Peryl Lorraine Kress, 98 years, of West Point, Iowa, formerly Niota, Illinois died 12:45 am Thursday December 5, 2013 at the West Point Care Center, West Point, Iowa. She was born September 29, 1915 at Niota, Illinois, a daughter of William Earl and Sylvia Myrtle (Wilson) Kress.

She worked at Sheaffer Pen Co. as an inspector in metal fabrication, but spent most of her time doing clerical work for the plating department. She retired in 1980 after 41 years of service. She was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Carthage, Illinois. She enjoyed traveling, reading, calligraphy, writing poetry and painting pictures. After retiring she made book marks for all occasions and sent them to family and friends all over the U.S. and Canada. She was a member of the Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, Illinois.


She is survived by one niece, Kenna Richards, of Berkeley, California and three nephews: Mark Clemens, of West Point, Iowa, Randy Clemens, of West Point, Iowa, Kurt Kress, of Burlington, Iowa, four great nieces, three great nephews and two great great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, William J. Kress, two sisters: Bonnie Richards and Georgia Clemens and three nephews, Ray Kress, Jon Richards and Lane Kress.

Per her wishes, the body will be cremated. Family will greet friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am Tuesday December 10, 2013 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison, Iowa. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday December 10, 2013 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Dave Poland officiating. Burial will be held at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Madison, Iowa at a later date. A memorial has been established for the Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church, Nauvoo Fire Department or the Nauvoo Presbyterian Church, contributions may be made at the funeral home.