Frickle, Marjorie Ellen, May 11, 1926- Aug. 20, 2014 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 23 Aug 2014 Marjorie Frickle was born May 11, 1926, in Laurel, to Henry and Mabel Frickel and passed away Aug. 20, 2014, in Billings, at the age of 88. She attended Hardin High School and went on to get her nursing degree from Montana State University. Margie was a very competent and skilled nurse and was loved and respected by the staff and by her patients. She spent her professional career serving Indian Health Services on reservations. At age 59, she retired and came to live with her brother, Jerry. She loved her dogs and had several poodles over the years. She really enjoyed playing solitaire and doing crosswords puzzles. Another one of her hobbies was knitting. She made numerous beautiful afghans and sweaters for her family and friends. She loved living in the country with her brother Jerry, as it reminded her of growing up on the family farm in Hardin. She was a great sister, a wonderful friend and a beloved Aunt. Her niece, Susan, and her brother, Jerry considered her to be a second mom. She was incredibly generous with her family and other charitable organizations throughout her life. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mabel Frickel; sister-in-law, Maxine (Frickel); and brother-in-law, Bert Mangus. She is survived by her brother, Sonny Frickel of Helena; Evelyn (Jim) Whitson of Billings; Jerry Frickel of Billings; nieces and nephews, Susan (Dennis) Jerke of Austin, Texas; Scott (Julie) Frickel of Helena; Marlon (Susan) Mangus of Noblesville, Ind.; Bryan, (Colleen) Mangus of Philadelphia, Pa.; and Shon (Honey) Mangus of Billings, and numerous great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Many thanks to the “girls” of Tendernest for taking care of her. A private memorial service will be held for the family at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 25, 2014 at Cremation & Funeral Gallery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Horn County Historical Museum, 1163 3rd St. E., Hardin, MT 59034. Arrangements are by Cremation & Funeral Gallery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cfgbillings.com through “Our Families.

Ruth Cundiff July 17, 1925- December 1, 2014 Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Walla Walla, Washington Ruth was born July 17, 1925, in Walla Walla to Henry and Eva Elizabeth (Frank) Schneidmiller. She attended local schools and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1943. During her senior year she was a secretary at Falkenberg’s Jewelers, where she met her husband-to-be, Jerry L. Cundiff Jr. They were married in Walla Walla on July 24, 1949, and celebrated their 65th anniversary this year. She was a member of the College Place Presbyterian Church, lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi and Junior Club of Walla Walla, a member of P.E.O. Chapter BI, Lady Elks and Wa-Hi Alumni Association. Ruth was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star and was awarded the Rainbow for Girls Grand Cross of Color. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Walla Walla and served as the Blood Drive Chair from 1961 to 1965. She also served as secretary of the Green Park PTA and Whitman Guild and participated in Bible Study Fellowship. Ruth spent summer weekends with the family boating on the Columbia River and also liked to cross-country ski and bicycle, as well as to downhill ski at Spout Springs. She and Jerry enjoyed regular trips to the Oregon coast, travel to several foreign countries and winter escapes to Maui. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; two children, daughter Diane and husband James Weil of Salem, Ore., and son, Jerry “Skip” Cundiff and daughter-in-law Shauna Cundiff of Walla Walla; two granddaughters, Kimberlee and husband Greg Jones of Boulder, Colo., and Kari and husband Mike Lovely of Salem, Ore.; two grandsons, Bryan Weil of Dundee, Ore., and Jesse Cundiff of Walla Walla; and six great- grandchildren. Survivors also include a brother, Samuel and wife Catherine Schneidmiller; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by sisters Mollie and Marie Schneidmiller, Lydia Stewart and Elsie K. Jones; brothers, Henry, William, David, Karl and John Schneidmiller; and an infant brother. A family graveside service will be held Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at the College Place Presbyterian Church. A luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of choice through Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla WA 99362. Friends and family are invited to sign the online quest book at www.herringgroseclose.com.