Brenda Ann DeCurtins

Brenda Ann DeCurtins, age 63, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital.

A visitation with family present, will take place from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Miller Funeral Home - Downtown (507 S Main Ave) in Sioux Falls. A prayer service will begin at 3:30 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 24, 2026, at St. Lambert Catholic Church (1000 S Bahnson Ave) in Sioux Falls. Following the Funeral Mass, interment will take place at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. Everyone is invited back to the church following the burial for a time of fellowship and lunch.

Brenda was born on August 20, 1962, to Andy and Joanne (Tofley) Block in Webster, SD. Growing up, Brenda took care of many animals. She especially loved when one of their calves was brought into their living room and bottle fed. She enjoyed raising rabbits and showed many of them at the local fair. Her favorite rabbit, Thumper, would come to her when she clapped her hands and called his name.

Brenda spent many hours working alongside her dad, including building grain elevators. Her dad modified motorcycles so she could ride along with him before her feet could reach the ground.

While attending Webster High School, Brenda worked at A&W and Breske’s Cafe. After graduating, she waitressed at Caesar’s Palace in Aberdeen, and also babysat for her Aunt Nancy. It was during this time that Brenda met Nancy’s friend, Russell DeCurtins, who quickly became the love of her life. Some days Brenda thanked Nancy and others she cursed her out for it.

Brenda and Russell were married on June 28, 1980. Together they raised three children and many litters of puppies. Brenda spent her working days as a bookkeeper. She also ran an in-home daycare for several years.

Brenda loved traveling and planning family vacations. She truly enjoyed the outdoors and taking photographs of nature. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she spent as much time with them as she could.

Over nearly 20 years, Brenda battled 4 cancers. Her longest fight was with CML and she fought hard until the very end. She will be deeply missed by her children: Christopher, Micki (Jason), and Denise (Chad); her grandchildren: William, Alyssa, Langston, Kohen, Gavin, and Emmalyn; her siblings: Jodi (Alan), Lonnie, Rhonda (Mike); her close relatives: Jenny Cummings, and Michael DeCurtins; and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Greeting Brenda in heaven will be her husband, her mother and father, and her beloved poodles, Penny and Jojo.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Avera McKennan in gratitude for the care and financial assistance they provided to Brenda during her cancer journey.