M. Maurine (Whitmer) Michael passed away on April 21, 2011 at Westhills Village at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. Maurine was known by her many friends for her wonderful smile, her love of life, and her endless faith and spirit. Maurine was born June 13, 1920 to Ray and Anna (Halverson) Whitmer in Clark, SD. She grew up in Clark and Hayti, SD, graduating from Hayti High School in 1938. Following high school, Maurine attended South Dakota Cosmetology Academy in Sioux Falls and worked first in Howard, SD before moving to Parker, SD where she would meet her husband, Mick. Mick and Maurine were married on October 11, 1941 in Webster, SD and moved to Abilene, TX where Mick was stationed during World War II. Maurine returned to Parker when Mick was stationed in France during the war, where they lived when he returned from his Army service. They moved to Rapid City in 1948 where Maurine worked at the Marinella Beauty Shop and as secretary at Canyon Lake Methodist Church. Maurine was a Life Member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Young at Heart Circle and Ladies of the Round Table. She organized several card clubs and enjoyed family gatherings, traveling, reading and needlework. She served as Cub Scout Den Mother and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Maurine is survived by her sons, Paul (Linda) Michael of Rapid City and Chuck (Judie) Michael of Rochester, MN; grandchildren Scott (Holly) Michael of Topeka, KS; Julianne (Matt) Schaffer of Minnetonka, MN; Brian (Heather) Michael of Oklahoma City, OK; Kathryn Michael of St. Paul, MN; and Daniel Michael of Rochester, MN as well as 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Maurine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mick, her sisters Lois Sperr and Clarice Crawford, and her brother Ray S. Whitmer. Services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 25, 2011 with visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and funeral service beginning at 11 AM. A memorial service will be held on April24, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Westhills Village. Interment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westhills Village. Her online guestbook is available to sign at www.osheimschmidt.com