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WILLIAM CRESS JR.
GODFREY — William P. Cress Jr., 81, died at 8:34 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony's Health Center.
Born December 11, 1935, in Alton, he was the son of William P. Cress Sr. and Lucille (Rowling) Cress.
Mr. Cress retired from the Alton Post Office after over 30 years of service, and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the Eagles, BCCA & ABA. He loved to take care of his yard and any other DIY Projects. He enjoyed trout fishing and camping and spending time with his grandchildren and his dog Sunny.
In April 1957, he married the former Doris Peters. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Kim (Mike) Johns of Godfrey and Kelly Runyon of Marshall, Illinois, one son, Jeff (Jackie) Cress of Edwardsville, five grandchildren, Jeffrey (Lynsey) Cress, Steven (Erika) Johns, Drew (Ashley) Cress, Ashley (Travis) Thompson, and Emma Cress, three great-grandchildren, Annabelle Cress, Austin Cress, and Xaden Thompson, one brother, Rex (Sharon) Cress of Pooler, Georgia, and two sisters, Martha (Larry) Stuker of Black Buttte, Oregon, and Aleta Cress of Kansas City, Kansas.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Father Steve Pohlman will officiate. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church or Marquette Catholic High School.
Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Cress
Terry Pfaff
March 7, 2017
My heart broke, when I was told of Bill's passing. I had known him for over twenty years and he never failed to have a kind word and to put a smile on my face. Both he and Doris showed me many kind deeds and made feel special in many ways. My prayers for his family left behind and may the Grace of God bring you peace and comfort. May he Rest In Peace. Until we meet again, my friend!
Dick & Jenene Norton
March 6, 2017
Bill, you were a great neighbor. Our condolences to Doris and family.
Susan & Don Garrison
March 4, 2017
To all Family,
Bill was a Very kind Person and coworker ..
Always Fun to Be Around.
We Will Miss him.
Kris & Larry Ory
March 3, 2017
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Jeff. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy & Bill Zeigler
March 3, 2017
Our Sympathy on the loss of Bill. He always had a kind word and encouragement for those who needed it. He will be missed by many people whose lives he touched. Many prayers for his wife , family and friends. RIP
March 3, 2017
My deepest sympathy Doris, Kim and family on your loss. We have fond memories of our times spent together. Rest in Peace Bill!
The Centralia Cleary Crew!
Buck and Jean Hord
March 3, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Cress family, having known Bill since High School ,always enjoyed his friendly personality. Doris ,Jean and I will have you in our thoughts and prayers. Bill will always be remembered with great memories.
Buck Hord
Bob Garland
March 3, 2017
Sorry for your loss
Rodney & Shannon Willis
March 3, 2017
We will truly miss him at the campground. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tom Schneider
March 2, 2017
My condolences to the entire Cress family on your loss. Bill Cress,my old neighbor deluxe.As gracious and kind a friend as one could ever have. Always willing to help. You will be sorely missed. Thank you for being such a great neighbor during some of my most difficult times.
Linda Merwin
March 2, 2017
My late husband (Roy Merwin) thought the world of Bill. He loved talking to him about the BCCA &ABA clubs they belonged too. Trout fishing at Bennett Springs was always a great conversation between the two of them. Doris, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Lindsay
March 2, 2017
Bill was an exceptionally nice man. My prayers and love go out to the family.
Tom & Marie Reyne
March 2, 2017
So sorry to see this, my thoughts and prayers are with Doris, Kim, Jeff, Kelly, and the rest of Bill's family. You'll always treasure your happy memories, what a great guy!
Joan Knowles
March 1, 2017
Bill was a great joy to know. He will be missed by many. My heart and love goes out to all Bill's family. You are in our thoughts. Kent and Joan Knowles
Patty Kious
March 1, 2017
Bill will be missed by many, especially his BCCA friends and collecting buddies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers !!!
Patty & Kevin Kious
jim halford
March 1, 2017
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