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Page 2 Monday, September 29, 1997 Daily Citizen Obituaries Gilmer H. Christian John L. Murry A Area CcHp Police (rs Beats COLUMBUS John L. Murry, 45, of N2582 Johnson Road.Columbus, died Friday, Sept. 26, 1997 at his home after a two year battle with cancer.

The funeral will be Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, 120 Faith Drive, Columbus. The Rev. Robert Moberg will officiate.

Burial will be in Tavera Cemetery, Blue River, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. Mr. Murry was born July 1 1 952 in Prairie du Chien, son of Glen and Katherine (Berkman) Murry. He was married to Rita Tipa on April 1 1, 1981 in Toledo, Ohio.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1976. He and his wife owned and operated the Tri-County Mobile X-Ray Service throughout the state of Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife, Rita of Columbus; seven children, Melanie, Scott and Daniel, all of Laurel, Glen, Brian, Katie and Laura, all at home; four brothers, Ted (Pat) Ward of Forest Junction, Robert Murry of Mauston, Chester Murry of Baraboo, and Don Murry of Prairie du Sac, his father and mother-in-law, Mihai and Aurica Tipa of Detroit, one sister-in-law, Mihaela Tipa of Detroit, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 4:30 p.m. t6 the time of service at the church. A luncheon will follow Tuesday night at Fireman's Restaurant, Columbus. The Jones-Jensen Funeral Home, Columbus, is serving the family.

Jacobs of Iron Ridge, and Patricia (Randall) Sternberg of Iron Ridge; one brother, Richard (Eva) Christian of Mayville; three sisters, Lucille (Erwin) Troeller of Hartford, Gertrude (Martin) Keup of Theresa, Marcella Streblow of Fond du Lac, two sisters-in-law, Marcella Christian and Pearl Christian, both of Mayville; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Carl and Melvin; and one brother-in-law, Friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville, and on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from noon to the time of service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Zum Kripplein Christi Improvement Fund. IRON RIDGE Gilmer H. Christian, 81, of 1687 Rock Road, Iron Ridge, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997 at the Hartford Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be Wednesday, Oct.

1, at 2 p.m. at the Zum Kripplein Christi Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Herman. The Rev. Willard Marquardt will officiate.

Burial will be jn the Zum Kripplein Christi Cemetery. Mr. Christian was born March 1916 in the town of Theresa, son of Edwin and Martha (Thews) Christian. He was married to Evelyn Nickel on Dec. 2, 1944 at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Wayne.

He farmed in the town of Herman his entire life and was a member of Zum Kripplein Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Herman. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; four daughters, Florence (Kenneth) Dietrich of Mayville, Phyllis Gentz (Gwyn Held) of Horicon, La Mae Battery A 15-year-old Beaver Dam girl reported on Sept. 22 that she was punched in the left eye by another Beaver Dam girl when they were leaving Beaver Dam High School. Theft Debra J.

Hack, 290 Highway 83 South, Hartford, reported on Sept. 24 the theft of her purse from Beaver Dam Community Hospital. The purse contained $40 cash, credit cards and a checkbook. Retail theft Piggly Wiggly, 810 Park reported on Sept. 23 that between 840 and $1,000 worth of Gillette razors were taken from the shelves of the store between Sept.

20 and Sept. 23. Retail theft A 14-year-old Hustisford girl was issued a citation for the theft of $24.95 worth of merchandise from ShopKo, 822 Park Avenue. Disorderly conduct A 36-year-old Beaver Dam man received a citation for becoming loud and boisterous at Burger King, 705 Park on Sept. 24.

Accident A two-car accident occurred on Sept. 26 at 2:40 p.m., when a car driven by Amy J. Conrad, 18, 166 Neihoff Drive, Fall River, and a car driven by Bethany Leaver, 17, W8871 Gossfeld Lane, Beaver Dam, collided at the intersection of Gould and McKinley streets. Stella L. Powers Couple injured in accident 2 injured in accident Annette Powers of rural Columbus; four sons, Wayne (Darlene) Powers of Columbus, Richard (Sharon) Powers of Columbus, Donald (Katherine) Powers of Randolph, Gary (Judy) Powers of Fall River; 21 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren; and one brother, Edgar (Irene) Ramseur of Beaver Dam.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Salzwedel, in 1994; one sister; one brother; and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Zeidler Funeral Home, Columbus, and on Wednesday, Oct. 1, until the time of service at the funeral home.

semi-tractor-trailer was encountered on a curve. The driver, Willie Coleman, served to avoid the semi, lost control and the van struck the bridge. 1 Willie Coleman was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Mary Coleman was not. hospital with minor injuries following the accident on Highway 67, approximately 180 feet south of Washingr ton Road.

According to Dodge County Sheriffs Department reports, the Coleman van was southbound on 67 when a northbound COLUMBUS Stella L. Powers, 85, of County TT, Columbus, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997 at her home. The funeral will be Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m.

at the Zeidler Funeral Home, Columbus. The Rev. Mark Lindner will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Mrs.

Powers was born Oct. 15, 1911 in Amelia, daughter of Babe and Lillian (Zastrow) Ramseur. She was married to Martin Powers on Oct. 31, 1930 inWaukegan, 111. She farmed with her husband between Columbus and Beaver Dam from 1939 to 1968.

Survivors include her husband, Martin of Columbus; three daughters, Deloris (Clifford) Schwartz of Beaver Dam, Janet Powers of rural Columbus, Terry E. BoUdry, 44, and Pamela J. Wetzel, 33, both of West Bend, were transported to a Hospital. TOWN OF ASH1PPUN A Milwaukee couple was injured when their 1991 Dodge van struck a concrete bridge on Sept. 28 at 4:12 p.m.

in the town of Ashippun. Willie R. Coleman, 36, and Mary A. Coleman, 43, were transported to a TOWN OF THERESA Two people were injured on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. when their Ford Explorer struck a tree four tenths of a mile south of Highway 28 on a wooded DNR road.

wearing a Neither was seat belt. Miss America comes to Beloit Gerhardt Tessmann Services are pending with the Schmidt Funeral Home, Randolph. A complete obituary will be in Tuesday's Daily Citizen. RANDOLPH Gerhardt Tessmann, of 310 N. Columbus, Randolph, died Monday, Sept.

29, 1997 at the Continental Manor Nursing Home, Randolph. Jean A. Siedschlag Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. Friends may call on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5 p.m.

to the time of service at the funeral home. Jean A. Siedschlag, 54, of N8034 Liberty Road, Randolph, died Friday, Sept. 26, 1997 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital. funeral.will.be Thursday, Oct.

2, at 7 p.m. at the Murray Community in A complete obituary will be Tuesday's Daily BELOIT, Wis. (AP) Newly crowned Miss America Katherine Shindle kept her promise to an AIDS fundraiser, despite more national requests for her time. "I'm thrilled to be here," she told the audience at "Spotlight on Wisconsin," which raises money for the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and the Beloit Hospice. "I've been so into HIV prevention for a couple of years." "I can't wait to get out and start speaking, because there's so much to be done," the theater and sociology student at Northwestern University added.

Shindle, 20, booked her performance months ago, when she was only known as Miss Illinois. She kept her word, performing a few musical numbers, including "Don't Rain on My Parade," Saturday at the Beloit Memorial High School theater. After the show's final number, Shindle was off to the Beloit Country Club for a reception. She also used her visit to clear up a few misconceptions. Shindle said she doesn't have a boyfriend, carries three pieces of Ivah Smerling-Bracett Associated Press Photo BELOIT Kathrine Shindle, Miss America 1998, sings during Spotlight on Wisconsin in Beloit, Saturday Sept.

27. The annual event held in the Beloit Memorial High School Theatre featured singing, dance and comedy with proceeds from the event going to the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and Beloit Hospice. tell she's very passionate about her cause. She really wants to be doing good in the world." luggage (not ten), and considers very outgoing, very real," said Illinois her home. Miss America 1 983 Debra Maffett.

She is a New Jersey native. one of the performers at the event "She seems really down to earth that raised about $50,000. "I can of the Assembly of God Church, Waupun. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Hodge of Waupun; one daughter-in-law, Alice Smerling of Waupun; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Martha Deppe of Berlin, Wis; special niece, Roxanne (David) Biffert of Baraboo, special nephew, Roger Smerling of Waupun; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Chester, in 1987; her second husband, Joseph, in 1996; one son, Ronald Smerling; one brother, George; and two sisters, Mary and Bessie.

Friends may call on Monday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from noon to the time of service at the Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun. Ivah "Nan" Smerling-Bracett, 84, of 803 S.

University Beaver Dam, died Friday, Sept. 26, 1997 at Hillside Manor Nursing Home, Beaver Dam. The funeral will be Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun.

The Rev. Jonathan Biffert will officiate. Burial will be in Burdick Cemetery, Omro, Wis. Mrs. Smerling-Bracett was born March 18, 1913 in Eland Junction, daughter of John and Myrtle (Babock) Smerling.

She was married to Chester Smerling on Aug. 13, 1936 and later to Joseph Bracett on April 4, 1989. She was a graduate of North Fond du Lac High School and County Normal Teachers College, Fond du Lac, Wis. She taught elementary school in the Fond du Lac area for many years and was a former member 160 enjoy Bay Lakes Fall Jamboree By CONNIE DORNFELD Staff Reporter troops in attendance included Beaver Dam, Horicon, Mayville, Hartford, Kewaskum, West Bend, Grafton, Random Lake. Fredonia and Port Washington.

As Knowski put it, "From Beaver Dam to Port Washington and all points in between." The theme of the Fall Jamboree was First Aid, with emphasis on training the scouts "the whole gamut splinting. CPR, hypothermia and poisonous plants, so there is some knowledge of first aid." Knowski said. For those who paid attention and were able to answer correctly at least 35 of the 50 questions on a written test, the reward was a first aid merit badge. The scouts remained in their specific camp areas when not in joint activities including the official welcome and flag raising, the five hour long classes attended on a rotating basis, the Saturday evening prayer service, and the Saturday night campfire featuring skits put on by the attending troops. Each camp prepared its meals.

Ed Kikkert, assistant scoutmaster of Beaver Dam Troop 736, said that prior to attending the jamboree, the scouts reviewed first aid, prepared menus and shopped for the required grocery items and packed their gear. "They didn't bring everything they needed. it was a learning experience for them," Kikkert said. According to Knowski, attendance was "Fair. Not great, but not poor either, especially when you think we are up against a number of homecomings and the Packer game." Camp broke up Sunday morning with all campsites cleared by 10 a.m.

The site of the Spring 1998 Jamboree has not yet been determined. HORICON Although the primary purpose of a jamboree is for the scouts to have fun and to meet other scouts, the 160 who attended the Bay Lakes Council's Fall Jamboree at Horicon Ledge Park over the weekend also learned a few things. That, according to Kurt Knowski, West Bend, director of the three-county Kettle Country District. The scouts and about 40 adult leaders and chaperones arrived at the park late Friday afternoon andor early evening. "Some of them put up tents in the dark Knowski noted.

Representing the counties of Dodge, Washington and Ozaukee Counties, district Beverly M. Paskey The Family oflrma l.auersdorf Irishes to express our sincere anniiiiation The DAILY CITIZEN Your Kind Of Newspaper Donald Paskey of Waupun; four daughters, Carol (Dennis) Glass of Waupun, Carla (James) Petersen of Waupun, Karen (Randall) Pollock of Brandon, and Donna (Matthew) Dickhut of Juneau; 10 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; her mother, Gertrude Buchholz; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; and one brother. Dale Buchholz. Friends may call on Saturday, Oct.

4, following the memorial service at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupun. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun, is serving the family. WAUPUN Beverly M. Paskey, 65, of 227 Bly Waupun, died Saturday, Sept.

27, 1997 at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 4. at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Waupun. The Rev. Shelly Sekas and Rev. Randall Metz will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, town of Trenton.

Mrs. Paskey was born April 30, 1932 in the township of Fond du Lac, daughter of Arnold and Gertrude (Rundle) Buchholz. She was married to Donald Paskey in 195 1 She was a resident of Waupun since 1942, a 1949 graduate of Waupun High School, and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupun, where she was parish secretary for a number of years until her retirement. Survivors include her husband. dud thanks to family, friend and neighlnH's.

uho ivmemltered us iiilh (aids, phone cidls.Jhncers.fooil. memoritds and prayers during our recent lost. SfHfial thanks to the Hearer Dam Care Center, I'uslor lluumgurt. St. John's adies Aid.

the organist, the soloist, palUnarers and Koepsell Funeral Home. our lining and caring thoughts meant so much to us. Ivah "Nan" Smerling-Bracett VISITATION: From 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, September 29 FUNERAL: Tuesday, September 30 at 1 p.m.

Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun OFFICIATING: Rev. Jonathan Biffert Thank you and Cods blessings to tdl! JOHN (JACK) SMITH Two Rivers man held after fatal attack MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) A 21-year-old Two Rivers man was being held today in a fatal attack on a 35-year-old Manitowoc man, authorities said. Manitowoc County Coroner Debra Kakatsch said Christopher Gersek was found unconscious early Sunday after being kicked in the upper body. She said he was taken to Holy Family Medical Center and then to St.

Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. where he died several hours later. An autopsy was scheduled today. Ada M. Hermanson 9 1 SEPT.

29, 1907 -MAY 2,1952 Remembering you on your 90th birthday, A family reunion we had, There were happy thoughts, Hermanson. She as a Los Angeles resident for nearly 30 years and a Columbus resident since 1987. Survivors include two sisters, Helen Johnson of Madison, Frances Meyers of Shawano, Wis. other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and two sisters.

Friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to the time of service at the Jones-Jensen Funeral Home, Columbus. COLUMBUS Ada M. Hermanson, 85, a resident of the Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Columbus, died Sunday, Sept.

28, 1997 at the center. The funeral will be Tuesday. Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Jones-Jensen Funeral Home, Columbus.

The Rev. O. Rolf Olson will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Prairie Cemetery, Keyeser, Wis. Ms.

Hermanson was born May 12, 1912 in the town of Hampden, daughter of Henry and Lena (Moen) ommimiiii UNERA L'HOM But some a little sad. We looked at pictures And spoke of your kind ways. We pray we meet in Heaven In future days. Lovingly missed by wife Julia (Jul); daughters Shirley (Snooks), Martene (Boots), Serena (Jimmy); sons-in-law Arnold, Jay Bill; grandchildren and great grandchildren Waupun.