Obituaries

Sep 16, 2025

Daniel L. Shephard, 64, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Waterbury Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Daniel was born February 13, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Norman and Karen (Lyle) Shephard. He lived in Minneapolis...

Sep 13, 2025

Ivan D. Katzenmeier, 80 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at a care facility surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be in Memorial Park with Military Honors provided by the United States Army and American Legion Post...

Sep 12, 2025

Kent Alan Rasmussen, 79, of Homer, NE, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Services will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:00am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Homer, NE with the family present one hour prior. Burial will be at Green Valley Cemetery in Homer.

Kent was...

Sep 12, 2025

Ronald (Ron) D. Johnson, 83, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away at home on September 12, 2025, after a long illness.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  Lunch will follow the service at Whitfield Methodist Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Ronald Dean...

Sep 11, 2025

Timothy M. Williams, 59 of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025.

An open visitation to celebrate his life will be held from 10:00am until 12:00pm Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Avenue in Sioux City.

Timothy Williams or "Timmy," as so many of you knew...

Sep 9, 2025

Diana Fern Divis, 77, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her family after a long illness at Unity Point on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.  She was cared for by her husband Norm, granddaughters, Selena and Brittni, and all of her children.  A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with...

Sep 8, 2025

Sarah May was born on Christmas Day, 1963, and passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home. She was a miracle and lived an extraordinary life. Christmas was Sarah's favorite holiday and birthday. Please do not send flowers or gifts, but instead, if so inclined, donate to a favorite charity in her name that also celebrates Christmas...

Sep 8, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Donahoo, 41, of Sergeant Bluff, IA, passed away September 8, 2025.  A memorial mass will be held Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with a rosary beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church.  Lunch will follow the mass, and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of...

Sep 8, 2025

Merle D. Pithan, 73 of Altoona, Iowa formally of Sioux City, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at a hospital in Omaha, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm Monday, September 15, 2025, at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Burial will follow the service in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will...

Sep 8, 2025

Joyce Marie Foster, 87, of North Sioux City, SD, passed away Surrounded by her family on September 8, 2025.  A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral...

Sep 7, 2025

Jamie G. Clark, 65, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at a local hospital.  A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m. at St. James Global Methodist Church. Visitation will be 1 hour prior at church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral...

Sep 7, 2025

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Mothershead, 69, of Sioux City, IA, passed away September 7, 2025, at Westwood Specialty Care.  A funeral service will be held Friday, September 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family would like to invite...

Sep 6, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Robert Barrett, 61 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  There will be a private family service to honor Greg at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Greg was born on August 24, 1964, in El Centro, California to Robert and LaQuita...

Sep 1, 2025

Thomas Lee Richards, 76, of Sergeant Bluff, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on September 1, 2025.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant Bluff.

Tom was born on July 29, 1949, in Sioux...

Aug 31, 2025

Heath J. Hembd, 50, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on August 31, 2025 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  A visitation will be held Monday, September 8, 2025 from 4-7:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Heath was born on December 29, 1974 in Sioux City, IA to Nathan...

Aug 30, 2025

Rocky Lee Hoffman, 42, of Sioux City, IA, passed away August 30, 2025.  A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Jefferson, SD.  Visitation will be from 9-10:00 a.m. at church.  Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of...

Aug 30, 2025

Janet Sue Murphy, 67, of Sioux City died Saturday, August 30, 2025 at her residence following a battle with brain cancer. She spent her final days surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Visitation will be 4-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the...

Aug 30, 2025

Jessica Nicole Jacobsen-Wendel, 43, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Westfield, IA, passed away August 30, 2025, in Arizona.  A private graveside service at Memorial Park is pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Jessica was born on October 3, 1981, in Sioux City, Iowa to Gerald and Leslie (Cochran) Jacobsen. She...

Aug 29, 2025

Merle Edward Wilde Jr., 76, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025.  A gathering to celebrate Merle's life will be held on Friday, September 19th at 5:30 p.m. at 33927 Johnson Dr., Sioux City, Iowa. All who knew and loved him are welcome to join.

Merle was born and raised in Sioux City,...

Aug 28, 2025

Arlene H. Meyer, 100 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by her family, at her home.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Restoration Church, 4310 Old Lakeport Road, Sioux City, Iowa. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Memorial...