Virginia Bates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Virginia Bates (Princeton, Illinois), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Virginia left this world on September 6, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Delos Fowler and Fern Fowler; her husband Don; her daughter Mary Jean Clapper (Mollie); and her siblings, Don, Arnie, Ron Fowler, Cathryn DeDoncker, Helen Ellsberry, Neva Hungerford and Margaret Barnett (Peggy).
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Schilling (Neil) of Oswego, IL, Beth Lynch (Greg) of Tucson, AZ, Joe Bates (Jody) of Princeton, IL and Laurel Gilbert (Jim) of Aurora, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wyanet United Methodist Church, 112 West Main Street, Wyanet IL 61379 or the Second Story Teen Center, 125 S Main Street, Princeton IL 61356.
