Maryann Veronica (Mikulski) Bates, age 72, was born January 3, 1950, in Chicago, IL to Charles and Tessie (Wackonis) Mikulski. She passed away March 22, 2022, in Rolla, MO.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles, and Tess Mikulski; her husband, Wayne H Bates; and a brother, Ronald Mikulski.
Maryann is survived by her stepchildren, Stephen (Tracy) Bates, Patricia (Don) Gilbreath, Denise Busse, and Nicky Cohan; a niece, Linda; and a nephew, Jeffrey.
She married Wayne H Bates September 2, 1989, in Chicago, IL. They made their home in Licking, MO for many years.
Maryann worked as a salesclerk and an office secretary temporary worker at various locations.
Maryann enjoyed gardening, canning fruits, salsa, and pickles, and playing cards. She liked traveling, especially the train ride she took through the Canadian Rockies with Wayne, and a cruise to Alaska after he passed away.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
