Obituaries

Richard "Dick" B. Smith

Richard "Dick" B. Smith

May 31, 2022

Richard “Dick” B. Smith, 85, of Dakota City, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 10, 2022 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be...

Elizabeth "Betty" Joanne Hagan Lord Everist

Elizabeth "Betty" Joanne Hagan Lord Everist

May 31, 2022

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  Elizabeth “Betty” Joanne Hagan Lord Everist, 90, of Sioux City passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 at Unity Point Hospital.

   Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2022 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.  The family will greet...

Joann E. Clark

Joann E. Clark

May 30, 2022

Joann Emmert Clark, 96, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, May 30th, 2022 at Bickford Cottage in Sioux City.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 11th at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City at 11:00 am.  Visitation with family 10:00 to 11:00 prior to memorial service, with burial at Logan Park Cemetery following the service.  A luncheon...

Daniel E. Duling

Daniel E. Duling

May 29, 2022

Daniel Edward Duling, 67, of Sioux City, Iowa and Naples, Florida passed away May 29, 2022 after a brief illness. Danny, as he was called by family and friends, was born October 24, 1954 to Dr. Edward and Darlene (Barcal) Duling. He was the third of four children. Dr. Duling was the founder of Duling Optical, a midwestern chain of...

Mary Jane Carter

Mary Jane Carter

May 27, 2022

Mary Jane Carter, 77, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, died Friday, May 27 at Azria Health Regency Square in South Sioux City after a yearlong battle with cancer. Abiding by family wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private burial in the Ponca City Cemetery will be held at a later date.  Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home has assisted the...

Austin Xavier Blakey, Jr.

Austin Xavier Blakey, Jr.

May 27, 2022

Austin Xavier Blakey, Jr., 14, of Sioux City, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 from injuries sustained in an accident.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Holy Cross Parish - St. Michael.  To watch the service online please visit https://www.facebook.com/holycrossparishsc/live/ or https://holycrosssc.org/austin-blakey-funeral-mass  Visitation will be Monday, June 6, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. with...

Anna Marie Hughes

Anna Marie Hughes

May 27, 2022

Anna Marie (Nelson) Hughes, 88, of rural Westfield, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home, tucked in the arms of her husband, Charles, as it has been for over 71 years.  Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Glendale Community Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow at Logan...

Monica M. Johnston

Monica M. Johnston

May 27, 2022

On Friday, May 27, 2022, at the age of 85, Monica Mae Johnston (nee Hupke) joyfully raised her hands as Jesus lifted her into heaven. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sioux City. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to the service....

Steven Matney

Steven Matney

May 26, 2022

Steven Matney, 72, of Belton, Texas, formerly of Homer, Nebraska, passed away at his home in Belton on May 26, 2022. A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 5, 2022 at Omaha Valley Cemetery in Homer, Nebraska. 

Steve was born on March 14, 1950 in Sioux City, Iowa to Fred and Opal Matney of Homer. He grew up...

Joseph J. "Joe" Widner

Joseph J. "Joe" Widner

May 25, 2022

Joseph J. “Joe” Widner, 67, of Sioux City passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Riverside United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Private interment will be at Logan Park Cemetery. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting the family with...

Emory Raymond Graffis

Emory Raymond Graffis

May 25, 2022

Emory Raymond Graffis, 75, of Sioux City passed Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his residence. He had faced the diagnosis of cancer, made in 2018, with determination and extreme toughness.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 6, 2022 St. Mark Lutheran Church with Reverend David Halaas officiating. Visitation with the family present will be Sunday, June 5,...

Lennice Anne Carlson

Lennice Anne Carlson

May 24, 2022

Lennice Anne Carlson, 91, of Sioux City died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at a Sioux City nursing home.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Scott C. Egbers officiating. Private Family Burial will be in Le Mars, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the church....

Alan David Evans

Alan David Evans

May 24, 2022

Alan David Evans, 74, of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Pastor Todd Schlitter will officiate Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

 

Alan was born on December 19, 1947 in Sioux City, to...

Frances E. Rodgers

Frances E. Rodgers

May 22, 2022

   Frances E. Rodgers, 99, of Sioux City, IA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

   A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at Holy Cross Parish – St. Michael Catholic Church (2223 Indian Hills Dr.) in Sioux City with Father Peter Nguyen, Celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will...

Ronald E. Verbeski

Ronald E. Verbeski

May 21, 2022

Ronald E. Verbeski, 70, of Sioux City, IA, gave up the ghost on May 21, 2022 and was instantly sitting on a riverbank with his best friend Larry.  A celebration of life will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday May, 28th at Steinbeck’s Pub.  Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel is assisting the family.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

 Ron was...

Denise R. Fleming

Denise R. Fleming

May 20, 2022

   Denise Ruth Fleming, 63, of Sioux City, IA went home to her Lord and Savior early Friday morning May 20th, 2022, with her loving and devoted husband Patrick by her side, after struggling with renal carcinoma for a little over four years.

   A private family service will be held.  It is hoped that in the coming weeks, a...

W. Rory Kelly

W. Rory Kelly

May 20, 2022

W. Rory Kelly, 69, of Sioux City, IA, passed away May 20, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 27th from 4-7:00 p.m. at Vangarde Arts. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting the family.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Rory was born on July 25, 1952 in Sioux City to John and Dorothy (Hagan) Kelly. ...

Leona Rae Bottorff

Leona Rae Bottorff

May 19, 2022

Leona Rae Bottorff, 90, of Ponca, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 23, 2022 at Salem Lutheran Church in Ponca.  Visitation will be Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. all held at the church.  Burial will be at...

John (Jack) Coffey

John (Jack) Coffey

May 19, 2022

John (Jack) Coffey, 90, of Sioux City died May 19, 2022 at Bickford Assisted Living in Sioux City.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Holy Cross Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are under the...

Brooke M. Edwards

Brooke M. Edwards

May 18, 2022

Brooke Mechele Edwards, 37 of Sioux City, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her residence.  A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  There will be...