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Janet Dechter Obituary

Dechter, Janet Lee (nee Branson), age 78, died March 29 after a long battle with cancer, loving mother of Scott, Brad (Sherie), Felicia (Connel) and the late Marty, doting sister of the late Stephen (Babs), adoring grandma, aunt, teacher and friend. A memorial celebration will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. with a 2 p.m. service on Sunday, April 5, at Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations to Midwest Hospice, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, 60025. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois 773-281-5058.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 2, 2009.

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Sponsored by Felicia Dechter Smola, her daughter, and Scott Dechter, her son.

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Pinky

March 27, 2025

Hi Mom, it's just me now signing, hopefully you and Scott are together, dancing on a beach somewhere. Mexico maybe? I miss you both with all my heart and soul. Love you always, until we meet again, Pinky

Pinky

March 27, 2024

Hard to believe that in a couple of days it will be 15 years that I haven't seen your beautiful smile, heard your comforting voice or hugged you. Miss you mom, today and every day. Love you. Pinky

Scott-

March 30, 2022

Love and miss you as another year goes by-Think of you every day. always a fond memory

Scott-

March 30, 2022

Miss you more every year-you would be proud of all your grandkids and your great grands-
Love
Scott

Pinky

March 29, 2022

It has been 13 years mom and I miss you more than ever. You have five great- grandchildren that I know you'd be insane over! Wish you were here to meet them. Love you mom. Always have and always will.

scott dechter

March 28, 2019

Mom-As the years pass I miss you more and more-without a miracle I will be selling the house this year-that will be hard-so many memories,love you Scott

Pinky

May 15, 2017

I miss you too Mom, more than you'll every know. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day, wherever you are. I think of you every day and love you always!

May 14, 2017

5-14-17

mom-

Love and miss you always.
Happy mothers day
scott

scott dechter

October 21, 2011

hi mom I was thinking of you found this book and wanted to tell you that I love and miss you
Scott

Janet w/ grandchildren Tedi, Connel, Andie & dog Snoopy

April 15, 2009

Janet and Tedi (granddaughter)

April 15, 2009

Janet

April 15, 2009

Janet W/ Some Family

April 15, 2009

Janet w/ 1st and children Scott, Brad Marty & Felicia (Pinky)

April 15, 2009

Cynthia Raskin

April 9, 2009

Felicia, your mother must have been an inspiring model for your family because I think you are one in your writings for our
community. It sounds like you
were the model daughter too.
I hope this is not a too terrible time for you.
Cordially, Cynthia stone Raskin

Ninfa Martinez

April 6, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. I will miss your mom, and our wonderful conversations. She was a kind woman.

Jim McDermott

April 4, 2009

Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I have fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

With love and affection,

"Jimmy"

Julie Newfeld

April 4, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your mother, Janet from our "crazy" high school days. I know she will be missed. I'm thinking of your family during this difficult time.

Betty Johnson

April 3, 2009

Sorry for your loss. Your mother and I were very close and I will miss her very much. We shared several fun times together and I will always remember her. She was very intelligent, compassionate, talkative and fun to be around.

Horty & Lewis Coplan

April 2, 2009

School days in Hyde Park come to mind with fond remembrances of Janet. Our sincere sympathy to all.

Ronald Buzil

April 2, 2009

Please accept my condolence on the loss of your Mother. It's been many, many years since I last saw her. From those days I have fond memories of her. I wish you, her children, who I once knew, peace, wellness and happiness.

Mary Andros

April 2, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a very kind, generous person.
Regards, Mary. Art & Nick Andros

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