John P. Rooney

John P. "Jack" Rooney, 61 of Sioux City passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014 at a Sioux City hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 -8:00 P.M. Thursday with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com. Jack was born December 28, 1952 in Sioux City; he was the son of Patrick and Ruth (McCarthy) Rooney. Jack grew up in Sioux City and attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and then graduated from Heelan High School. He married Margaret "Margie" Berens February 22, 1969 in Elk Point, SD. She died March 20, 2013 in Sioux City. Jack owned and operated Bennett's Motel in Riverside and All American Gutter and Siding. Jack was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and travel. He enjoyed playing the piano and guitar. He especially loved dancing with his wife Margie. Survivors include: 3 children: Kerie Worden (Bill) of Sioux City, Shane Rooney of Sioux City, Kelly Rooney (Emma)of McCook Lake, SD; 2 brothers: Gene Rooney and Pat Rooney both of Sioux City; 8 grandchildren: Katie and Cody Worden, Maggie, Molly and Mattie Rooney, Lexi , Brennen and Carley Rooney; 2 great grandchildren: Chloe Young and Rhett Rooney. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Margie.