Norma Jean Najt Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Norma Jean Najt of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who passed away on May 29, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Jean Najt to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Nelsen and Marvel Nelsen (Bauman); her former husband Darwin Kruger; her husband Jim Najt; her son Michael Kruger; and her brother Darwin Nelsen.

She is survived by: her great grandchild Norma; her children, Lynette Buntenbach of Pipestone, MN, Bruce Kruger (Twila) of Sioux Falls, SD and Lance Kruger (Misun) of Tacoma, WA; her grandchildren, Patrick Kruger (Chastity), Luke Kruger (Megan), Holly Kruger (Tommy), Shawn Lunde, Brandon Kruger (Virginia), Kayla Reilly (Adam), Brooks Kruger (Hillary), Brittney Schaunaman (Troy), Brady Kruger (Kelsie), Chad Kruger (Hanyoo) and Matthew Kruger (Lani); and her siblings, Glenn Nelsen (Dianne), Dennis Nelsen (Cindy), Delores Schuman (Dale), Carol Anderson (Dale) and Karen Schultz.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 2nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the George Boom Funeral Home (3408 E 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103).