Bonnie Jean Bates Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-10-22T19:00:00
End: 2023-10-22T21:00:00
Location: Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bonnie Jean Bates of Fort Worth, Texas, born in New Underwood, South Dakota, who passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arnold Aby and Ruth Aby (Barry). She is survived by: her husband Gerald Bates; her children, Denise Mitzel and Gregory Bates; her grandchildren, Monica, Steven, Kevin, Brandon and Austin; her great grandchildren, Blake, Jordan and Jacob; and her brother William Aby (Frances).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kirk Funeral Home

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Oct 22

Visitation

Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1051 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701

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Oct 23

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Black Hills National Cemetery
20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785

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