Obituaries

Diane S. Peters

Diane S. Peters

Nov 12, 2025

Diane S. Peters, born on May 29, 1952, in Jefferson, SD, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Sioux City, IA at the age of 73. She was the daughter of Albert and Charlotte (Dietschy) Card.

Diane's formative years were spent in Jefferson, where she graduated from Jefferson High School. On October 12, 1973, she married Kenneth R. Peters in...

Michael D. Porter

Michael D. Porter

Nov 10, 2025

Michael D. Porter, 69 of Salix passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 8, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Table 32 (100 S Virginia St). In true Mike fashion, it'll be a happy hour. Come as you are, share a story, and raise a glass.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations...

Larry Dean Lorensen

Larry Dean Lorensen

Nov 10, 2025

Larry Dean Lorensen, 83, of Newcastle, NE, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025.

A Memorial Service honoring Larry’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE. Visitation with refreshments will be hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Newcastle City Cemetery.

Larry was born January 19, 1942, in...

Donna Jean Gilbertson

Donna Jean Gilbertson

Nov 10, 2025

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donna Gilbertson.

Donna Jean Gilbertson, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Meyers Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave, Sioux City Iowa Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Visitation with family present will begin at 3:00 p.m. prior...

Roger Edward Miller

Roger Edward Miller

Nov 9, 2025

Roger E. Miller, 83 of Homer, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Pastor John Moravec officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Cornelius Cemetery...

Dorothy P. Chapin

Dorothy P. Chapin

Nov 8, 2025

Dorothy P. Chapin, 92 of Sioux City, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery in South Sioux City, NE. 

Dorothy was born the daughter of Joseph and Susan (Weis) Kramper on May 15,...

Michael Corey Smith

Michael Corey Smith

Nov 8, 2025

Michael Corey Smith, 68, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City with Pastor Dayle Webbs officiating.  Interment will be at a later date in the Liberty Township Cemetery of rural Hinton, Iowa.  Visitation, with the...

Michael R. "Mike" Kollbaum

Michael R. "Mike" Kollbaum

Nov 8, 2025

Micheal Kollbaum died, November 8, 2025.

He was born on May 20, 1967, to LaVerne and Charlene Kollbaum of Sergeant Bluff, IA. Despite being diagnosed with diabetes at the age of three, he never missed a beat. In fact, he had an optimism and hope for life that never wavered. When asked to describe him, family, friends, or mere acquaintances, without...

Bernadeen "Bernie" A. McWilliams

Bernadeen "Bernie" A. McWilliams

Nov 7, 2025

Bernadeen “Bernie” A. McWilliams, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away on November 7th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was 89.

Bernie was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on July 8th, 1936, to Laverne & Agnes (Barta) Quick. At the age of 3, when her mother traveled to California to help in the war effort, Bernie...

Don E. Jolin

Don E. Jolin

Nov 7, 2025

Don E. Jolin, 90, of Sioux City died Friday, November 7, 2025 at Bickford Assisted Living after a brief illness.

A Celebration of Life (family only) will be at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Avenue in Sioux City. A private family graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

On December 15, 1953,...

Lois Elizabeth Mahr

Lois Elizabeth Mahr

Nov 6, 2025

Lois Elizabeth Mahr, 100, of South Sioux City, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at a local care center. She led a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and a profound commitment to her family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home with Deacon Bruce Chartier officiating....

Jeanette Annabelle Schademan

Jeanette Annabelle Schademan

Nov 6, 2025

Jeanette Annabelle Schademan, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Continental Springs Care Center in South Sioux City, NE, at the age of 86. Born on September 12, 1939, in Lyons, NE, she was the daughter of John Peter and Elsie Francis (Tighe) Peterson. Jeanette grew up in Bancroft, NE, where she...

Iona Jane Kimbell

Iona Jane Kimbell

Nov 5, 2025

Iona Jane Kimbell, 80, a beloved matriarch and a cherished presence in the lives of many, passed away peacefully at her home on November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

A Visitation to honor Iona's memory will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. A Funeral Service celebrating...

Marvin L. Pansegrau

Marvin L. Pansegrau

Nov 3, 2025

Marvin L. Pansegrau, 91 of Bronson passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. A funeral service will be 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Sunnybrook Community Church. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 10, 2025 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. 

Marvin was born the son of Adolf and Ruth (Barker) Pansegrau on June 4, 1934 in Sioux City,...

Janet Rae McCormick

Janet Rae McCormick

Nov 2, 2025

Janet Rae McCormick, 81, of Dakota City, NE passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism at a local hospital.

Services are pending for the Spring of 2026.

Janet was born on September 20, 1944, in Wayne, NE, the daughter of Hans Clarence and Mary Anna (Henzler) Brogren. She graduated from Winside High School in 1962 and moved to...

Sharon Kaye Casson

Sharon Kaye Casson

Nov 2, 2025

Sharon Kaye Casson was born in Bismarck, ND, on October 24, 1956, to Rodney and Martha (Elizabeth) Williams. She attended and graduated from Wing High School in 1974.

In 1982, Sharon married Michael Keller, and together they had two children, James and Kayla. After their marriage ended, Sharon met the love of her life, James (Jim) Casson, and welcomed their son,...

Mary A. Claassen

Mary A. Claassen

Nov 2, 2025

Mary A. Claassen, 90, of Emerson, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at a local care facility.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson, with visitation from 10-11 A.M. at the church.

Mary was born on October 25, 1935, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Joseph...

Harold David Ward

Harold David Ward

Nov 1, 2025

SERVICES FOR HAROLD WARD HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

Harold David Ward, 93, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born on January 13, 1932, in rural Whiting, Iowa, Harold was raised by his beloved grandparents, Harry O. and Mary J. Douglas. He graduated from Luton High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy from...

Gricelda Vargas-Hernandez

Gricelda Vargas-Hernandez

Nov 1, 2025

Gricelda Vargas-Hernandez, 52 of South Sioux City passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 7, 2025 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. with vigil at 7:00 P.M. all held at the...

Florence A. Lamphear

Florence A. Lamphear

Oct 31, 2025

Florence A. Lamphear, 71, fondly known as Flo, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at a local hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 14, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Pastor Alfonso Solis from Landmark Baptist Church officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the...