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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 2, 1998, page 18

MARY GIERSCH

Mary Kreps Giersch died June 23, 1998, at her home in Glenwood, at the age of 54.
Mrs. Giersch was born Aug. 14, 1943, in Hood River, Ore., to Oliver P. and Mary L. (Miller) Kreps. She grew up in Glenwood, graduating from high school there. She received her teaching certificate from Pacific Lutheran University.
She married William A. Giersch in Laurel on June 11, 1967. She taught at Hoquiam for several years before moving back to Glenwood in 1976 to run a cattle ranch.
Cows were her hobby. She loved to ride and she mowed and baled hay.
Mrs. Giersch is survived by her husband, William, Glenwood; mother, Mary L., Glenwood; sisters Kathleen Ohnemus and Margaret Throop, both of Glenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
At her request, there will be no funeral services.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, P.O. Box 36, Hood River, Ore. 97031.
Arrangements were made by Gardner Funeral Home, White Salmon.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., July 2, 1998, page 5

MARY KREPS GIERSCH

Mary Kreps Giersch, 54, of Glenwood, passed away June 23, 1998.
She was born Aug. 14, 1943 in Hood River, Ore. to Oliver P. and Mary L. (Miller) Kreps. Mary grew up in Glenwood, graduating from high school there. She received her teaching certificate from Pacific Lutheran University.
Mary married William A. Giersch in 1967 at Laurel, Wash. She taught at Hoquiam for several years before moving back to Glenwood in 1976 to run a cattle ranch.
Cows were her hobby. Mary loved to ride and she mowed and baled hay.
Survivors include her husband, William of Glenwood; mother, Mary L. Kreps of Glenwood; two sisters Kathleen Ohnemus and Margaret Throop, both of Glenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
At her request, no services were held. Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, or random acts of kindness to someone or an animal.