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06/14/2026

Lyle Grove, age 90, of Howard, died Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Whispering Winds Senior Living Center. Funeral Services will be 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Howard. Burial will follow at Belleview Cemetery, rural Howard. Visitation will begin at noon at the church, p...

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06/12/2026

Tom Wilks, age 64, of Howard, died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home. No services are planned at this time.

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06/11/2026

Tim Walker passed away on June 11 at the age of 56 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, June 14, 2026, at The Church of the Nazarene in Madison. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Tim’s life and to celebrate the man...

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06/10/2026

Douglas Merager, age 86, of Madison, SD, passed away Wed., June 10, 2026, at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls. Arrangements are pending.

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06/09/2026

LaDonna Rae Rasmussen, née Wattnem, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Brownsburg, Indiana, at the age of 74. Arrangements are pending with Ellsworth & Willoughby Funeral Homes.

LaDonna was born on July 10th, 1951, in Estelline, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Raymond and Juli...

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05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Their courage, devotion, and selflessness have secured the freedoms we enjoy every day. As our community gathers in remembrance, may we never forget those who gave everything for our country.

We are honored to continue the tradition of supporting our veterans and remembering their legacy.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13

May we remember. May we honor. May we never forget. 🇺🇸

There is still time to come on down to the Lake County Courthouse for the 11 AM program. Come see the beautiful flags!

05/23/2026

05/13/2026

Planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family ❤️

Pre-planning allows your loved ones to focus on healing and remembering — not making difficult decisions during an emotional time. It also gives you the opportunity to make your wishes known and ensure every detail reflects your life and values.

At Ellsworth & Willoughby Funeral Homes, we’re here to guide you through the process with compassion and care.

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05/06/2026

Scott Janke, age 64, of Madison, died, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his home under hospice care. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, May 11 at the Ellsworth Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Graceland Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the Madison VFW following the burial. Visitation will...

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