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Irene "Billie" Kress

Allouez, Wisconsin

1929 - 2016 (Age 86)

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Kress, Irene "Billie"Irene Gail "Billie" Daniell Kress, 86, Allouez, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, June 19, 2016 at her home, surrounded by family, loved ones, and her little buddy, Chester, at her side.Billie was born July 20, 1929 in Green Bay, to William Irving (Irv) and Hulda...

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My sincerest condolences.

I enjoyed working for and knowing Billie for 20 years. She was a kind and generous person and a great friend. My heartfelt condolences to the family .

Will:
Moms are very special people, treasure all the wonderful memories.

Virgina very sorry to here of the loss of your mother.

I send my deepest sympathy to the Kress family. She was a wonderful, caring person. She was very good and kind to my mother "Gigi" and Cheryl. I know my mother and Cheryl enjoyed staying in touch over the years and having lunch at Kroll's once in awhile. She will surely be missed by all.

Billie presenting her award

Dear Kress family---
On behalf of the staff, Board, tutors and learners at Literacy Green Bay, I offer our condolences to you. Billie was truly our Friend of Literacy! She was a tutor for us in the 1980's and remained a longtime advocate and supporter of adult literacy. Our Literacy Advocate Award is named for her, and for many years, she would present this award at our annual breakfasts to the next recipient. She leaves behind an incredible legacy. We join you in missing her.



On behalf of USW local 1096, please accept our most sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,
Ted W Egge

Dear Kress Family: Billie was one of my favorite friends from our brief few months together in 1984, learning German in the intensive program at UWGB and then visiting Germany for a month together that January. Her youthful curiosity, intelligence, warmth and humor drew her into our circle of friends and we had a blast together. Now, I'm about the age she was when she joined our group of largely 20 year olds. I'm inspired to embark on a similar adventure myself. Here's to her love of...

Dear Kress Family,

On behalf of the entire ASPIRO family our heartfelt condolences. Your mother and grandmother helped so many people in need. Her legacy of understanding, sensitivity, kindness and generosity will live on forever.