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of Chelsea, Michigan, age 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Trinity Health in Ann Arbor. She was born March 9, 1943, in Hamtramck, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Rose (Wojcieschowski) Kress.

Terry earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from Wayne State University. She taught a variety of ages at Westwood Schools in Inkster for 45 years. Terry volunteered at Faith in Action for many years. She was a part of the “TOPPS” workout group in Chelsea. Terry formerly attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, and attended other churches in her later years. She enjoyed gardening, walking, and traveling.

Survivors include her daughter, Hilary (Adam) Patalidis of Pinckney; two sons, Andrew (Lauren) Kress of MN; Matthew (Lindsay Montalvo) Kress of Sterling Heights; 4 grandchildren, Dominic & Disney Kress, Elicia & Erika Patalidis; a sister, Barbara (Jim) Dietz of CA; a sister-in-law, Gail Kress of Oscoda; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Taylor; her brother, Robert Kress; and her parents.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 5, 2025, 1:00 p.m., at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Rev. Linda Anderson officiating. The family received friends before the service from Noon - 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Dr., Jackson, MI 49202.

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