Cyril "Dave" Gates

Cyril “Dave” Gates age 86 of Pontiac IL, passed away at 3:29 PM on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at OSF St. James Hospital Pontiac IL. His memorial service will be 4:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Pastor David Glesne of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bloomington, IL will be officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2026, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. The family suggests memorials be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.

Dave was born May 15, 1939, in Pontiac, IL the son of Pearl McKenzie.
He married Karen Estep on March 5, 1960. She passed away Sept. 3, 2018.

Surviving 4 children, Gwen (Dan) Freese, Normal IL, Pam (Carl) Toohill, LeRoy IL, Beth (Carl) Sayre, Terra Haute, IN, Vickie (Jay) Peters, Chenoa IL, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Beckie Przenieslo, Gardner, IL and Charlene Brooks, Pensacola, FL.

Dave was a member of AMBUCS. He owned and operated Upholstery Services in Bloomington-Normal. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com