James O. Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James O. Bates (Naperville, Illinois), who passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though James has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (1500 Brookdale Rd, Naperville, IL 60563). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Otie to the Jill Bates Scholarship Fund at Mayslake Ministries mayslakeministries.org.
