Barbara “Jene” Kress, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed peacefully with her two children at her side at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Logan Acres Senior Community.
She was born in Bellefontaine on Jan. 30, 1933, to the late Robert H. and Martha M. Thompson Miller.
On June 1, 1952, she married Harley E. “Gene” Kress and he survives, along with her daughter, Patricia Kress Wolfe of Dublin and her son, Kim E. (Connie) Kress of Belle Center; grandchildren, Trina Allison of Dublin, Suzanne (Derek) Gillespie of Russells Point and Connor Kress of Toledo; great-grandchildren, Logan Wolfe, Victoria Allison, Nicole Allison, Cassandra Allison and Jace Gillespie; a brother, Glen Miller of Jasper, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Jene was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tricia James.
A 1951 graduate of Bellefontaine High School, Jene was in the world of finance her whole career and retired as Bellefontaine City Auditor. Jene attended the First United Methodist Church in Bellefontaine, and was a member of the Republican Party and the King’s Daughters.
She was a past United Way chairman and an original board member of the developing committee for the Friendly Senior Center. She enjoyed reading and being a part of her Bridge Club. Jene’s maternal grandmother, Marie Springer, was a big part of her life and was her most influential role model.
Ashley Sloan of the Huntsville Methodist Church leads a private graveside service at the convenience of the family at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Indian Lake Daily Bread in care of Suzanne Gillespie, 7860 Rose Path, Russells Point, OH 43348.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, where condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.