Suzette Occhibone 1946 - 2024

OCCHIBONE, SORENSEN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- volunteer (email)
Date: 4/22/2024 at 22:06:43

Sioux City Journal
9 April 2024

Suzette Occhibone of Sioux City formerly of Storm Lake was born February 20, 1946 to Maurice Sorensen and Lenora Fay in Fort Dodge Iowa. Suzette was 77 when she was tragically taken October 26,2023. While we grapple with the shock and pain of this sudden departure, we are gathering to celebrate her life, to honor her memory and find solace in our shared grief. A brief service will be held at the Storm Lake Cemetery, 1801 E Lakeshore Dr. Storm Lake Iowa on April 14 at 1:00pm. A Celebration of life and luncheon following at one of her many fishing spots, the Chautauqua Park Shelter 410 Lakeshore Dr. Storm Lake. Please bring photos and fishing stories to share.

She is preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Lenora. Her beloved husband of 46 years Joseph Occhibone. Her in-laws Lewis and Elva Iosty. Brother Edwin Sorensen, brother Maurice Sorensen, sister Marilyn Hitt. Those cherishing her memory include sister in-law, Janet Sorensen of California, Brother-in-law Dennis Iosty (Pamella) of Storm Lake. Suzette leaves behind a wonderful bunch of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and fishing buddies. Also, her daughter Sandra and husband Barry Clark of Council Bluffs Iowa. Grandson T.J. Mrsny (Erin), grandson Chad Mrsny (Amanda), granddaughter Chantel Strohbehn (Logan), grandson Kenton Russell and 11 great grandchildren. Suzette leaves behind a legacy of love, and resilience. Her memory will inspire us to be better and to cherish our time with loved ones.