Rosemary M. Cates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rosemary M. Cates of Cobden, Illinois, who passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie George and Mary Ann George (Dangbar); her husband Bob Cates; and her siblings, Eldon Ray George, Henry George, Edith Farris, Shirley Jones, Sally Wright and Mitchell George.
She is survived by: her sisters, Charlene Holderfield of Cobden and Pauline Dillow (James) of Cobden; her nieces and nephews, Karen Robinson (Rob) of Jonesboro, Ernie Holderfield of Cobden, Mark Jones of Cobden, Gregory Wright (Jill) of Salem, Sarah Parker (Jeremy) of Murfreesboro, TN, Kristine Benak (Robert) of Trenton, Cynthia Easton (Joshua) of Cobden, Connie Coryell of Granite City, Shannon Suarez of Saint Robert and Larry George of Cobden; and her brother-in-law L. G. Wright of Salem. She is also survived by cousins; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home (214 N Front St, Cobden, IL 62920). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 at the Casper Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are preferred to the Apostolic Lighthouse Church.
