Obituaries

Oct 7, 2025

Ronald Russell Jorgensen, 85, of Sergeant Bluff, IA, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in South Sioux City, NE. A graveside service at Graceland Park Cemetery will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Ron was born on November 27, 1939, in Storm Lake, IA to...

Oct 5, 2025

Jay Baker Cosgrove Jr., 84, of Sioux City, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 5, 2025.  A private celebration of his life is pending.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Jay was born on October 15, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA to Jay Sr. and Ethelyn (Harms)...

Oct 4, 2025

Angel Gabriel Palacios, 42 of Iowa City died Saturday, October 4, 2025 at a hospital in Iowa City. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with a visitation 1 hour prior at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sioux City, Iowa.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery directly after mass. There will be...

Oct 4, 2025

Wendell D. Saxen, 82 of Sioux City, passed away, Saturday, October 4, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Visitation 1 hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Sunset View Cemetery, Washta, Iowa.

Wendell was born on January 12, 1943, in...

Oct 4, 2025

Dan Eugene Parks, 53, of North Sioux City, SD,  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 4, 2025, after a 3 year courageous battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Throughout his illness, Dan's faith never wavered — he often said he "felt like a million bucks" and trusted that God had a plan for him.  ...

Oct 3, 2025

Barbara J. Sorensen June 9, 1935 – October 3, 2025

Barbara J. Sorensen, 90, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home with family on Friday, October 3, 2025, after battling cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Waterbury Funeral Service, 4125 Orleans Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa. Visitation...

Oct 2, 2025

William 'Bill' Olasz, 86, of Moville, Iowa died Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Sioux City. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Waterbury Funeral service is assisting the family with arrangements.

William 'Bill' was born October 21, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan the son of Joseph and Mary (Horvath) Olasz. He grew up in...

Oct 1, 2025

Allen James Stanley, 46, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on October 1, 2025.  A celebration of life and potluck is planned for Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Goodwill of Great Plains located at 3011 W 4th Street in Sioux City, Iowa.  Feel free to bring a dish to share with everybody.  Arrangements...

Sep 30, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Donald Perera, 48, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. A celebration of his life will continue at The Corner Pocket at 1:00 p.m.

Jeff was born...

Sep 30, 2025

Mark S. Bishop, 73 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at a local hospital. No services will be held at this time.

Sep 28, 2025

Lisa Renee (Abshier) Neddermeyer, 59, of Sioux City, IA passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at a local hospital from complications of pulmonary fibrosis while surrounded by her family. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Waterbury Funeral Service, 4125 Orleans Ave., Sioux City, IA. A funeral service will...

Sep 28, 2025

Steven "Steve" Thomas Claussen, 53, of Sioux City, IA, passed away unexpectedly at a hospital in Des Moines, IA on September 28, 2025.  A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., with a visitation from 2-4:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Steve was born on March 15,...

Sep 28, 2025

Steven "Steve" Don Lowell, 74, of Sioux City, IA, passed away September 28, 2025 at a local care center.  Per his 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.

Steve was born on December 2, 1950 in Sioux City,...

Sep 27, 2025

Cheryle "Cherrie" Deniece (Gomez) De Leon, 71, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Saturday September 27, 2025, after losing a battle with vascular dementia. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with a visitation from 5-8:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Cherrie was born on June 23,...

Sep 25, 2025

James W. Brehm, lovingly known as Jim, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.  Family and friends are invited to attend and share memories of a life lived with purpose, generosity,...

Sep 24, 2025

Michael David "Mikey" Niebaum, 54, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on September 24, 2025.

Born on March 29, 1971, Michael was the son of Carolyn Leah DeHaan-Hunt and the beloved brother of Kristi, Bonnie, Jennifer, and Shelly. He was the proud father of Sapphire, Faith, Devin, and Autumn and the grandfather of three beautiful boys who...

Sep 23, 2025

Richard "Richie" Eugene Fowler, 75, of South Sioux City, NE, passed away September 23, 2025.  A memorial service is pending.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Sep 21, 2025

Roger Klingensmith, 75, of Moville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 at the VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 4 – 7:00 p.m., with a vigil service at 6:00 p.m. at Saints Isidore & Maria Immaculate Conception Church in Moville, IA.  ...

Sep 17, 2025

Cheryl Y. Gries, 73 of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her residence. Memorial Services will be held 5:00 pm Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

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Sep 16, 2025

Ron L. Reich, 81, of Sioux City, IA, passed away at a local hospital on September 16, 2025.  There will be no services at this time.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Ron was born on June 27, 1944, in Scottsbluff, NE to Alex and Millie (Kraus) Reich.  He graduated from...