Francis Kress

Kress, Francis L.MONONA-Francis L. Kress, age 95, of Monona passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at St. Mary\'s Hospital. He was born on Aug. 10, 1915, in Medford, the son of Joseph and Theresa (Niggeman) Kress. Francis was united in marriage to Irma Pfaff on July 29, 1941 in Stetsonville. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Jason during World War II. Francis was trained as a watchmaker and belonged to the Watchmaker\'s Guild. He lived in Monona for 57 years and worked at Goodman\'s Jewelers as a watchmaker. He was a charter member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and was a member of the church choir. Francis was recognized for his volunteer services in the community. He is survived by his children, Clare (Robert) Larsen, Philip (Nancy), Susanne (Ronald) Nelson, and Marian (David) Hinrichs; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Irma; and his eight brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 9, 2011, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday. Memorials may be made in Francis\' name to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School. The family would like to thank the staff at Angelus, St. Mary\'s Hospital and Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Francis was a wonderful role model as a husband, father and Christian friend. Memorials: Memorials may be made in Francis\' name to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School. Cemetery: Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 9, 2011, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding.