Tammy Sue DenHerder
December 7, 1960 ~ March 25, 2026
Tammy S. DenHerder, 65, Valley Springs, SD, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, after a short battle with lung cancer.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, SD, with a Memorial Service beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Tammy Sue DenHerder was born on December 7, 1960, at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, the daughter of Kenneth (Skeeter) and Jean (Swenson) DenHerder. She grew up in Valley Springs, SD, and graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1979. She was married three times and out of the last marriages came two beautiful daughters. She lived in Sioux Falls and Valley Springs with the majority being in Valley Springs. She had many jobs and enjoyed interacting with her customers.
Tammy enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her daughters and granddaughters. She loved going to the lake and on vacations all over the country. Family get-togethers were her favorite and brought joy when everyone was together. She loved watching her granddaughters play sports and was their biggest support.
Tammy is survived by her two daughters, Loraea (Randy) Krull, Beaver Creek, MN, and Larissa (Jordan) Walker, Sioux Falls, SD; five granddaughters, Alyssa, Tamie Kay, Rilynn, and Gracie Krull, and Aurora Walker; two brothers, Tim and Troy DenHerder, both of Valley Springs; two nieces, Sadie DenHerder Elsberry and Sony Swanson, both of Garretson. She is also survived by many other friends and family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Jean; and nephew, Nathan DenHerder.
So sorry for your loss. Went to school with Tammy and over the years when would run into her, always had great conversations.
RIP
So sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. I lived across the hall from her in Brandon and she was a great neighbor as well as a good friend! Family meant everything to Tammy. Hoping the many memories she left behind will help her family get through this very sad time and in the days, weeks to come. RIP Tammy.
So sorry to hear of Tammy’s passing. She was so special to her extended family and friends. Many blessings being sent to her and family. 🌸🌺
So sorry I was in the hospital myself and didn’t get to come see you . At least we texted together daily while we were both in and I’m happy for that . Gonna miss you Sis .
Sorry for your loss Loraea and Larissa and Families, May God Bless Her and may She Rest in His Peace.