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Alexander Dec Obituary
Dec, Alexander "Ace" WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Loving son of the late John and the late Katherine (nee Opyt) Dec, dear brother of the late Catherine Dec, the late Walter (Josephine) Dec, the late Joseph Dec, the late John Dec, the late Matthew (the late Theresa) Dec, the late Theodore Dec, and the late Leonard J. Dec, fond uncle, great uncle, and great-great uncle to many nieces and nephews, dear friend of Eugene (Geraldine) Sucharzewski. Retired employee of Central Steel and Wire Company. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Institute, 2401 Ravine Way #302, Glenview, IL, 60025, would be appreciated. Funeral Saturday, January 13, 2007, 9:15 a.m. from Szykowny Funeral Home, Jonathan F. Siedlecki, Director, 4901 So. Archer Ave. (1 blk. east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.), to St. Joseph Church, 48th and Hermitage, 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Info., 773-735-7521. 
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for Alexander Dec
January 9, 2008
Molly, Your unselfish behavior will reward you someday. Thank you for all you did for your uncle. - Nurse Cosima
January 8, 2008
Dear Dec Family, Thank you for helping me. Grandma Sherkey
February 2, 2007
Mary Dec,
Sorry about your uncle. If you ever need anything I will visit you someday. Leonard Dec
Catherine Opyt
February 2, 2007
Theodore, Mary & Family, I am so saddened by the lose of your family member. - Catherine Opyt
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Laura Shebelski (Nehlsen)
January 22, 2007
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Uncle. I knew him for many years as "Uncle Al". My Mom and Dad were Lefty and Marge Nehlsen from the Back of the Yards, and I have many fond memories of him. You and your family with be in our prayers.
Grandma Sherkey
January 12, 2007
Ted - I didn't know your uncle personally, but I do know that he is at his final resting place after suffering for a long time. I commend you for the very special care that you afforded him. My prayers are with you and your family.
AnnaMay (Vilcek) Kopp
January 12, 2007
To the family of Alexander Dec,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your uncle. Our family goes way back with Al. He will always be in our prayers.
The Vilcek family from the Back of the Yards Neighborhood
Cosima Gervais
January 12, 2007
Ted, Molly, & Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Uncle. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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