Julie Bates

Julie Bates, age 47 of Brookfield. Loving daughter of her late parents Jo Ann & John Immekus and Charles Bates, beloved sister of Mark (Debbie) Bates, J.J. Bates, Jeff (Jean) Bates, Jen (the late Kevin) Reynolds, Paul (Kimberly) Bates and Joe Bates; dearest aunt of Matt Bates, Peter (Diana) Bates, Jessica Bates, Nathan Bates, Luke Bates, Collette (Matt) Jurek, Katelyn Reynolds and Cory Reynolds; dear friend of Mark Yurkiw. Julie passed suddenly doing what she loved, caring for others and enjoying the outdoors. Her love and spunky attitude spread joy to everyone she met. Her spontaneous songs and laughter will be missed immensely. Julie was a Certified Reflexologist-part time, worked as a bank specialist for 14 years at MB Financial and was very involved in Boy Scouts of America through the Venture Crew 1. Visitation will be Thursday, August 11, 2016, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Friday, August 12, 2016, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL. Funeral Friday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 10 A.M. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to the family appreciated. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com .