Donald James Hansen, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, while planting this year’s crop. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Madison United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, May 15, 2022, also at the church. Donnie was born July 13, 1950, to Wayne and Gladys (Parker) Hansen in Ramona. He was born, raised, and has lived in Lake County all his life. He attended General Beadle...

Bruce E. Dudlay, age 65, of Chester, formerly of Huron, died Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his residence. Per his request, no services will be held. Bruce Edward Dudley was born on August 4, 1956, in Huron, to Jack and Shirley (Heath) Dudley. He graduated from Huron High School in 1974. He spent most of his life working in construction or long distance trucking. Many trips to Texas and the West coast made for lots of stories and laughter. His family always teased him that he was born 200 years...

Terry D. Nighbert, age 75, of Madison, passed away Monday May 2, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard. Memorial visitation will be 10-11:30 AM, Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Ellsworth Funeral Home in Madison. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Terry Nighbert was born on April 16, 1947, in Madison, to Roy and Guylene (Olson) Nighbert. He attended Madison schools, served in the U.S. Army, and was employed by Keever Roofing and Rosebud Manufacturing for...

Dean L. Nighbert, age 80, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Legacy Rehab House in Upland, CA.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Michael R. Ferrell, age 79, of Madison, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Madison Regional Health System. Per his request, no services will be held. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Kathleen “Kathy” Thrun, age 61 of Madison, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Sanford USD Medical Center. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Ellsworth Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday. Kathleen Jean Thrun “Kathy” was born August 3, 1960, at Flandreau, the 2nd of 3 children born to Freddie and Viola (Woodbury) Thrun. The family lived in Colman, where...

Joyce D. Severson, age 91, of Madison, died Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Joyce was born on July 22, 1930, to Richard and Anna Serfling in De Smet. She spent her childhood on a farm in rural De Smet, and while in High School she had many part time jobs in De Smet. She moved to Madison to attendthe Eastern Normal College and then taught in a country school. She married Harold Severson and together they...

Jennifer Lynn Rezac-Meehan, age 48, of Madison, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 27, 2022, after a valiant battle with Parkinsons Disease. Per her request, no services will be held. Jennifer was born on December 12, 1973, to Henry and Susan Rezac in Richmond, VA. After attending school in Marietta, GA, she moved to Iowa and later attended DSU. Jennifer met her husband David Meehan Jr. while attending college at DSU. They married on November 12, 1998. Jennifer will be...

Iola E. Robson, age 88, of Madison, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison. Private family services will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Ellsworth Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lake Park Cemetery, rural Rutland. Visitation open to the public will be 4-6 PM, Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Ellsworth Funeral Home. Iola E. Scholl was born on April 14, 1933, in Madison, to Fred and Johanna (Rittel) Scholl. She attended high school in Madison,...

Elizabeth Mary Menches, age 84, of Madison, went to be with Jesus Christ her Savior on January 17, 2022, after a short cancer battle. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Ellsworth Funeral Home in Madison. Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ramona. Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Thursday at the funeral home, with a prayer service at 7 PM. Elizabeth (AKA “Dolly” by relatives and friends) was born in Ramona, on 1/22/1937 to...