JoAnn Hynes

of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Thursday, April 27, 2023
at her home in Rapid City surrounded by loved ones at the age of 90

Dolores JoAnn Hynes was born January 25, 1933, in Quinn, South Dakota to Roy and Violet (Hildebrandt) Johnson. She enjoyed singing, dancing, playing the piano, and gardening. JoAnn loved the purple Iris and adorned her flower garden and home with them. She graduated from Quinn High School where she attended all 12 years of her education. She had a beautiful voice and sang at many school functions.

JoAnn obtained her Teaching Certificate at Black Hills Teacher's College in Spearfish. She taught for one year in a country, one-room schoolhouse south of Quinn, which included first through eighth grades. One of her favorite and most rewarding jobs was working alongside Dr. Ole Hvam at the Quinn Hospital. She spent most of her working years as a bookkeeper and/or office manager for several local businesses.

JoAnn married John Hynes on November 3, 1951 in Rapid City, and to this union they were blessed with three beautiful daughters: Becky, Vicky, and Brenda. Joining the family later was a granddaughter, Christy, who was the apple of her eye and much loved son-in-law, Paul Ortman. Paul nicknamed her Da Mil, a name that she is lovingly now referred to by Paul and her family!

JoAnn's greatest joy and blessing in life was God's gift of motherhood and becoming a grandmother. Family was everything to her. She was grateful for being raised by a family where hard work, honesty, and loving the Lord were the basic goals in life. JoAnn was baptized a member of the Quinn Methodist Church. Later in life, John and JoAnn moved to Quinn. She often stood in as an alternate minister. She shared her creative talents with church members by creating original bulletins and playing the piano for church services. She remained a member until the Quinn Methodist Church closed its doors in 1992.

Survivors include three daughters: Rebecca "Becky" Langdeau of Rapid City, Victoria "Vicky" Hynes of The Colony Texas; and Brenda (Paul) Ortman of Loudon, TN; granddaughter Christy Langdeau of Gilbert, AZ; sister Gloria Whitney of Idaho Falls, ID; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband John on April 7, 2010; her parents LeRoy and Violet Johnson; and two brothers Myron and Curt Johnson.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Pine Lawn Cemetery in Rapid City.

Service Details

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Sunday, May 7, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.
Pine Lawn Cemetery
Rapid City, South Dakota

Guest Book

Dear Becky, Vicky, and Brenda - I was so saddened to hear about the passing of my dear friend, JoAnn. We attended elementary school in Quinn, and she had been my school mate longer than anybody else. My Father was a Chicago and Northwestern Depot Agent, and we moved to Ft. Pierre, South Dakota in January of 1943. My family moved to Texas and my mother's obituary was in the Rapid City Journal paper in 2008, and JoAnn called me. I was delighted to hear from her. Every time we attended all school reunions in Ft. Pierre we ended up in Rapid City calling JoAnn. I am going to miss her very much. Praying that God's warm love heals your hearts with His warm love. Christian Love, Virginia.
   ~ Virginia Windedahl Hart Texas (5/2/2023)
So sorry for your loss. Best wishes.
   ~ John (5/7/2023)
So sorry for your loss. JoAnn was a very talented lady. She was my cousin and I remember the times we went to their place in Quinn. My Mon and her dad were sister and brother. JoAnn and John were a very happy couple.
   ~ DIANNE & LAVERN TERKILDSEN WALL, SD (5/8/2023)
We have many great memories with both John and JoAnn.. Best neighbors we ever had,lots of cribbage games and great laughs.. Gods Blessings ❤️‍🩹
   ~ Don and Susie Cuppy Mitchell (5/1/2023)
We have many wonderful memories with John and JoAnn. We played many many games of partner cribbage.. Best neighbors
   ~ Don & Susie Cuppy Mitchell (5/2/2023)

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Jessica and Friends at Enterprise