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Sioux City, IA 51105
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Sioux City, IA 51104
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Sioux City, IA 51104
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Sioux City, IA 51106
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Sioux City, IA 51104
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Sioux City, IA 51106
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Sioux City, IA 51105
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Sioux City, IA 51105
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Sioux City IA Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, June 26, 2017Modale, IA to Merrill and Lena (Brown) McDonough. She graduated from North High School in Geneva, NE. She went on to attend Kearney State College and Western Iowa Community College in Sioux City, IA. Clara worked at Sioux City Foundry.On August 10, 1979, she married Dennis Lierman in Elk Point, SD. In 1983, they moved to Beemer, NE, where Clara operated the Beemer Café for a few years.Clara was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Beemer Optimists and West Point Crime Stoppers. She enjoyed reading, word searches, knitting, and playing cards.Survivors include-Daughter- Angela (Schutt) and Bob Fundermann of Anthon, IADaughter-DeAnna Montes of Beemer, NESon-Kevin and Porsche Schutt of Powder Springs, GAGrandchildren- Sydney Fundermann, Taylor Fundermann, Ashley and BJ Richtig and children-Genesys & Nevaeh, Justice and Aleisha Lyons, Abigayle Schutt, Jake Schutt, and Danise LoydStep-Children-Allan and Sheryl Lierman of Lincoln, NERonnie and Sandy Lierman of Beemer, NEDanny and Evonne Lierman of Beemer, NESteve Lierman of Omaha, NECory and Debbie Lierman of Omaha, NETami and Larry Jones of Salt Lake City, UTLonnie and Nancy Lierman of West Point, NESeveral Step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildrenBrother-Merv and Judy McDonough of Camdenton, MOSisters- Louise and Delbert Hansen of Oakland, NEDorothy Belden of Kansas City, KSDebbie and Mike Widerstrom of Woodburn, ORShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband-Dennis, and four sisters-Winnie Ott, Marian Willmer, Carolyn Loges, and Merna Cline.
Monday, March 13, 2017Merlin D. Hutchinson, age 61, of Storm Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Medical Center in Sioux City. Merlin Dean Hutchinson, son of Virgil and Charolette (Nation) Hutchinson, was born June 6, 1955, in Sac City. Merlin grew up in Sac City and attended the Sac City Community School, graduating with the Class of 1973. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Christian Church in Sac City. After graduation, Merlin continued his education at DMACC in Ankeny, and KU Medical in Kansas City, KS, where he received his Certification as a Special Procedure X-ray Technologist. He spent many hours doing his clinical studies at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. On February 14, 1992, Merlin was united in marriage to Melody Robuck in Des Moines. Together they were proud parents to Donald, Eugene, Virgil and Jacquelyn. Throughout his career, Merlin worked in Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa as a Radiological Technologist. In January of 2002, Merlin and his family moved to Storm Lake, where he continued his career until his health forced him to retire. Merlin was an avid fan...
Monday, March 06, 2017Don Agostine, 80, of Marcus, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.Donald C. Agostine was born June 19, 1936, in Sioux City, the son of Urbano and Imelde (Righini) Agostine. He attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, Heelan High School and Loras College, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. In the fall and winter of 1958, he served on active duty as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Following military service, he was employed by Retail Credit Company in Sioux City and by Wilson Concrete Company in Omaha and Red Oak. In 1961, Don was called to active duty with the 32nd Army Division at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and was released from active duty in August 1962.When released from active duty, Don began studies leading to ordination to the Catholic priesthood. He earned a Masters of Arts Degree from the Aquinas Institute of Theology in Dubuque, and Masters of Arts Degree from Creighton University. He was ordained in 1967. Don served as assistant pastor at St. Mary’s in Alton, and guidance counselor at Spalding High...
Monday, February 27, 2017Franker. He died Feb. 20, 2017, at his home in Viborg, South Dakota, at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 20 days.He graduated from Clay Central High School in Royal, Iowa, and went to tech school in Sioux City, Iowa, for drafting. On June 9, 1984, he married Michelle Kriens at St Louis Catholic Church in Royal, Iowa. They moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and then to Kearney, Missouri, where they lived for 15 years. Kevin worked as an estimator and project manager for commercial construction companies. In December 1997 they moved to Viborg, South Dakota. Michelle died in September 2016.Kevin was very creative, full of ideas and always looking for the next entrepreneurial opportunity. Away from work he spent his time gardening, wood working, writing and reading. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his family while working together, building and remodeling on their acreage in Viborg. His entrepreneurial spirit and "do it yourself" passion was passed on to his children. He is survived by his two sons: Steven (Elizabeth) Franker of Bethel, Minnesota and David of Rapid City; daughter, Maria (Landen) Geerdes of Watertown; one granddaughter, Hannah Michelle, born Feb. 17, 2017, and named after her grandmother; his parents, Robert (Iris) Franker of Spencer, Iowa; his in-laws, Merlyn (No...
Monday, February 27, 2017Betty J. Kommes, 71, of Le Mars died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's in Sioux City. Elizabeth (Betty) Julia Johnson was born on Dec. 6, 1945, in Le Mars, the daughter of Roy and Myra (Specht) Johnson. She graduated from Marcus High School in 1964, then — with a passion for helping others — became a surgical technician. Ever the loyal woman, Betty spent 39 years at Floyd Valley Hospital as a surgical tech. She was committed to both her career and her team, who lovingly referred to her as B.J. On May 5, 1973, Betty married Leonard Joseph Kommes at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. The couple was blessed with three children — Brent, Angela, and Heidi — and spent much of their time together as a family. Outside of the couple’s weekly date night activities, the family of five enjoyed annual family vacations and spent many weekends on the lake boating and on the golf course. In addition to her own children, she was considered a second mom to many of her children’s friends.After Leonard died on Sept. 25, 2005, Betty and her family — which slowly grew to incl...
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Monday, June 26, 2017Modale, IA to Merrill and Lena (Brown) McDonough. She graduated from North High School in Geneva, NE. She went on to attend Kearney State College and Western Iowa Community College in Sioux City, IA. Clara worked at Sioux City Foundry.On August 10, 1979, she married Dennis Lierman in Elk Point, SD. In 1983, they moved to Beemer, NE, where Clara operated the Beemer Café for a few years.Clara was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Beemer Optimists and West Point Crime Stoppers. She enjoyed reading, word searches, knitting, and playing cards.Survivors include-Daughter- Angela (Schutt) and Bob Fundermann of Anthon, IADaughter-DeAnna Montes of Beemer, NESon-Kevin and Porsche Schutt of Powder Springs, GAGrandchildren- Sydney Fundermann, Taylor Fundermann, Ashley and BJ Richtig and children-Genesys & Nevaeh, Justice and Aleisha Lyons, Abigayle Schutt, Jake Schutt, and Danise LoydStep-Children-Allan and Sheryl Lierman of Lincoln, NERonnie and Sandy Lierman of Beemer, NEDanny and Evonne Lierman of Beemer, NESteve Lierman of Omaha, NECory and Debbie Lierman of Omaha, NETami and Larry Jones of Salt Lake City, UTLonnie and Nancy Lierman of West Point, NESeveral Step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildrenBrother-Merv and Judy McDonough of Camdenton, MOSisters- Louise and Delbert Hansen of Oakland, NEDorothy Belden of Kansas City, KSDebbie and Mike Widerstrom of Woodburn, ORShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband-Dennis, and four sisters-Winnie Ott, Marian Willmer, Carolyn Loges, and Merna Cline.
Monday, March 13, 2017Merlin D. Hutchinson, age 61, of Storm Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Medical Center in Sioux City. Merlin Dean Hutchinson, son of Virgil and Charolette (Nation) Hutchinson, was born June 6, 1955, in Sac City. Merlin grew up in Sac City and attended the Sac City Community School, graduating with the Class of 1973. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Christian Church in Sac City. After graduation, Merlin continued his education at DMACC in Ankeny, and KU Medical in Kansas City, KS, where he received his Certification as a Special Procedure X-ray Technologist. He spent many hours doing his clinical studies at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. On February 14, 1992, Merlin was united in marriage to Melody Robuck in Des Moines. Together they were proud parents to Donald, Eugene, Virgil and Jacquelyn. Throughout his career, Merlin worked in Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa as a Radiological Technologist. In January of 2002, Merlin and his family moved to Storm Lake, where he continued his career until his health forced him to retire. Merlin was an avid fan...
Monday, March 06, 2017Don Agostine, 80, of Marcus, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.Donald C. Agostine was born June 19, 1936, in Sioux City, the son of Urbano and Imelde (Righini) Agostine. He attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, Heelan High School and Loras College, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. In the fall and winter of 1958, he served on active duty as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Following military service, he was employed by Retail Credit Company in Sioux City and by Wilson Concrete Company in Omaha and Red Oak. In 1961, Don was called to active duty with the 32nd Army Division at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and was released from active duty in August 1962.When released from active duty, Don began studies leading to ordination to the Catholic priesthood. He earned a Masters of Arts Degree from the Aquinas Institute of Theology in Dubuque, and Masters of Arts Degree from Creighton University. He was ordained in 1967. Don served as assistant pastor at St. Mary’s in Alton, and guidance counselor at Spalding High...
Monday, February 27, 2017Franker. He died Feb. 20, 2017, at his home in Viborg, South Dakota, at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 20 days.He graduated from Clay Central High School in Royal, Iowa, and went to tech school in Sioux City, Iowa, for drafting. On June 9, 1984, he married Michelle Kriens at St Louis Catholic Church in Royal, Iowa. They moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and then to Kearney, Missouri, where they lived for 15 years. Kevin worked as an estimator and project manager for commercial construction companies. In December 1997 they moved to Viborg, South Dakota. Michelle died in September 2016.Kevin was very creative, full of ideas and always looking for the next entrepreneurial opportunity. Away from work he spent his time gardening, wood working, writing and reading. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his family while working together, building and remodeling on their acreage in Viborg. His entrepreneurial spirit and "do it yourself" passion was passed on to his children. He is survived by his two sons: Steven (Elizabeth) Franker of Bethel, Minnesota and David of Rapid City; daughter, Maria (Landen) Geerdes of Watertown; one granddaughter, Hannah Michelle, born Feb. 17, 2017, and named after her grandmother; his parents, Robert (Iris) Franker of Spencer, Iowa; his in-laws, Merlyn (No...
Monday, February 27, 2017Betty J. Kommes, 71, of Le Mars died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's in Sioux City. Elizabeth (Betty) Julia Johnson was born on Dec. 6, 1945, in Le Mars, the daughter of Roy and Myra (Specht) Johnson. She graduated from Marcus High School in 1964, then — with a passion for helping others — became a surgical technician. Ever the loyal woman, Betty spent 39 years at Floyd Valley Hospital as a surgical tech. She was committed to both her career and her team, who lovingly referred to her as B.J. On May 5, 1973, Betty married Leonard Joseph Kommes at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. The couple was blessed with three children — Brent, Angela, and Heidi — and spent much of their time together as a family. Outside of the couple’s weekly date night activities, the family of five enjoyed annual family vacations and spent many weekends on the lake boating and on the golf course. In addition to her own children, she was considered a second mom to many of her children’s friends.After Leonard died on Sept. 25, 2005, Betty and her family — which slowly grew to incl...
