Charlene "Jo" Kay Wooldridge
Dec 26, 2025
Charlene “Jo” Kay Wooldridge passed away peacefully, surrounded by all four of her children, on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on March 29, 1957, in Sioux City, IA, she was the daughter of Harry and Myrna Van de Steeg.
Charlene worked as a Cage Supervisor for Argosy Casino for almost 15 years, and later in life...
Helen A. Hall
Dec 24, 2025
Helen A. Hall passed away at her home in Ponca on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the age of 85. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Salem Lutheran Church in Ponca. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Silver Ridge Cemetery...
David A. "Dave" Palmersheim
Dec 24, 2025
David A. "Dave" Palmersheim, 59 of South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 peacefully at his home, comforted by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2026 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Father Michael Keating as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the St....
Darwin D. Solomon
Dec 22, 2025
Darwin D. Solomon, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Sioux City, IA, at the age of 88. Born on July 30, 1937, in Sioux City to John Herman and Elma Rebecca (Craft) Solomon, Darwin grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Central High School.
Darwin’s career was marked by dedication and...
JoLenne Joan Nelson
Dec 22, 2025
JoLenne Joan (Burnham) Hanson Nelson, 88, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at a local care center.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Private burial in Randolph, NE will be held at a later date.
JoLenne was born June...
George C. Benson
Dec 21, 2025
George C. Benson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, was called to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Sioux City, IA, at the age of 82. George passed away at home in the loving care of his wife, Sharon, after a long illness.
Born on June 30, 1943, in Sioux City, IA, George...
Lyle D. Hartz
Dec 20, 2025
Lyle D. Hartz, 93 of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of rural Hinton, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at a local hospital. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Randy Hartz officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation, with the family present, will begin at 10:00 a.m....
Jeanette Irene Peterson
Dec 20, 2025
Jeanette Irene Peterson, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 93.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. A funeral...
Stephen Alan Dugdale
Dec 19, 2025
Stephen Alan Dugdale, 67, affectionately known as Steve, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was surrounded by his loving family.
In honor of Steve's life visitation will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by...
Phillip F. Thompson
Dec 19, 2025
Phillip Fredrick Thompson, 72, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Phillip was born on January 29, 1953, in Sioux City, Iowa, the...
Eleanor "Elly" M. Whear
Dec 19, 2025
Eleanor “Elly” M. Whear, 87 of Jackson, NE passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 9:00 A.M. Private family burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later...
Paul Allen Brandt
Dec 18, 2025
Paul Allen Brandt, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home near Westfield, IA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old. Born on April 15, 1953, in Spencer, IA, Paul led a life characterized by dedication, loyalty, and a strong sense of family.
A graduate of Westfield Community School,...
Barbara Jean Kimmel
Dec 17, 2025
Barbara Jean Kimmel, of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 78.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 22, 2025, at First United Methodist Church. Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon, Iowa. Arrangements...
Joan E. Gustavson
Dec 16, 2025
Joan E. Gustavson, 95 of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 29, 2025 at United Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.
Joan was born August 8,...
Kristy Joanne Jones
Dec 15, 2025
Kristy Joanne Jones, born April 29, 1957, in Tracy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 15, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Patti Meyer officiating. Abiding by family wishes, cremation will follow. Visitation, with family present will...
Frederick B. Veenker
Dec 13, 2025
Frederick B. Veenker, 82, affectionately known as Fred, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 8, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Andrew and Mamie (Tikalsky) Veenker.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Fred served at Camp Rose in Korea, embodying the values of duty and dedication.
Fred's professional journey...
Shane W. Van De Steeg
Dec 13, 2025
Shane William Van De Steeg, 55, of Sioux City, IA, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 13, 2025. He was born January 22, 1970, in Sioux City, IA, to Gordon Dixon and Nancy (Moe) Van De Steeg.
Shane graduated from East High School in Sioux City in 1988 and later attended Hawkeye Community College. He embarked on a career with...
Christy R. Newman
Dec 12, 2025
Christy Newman, 67 of Sioux City passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. The funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, December 19, 2025 at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Visitation will begin at the church at 9:00 A.M. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Christy was born the daughter of LeRoy and Yvonne (Horsley) Pedersen on December 27, 1957 in Sioux City,...
Billy Joe Fletcher
Dec 12, 2025
Billy Joe Fletcher, 64 of Kingsley, Iowa passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, peacefully at home, comforted by family after a long battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the River Hills Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Pastor Kevin Roach officiating. Interment will be in the Dakota City Cemetery....
Rev. Dick R. Morgan
Dec 12, 2025
Rev. Dick Rea Morgan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated servant of God, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Sioux City, IA at the age of 92. He was born on December 6, 1933, in Sac City, IA, the son of Rea Charles and Edith Anna Margaret (Sanow) Morgan. Dick spent his formative years in various...
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