Obituaries

Feb 3, 2026

Thomas “Tom” C. Gatch, 82, of Sioux City, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on February 3, 2026 at a local hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Bent Prop at the Missouri River Boat Club, 1085 Council Oak Drive, Sioux City, Iowa.  Military Honors will be...

May 17, 2026

May 16, 2026

Patrick Edward Foreman, 26, of Sioux City, IA, passed away May 16, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, May 21 from 4-7:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

May 16, 2026

Howard Ellison Comstock, 73, of Sioux City, passed away on May 16, 2026. A celebration of his life is pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Howard was born on September 29, 1952, in Sioux City, IA. Throughout his childhood, Howard lived in several places including Phoenix, Seattle, and Sioux City, experiences that helped shape...

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

James “Jim” Madison Smith, 65, of Sioux City, IA, passed away May 14, 2026 at a local hospital. Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

May 14, 2026

David “Dave” Charles Crawford, 64, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at his home with his sisters Mary and Sandra by his bedside. He was not in pain and didn’t walk the path alone. Burial will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of...

May 13, 2026

Beverly J. Rinehart, 80 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family. Private family services were held. 

May 13, 2026

Daniel “Dan” Thomas Capers, 35, of North Sioux City, SD, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at a local hospital. A private family service will be held and a celebration of his life will occur at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Dan was...

May 9, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Kathleen Haller-Sturzl, 73, of Sioux City, IA, passed away May 9, 2026 at a local care center. A private family graveside will be held at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Debbie was born on June 18, 1952 in Sioux City, IA to Francis and Helen (Duryea)...

May 9, 2026

Tonya Lynn Hanika Mapes, 60, lovingly known as Toni, passed away on May 9, 2026 at a local hospital. She was born on December 23, 1965, to Kenneth Hanika and Lois Cooney Hanika Miller at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, Nebraska. A celebration of her life will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at Waterbury Funeral Service...

May 7, 2026

James "Bim" Stewart, age 74, passed away on May 7, 2026, at 12:13 am. Born on December 9, 1951, Bim was the beloved son of Donald Lee Stewart and Leona May Irwin.

Visitation with the family will begin at 10 am Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, with the funeral service beginning at 11 am. Burial...

May 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sonja "Sunnie" Schmidt, who left this world surrounded by the love of her family on May 5, 2026 at a local hospital. A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 13 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Family and friends are invited to come celebrate her life and the...

May 5, 2026

Jose Díaz Martínez, de 80 años, de Sioux City, Iowa, falleció el 5 de mayo de 2026 en el University of Nebraska Medical Center en Omaha, Nebraska. Una visitación se llevará a cabo el viernes 8 de mayo de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m. en Waterbury Funeral Service de Sioux City.

José nació en Cuernavaca, Morelos, México, hijo de José Díaz-Pérez y...

May 5, 2026

Ellen L. Ford, 62, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by her family on May 5, 2026. A private family service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Ellen was born on September 17, 1964 in Sioux City, IA to Christian and Lydia (Epperson) Ford. She graduated from...

May 4, 2026

On May 4, 2026, Deborah Lea Clark, 63, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa finished her journey on the earth due to liver cancer. Graveside service will be held 11:00am Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Dakota Cemetery in Dakota City, Nebraska. A Luncheon will follow the interment at the South Sioux City, Nebraska Legion Hall, 109 East 19th Street South Sioux...

May 3, 2026

Kay Lynn Jahnke, 87, of Sioux City, IA, passed away May 3, 2026 surrounded by her family. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

May 2, 2026

Leland Elmer Solberg, 90, of Lawton, IA, passed away May 2, 2026 at Lawton Senior Living. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 with a visitation 1 hour prior at Community Presbyterian Church in Lawton. Burial will be at Banner Township Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Leland...

May 1, 2026

Mike Morey, 48, of Sioux City, IA passed away May 1, 2026 at a local hospital. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Mike was born on October 24, 1977 in Sioux City to Herbert and Maryann (Clinkenbeard) Morey Jr. He loved to hunt,...

May 1, 2026

Melissa “Missy” Cooley Flieder, 55, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by her family on May 1, 2026. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Missy was born on March 12, 1971 in Sioux City, IA to Roberta Allison....