John Franklin Shanafelt
Dec 22, 2024
John Franklin Shanafelt, age 91, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the Whispering Creek Senior Living residence in Sioux City, Iowa.
Son of Paul William and Elizabeth (Betty) Shanafelt, John was born on November 23,1933 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated Mogadore High School in 1951 and received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio.
After graduating,...
Roberta R. Rozell
Dec 22, 2024
Roberta Rozell, 82, passed away at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital on Sunday, Dec 22, 2024, with loved ones holding her hand. An 11:00 AM Funeral Mass will be on Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Fr. Randy Schon presiding. Visitation will begin at 9:30 that morning. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Roberta, the daughter of Frank and...
Denice Kay Levay
Dec 21, 2024
Denice Kay Levay, 71, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at her residence.She was born on January 27, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa to the late Richard and Estella Harmon (McManus).
Denice loved spending time with her twin or “womb mate” Darcy, enjoyed working on her dough art projects, and was always excited to watch scary movies...
Helen L. Madsen
Dec 21, 2024
Helen Louise Madsen, the daughter of Lars and Hanna Holden, was born on November 12, 1932, in Sioux City, IA. She passed away at Correctionville Specialty Care on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the age of 92.
Helen grew up in Sioux City and was a graduate of Central High School. Her commitment to learning never waned as she later attended...
Gary Harold Hoesing
Dec 21, 2024
Gary Harold Hoesing, 70 of Pierson, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home, comforted by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Newcastle, Nebraska with Father Ken Hoesing as Celebrant. Burial will be at a later date in the Calvary Cemetery of...
John Timothy Baker
Dec 20, 2024
John Tmothy Baker, 65 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. A family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Spring of 2025. Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
John was born on October 10, 1959, son of James and Dorothy Baker. He attended and graduated from North High School...
Gregory Philip Armstrong
Dec 20, 2024
Gregory Philip Armstrong, 55 of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponca, Nebraska with Father Owen Korte as Celebrant. Burial will follow at South Creek Cemetery in Rural Ponca. Visitation, with family present, will be on Thursday,...
Marlene G. Welding
Dec 20, 2024
Marlene Gaye Welding, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on December 20, 2024, in Sioux City, IA, at the age of 91.
Marlene, the daughter of Walter and Edna (Koinzan) Petersen, was born on May 25, 1933, in Elgin, NE. She graduated from Elgin High School before pursuing her passion for nursing at Lutheran Hospital Nursing School...
Donald "Don" Dean Harrington
Dec 19, 2024
Donald "Don" Dean Harrington, 96, of Sioux City, IA passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a private graveside at Logan Park Cemetery will be held in Spring 2025. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
Pamela Joan Newman
Dec 18, 2024
Pamela J. Newman, a cherished member of the Sioux City community, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 18, 2024, at the age of 77.
Born on January 6, 1947, in Mapleton,Iowa, she spent her life embodying dedication, warmth, and love for her family and friends.
Pamela was well-known for her significant contributions to the workforce, especially during her tenure at...
Richard G. Rossmar
Dec 17, 2024
Richard Rossmar passed away on December 17, 2024 in Gilbert, Arizona. Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa.
Richard Gerald Rossmar was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on September 23,1938, to William and Elizabeth (Besch) Rossmar. He grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Heelan High School in 1957. After graduation...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Slaughter
Dec 17, 2024
Patricia Ann Slaughter
June 20, 1941 – December 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pat Slaughter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished community member, who peacefully left us on December 17, 2024, at the age of 83.
A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at Morningside Lutheran Church, 700 S. Martha St, Sioux City, Iowa,...
Karin Dorathea Kirkpatrick
Dec 17, 2024
Karin Dorathea Kirkpatrick, 87 of Sioux City, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 comforted by family. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Church with Reverend Ezra Grabau officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation, with family present, will be one hour prior to services at the church. Meyer Brothers...
Carol Ann Beacom
Dec 14, 2024
Carol Ann Beacom, 86 of Sioux City passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. A memorial mass will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday, January 17, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a rosary at 4:30 P.M. and a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Private family...
Shirley Mae Colwell
Dec 14, 2024
Shirley Mae Colwell, 85, of South Sioux City, Nebraska was united with her precious Jesus on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Visitation will take place from 5pm-7pm, with the funeral service taking place immediately after that on Tuesday, December 17th at Sunnybrook Church in Sioux City, Iowa. A private family burial will take place at Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden, Iowa.
Meyer...
Howard W. Gibbs
Dec 12, 2024
Howard Wilbur Gibbs August 22, 1926 - December 12, 2024, Howard Wilbur Gibbs, 98, of Ponca, Nebraska passed away on December 12 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, Iowa.
Howard was born on Aug 22, 1926, in rural Newcastle, NE, to Casper and Maude (Severance) Gibbs. He was the middle of five sons with a sister finishing out the...
Francis Joseph "Joe" Hegenbart
Dec 12, 2024
Francis Joseph “Joe” Hegenbart, Jr. passed away December 12, 2024 after a long illness. Joe was born in Iowa and raised in Sioux City by his parents F.J. “Joe” Hegenbart, Sr. and G. Gloria (Phipps) Hegenbart. He began his medical career while still in high school working as an orderly in a local nursing home. After graduating from North High...
Sharon Kaye Blankemeyer
Dec 11, 2024
Sharon Kaye Blankemeyer, 81 of Dakota City passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a time of remembrance at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be...
Rev. Thomas J. Topf
Dec 11, 2024
Rev. Thomas J. Topf, 87, passed away at Holy Spirit Retirement Home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Holy Cross - St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 2223 Indian Hills Dr. Sioux City, IA 51104. Those wishing to join the Mass virtually may do so by visiting this...
Ronald A. Schuetz
Dec 11, 2024
Ronald Albert Schuetz, 93, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sioux City. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...
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