Mary Kates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Kates (Fairfield Glade, Tennessee), born in Springfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 90, on December 22, 2018. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Kates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John VonDeBur and Anna VonDeBur (Alewelt); her brothers, John and Francis; and her children, Jerry Kates and Cheryl Kates.
She is survived by: her spouse James Kates; her children, Donna Wanless (George) of Rochester, Jim Kates (Nancy) of Rochester, Mary Beth McClintock (Roger) of Rochester, Rachel Copp (Mike) of Rochester, Steve Kates (Kelly) of Springfield, Chris Kates (Claudia) of Winston-Salem, NC and Matt Kates (Jan) of Wheaton, IL; her grandchildren, Jennifer Sullivan (Marc), Karen Montgomery (Jeff), James M. Kates, Michelle Layne (Ben), Brandon (Shannon), Corey Kates (Jamie), Cameron Kates, Ashley, Jason, Sarah Kates, Andy, Matthew, Ryan McClintock, Alex and Kyra Copp; her great grandchildren, Braden, Colten, Alaina Stock, Zach Berry, Torie Kates, Jaxson, Riley Kates, Aiden Kates and Bryce Layne; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Zoe and Darby Sullivan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
