Nancy Lynn Gage
September 3, 1956 ~ August 29, 2025
Nancy L. Gage, 68, Sioux Falls, died Friday, August 29, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center, from sudden and unexpected health reasons.
Visitation will be 4:30pm ~ 6:30pm, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church (5001 E. Madison St., Sioux Falls, SD). Memorial Services will begin at 6:30pm.
Nancy Lynn Star was born in Corsica, SD, to Donald and Henrietta (Dyk) Star. Nancy graduated from Corsica High School in 1974. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel cared for and loved—whether as a devoted mother and Nana, a cherished neighbor, or a friend whose kindness touched countless lives.
Nancy attended Nettleton College, where she trained as a medical assistant. Though her own health prevented her from pursuing that career for long, she never stopped caring for others, earning the love and admiration of many as the neighborhood mom. She loved making cards and other crafts, baking bread, camping, and most of all, being the very best Nana to her grandson, Truman. Her faith was a guiding light in her life, and she was an active member of Messiah New Hope Church in Sioux Falls, where she and her husband, Steve, served on the church building committee.
Nancy died while enjoying one of her favorite activities—camping with friends—surrounded by the joy and laughter she so often brought to others.
Nancy will be deeply missed by her husband, Steven Gage; her son, Eric (Holly) Gage, Sioux Falls; one grandson, Truman Gage; her brothers, Harlan (Joyce) Star, and Dale (Lisa) Star; and one sister, Ione Bendt.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Henrietta (Dyk) Star.
Nancy’s life touched countless people with her love, warmth, and generosity. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit, kindness, and devotion to family will live on in all who knew her.
My deepest sympathy to Nancy’s family. As a child, I would visit my grandmother and the Star family lived across the street from her. Nancy and I were just a couple months apart. We attended the same church in Corsica growing up. We recently reconnected on Facebook. I saw her and her mom a few years ago in Mitchell which was nice to visit together. I could tell her grandson was very special to her. So sorry for your loss. God be with you all.