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Kurt Decker Obituary

Decker, Kurt J. age 30, loving father of Samantha and Kurt James Jr., beloved son of Eileen (the late James A.) Decker, dearest brother of Lisa (Scott) Cummings, Michelle Rudow and Jeremy, cherished partner of Treva Santiago. Funeral service Friday, 10:30 a.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy., (7700W), Palos Hills. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Formerly employed at Amtrak Railroad, Chicago. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410. Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 15, 2002.

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Bob Stonich

June 13, 2002

Kurt,



I have only known you for the last 12 years of your life. You were a great son to you mom and a dear brother to your sisters. In the last several years I got to know you for the fine person that you were. I enjoyed talking cars, football, baseball, and all other things that we talked about. We never got to take that picture of our Monte Carlos side by side like we talked about. Sorry, Kurt, I just got mine back When I am at your mom's house, I miss you not popping in and out of the house weekends. I hope that you are at peace, life is very hard, and sometimes can be over-whelming. But we all love you and now you are with God, may he watch over you as he did in this life. You will always be a great friend of mine. Till we meet again in the next life,



Bob

Gerald & Carolyn Young

June 12, 2002

To Kurts family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will miss him.

tina messer\santiago

June 8, 2002

kurt you will be so missed by so many. you will always be in our thoughts and hearts forever.we know your driving your cars up in the sky.all i ask is that you watch over your babies. see you again one day.lots of love ,your sister in law . tina

Eileen Decker

June 6, 2002

To Kurt's Family and Friends:



Kurt was loved by many and will be missed by many - especially me. I loved Kurt so much and will miss him dearly. Losing a child is one of the worst things that can ever happen. The sorrow is even deeper because I lost Kurt so suddenly. I try to think of him as not "gone away" but as if his journey's just begun. I pray each day that God will give me the strength I need to face this loss. I am very thankful that I have my two wonderful daughters and likewise a wonderful boyfriend that are there for me whenever I need a shoulder to cry on. I know Kurt would want me to fill the void with remembered joy and this is what I am trying to do.



Kurt's mother, Eileen

Nancy Decker Chojnowski

May 20, 2002

Dear Eileen, Treva, Lisa & Michelle,

I am so sad about Kurt that it is hard to express my thoughts. Even though I have not seen Kurt much in the past few years, he remains in my heart. As his former step-mom, I have many memories - especially his great love and knowledge of cars and the fact when he was small, we could not go shopping without purchasing that special match box car! I remember when Jeremy was born, he was such a good big brother. I feel badly that Kurt was hurting and was unable to ask for help even though everyone who loved him would have done all they could to help, if we had known. Although I am separated from the Decker family, the memories of over 20 years are in my mind and heart. I'm sure we all look back in our lives and would do things differently if we could, and this is no different. I hope Kurt is at peace and with his Dad and they both know they are loved and missed.

Joeann Hanna

May 17, 2002

Dear Eileen and Family,



Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.



Joeann Hanna

Ellen Phelps

May 17, 2002

Eileen (Bette) & Family,



I want to offer you all my heart-felt condolences in your time of loss. Kurt always had a very special place in my heart, and always will. Be at peace Kurt.



With love and sympathy,

Ellen Phelps

Chris Pratl

May 17, 2002

I met Kurt when we were four years-old. He was my best friend growing up - we shared everything! Even though our last few years were distant, I'll always love him. I still remember our childhood, my friend...I miss you!

Jessica Blackburn

May 17, 2002

I went to High School with Kurt and considered him a good friend. Although I haven't talked to him in years, I'll still miss him. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his family.

Michael Kubiak and family

May 15, 2002

God bless you all at this time of need

Susan Marcinkowski

May 15, 2002

I am so saddened to hear of Kurt's death. I will always remember him as "my boyfriend" from when I taught Sunday School and at Ashburn.

My deepest sympathy to the Decker family.

Marty & Joyce Pizzolato

May 15, 2002

God Bless your family.

A donation was made to the American Lung Association

David Gaidas and Family

May 15, 2002

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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