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Lydia Bates Obituary

Bates, Lydia "Jai" Reunited with her parents Maurice and Bonnie on Christmas. Jai was the loving partner of Tina and parent of Shayden. She leaves behind her siblings Daryl (Jennifer) and Laura, Godparents Marcus and Vicki Hagen, dogs Pookie and Pandora and best friend Lee. Jai is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 4 at 6:00 PM at the funeral home. A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Shayden Bate's college fund. To honor Jai's memory it is requested that you wear Packers or Superman Attire to the celebration.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 1, 2014.

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January 25, 2014

I will always love you!

Dave & Leanne Ross

January 4, 2014

Darryl and Laura, Lydia was a big part of our lives when she was little and in her teen year - we are so very sorry for the pain of her loss. God give you His peace and comfort.

Lydia, Daryl and Laura Bates

Babette Bates

January 3, 2014

Sue Likness

January 3, 2014

To Darryl and Laura, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I used to be friends with your mother and worked with her as well. I always remember hearing her call your sister Lydier. Used to crack me up.. Stay strong for each other and always remember that Lydia is now a guardian angel caring for all, especially her daughter,

dand j hanzel

January 2, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I LOVE YOU JAI! REST IN PARADISE

Leah Goodman

January 1, 2014

Vicki Hagen

January 1, 2014

To friends and family of Lydia (Jai): May Jesus comfort you as you work through the tragic loss of a sister, cousin, friend. Jai's hope of salvation was based on the love Jesus had for her, the willingness Jesus had to take all of her sins and replace it with his perfect life. May that same comfort be yours.

January 1, 2014

miss you,,love you

BRENDA FLORES

January 1, 2014

JAI, THIS IS SO HARD FOR SO MANY PEOPLE WHO LOVED AND CARED FOR YOU...YOU LEFT WAY TO SO IN LIFE...THIS IS NOT GOOD BYE THIS IS WE'LL SEE YOU LATER.GOD BLESS YOU. <3

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