Robert M. Bates
78, passed away January 2, 2004 at Topeka Community Health Nursing Center. Robert served in United States Air Force.
Robert is survived by his half-sister Mary Nelson, Craig , Colorado, and a niece Violet Nickle, Corydon, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Friday, January, 9, 2004 at Leavenworth National Cemetery with Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel handling arrangments. On-line condolences may be made at www.penwellgabel.com.