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 Armeda (Mabel) Daniell. She attended Howe Elementary, Washington Junior High and Green Bay East High School, graduating in 1947. She then attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN, graduating in 1951. Billie worked in Wausau for several years before marrying James Kress in 1953 and moving to San Diego. They returned to Green Bay in 1955 where Billie lived until her passing. Throughout her nearly 87 years of life, Billie loved spending time in her garden and on her front porch, summers at the Fish House and Monday lunches with her sons at Caf Espresso. She enjoyed attending the Green Bay Symphony and trips to Door County for American Folklore Theater and Peninsula Music Festival. Throughout her life, she traveled the world with family and friends. Billie also enjoyed Sewing Club with her lifelong friends, PEO, AAUW, learning foreign languages such as German, Italian and Swedish, knitting and crocheting, golf and tennis. In the last decade, Billie was especially proud of attending her weekly Pilates classes with Carlyn. In addition to her philanthropic generosity, Billie had a personal connection to numerous charities, including Family Service, Literacy Council, Golden House, Willow Tree, Howe Family Resource Center, NEW Community Shelter, Boys and Girls Club, Green Bay Botanical Garden, Door County Land Trust, Green Bay Symphony, UWGB, NWTC, YWCA, YMCA, Brown County Library, National Railroad Museum, Brown County Historical Society, Meyer Theater, Heritage Hill, Northeastern Wisconsin Arts Council, Rawhide Boys Ranch, Lac Baie Girl Scout Council, Green Bay hospitals, and Bellin College of Nursing. She was also devoted to her alma mater, Carleton College. Above all, Billie cared deeply for her family. She cherished holidays with her children and grandchildren. "Meemser" or "Mimi" loved attending, supporting and encouraging her grandkids in all of their activities and sporting events. Billie is survived by her children, William Kress, John Kress, Meg (Barry) Grunwald, and Virginia Kress; grandchildren, Jack and George Kress, Francesca and Ayla Kress, Wesley and Elizabeth Grunwald, Lucas Pearson, Charles Mogan, and Amber Casper. She is also survived by one sister, Roberta (Bobbi) Elliott, and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irv and Hulda, two sisters, Virginia and Marcia, and an infant daughter, Jamie Louise. Visitation is scheduled on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 4:00 8:00 PM at the Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay. A short prayer service will close the evening at 8:00. A memorial service will take place at Union Congregational United Church of Christ, 716 S Madison St, Green Bay, Friday morning, June 24, 2016, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bridget Flad officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Literacy Green Bay, 424 S Monroe Ave, Green Bay, or the Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Program, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay. Ryan Funeral Home of De Pere is assisting with arrangements. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Kress family. The family would like to thank Billie's special friend, Jo-Jo, for her many years of caring, companionship, and friendship that goes beyond words. And most recently, the team from Nurse Next Door for caring, assisting and guiding Billie these last few months. They kept her house in order, her appointments on time, and provided kind, loving care to Billie until her very last breath. "We couldn't have done it without all these special people." To Mom: Thank you for everything you have done for us. We are so proud of you and all the good you've done in your life. We are lucky to have had you as our mom. We will love you forever.