Robert W. Kates

Robert W. “Bob” Kates, 97 of Carlinville passed away Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025, at Hallmark Health Care in Carlinville.

He was born September 14, 1927, in Atwater, a son of Martin and Daisy Gates Kates.

Bob married Dora Bell and she passed away June 21, 1968. He later married Audrey R. Rhodes October 14, 1970  in Carlinville. She passed away last year, April 5.

He was employed at Prairie Farms in Carlinville for 42 years.

Bob was a member of  Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville, the Knights of Columbus Council 336 in Carlinville, and was a 4th degree Knight. He was a past member of the Carlinville Elks Lodge, Moose Club and enjoyed bowling and playing golf.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; daughter, Karen Rosentreter; granddaughter, Andrea Sonneborn; brothers, Melvin and Donald Kates; sisters, Almeda Chapin, Alice Freytag, Julia Meyers, and Dorothy Hillebrand.

He is survived by his daughter, Sandy (John Kahl) Trump of Carlinville; son, Gary A. (Dena Marie) Rugel of Scottsdale, AZ; four grandchildren, Jenni McDowell, Kate (Brett) Coleman, Kelli Trump and Matt (Stephanie) Rosentreter; seven great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 to 11:00 am at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church, Carlinville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Donald Goergen officiating.

Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery, Carlinville.

Memorials may be made to Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church.

Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.