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Vera Bateman Obituary

Vera Marie Kjeldsen Bateman, born in Chicago, Illinois on March 20, 1914, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2012 in Naperville, IL. She was 98. A longtime Downers Grove resident, Vera moved to Downers Grove when she was 14 and lived there until she was 88. She was the widow of William Herring Bateman, a lifetime Downers Grove resident, who passed away in 1995. Vera graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1932 and from Norwegian American Hospital School of Nursing in 1936. While raising children, she worked as a registered nurse until she retired at the age of 70. She was also an active member of First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove. Vera is survived by her children, William (Ann) Bateman, Jr., Bryan (Bay) Bateman, Andrea (William) Kinsella; grandchildren, Beth (John) Marshall, Katy (Steve) Brown, Emily (Steve) Pullen, Laura (Jon) Loo, Kelley Kidd, Christopher Bateman, David (Kelly) Kinsella, Becky Bateman, Tom and Kate Kinsella; great-grandchildren, Kathryn, David, William, Carolyn Marshall; Bailey Bateman; Emily and Jessica Brown; Layne and Sophia Pullen; Tyler, Kayleigh, Ashley and Evan Loo; Jack and Anna Kinsella and Mia Kidd; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; son, Marcus (Elaine) Bateman; grandson, Bryan "Beanie" Bateman; great-granddaughter, Lauren Brown; sister, Ione (William) Bentley; and brother, Carl (Janet) Kjeldsen. Interment will be private. A memorial service will be held in December at the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove. Info: www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Aug. 28, 2012.

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Sarah Skoda

September 24, 2012

Apparently I was mistaken about the date of Vera's passing. At second glance, I realized it was just a month ago. So sorry.

Sarah Skoda

September 24, 2012

I found this notice while searching for a relatives obituary. Vera was one of my favorite residents at The Birches in Clarendon Hills when I worked there in activities. I still think of her often ...she participated in exercise class and a lot of our daily activities there ...maybe not always happily, but I always enjoyed her remarks and the experiences she shared. I know it has been a year since her passing, but my deepest condolences to her family.

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August 27, 2012

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