Patricia "Pat" Ann Gates

Patricia “Pat” Ann Gates of Somonauk, IL, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Born on April 23, 1936, in Sandwich, IL, she was the daughter of Axel “Swede” and Emma (Heminover) Nelson. Pat married Donald LaVerne Gates Sr. on September 14, 1954, in Somonauk, where they spent 55 years raising their family. She was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a Lifetime Member of the Sandwich Moose Lodge #1016. Pat was a dedicated employee at CTS where she retired leaving a lasting impact on those who worked with her. Her warmth and love were most evident when surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren—moments she treasured deeply. Pat's legacy of hard work and devotion to family will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Pat is preceded in death by her husband Donald Sr., four children: Debra Roberts, Kathryn, Michael, and Jon; daughter-in-law Eileen; her parents; sister Marie; and brothers Rick, David, and Chuck.

She is survived by her son Donald Gates Jr., seven grandchildren: Dawn (Don), Shawn, Lisa (Miguel), Steve (Jen), Okema (Joshua), Nicole, and Crystal (Justin); sibling Rita Alsip of Minooka; sisters-in-law Kay and Terri Nelson of Leland; brother-in-law Herman Johnson of Ekron, Kentucky; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Pat will be held on Thursday, October 17th, from 4 PM to 8 PM at Turner- Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL.

The Funeral Mass will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday, October 18th, at 10:30 AM, with Father Joseph Naill officiating. Followed by burial at St. John Catholic Cemetery in rural Somonauk. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Open Door. For more information or to sign the online guest book please go to www.eighnerfuneralhomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. RT 34 ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363