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Mark A. Decker

FUNERAL HOME

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue

Orland Park, Illinois

Mark Decker Obituary

Mark A. Decker, age 38, suddenly, beloved husband of Jill, nee Wright; loving father of Jackson, Katie, and Morgan; dear son of Robert (Karen) Decker and Carolyn Shadbar; cherished grandson of Jacqueline Mingotti; beloved son-in-law of Judy Wright and Lon (Mary Kay) Wright; dear brother-in-law of Gayle (Tom) Bueser, Cindy (Luis) Maldonado, and Mary (Eric) Simms; dearest uncle of Michael, Haley, T.J., Alexa and Emma; lifelong friend of Craig Lanigan. Faithful Servant of the Lord. Owner of Carrington's Quality Care Carpet Cleaning and a regular at Starbucks. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Lying in state Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10 a.m. at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Dr. (152nd & Catalina Dr.) Orland Park. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Decker

15 Entries

Charles Koshgarian

June 27, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. He was an extreamely energetic and thoughtful person and I was blessed to know him.

Susan Rudd

June 19, 2007

Dear Jill and Family,
I am a friend of Mark's from grammar school and high school. We had many fun times growing up in OL. My heart was truly saddened when Craig told me of Mark's homegoing. May you find comfort in knowing he is at home, in Jesus' presence! Please know you are all being lifted up in prayer during this difficult season. I pray the Lord gives you strength and a special peace.

Lia Perez

June 19, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Mark, just from what I knew of him stopping in Starbucks a few times a day, was such a proud dad and husband. He used to come into Starbucks and tell me about his kids, and ask about mine. I'm so sorry.

Joan Coughlan

June 18, 2007

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's passing. We were customers of his since moving to Tinley Park. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Duffy Family

June 18, 2007

Dear Family,

We are so sorry for your loss,
We lived across from u, in Oak Lawn, our son often played w/ yours.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers always,

Tina Laurencell-Liss

June 17, 2007

Jill and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. We haven't seen eachother since high school but felt compelled to send my condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry you and your children are going through this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nicole Ferrill

June 16, 2007

Dear Jill,
I knew Mark as a young man being best friends with Amber. We shared many happy times and a ton of laughs. He was as wonderful a person then as he grew to be for you and your family. He will be sorely missed. *HUGS* to you and your beautiful children.

June 16, 2007

Dear Jill & family:

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Cook Family

Donna Folger

June 16, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Sincerely, The Folger Family

The Staff of Colonial Chapel, Ltd.

June 14, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Jason Gillies

June 15, 2007

Dear Jill and family,
It's hard to know what to say in times like these. I can only say as a personal and long time friend of Mark's that he was just that - a good friend. He was always there for me if I needed him. I also know that you and the kids made his world shine. He loved you all very much and was never ashamed to say it.
It was a great day when he first told me he gave his life to the Lord and he has never stopped talking about Him since. I pray that the Lord now comforts you and your loved ones while you grieve.
May He grant you peace, serenity and guidance through this difficult time. Our prayers and love go out to you.
Jay Gillies and Family

Monica Fiorenzo

June 14, 2007

My heart breaks for you and your family Jill. I have never known a more solid family man than Mark. I am so glad that I know what beautiful family that you have around you in this time of need, your mother and your sisters & the kids. One thing is sure, Mark Decker will go straight to heaven! Words can not express how sorry I am for you and the kids. I will never forget the beautiful letter Mark sent me after my wedding. He was truly special.

Greg & Penny Greiman

June 14, 2007

Dear Jill & Children, Greg & I watched Mark grow up with his buddies Craig & Terry, as we are Craig's immediate neighbors. He was a polite, respectful, friendly little guy & on to becoming a nice young man. When Ms. Lanigan told us he was in the carpet business many years ago, We jumped to be his customer. And recommened his name to our grown children & many of our friends. He took great pride in the work he did for anyone. He was so very proud of his "beautiful wife & his 3 beautiful children". And he made no bones about always being Thankful to Our Lord for every day & all he was Blessed with. Greg & I will miss his eager voice for carpet cleaning, his Christian thoughts, seeing his white van with blue lettering all around Oak Lawn & most of all his warm smile. When looking at the stars at night we are comforted to know his is shinning down on his family & us. We are at peace to know there is a purpose on this earth & that the Lord must have felt he had foefilled his. In Gods Peace, Forever, The Greiman Family

The Fielding Family

June 14, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Wrayanne Kolarik (Simon)

June 14, 2007

My deepest sympathies go out to Mark's family. I was a classmate of Mark's in high school and was very saddened to hear of his passing. May God give you strength in this time of sorrow and may all the happy memories see you through the tough times ahead.

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