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Ray Priborsky

Ray Priborsky

Aug 17, 2023

Raymond Alfred Priborsky, age 71, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on August 17 after a long series of illnesses.

Raymond was born October 7, 1951, to parents Robert Lawrence Priborsky and Marilyn June (Owen) Priborsky in Sioux City, Iowa.

Raymond attended Hinton Community School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and received an Honorable Discharge from the...

Norman J. Trompeter

Norman J. Trompeter

Aug 15, 2023

Normans Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Monday, August 21, 2023 with the linked provided: https://youtube.com/live/TnBbeoyH7JQ?feature=share

Norman James Trompeter of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the age of 90. A Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service starting at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Meyer Brothers...

Joyce J. Sims

Joyce J. Sims

Aug 14, 2023

Joyce J. Sims, 72, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones, after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer.

Joyce was born the daughter of Leroy and Elizabeth Berens on July 6, 1951, in Sioux City, IA. Joyce married Terry L. Sims on May 19, 1969. They cherished 54...

Bonnie L. Blenderman

Bonnie L. Blenderman

Aug 14, 2023

Bonnie L. Blenderman, 71, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence in Sioux City. A Funeral Service will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2023, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City. A Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service starting at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 24,...

Toby M. Abbe

Toby M. Abbe

Aug 13, 2023

  Toby M. Abbe, 57, of South Sioux City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Mohr & Becker Hunt Funeral Home. There will be a fellowship at the American Legion Hall in South Sioux City beginning at 2 p.m....

JoAnn "Jo" B. McQuillen

JoAnn "Jo" B. McQuillen

Aug 13, 2023

JoAnn B. McQuillen, 85, of Sioux City, IA passed away peacefully Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Floyd Senior Living in Sergeant Bluff, IA. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 21, 2023, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. An informal graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery....

Georgia Eileen Grau

Georgia Eileen Grau

Aug 12, 2023

 

Georgia Eileen Grau, 60, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation with the family present will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.  A private burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery on Thursday, August 24, 2023. ...

Thomas "Tom" Distefano Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Distefano Jr.

Aug 12, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Distefano Jr., age 85, formerly of Sioux City passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. 

A first generation Italian-American, Tom was born on January 28, 1938 to Sicilian immigrants Tommaso and Salvatrice Distefano in Sioux City, Iowa.  After Tom graduated from Heelan High School in 1956, he went into active military duty in the United States Navy.

Tom served...

Vernon D. Sneller

Vernon D. Sneller

Aug 11, 2023

 

Vernon Dale Sneller, 88, son of Jacob and Janet (Van Wyhe) Sneller, passed away in his sleep on August 11, 2023. 

 

Vern was born and raised a farmer’s son, near Sheldon, Iowa.  He attended school in a one room country schoolhouse in Carmel, Iowa and graduated from Sheldon High School.  He received a BA degree from Central...

Lois Jean Pierce

Lois Jean Pierce

Aug 9, 2023

Lois Jean Pierce, 68, passed away at her home in Ponca, Nebraska on August 9, 2023.  While she was known as Lois by many, her family knew her as Jean..  A Celebration of Life will be from 5PM to 7PM on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, Nebraska.  Burial will be held at a later date...

Cyndi L. Koeppe

Cyndi L. Koeppe

Aug 7, 2023

  Cyndi L. Koeppe, 56, of Ponca, Nebraska passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Salem Lutheran Church in Ponca. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in rural Ponca....

Therese Marie Risinger

Therese Marie Risinger

Aug 7, 2023

  Therese Marie Risinger, 62, of Dakota City, passed away August 7, 2023, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Those wishing to join the Mass virtually may do so by following this link: https://youtu.be/mhCiv-Q6WwE. Visitation will be from...

John D. Leitru

John D. Leitru

Aug 6, 2023

McCook Lake—John Leitru, 72, of McCook Lake passed away at his home, Sunday, August 6, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.

John Dean Leitru was born on June 12, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Virgil and Bonnie...

Ralph E. Owens

Ralph E. Owens

Aug 5, 2023

Ralph Everett Owens, 92, of Mesa, AZ passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at Brookdale-Baywood Assisted Living Community.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Hornick United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Catie Newman officiating.

Ralph was born on January 5, 1931 in Obert, Nebraska, the son of Willard...

Ardie A. Arndt

Ardie A. Arndt

Aug 5, 2023

Ardyce "Ardie" Albena (Spies) Arndt, 95 of Sioux City, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Sunrise Retirement Home, peacefully as she slept.  A Memorial Service will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City with Reverend Beth Odor, of the Hinton United Methodist Church, officiating.  Visitation, with the...

Terry A. Pedersen

Terry A. Pedersen

Aug 4, 2023

  Terry A. Pedersen, 76, of Jackson, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at a local hospital. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Jackson. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in rural Jackson. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a Vigil at...

Ted Eugene Frerichs

Ted Eugene Frerichs

Aug 3, 2023

   Ted Eugene Frerichs, 58, of Waterbury, NE, passed away peacefully August 3rd, 2023, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law in Waterbury after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. 

   Ted was born March 22, 1965, in Ft Worth, TX to the late Fred Frerichs and Marlene Roby.  His family moved to Page, NE when he was a...

Debra L. Knight

Debra L. Knight

Aug 2, 2023

Debra Lou Knight, 68, of Sioux City, IA passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. To honor Debra’s wishes cremation has taken place and a service will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com

Debra was born in Sioux City, IA on August 13, 1954. She was the daughter...

Patricia Jo Skuodas

Patricia Jo Skuodas

Aug 1, 2023

 

Patricia Jo Skuodas, 72, of Sioux City, IA, passed away August 1, 2023.  Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7th at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Online condolences may...

Jerome "Jerry" A. Reicks Sr.

Jerome "Jerry" A. Reicks Sr.

Jul 31, 2023

The Funeral Mass will be live streamed at the linked provided: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24k2t7HWVjo

The Rev. Mr. Jerome “Jerry” A. Reicks Sr. 90, of Sioux City, entered eternal life on July 31, 2023, at the Holy Spirit Nursing Home surrounded by the love of his family.             

A rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. and visitation with the family will be from...

Ray Priborsky

Ray Priborsky

Aug 17, 2023

Raymond Alfred Priborsky, age 71, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on August 17 after a long series of illnesses.

Raymond was born October 7, 1951, to parents Robert Lawrence Priborsky and Marilyn June (Owen) Priborsky in Sioux City, Iowa.

Raymond attended Hinton Community School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and received an Honorable Discharge from the...

Norman J. Trompeter

Norman J. Trompeter

Aug 15, 2023

Normans Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Monday, August 21, 2023 with the linked provided: https://youtube.com/live/TnBbeoyH7JQ?feature=share

Norman James Trompeter of Sioux City passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the age of 90. A Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service starting at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Meyer Brothers...

Joyce J. Sims

Joyce J. Sims

Aug 14, 2023

Joyce J. Sims, 72, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones, after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer.

Joyce was born the daughter of Leroy and Elizabeth Berens on July 6, 1951, in Sioux City, IA. Joyce married Terry L. Sims on May 19, 1969. They cherished 54...

Bonnie L. Blenderman

Bonnie L. Blenderman

Aug 14, 2023

Bonnie L. Blenderman, 71, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence in Sioux City. A Funeral Service will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2023, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City. A Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service starting at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 24,...

Toby M. Abbe

Toby M. Abbe

Aug 13, 2023

  Toby M. Abbe, 57, of South Sioux City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Mohr & Becker Hunt Funeral Home. There will be a fellowship at the American Legion Hall in South Sioux City beginning at 2 p.m....

JoAnn "Jo" B. McQuillen

JoAnn "Jo" B. McQuillen

Aug 13, 2023

JoAnn B. McQuillen, 85, of Sioux City, IA passed away peacefully Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Floyd Senior Living in Sergeant Bluff, IA. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 21, 2023, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. An informal graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery....

Georgia Eileen Grau

Georgia Eileen Grau

Aug 12, 2023

 

Georgia Eileen Grau, 60, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation with the family present will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.  A private burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery on Thursday, August 24, 2023. ...

Thomas "Tom" Distefano Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Distefano Jr.

Aug 12, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Distefano Jr., age 85, formerly of Sioux City passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. 

A first generation Italian-American, Tom was born on January 28, 1938 to Sicilian immigrants Tommaso and Salvatrice Distefano in Sioux City, Iowa.  After Tom graduated from Heelan High School in 1956, he went into active military duty in the United States Navy.

Tom served...

Vernon D. Sneller

Vernon D. Sneller

Aug 11, 2023

 

Vernon Dale Sneller, 88, son of Jacob and Janet (Van Wyhe) Sneller, passed away in his sleep on August 11, 2023. 

 

Vern was born and raised a farmer’s son, near Sheldon, Iowa.  He attended school in a one room country schoolhouse in Carmel, Iowa and graduated from Sheldon High School.  He received a BA degree from Central...

Lois Jean Pierce

Lois Jean Pierce

Aug 9, 2023

Lois Jean Pierce, 68, passed away at her home in Ponca, Nebraska on August 9, 2023.  While she was known as Lois by many, her family knew her as Jean..  A Celebration of Life will be from 5PM to 7PM on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, Nebraska.  Burial will be held at a later date...

Cyndi L. Koeppe

Cyndi L. Koeppe

Aug 7, 2023

  Cyndi L. Koeppe, 56, of Ponca, Nebraska passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Salem Lutheran Church in Ponca. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in rural Ponca....

Therese Marie Risinger

Therese Marie Risinger

Aug 7, 2023

  Therese Marie Risinger, 62, of Dakota City, passed away August 7, 2023, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Those wishing to join the Mass virtually may do so by following this link: https://youtu.be/mhCiv-Q6WwE. Visitation will be from...

John D. Leitru

John D. Leitru

Aug 6, 2023

McCook Lake—John Leitru, 72, of McCook Lake passed away at his home, Sunday, August 6, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.

John Dean Leitru was born on June 12, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Virgil and Bonnie...

Ralph E. Owens

Ralph E. Owens

Aug 5, 2023

Ralph Everett Owens, 92, of Mesa, AZ passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at Brookdale-Baywood Assisted Living Community.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Hornick United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Catie Newman officiating.

Ralph was born on January 5, 1931 in Obert, Nebraska, the son of Willard...

Ardie A. Arndt

Ardie A. Arndt

Aug 5, 2023

Ardyce "Ardie" Albena (Spies) Arndt, 95 of Sioux City, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Sunrise Retirement Home, peacefully as she slept.  A Memorial Service will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City with Reverend Beth Odor, of the Hinton United Methodist Church, officiating.  Visitation, with the...

Terry A. Pedersen

Terry A. Pedersen

Aug 4, 2023

  Terry A. Pedersen, 76, of Jackson, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at a local hospital. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Jackson. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in rural Jackson. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a Vigil at...

Ted Eugene Frerichs

Ted Eugene Frerichs

Aug 3, 2023

   Ted Eugene Frerichs, 58, of Waterbury, NE, passed away peacefully August 3rd, 2023, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law in Waterbury after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. 

   Ted was born March 22, 1965, in Ft Worth, TX to the late Fred Frerichs and Marlene Roby.  His family moved to Page, NE when he was a...

Debra L. Knight

Debra L. Knight

Aug 2, 2023

Debra Lou Knight, 68, of Sioux City, IA passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. To honor Debra’s wishes cremation has taken place and a service will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com

Debra was born in Sioux City, IA on August 13, 1954. She was the daughter...

Patricia Jo Skuodas

Patricia Jo Skuodas

Aug 1, 2023

 

Patricia Jo Skuodas, 72, of Sioux City, IA, passed away August 1, 2023.  Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7th at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Online condolences may...

Jerome "Jerry" A. Reicks Sr.

Jerome "Jerry" A. Reicks Sr.

Jul 31, 2023

The Funeral Mass will be live streamed at the linked provided: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24k2t7HWVjo

The Rev. Mr. Jerome “Jerry” A. Reicks Sr. 90, of Sioux City, entered eternal life on July 31, 2023, at the Holy Spirit Nursing Home surrounded by the love of his family.             

A rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. and visitation with the family will be from...

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