Robert "Bob" Cates

MASON CITY | Robert "Bob" Cates passed away at the Good Shepherd Care Center on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at the age of 86.

Bob is survived by Fran Cates, his wife of 65 years, and his three daughters, Deborah (William) Foster of Mason City, Janalyn (Kevin) Helgeson of Clear Lake, Cathy...