Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes

04/13/2026

Margaret Ann Bonthuis

Margaret (Hayden) Bonthuis, 93, of Sioux City, passed away on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, 2026, at a local hospital surrounded by her family following a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Holy Cross Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary by St. Therese Study Club at 6:30 p.m. and Vigil at...

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04/13/2026

Lauri Jean Krause

Lauri Jean Krause (Weil). Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17th, 2026, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with a prayer service starting at 7:00pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, Nebraska. Funeral will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 11:00am also at Trinity Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, Nebraska. A lunch will follow the funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Lauri J. Krause passed away on April 8th, 2026, after a...

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04/13/2026

Your child might fidget during the service, ask to leave early, or play quietly in the corner while adults talk. All of that is normal. Kids process grief differently than adults, and they can't sit still and somber for an hour straight. They might laugh at something, get bored, or seem unaffected while you're falling apart. Bring crayons or a quiet toy if that helps. Let them step outside for a break when they need to. Assign a trusted adult to stay with them if they want to leave the service early.

Other people at the funeral understand that children behave like children, and no one expects them to act like miniature adults. We also understand that children behave like children, and we can work with you to make the service fit your family.

04/13/2026

Barbara "Barb" A. Schindler

Barbara “Barb” A. Schindler, 92 passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Sunrise Manor in Sioux City, Iowa. A visitation will be Thursday April 16, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel on Hamilton Blvd. Funeral service will be Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Leeds. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Barb was born the daughter of...

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04/13/2026

Bernard Taylor

Bernard O. Taylor, 98, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2026. Bernard “Bunny” Taylor was born in Felixstowe, England, and immigrated to the United States with his loving wife Joyce in 1957, beginning a new chapter that would shape the rest of his life. He made Sioux City his home and spent many years working as a dedicated glazier at Jolin Glass. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce O. Taylor, who passed...

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04/13/2026

Jeffrey Downing

Jeffrey Craig Downing, 71, passed away on April 2, 2026. Cremation has taken place and a family graveside service was held. There are no public services planned at this time. Jeff was born on January 19, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, to James and Zelma (Freerking) Downing, the third of four children. Jeff grew up in Sioux City and attended Sioux City Schools, graduating in 1973 from East High School. He was a talented trumpet player in his younger years...

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04/12/2026

Geraldine "Jerri" Lee Morgan

Geraldine “Jerri” Lee Morgan, 80 of Sioux City passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Jerri was born the daughter of George and Edith (Bunch) Peters, Sr. on August 16, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa. She received her education from Central High School. Jerri...

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04/11/2026

Most families don't realize how many service options exist beyond traditional funerals. You can plan a memorial service without the body present, a graveside gathering for just close family, or something completely informal that feels more like a celebration than a ceremony. Some people want the full traditional structure with viewing and formal service, others need something simpler that can come together quickly.

Your family will appreciate knowing which direction feels right to you. When you tell them what kind of service matches your personality and their needs, they spend less time second-guessing and more time focusing on saying goodbye well. We'll help you think through what each option involves so you can choose what fits.

04/09/2026

Phyllis A. Hayworth

Phyllis Ann (Lohse) Hayworth, age 89, of Sioux City, Iowa, died April 4, 2026, at home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Sunnybrook Community Church with a visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Westfork Township/Climbing Hill Cemetery. Phyllis was born in 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa, to John and Hazel (Spangler) Lohse and was the oldest of three children, two girls (Phyllis and Norma) and a boy...

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04/08/2026

We are excited to announce that Mitchell House is partnering with Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes for a special education series.

This class will provide open, compassionate, and straightforward conversation about what truly happens at the end of life. The goal is to remove fear, answer questions, and equip families with understanding and peace of mind when facing difficult decisions.

We believe education brings comfort — and having honest conversations ahead of time can make all the difference.

Give them a call or scan the QR code to sign up for the class on April 21st!

04/08/2026

Eileen Jean Rasmussen

Eileen Jean Rasmussen , 79, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her residence. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City with Steve Stouffer officiating. Visitation, with the family present, will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment at Green Valley Cemetery in Homer, Nebraska,...

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04/07/2026

Can we personalize the urn or the service? Yes, and it often becomes one of the most meaningful parts of planning. Families engrave urns with names or favorite sayings, choose designs that reflect hobbies or passions, and fill the day with music, stories, and traditions that bring memories to life. Every detail can carry a piece of your loved one's story, and we'll help you create a tribute that feels as personal as the life it honors. 💙