Noma Elaine Buss, 65, Steen, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.Services were Thursday, Aug. 12, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills. The Rev. Lowell Berg officiated. Noma Hicks was born to Benjamin and Alma (Nelson) Hicks on Dec. 16, 1938, in Rowena, S.D. She was raised and received her education in the Rowena area. She married Paul Buss on Nov. 9, 1955. After their marriage, they lived in Rowena. They later moved to Ash Creek. Mrs. Buss enjoyed writing letters, taking pictures, playing Farkel and cards. She also loved her collections of dolls and bunny memorabilia. Survivors include her husband, Paul Buss; six children, Howard (Nancy) Buss, Hardwick, Debb (Bill) Tiesler, Ellsworth, Vernon (Cheryl) Buss, Valley Springs, S.D., Ralph Buss, Ash Creek, Sharon (Randy) Schomacker, Luverne, and Tim (Wendy) Buss, Hills; 10 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Victor Hicks, Sioux Falls; three sisters, Frances (Kenny) Lutz, Sioux Falls, Helen Mansker, Longview, Wash., Beverly (Alvin) Dykstra, Flandreau, S.D.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Buss was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Nancy, and one brother. Hartquist Funeral Home – Engebretson Chapel, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.