Obituaries

Jul 13, 2025

Alma Louise Gunderson, 71, of Sioux City, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 13, 2025.  A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, July 24 from 4-9 p.m. at the Railroad Museum, 3400 Sioux River Rd, Sioux City, IA 51109.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

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Jul 13, 2025

Roxanne "Rocky" Marie Christiansen, 64, a beloved wife, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Sioux City, surrounded by her family, after a brave battle with cancer. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 17 from 4-7:00 p.m., with prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Methodist Church. The funeral will be Friday, July...

Jul 9, 2025

Carol S. Lensink, 70 of Sioux City died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her residence.

Private family burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Carol was born on February 17, 1955 in Sioux City, the daughter of Earle and Betty (Johnson) Puttmann. She graduated from the Kingsley Pierson High School...

Jul 8, 2025

Dwight A. Kollbaum, 63 of Hinton, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Funeral Services will be held 11 am Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by United States Navy and the American Legion Post 662. Visitation one hour prior to...

Jul 7, 2025

Sally J. Goergen, 70 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, after a long illness, with her family surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 am Monday, July 14, 2025, at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.

Sally...

Jul 6, 2025

Peggy Lee (Mayberry) Powell, 75, of Moville, IA passed away peacefully on Sunday July 6, 2025, at Unity Point Hospital in Sioux City, IA.  A memorial service will be held Sunday July 20th at 5:00 p.m. at the Salix United Methodist Church in Salix, IA.  Visitation will be from 3:30 until the service starts. Pastor Catie Newman will be...

Jul 6, 2025

Stephen Payne, 21, of Sioux City, Iowa passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 1p.m. at Waterbury Funeral Service, 4125 Orleans Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa.

Stephen Adam Payne was born on July 7, 2003, in Vermillion, South Dakota, to Tamara and Dana Payne. When he...

Jul 4, 2025

Dianne E. Limoges, 78, of Dakota Dunes, SD, passed away surrounded by her family on July 4, 2025.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 10 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at Morningside Baptist Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Jul 3, 2025

Joan Elizabeth Kelly, 86, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Thursday July 3, 2025, at Pioneer Valley Nursing and Rehab. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life service in honor of Joan at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, IA.  The service will be Saturday, August 2 at 11:00 am with a luncheon immediately following. Visitation...

Jul 1, 2025

Jax Jay Michael Bleil was stillborn, July 1, 2025.

Memorial Services will be held at Glad Tidings Lighthouse Church in South Sioux City at a later date.

Jax is survived by his parents, Shauntella Dawdy and Jessica Bleil, three brothers, Donny, Joshua and Jacob, his paternal grandparents Jay and Jacque Bleil and maternal grandparents Michael...

Jun 27, 2025

Neva L. Kelly, 77 of Kingsley, Iowa passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, with her family at her side. No Services will be held at this time.

Jun 26, 2025

Tracee L. Smith, 63, of Sioux City, IA, passed away June 26, 2025, at a local nursing home due to complications from ALS.  A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday July 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 5001 Harbor Drive, Sioux City, Iowa: IBEW LOCAL 231 Building.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury...

Jun 25, 2025

Edward "Ed" Mallory Parsley, 73, of Sioux City, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on June 25, 2025.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Ed was born on January 31, 1952 in Sioux City, IA to Bernard and Dorothy (Sitzman)...

Jun 25, 2025

State Senator Rocky L. De Witt, 66 of Lawton, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, with his family by his side. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Sunnybrook Community Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements...

Jun 23, 2025

Debora Marie Dawdy, 69, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, from a brief struggle with breast cancer, at home surrounded by her loved ones. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 2-4 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave.  We will be serving coffee, a variety of...

Jun 22, 2025

Clair “Dudley” Thompson, 95, of Lawton, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on June 22, 2025.  A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, June 26 from 5-7 p.m., with a time of sharing at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in South Sioux City, NE, 1501 W. 29th St, South Sioux City, NE.  Arrangements are under...

Jun 21, 2025

Donna J. Thacker 70, of Sioux City, IA, passed away June 21, 2025, at a local hospital.  A memorial service will be held Friday, June 27 at 2:00 p.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Donna J. Thacker was born on May 8, 1955, in Sioux City, the daughter of...

Jun 20, 2025

Rodger D. Fischer, 78, of Sioux City, IA, passed away June 20, 2025, at a local hospital.  A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Rodger was born on May 21, 1947, in...

Jun 19, 2025

Ken Clarke Jasperson, 78, of Kingsley, IA passed away June 19, 2025, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by family.   A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 4 - 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m. at the Kingsley Community Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral...

Jun 19, 2025

Zachary “Zach” Vincente-Merlin Dalton, 41, of Salix, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on June 19, 2025.  A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant Bluff.

Zach was born on November 10, 1983 in Sioux City, IA to William and Elizabeth...