Donna Jean Bates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Jean Bates (Clearwater, Kansas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 9, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Jean Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jerry Bates; her parents, Robert Vancuren and Louise Vancuren (Ralston); and her sisters, Linda Ingram and Ruth Etheridge.
She is survived by: her children, Sherry Wells (Tom) of Broomfield, CO, Teresa Tatum (Ronnie) of Calhoun, MO and Laurie Horgan of Onaga, KS; her sisters, Mary Braden of Rosehill, KS and Judy Jones (Gary) of Springfield, MO; her grandchildren, Ryan, Melissa, Erin, Ben, Matt, Jerry and Donnie; and her great grandchildren, Raylan, Joe, Jillian, Barrett, Ender and Reed.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Christian Schulte Education Fund, checks made payable to: Donna Bates Memorial Fund c/o Vintage Bank 218 W. Spring Ave, Conway Springs, KS 67031.
