Rhonda R. Mersch "Gaga", 59 of Sioux City, IA, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held 11:30 A.M. Friday August 27th at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Mask will be required. A graveside service will be held 2 P.M on Friday, August 27, at Logan Cemetery in Sioux City, IA.

She grew up in North Sioux, SD around McCook Lake and attended Jefferson High School. While growing up, she met her lifelong friend Julie Cloud and the two became inseparable. Some of her jobs throughout her life included working at St. Luke's Hospital and the Castle on the Hill Campaign in Sioux City, IA.

Rhonda was an amazing soul. Traveling was her passion, especially to Jamaica where she met many friends and had plenty of adventures. One of her favorite hobbies was cooking and entertaining. She loved and adored her six grandchildren; Laila, Ava, Evelyn, Olive, Landon, and Catlee. All of them called her Gaga. She wrote their names all over her journals. Her love and advocacy for animals was unprecedented. She had the most beautiful aroma of oils she wore on her skin and it was imbedded on everything she touched. She loved Jesus with all of her heart and soul.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristine Morris, son, Bradley Linn; mother, Patricia Mersch; sister, Patti Mersch; brother, Chris Mersch; her grandchildren, Laila, Ava, Evelyn, Olive, Landon, and Catlee; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her father, Clyde E. Mersch and grandmother, Marie Mersch.