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Elizabeth Gertrude “Betty” Martinmaas Dalton

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Birth	:	22 Mar 1924 Polo, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 Sep 2017 Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Ann's Cemetery, Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5222015, -98.9732971
Description	:	Elizabeth Gertrude "Betty" Dalton, 93, of Pierre, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2017 at The Pierre Care and Rehab Facility in Pierre. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller. Burial followed at St. Ann's Cemetery, Miller. Betty was born on March 22, 1924 in Polo, South Dakota to Gerhard and Josephine (Hemetsberger) Martinmaas. Betty graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell, SD in 1944. She continued her education by attending summer school and night classes at Northern State University, South Dakota State University, Augustana College and Huron College where she graduated... Read More	Elizabeth Gertrude "Betty" Dalton, 93, of Pierre, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2017 at The Pierre Care and Rehab Facility in Pierre. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller. Burial followed at St. Ann's Cemetery, Miller. Betty was born on March 22, 1924 in Polo, South Dakota to Gerhard and Josephine (Hemetsberger) Martinmaas. Betty graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell, SD in 1944. She continued her education by attending summer school and night classes at Northern State University, South Dakota State University, Augustana College and Huron College where she graduated in 1971 with a BA degree in Education. Betty married Forrest Dalton, her husband of 73 years on September 6, 1944. After moving to Highmore, SD, Betty began her teaching career. Over the next 16 years, the couple welcomed 8 children into their home and Betty set about teaching them her love of life. Betty's children remember her as a kind and gentle mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Betty was a dedicated teacher, spending 24 years teaching at country schools in Hand and Hyde Counties. Betty spent the next 17 years teaching in Mound City and Pollock, SD, retiring in 1988. She was a caring individual who loved children and who was passionate about educating students. She was especially proud and fond of her 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Betty was an accomplished organist who enjoyed playing for family and friends. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening and crafts. Betty was an active and dedicated member of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Eureka, SD where she was an active member of the Altar Society. Betty is survived by her husband, Forrest of Pierre; children: Patricia (Charles) Thell of Freeport, MN, Char (Larry) Morton of Laurel, MT, Lynette (Ron) Bousquet of Broken Arrow, OK, Forrest Jr. of Tulsa, OK, Cindy (Lawayne) Egeberg of Hazen, ND, Anita (Jim) Dornbusch of Pierre, and Tim of Eureka; 16 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Terry Allen; two infant sons; a son-in-law, Ron Bousquet; grand-son, Mitch Morton; great grand-daughter, Rachel Morton; great-great granddaughter, Elizabeth VanCleave; and 8 brothers and sisters. The family would like to thank the staff at The Pierre Care and Rehab Facility for the care and love they showed Betty for the last 6 years. Reck Funeral Home, Miller

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Elizabeth Gertrude “Betty” Martinmaas Dalton's memorial is located at: Saint Ann's Cemetery, Miller, Hand County, USA.
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Elizabeth Gertrude “Betty” Martinmaas Dalton death on 21 Sep 2017 in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.5222015
Longitude: -98.9732971

Family Members:

Parent

Gerhard Martinmaas

(1863 - 1937)

Josephine Hemetsberger Martinmaas

(1879 - 1968)

Spouse

Forest Howard Dalton

(1925 - 2021)

Siblings

Joseph M. Danter

(1906 - 1948)

Frances Elanora Danter Schlichte

(1910 - 2003)

Mary Theresa Martinmaas Pawlovich

(1919 - 2001)

Rose Marie Martinmaas Danburg

(1921 - 2015)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

2. G A R Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

3. Hillcrest Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5207000, -99.0006100

4. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

5. Beulah Cemetery
Vayland, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6060982, -98.8060989

6. Morningside Cemetery
Ree Heights, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5147018, -99.1903000

7. Sunbeam Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

8. Alden Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6775017, -99.1203003

9. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

10. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

11. Burdette Cemetery
Burdette, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7002983, -98.7869034

12. McCord Cemetery
Wessington, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

13. Howell Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757988, -98.9766998

14. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

15. Buffalo Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

16. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

17. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

18. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

19. Cedar Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2775002, -99.2238998

20. Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2106018, -98.9056015

21. Highmore Cemetery
Highmore, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5074997, -99.4197006

22. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Highmore, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5063800, -99.4214900

23. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8302994, -99.1106033

24. Mondamin Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2158012, -99.1238022