Christy-Smith Funeral Homes

04/10/2026

Have you considered how you'll want to be remembered on anniversaries and birthdays?

Maybe you'd love for your family to make your famous chocolate cake every year on your birthday, even if it never turns out quite like yours did. Or perhaps you'd want them to visit that little diner where you always ordered the same breakfast, sharing stories about all the funny things you used to say.

These special days will come every year, and your family will want to honor you in ways that feel meaningful. When you share what brings you joy on these occasions, you help them create celebrations that keep your spirit alive.

What traditions do you hope they'll continue? And what new ones would you want them to start?

04/10/2026

Janet Irene Bohlke

Janet Irene Bohlke, 71, of South Sioux City, Nebraska. Passes away peacefully on April 9th, 2026.

Jan was born on December 26, 1954, to parents Edward and Elizabeth (Flamming) Uhl; she was the 9th of 10 children. She is survived by her husband, Rocky, and two sons, Shane and Travis (Kara). Three sisters: Jean (John) Cole, Audra Hindman, and Carol Gray. Five brothers: Paul (Janice) Uhl, Edward (Jeannine) Uhl, Carl Uhl, Jeffery Uhl, and Dennis (Ann) Uhl.

In addition, she is lovingly remembered by her eight grandchildren: Mallorie, Blake, Paige, Colton, Jordan, Braylon, Denver, and Cameron; and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Noel.

After attending Hinton High School, Jan became a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant with Regency Square for 42 years.

Jan was a strong, loving, and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a source of love and warmth to everyone who knew her. Jan’s kindness, generosity, and gentle nature touched the lives of many. She enjoyed cheering on the Denver Broncos, fishing, and most of all, spending time with her family. Her memory will live on in our hearts.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Liz Uhl, her brother, Gary Uhl, and her in-laws, Tom and Joanne Bohlke.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Christy Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave at 9:30 AM. Funeral services to follow at 11 AM at the Christy Smith Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Mapleton, Iowa, at Saint Mary’s Cemetery. Following the burial, there will be a luncheon at the Izaak Walton League in McCook Lake, South Dakota.

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04/09/2026

Marla Jane Chandler

Marla Jane Chandler, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel.

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04/08/2026

04/07/2026

Alice Elaine Leopold

Alice Elaine Leopold, 85, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at a local nursing home in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a Visitation taking place one hour prior. Her final resting place will be Memorial Park Cemetery.

Alice was born on March 25, 1941, to Vernon and Marie (Putnam) Stowe in Jefferson, South Dakota. Alice spent her childhood in Jefferson before the family moved to Sioux City, Iowa, in 1944. She graduated from Central High School, Class of 1959.

After graduating high school, Alice served her country in the Women's Army Corps at Fort Benning in Georgia from August 1959 until she was honorably discharged in February 1961. During her service, Alice met Edward J. Leopold, and the two were married at Fort Benning on December 9, 1960. The couple moved around together, living in Long Island, York, from 1961 to 1973, then in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, from 1977 till 1996. Alice and Edward were together for over 35 years until his passing on March 13, 1996. Alice returned to Sioux City in 1996, where she remained until her passing.

Alice was a registered Dental Assistant at Richard K. Bokemper DDS and worked as a chairside dental assistant for over 40 years.

Survivors include her daughters, Marie (Brian) Marshall of South Sioux City, Nebraska, and Deborah (John) Allison of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; her brothers, Raymond (Mary Lou) Stowe of Littleton, Colorado, and Charles (Soni) Stowe of Sioux City, Iowa; her sisters, Judy Gustad of Tucson, Arizona, and Dolores “Dorey” (Deion Weltikol) Stowe of Fargo, North Dakota; as well as 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Marie Stowe; husband, Edward Leopold; daughter, Cathy Birdsell; granddaughter, Courtney Curl; sister, Leora Stowe; brothers, David, Larry, and Robert Stowe; nephew, Kyle Heck; and brother-in-law, Wally Gustad.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Iowa Dental Society’s Mission of Mercy, the Siouxland Humane Society, or Hospice of the Midwest for their great care of Alice.

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04/07/2026

"Can we divide cremated remains among family members?"

Legally, yes. Families divide cremated remains among relatives frequently, and we can help you with this process.

Some faith traditions have specific guidelines around cremated remains, so if religion plays a role in your decision, check with your spiritual leader first.

We’ll help you honor both family wishes and faith traditions.

04/06/2026

Jan Clair C**n

Jan Clair C**n, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with his children by his side.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel (1801 Morningside Ave) with a Visitation taking place one hour prior. His final resting place will be Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jan was born on September 13, 1936, to Wayne and Harriett C**n in Sioux City, IA. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. On May 14, 1960, Jan married the love of his life, Charlotte Ann Wright.

Jan was an avid outdoorsman. He loved gardening, a manicured lawn, his dog Lucy, and shooting pool. Jan spent most of his career in the insurance industry in Sioux City as a partner with Grandy-Pratt Insurance. After retiring in 2001, he and Charlotte traveled back and forth to Mission, Texas, for the winters. He was also a stunt double for Elvis Presley.

Jan is survived by his sons, Jan and Laura C**n of Spirit Lake Iowa, Todd and Janet C**n of Sioux City; his daughters, Harold and Terri (C**n) Bills of Otsego, MN, Spence and Jody (C**n) VanRooyan of Sioux City, Jenny (C**n) Leidy of Omaha, and Cari (C**n) Brown of Omaha; siblings, Dave and Janet (C**n) Adam, Mike and Linda C**n and Cliff and Diane (C**n) Rehwoldt; as well as 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne; mother, Harriett; his wife, Charlotte; and his brother, Ron C**n.

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04/05/2026

Easter has always been a holiday about gathering, and your family probably has traditions that go back generations. The same ham recipe, the same hiding spots for eggs, the same pew at the same church your grandmother attended. These rituals hold a family together, and they carry the fingerprints of everyone who came before you.

🌺We hope your Easter is full of good food and familiar faces this year. If someone is missing from yours, we're thinking of you.

04/04/2026

When someone dies, families often feel unsure about what to do next, and a funeral helps because it gives everyone a set time to gather and support one another. People remember the person they loved together, and emotions feel a little easier to carry because no one is holding them alone. You don't have to make every decision right away, because we'll sit with you, talk through the options, and help you choose what feels right for your family, whether you're planning ahead or facing a loss now.

03/31/2026

Larry Edward Stauber

Larry Edward Stauber, 89, of Lawton, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at a local hospital in Sioux City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (419 Jones St, Moville, IA) with a Visitation taking place one hour prior. His final resting place will be at Arlington Township Cemetery in Moville, IA.

Larry was born on February 4, 1937, at the family home near Bayard, IA, to Anton (Tony) and Lucille (Korwes) Stauber. The family moved to a farm south of C**n Rapids, IA, in 1938, where Larry attended the C**n Rapids schools. After finishing school, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp on November 17, 1955, and spent most of his time serving in Hawaii. Larry was honorably discharged on November 14, 1958. He returned home and began working in construction for Booth and Olson.

On February 3, 1962, Larry was united in marriage to Merideth Ann Miller at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla, IA. The couple were together for 40 years until Merideth’s passing on January 26, 2003.

Larry’s career in construction required him to travel as he worked in road construction for Boswell Construction and owned his own company, Stauber - Peterson Earth Moving and Excavating Co., from 1978 to 1980. He went to work at Port Neal Power Plant in Sioux City in 1979, where he was the superintendent, before retiring in 1999. Even after retiring, Larry continued to do excavating with his Bobcat and work on small engine repairs.

Larry was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Moville, IA, since 1968, and a member of the Fr. O'Reilly Knights of Columbus Council #8232 in Moville.

Larry loved to help people, he found joy in repairing and fixing anything – he could be found fixing lawnmower small engines all over town. He loved using his Bobcat to move snow.

Survivors include his daughters, Judith A. (Richard Jr.) Certain, and Susan (David) Rodd; 7 grandchildren, Browdie Rodd, BayLee Rodd, Brandon Stone, Bryan Stone, Destyni Schwedler, CJay Stauber, and Colte Holiman; 10 great-grandchildren, Ryker, Reno, Jacob, Saebrye, Jonny, Layla, Jaydon, Skye, Zaylen, and Haivyn; sisters, Joyce Best of Carroll, IA, and Jeanette Eischeid of Jefferson, IA; brother, Gerald (Linda) Stauber of Newell, IA; sisters-in-law, Donna Miller and Carol Miller; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special friend, David Cole, who was like a second son.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Lucille; wife, Merideth; son, Michael; great-granddaughter, Vylett; brothers-in-law, David Best and Jim Eischeid; niece, Julie Eischeid Sheehan; nephew, David Best; in-laws, Guy and Mabel Miller; as well as his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lynn and Chuck Brightwell, Joyce and Marvin Hanson, JoAnne and George Manthe, Deanna and Bob Miller, and Genevieve and Carol Vennink.

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03/30/2026

Their absence shows up in unexpected moments and catches you off guard, like when you reach for your phone to text about something funny, or set the table with an extra plate out of habit. Love has muscle memory too.

We carry their presence in the memories we return to again and again. The bond you shared continues to show up in new ways throughout your world, finding expression in the habits, stories, and moments that keep their memory close.

03/30/2026

Bonnie Jean Lariviere

Bonnie Jean Lariviere (Anderson), 77, of Sioux City, IA, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Bonnie was united in marriage to the love of her life, Earl “Sonny” Lariviere, in 1966. Together they built a life full of love and cherished memories traveling to many places and sharing countless experiences side by side throughout the years.

Bonnie was a devoted mother to her son, Ronald, and was reunited in passing with her daughter, Tammy. She was a proud grandmother to Alesha, Kaylee, and Kelsey, and adored her great-grandchildren, Harper, Kensley, Lainey, and Deion, who brought her so much happiness.

Bonnie dedicated many years of her life working at Target.

Above all, Bonnie was a family woman. Her greatest happiness came from time spent with those she loved, including her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and several extended family members. She carried on the tradition of Sunday family gatherings – always preparing more than enough food and dessert. These moments together will be deeply missed and forever treasured by her family.

Bonnie will be remembered for her love and her dedication to family. She found joy in the simple things – cheering of Jeff Gordon during NASCAR races, often seen with a Pepsi in hand, traveling many beautiful places, and playing a game of Yahtzee or Bingo.

She is survived by her loving husband, Sonny; son, Ronald; granddaughters; great-grandchildren; brother, Roger Anderson; sister, Pat C**nan; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and more.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter; and sister.

Services will take place at a later date.

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