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Michael Bates Obituary
June 5, 2025
Dr. Michael Drew Bates, 76, died June 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life Reception will be held in his honor from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, July 18, at the Wichita Country Club. Remarks will take place at 2:30 p.m.
He is survived by his wife, Carolina Bates; children BJ (Amanda) Bates, Jocelyn Bates, and Kallie (Scott) Hapgood; grandson, Miller Bates; sisters, Valerie (Brian) Redington and Sherri (Tom) Sobotka; nieces Chelsea, Sarah, Nikki; nephews Scott and Jason; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Project Access (A program of Central Plains Health Care Partnership), 1102 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211.
View more information and share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group, Wichita, KS.
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Elfred P. Suggins
July 13, 2025
Dr. Bates was our family doctor when we lived in Wichita, as a lineman for the county. He was a great diagnostician and especially kind to our three children. RIP good doctor and thank you for all you did for our family.
Jamie Collins
July 10, 2025
Dr. Bates was the best!! He helped deliver all 3 of my kids! He was always kind, thoughtful, respectful. We certainly had many laughs and shared jokes and funny stories. After his nurse Jamie-who I had several visits with- had passed away, him saying my name made him think of her! Sending much love and condolences to his family and many friends and colleagues.
Tammy Peters
July 5, 2025
Dr Bates was my dr for over 20 years. delivered my son. Boston. He was the most kind and best dr. Never had another i cared for. I´m so sorry for your loss. Great man to many i´m certain.
Terri Kelley
July 5, 2025
Dr. Bates delivered my daughter in 1977 after stepping in because my doctor was on vacation. I was his patient after that until he retired and my daughter was also. We both thought he was wonderful! So kind, understanding and so so nice.
Lana Lyda
July 4, 2025
Dr. Bates delivered my first daughter. He was such a kind and caring doctor. My condolences to his family.
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