Donna Mae Kress (nee Buesking), age 62, of Troy, passed away at her home Friday, April 4, 2003. Mrs. Kress grew up in Maryville, married Ronald Kress on June 15, 1968 at Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Maryville, then moved to Troy. She was previously employed at Maryville Lumber several years ago. She enjoyed shopping and watching baseball. Donna belonged to St. Jerome Catholic Church and the Moose Lodge Chapter 82 in Edwardsville. Donna is survived by her husband, Ronnie; her son, Ryan; her mother, Ida Mae Buesking, all of Troy; and her brother, Daryel of Edwardsville.

Visitation: Sunday, April 6 at Laughlin Funeral Home, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 am Monday, April 7, 2003 at St. Jerome Catholic Church.

Interment: Burial of Cremated remains will take place at a later date in the family cemetery near Batchtown, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.