Margaret Maxine (Griffin) Anderson was born June 8, 1921 to Fred and Ethel (Marrington) Griffin in Philip, SD. She joined an older brother Clifford.

Following the untimely death of her mother, at the age of two, Maxine was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marrington. She attended rural Haakon county schools and Pierre High School.

Maxine was united in marriage to Arthur Hutchinson in October, 1940. A daughter, Merle Ann, was born to this union in Ohio, where Maxine resided until 1948. In February 1950, Maxine married Calvin Hoag, who adopted Merle Ann, and a son, Fred, was born to this family in 1959. They made their home in Philip, SD. While raising her children, Maxine worked as a telephone operator and a bookkeeper. She was also an accomplished seamstress and talented crafter for many years. Visible in her family by her nurturing, is her love of music, creativity and hospitality. Six years ago, due to failing health, Maxine moved to Wesleyen Health Care Center in Rapid City, SD. She soon became a favorite resident, grandma, and friend.

Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter, Merle Ann Elshere-Haveman and her husband Mel of Black Hawk, SD; her son, Fred Hoag and his wife Claudette of Philip; seven grandchildren, Steven Elshere of Bloomington, Illinois; Laura Sever and her husband Jeff of Rapid City, SD; Julie Furchner and her husband Scott of Ft. Pierre, SD; Jennifer Kennedy and her husband Doug of Las Vegas, Nevada; Josh Hoag and Jeremy Hoag of Aberdeen, SD; and Erick Hoag of Philip; nine great-grandchildren; Tyler, Trent, and Taryn Sever; Dustin and Jordan Cazier; Trina Elshere; Douglas Kennedy, Jr.; Morgan and Ethan Hoag; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband Charles A. Anderson, Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her brother; and the fathers of her two children.

Funeral services for M. Maxine Anderson age 81 of Rapid City and formerly of Philip were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 5, 2003 at the United Church in Philip with Pastor Al Brucklacher officiating.

Maxine died late Monday evening at the Wesleyan Health Care Center in Rapid City, SD.

Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Philip and one hour before the services at the church on Saturday.

Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery of Philip.

A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
10:00 a.m. Saturday April 5, 2003
United Church 
Philip, South Dakota 
MINISTER
Pastor Al Brucklacher
READER
Julie Furchner
MUSIC
John Hester - Pianist
Special Music
Laurie Sever- "The Rose"
USHERS
Rusty Baye and Mike Miller
PALLBEARERS
Josh Hoag - Jeremy Hoag
Erick Hoag - Jeff Sever
Tyler Sever - Steven Elshere
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
PFC Trent Sever - Dustin Cazier
Jordan Cazier - Douglas Kennedy Jr.
Morgan Hoag - Ethan Hoag
Trina Elshere - Taryn Sever
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota
May the road rise up to meet you
The wind be always at you back
The sunshine warm upon your face
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.