Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes

09/13/2026

Kids don't always want to hear their parents' advice—especially after a lifetime of it. But when the day comes, they'll be grateful you didn't leave them guessing. Writing down your funeral wishes gives them a plan to follow, keeps the family on the same page, and saves them from trying to figure out what you would have wanted while they're already hurting. We'll help you talk it through, then get it documented.
Reach out at 712-255-0131 and let's give your family a plan to celebrate you.

09/11/2026

The morning of September 11, 2001, plunged the entire country into a grief that was both public and intensely personal. Behind the footage were individual lives, families caught in the blunt force of sudden loss, and responders who ran toward danger while others were trying to get out. In the days that followed, deathcare workers took on work that required skill, stamina, and deep respect for the dead and the families left behind. Twenty-five years later, we remember the people who died on September 11, the families who have lived with their absence ever since, and the deathcare workers who served them with dignity.

09/11/2026

Richard "Rich" Joseph Bruening

Richard Joseph “Rich” Bruening, 84, of Newcastle, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving children. A Celebration of Rich’s life will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, September 18, 2026, at Restoration Church, formerly Morningside Assembly of God, 4310 Old Lakeport Road, Sioux City, Iowa 51106. Rich was born on January 8, 1942, the oldest of four sons born to Wilbur and Carole (Hausmann) Bruening. He was raised on a farm...

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09/10/2026

A monument gives you a place to go when you want to feel close to someone you miss. You choose when to stop by, whether it's a meaningful date or a moment that brings them to mind. Families often tell us they appreciate having a spot they can return to whenever they need it. If you're thinking about creating a place like that for your family, we can walk you through the options and help you picture what feels right.
Call us at 712-255-0131 or stop by when you're ready to talk.

09/08/2026

Clinton "Clint" Wayne Vos

Clinton (Clint) Wayne Vos, 66, of Lawton, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2026, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on July 26, 1960, to LeRoy and June (Jansma) Vos in Rock Rapids, Iowa, Clint lived a life marked by faith, family, generosity, and service to others. Clint spent his early years in Rock Rapids before his family relocated to Kingsley in 1969. He graduated from Kingsley High School in 1978....

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09/08/2026

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Elliott

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Elliott, 70, of Sioux City, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, September 7, 2026. Per her wishes, cremation will take place, and no services are planned at this time. Sandy was born on July 20, 1956, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Vera (Roelhk) Hansen. She grew up in Laurens, Iowa, where she graduated from high school. Sandy worked at the Pride Group for many years. Sandy found happiness...

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09/08/2026

Rev. Richard A. Sitzmann

Reverend Richard A. Sitzmann, 91, passed away at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City on Sunday Sept 6, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Friday Sept 11 at Holy Cross - St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 2223 Indian Hills Dr. Sioux City, IA 51104. Visitation will be on Thursday Sept 10 from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 4:00 and Vigil Service at 6:00 P.M. also at St. Michael’s Church. Burial...

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09/07/2026

Sending a big thank you to the teachers, nurses, drivers, builders, cooks, aides, and all the workers whose names we may never know. You keep our neighborhoods running and our families cared for.

We hope today brings you some well-deserved rest, and a reminder that your work matters more than you know. Happy Labor Day!

09/05/2026

James "Jim" G. Titus

James "Jim" G. Titus, 82 of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026. A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery.

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09/04/2026

Your family will need specific legal documents when you die, and gathering them ahead of time saves everyone from scrambling through file cabinets during the worst week of their lives. Your will tells them how to handle your estate, advance directives outline your medical wishes, and pre-arrangement contracts document your funeral choices. Without these papers organized and accessible, your family spends energy hunting for information when they're already exhausted.

Getting your documents in order now means your family can focus on grieving instead of guessing what you wanted or where you kept important paperwork. We can point you toward resources for setting these up if you haven't already. One afternoon of planning saves your family days of confusion later.