafelt

John Franklin Shanafelt

Dec 22, 2024

John Franklin Shanafelt, age 91, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the Whispering Creek Senior Living residence in Sioux City, Iowa. 

Son of Paul William and Elizabeth (Betty) Shanafelt, John was born on November 23,1933 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated Mogadore High School in 1951 and received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio. 

After graduating,...

Roberta R. Rozell

Roberta R. Rozell

Dec 22, 2024

Roberta Rozell, 82, passed away at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital on Sunday, Dec 22, 2024, with loved ones holding her hand. An 11:00 AM Funeral Mass will be on Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Fr. Randy Schon presiding. Visitation will begin at 9:30 that morning. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

 Roberta, the daughter of Frank and...

Denice Kay Levay

Denice Kay Levay

Dec 21, 2024

Denice Kay Levay, 71, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at her residence.She was born on January 27, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa to the late Richard and Estella Harmon (McManus).

Denice loved spending time with her twin or “womb mate” Darcy, enjoyed working on her dough art projects, and was always excited to watch scary movies...

Helen L. Madsen

Helen L. Madsen

Dec 21, 2024

Helen Louise Madsen, the daughter of Lars and Hanna Holden, was born on November 12, 1932, in Sioux City, IA. She passed away at Correctionville Specialty Care on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the age of 92. 

Helen grew up in Sioux City and was a graduate of Central High School. Her commitment to learning never waned as she later attended...

Gary Harold Hoesing

Gary Harold Hoesing

Dec 21, 2024

Gary Harold Hoesing, 70 of Pierson, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home, comforted by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Newcastle, Nebraska with Father Ken Hoesing as Celebrant. Burial will be at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery of...

John Timothy Baker

John Timothy Baker

Dec 20, 2024

John Tmothy Baker, 65 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024.  A family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Spring of 2025. Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

John was born on October 10, 1959, son of James and Dorothy Baker.  He attended and graduated from North High School...

Gregory Philip Armstrong

Gregory Philip Armstrong

Dec 20, 2024

Gregory Philip Armstrong, 55 of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponca, Nebraska with Father Owen Korte as Celebrant. Burial will follow at South Creek Cemetery in Rural Ponca. Visitation, with family present, will be on Thursday,...

Marlene G. Welding

Marlene G. Welding

Dec 20, 2024

Marlene Gaye Welding, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on December 20, 2024, in Sioux City, IA, at the age of 91.

Marlene, the daughter of Walter and Edna (Koinzan) Petersen, was born on May 25, 1933, in Elgin, NE. She graduated from Elgin High School before pursuing her passion for nursing at Lutheran Hospital Nursing School...

Donald "Don" Dean Harrington

Donald "Don" Dean Harrington

Dec 19, 2024

Donald "Don" Dean Harrington, 96, of Sioux City, IA passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a private graveside at Logan Park Cemetery will be held in Spring 2025. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

Pamela Joan Newman

Pamela Joan Newman

Dec 18, 2024

Pamela J. Newman, a cherished member of the Sioux City community, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 18, 2024, at the age of 77. 

Born on January 6, 1947, in Mapleton,Iowa, she spent her life embodying dedication, warmth, and love for her family and friends.

Pamela was well-known for her significant contributions to the workforce, especially during her tenure at...

Richard G. Rossmar

Richard G. Rossmar

Dec 17, 2024

Richard Rossmar passed away on December 17, 2024 in Gilbert, Arizona. Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa.

Richard Gerald Rossmar was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on September 23,1938, to William and Elizabeth (Besch) Rossmar. He grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Heelan High School in 1957. After graduation...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Slaughter

Patricia Ann "Pat" Slaughter

Dec 17, 2024

Patricia Ann Slaughter

June 20, 1941 – December 17, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pat Slaughter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished community member, who peacefully left us on December 17, 2024, at the age of 83.

A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Morningside Lutheran Church, 700 S. Martha St, Sioux City, Iowa,...

Karin Dorathea Kirkpatrick

Karin Dorathea Kirkpatrick

Dec 17, 2024

Karin Dorathea Kirkpatrick, 87 of Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 comforted by family. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Church with Reverend Ezra Grabau officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation, with family present, will be one hour prior to services at the church. Meyer Brothers...

Carol Ann Beacom

Carol Ann Beacom

Dec 14, 2024

Carol Ann Beacom, 86 of Sioux City passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. A memorial mass will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday, January 17, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a rosary at 4:30 P.M. and a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Private family...