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Anna Mae Hendrickson
April 2, 1919 - May 19, 2008
Service was held:
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.
On May 19, 2008, Anna Mae started a new adventure when she transitioned from this life to the next. She was aged 89 years, 1 month, and 18 days. She was born near the Sisk family homestead, three miles southeast of Vale, SD, on April 2, 1919. She was born during a time when Native American bands still camped nearby, during their travels between the reservations and traditional grounds, in the Black Hills area. Anna Mae was with us from the time of horse cavalry posts to the time of space travel. She was the fifth daughter of John C. and Nellie (Swisher) Sisk and joined sisters, Margaret, Ruth, Mary, and Billie. She was subsequently spoiled by her sisters and was the apple of her father's eye. Anna Mae was born with a veil membrane, which had to be quickly removed to save her life. The two aunts, in attendance, said this was a sign of clairvoyance. Anna Mae said that later she would have very clear premonitions and could find things others had lost. Her sons would agree that, without looking, she usually knew what they were up to.
When she was aged 6 months, John and Nellie decided to move the family to the big city of Sturgis. On the way, a bad winter storm came in and it turned bitterly cold. The chickens strapped to the wagon froze to death. Nellie bundled the girls up and put baby Anna Mae inside her shirt, under her heart, to keep her warm. It worked and all survived. A couple of years later, Anna Mae and her father, John were both stricken with small pox and nearly died. This was, ironically, when the rest of the globe was reeling from the influenza epidemic of 1918-1921. At age 6, Anna Mae was diagnosed with appendicitis and survived. She had spent so much time bed-ridden with the infection that she had to relearn how to walk. Having dodged the grim reaper 4 times in 6 years, Anna Mae grew and prospered with her family. Then came 1929 and the Great Depression. It is said that diamonds are formed with great pressure and heat. Indeed, Anna Mae had gone through a lot of tempering by age 10.
The 1930's saw Anna Mae grow into a beautiful young woman and she even survived the great Sturgis bank robbery. In 1936, she met a new kid at Sturgis High School who had just moved to town from Huron. His family had come to the Black Hills because it was the only island of green for about 500 miles. Their relationship would span parts of 7 decades. Melvin Hendrickson was a scrawny, tough kid who would become a boxer, soldier, teacher, father, and mentor. He was even the mayor of Sturgis for a while in the early 1950's, as Anna Mae played her role as first lady. 1940 would see them wed and both working for the Homecraft Bakery in Sturgis, he for $12 a week and she for $8 a week. Mel would often say he married her for her money.
Unfortunately, for their relationship, and the Japanese Empire, Mel was also a corporal in the SD National Guard's F Company, 109th Engineer Battalion. He spent the next 5 years in training and in combat in Burma.
After the war, they worked side by side as owners and operators of the Rainbow Milk Company in Sturgis. During this time, Mel also completed his degree at Black Hills Teacher's College and in 1951, started a teaching and counseling career at Sturgis High School.
Two sons were born to the union of Mel and Anna Mae: Lyle, the handsome one, and Linn, the smart one. Both sons reside in Sturgis and survive Anna Mae, along with Lyle's wife, Lea Ann; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
When Mel left to join his comrades at Fiddler's Green on February 3, 1992, Anna Mae settled in as the family matriarch, historian, and arbiter. She gave love to all and cut slack for none. During these last years, she beat cancer twice and never complained once. All who knew her wish her well on her new voyage and thank God they shared this part of the journey with her.
Visitation will be Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until service time at Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor John Tesnow officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in Anna Mae's name for the Lippold Hospice Suite at Sturgis Regional Hospital. Those considering sending flowers may instead, if they wish, contribute to the memorial.
Lois Marion Mason
May 17, 1928 - May 21, 2008
Service was held:
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 1:30 p.m.
Our beautiful "Mother Bear" is gone. She left this life for the next at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska, on May 21, 2008, with her children by her side. Her twenty year struggle with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis is over. She was one classy lady!
She was born May 17, 1928, in Greenfield, MA, to Everett L. and Marion E. (White) Burney. She graduated from Balboa High School in San Francisco, CA, in June of 1946 and married William E. McBride on August 22, 1946, in San Francisco, CA. To this union, six children were born. They later divorced.
On February 10, 1978, she married Dr. William L. Mason, Jr. in Miles City, MT, where they both worked for the VA Hospital; they later transferred and both worked at Ft. Meade, SD, until they retired.
She was a member of United Methodist Women, Past Worthy Matron Mato Paha Chapter #68 in Sturgis, SD, Ladies Naja Shrine Cowboy Unit, Daughters of the Nile, participated in work to support Shriners Childrens Hospital, past president of Sturgis Lions Club, and a member of Red Hat Society.
Quilting, reading, geneology and family reunions were some of the things she enjoyed and loved.
Surviving her are her children, Georgia (Wade) Gackle of Billings, MT, Sharon McBride of Athens, AL, Ruth (Vince) Tovey of Oxnard, CA, Ellen Combs (Ted B. Miller III) of Scottsbluff, NE, Marnie (Randy) Smeenk of Athens, AL, and Ed McBride (Lori Newson) of Miles City, MT; her sister, Helen Fairies of Klamath Falls, OR; her brother, William Lamson of Sunny Valley, OR; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers, Henry and Bruce Burney; and her husband, Dr. William L. Mason, Jr.
The family would like to thank the angels at Heritage Estates, The Village, Home Instead and Hospice for their tender and loving care of our Mother. We are forever grateful and will keep you in our prayers.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Sturgis with Rev. Keith Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Memorials received will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and can be made to members of the family or Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Cyril "Kelly" Charles Callahan
June 10, 1921 - May 17, 2008
Service was held:
Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10:00 am
Cyril Charles "Kelly" Callahan, 86, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Fountain Springs Health Care Center in Rapid City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Fr. Bill Zandri officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery.
Kelly was born June 10, 1921 at Kinloss Township in Walsh County North Dakota. He was adopted at an early age by Mr. and Mrs. William F. Callahan. Kelly attended school through the 8th grade in North Dakota. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked in Farragut, ID until enlisting in the US Army. He served his country and was honorably discharged in 1939. He worked on a combine crew in Missouri and eventually worked his way back to North Dakota where he started working in sales for many years and won many awards.
Kelly met and married Marietta Budler at Mitchell, SD on May 15, 1958.
He retired in the early 70's in Rapid City and moved to Sturgis in 1976. Kelly was a volunteer for 55 years, serving the veterans in Rapid City and Fort Meade. He was a member of the Knight of Columbus, and the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard and the Cooties. He and his family enjoyed many years camping, hunting and fishing. "Kelly" loved South Dakota and the Black Hills.
Prior to his death Kelly moved to Spearfish 15 years ago.
Survivors include his wife Marietta Callahan, Spearfish; one son Charles Cyril Callahan and his wife Penny, Rapid City; one daughter, Rita Canton and her husband Chuck, Rapid City; one stepson Tom Miller and his wife Kaye, Mitchell, SD; also four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Kelly was preceded in death by his sister and brother.
A memorial has been established to the Columban Council #6341 of the Knights of Columbus.
Charles E Vansickel
October 16, 1922 - May 18, 2008
Service was held:
Thursday May 22, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
Charles Edward Vansickel, 85, passed away May 18, 2008, at his residence in Sturgis after a lengthy illness with cancer.
Charles was born at Tama, SD on October 16, 1922 to Oscar and Juanita (Lehman) Vansickel. He attended Tama School and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1940. He ranched with his parents near Opal.
On June 29, 1946, he and Hazel Short were united in marriage in Broadus, MT. Charles and Hazel ranched with his parents, while sometimes making their home in a sheep wagon. They purchased his Uncle Roy's ranch in 1947 near Opal and moved into their home where the twins joined them. There they raised their family of three daughters and two sons.
He helped establish the Opal Community Hall, Opal Fire Department, and served on the Howell, Lemmon Butte and Opal School board for 16 years. Charles enjoyed and worked hard on the ranch. He liked spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. Grandpa's four-wheeler rides were a hit. He walked many miles with a grandchild in his arms.
Blessed with sharing Charles' life are his wife, Hazel; three daughters; Judy (Ronald) Joens , Black Hawk, Janet Vansickel of Sturgis, Marie Vansickel of Sturgis ; one son, Charles (Chuck) Vansickel of Opal; three grandchildren Edward (Lora) Joens of Black Hawk, Danelle Vogel of Gillette, Wy, and Sammi Vogel of Black Hawk; five great – grandchildren Selena Vogel, Donald, Heather and Jessica Joens of Black Hawk and Kylan Kanard of Gillette, Wy; and one brother Norman ( McGee) Vansickel of Spearfish
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Merle.
Visitation will be at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 21 from noon until 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22nd at 2:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Harold Delbridge and Rev Denzel Nonhof officiating. Burial will follow at the Bear Butte Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to the Hospice of the Northern Hills, First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, and the Delbridge ministry.
Casey James McFarland
March 28, 1988 - May 15, 2008
Service was held:
Thursday May 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Casey James McFarland, 20, Piedmont, was lifted to our lord May 15, 2008 at his home.
A Service of Comfort for the immediate family and dearest friends will be held at Piedmont Valley Lutheran Church at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 21. Following this service at 7:30 p.m. friends and family will gather in the sanctuary for a time of sharing, song and prayer. All who loved Casey are welcome.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. at the Piedmont Valley Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 22, 2008 with Pastor Carol Mapa officiating. Private Inurnment will follow that evening at the Little Dane Cemetery near St. Onge.
Casey was born March 28, 1988, at Rapid City, to Kenneth and Kelli (Courtney) McFarland. He grew up on the family ranch East of Piedmont and attended school at Stagebarn Elementary. He graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in 2006, he was active in choir and drama during his school years. He was attending Western Dakota Tech for Computer Networking. Casey loved to work with computers and was very interested with the technology we have in our world today.
Survivors include his parents, Kenny and Kelli McFarland, Piedmont; one sister Courtney and her husband GB Fischbach, Sturgis, SD; grandparents, Russell and Norma Carver, Belle Fourche and Gregor and Ardith McFarland, Sturgis.
A memorial has been established to Wellspring in Rapid City.
Marlene Kay Eide
March 20, 1947 - May 15, 2008
Service was held:
Monday May 19, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Marlene Kay Eide, 61, Sturgis, died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Sturgis Regional Senior Care Center.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with the family present from 6 until 8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Fr. Kerry Prendiville officiating. Burial follows at the Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche.
A memorial has been established to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Marlene was born March 20, 1947 at Belle Fourche, SD, to Palmer and Gustina (Nedella) Eide. She attended the Chase rural school and school in Nisland and Horse Creek. After completing her education at the Black Hills Workshop in Rapid City she worked in food services at the Fort Meade VA Hospital for a time before retiring in the mid 1980's.
Marlene was a volunteer at the Meade County Senior Center for many years. She enjoyed crocheting and making crafts.
She lived in Belle Fourche for a short time before returning to Sturgis.
Survivors include her brother Ken (Bev) Eide, Nisland; sister Karin (Ed) Johnson, Syracuse, NE; also numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Jayne Dodson
July 5, 1943 - May 15, 2008
Service was held:
Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Elizabeth "Jayne" Dodson, 64, Sturgis, died Thursday, May 15, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident near Sturgis on I-90.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis with Pastor Keith Nelson officiating. Burial follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Elizabeth Jayne Allen was born July 5, 1943 at Deadwood, South Dakota to Sidney and Fern (Nelson) Allen. Jayne graduated from Spearfish High School in 1961 and married Glenn Arthur Dodson Jr on January 29th 1962 at the Lutheran Church in Lead. Art was in the Air Force and they traveled the world to various postings. They were stationed for a number of years at Yakota Air Force Base in Japan before returning to the US to raise a family.
After her husband was diagnosed with MS, Jayne worked full time, raised four children, took care of her ailing husband and attended Black Hills State College where she earned an associates degree in computer programming.
Jayne retired in 2005 from her job at Black Hills Corporation and soon after became involved with the Foster Grandparent Program at Sturgis Elementary School. She remained active in many programs there until her death.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roger, infant son Robert, and her husband.
Jayne is survived by her sons Daniel Dodson, Sturgis and Luke Dodson, Seattle, WA; daughters Pam and her husband Jeremy Jarnecke, Prescott, AZ, and Nicole Dodson, Sioux Falls; her brother Richard and his wife Esther Allen, Forest Lake, MN, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless foster grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the new Sturgis Elementary School library.
Gertrude "Gertie" Ellen Andersen
January 18, 1933 - May 13, 2008
Service was held:
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
Memorial services for Gertrude Ellen "Sis" Andersen, 75, of Whitewood, SD, will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church of Whitewood, SD, with Pastor Steve Agan officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Black Hills National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel of Sturgis at 12:30 p.m. Closed casket visitation will be on Monday, May 19, 2008, from noon until 9:00 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel of Sturgis.
Gertie passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in the Sturgis Hospice Suite following a long battle with cancer.
Gertie was born on January 18, 1933, to Ray and Maddy (Walloth) Draine in the family cabin at Ranch Creek, MT. She lived on her grandparents' ranch with her parents and brother, Robert, until1934 when her family moved to Mud Butte, SD. Gertie attended grades 1 through 6 at Sulpher School and graduated from Squaw Butte High School in Newell in 1951.
Gertie married Bobby Andersen on July 17, 1951, at the First Presbyterian Church of Sturgis, SD.
Gertie became bookkeeper of the First National Bank of Lead, SD. Later, she drove the mail truck between Sturgis and Lead and worked as a leave replacement for the Postmaster in Ft. Meade and as a clerk in Sturgis. Gertie was appointed Postmaster of the Ft. Meade Post Office in 1986 and retired in 2005. She became active in NAPUS where she held offices and served on numerous committees. Gertie was honored as their SD Postmaster of the Year in 1998.
Gertie is survived by her one daughter, Barbara and her husband Daniel Moore, of Whitewood, SD; four grandchildren, Kameron Erickson of Spearfish, SD, Matthew Erickson of Albuquerque, NM, Amanda and her husband Harley Baker of Sturgis, SD, and Kayla Erickson of Whitewood, SD; and one great-grandson, Izaiah Baker.
Gertie was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby; her parents, Ray and Maddy Draine; and her brother, Robert Draine.
Gertie's family would like to express their gratitude to the Hospice of the Northern Hills for their amazing care of Gertie and for the help and support also given to her family. The family would also like to thank the Grand Gateway Hotel for helping make Gertie's dream of attending the Postmaster's convention possible and for treating her as an honored guest.
Memorials have been established to the First Presbyterian Church of Whitewood and to the Hospice of the Northern Hills.
"Big Mike" Weiers
March 24, 1930 - May 13, 2008
Service was held:
Monday May 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
William Edward "Big Mike" Weiers, 78, Sturgis, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. on Sunday May 18, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008 at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis with Fr. Kerry Prendiville officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Lawn Cemetery near Lead at a later date.
A memorial has been established to the Northern Hills Area Casa Program.
Mike was born March 24, 1930, at Sturgis, SD, to Peter and Henrietta (Richards) Weiers. Mike grew up in the Tilford area and attended school in Sturgis. After his father died he went to work for various farms and ranches, drove truck, and worked construction until he went to work for Homestake Mining Company. He worked for the Homestake Mine for 42 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Lin (John) Carr, Deadwood, Barbara Wherry, Tucson, AZ, Carol Brumagim, Loveland, CO; one brother John Weiers, Sturgis; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, one grandson, one son Michael, six brothers, five sisters and his very good friend, Georgia Marple.
