Monti D. Bates Obituary
The memory of Monti D. Bates of New Athens, Illinois, born in Alton, Illinois, who passed away on May 3, 2026 at the age of 58, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Monti D. Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Melvin Morris; and his grandparents, Raymond, Frances Gunderman, Lester and Melvina Morris.
He is survived by: his wife Chelsea Bates; his children, Loren Shrope (Chris), Jakob Bates, Chaz Bates, Chayanne Bates and Cecilia Bates; his mother Linda Miller; his sisters, Trudy Norman (Dave Shea) and Susan Louis; his mother-in-law Charlotte Flemister (Marc); his granddaughters, Sasha and Willow Shrope; and his nieces, Jessica Norman, Taylor Bray and Emma Underwood.
