Kerry Michael Marx Decker

FUNERAL HOME

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater

2973 Solomons Island Road

Edgewater, Maryland

Kerry Marx Decker Obituary

MARX DECKER , Kerry Michael On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, KERRY
MICHAEL MARX DECKER. The beloved son of Sophia Marx and Bo Decker; brother of Casey, Blair and Brianna Decker; grandson of Anton and Charella Marx and Chap and Carol Decker.
Friends are invited to Kerry's Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Sunday, November 9 from 3:00 P.M. until funeral service time at 4:00 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lula G. Scott Early Headstart, 6243 Shadyside Rd., Shady Side, MD 20764.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Nov. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Kerry Marx Decker

13 Entries

Anton & Charella Marx

November 11, 2008

Sophia,
We will miss Kerry Michael immeasurably. We will miss watching him play with Casey in the back yard, sleeping so peacefully on the chair when he finally runs out of energy. It's small consolation that he is now in Heaven watching over us.

Christine Williams

November 10, 2008

Sophie
My thougths and prayers are with you and your family durning this time of sorrow. Know that your little one is now is Gods hand.

Christine
your cousin in Colorado

Linda from shawlministry

November 10, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Allen Keller

November 9, 2008

Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Allen, Sue and Sam Keller

Jan Brice

November 8, 2008

Sophie, Bo, The Marx and Decker Families:

We were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of your beloved little Kerry. Please accept our thoughts, prayers, and this small, but sincere gesture of sympathy to you, your family, and his friends.

Death is a part of the life cycle that can be difficult to rationalize, however the most grievous of heartaches has to be the unfathomable loss of a child. Unfortunately for some, this untimely realization becomes one of life’s biggest tragedies. And through the daily grief and turmoil, the question always remains the same... “WHY?”.

I know it will be hard for you not to ask “why” this must be. Today, only God knows why – and for now, His sole “reason” has to serve us and comfort us as though we knew of one thousand different justifiable reasons. We have only to trust and have faith in His judgement, rendering all of our strength and fortitude to accept His will and go forth in life with this huge, looming emptiness inside our minds, hearts and spirit.

As a source of personal comfort today, I felt compelled to pour through many a photo album in search of photos of Kerry. His fair hair, and innocent smile will forever be etched in my memory, as will his infinite curiosity and inane ability to amuse and capture the hands, hearts, and attention of anyone spending any amount of time with him (as most two year olds have the propensity to do).

As a Christian, I find comfort in the notion that our time on this earth is only a small portion of our existence. It comforts me to know that our loved ones pass from this earthly existence into an eternal one, a Kingdom unlike any other. I picture Kerry there. He is not alone, he is not frightened, he is not sad. He is busily “exploring” his new “home”, warmly welcomed by those who have already passed from this life. It is there that I picture him amidst a loving group of family, all anticipating his every need and eager to comfort and care for him. There amongst him is his Aunt Cathy, poised in a comfortable chair, holding him close to her chest, bringing solace as he quietly listens to her motherly “chatter” and “advice”. It is his great-grandmother Ruth, whom I imagine sitting on the ground next to him, playing games and bringing him as much love, joy, and happiness as he would in return bring to her. It is his great-grandfather Joe, whom I know is dutifully nurturing his “manly” spirit by way of teaching him sports, carpentry and electrical skills (and too - perhaps even the “not-so-manly” skills of cooking and baking).

I am at peace in knowing that in time, you too, will have comfort in the knowledge that there are many loving souls overseeing Kerry in his "after life". Those who undoubtedly at some point in time will find a way to bring “assurance” to you in some manner or fashion, letting you know that Kerry is there with them. You will then be assured that he is not alone. You will then know that he is safe. You will then know that he is loved. And although you will feel his loss daily, in the infinitely agonizingly difficult ways that every parent who loses a child does, please be comforted in the knowledge that Kerry will always with you. He will always be there with you in heart - in spirit - in daily inspiration. And although your lives continue here on earth without him, he looks toward the day when he will be there to welcome you to “eternal life”.

Today, we celebrate and give thanks for the life and love of Kerry Michael Marx Decker. Although his time here with us was brief, we thank you Lord, for your “gift” to us; the gift of his trusting nature, his pure joy, his infinite love.

With deepest sympathy and thoughts of all of you during this difficult time...

Kerry’s great-Aunt, Jan Brice (and Family)

Remember... “The Lord’s pillow is the softest pillow on which to rest.”

Paula

November 8, 2008

My thought sand prayers go out to you and the rest of Kerry's family.

Paula in Western New York
from bev's yahoo group

Kerry Michael Marx Decker - my love

November 8, 2008

Annette Lewis from Shawl Ministerys on yahoo

November 8, 2008

I have no words for the loss of a child and know you will keep his memory close to your hearts.

Millie Hernandez

November 7, 2008

Sophia,

My heart and love goes out to you and your family. May your little Angel be in God's loving care.
Hugs,
Millie in NY
from Bev's Challenge

Ronald Womack

November 7, 2008

Sophia:

My sincere sympahties go out to you.
I can't imagine what it is like to lose a child. Our prayers are with you and yours.

Ronald K. Womack

Shannee Butler

November 7, 2008

Kerry you will be truly missed. I will miss your smile, your random hugs, and everything about you. I love you and I will miss you!

your teacher

Amy Butterfield

November 7, 2008

Sophia & family,

My deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your baby boy. Words alone are not enough, but I send my prayers and thoughts to you at this time. May God comfort you and give you strength at this time, and in the days to come.

Amy Butterfield, Ohio
from Bev's Charity Challenge Yahoo Group

The Staff of Kalas Funeral Homes

November 7, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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