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Frances L Jones Shook

Obituary: The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa, abt January 22, 1988

South Sioux City - Frances L. Shook 82, 2207 Second Ave., South Sioux City, died Wednesday in a South Sioux City nursing home after a long illness.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Otto Dale, interim pastor and the Rev. Alfred Walck officiating. Burial will be in Dakota City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today with the family present from 7 p.m. in Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City.
Mrs. Shook, the former Frances Jones, was born May 27, 1905, in Sioux City. She married Thomas E. Shook Feb. 21, 1923, in Dakota City. She had been a resident of South Sioux City since 1923.
Mrs. Shook was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Earl A. of Sioux City; 10 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Typed by Peggy Mayberry Powell

Thomas E. Shook

obituary: Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa, Wednesday, July 17, 1991, page C5

South Sioux City - Thomas E. Shook, 86, of South Sioux City, died Monday, July 15, 1991, at a South Sioux City nursing home.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, with the Rev. Dal Jirousek officiating. Burial will be in Dakota City. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with the family present from 7 to 9 p.m., at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City.

Mr. Shook was born Jan. 29, 1905, in Sioux City, the son of Franklin and Mary (Brown) Shook. He married Frances L. Jones Feb. 21, 1923 in Dakota City. She died Jan. 20, 1988, in South Sioux City. He had been a resident of South Sioux City since 1922. He was employed at Armour & Co., retiring in 1963.

Survivors include a son and his wife, Earl Shook and Dona of Sioux City; a brother Frank Shook of Reed City, Mich.; two sisters, Martha Sleesman of Wyoming, MIch, and Florence O. of, MIch, -- grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd, and a daughter, Opal Ryan. Pallbearers will be Gregg Stinson, Greg Moffatt, Dennis Ryan, Richard Jochum, John Sandman, Mike Hayes, Jim Miller, and Michael Kelly.

Typed by Peggy Mayberry Powell

George Sweisberger
February, 1994, Sioux City Journal

South Sioux City -- George Sweisberger, 77, of South Sioux City died Friday, Feb. 25, 1994, shortly after arrival at a Sioux City hospital.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City with the Rev. Michael Ring, pastor of Glad Tidings Lighthouse officiating. Burial will be in the Dakota City Cemetery. Visitation will be noon to 9 p.m. today, with the family present 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mr. Sweisberger was born Feb. 7, 1917, in Watertown, S.D., the son of Charles and Henrietta (Young) Sweisberger. He formerly lived in Sioux City and was a longtime resident of South Sioux City. He married Bernice L. Sweisberger in May 1957 in Dakota City. He was a professional painter for Koral Brothers until 1981, when he retired. He then was employed part time as a bartender for Callahan's in South Sioux City.

Survivors include his wife, a son, Steve and his wife, Nancy of Hartley, Iowa; give daughters and their husbands, Verna and David Friggie of Westfield, Iowa; Joyce and Loyd Davis of South Sioux City; Carol and Leonard Kruse of Burkburnett, Texas; Faye and Norman Olson of Anderson, Calif; and Sandra and Herman Frese of Walthill, Neb.; s brother, Charles of Pilot Rock, Ore.; five sisters, Henrietta Gill and Margaret Boyle, both of Jackson; Joyce Prescott of Sioux City; Charleotte Powell of Kingsley, Iowa; and Helen Boyle of Worthington, Minn; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, bill; a sister, Dorothy De Roin; two grandchildren; and a great grandson.

Pallbearers will be Tony Getz, David and Rusty Friggie, Robert Sweisberger, Charles Davis and Kyle Kruse.

Note: Charlotte lived at Hornick, Iowa; Friggie is spelled Frigge.

Typed by Peggy Mayberry Powell

Charles C. ‘Fuzzy’ Sweisberger

September, 1994, Pilot Rock, Oregon

'Fuzzy' C. Sweisberger - Memorial services for Charles 'Fuzzy' C. Sweisberger will be 11 a.m. Saturday, at Bishop Funeral Chapel in Pendleton. Private interment is at the Pilot Rock Cemetery.

Mr. Sweisberger, 79, of Pilot Rock, died Tuesday, August 30, 1994, at Amber Valley convalescent Center in Pendleton.

He was born Feb. 21, 1915, at Nashville, Tenn., to Charles and Henrietta Young Sweisberger. He grew up in South Dakota and Nebraska.

He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 and was first stationed at Little Rock, Ark., then Hebron, Neb. It was while he served in the CCC camps that he got his nickname, 'Fuzzy'.

On April 8, 1937, he married Opal Cissna at Washington, Kan.

They moved to Portland in 1942, and Mr. Sweisberger worked at the aluminum plant and the Portland shipyard during World War II. In 1950, he began working for Star Metal Fabrication as a truck driver. He was employed there for 27 years until his retirement in 1977 when he and his wife moved to Pilot Rock.

Mr. Sweisberger enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, golf and playing pool. During his younger years he was the light heavyweight Golden Gloves champion of Superior, Neb., a title he retained for three years.

Survivors include his wife, Opal, at the home; sons, Roger of Troutdale and Chris of Gresham; daughter Sharon Sacrison of Pilot Rock; sisters, Joyce Prescott of Sioux City, Iowa; Henrietta Gill and Margaret Boyle, both of Jackson, Neb., Helen Boyle of Worthington, Minn., and Charlotte Powell in Iowa; seven grandchildren and 10 great grand-children.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Berean Baptist Church Memorial Fund, directly, or through Bishop Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 325, Pendleton, Ore. 97801
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Note: daughter, Sharon, says there were not 10 great grandchildren. This must be a typo.

Typed by Peggy Mayberry Powell

Nels Eric Swanson

May 12, 1978, South Sioux City Star

Services for Nels Eric Swanson, 1716 Broadway, Dakota City, who died Friday at a Sioux City Hospital after a brief illness, were held Monday at First Covenant Church in Sioux City.

The Rev. Donald E. Lindman officiated. Burial was in the Dakota City Cemetery.

Mr. Swanson was born Aug. 8, 1898, at Stockholm, Sweden. He came to the United States in 1920 and moved to Wakefield. He had lived in Dakota City the last 41 years. He married Montus Peterson June 19, 1934 in Sioux City.

Mr. Swanson had been a foreman at Sioux City Stockyards Co. for many years. For the last 10 years, he has been manager of the Shrine White Horse Mounted Patrol Clubroom.

He was a member of First Covenant Church.

Survivors include the widow; four sons, Kenneth and Charles, both of Sioux City, Keith of Longmont, Colo., and Steve of Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Shirley) Menefee of Sioux City, Mrs. Kenneth (Beverley) Hansen of Kingsley, Iowa, and Mrs. Bill (Carol) Truchan of Loveland, Colo.; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Typed by Kimberly Mayberry Stephans

Elmer Loren Surber
January 25, 1996, South Sioux City Star
Elmer Loren Surber, 86, of South Sioux City, Neb., died Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996, at a South Sioux City Nursing Home.

Mr. Surber was born Feb. 5, 1909, at Belden, Neb., the son of Elmer Danford and Hattie Dickey Surber. He graduated from Belden High School and attended Wayne State. He married Rilla G. Strohm May 25, 1932, in Belden. The couple farmed near Belden until 1956 when they moved to Sioux City, Iowa, and he graduated from Nettleton Business College in 1957. He was an accountant at Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company until 1979 when he retired. Mrs. Surber died August 1993, in South Sioux City.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Sharon Nash of Cypress, Calif., Jim (Joan) Westadt of Laurel, Neb., Sharmalee (Brad) Pauling of Sioux City, Robert and Harry Gifford of Washougal, Wash., Lois Hoffman of Salida, Colo., Eleanor (Bill) Dreitz of Littleton, Colo., Bernice Arduser of Burlington, Colo., Shirley (William) Hayes of Coos Bay, Ore., Betty Lou (Harold) Bock of Riverside, Calif., Billie Joe Strohm of Sunnymead, Calif., Janice (Lowell) Newton of Wakefield, Neb., Joanne (Bill) Dorsa of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Duane Behren of Jamestown, Ohio, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Jim Westradt, Brad, Dan and Doug Pauling, Steven Nash and Lowell Newton.

In addition to his wife he was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother Dallas Surber, and three sisters, Beulah Gifford, Alta Arduser, and Cleone Urwiler.
Services were held Jan. 24 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Tomlinson officiating. Graveside services were held in the Belden City Cemetery. The Becker Hunt funeral House was in charge of arrangements.

Typed by Peggy Mayberry Powell

George W. ‘Buzz’ Sundt

January 25, 1996, South Sioux City Star

George W. ‘Buzz’ Sundt, 82, Sioux City, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1996, at a Sioux City hospital following a lengthy illness.

Jeannette T Macur, Steinfeld
February 10, 1999, Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa, page B6

Jeannette T. , 83, of Sioux City died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, at her residence.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Daniel M Greving, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday, with the family present 6 to 8:30 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m., at Larkin Morningside Funeral Home.

Mrs. Steinfeld was born Feb. 14, 1915, in South Sioux City, the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Bulzak) Macur. She was raised and lived in the South Sioux City and Sioux City area all her life.
She married George R. Steinfeld Sept. 24, 1933, in Sioux City. He died Sept. 1, 1998, in Sioux City.
She was employed as an assembly line worker at Wincharger Corp. for 25 years.

Mrs. Steinfeld was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a former member of St. Francis Church Altar Society.
Survivors include a son and his wife, Leon and Shirley Steinfeld of Colorado Springs, Colo.; tow daughters and their husbands, Barbara and Willard Goeden of Sioux City and Geraldine and Arthur Monckton of Stockton, Calif.; a brother and his wife, Ted and Alma Macur of Fremont, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Steinfeld; a sister, Mary Osipowicz, and a brother, Joseph Macur.

Pallbearers will be Robert and Raymond Mundo, Brian Steinfeld, Stanldey Monckton, Kristopher Goeden and David Rosario Jr.
A memorial has been established in her name with the Queen of Peace Inc.

Jessie Mae, Casper, Smith

April 4, 1978, South Sioux City Star

Mrs. Thomas L. Smith, 95, 3501 Dakota Ave., South Sioux City, died Monday at a Sioux City hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Smith, the former Jessie Mae Casper, was born June 21, 1882, at Cobden, Ill. Mr. Smith Died in 1946 at Cobden. Mrs. Smith was a South Sioux City resident for seven years and a member of the Church of Christ at Chicago.

Survivors include four daughters; Mrs. Wilson (Ruth) Weir of Sioux City, Mrs. Ralph (Pauline) Haigh of Carlsbad, Calif., Mrs. Julia Schroeder of Chicago and Mrs. Helen Kryl of Oakbrook, Ill.; two brothers, Paul of Mounds, Ill., and George of Carbondale, Ill.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The body will be sent from the Jack E. Becker Funeral Home in South Sioux City to the Carl Schlerf Funeral Home in Chicago for services and burial Thursday.

Typed by Kimberly Mayberry Stephans

Hazel D. Blodgett, Malone, Smidt
September 9, 1997, Sioux City Journal

Homer, Neb. – Hazel D. Smidt, 78, of Homer died Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997, at a Sioux City hospital following a brief illness.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Becker-Hunt Funeral home, with the Rev. Roger Miller, pastor of Kiefer Christian Church in Kiefer, Okla., officiating. Burial will be in Lyons City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mrs. Smidt was born Nov. 4, 1918, in Farnam, Neb., the daughter of William and Ora (Putman) Blodgett. She graduated from high school.
She married William A. Malone on June 13, 1935, in Pawnee City, Neb. He died April 15, 1993, in Omaha. She later married Paul Smidt.
Mrs. Smidt was employed as a cook in various restaurants in Nebraska and the Blue Valley Green Thumb in Hebron, Neb. She retired in 1993 and moved to Homer. She enjoyed collecting dolls and salt and pepper shakers.

Survivors include five sons and their wives, Jack and Iona Malone of Ogallala, Neb., James and Donna Malone and Jerry and Mary Jo Malone, all of Fremont, Neb., Terry and Joyce Malone of Hebron, Neb., and William Malone of Holdrege, Neb.; a daughter, Leona Jenkins of Homer; a sister, Helen Canning; 21 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Marvin and Marion Blodgett; and two sisters, Murial Hickenbottom and Ileen Smith.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, William, Timothy and Mitchel Hadan, Jerry Malone, Jr. and Steve, Shane, William, Mike and Joe Malone.
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Donna Mae Rosenbaum Simons
January 18, 1999, Sioux City Journal

South Sioux City – Donna Simons, 64, South Sioux City, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 after a lengthy illness.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elk Point with the Rev. Richard Wiekert officiate. Burial will be in the Elk Point Cemetery. Visitation will start at noon Monday with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Elk Point.

Mrs. Simons was born Feb. 9, 1934, in Elk Point to Howard and Ida Rosenbaum. She married Marvin Simons Jan. 10, 1953 in South Sioux City. She was a housewife and had many hobbies including fishing, bike riding, card playing, bingo and travelling. She was also a member of Immanuel Lutheran church in Elk Point.

Survivors include four sons, Marian and wife Peggy of Lan---, Fla., Lonnie and wife Joyce of South Sioux City, Rick and wife Edie of South Sioux City and shawn Simons of South Sioux City; two daughters, Starla Engle of South Sioux City and Tammy Holtz and husband Jeff of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; six sisters Lavonne Bensen and husband Amos of vermillion, S.D., Corriene Horton and husband Cecil of Akron, Iowa, Norriene Bengum and husband Howard of Elk Point, Virginia Sundleaf and husband LeRoy of Elk Point, Ruth Wirkus of Linn Grove, Iowa, Darlene Harrison and husband Richard of Sioux City; two brothers, Russel Rosenbaum and wife Janet of Elk Point, Randy Rosenbaum and wife Norma of Elk Point; and 40 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by brothers Richard and Orville and sister Marcella and sister-in-law Marlene Rosenbaum.
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Carole Jean, Mayberry, Sheehan
September 20, 1996, Sioux City Journal, page B10, col 1
South Sioux City – Carole Jean Sheehan, 62, of rural South Sioux City died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1996, at a Sioux City hospital after a brief illness.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at the Becker-Hunt Funeral Home with Helen Gatewood and Kari Bousquet officiating. Burial will be in the Dakota City Cemetery.
Mrs. Sheehan was born March 8, 1934, in Macy, Neb., the daughter of William T. and Marie (Yepma) Mayberry. She moved to South Sioux City in 1942.
On June 4, 1955, she married Eugene ‘Red’ Sheehan in Omaha. He died Nov. 2, 1991, in Omaha.
Survivors include a son, Guy and his wife, Kathi of South Sioux City; two daughters and their husbands, Tina and Tim Torticill of South Sioux City and Phyllis and Rene Obermeyer of Dakota City; a brother, Gilbert ‘Gib’ and his wife, Ruby of South Sioux City; a sister, Gail and her husband, Chuck Fowler of South Sioux City and 11 grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ted Mayberry and a nephew.
Pallbearers will be Richard and Robert Bousquet, John Mullen, Ken Moore, Roger Newcomb and Ted Mayberry.
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Frances M. Saunders

July 26, 1999, Sioux City Journal

Frances M. Saunders, 93, of Sioux City, died Sunday; Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.
Alice M. Pedersen – daughter lives Sioux City

Jackson, Neb – Alice M. Pedersen, 82, of Jackson died Friday, July 23, 1999, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Jackson, with the Rev. Wilfred J. Spenner officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Jackson. Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home in South Sioux City. The body will then be taken to the church for visitation from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a parish rosary at 4:30 p.m., and a Scriptural wake service at 7 p.m.

Mrs. Pedersen was born Nov. 27, 1916, in Jackson, the daughter of Fred H. and Amelia M. (Andersen) Wenther. She graduated from Ponca High School, and received her teaching certificate from Wayne State Teachers College.

She taught school at rural Jackson and Jackson Public School, and South Sioux City Public Schools.

She married Louis M. Pedersen on April 20, 1940, in Le Mars, Iowa. She lived on a farm at Jackson for her entire married life.

She enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers and working on the farm. She had a deep interest in cattle.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband; a son and his wife, Terry and Marcia of Jackson; a daughter and her husband, Sharie and Del Lieber of South Sioux City; six grandchildren: Kevin Pedersen, Lannette Brewer, Del VanCleave, Dan, Randy, and Richard Lieber; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Harvey and Alice Wenther of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Joe; two sisters, Margaret and Bonnie; and a great-granddaughter.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren: Dan, Randy, and Richard Lieber, Debby VanCleave, Lannette Brewer and Kevin Pedersen.

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Eycle P., Santee, Smith

Monday, April 10, 1978, South Sioux City Star

Mrs. B. Santee Services Today

Services for Mrs. Berten J. Santee, 74, 322 Seventh Ave., SSC, will be held at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in South Sioux.

The Rev. Denny M. Silk, the pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Dakota City Cemetery under the direction of the Jack Becker Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Jeff, Gregory, Carl J., Jack, Scott, Mark, Rick and Mike Santee, Eddie, Mickey and Alan Boyd.

Mrs. Santee died Monday at a Sturgis, S.D. hospital after a brief illness. She was visiting relatives there.

Mrs. Santee, former Eycle P. Smith was born Aug. 5, 1903, at Willington, Kan. She was married July 2, 1921, at South Sioux City. Her husband died in 1943 in South Sioux City.

Mrs. Santee was a long-time South Sioux City resident and a member of St. Paul Untied Methodist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Henry, Carl and George, all of Omaha; two daughters, Mrs. Stewart (Maretta) Ballinger of Visilia, Calif., and Mrs. Bernice Boyd of South Sioux City; a brother James of Faith, S.D., two sisters, Mrs. Lela Johnson of Rapid City, S.D.; 31 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

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Mary Jane Holbrook, Saltsgiver
January 6, 1999, Sioux City Journal; also Dakota County Star aka South Sioux City Star
Mary Jane Saltsgiver, 66, of Dakota City, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at a local hospital following a lengthy illness.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with the Rev. David Liewer of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in South Sioux City officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. and the family present from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mrs. Saltsgiver was born Sept. 6, 1932, at Sioux City to Grant E. and Hazel May (Powell) Holbrook. She married Albert A. Saltsgiver on November 30, 1946, at South Sioux City. She was a food service coordinator for the South Sioux City Public School District for 25 years, retiring in 1994. She was a resident of Dakota City for 44 years.

She was a member of the Dakota City American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing and crocheting.

Survivors include her husband; a son and his wife, Mark and Betty of Le Mars; five daughters, Sherry and her husband, Raymond Reifenrath, Jr., of Dakota city; Sonia Kuehl and her special friend, Marlon Snyder of Wall Lake, Iowa; Sheila and her husband, Dennis Smith of Dakota City; and Sindy and her husband Steve Snyder, of Lakeview, Iowa; two sisters and their husbands, Violet and Marshall Hamilton, and Margie McQuillen-Stamoulis and Antona Samoulis, all of Sioux City; 17 grandchildren, Raymond III and Rick Reifenrath, Kim Conway, Wade Kuehl, Lyn Eifert, Marty and Troy Twohig, Dawn Otterman, Crystal Pudenz, Cara Johnson, Corey Brenner, Stacy Sh----r, Christopher, Nicole and Tiffany Twiford, Misty and Matthew, and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Grant Holbrook, Jr.; a sister, Blanch Claaussen, and a grandson, John David Kuehl.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Note: There was a spot on the microfilm where grandchild, Stacy’ last name was, which made it unreadable.

Typed by Peggy Mayberry Powell

 Henrietta Young Sweisberger

February 14, 1960, Sioux City Journal-Tribune

Mrs. Henrietta Sweisberger, 69, 2615 S. Paxton street, died Friday at a hospital after a six-day illness.

Mrs. Sweisberger was born February 4, 1890 in New York City. She was married June 19, 1912 in New York to Charles Sweisberger. He died February 15, 1949 in Sioux City.

After residing at Sioux Falls, Mrs. Sweisberger moved to South Sioux City in 1932 and in 1934 she came to Sioux City.

Survivors include three sons, Bill of Sioux City, George of South Sioux City, and Charles of Portland, Ore; six daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Powell and Mrs. Joyce Prescott, both of Sioux City, and Mrs. Henrietta Gill, Mrs. Margaret Boyle, Mrs. Dorothy DeRoin and Mrs. Helen Boyle, all of Jackson, Neb; a brother, Bill Young and a sister, Miss Amelia Young, both of New York City, 30 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The body was taken to the Jack Becker funeral home in South Sioux City.

Typed by Peggy Mayberry Powell

Charles Sweisberger

February, 1949, Sioux City Journal

Veteran golf Pro Dies Here -- Charles Sweisberger, 60, taught in Area 20 Years

Charles Sweisberger, 60, widely known golf professional in the Sioux City area, died Tuesday at his home, 2615 S. Paxton street.

He spent more than 20 years teaching golf at various courses in South Dakota and Iowa, including many years of service at four links here.

Mr. Sweisberger began his career as a golf pro in South Dakota. He served two years at Michell, several at Chamberlain and then spent seven years at Elmwood course in Sioux Falls.

He came here in 1931 and directed Crystal Park course in South Sioux City. He later was at Meadow Grove two times and at Happy Hollow course three different times. In 1942, he was chosen as the professional at Morningside county Club, where he served four years. He signed as pro at Storm Lake, Iowa, golf club in 1946.

Mr. Sweisberger was born March 31, 1888, in Englewood, N.J.

Survivors include the widow, Henrietta; three sons, Charles of Portland, Ore., George of South Sioux City and William of Sioux City; six daughters, Mrs. Henrietta Quishenberry of Southwest City, Mo; Mrs. Margaret Boyle and Mrs. Helen Boyle of Jackson, Neb; Mrs Dorothy Boyle of Willis, Neb; and Mrs Charlotte Powell and Miss Joyce Elaine, both of Sioux City, and 15 grandchildren.

The Becker funeral service of South Sioux City has charge.

Typed by Peggy Mayberry Powell

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