Aug. 30, 1945 — April 12, 2016
Susan Jane Johnson Markve
Susan Jane Johnson Markve, age 70, of Hot Springs, went to her heavenly rest after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer on April 12, 2016.
Susan was born the first child of Keith and Muriel (Gustafson) Johnson on Aug. 30, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Minn. She spent her childhood in Harrold, and in 1961, the family moved to Pierre. Graduating co-valedictorian from Riggs High School in 1963, Susan went on to the University of South Dakota, where she graduated with highest honors, obtaining a bachelor of science degree in accounting (first in the School of Business) in 1967. Susan’s academic achievements propelled her business career, which began with Haskins and Sells of Denver.
Including tax preparation in private practice, she also worked in California, Oklahoma and Kansas. She completed her career with Bank of America (Boatmans Bank of Kansas) as a trust officer. She volunteered in tax preparation for senior citizens and was active in adult literacy programs.
Susan loved growing roses and landscaping her homes. Her warm glowing smile showed a soul as white as driven snow, propelled by her deep and abiding love of Jesus Christ. She loved her bible and her favorite minister was David Jeremiah, with whom she toured the Holy Land.
From her mother, Susan inherited her love of bridge. At the Rapid City Club, she met the love of her life, Ken Markve. They were married Jan. 23, 2013, and played duplicate bridge in
tournaments across the country. In the summer of 2013, the couple traveled to Alaska. Susan enjoyed the travel, seeing many bear — including a blond grizzly near Lake Kluane, Yukon Territory. She also enjoyed successful halibut fishing in Kachemak Bay, near Ken’s summer home in Anchor Point, Alaska.
Tragically, she was diagnosed with cancer just after Thanksgiving of 2013. Before her surgery at Mayo, Ken and Susan turned their lives over to the care of God. Ever-attended by her husband,
Ken, she survived two years and four months. She resides in her heavenly home at peace and with jewels in her heavenly crown.
Susan is survived by her husband, Ken of Hot Springs; sisters, Linda (James) Flannery of Shorewood, Minn.; Nancy (Monte) Hanson of Gillette, Wyo.; Lorene (James) Fromm of Granite Falls, Minn.; and brother, Gustav Johnson of Rapid City.
Memorial services were April 20, 2016, at Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Hot Springs. Rev. Morris Nelson officiated.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Dallas Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 612626, Dallas, TX 75261-2626.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Hot Springs. Written condolences can be made at Leanne McCartt aged 80 passed away at home on May 2, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Walter and Ruthana Moss (deceased). She is preceded in death by her husband Paul, and her brother John.
Leanne McCarrt
Leanne, or Lee, McCarrt, was an accomplished sculptress and artist. She was best known for her bronze sculptures that have been displayed across the country.
Lee traveled across the United States for her inspiration, including Taos, N.M., where she met the famed Indian Chief Sunhawk. The bronze likeness of this chief was sent to Washington, where it was displayed.
Lee married Paul McCartt in 1990, and moved to Alaska, where she studied Native art that she incorporated into free-form textile sculpture.
Lee was also an accomplished nurse, with a career that spanned more than 30 years. She was an SICU and CCU nurse, eventually moving to work in hospice care.
Lee is survived by her two children, Virginia Wilkins and Jay Jones, as well as 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
In lieu of services or flowers, donations can be made to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. Sign Lee’s online guestbook at www.pecangrovefuneral.com