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Martha Geraldine Haugland Rankin

Birth	:	19 Jun 1933 Murdo, Jones County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	25 Dec 2009 Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Draper Cemetery, Draper, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.9322014, -100.5475006
Description	:	Martha Rankin of Fort Pierre passed away December 25, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre. Her children and grandchildren were all there with her for Christmas Eve. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Tuesday, December 29, at St. John's Catholic Church in Fort Pierre with a Prayer Service at 7:00PM. Services will be at 11:00AM, Wednesday, December 30, at St. John's Catholic Church in Fort Pierre with burial at Draper Cemetery. Martha Geraldine Rankin was born June 19, 1933, in Murdo, SD, to Anfin and Inger (Sletto) Haugland. She grew up on a ranch south of Draper and graduated from... Read More	Martha Rankin of Fort Pierre passed away December 25, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre. Her children and grandchildren were all there with her for Christmas Eve. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Tuesday, December 29, at St. John's Catholic Church in Fort Pierre with a Prayer Service at 7:00PM. Services will be at 11:00AM, Wednesday, December 30, at St. John's Catholic Church in Fort Pierre with burial at Draper Cemetery. Martha Geraldine Rankin was born June 19, 1933, in Murdo, SD, to Anfin and Inger (Sletto) Haugland. She grew up on a ranch south of Draper and graduated from Murdo schools in 1951. She attended Yankton College where she competed nationally on the oral interpretation and debate team before graduating in 1955 with a degree in Speech and Education and a minor in English. Martha was united in marriage to Clifford Rankin on June 18, 1955, in Draper. She was employed as a high school teacher at Draper High School. In 1967, Martha and Clifford moved to Ft. Pierre where she taught at Stanley County Middle and High Schools. Her true interest was in English and Journalism and she had many students who won awards for oral interpretation and yearbook. Martha worked with husband Clifford to own and operate Rankin Implement in Draper, Fort Pierre, and Wall. She worked various office positions throughout the Pierre-Ft. Pierre area, including the Capital University Center, South Dakota State Legislature, and Stanley County States Attorney office. She was also an entrepreneur who operated several small businesses. Martha enjoyed playing bridge and Mah Jong, traveling, judging student speech contests, and meeting people. She was also very active in the community as a member of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), the SD Historical Society, R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), Zonta, the Verendrye Museum Board, and the Dakota Prairie Bank Board. She also volunteered at the Heritage Store in the Cultural Heritage Center and served on the Commission on Judicial Qualifications. Martha developed many special friendships through her activities and enjoyed the quality time spent socializing with friends. Music was very important to Martha. She was a member of the Saint John's Catholic Church where she frequently played the organ and occasionally joined the choir. She also taught piano lessons for many years in her home to local children. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford, her parents, and step-mother Iris. Isburg Funeral Home website- 2009

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Martha Geraldine Haugland Rankin's memorial is located at: Draper Cemetery, Draper, Jones County, USA.
When did Martha Geraldine Haugland Rankin death?
Martha Geraldine Haugland Rankin death on 25 Dec 2009 in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.9322014
Longitude: -100.5475006

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Draper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9322014, -100.5475006

2. Murdo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8802986, -100.7035980

3. Vera Cemetery
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4. Vivian Cemetery
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5. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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6. Mathews Family Cemetery
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7. Saint Philip Episcopal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6788400, -100.6305700

8. Rattlesnake Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6620120, -100.4439850

9. Burnette Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7717018, -100.8666992

10. Lower Camp Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6311800, -100.6774000

11. Hilmoe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7510986, -100.1793976

12. Rosebud Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6632996, -100.2917023

13. Saint Georges Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6633000, -100.2917000

14. Medicine Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9053001, -100.0952988

15. Saint Catherine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6666370, -100.2805800

16. Riverview Cemetery
Capa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0952400, -100.9668100

17. Presho Cemetery
Presho, Lyman County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9108658, -100.0631256

18. Holy Angels Cemetery
Presho, Lyman County, USA
Coordinate: 43.8911018, -100.0643997

19. Saint Marks Catholic Cemetery
Capa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1247100, -100.9948900

20. White River Cemetery
White River, Mellette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5749890, -100.7502510

21. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9623000, -101.0843100

22. Saint Paul German Lutheran Cemetery
White River, Mellette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7803439, -101.0513015

23. Good Road Cemetery
Corn Creek, Mellette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7856000, -101.0609400

24. Standing Elk Cemetery
White River, Mellette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5722900, -100.7847500