Joyce M. Kress

Joyce M. Kress, age 77, of Manitowoc, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County.

Joyce was born on June 6, 1947, in Sheboygan, the daughter of the late Edward A. and Anna M. (Schmitt) Kress. She attended St. Wendel School in Cleveland and was a 1965 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. She later received an Associate Degree in Marketing from LTC in Cleveland. In the past she worked in computer programing and advertising for Americorp in Sheboygan and WCUB in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and enjoyed writing poetry and listening to music.

Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law: Aggie (Dan) Deehr, Cleveland, Mary Ann Raduenz, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: Betty Kress, Kaukauna; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and two sisters.

Private Family graveside services will be held at the St. George Cemetery in Cleveland in the Spring of 2025. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com.

The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Jens Family Funeral Home, is assisting the family.

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