Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Gress

August 6, 1947 - August 22, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Mary Gress, 74, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born on August 6, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert “Dyke” and Ruth (Ziegler) Morris. Kathleen was raised with her younger brother, Kenneth, in Crestwood. After graduating from Lindberg High School, she got married. Raising four children was a joy for her and she was a nurturing mother who took excellent care of her children. During these years, Kathleen also worked for a bakery and the Golden Kettle Restaurant. Then wanting to be closer to some of her family, she moved to Lincoln County. When the children were all in school, she attended Pike/Lincoln Vo-Tech School in Eolia and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Throughout the years, she worked for Lincoln County Memorial Hospital, Dr. Reinker and lastly Troy Manor, retiring in 2011. When not working she enjoyed watching “90-Day Fiancee” and crime show, on television. Kathleen loved and cherished each and everyone of her family members. Kathy is survived by one son and two daughters: Brian Schulze, Kristine Ifland, Rebecca Gress and Dallen Gress; one brother, Kenneth Morris and wife Mary; six adoring grandchildren: Lucas, Abigail, Skylar, A.J., Nicky and Josh and her loving great-grandchildren: Hannah, Levi, Ava, Ezekiel, Eden, Esther, Marlie and Elora, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son-in-law, Mark Edwards. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Humane Society of Missouri in care of Kemper- Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper- Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221