Richard "Dick" Cress Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Brian Cress, 89, of Urbana, IL, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 5:40 A.M. Friday December 22, 2017 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born January 15, 1928, in Miami, FL, the son of Gerald and Bird (Bryan) Cress. He married Rose Marie Mellecker on August 28, 1950 at the Little Brown Church in the Vail, Nashua, Iowa. She preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Donna Crose of Urbana, IL; three sons, Ron (Diane) Cress of Zionsville, IN, Brian (Jane) Cress of Bismarck, IL and Brad (Jan) Cress of Cornwall, England; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Bette Meyers. Richard drove a truck for Central Steel and Wire for 40 years, before his retirement. He was a very devoted member of the Hoopeston United Methodist Church, where he served on the administrative board and as a trustee. Along with his wife, he was a large supporter and participated in many of the church mission trips. Richard was the go-to guy for maintenance around the church, he took great pride in the odd jobs it took to maintain both the church and surrounding grounds. His hobbies included golfing and fishing in Minnesota, and taking great care of his home and yard. Richard will be lovingly remembered as a very devoted, loving and caring father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday January 12, 2018 at the Hoopeston United Methodist Church 403 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. A memorial service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Friday at the church, with Pastor Cathy Najmon officiating. Burial will be held Monday January 15, 2018 at the Riverside Public Cemetery in Riverside, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston United Methodist Church 403 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.

Richard "Dick" Cress

January 15, 1928 - December 22, 2017