Obituaries

Lucille L. "Lucy" (Sachau) Miller-Harris

Lucille L. "Lucy" (Sachau) Miller-Harris

Feb 1, 2026

Lucy Miller-Harris, 95, the best mom in the whole world, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home, Sioux City, IA.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 pm, Friday, February 6, 2026, at MEYER BROTHERS MORNINGSIDE CHAPEL (6200 Morningside Ave). The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 pm with a Prayer Service at 7 pm. Funeral services...

Carolyn Kay Starks

Carolyn Kay Starks

Jan 31, 2026

Carolyn Kay Starks, 81, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished foster parent, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at a care center in Omaha.

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on February 5, 1944, in...

Wanita Irene Twito

Wanita Irene Twito

Jan 31, 2026

Wanita Irene Twito, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this life at her home on January 31, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Born on February 19, 1969, in Sioux City, Iowa, Wanita was a vibrant spirit whose warmth radiated to all who were fortunate enough to cross her path.

A proud graduate...

Darcy Basalyga

Darcy Basalyga

Jan 30, 2026

The date was Sept. 2, 1953, an angel was delivered to JoAnn Barrett Miille and Darrell Millie in Sioux City, lowa. Darcy Renee Miille started her journey to make this world a better place for everyone she met.

She was educated in the Sioux City School system, graduating from East High School in 1971. After graduation she started working on creating...

Katherine Ann "Katy" Lias

Katherine Ann "Katy" Lias

Jan 30, 2026

Katherine Ann "Katy" Lias, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home in the comforting embrace of her loved ones. She fought a long courageous battle with cancer with strength, resilience, and love.

A Celebration of Life honoring Katy will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel...

Debra Derocher

Debra Derocher

Jan 29, 2026

Debra Kay DeRocher, 68 of Hinton passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, February 7, 2026 at St. Joseph Church - Ellendale. Visitation will be Friday, February 6, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with 7:00 P.M. Vigil service at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Ellendale Cemetery.

Deb was...

William B. Evans

William B. Evans

Jan 28, 2026

William (Bill) B. Evans of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wed, January 28, 2026 at the University of Kansas Hospital at the age of 89.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Father Matt Niggemeyer as Celebrant.  Interment will follow at St....

Erika Lyn Pasko

Erika Lyn Pasko

Jan 28, 2026

Erika Lyn Pasko, 58, of Sioux City, a beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous and lengthy battle with ALS.

Per Erika’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the...

Jo Ann Bourret

Jo Ann Bourret

Jan 28, 2026

Jo Ann (Bearce) Bourret, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Mitchell House (Hospice) in Sioux City, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City. A private family burial will take place earlier that day at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation...

Mary Ellen Coziahr

Mary Ellen Coziahr

Jan 27, 2026

Mary Ellen Coziahr, 78, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on January 27, 2026 at St. Lukes Hospital. Born on August 31, 1947, in Sioux City, she was a beloved member of her community and a cherished part of her family.

Mary Ellen is survived by her daughter, Stasha Kelley; granddaughter, Deja Kelley; twin sister, Mary Jo (Tim) Kurmel; sister, Mary...

Vern Hammerstrom

Vern Hammerstrom

Jan 27, 2026

Vern was born on April 21, 1945, to Vernon and Nellie (Conly) Hammerstrom. He grew up in the Leeds area of Sioux City. He was a 1963 graduate of Leeds High School, to which he said had the best classmates ever! He proudly served his country in the US Army in Vietnam.

Vern treasured time with his family, especially with his...

Dorothy (Beimers) Andersen

Dorothy (Beimers) Andersen

Jan 26, 2026

Dorothy (Beimers) Andersen

Dorothy (Beimers) Andersen, 93, of Sioux City, passed away January 26th at St. Luke’s Hospital. Dorothy was born July 1, 1932, in Hospers as the third of four children to Lucy (Feenstra) and Bill Beimers. She graduated from Sibley High School and attended Northwestern College in Orange City, where she met and married Ken Kreykes, December 1950. They...

Robert Dean Blohm

Robert Dean Blohm

Jan 26, 2026

Robert Dean Blohm, 80, of Allen, NE passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Wakefield Health Care Center after a long illness. Bob was born on October 12, 1945 in Sioux City, IA. He was the son of Rudolph and Margaret (Lass) Blohm.

Bob was raised on a farm and attended Breezy Hill country school through 8th grade. He attended...

Rodney Leland Heath

Rodney Leland Heath

Jan 25, 2026

Rodney Leland Heath, 57, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date not yet determined.

Rodney was born on June 28th, 1968, to Bonnie Mortenson Heath, in Onawa, Iowa. He attended school in Whiting, Iowa, before moving to Sioux City in his early teens, where he attained...

Margaret E. Johnson

Margaret E. Johnson

Jan 25, 2026

Margaret E. Johnson, 68 of Arden Hills, MN peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30am Friday January 30th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bernard, Iowa. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Marge was born the daughter of Laverne “Pete” and Lorraine (Toussaint) McCabe on June 13, 1957 in...

Donna M. Carstensen

Donna M. Carstensen

Jan 24, 2026

Donna M. Carstensen, 90 of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at a long-term care facility. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux City, Iowa with Reverend Ezra Grabau as Clergy. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill, Iowa. Visitation,...

Marvin "Marv" L. Still

Marvin "Marv" L. Still

Jan 24, 2026

To view Marv's funeral mass, please follow this link: https://youtube.com/live/2qeoxegRqnE?feature=share

Marvin "Marv" LeRoy Still, 87, of Sioux City, IA passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, just two weeks after the death of his beloved wife, Bette Jean. Born on November 10, 1938, in Ida Grove, IA, he was the son of Robert Lee and Nelly Opal (Hawn) Still. Marv was...

Dr. Melinda Hope "Linda" Wells

Dr. Melinda Hope "Linda" Wells

Jan 22, 2026

                                           On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Dr. Melinda Wells left this earthly plain.

Summer 2026: Lisa Ryan will organize a commemorative Zumba thon on the Riverfront for anyone who wants to learn Zumba and celebrate Dr. Melinda Wells’ Life!

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Annette "Toni" M. Prewitt

Annette "Toni" M. Prewitt

Jan 21, 2026

Annette "Toni" M. Prewitt, 101, of Troy, MO, formerly of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Annette Mary was born May 28, 1924, in...

LaVonne Joan Lundgren

LaVonne Joan Lundgren

Jan 21, 2026

LaVonne J. Lundgren, 93 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at a local hospital. A Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Scott Egbers officiating. Interment will be in the Brule Creek Cemetery of rural Elk Point, South Dakota at a later date. Visitation,...