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Deacon Eugene A. Bates, 78. Longtime resident of Norwood Park. Permanent Deacon of St. Thecla Parish, ordained in 1974. Beloved son of the late Mary and John Bates; loving brother of Ernest J. and the late Norbert B. Bates; dear brother-in-law of Rita and Betty Bates; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday from 2 until 9 p.m. at The M.J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago. Wake Service at 7 p.m. Lying in state Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Thecla Church, 6725 W. Devon, (at Oak Park), until time of Funeral Mass, 12 Noon. Please omit flowers. Masses appreciated. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For further information, 773-631-1240, 847-823-6540 or www.legacy.com.
