Obituaries

Travis H. Hobbs

Travis H. Hobbs

Nov 19, 2025

Travis H. Hobbs, 49, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Travis’s life during a visitation at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 PM. Burial will be...

Richard L. "Dick" Livengood

Richard L. "Dick" Livengood

Nov 19, 2025

Richard Levi “Dick” Livengood, 94, of Sioux City, IA peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Dick, the son of Frank and Edna Livengood, was born in Castana, IA on August 31, 1931. The family moved to the Leeds area in Sioux City and then to Wakefield, NE before settling in Whiting, IA where...

Maxine M. Percell

Maxine M. Percell

Nov 19, 2025

Maxine Merle Percell, 89, of Sioux City, passed away November 19, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 24, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Maxine was born the daughter of Lester and Merle (Larson) Walke on July 26, 1936 in Soldier,...

Darlene J. Davis

Darlene J. Davis

Nov 18, 2025

Darlene J. Davis, 78 of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in Omaha following a brief illness. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Holy Cross Parish – Blessed Sacrament. Visitation will be Monday, November 24, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with 7:00 P.M. vigil service at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home...

Gail J. Burright

Gail J. Burright

Nov 17, 2025

Gail J. Burright, age 88, of Tulsa, OK passed peacefully on Nov. 17, 2025. She was born on Dec. 3, 1936 in Sioux City, IA to Irvin and Bernice (Ferguson) Junck. Gail grew up on the family farm in Hinton, IA. She graduated from Hinton High School as Valedictorian in 1955. Her husband would jokingly say "She didn't have a...

Danny L. Morey

Danny L. Morey

Nov 16, 2025

Danny L. Morey, 83, of Plymouth County, IA, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 21, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Logan Park Cemetery.

Danny...

Verlee Ann Peterson Owens

Verlee Ann Peterson Owens

Nov 15, 2025

Verlee Ann Peterson Owens

Verlee Owens, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa passed away at the Good Samaritan Home in Le Mars, Iowa on November 15, 2025. Verlee was an honest and transparent person, but she had a disdain for people asking her age. Out of respect to her lifelong commitment to retain mystery as to her birth year, her age...

Thomas W. Edwards

Thomas W. Edwards

Nov 15, 2025

Thomas W. Edwards, 87 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at a local nursing facility, under the care of Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring of 2026 with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the Siouxland Senior Center...

Brian Herbert Smith

Brian Herbert Smith

Nov 15, 2025

Brian Herbert Smith, a devoted son, loving father, and cherished brother, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Onawa, IA, after bravely fighting a four-year battle with cancer. Born on August 9, 1961, in Ames, IA, Brian was the son of Jay Carleton and Virginia Lea (Brady) Smith.

Brian graduated from North High School in Sioux City. While in school,...

Daniel William Saunders

Daniel William Saunders

Nov 14, 2025

Dan William “Hank” “Pops” Saunders, 66 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, peacefully at his home after a courageous battle against pneumonia and congestive heart failure. Abiding by family wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned currently for Hank. Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.

Hank was born on October 16,...

Gertrude J. Will

Gertrude J. Will

Nov 14, 2025

Gertrude J. Will, 98, of Sioux City passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Abiding by her wishes, cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

George Richard Barkley

George Richard Barkley

Nov 14, 2025

George Richard Barkley, 90, of Merrill, IA passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, IA. Born on July 22, 1935, in Sioux City, IA, he was raised in rural Sioux City, the son of Frank James and Rose Elizabeth (Gruber) Barkley. George was a proud graduate of Heelan High School, class of 1953, where...

Barbara M. Holtze

Barbara M. Holtze

Nov 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara M. Holtze, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on November 13, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on December 31, 1933, in Webster, South Dakota, she was a woman of great strength and compassion whose legacy will be carried on by her loving family and...

Julie M. Jensen Black

Julie M. Jensen Black

Nov 13, 2025

Julie Jensen Black was born February 3, 1932, to Leroy and Bernice Chamberlin and passed away in her sleep on November 13, 2025, at the age of 93.

Julie was a lifelong resident of Sioux City, IA. On January 14, 1951, Julie married Walter (Walt) Jensen and had three daughters: Pamela Houchins Stephan (Dick Stephan) of Sioux City, Beverly DuPont (Charles...

Doug L. Taylor

Doug L. Taylor

Nov 12, 2025

Doug L. Taylor, 63, of South Sioux City, NE passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at a local hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Huddle in South Sioux City.

Doug was born on August 4, 1962, in Sioux City, the son of Don B. Taylor Sr. and Francis (Ward) Taylor. He...

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...