Barbara Ann Jones Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Ann Jones of Brandon, South Dakota, who passed away on April 19, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ann Jones to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Reinhold "Red" Bethke; her brothers, Dennis "Denny" Bethke and Michael "Mike" Bethke; her husband Jack Mader; and her sons-in-law, Daniel Christensen and James VerMeer.
She is survived by: her parent Margarie Bethke (Wood); her children, Kim Christensen, Jackie VerMeer, Bart Jones (Ronda Rubin) and Blaine Jones (Annie); her grandchildren, Jamie VerMeer, Julie Westphalen (Michael), Justin VerMeer, Andy Jones (Amy), Nathan Jones (Harpreet), Jarod Jones (Beth), Brittany Stewart (Tucker), Scarlett Felix (Jacob), Tucker Melmer (Kati Antonie), Molly Biber (Joshua), Maddie Melmer, Brodie Jones, Christian Jones and Ainsley Jones; her great grandchildren, Aria, Emmalyn, Tysen, Avery, Allie, Breckin, Raiden, Liam, Lakin, Logan, Lexis, Cade, Caileigh, Nolan, Emilia, Ivory and David; her sister-in-law Lillian Bethke; her nieces and nephews, Kay Lynn VanHolland (Tim), Stacey Sieverding (John), Danny Bethke (Sharon) and David Bethke (Mary); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Ava Sieverding, Sara Ross (Warren), Amanda O'Neil (Matthew), Cole VanHolland, Carter VanHolland, Hunter Sieverding, Travis Bethke (Ayla) and Trevor Bethke (Sarah); and her friend Dick Coots.
