Cleone E. Anderson

Cleone E. Anderson, 84, of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.  A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 10, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Cleone was born the daughter of John and Martha (Twillman) Luschen on September 23, 1935 in Hawarden, Iowa.  Cleone married LeRoy Anderson on March 25, 1952 in Dakota City, Nebraska.  After their marriage they moved to Alcester, South Dakota where they farmed.  They moved to Sioux City in 1960. 

Cleone worked for Truck Haven and Harvey’s Café for many years.  She later worked for Step in Thyme floral shop for 15 years until her retirement.

She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed decorating, entertaining at family holidays, and embroidering.  She also enjoyed going to the Senior Center in South Sioux City with LeRoy and collecting chicken knickknacks.  

She was a 60 year member of Riverside Lutheran Church and a 25 year member of Izaak Walton.

Cleone is survived by her husband, LeRoy Anderson of Sioux City; children, Greg (Theresa) Anderson of Crofton, Nebraska, Sharon Anderson of Sioux City, Rhonda Anderson of Sioux City, Randy Anderson of North Sioux City, and Karen Anderson of Sioux City; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James in infancy; sisters, Winifred and Mildred; and brother, John Jr.