Marie M. Anderson was born October 3rd, 1927 at Ottumwa, SD to Jess and Viola (Day) Anderson. She grew up in the Ottumwa area and attended rural school prior to attending Midland High School. As a young lady, during World War II, she moved to Bremerton, WA, where she worked in the Navy Shipyards until returning to Philip in 1945.
She was united in marriage to Clifford Gartner on November 9th, 1945 in Rapid City. They made their home in Philip where Marie worked at the B & M Cafe and Clifford worked for West Central Electric Company. They moved to Kadoka in 1953 and after her children were mostly grown, she worked at various jobs, including the Kadoka Nursing Home, at several cafes and she did office work at the H & H El Centro Motel, all in Kadoka.
Marie was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church of Kadoka, and the First Lutheran Church of Philip, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Kadoka where she served in various capacities, including president for May 1993 to May 1994.
Marie had resided in Kadoka for 51 years, moved to Philip for five years, then back to Kadoka in 2017, where she was living at the Kadoka Nursing Home.
Grateful for having shared her life are her sons Ronald Gartner and his wife Marilyn of Interior, and Raymond Gartner and his wife Wilma of Philip; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clifford Gartner in 2003; her son Rodney Gene Gartner in 2008; her son Randy Wallace Gartner in 2017; a grandson Willis Raymond Gartner; two brothers: John and Arthur Stinson; and four sisters: Bessie Van Cleve, Alice Brooks, Blanche Peterson, and Viola Heezen; and a special niece Velma Dachtler.
Live streaming will be available for the graveside service so you can watch the service right from this webpage if you do not wish to attend in person.
A come and go viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 10, at the Kadoka Cemetery with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating.
Guest Book
Our thoughts and Prayers to Marie's family. She was such a good person, her friendship to my mom at the Seneschal apartments, doing puzzles and I was able to do some painting to make her room cheery. She enjoyed the pickled eggs every time I took her some. She will be missed.
~ Rose and Glen Bennett
Philip, SD (4/8/2020)
Marie had such a glowing personality and quick laugh. Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always. Our sympathy to the family.
~ Marsha Sumpter
Kadoka (4/5/2020)
Marie was a great lady, fun to be round, she will be greatly missed.
~ Larry & Jan Miller
Kadoka, S.D. (4/11/2020)
I miss her laugh and smile. Until I can see her again in heaven I send my thoughts and prayers to the rest of the family. She will be missed!
~ Linda Gartner Perrigo
Rapid City, SD (4/7/2020)
Love and miss you so much grandma
~ KayLee Gakin
Rapid City, SD (4/10/2020)
What a special lady. Marie was neighbor to mom, Pat Willard in Kadoka apartment, Senchel apartment,and recently Kadoka nursing home. She always had a smile and cheerful outlook on life. Will have fond memories.
~ Judy Bauman
Long Valley (4/7/2020)
What a great lady she was. Sure miss her!
~ Tasha Peters
(4/6/2020)
What a wonderful person Maria was. I had the privileged of getting to know Marie when she lived in the Seneschal apartments at the same time my mom (Mary Pekron) did. Marie was a bright face and always cheerful. She was instrumental in starting the Sunday Afternoon Tea. Sunday's at 2:00 the residents and guests would meet for coffee and goodies. It was fun for everyone. She will be greatly missed and made a huge positive impact in the world.
~ Theresa Pekron
Arvada CO (4/6/2020)
Marie was my Mom's 'tablemate' at the Kadoka Nursing Home for the last year, and I had lunch with them about once a week. I did so enjoy the visits with Marie. I will miss her. My sympathies to the family.
~ Sharon Allard
Spearfish, SD (4/11/2020)
your forever in my heart.
~ Cheryl Gartner
Box Eldar S.D. (4/10/2020)
So sorry to learn of Marie's passing. she was such a sweet lady who had a spice for life. She was always so cheerful when i would go and visit with her in the nursing home and my daughter just loved taking care of her. Condolences to the family.
~ Ellie Bettelyoun
Martin, SD (4/6/2020)
Oh how I loved Marie. The last time I saw her at Philip it was just like it had not been years since I saw her. She was a very special lady. Sympathy and hugs to all her family and friends.
~ Donna Bodkin Craven
Rapid City (4/8/2020)
we got to know Marie at church in Philip , we really enjoyed our time with her, she will be missed!
~ Rislov Gerry Barb
Philip (4/6/2020)
Marie was a great lady, fun to be round, she will be greatly missed.
~ Larry & Jan Miller
Kadoka, S.D. (4/11/2020)
So sorry to hear of your loss. Aunt Marie was such a wonderful gal. When I remember times with her, I remember her fun laugh, the joy she had for life, card playing and her fixing snacks. She loved her family and will be missed. Blessings to you as you remember all the grand times with her. Prayers for you as well. Sending our love. Sara and Family
~ Sara Burgett (Harder)
Waco (4/7/2020)
We were sorry to hear of your mothers death. Visited with her at the Silverleaf several different times. She was always very upbeat and smiling. Keep all those great memories close and may God Bless all of you.
~ George & Shirley Dennis
Philip, SD (4/6/2020)
She was such a wonderful, fun person and I enjoyed our long chats over buckets of cherry tomatoes. I know she will be greatly missed by all. May you remember the good times and take peace in knowing she is in the arms of the lord.
~ Deb Stamm-Gartner
Nunda, SD (4/6/2020)