Mary Evelyn Bates

Mary Evelyn Bates

Mary Bates Obituary

Published by Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home on Aug. 27, 2018.
Mary was born on September 13, 1928 and passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Mary was a resident of Lincoln, Illinois at the time of passing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service also at the church. Burial will follow the services at New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Evelyn's name to Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Trinity Episcopal Church, or The Humane Society of Logan County.

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Sandy Moore

August 29, 2018

Our condolences on the loss of Evelyn. We will miss her kind and cheerful presence at church and around town.
Although we will not be at the funeral, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Douglas and Laurie Muck

August 27, 2018

So sorry to hear of Evelyn's passing. An elegant and kind lady, Evelyn was a joy to know. My parents often spoke of Evelyn as a dear friend they loved and admired. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Godspeed for this final journey and may you Rest In Peace!

August 27, 2018

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Doris (Petermeyer) Roland

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