Obituaries

Matthew James Chwirka

Matthew James Chwirka

Jul 18, 2013

Matthew James Chwirka, 52, of Lowell, Ark., formerly of Sioux City, passed away after injuries sustained in a work accident on Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Springfield, Mo. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Michael Erpelding officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be 5...

Ruby Towler

Ruby Towler

Jul 17, 2013

Ruby Irene Robinson Towler, 88, former resident of Sioux City, passed July 17, 2013, in Los Altos, CA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 12:00 pm at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Kyle Robinson officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel....

Beverly D. Waddell

Beverly D. Waddell

Jul 16, 2013

Beverly D. Waddell, 75, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family in Westfield, Iowa following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 19, 2013 at Glendale Baptist Church with Reverend Fred Penner officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M. with the family...

Wayne J. Petrik

Wayne J. Petrik

Jul 16, 2013

Wayne J. Petrik, 70, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday July 16, 2013, at a Sioux City Care Center. Visitation and sharing of memories will begin at 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Becker – Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. American Legion Post 307 will offer a flag presentation and taps at 2:00 P.M. A family graveside service will be...

Richard M. Jungers

Richard M. Jungers

Jul 16, 2013

Rick M. Jungers, 52, of North Sioux City passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 15, 2013. A celebration of life service will be 1 p.m. today at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Hamilton Blvd. in Sioux City. Rick was born on June 7, 1961, in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Edwin and Ethel (Schaffhausen) Jungers. He was the youngest of...

Wesley L. Orr, Jr.

Wesley L. Orr, Jr.

Jul 15, 2013

Wesley L. Orr, Jr., 48, of South Sioux City, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 unexpectedly surrounded by family and loved ones at a family softball event. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Scott Squires officiating. Visitation will be Friday, July 19, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M. with...

Phillip S. Dandos

Phillip S. Dandos

Jul 15, 2013

The Honorable Judge Phillip S. Dandos, 83, retired District Court judge of the 3rd Judicial District of Iowa, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A makari meal will follow at the church. Visitation with the family...

Marguerite Emily Hernandez

Marguerite Emily Hernandez

Jul 13, 2013

Marguerite Emily Hernandez, 95, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013, at a local care facility. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, with the Rev. Michael Erpelding officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel....

Leo James Kirkegaard

Leo James Kirkegaard

Jul 11, 2013

Leo James Kirkegaard, 89, of Sioux City passed away on Thursday July 11, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with full military rites by the U.S. Naval Reserves. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the...

Henry Schutt

Henry Schutt

Jul 11, 2013

Henry "Hank" Schutt, 92, of Sioux City died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at a Sioux City hospital due to an intestinal complication. Private graveside services were held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Hank was born on Dec. 27, 1920, in Battle Creek, Iowa. He lived on the family farm with his...

Darrel W. Engel

Darrel W. Engel

Jul 10, 2013

Darrel W. Engel, 86 of South Sioux City, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013.Services will be 10:00 A.M.on Monday, July 15, 2013 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 5-8 PM, with the family present at 6:00 P.M. and a Rosary at...

Delaine C. Peterson

Delaine C. Peterson

Jul 10, 2013

Delaine C. Peterson of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, 19th and Nebraska St. The Rev. Roger Madden will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a Masonic service at 7 p.m., at Meyer...

Ryan L. Hoag

Ryan L. Hoag

Jul 9, 2013

Ryan L. Hoag, 63, of Jackson, NE died suddenly of cardiac arrest in Sioux City, IA on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, NE, with Rev. Jerry Gilbreath officiating. An Open House will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July...

Phil L. Jackson

Phil L. Jackson

Jul 7, 2013

Phil Jackson, 85, of Sioux City went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, with the Rev. Lloyd Grant officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Phil was born on Sept. 3, 1927, in Castana, Iowa, the son...

Margaret Ann Warner Schwinn Lennon

Margaret Ann Warner Schwinn Lennon

Jul 6, 2013

Margaret Ann Warner Schwinn Lennon passed peacefully Saturday July 6 after a brief illness. A celebration of her life will be hosted by her dear friend Pastor Roger Madden at the First United Methodist Church, 1915 Nebraska Street, Sioux City at 11:00AM Saturday, July 13th. Margaret was born on March 7, 1925 to Karl Redfield Warner and Catherine Lucille Shea...

Margaret L. Bergin

Margaret L. Bergin

Jul 6, 2013

Margaret Lorraine (Johnson) Bergin, 90, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Omaha following a sudden illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction...

Dr. C. Edward Anderson

Dr. C. Edward Anderson

Jul 4, 2013

Dr. C. Edward Anderson, 90, of Sioux City passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013, at a local care facility. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Nelson Berger Northside Chapel, with the Rev. Del Olivier officiating. The body was cremated and private graveside services will be at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Gordon R. Legg

Gordon R. Legg

Jul 2, 2013

Gordon R. Legg, 88, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 5, 2013 at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father David Hemann officiating. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, California.

Brittani J. O'Donnell

Brittani J. O'Donnell

Jul 2, 2013

Brittani J. O'Donnell, 27 of Sioux City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Abiding by her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Interment will occur at a later date in New York State. Visitation, with the family present, will be one...

Virginia L. Kowalczk

Virginia L. Kowalczk

Jul 2, 2013

Virginia L. Kowalczk, 77, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at a local hospital. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 8, 2013 at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences can be directed to meyerbroschapels.com. Virginia was born the daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Linn) Kowalczk on September...