Nelson "Chuck" Charles Kress

Mr. Nelson "Chuck" Charles Kress, age 79, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Chuck was born January 10, 1945, in Cook, Nebraska to Doris Florine Rowe Kress Baker and Nelson Sabistian Kress.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Hallie Kress; children Brian Whalen (Diane), Cannon Kress, Patrick Whalen (Carrie), Joseph Whalen (Lisa), and Elizabeth Rouse; grandchildren Ashley Whalen (Jason Drake), Brandon Whalen (Alyssa), Joshua Whalen (Sammy), Braedyn Grommesh (Bianka Thompson), Jacob Whalen, Michayla Whalen (Eric Reyes), Gabriella Whalen (Esteban Diaz), Joseph Whalen Jr (Ariana Rojas), Adrianna Whalen (Tyriq Lockett), Madison Whalen (Mary Jane Neises), Kensey Rouse, and Hunter Rouse; his great grandchildren Evan, Dallas, Savannah, Madi, Enolla, Emma, Peyton, Emiliano, Esella, Esteban, Agustin, Kalio, and Kyrie.

Chuck was preceded in death by his father Nelson Sabistian Kress; mother Doris Florine Rowe Kress Baker; sister Rose Marie Nelson; and grandchild Anthony Whalen.

A visitation for Chuck will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E 13Th St N, Wichita, Kansas 67206. A Celebration of Life will occur Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Lakeview Funeral Home.