Melissa Ann Jensen's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Melissa Ann Jensen

April 22, 1939 - September 1, 2025 (86 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Melissa Ann Jensen's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home

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Melissa Ann Jensen

April 22, 1939 - September 1, 2025 (86 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Melissa Ann Jensen Obituary

In loving memory of Melissa Ann Jensen (Brookings, South Dakota), who departed this world on September 1, 2025 at the age of 86. Melissa Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Melissa Ann may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Gault and Elsie Gault (Rasmussen); and her son William. She is survived by: her husband Darrell Jensen; her children, Thom Jensen of Volga, SD and Jane Jensen of Volga, SD; her daughter-in-law Dawn Jensen; and her grandchildren, John, Katie Jensen of Brookings, SD, Elizabeth Soost (John) of Brookings, SD, Abigail Teubert (Jake) of Brookings, SD and Ellen Jensen of Stillwater, OK. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home



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