Phillipsburg resident Marlin D. Bates passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 58.
Marlin was born March 5, 1957 in Norton, Kansas the son of Martin B. & Margaret D. (Long) Bates. He was employed at the Rangeland Coop in Phillipsburg.
He was united in marriage to Laura Lee Hill on February 14, 1991. She preceded him in death on October 26, 1996.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Marvin Bates.
Survivors include three sisters, Marie Berls of Oberlin, Kansas, Martha Bennett of Meriden, Iowa and Marilyn Dial of Norton, Kansas; as well as, many nieces & nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Almelo, KS. Inurnment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, New Almelo.
Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Homeless Pet Society, Norton, KS c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.