Stephen Yates, age 95, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in the Home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 10:00 Am in the All Faiths Chapel of the Illinois Veterans Home. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the Memorial services. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.