Eleanor DeBates Obituary
The world bids farewell to Eleanor DeBates of Garretson, South Dakota, departing on September 6, 2025 at the age of 82. Eleanor leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Thulin and June Thulin (DeVoe); her brother Orville Thulin; and her brother-in-law Roger Olund. She is survived by: her husband James DeBates; her children, Angela Kringen (Gregg), Aimee Noeske (James), Audrey Wohlleber (Dave), Keith (Susan) and Kevin; and her sisters, Barb Olund and Betty Julson (Robert).
In lieu of flowers family request memorials which will be directed to St. Rose of Lima Church, Garretson Food Pantry, Garretson Parks, Garretson Community Ambulance and Garretson Fire Dept.
