DaMahree Christopher-Jerome Kates age 3 months 21 days of Redwood Falls went home to be with Jesus and his grandpas and grandmas on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Redwood Area Hospital.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 28, 2017 at St. Cornelia’s Episcopal Church Guild Hall at the Lower Sioux Community.  An all-night visitation will begin on Sunday, 4:00 p.m. at the St. Cornelia’s Guild Hall at the Lower Sioux Community with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.  Interment is in the St. Cornelia’s Episcopal Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

DaMahree Christopher-Jerome Kates was born May 1, 2017 to Alan-Michael Christopher Kates and Alexus Nicole Pendleton in Redwood Falls.  He was the happiest baby ever and had a smile that could brighten the room.  DaMahree loved his brother.

DaMahree is survived by his father Alan-Michael Christopher Kates; mother Alexus Nicole Pendleton; siblings: Aniya Marie Kates and Bentlee Skyler Gregg; grandparents: Morris Pendleton Jr., Carey Smith and Glendie (James) Harris; great-grandparents: Essie Kates, Leonard “Ray” Smith, Theresa Smith; aunts and uncles; Marques Kates, Ciera Kates, Reva Kates, Christian and MaKaylee Pendleton, Ellarie and Brayden Blomeke, Raelynn and Homer Stands, Robert Hentges, Sissy BlackLance and Wowi Stands and many other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents: George Roosevelt Kates Sr. and Morris and Connie Pendleton.