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ROBERT KRESS Obituary
ROBERT JOSEPH KRESS
On Friday, April 26, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Wilma Kress; father of Tony (Donna) Kress, Phil (Dodi) Kress, Kathy (Mike) Dierks, Kris (Bruce) Murphy; grandfather of Jes, Sean, Jessica, Brandon, Jordan, Ken, Teresa, Madison and Becky; brother of Tom, John, Rose Anne and Dorothea and the late Chuck and Mary Lou. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, May 3, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, 9110 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT KRESS
Pegi Reese
May 2, 2013
Wilma & family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Praying that God will help you and your family find peace during this most difficult time.
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Terry & Belinda Anderson
May 2, 2013
Kathy and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 2, 2013
Aunt Wilma, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Alzina Kress
Nicole Kress
May 1, 2013
Aunt Wilma, I am sadden to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
April 30, 2013
May God help you and your family find peace in this time of sorrow.
Linda Jo Block
April 30, 2013
To Wilma and family,
We are so sorry, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family from Jo Feliciano (and Block Family)
Kimberle Farver
April 30, 2013
Extending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Malcolm Dsouza
April 30, 2013
Kris and family
I'm very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
- Malcolm D'Souza
Kathie Peterson
April 30, 2013
Kathy and family: I am really sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Keith Douglas
April 30, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.
Wade Richmond
April 30, 2013
My deepest sympathies on this tragic loss to your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers ... peace & blessings ...
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