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Mary J. Ankrum, age 73, of Philip, died Friday morning, April 1, 2005 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital.

Mary Jean Hart was born March 3, 1932 in Philip, South Dakota, the daughter of George W. and Margaret (Hansen) Hart. She grew up and received her education in Philip, graduating from Philip High School in 1950.

Mary was united in marriage to Lester E. "Les" Ankrum on August 4, 1950 in Philip, South Dakota.  In 1951, Mary took the position as clerk for the Haakon County Treasurer’s Office. Later she moved to Deputy Treasurer and in 1962 she was elected Haakon County Treasurer.

Her husband Les Ankrum preceded her in death on October 19, 1987.

She continued to work as Treasurer of Haakon County until retiring in 1997, after forty-five years of service. After retiring, she continued to reside in Philip.

Mary was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Evening Guild. She enjoyed playing cards and was involved in many card groups.

Grateful for having shared her life include two daughters, Patti Rhodes and her husband Jerry of Philip, and Tina Noteboom and her husband Mike of Philip; eight grandchildren; Jason Rhodes, Wade Rhodes, Justin Rhodes, Brady Rhodes, Jerry Rhodes, Jr., Jeremy Noteboom, Travis Noteboom, and April Noteboom; nine great-grandchildren; a brother George Hart and his wife Barb of Thornton, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband Les, Mary was preceded in death by a brother Francis Hart; a sister Eileen Hoag, and her twin sister Margaret Jean Hart as a child.

A memorial is established.

Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2005 with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Ron Garry as celebrant, and Father Tim Hoag as con-celebrant.

Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.

Tuesday, April 5, 2005 2:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Philip, South Dakota

Father Ron Garry

Father Tim Hoag

Jerry Rhodes

Marianne Frein – Organist

Maureen Palecek – Vocalist

Brynn Coyle – Carrie Buchholz

Lloyd Frein – Mike Gebes

Jason Rhodes – Wade Rhodes – Justin Rhodes

Brady Rhodes – Jerry Rhodes, Jr.

Jeremy Noteboom – Travis Noteboom – April Noteboom

All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

Masonic Cemetery

Philip, South Dakota

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