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February 05, 1913 January 24, 2015
February 05, 1913 -- January 24, 2015

Gertrude E. Bates, Age:101

Gertrude E. Bates, age 101, passed away January 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Clifford; loving mother of Barbara (the late Charles) Watkins and the late JoAnn Nelson; loving Noni of Wendy Koll, the late Kim Friel-McLaughlin, Laurie (Steve) Obermeier, Jody (Jim) Friel, Brian (Bridget) Nelson and Maggie (Mike) Bradford; proud great-Noni of Jen, Bobby, Kristi, Billy, Tommy, Stephanie, Mike, Kelly, Katey, Tracy, Brooke, Sean and JoAnn; great-great-Noni of Maya, Jaxon, Norah and Luke; dear sister of the late Bernice Bock and the late Charles Bobus. Gert was one of a kind. She will always be remembered for her zest for life, love of music, dancing and her sparkling attire! A visitation will be held Thursday, January 29th, from 3:00 until 9:00 pm, at Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral and Cremation Center, 6467-77 N. Northwest Hwy. (one block north of Devon), Chicago. A celebration of life will be held Friday, January 30th, at 11:00 am, at Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral and Cremation Center. Interment Montrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to the Night Ministry, 4711 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago IL 60640, would be appreciated. Info 773-774-3333.

Services

Jan 29th
Visitation
January 29, 2015
3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Olson Burke/Sullivan & Cremation Center
6471 N. Northwest Highway
Chicago, IL 60631

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