Kimberly Damnitz-Overland

Kimberly Damnitz-Overland of the Wisconsin Dells area for over 17 years passed away at home Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the young age of 41 years.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Picha Funeral Home in Wisconsin Dells, on Friday, Oct. 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kimberly was born July 17, 1968 in Chicago, the daughter of Ronald and Mary (Elliston) Damnitz. She met Ira Overland Jr. at Nig’s Bar over a pool game bet, to which the winner collected five special smiles. Her passion was to play cards — Texas Hold’em in the Wisconsin Dells League. She fancied herself as the Mike Madisow of poker. "Right now I know she is playing a game of poker with St. Peter for another stack of chips for the finals."

She is survived by her father, Ronald Damnitz; three brothers, Ronald Jr., Thomas (Dawn) and Christopher Damnitz; three nephews, Thomas, Jr., Matthew and Josh; a niece, Nichole; two great-nieces, Ariana and Giselle; two uncles, Ray and Roger Damnitz. Also in remembrance of the Kedvale Street days of her childhood.

She is further survived by the Ira Overland Jr. family; parents, Ira and Jacci Overland; brother-in-law, Erik (Misha), sisters-in-law, Robin Huggins and Alana Overland; nieces, Serina and Erin; nephews, Andrew, Ryan, Nathen, Kyle and Dane.

With her friends and family we will reach up and collect one more big smile together.

The Picha Funeral Home and Crematory of Wisconsin Dells assisted the family with arrangements. For online condolences, go to www.pichafuneralhome.com.