Violet Bender, 69

Violet Hazel Bender, 69, of Brandon, passed away peacefully at home from a long-term illness on Saturday, July 29, 2023 surrounded by her family. 

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home.

She is survived by her mother, Beverly Ericksen, Dell Rapids; brother, Hubert “Hubby” (Joann) Ericksen Jr. of Minnesota; sisters, Jeannie Luther, Sioux Falls, Faith Ericksen, Colton, Cheryl Ruth, Sioux Falls, Dawn Hawkins (Bill), Colton, Fran Ericksen, Sioux Falls, and Vickie Hemmingsen (Darrell), Madison; her children, Jim (Kristie) Fitzgerald, Sioux Falls, Steven (Jaime) Fitzgerald of Florida; Amy (Mark) Burger, Brandon; step-children, Melanie Bender of Nevada, Anna (Matt) Winfrey, Sioux Falls, Laura (Ryan) Hannusch, Ames, Iowa, Stephanie Bender and Bryan Bender, both of Texas; more than 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Memorials and condolences can be mailed to 1289 S. Lakota Ave., Brandon, SD 57005 in care of Amy Burger. Any monetary memorials will be used for funeral costs and medical bills. 

For online condolences, visit Barnett-lewis.com