Margaret Jane Pressler Bator

Margaret Jane Pressler Bator of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL.   Born August 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Jane Pressler.  Margaret Jane was a homemaker and former teacher.  She actively participated in church, school and community activities.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Edward M. Bator; one daughter Lauren Bator Viets (Nathan) of Vernon Hills, IL; one son, Ward Bator (Dana) of Wilmette, IL; five grandchildren, Jack Hastings Viets, Ella Jane Viets, Lila Grace Viets, Wyatt Leland Bator, Bodhi Hawkins Bator; and her brother, John Thomas Pressler (Linda) of Dyersburg.                                        

Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Ed White.  A visitation will follow the service until 1:00 p.m.

The family requests memorials be directed to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 452, Dyersburg, TN  38025-0452, Dyersburg-Dyer County Union Mission, 213 West Cedar Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024 or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN  38101-9929.

We are privileged and honored to serve the Bator family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.