Gary Dale Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 25, 2025, at the age of 75, Gary Dale Bates of Minooka, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Dale Bates to pay them a last tribute.
Though Gary Dale has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thelma Bates (Howard) and Elmer Bates; and his son Brian Bates. He is survived by: his wife Linda Bates (Watkins); his daughter Amy Bodoh (Aron); his grandsons, Austin and Alex Bodoh; and his siblings, Gail Cagle (late Jerry) and Debbie Scott (late Jim). He is also survived by many In-laws, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gary's name can be made to: St. Jude's at stjude.org or Reclaimed at reclaimedcharity.org. For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com.
