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Ernie Dean Cates, 88, of Bluford, IL, passed away at 10:30 am January 23, 2026 at his home in Bluford, IL. He was born March 19, 1937 in Jefferson County, Illinois to Ray and Mable (Case) Cates.. He married Betty (Hatman) Cates on March 06, 1990 she passed on April 26, 2016. Ernie is survived by...
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