Naomi “LeAnn” VandenBussche
September 17, 1958 ~ December 18, 2025
(and yes—she would absolutely roll her eyes at her middle name being included)
Naomi “LeAnn” VandenBussche , 67, Valley Springs, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, with her daughter and two oldest grandchildren at her side.
Only Private Family services will be held. Flowers may be sent to Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon, SD, until Christmas Eve.
Naomi L. Knock was born on September 17, 1958, in Clear Lake, SD, to Nick and Louise (Hoium) Knock. In her youth, she challenged her parents quite a bit—passing that spirited trait on to her own daughter. Naomi attended Grant-Deuel High School, where she participated in cheerleading, and graduated in 1976. She later attended vo-tech, where she also cheered, beginning a life defined not just by hard work, but by grit, heart, and an unmistakable presence.
On July 11, 1981, Naomi married the love of her life, Lloyd T. VandenBussche. Together, they built a life rooted in family, resilience, and loyalty, raising their family on a farm in Beaver Creek, MN. Naomi held various jobs over the years, always showing up strong and dependable, and finished out her career at the EROS Data Center, retiring in 2021.
Naomi loved the Fourth of July—the celebration, the gathering, the food, the feeling of summer and togetherness. She absolutely hated winter and made no secret about it.
Naomi was strong, resilient, kind, loving, feisty, stubborn, and never one to sugarcoat the truth. She told it like it was—and you always knew exactly where you stood with her. She had a warm, welcoming spirit and a way of making people feel at home, often with laughter close behind. She was so much fun, deeply loyal, and fiercely loving.
Naomi is survived by her daughter, Deidre (Tanner); her beloved grandchildren, Dante, Loretta, and Sutton; her sister, Nancy (Arlen); her nephew, Tyrel (Lexie); several dear friends; and her cherished cat, Furball.
Naomi was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lloyd; her parents; and her infant brother, Lynn.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the compassionate staff at the Dougherty Hospice House for their kindness, care, and support during Naomi’s final days.
Mom, if reincarnation is real, I hope you are my mom in every lifetime. I love you forever and always.
Love, DO
My sympathy to Deidre and all of Naomi’s family. I met Naomi when she started dating Bush and she instantly become one of the “gang’. I was honored to be in their wedding and we had many great times together. As life sometimes happens I hadn’t seen them in many years but I thought of them often and cherish the memories I have of them both.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Naomi at Gateway – and the picture you chose is how I will always remember her – full of laughter and smiles. Rest in peace, Naomi.
I am sorry for your loss 🙏