Nancy Kay Backer, 79, of Brandon, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls. The family will be present for a memorial Visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026 at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon. The memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026 also at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon. Following the memorial service, the family invites all to join them for a celebration at the Brandon Golf Course.
Obituaries
Memorial services for Albert Benoit, 97, of Sioux Falls, were held Friday, July 17, 2026, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Sioux Falls. Interment will be held at a later date in Bellingham, Mass. Mr. Benoit passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Carol J. Currier, 98, of Sioux Falls, passed away at her home on Lake Lorraine on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
A private graveside service was held Friday, July 10, 2026 at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls.
Phillip Joseph Bechtold, 90, of Sioux Falls, died Monday, July 6, 2026, at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls. His cemetery service was held Friday, July 10, 2026, at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life followed at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Sioux Falls.
William Stuerman, 63, of Sioux Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
He is survived by his brother, Randall (Erica) Stuerman of Bloomington, Ill.; sisters, Carlina Goettsch, Sioux Falls, Roxanna (Daniel) Grogan, Brandon; nieces and nephews, Cassondra, Joshua (Traci), Allie, Ethan, James, Dean, Xander and Sorin.
We lost Mitchel James Thompson on Monday, July 6, 2026, to a broken heart at just 45 years old.
Visitation is from 10 a.m.-Noon Saturday, July 18, at Heartland Funeral Home, with a short time of sharing at 11:30 a.m.
Joshua Kevin Hohn, 46, of Sioux Falls, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by his family at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Laurel “Laurie” Fjellestad, 76, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Ava’s House.
Funeral services are planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery, Mitchell,
Daphne Dunger, 87, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Saturday morning, July 11, 2026, at Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Per her wish, her physical body is being donated to the University of South Dakota.
A visitation is planned for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 18th Street Church, 2400 W. 18th St., Sioux Falls, with a service following at 10:30 a.m.
Joshua Kevin Hohn, 46, of Sioux Falls, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by his family at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service celebrating Josh’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. His family will be present to greet friends for a memorial visitation from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, with a time of memory sharing at 6:30 p.m., also at the funeral home. Instead of formal attire, wear something that represents your connection with Josh to both services. (Some examples could be Chicago Bears or Cubs gear; softball shirts; Lincoln High School, etc.) more information is available at www.georgeboom.com.
