Rock Island, Illinois
Michael "Mike" Howard DeBates
July 8, 1943 - June 2, 2024
Michael "Mike" Howard DeBates, 80, a resident of Port Charlotte, Florida since 2010, formerly of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away June 2, 2024, after a long battle with heart and lung disease. He was born...
Read MoreTo the entire DeBates family, I was saddened to learn of Mike's passing, you have my heartfelt condolences, I didn't get to see him a lot but it was always a pleasure to see him when he was in Geneseo visiting Howard and Katherine. I'm sure that Howard, Mike, and Steve are reunited and telling fishing stories galore. Keep the wonderful memories close for comfort in this troubling time.
Scott Newell
June 21, 2024
Mike and I were teammates in several sports in High School. My sympathy to his family for your loss.
Roger Bengtson
June 16, 2024 | School
We are so sad to learn of Mike's passing. We got to know him and his family really well during our time with Howard and Katherine. May he rest in peace.
Sandy & Rex Rogers
June 15, 2024 | Friend
