Jack Hoffman has died after his latest battle with brain cancer. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hoffman’s hometown of Atkinson confirmed his death in a Facebook post. “God has summoned our brother Jack Hoffman into eternal life in the glories of heaven. Blessed be his memory among us.”
Visitation for Jack will Friday, Jan. 17th, from 5-8 p.m. at the church. The funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 18th, at 10:30am at the Atkinson Community Center. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
In December his family said in a CaringBridge post that they are praying for a miracle after recent tests revealed multiple new tumors. Jack’s mother, Brianna, shared that he was preparing for a second cycle of chemotherapy when a sudden illness disrupted their plans.
An initial MRI indicated possible tumor growth and further tests confirmed new tumors in his brain stem, cerebellum, ventricles and spine. He was admitted to Children’s Hospital for a few days to manage his symptoms before returning home to Atkinson.
The 19-year-old Hoffman missed his college finals for the semester. Jack was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2011 and led to the creation of the Team Jack Foundation. Money raised goes for pediatric brain cancer research. The family says they are grateful for continued prayers and support.