Marian E. Bates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marian E. Bates of Galva, Illinois, born in Kewanee, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marian left this world on October 23, 2024 at the age of 97, 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, Lester Yarger and Bessie Yarger (Cosner); her husband Donald C. Bates; and her grandson Levi Baysingar. She is survived by: her children, Eileen Neuhalfen, Donald E Bates of Elizabethton, TN, Leslie, Gary Bates and James Bates of Phenix City, AL.; her siblings, Lois Mundz, Howard Yarger of Mendota, IL., Jeanette Witte, Irene Boelens and Kenneth Yarger; her daughter Janice Baysingar; and her grandson Michael Mitro. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
