Ellsworth & Willoughby Funeral Homes

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.

Start your pre-planning journey today:
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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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04/29/2026

Randall “Randy” Woslager, age 64, of Wentworth, SD died Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home under hospice care. The family will hold a celebration of life on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Woslager residence (6394 Fischer Dr, Wentworth, SD 57075)

Randy was born on October...

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04/28/2026

Greetings friends, we invite anyone who has experienced a loss to subscribe to our free daily grief notes on our website ewfhs.com. Click the menu, then resources, then grief support, then 365 Days of Healing. I read them every day and find them very helpful for every day living. God Bless 🙏

Ellsworth Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Madison, South Dakota provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our c... Learn More

04/19/2026

Patrick “Pat” Bernard Mallett, age 56, of Madison, SD, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away on April 16th, 2026, in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30AM, Friday, April 24, 2026 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison. I...

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04/17/2026

Holly Mentele, 72, of Epiphany, South Dakota passed away April 16, 2026, at Good Samaritan, Howard, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial will be, 10:30AM, Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Epiphany Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5PM to 7PM on Friday...

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04/16/2026

Please join us for our Community Grief Support Gathering on Sunday, April 19th at 3:00pm. 🙏🏼 All are welcome! 🧡