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Page 4, Thursday, January 8,1998 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight

OBITUARIES Rev. Emil Burger

October 13,1902 - December 31,1997

Wilma Jewel Gordon March 4,1937 - December 24,1997

Helen L. Jerkofsky February 19,1915 - January 4,1998

Rev. Emil Burger, 95, of Eagle Lake, passed away following a sudden illness on Wednesday, December 31, 1997, at 10:17 p.m. at Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake.

Born October 13, 1902, in Frels- burg, he was the oldest of Albert and Emma Schulz Burger's 10 children.

Early in his life, Burger worked for the railroad then later drove trolleys in Houston. He spent time with Hughes Tool Company of Houston before returning to Colorado County where he worked for Louie Kohleffel and then his son, "Snooks" Burger, as a heavy equipment operator.

Rev. Burger ministered along side his late wife, the Rev. Selma O. Bur- ger, establishing Eagle Lake Mission and Rock Island Full Gospel Church as well as churches in Moscow and Oakhurst, Texas.

He served his country honorably during World War II with the U.S. Army Air Force entering the service on his 40th birthday in 1942. He was discharged in 1945.

He was a good man who led a remarkablejife, small in stature with a heart twice as big. His devotion to family and friends and service to his Lord can never be forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife (March 6, 1983); son, H.E. "Snooks" Burger (Feb. 29, 1988); grandsons, Bob and James W. Hudson; sisters, Lena Scott and Agnes Burger; and brothers, Lester, Adolph and Louie Burger.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Billy Jean and Chester W. Hudson of Rock Island; sisters, Dena Loughridge and Norma Lee Tucker of Houston; brothers, Awald and Roy

Burger of Houston; grandchildren, Peggy Jean Pitchford and Carol Sue Meyer of Columbus, Judy Ann Hopkins and Nancy Fay Bownds of Rock Island, Randy Ernest Hudson of Houston, Joe David Hudson of Liver- pool and Steve Burger of Eagle Lake; 36 great and great-great grandchil- dren; daughter-in-law, Mrs. H.E. "Pansy" Burger of Eagle Lake; other relatives and a host of loved ones.

Funeral services were held Satur- day, January 3, at 4 p.m. from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake with Revs. Everett Snyder and Nick Williams officiating.

Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake. Dulany Funeral Home of Eagle Lake was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Earl Pitchford, Melvin Meyer, Bobby and Ray Hopkins, Rev. Floyd Snyder and Jerry Wills.

Honorary pallbearers were Ford and J.W.Scott

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Wilma Jewel Gordon passed away on December 24, 1997.

She was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Gordon Sr. on March 4,1937, in Eagle Lake, the fourth of 10 children.

She was reared and completed her high school education from E.H Henry High School in 1955 and at- tended Prairie View University and Austin Vocational School.

She had been employed by Foley's in Houston and Rieland Hospital.

She was converted and baptized at an early age at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and remained until her death. She served on the Usher Board.

Family members preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Tyria Gordon Penn and Alta Mae Gor- don Cameron; and three brothers, James Jr., Tommy E. and Alvin C. Gordon.

Survivors include her daughter and son Kasandra and Kirby Gordon of Eagle Lake; two grandchildren, TranashaGordon and Shante Rhodes; sisters and brother-in-law, Charlene and Ray Cm me of Orlando, Florida, and Shirley Ruth Miller of Columbus; brothers and sister-in-law, Melvin and Erma Gordon of Eagle Lake and Os^ car Ray Gordon of San Antonio; one aunt, Ezell Porter of Bay City; two

sisters-in-law, Mary B Gordon of San Antonio and Mary K. Gordon of Houston; 11 nieces; 12 nephews; 10 great nieces; 16 great nephews; and a special friend, Elvin Irving of Colum- bus.

Funeral services were held Tues- day, December 30, at 1 p.m. from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Eagle Lake with Rev. Earl Shorter Jr., Pastor, officiating.

Interment followed in Boykins Cemetery in Eagle Lake.

Ben Davis Funeral Home of Co- lumbus was in charge of arrange- ments.

Serving as pallbearers were Mel- vin Miller, Alex Woolridge, Herbert Ashton, Sedric Turner, C.L. Polk and Frank Matthews.

Honorary pallbearers were Dea- cons and Trustees of Friendship Bap- tist Church and Class of 1955 of E.H. Henry; Oscar, Yati, Cory, Tommy, Anthony and Melvin Gordon; Henry Flowers; Thomas Krushall; Sedric and Gene Penn; Kesanic and Rayne Crume; Alvin Jr., Leo and Roy Miller; Ian and Willie Hargrove; Jeffrey Jones; Dave Curry; and Roland Hem- phill.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

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Roxie M. Richardson, born near Weimar to John Herman and Mamie Halyard Miles, passed away Decem- ber 30, 1997.

She was a member of the First Christian Church of Houston where she served in various leadership roles within the Christian Women's Fel- lowship for many years, taught Sun- day School and was one of the first Women Elders.

Richardson also supported her community through participation in several garden clubs and community organizations.

Her devotion to family, friends and community will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, B .L. Richardson; sister, Margaret Miles Wiese; and

of Eagle Lake; grandchildren, Sharon Lowther Huitt and her husband, Pat- rick, Karyn Lowther Moody, Mark Lowther, Amber Richardson, Jessica Richardson, Sharon Lambright and her husband, Patrick, Susan Richard- son, Betsy Richardson and Scott Rich- ardson; great-grandchildren, Laura and Travis Huitt, Tyler Moody and Ryan Lambright; along with numer- ous nieces in Eagle Lake.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 2, at the First Christian Church of Houston, 1601 Sunset Blvd., with Rev. John Cunyus officiating.

For those desiring, contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Houston, 1601 Sunset Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005.

brother, J.D. "Doug" Miles. She issmyived by her daughter _^- Sympathy is extended to the f^m-

and son-in-law, Gordon and Linda ily in their loss. Richardson Lowther of Missouri City; sons and daughter-in-law, Kirk Way- ne Richardson of Houston and Kent Stephen and Peggy Richardson of Houston; brother-in-law, A.F. Wiese

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Cameron Michelle Berger

Douglas and Brenda Berger of Se- guin are proud to announce the arrival of their fourth child, a daughter, born at9:37 a.m., at St. David's Hospital in Austin on October 28,1997.

Cameron Michelle weighed seven pounds, five ounces and measured 19 inches at birth.

Welcoming her home were her sisters, Ashley, age 12, and Kelsey, eight; and her brother, Brandon, 4.

Her grandparents are Anthony and Bernice Kallina of Garwood and Al- lan and Edna Mae Berger of Port O'Conner.

Her mother is the former Brenda Kallina of Garwood.

Helen L. Jerkofsky, 82, of Rock Island, passed away January 4, 1998, at Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake.

She was born February 19, 1915, in Austin to Alfred A. and Mary Agnes Theobald Babel.

Helen and Gus Joseph Jerkofsky were married November 11, 1939.

She was a homemaker, member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada and a resident of Rock Island for the past two years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband (July 31,1992); and a brother, Francis Paul Babel.

Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Sister Mary Ann Jerk- ofsky of Joliet, 111., and Catherine and Ervin Buchta of Rock Island; son and

daughter-in-law, James and Annette Jerkofsky of North Canton, Ohio; grandchildren, Brenda Kelsey, Tho- mas and David Buchta and Teresa Borski; seven great-grandchildren; and a special cousin, Eugene Jirkov- sky and his wife, Lois of Yoakum.

Funeral services were held Wed- nesday, January 7, at 10 a.m. from SL Mary's Catholic Church in Nada with Father Joe Koebel officiating.

Interment followed in Mount Cal- vary Cemetery in Austin.

Henneke Funeral Home, Colum- bus, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

RMC Auxiliary lists memorials The Rice Medical Center Auxil-

iary wishes to thank the following persons for purchasing either stars or bells in honor or memory of the fol- lowing:

Myrtle Vogelsang; Mary Aldridge in memory of Mary C. McClanahan; The McAfee Family; Janie Crane in memory of Gretchen Lewis; Barbara Pidgeon in honor of Rich Taylor, Sandi Taylor, Gary Taylor, Pam Tay- lor, Russ Birk, Jody Brik; Dr. Tepper in honor of Amy, Randy, Bess, Mom and Dad+1; Jean Mclnteer for BJ., Rick, Heath, Chanin, Vicki, Peter, Stephen, Marcy, Harvey, Brandyn, Krysta, Wesley, Julee, Dot, Jean;

Also, Ruby Morris for Mark An- derson, Becky Anderson, Noble An- derson, Meredith Anderson, Gail Shavers, Robin Shavers; Myrt Os- trowski for Jimmy G., Linda T., Gar- nett G., Gary G., Stephen O., Leon O.; Bill Phillips for Pedro F., Maria, Pepe, Arturo, and Frank de la Garza, Martha Flores, Nelva Davila, Aurora Garza, Alvaro Castillo, Emilia Perez, Al- fonso and Mary Lou Castillo, Bill Phillips;

Also, Marlene Castleman for Charlie Labay Sr. and Lena Castle- man; Charlene Rodgers for Harold and Frances Priem, Justin and Kurt Rodgers; LauraMatthys in memory of George C. Matthys, and for John and Bess 'Matthys, The George Matthys Family, the James Matthys Family; Stephanie Guthman in memory of Terry M. Causey, Inez Guthman, John Clipson, John F. and Mary Vacek;

Also, Dr. & Mrs. Thomas for Bar- rett and Jacqueline Thomas, Stacey R. Thomas, John, Griffith M. (Hunter), Mason and Lana Louise Thomas, Russell, Kenneth, Clara L., and Anna Rose Pardue; Brenda Beisel in mem- ory of Robert York, Bill Beisel Sr.; Mr. & Mrs. John Konesheck in mem- ory of John David Konesheck and in honor of Jordan Charles Konesheck, Kelly Ann Konesheck;

Also, Lila Armstrong in memory of R.J. Armstrong, WJ and Laura Armstrong, W.H. Huggins, Dewey and Julia Huggins Perry, Jack Roder- ick, Alvin Hill; Gene Linke; Letha Lundquist for Jerri and Irene Fling, Helen and Martha Roberts, Rebecca, Sarah and John Rivera, Stanton, Ster- ling and Josiah Fling, Rachel Rivera, Leslie Harris; Hattie Mae Dromgoole for Betty Hoover, Russ Minter, Ann Duncan, Mary Baker, Caroline and Bill Lehrer, Eula Wintermann;

Also, Margie Cason for Glen and Kim Cason, Georgann Cason, Carin Cason, Monica Cason, Amie Smith, Kevin Smith; Michael and Edilia Mota for Concepcion Moreno, Sergio Valdez; Joe and Senola Gonzales for Rice Medical Center; Janie Crane in memory of Bradley and June Crane; Margaret Rodriguez in memory of my Dad James Maximillin Guerro; Susan King for Dr. Patino, Susan, Sara, June, Hal King; Imelda Hernandez for Car-

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Attend the Church of Your Choice.. - LIVING HOPE CHURCH: Revs. Joe and Mercy Fling; 234-5536. TEMPLE BEREA: 621 Maple Street, Eagle Lake. Rev. Romero. ROCK ISLAND FULL GOSPEL: P.O. Box 232, Rock Island; 234-5840; Nick

Williams, Pastor. LATIN-AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Belen de Judea Mision): 1000

East E, Eagle Lake; Ruth Olvera, Pastor SEALY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 1140 Meyer SL, Sealy; Warren Richardson,

Pastor. THE DAY OF PENTECOST APOSTOLIC REVIVAL: FM102 S, Matthews, 4

p.m. (at Mt. Zion). Rev. R.L. Carter. GREATER NEW FAITH CHURCH: 6406 Guyler, Wallis; Rev. Clay Spears.

409-478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST: Rev. Clifford Roser. FIRST BAPTIST: N. Lake at E. Prairie, Eagle Lake. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Earl Shorter, Jr.,

Pastor, 234-5795. IGLESIA BAUTISTA GETSEMAM: 901 B Street, Eagle Lake; Rev. Mario

Vasquez. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. R. Kiser, Pastor. 705 Lake, Eagle Lake,

234-3545. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST: 1207 E State, Eagle Lake. Rev. Coby Shorter; 234-

3735. ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST: Bob Allison, Pastor. SHERIDAN FIRST BAPTIST WHITE CLOUD BAPTIST CHURCH: 202 Old Altair Rd„ Eagle Lake; Rev.

Obie Rhodes; 234-3800. CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sheridan, Texas. NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP: Hwy. 90A, Sheridan; Del Sanford, Pastor; 234-3276.

CHRIST OUR REDEEMER - Charismatic: 478-7534,478-6512, Jerry C. McKinney, Pastor.

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH: East Bernard. PARISH OFTHE NATIVITY: Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary:

Guadalupe Terrace Addition; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sanctuary: 310 N Stevenson; 7 a.m. (Espanol), 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Father Eddie Winklcr.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada, 758-3218. Rev. Joseph Koebel, Pastor.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL: 306 E. Stockbridge. EAGLE LAKE GOSPEL MISSION: Rev. Emil Burger. GRACE LUTHERAN: 408 N. Stevenson, 234-3381; Rev. Robert E. SchlorU. LEHRER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Garwood, Texas. Rev. Barry

Bauerschlag, Pastor. LISSIE UNITED METHODIST: Sandra Kimbrow, Pastor; 234-2112; Lissie,

Texas. ROCK ISLAND METHODIST: Ken Sellers Jr., Lay-Pastor. UNITED METHODIST: Barry Bauerschlag, Pastor. 200 W. Prairie; Sunday

School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 106 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; 234-3368 VINE OFTHE LORD: Paul Aguilar, Interim. FRIENDSHIP A:G: 501 Wallace, East Bernard. Fred Chambers, Pastor. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 600 West

SL, Sealy; Marshall Crosby, Branch Pres. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 815 Milam, Columbus. Roy V. Palmer, Minister. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 200 N.

Lake, Eagle Lake, 234-5805; Miguel H. Arellano, Branch President THE SHEPHERD'S WAY: Non-denominational Christian Fellowship; 217

Main, Sealy. Frank Lucas, Pastor. 885-7873.

los, Imelda, Alyssa, Matthew Hernan- dez; Beverly Wunderlich in memory of her Dad;

Also, Patsy Gray for Gary and Karen Gray, Patsy Gray; Gabriela Saucedo for Richard and Gabby, Baby Richie; Sylvia Castanedo for Jonathan Castanedo; Janelle Willis for Phillip, Paige, Preston Willis; Cindy Pirtle in memory of Emilie Garza; Brenda Way in memory of Robert L. Way; Jackie Middleton in honor of Grand- sons Danny and Nicholas Trichel, in memory of mother, Ava White; Glory Manuel in honor of the Staff and Doc- tors of Thomas Clinic; Charlene Kon- esheck in memory of Snip Wells, John David Konesheck, Margie Wiese, Harrison Walker, Charles and Mary Duddleston, Charles Duddleston Jr.;

Also, Joyce Johnson in memory of Whitson Johnson; La Verne Schor- lemmer in gratefulness for Louis and Janet Schorlemmer and Family; Rich- ard, Jeanne, Trina, Brittany and Scott Alan Sommerlate; Judy and Starbuck Brisco; Frank, Rosie and Bonnie Na- varro in memory of Joe D. Navarro and Mateo Navarro Jr.; Eunice Duty in memory of Henry and Frieda Fogle; Ethel Balusek in memory of Roland and Mrs. Balusek; Maribel Gasca for Danielle andChristinaLopez, Manuel Gasca, Mary and Rosemary Valles and Michelle Lopez.

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Sheridan Library News

Book donations made at the li- brary last month were from David and Susan Watson, Eldon and Joyce Ohm, Jenavee Peterson and one anonymous supporter.

* * * Memorials given to the library

during the month of Dec. were: in memory of Irma Nell Gohlke Schaller: Bill & Lillian Gohlke; in memory of Dorothy Wilson: Bill & Lillian Gohlke, Wayne & Natalie Du- pr6, Jenavee Peterson; in memory of Archie Vawter: Bill & Lillian Gohl- ke, Wayne & Natalie Dupr6, Jenavee Peterson;

Also, in memory of Lena Balu- sek: Breck & Nancy Chabreck; in me- mory of Helen Achee: Breck & Nan- cy Chabreck; in memory of Ed Nay: Wayne & Natalie Dupr6; in memory of Cullen Fyke: Wayne & Natalie Dupre; in memory of D.B. Lundy Sr.: Wayne & Natalie Dupre.

RMC Personnel Updates...

By Roxanne Walker Nancy Herzog recently joined our

staff as a Home Health Registered Nurse with Eagle Lake Home Care.

She brings with her over five years experience as a Home Health Nurse. She currently resides in Brenham with her daughter, Stacy.

We would like to extend a warn welcome to Nancy as she joins our staff and becomes a part of "our family caring for yours," "In your Home."