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Theodore `Ted' Shickley
Former Clearmont School District Superintendent Theodore Ted Shickley, 83, of Matlock, Wash., died Thursday, May 19, 2005, according to family members. Mr. Shickley was born Nov. 16, 1921, in Sheridan to Mark and Dora Mae (George) Shickley. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a master's degree in statistics. He was a World War II veteran, enlisting as a cadet in the Army Air Corps. He flew C-47 transports in Europe. He was shot down in the third wave of the Battle of the Bulge. He landed his severely damaged plane in Belgium, walked away from the crash site with all his crew and, with the aid of the French underground, made his way to safety in the Netherlands. Mr. Shickley married
Arlene Snider on May 9, 1948. He served as Clearmont school superintendent until 1961, when the family moved to Seattle. He taught at Evergreen High School for 18 years until retiring in 1979. After retirement, he managed rental homes and vacationed in Wyoming and Phoenix. Survivors include his wife; children Martha of Santa Clarita, Calif., and Mark, Martin and Mary Lipps, all of Matlock; and grandchildren.
Mary Ann Tomkins
Mary Ann Tomkins, 71, Sheridan, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at her residence. Private family services are 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, the Rt. Rev. Kenneth Kinner officiating. Public services will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Ms. Tomkins' son, the Rev. David Duprey, officiating. Memorials may benefit International Anglican Fellowship or Kata Loukan Medical Missions in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Mary R. Schutte
Mary R. Schutte, 90, of Sheridan died Sunday, July 10, 2005, at Sheridan Manor. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Sheridan Manor Chapel with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Schutte was born Dec. 3, 1914, in Acme to Joe and Mary (Mahalek) Suel. She married
Albert P. Schutte on April 1, 1937, in Gillette. The couple made their home in Sheridan. Mrs. Schutte enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Ruby Gieselman. Survivors include two daughters, Rose Kraft and Madonna Rowe, both of Sheridan; four sons, Albert J., James and Robert, all of Sheridan, and Richard of Chappel, Neb.; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Mardy Goodchild
Graveside services for Mardy Goodchild, 79, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Monday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Chuck Gifford officiating. A viewing will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Goodchild died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Sheridan Manor. He was born Oct. 5, 1925, in McGregor, N.D., to William and Mamie (Setler) Goodchild. He married
Julia Garr on Oct. 4, 1954, in Glasgow, Mont. She preceded him in death. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include three sons, Andrew of Casper, Bill of Denver and Charles of Santa Barbara, Calif.; a daughter, Laura Ward of North Bend, Wash.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
G. Arland Johnson
Memorial services for Sheridan native G. Arland Johnson, 72, of Broomfield, Colo., will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Broomfield United Methodist Church. Mr. Johnson died Saturday, July 2, 2005, in Louisville, Colo. He was born Dec. 19, 1932, in Sheridan to George and Frieda Johnson. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1949. He attended Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Ore., and Phillips University Seminary in Enid, Okla. He was ordained a minister on July 4, 1954, at First Christian Church in Sheridan and received a Master of Divinity degree in 1958. He served pastorates at Christian churches in Wray, Colo., Alamagordo, N.M., and Thornton, Colo. He was regional minister for Minnesota and the Dakotas for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He sang in many community choral groups and directed church choirs. He served 20 years on the Northglenn Selective Service Board. He served as regional board chairman in New Mexico and was chairman of many regional church committees. After his retirement, he was a member of the Broomfield United Methodist Church, where he organized a program for seniors and sang in two choirs. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Glenn. Survivors include his wife, DeAnna; two daughters, Daylene and Delonna; a brother, Gene; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Broomfield United Methodist organ fund or the Tennyson Center for Children (formerly Colorado Christian Home) in Denver.
Aaron Leroy Dockery
Aaron Leroy Dockery, 70, of Parkman died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at his residence on Pass Creek. At his request, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. A private family gathering will be later. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Dockery was born May 13, 1935, in Thermopolis to Charles Morgan and Lillian Eglentine (Henson) Dockery. The family moved to California for three years when Mr. Dockery was 8 years old. They returned to Thermopolis. Mr. Dockery worked in the oil fields and on ranches. He later moved to the Parkman area and continued to work on ranches. He joined the Army in June 1957 and served 18 months in Germany. He was discharged from the Army in June 1959. He returned to the Parkman area and married
Catherine Brooks Yonkee in Sheridan in 1959. He became ranch foreman for Yonkee Land and Livestock on Pass Creek in 1975 and held the position until his death. He was a member of Ranchester Rotary Club and was fire chief of the Pass Creek Division of the Ranchester Fire Department. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, attending sales and auctions, playing cards with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers. Survivors include his wife; a son, Aaron of Parkman; four daughters, Lillian Durham of Safford, Ariz., Alma Kersh of Cheyenne, and Nancy Johnston and Annie Butler, both of Parkman; three sisters, Louise Rush and Nita Ramsey, both of Thermopolis, and Betty Boyer of Casper; and 13 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns, 1401 W. Fifth St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Mardy Goodchild
Mardy Goodchild, 79, of Sheridan died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Sheridan Manor. A viewing will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Kane Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Chuck Gifford officiating. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Roxy Varcalli
A Christian Wake Service for Roxy Varcalli, 79, of Sheridan will be 7 p.m. today at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Eagles cemetery. Mr. Varcalli died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at his residence. He was born June 14, 1926, in Kleenburn to Joseph and Natalina (Bova) Varcalli. He married
Ann Kobielusz on Feb. 3, 1949, in Sheridan. Mr. Varcalli worked for Kiewit and Nelson in construction, Big Horn Coal, the Monarch Mine, Sheridan Flouring Mill and Farmer's Union Insurance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved animals. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe, and a sister, Gloria Arzy. Survivors include a son, Thomas of Sheridan; a daughter, Patricia Smith of Sheridan; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Horns or the donor's choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Thelma A. Zickefoose
Former Sheridan resident Thelma A. Zickefoose, 93, of Billings died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in Billings Health and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Sheridan Wesleyan Church with the Revs. William Wetmore and Chuck Lucas officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorial may be made to Sheridan Wesleyan Church or the donor's choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Thelma A. Zickefoose
Funeral services for former Sheridan resident Thelma A. Zickefoose, 93, of Billings will be 1 p.m. Friday at Sheridan Wesleyan Church with the Revs. William Wetmore and Chuck Lucas officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Zickefoose died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in Billings Health and Rehab Center. She was born July 31, 1911, in Numa, Iowa, to Lawrence B. and Cora A. (Veach) Bradley. The family moved to the Buffalo area when she was a child. She attended grade school in Buffalo and was a 1929 graduate of Johnson County High School. She married
Glen E. Hudson on Aug. 3, 1929, in Buffalo. The family moved to Butte, Mont., in 1941, then to Billings in 1942. She worked in the Billings city treasurer's office for 25 years. She married
Vernon G. Zickefoose on May 12, 1965, in Casper. The couple lived in Billings until 1971, when they moved to Sheridan. Mr. Zickefoose died in 1986. Mrs. Zickefoose moved back to Billings in 1999 to be near her daughter. In addition Mr. Zickefoose, Mrs. Zickefoose was preceded in death by her first husband, two brothers and one daughter. Survivors include a son, Lyle R. Hudson of El Cajon, Calif.; a daughter, Georgia Jean Wagenman of Billings; four stepsons, Jack Zickefoose of Hyannis, Neb., Vernon and Giles Zickefoose, both of Billings, and Robert Zickefoose of Florida; eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sheridan Wesleyan Church or the donor's choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Wesley Peter `Pop' Kinnard
Wesley Peter Pop Kinnard, 84, of Ranchester died Thursday, June 16, 2005, according to his family. A memorial service will be 2:30 p.m. July 17 at Dayton Community Church. He was born Sept. 23, 1920, in Ironwood, Mich., to George and Rosalie Kinnard. He hauled for Twin City Milk Producers until 1969. He managed Camp Bethel Bible Camp in the Big Horn Mountains from 1969-1986 and did machinist work for local ranchers until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Norine. Survivors include sons Dave, Gary, Gene and Mark; daughters Judy McMullen, Polly Batdorf and Deborah Burgess; a sister, Elsie Alfords; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Elsie Cherni
Funeral services for Elsie Cherni, 80, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Ms. Cherni died Saturday, July 2, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 3, 1924, in Sheridan to Joseph and Barbara (Hays) Cherni. She worked all her life with her brothers on the family farm. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Andy, Mike, Joe, Leslie and George, all of Sheridan. Survivors include three brothers, Steve, Rudy and William, all of Sheridan.
Roxy Varcalli
Roxy Varcalli, 79, of Sheridan died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at his residence. A Christian Wake Service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Eagles cemetery.
Norman L. Myles Jr.
Norman Lee Myles Jr., 59, of Casper died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Richard `Dick' Behlow
Memorial services for Richard Dick Behlow, 75, of Sheridan will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Revs. Ron Nelson and Wilbur Holz officiating. Inurnment of cremains will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mr. Behlow died Monday, June 27, 2005, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born June 2, 1930, in Rhinelander, Wis., to Louis and Lillian (Tessmer) Behlow. The family moved to Florida, then to San Francisco, where Mr. Behlow graduated from Lincoln High School. He married
Donna Mae Barich on May 13, 1950, in Reno, Nev. They lived in San Francisco. Mr. Behlow joined the Army and served in Europe, where he was the youngest first sergeant in the Army. After service, he returned to San Francisco and worked as a building contractor until 1957, when the family moved to Lodge Grass, Mont. Mr. Behlow was a beekeeper. The family later moved to Sheridan, and Mr. Behlow continued keeping bees and worked for ABC builders until he retired. Mrs. Behlow died in 1998. Mr. Behlow married
Mildred Francis on June 23, 2001. He was past commander of American Legion Post 116 in Lodge Grass, past president of Sheridan Country Club, past director of the Montana State Bee Keepers Association, and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council for six years. He enjoyed working with bees, golf, fishing, playing cards and being with friends. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by three children, Louis, Scott and Sheri, and brothers Kenneth and Louis. Survivors include his second wife; a son, Rich of Dayton; a daughter, Karen Rachelle of Carmel Valley, Calif.; a sister, Penny Varney of Vancouver, Wash.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Mary V. Johnson
Mary V. Johnson, 89, of Sheridan died Friday, July 1, 2005, at Westview Health Care Center. At her request, cremation has taken place, and no services are scheduled. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson was born July 22, 1915, in Burlington, Iowa, to Guy and Dolly (Tennant) Hill. She married
Hansel Johnny Johnson on Feb. 24, 1945, in Billings. She enjoyed working in her yard and garden, barbecues and family get-togethers. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two sons, Dennis of Sheridan and John of Billings; and a brother, Guy Hill Jr. of Sheridan.
