Donald Bates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald Bates of Princeton, Illinois, born in Neponset, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 94, on December 22, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Laurance Bates and Lola Bates (Mear); his daughter Mary Jean Clapper; and his siblings, Virginia Hepner, Margaret Heise, John and Allan Bates.
He is survived by: his wife Virginia Fowler (Jean); and his children, Barbara Schilling (Neil) of Oswego, Beth Lynch (Greg) of Tucson, Laurel Gilbert (Jim) of Aurora and Joe (Jody) of Princeton. He is also survived by 8 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, and 7 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wyanet United Methodist Church, 112 W. Main St., Wyanet, Illinois or Second Story Teen Center http://www.secondstoryteencenter.org.
