John Kress, age 78, passed away December 24, 2012. Retired Detroit Police Officer. Beloved husband of Carolyn. Loving father of Steve (Sheri), Ken, Michael (Debbie), Michele (Jason) Burmeister and Chris Jetke. Proud grandfather of Kellie, Tiffany, Gina (Carl), Kim, Kristi, Jon, Addison, Gage, Taylor and Alyssa. Great-grandfather of many great-grandchildren. A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, January 11, 2013, from 10:30 a.m until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland Chapel of The Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army. www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com