Ronald A. Schuetz
Dec 11, 2024
Ronald Albert Schuetz, 93, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sioux City. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...
Janet Jean Pearson
Dec 11, 2024
Janet Jean Pearson, 91 of South Sioux City, formerly of Homer, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. A memorial service will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 13, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Homer. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the church.
Janet was born August 11, 1933, in Homer, NE to Ed and Cora...
Elsie R. Plantz-Jester
Dec 10, 2024
Elsie R. Plantz Jester, 103, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at a local care center.
Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, December 13, 2024, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Pastor Kevin Miller officiating. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be at Logan...
Karla Jo Lohry
Dec 9, 2024
Karla Jo Lohry, a cherished member of her family and community, left this world on Monday, December 9, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 66.
Per her wishes, Karla has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Born on June 1, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Karl and E. Joanne...
Dorothy L. Baker
Dec 9, 2024
Dorothy L. Baker, 87 of Sioux City passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. Abiding by her wishes, cremation has taken place. A family graveside service will be held in the spring.
Dorothy was born into the large family of Frank and Margaret (McCann) Ward on December 3, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from Heelan High School. Dorothy married James...
Betty L. Black
Dec 9, 2024
Betty L. Black, 94, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully at a local care center on Monday, December 9, 2024. She left behind a legacy of love and dedication that touched all who knew her.
Private graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Betty was born on September 27, 1930, in Battle Creek, Iowa, the daughter of George and Cecilia (Sengelman)...
Katherine J. "Kay" Shelly
Dec 9, 2024
Katherine “Kay” J. Shelly, 88 of South Sioux City, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home.
Katherine was born the daughter of William Morgan and Ora (Beermann)...
Delores E. Loebsack
Dec 8, 2024
Delores E. Loebsack, the daughter of Herbert and Estella (Lutt) Peters, was born on May 25, 1927, in Wayne, NE. She passed away on December 8, 2024, in Sioux City, IA at the age of 97. Delores lived a remarkable life, devoted to her family and community. She grew up in Wayne until 1941, when her family moved to Winside,...
Shirley Mae Book
Dec 7, 2024
Shirley Mae (Harder) Book passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the age of 93. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with visitation at 9:30, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Martinsburg, Nebraska. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery, rural Martinsburg. Arrangements by Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com
Shirley was...
Rosaline P. Rich
Dec 7, 2024
Rosaline Pearl Rich, 87, of Dakota City, Ne, a beloved mother passed away on Dec. 7, 2024.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Rosaline’s life at a memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, IA 51106. There will be a visitation with the family for an hour...
Arthur "Mr. Smokey" Downs
Dec 3, 2024
Arthur Downs, Sr., of Sioux City, IA, affectionately known as “Mr. Smokey”, passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 94 after a long illness. We will miss him beyond measure yet are grateful that he is at peace and free from pain.
Arthur, the eldest son of Cicero and Vessie Todd Downs, was born August 16, 1930, in...
Tara Jo Tullis
Dec 3, 2024
Tara Jo Tullis 59, of Sioux City, a devoted wife, and beloved mother passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Tara’s life at a Prayer Service on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd. Sioux City, IA 51104. There will be a visitation with the...
Jean Anthony Dacres
Dec 3, 2024
Jean A. Dacres, 94, of Sioux City died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Brad Pelzel as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, December 8th, with family present...
Thomas "Tom" D. Masteller
Dec 2, 2024
Thomas D. Masteller, affectionately known as Tom, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 85. Tom, the son of Clarence and Ruth (Leonard) Masteller, was born on May 19, 1939, in Sioux City, where he spent his early years and graduated from Heelan High School. Following high school, Tom...
Richard "Rich" F. Fulton
Dec 2, 2024
Richard Floyd Fulton, affectionately known as Rich, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, Iowa, at the age of 85. Born on September 14, 1939, in Sioux City, Iowa, Rich was one of nine children in the family of Floyd and Mayme (Fields) Fulton. He grew up in Sioux City, a place that held a...
Michael Allen Gunsch
Dec 1, 2024
Michael Allen Gunsch, 78 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Lloyd Grant officiating, followed by a luncheon. Visitation, with the family present, will begin at 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning at...
Carolyn K. Knudsen
Nov 28, 2024
Carolyn K. Knudsen, 83 of Hubbard passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park...
Frances E. O'Dea
Nov 28, 2024
Frances E. O’Dea of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the age of 88. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. A short service will follow, and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be directed to meyerbroschapels.com.
Frances was born the...
Brian Roy Baker
Nov 27, 2024
Brian Roy Baker, 67, of Sioux City passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Brian is survived by his sisters: Karen (Glenn) Baker of Sioux City and Sally (Eddie) Murdock of Lyons, NE; half-sister: Jackie Triggs of Eugene, OR; nephews: John, Matt, and Mark Baker and niece Jennifer Roberts.
Oscar Porras
Nov 27, 2024
Oscar Porras, 67, of Sioux City, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Epiphany at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 P.M. –...
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Ronald A. Schuetz
Dec 11, 2024
Ronald Albert Schuetz, 93, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sioux City. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...
Janet Jean Pearson
Dec 11, 2024
Janet Jean Pearson, 91 of South Sioux City, formerly of Homer, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. A memorial service will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 13, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Homer. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the church.
Janet was born August 11, 1933, in Homer, NE to Ed and Cora...
Elsie R. Plantz-Jester
Dec 10, 2024
Elsie R. Plantz Jester, 103, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at a local care center.
Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, December 13, 2024, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Pastor Kevin Miller officiating. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be at Logan...
Karla Jo Lohry
Dec 9, 2024
Karla Jo Lohry, a cherished member of her family and community, left this world on Monday, December 9, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 66.
Per her wishes, Karla has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Born on June 1, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Karl and E. Joanne...
Dorothy L. Baker
Dec 9, 2024
Dorothy L. Baker, 87 of Sioux City passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. Abiding by her wishes, cremation has taken place. A family graveside service will be held in the spring.
Dorothy was born into the large family of Frank and Margaret (McCann) Ward on December 3, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from Heelan High School. Dorothy married James...
Betty L. Black
Dec 9, 2024
Betty L. Black, 94, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully at a local care center on Monday, December 9, 2024. She left behind a legacy of love and dedication that touched all who knew her.
Private graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Betty was born on September 27, 1930, in Battle Creek, Iowa, the daughter of George and Cecilia (Sengelman)...
Katherine J. "Kay" Shelly
Dec 9, 2024
Katherine “Kay” J. Shelly, 88 of South Sioux City, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home.
Katherine was born the daughter of William Morgan and Ora (Beermann)...
Delores E. Loebsack
Dec 8, 2024
Delores E. Loebsack, the daughter of Herbert and Estella (Lutt) Peters, was born on May 25, 1927, in Wayne, NE. She passed away on December 8, 2024, in Sioux City, IA at the age of 97. Delores lived a remarkable life, devoted to her family and community. She grew up in Wayne until 1941, when her family moved to Winside,...
Shirley Mae Book
Dec 7, 2024
Shirley Mae (Harder) Book passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the age of 93. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with visitation at 9:30, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Martinsburg, Nebraska. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery, rural Martinsburg. Arrangements by Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com
Shirley was...
Rosaline P. Rich
Dec 7, 2024
Rosaline Pearl Rich, 87, of Dakota City, Ne, a beloved mother passed away on Dec. 7, 2024.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Rosaline’s life at a memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, IA 51106. There will be a visitation with the family for an hour...
Arthur "Mr. Smokey" Downs
Dec 3, 2024
Arthur Downs, Sr., of Sioux City, IA, affectionately known as “Mr. Smokey”, passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 94 after a long illness. We will miss him beyond measure yet are grateful that he is at peace and free from pain.
Arthur, the eldest son of Cicero and Vessie Todd Downs, was born August 16, 1930, in...
Tara Jo Tullis
Dec 3, 2024
Tara Jo Tullis 59, of Sioux City, a devoted wife, and beloved mother passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Tara’s life at a Prayer Service on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd. Sioux City, IA 51104. There will be a visitation with the...
Jean Anthony Dacres
Dec 3, 2024
Jean A. Dacres, 94, of Sioux City died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Brad Pelzel as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, December 8th, with family present...
Thomas "Tom" D. Masteller
Dec 2, 2024
Thomas D. Masteller, affectionately known as Tom, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 85. Tom, the son of Clarence and Ruth (Leonard) Masteller, was born on May 19, 1939, in Sioux City, where he spent his early years and graduated from Heelan High School. Following high school, Tom...
Richard "Rich" F. Fulton
Dec 2, 2024
Richard Floyd Fulton, affectionately known as Rich, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, Iowa, at the age of 85. Born on September 14, 1939, in Sioux City, Iowa, Rich was one of nine children in the family of Floyd and Mayme (Fields) Fulton. He grew up in Sioux City, a place that held a...
Michael Allen Gunsch
Dec 1, 2024
Michael Allen Gunsch, 78 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Lloyd Grant officiating, followed by a luncheon. Visitation, with the family present, will begin at 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning at...
Carolyn K. Knudsen
Nov 28, 2024
Carolyn K. Knudsen, 83 of Hubbard passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park...
Frances E. O'Dea
Nov 28, 2024
Frances E. O’Dea of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the age of 88. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. A short service will follow, and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be directed to meyerbroschapels.com.
Frances was born the...
Brian Roy Baker
Nov 27, 2024
Brian Roy Baker, 67, of Sioux City passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Brian is survived by his sisters: Karen (Glenn) Baker of Sioux City and Sally (Eddie) Murdock of Lyons, NE; half-sister: Jackie Triggs of Eugene, OR; nephews: John, Matt, and Mark Baker and niece Jennifer Roberts.
Oscar Porras
Nov 27, 2024
Oscar Porras, 67, of Sioux City, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Epiphany at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 P.M. –...
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