Nancy J. Cress
February 17, 1938 - January 04, 2017
Obituary
STOUGHTON / WAUSAU-Nancy J. Cress, age 78 of Stoughton and Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Skaalen Home. She was born on Feb. 17, 1938, in Wausau, the daughter of Arden and Sybil (Kipke) Weinkauf. She married Dan J. Cress on June 18, 1960. Nancy enjoyed her work as a bookkeeper for Marathon County for many years. She loved music, playing the piano and singing in the church choir. Nancy enjoyed learning new things, including a desire to learn to play the mandolin. She enjoyed swimming, was an avid reader, a creative cook and loved baking for her friends. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Cress of Merrill and Evie (Jenny Vorpagel) Cress of Madison; and sister-in-law, Gayle Weinkauf of Onalaska. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry; and brothers, Glenn, James and Ronald Weinkauf. A Memorial Service will be held at SKAALEN HOME, 400 N. Morris St., Stoughton, at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, with Pastor Jim Koza presiding. Visitation will be held at Skaalen Home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials in Nancy's name may be gifted to Wisconsin Public Radio or Skaalen Home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51N @ Jackson St.
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 14, 2017 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
Skaalen Chapel (Stoughton) • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI null
Memorial Service
Sat Jan 14, 2017 @ 10:00 AM CDT
Skaalen Chapel (Stoughton) • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI null
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Memories
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Kathi McNellis
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Dearest Evie and Jenny,
We are so sorry for your loss. You loved Evie’s mom so well and did everything possible to take good care of her. Her love of reading, cooking, and baking; and her friendliness and kindness; are just a few of her wonderful traits that continue to live on in you. She has certainly left a tremendous legacy in you and all you do and how you do it.
We are so happy that we had the chance to know her. Her love for and pride in you was very clear (as that scrapbook page clearly shows). We’ll especially remember getting to spend the Fourth of July on Oconomowoc Lake with her and you. May the longtime sun shine upon you all.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Always,
Kathi, Kay, Jessika, and Chelsea
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Debbie DeLaporte
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I have fond memories of working with Nancy at Marathon County. It saddened me to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care and treasure your memories!