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Mary L. Burcham

Mary L. Burcham

Jun 12, 2021

Mary L. Burcham, 89, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home.  Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.  

Mary was born May 21, 1932 in Doon, Iowa, the daughter of John and Doris (Bunch) Lackman.  She graduated from Westfield High School in...

Ronald "Ron" Speckmann

Ronald "Ron" Speckmann

Jun 10, 2021

   Ronald D. “Ron” Speckmann, 62, of Sioux City, IA passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at a Sioux City hospital.

   Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family greet friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the...

Judy E. Nysven

Judy E. Nysven

Jun 8, 2021

Judith (Judy) Evelyn Nysven, age 76, of South Sioux City, NE, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021. A funeral service will be held in her honor on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home at 1431 W. 29th St. South Sioux City, NE. Visitation we be held prior to her funeral at...

Adeline L. Washinowski

Adeline L. Washinowski

Jun 7, 2021

Adeline L. Washinowski, 94, of Sioux City, passed away surrounded by her family, on Monday, June 7, 2021 at a local nursing home.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 12 at 10:30 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be...

Seth A. Harker

Seth A. Harker

Jun 6, 2021

Seth Allen Harker, 44, passed away on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 after a brief battle with several medical conditions.

Seth was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 9, 1976 to Dale and Sandra Harker. He grew up with his family in Oceanside, California before moving back to Iowa during his adolescence and started a family of his own.

Seth...

June M. "Jackie" Heeney

June M. "Jackie" Heeney

Jun 5, 2021

June M. “Jackie” Heeney, 98, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at home in her family’s arms.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish St. Michael.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 21, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  

June was...

Connie L. Girard

Connie L. Girard

Jun 4, 2021

Connie L. Girard, 79, of Sioux City, IA passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., family present 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 8, 2021, also at the...

Elizabeth "Ann" DeRocher

Elizabeth "Ann" DeRocher

Jun 4, 2021

Elizabeth “Ann” DeRocher, 88, of LeMars, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 7, 2021 at 10:30AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellendale, 23533 Co Rd. K22, Merrill, Iowa. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Ellendale. A Visitation will...

Donald L. Norby

Donald L. Norby

Jun 3, 2021

Donald L. Norby, 91, of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at a local care facility. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish, St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Calvary...

Lee M. Novak

Lee M. Novak

Jun 3, 2021

Lee M. Novak, 61, of Dakota City passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at a local hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, Ne. with Reverend Douglas Dill officiating. Visitation with the family present will be Monday, June 28, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M....

W.M. "Bill" Puetz

W.M. "Bill" Puetz

Jun 3, 2021

W.M. “Bill” Puetz, 93, of Sioux City, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center.

 

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with Father Roger Linnan officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, followed by a luncheon in the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Gordon M. Johnson

Gordon M. Johnson

Jun 3, 2021

Gordon M. Johnson, 78, passed away June 3, 2021 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 10 from 5:00-7:00 pm with a Prayer Service and time of sharing at 7:00 pm. The family will be present from 5:00-8:00 pm. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106. A Funeral...

Dean L. Claassen

Dean L. Claassen

Jun 2, 2021

Dean L. Claassen, 89 of Emerson, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at a local care facility. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson. Pastor Charlotte Eversol will officiate. Visitation will be from 10-12, at the church. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Chapel is assisting the family...

Joan Linnea Mitchell

Joan Linnea Mitchell

Jun 2, 2021

Joan Linnea (Rye) Mitchell, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home in Sioux City.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 9:30-10:15 at St Luke Lutheran Church in Sioux City (church requires masks). A service, officiated by Pastor Paige McGrath and assisted by The Reverend Del Olivier, will be held for family following visitation....

Mary Lou Engel

Mary Lou Engel

Jun 2, 2021

Mary Lou Engel, 79, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of South Sioux city, NE, passed away June 2nd in St Paul, Minnesota. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 9, from 5-7 PM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 15 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux...

James Cook Hamilton

James Cook Hamilton

Jun 1, 2021

James “Jim” Cook Hamilton, 79, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at a local hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish- Blessed Sacrament Church with Fr. Peter Nguyen, celebrant. Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. and a...

Patricia Parmelee

Patricia Parmelee

May 31, 2021

Patricia Parmelee, 66 of Sioux City, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at a local hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Congregation Beth Shalom. Rabbi Guy Greene will officiate. Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

 

Patricia was born...

Constance "Connie" Spain

Constance "Connie" Spain

May 31, 2021

Constance “Connie” Spain 98, of Sioux City, Iowa beloved Wife, Mother to all who knew her, died in her sleep peacefully, Monday, May 31 2021 Memorial Day, in Tucson, Arizona.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Roger Linnan as Celebrant.  Visitation...

Carl J. Ribando

Carl J. Ribando

May 31, 2021

Carl J. Ribando, 88 of Sioux City passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Holy Spirit Retirement Home following a short illness.

 

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Terry Roder will officiate. Entombment will be in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation with the family present will...

Elaine Edna Ahlwardt

Elaine Edna Ahlwardt

May 30, 2021

Elaine Edna Ahlwardt, formerly of Danbury, Iowa, quietly passed away on May 30, 2021 while at Holy Spirit Retirement Center in Sioux City Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.  

Elaine was born to Edna and Elzie Ahlwardt on June 10, 1938. She graduated from Danbury High School 1956. While in high school she...

Mary L. Burcham

Mary L. Burcham

Jun 12, 2021

Mary L. Burcham, 89, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home.  Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.  

Mary was born May 21, 1932 in Doon, Iowa, the daughter of John and Doris (Bunch) Lackman.  She graduated from Westfield High School in...

Ronald "Ron" Speckmann

Ronald "Ron" Speckmann

Jun 10, 2021

   Ronald D. “Ron” Speckmann, 62, of Sioux City, IA passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at a Sioux City hospital.

   Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family greet friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the...

Judy E. Nysven

Judy E. Nysven

Jun 8, 2021

Judith (Judy) Evelyn Nysven, age 76, of South Sioux City, NE, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021. A funeral service will be held in her honor on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM at the Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home at 1431 W. 29th St. South Sioux City, NE. Visitation we be held prior to her funeral at...

Adeline L. Washinowski

Adeline L. Washinowski

Jun 7, 2021

Adeline L. Washinowski, 94, of Sioux City, passed away surrounded by her family, on Monday, June 7, 2021 at a local nursing home.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 12 at 10:30 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be...

Seth A. Harker

Seth A. Harker

Jun 6, 2021

Seth Allen Harker, 44, passed away on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 after a brief battle with several medical conditions.

Seth was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 9, 1976 to Dale and Sandra Harker. He grew up with his family in Oceanside, California before moving back to Iowa during his adolescence and started a family of his own.

Seth...

June M. "Jackie" Heeney

June M. "Jackie" Heeney

Jun 5, 2021

June M. “Jackie” Heeney, 98, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at home in her family’s arms.  Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish St. Michael.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 21, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  

June was...

Connie L. Girard

Connie L. Girard

Jun 4, 2021

Connie L. Girard, 79, of Sioux City, IA passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., family present 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 8, 2021, also at the...

Elizabeth "Ann" DeRocher

Elizabeth "Ann" DeRocher

Jun 4, 2021

Elizabeth “Ann” DeRocher, 88, of LeMars, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 7, 2021 at 10:30AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellendale, 23533 Co Rd. K22, Merrill, Iowa. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Ellendale. A Visitation will...

Donald L. Norby

Donald L. Norby

Jun 3, 2021

Donald L. Norby, 91, of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at a local care facility. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish, St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Calvary...

Lee M. Novak

Lee M. Novak

Jun 3, 2021

Lee M. Novak, 61, of Dakota City passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at a local hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, Ne. with Reverend Douglas Dill officiating. Visitation with the family present will be Monday, June 28, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M....

W.M. "Bill" Puetz

W.M. "Bill" Puetz

Jun 3, 2021

W.M. “Bill” Puetz, 93, of Sioux City, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center.

 

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with Father Roger Linnan officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, followed by a luncheon in the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Gordon M. Johnson

Gordon M. Johnson

Jun 3, 2021

Gordon M. Johnson, 78, passed away June 3, 2021 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 10 from 5:00-7:00 pm with a Prayer Service and time of sharing at 7:00 pm. The family will be present from 5:00-8:00 pm. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106. A Funeral...

Dean L. Claassen

Dean L. Claassen

Jun 2, 2021

Dean L. Claassen, 89 of Emerson, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at a local care facility. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson. Pastor Charlotte Eversol will officiate. Visitation will be from 10-12, at the church. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Chapel is assisting the family...

Joan Linnea Mitchell

Joan Linnea Mitchell

Jun 2, 2021

Joan Linnea (Rye) Mitchell, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home in Sioux City.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 9:30-10:15 at St Luke Lutheran Church in Sioux City (church requires masks). A service, officiated by Pastor Paige McGrath and assisted by The Reverend Del Olivier, will be held for family following visitation....

Mary Lou Engel

Mary Lou Engel

Jun 2, 2021

Mary Lou Engel, 79, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of South Sioux city, NE, passed away June 2nd in St Paul, Minnesota. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 9, from 5-7 PM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 15 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux...

James Cook Hamilton

James Cook Hamilton

Jun 1, 2021

James “Jim” Cook Hamilton, 79, of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at a local hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish- Blessed Sacrament Church with Fr. Peter Nguyen, celebrant. Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. and a...

Patricia Parmelee

Patricia Parmelee

May 31, 2021

Patricia Parmelee, 66 of Sioux City, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at a local hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Congregation Beth Shalom. Rabbi Guy Greene will officiate. Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

 

Patricia was born...

Constance "Connie" Spain

Constance "Connie" Spain

May 31, 2021

Constance “Connie” Spain 98, of Sioux City, Iowa beloved Wife, Mother to all who knew her, died in her sleep peacefully, Monday, May 31 2021 Memorial Day, in Tucson, Arizona.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Roger Linnan as Celebrant.  Visitation...

Carl J. Ribando

Carl J. Ribando

May 31, 2021

Carl J. Ribando, 88 of Sioux City passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Holy Spirit Retirement Home following a short illness.

 

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Terry Roder will officiate. Entombment will be in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation with the family present will...

Elaine Edna Ahlwardt

Elaine Edna Ahlwardt

May 30, 2021

Elaine Edna Ahlwardt, formerly of Danbury, Iowa, quietly passed away on May 30, 2021 while at Holy Spirit Retirement Center in Sioux City Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.  

Elaine was born to Edna and Elzie Ahlwardt on June 10, 1938. She graduated from Danbury High School 1956. While in high school she...

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