(Nee Bates) Age 81. Born to eternal life December 10, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim. Loving mother of Steve (Diane), the late Mike (Patti) and the late Randy. Proud grandma of Heather (Aaron) Sechler, Brandon, Ashley, Jake, Emily, and Jack. Great-grandma of Anthony, Nicholas, and Ava. Dear sister of Elaine Bates, Gloria (Garth) Gerard, Greg (Jean) Bates, Jeff (Lisa) Bates, and the late Joe (Sandie) Bates. Special thanks to the staff at Clement Manor for their compassionate care. Visitation at the funeral home on Monday, December 16th from 4 to 7 PM. Meeting at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 9306 W. Beloit Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53227 on Tuesday, December 17th for the Funeral Mass at 10 AM.