Obituaries

Dec 31, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" or “Moose” Lloyd Steemken, 82, of Sioux City, IA, passed away December 31, 2024, at home.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Jerry was born on October 6, 1942, in Emerson, NE to Ernest and Estella...

Dec 29, 2024

David L. Rasmussen, 77, of Homer, NE passed away December 29, 2024 peacefully at his home after a lengthy health battle.  A visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 4-6:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Homer, NE.  A memorial service will be Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m....

Dec 29, 2024

Robert R. "Bob" Briese, 89 of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. Services will be Friday, January 3, 2025, with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a time of sharing at 10:00 a.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant Bluff, 400 4th Street. Burial will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery-Midway in rural...

Dec 25, 2024

Christine (Chris) Marie Schonrock, 63, of Sioux City, IA, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by her family, who loved her deeply.  Funeral Services will be 11:00am Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave, with a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial...

Dec 24, 2024

Joseph Pruitt, 71, of South Sioux City, NE, passed away December 24, 2024.  There will be no services at this time.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Dec 23, 2024

Arleen “Margie” Alice Bowers, 63, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by her family on December 23, 2024 at a local hospital.  A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Arleen was born on December 13, 1961 in Sioux City,...

Dec 22, 2024

Thomas "Tom" J. Olhausen, 72, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on December 22, 2024.  A memorial service will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Thomas James Olhausen was born on April 4, 1952, in Primghar, IA...

Dec 21, 2024

Patrick “Skip” Joseph Delperdang, 70, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on December 21, 2024.  Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Skip was born on August 5, 1954, in Sioux City, IA to Ralph...

Dec 19, 2024

Michael “Mike” Pickering, 66, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on December 19, 2024.  Per his wishes, there will be no services.

Mike was born November 5, 1958 in Wakefield, NE to Leonard and Betty (McDonald) Pickering.  He grew up in Emerson, NE and attended school there until his father’s passing in 1974...

Dec 18, 2024

Joyce M. Zawacki, 78 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at a local hospital, surrounded by her family. Per Joyce’s wishes she will be cremated and no services will be held at this time. Waterbury Funeral Service is assisting family with arrangements.

Joyce was born September 20, 1946 in Peoria, Il. the daughter...

Dec 18, 2024

Timothy Troy “Tim” Barber, 63, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2024, at a Sioux Falls hospital.  A celebration of his life will be at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City at 1:00 PM on January 3rd, 2025.

Tim was born on July 6, 1961, in Sioux City, Iowa to Rex and Jeanette...

Dec 18, 2024

Sheleen (Shelli) K. Beebe, 64, of Salix, IA, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her home near Salix. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Waterbury Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Shelli was born January 10, 1960, in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Parker)...

Dec 18, 2024

Kevin Davis, 51, of North Sioux City, South Dakota, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Services will be held at a later date. Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City is assisting the family.

Kevin was born May 30, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois to Henry Cox and Mary Louise Davis. In 2000...

Dec 15, 2024

Doyle L. Ritchison, 78, of Sioux City, IA, passed away December 15, 2024, at a local care center.  Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City is handling the arrangements.

Doyle was born on June 21, 1946, in Sioux City, IA to Paul and Edna (Leach)...

Dec 14, 2024

Elizabeth May Jansen, much loved infant daughter of Brooklyn and Christopher Jansen, was born into the arms of angels on December 14, 2024.  Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City is assisting the family.

Those left to honor her memory include her parents, Brooklyn and Christopher Jansen; siblings: Kemper, Bryn, and Boston Jansen; grandparents: Ken and Joni Perera,...

Dec 13, 2024

Bobby Lee Geisinger, 66, of Lawton, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on December 13, 2024.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of...

Dec 12, 2024

Roma Charlotte Brown, 63, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by her family on December 12, 2024. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Roma was born on September 10, 1961, in Sioux City, IA to Neil and Patricia (Donavan) Edwards. Roma enjoyed camping...

Dec 7, 2024

Sylvia Marie Houske Knowlton, 98, of Sergeant Bluff, IA, formerly of Monroe, NE, passed away December 7, 2024, at Pioneer Valley.  A memorial service will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Sylvia was born on January 11, 1926,...

Dec 4, 2024

Sheri R. Woods, 63 of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her residence. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 am Wednesday, December 11th at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Sheri was born on August 29,...

Nov 30, 2024

Mark “Tiger” L. Rieschick, 62, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on November 30, 2024.  A visitation will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 10-12:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.  A private burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery.

Mark was born on October 16, 1962, in Kansas to...