Margadene Bateman Obituary (1931 - 2019)

(Carol) Margadene Bateman of Mahomet, Illinois, formerly of Mansfield, Illinois, went to be with her Lord at 8:17 P.M. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, surrounded by family. Margadene was born on February 18, 1931, in Mansfield, Illinois. She was the daughter of Stanley Howe and Ruth (Stalker) (Fred) Rupp. Margadene is survived by Carl Bateman, husband of 68 years and the love of her life. Also, surviving are two sons, David (Jennifer) Bateman of Bloomington, IL, Greg (Terry) Bateman of Estacada, OR; three grandchildren, Abby (Kyle) Boerke of Morton, IL, Amanda (Jason) Schriever of Estacada, OR, Brad (Dena) Bateman of Portland, OR; and three great-grandchildren. Through the years, Margadene was employed by Carle Hospital, Art Floral and the University of Illinois. She was active in volunteering for a number of organizations including the Loda United Methodist Church. Margadene was devoted to her family and treasured the close relationships that were formed over the years with friends and neighbors and her Church family in Champaign, IL, at Bayles Lake in Loda, IL, and over the past 11 years in Mahomet, IL. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband, visiting all of the lower 48 states. Margadene will be forever remembered by all who knew and loved her for her unwavering devotion to family and friends, and her incredible kind and gentle spirit. A memorial service will be held at the Mahomet United Methodist Church, 1302 East South Mahomet Road, Mahomet, Illinois, at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 25, 2019, with Pastor Craig Sweet officiating. Inurnment will immediately follow in the Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, IL. There will be no visitation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Mahomet United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Mansfield, IL, is in charge of arrangements.