Obituaries

Dec 9, 2023

Marilyn B. Lara, 78, of South Sioux City, NE was delivered into the loving arms of our Lord December, 2023 after a brief illness. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, South Sioux City, NE on Friday, December 15 at 10:30 am, visitation will begin at the church at 9:30 am until the service. Burial...

Dec 9, 2023

Sandra “Sandy/ Nana” Bock, 62 passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 12 pm Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Waterbury Funeral Service 4125 Orleans Ave Sioux City, Iowa. A Visitation will be held two hours prior starting at 10am.

Sandra Dee Bock was born Wednesday, October...

Dec 6, 2023

Susan Marie Evans-Church, 67, of Sioux City, IA, passed away December 6, 2023.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Susie was born on February 4, 1956, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Bob Evans and Ruth...

Dec 6, 2023

John Walsh, 62, of Anthon, Iowa passed away to be with his Heavenly Father at 12:53pm Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Kingsley Specialty Care Center. Funeral Services will be held 10:30am Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anthon, Iowa. A Visitation will be held at the same location Monday 4-6pm. Arrangements are under the direction...

Dec 6, 2023

David D. Hankins, Sr. 66 of South Sioux City died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, while being a good Samaritan trying to help others.

Memorial services will be held 11:00amThursday, December 14, 2023, at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service time. To honor Dave please...

Dec 5, 2023

Brian K. McNaughton, 58 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at a local hospital, with his family at his side. Services will be held 12:00pm Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Brian was...

Dec 5, 2023

Phyllis Jean Schrader, 85, of South Sioux City, NE passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Services will be held at Salem Lutheran Church in Dakota City, NE on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 am with visitation 1 hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service.

Phyllis Jean Schrader was born Saturday,...

Dec 5, 2023

Nancy J. Fredrickson, 76 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at a local care facility. No services are being held at this time.

Dec 4, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Mackie, 92, of Sioux City, IA, passed away December 4, 2023, at a local care center.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 7 at 12:00 p.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2915 Glenn Ave, Sioux City, Iowa.  A luncheon will be held at the church following the burial...

Dec 4, 2023

Donald A. Johnson, 90 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at a local care facility, with his friends at his side. Per Donald's wishes he will be cremated, and no services will be held.

Dec 4, 2023

David E. Lester, 71, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at a local hospital.  Per his wishes cremation has taken place.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday Dec., 14, 2023 at Dakota City Cemetery.  Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City is handling the arrangements.

Dec 4, 2023

Wilma "Carol" Schmidt Grau, 88, of Lawton, IA, passed away December 4, 2023 at Sunrise Retirement Home.  A funeral service will be held Friday, December 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Lawton, IA.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7:00 p.m. at the church.  Burial will be at Banner Township Cemetery in Lawton.  Waterbury Funeral Service of...

Dec 4, 2023

James Daniel Nixon, a devoted husband and father, passed peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023, to join his beloved wife, Frances Lee Nixon.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 am Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Sioux City. Visitation is a half hour before service time.

Jim...

Dec 3, 2023

Amy Loretta Ellis, 75, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by her family on December 3, 2023.  Per her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.  Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant Bluff is assisting the family.

Dec 3, 2023

Virginia M. Wensel, 95, of South Sioux City, NE passed away on December 3, 2023.  A funeral service will be held Friday, December 8 at 12:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Virginia was born on November 18, 1928, in Sioux City...

Dec 1, 2023

Ronald Blades, 77, of Sioux City, IA, passed away December 1, 2023, at a local hospital.  A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 6th at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery immediately following the service.

Ronald was born on May 23,...

Dec 1, 2023

Anna M. Szczepanik, 82 of McCook Lake, South Dakota died Friday, December 1, 2023, at her residence.

Memorial Mass will be held 1 pm Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 995 N Sioux Point Rd, Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Visitation 11 am until service time, with a Rosary at 11 am. Burial will...

Nov 29, 2023

Evelyn J. Helt, 99, of Dakota City, NE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at a local care center.  A memorial service will be held Monday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Abiding by her wishes, she was cremated, and interment will...

Nov 28, 2023

Willard "Bill" P.  Miers, 86, of Kingsley, IA, passed away at home on November 28, 2023, following a 65-year battle with multiple sclerosis.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Bill was born on March 20, 1937, in Big Cabin, OK to Owen and...

Nov 26, 2023

Gunnar Lee Kratz, 24, of Sioux City, IA, passed away November 26, 2023.  A visitation will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 11:00-1:00 p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.  Please dress casual in your favorite hoodie in memory of Gunnar.

Gunnar was born on November 10, 1999, in Sioux City, IA to Renee Dawdy...