Alfred “Newt” J. Newsom
Feb 7, 2026
Alfred “Newt” J. Newsom, 94 of North Sioux City passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 7, 2026. A funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Newt...
Gary Robert Machan
Feb 6, 2026
Gary Robert Machan, 81 of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota passed away peacefully on Friday February 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Sunnybrook Community Church, 5601 Sunnybrook Dr., Sioux City, IA 51106. Pastor B.J. Van Kalsbeek will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery with...
Alvin Leroy Bush
Feb 5, 2026
Alvin "Al" Leroy Bush, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. In keeping with his wishes, a private family inurnment and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Born on August 31, 1948, in Sioux City, Iowa, Alvin was the son of Alvin W. and Margaret F. Bush. From an early...
Clair Atwood
Feb 5, 2026
Harley “Clair” Atwood, age 87, passed away on February 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, humor, and devotion to family. He was born on June 24, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, to his late parents, Harley and Dorothy Atwood. Clair carried his Riverside roots with pride throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his...
Gerald Clifford Dickes
Feb 4, 2026
Gerald Clifford “Jerry” Dickes, 84, a beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home in South Sioux City on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
A Memorial Service in honor of Jerry will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE. Visitation...
Joyce A. Cramer
Feb 4, 2026
Joyce A. Cramer, 85 of South Sioux City passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. A funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Dakota City Cemetery.
Joyce was born the daughter of Russell and Fern...
Susan Lynn Sitzmann
Feb 3, 2026
Susan Lynn Sitzmann, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at home in her sleep from the effects of a brain aneurysm, on February 3, 2026, at the age of 51. Born on March 21, 1974, in Sibley, Iowa, she was the daughter of Dennis and Joann (Spieler) Bos.
Having graduated from Sioux City North High School with...
Bobby Kuehl
Feb 3, 2026
Robert Ralph “Bobby” Kuehl III, 33, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Spirit Lake, after his courageous battle with addiction.
A Visitation will be held in celebration of Bobby's life on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with a Rosary and Vigil Service...
Elmer Francis Vondrak
Feb 2, 2026
Elmer F. Vondrak, 77 of rural Hinton, Iowa passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at his home, surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2026 at Holy Cross Parish, St. Michael's Catholic Church in Sioux City with Father Randy L. Schon as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux...
Lucille L. "Lucy" (Sachau) Miller-Harris
Feb 1, 2026
Lucy Miller-Harris, 95, the best mom in the whole world, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home, Sioux City, IA.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 pm, Friday, February 6, 2026, at MEYER BROTHERS MORNINGSIDE CHAPEL (6200 Morningside Ave). The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 pm with a Prayer Service at 7 pm. Funeral services...
Carolyn Kay Starks
Jan 31, 2026
Carolyn Kay Starks, 81, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished foster parent, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at a care center in Omaha.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on February 5, 1944, in...
Wanita Irene Twito
Jan 31, 2026
Wanita Irene Twito, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this life at her home on January 31, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Born on February 19, 1969, in Sioux City, Iowa, Wanita was a vibrant spirit whose warmth radiated to all who were fortunate enough to cross her path.
A proud graduate...
Darcy Basalyga
Jan 30, 2026
The date was Sept. 2, 1953, an angel was delivered to JoAnn Barrett Miille and Darrell Millie in Sioux City, lowa. Darcy Renee Miille started her journey to make this world a better place for everyone she met.
She was educated in the Sioux City School system, graduating from East High School in 1971. After graduation she started working on creating...
Katherine Ann "Katy" Lias
Jan 30, 2026
Katherine Ann "Katy" Lias, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home in the comforting embrace of her loved ones. She fought a long courageous battle with cancer with strength, resilience, and love.
A Celebration of Life honoring Katy will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel...
Debra Derocher
Jan 29, 2026
Debra Kay DeRocher, 68 of Hinton passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, February 7, 2026 at St. Joseph Church - Ellendale. Visitation will be Friday, February 6, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with 7:00 P.M. Vigil service at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Ellendale Cemetery.
Deb was...
Erika Lyn Pasko
Jan 28, 2026
Erika Lyn Pasko, 58, of Sioux City, a beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous and lengthy battle with ALS.
Per Erika’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the...
Jo Ann Bourret
Jan 28, 2026
Jo Ann (Bearce) Bourret, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Mitchell House (Hospice) in Sioux City, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City. A private family burial will take place earlier that day at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation...
Mary Ellen Coziahr
Jan 27, 2026
Mary Ellen Coziahr, 78, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on January 27, 2026 at St. Lukes Hospital. Born on August 31, 1947, in Sioux City, she was a beloved member of her community and a cherished part of her family.
Mary Ellen is survived by her daughter, Stasha Kelley; granddaughter, Deja Kelley; twin sister, Mary Jo (Tim) Kurmel; sister, Mary...
Vern Hammerstrom
Jan 27, 2026
Vern was born on April 21, 1945, to Vernon and Nellie (Conly) Hammerstrom. He grew up in the Leeds area of Sioux City. He was a 1963 graduate of Leeds High School, to which he said had the best classmates ever! He proudly served his country in the US Army in Vietnam.
Vern treasured time with his family, especially with his...
Dorothy (Beimers) Andersen
Jan 26, 2026
Dorothy (Beimers) Andersen
Dorothy (Beimers) Andersen, 93, of Sioux City, passed away January 26th at St. Luke’s Hospital. Dorothy was born July 1, 1932, in Hospers as the third of four children to Lucy (Feenstra) and Bill Beimers. She graduated from Sibley High School and attended Northwestern College in Orange City, where she met and married Ken Kreykes, December 1950. They...
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