Dolores Decker

Dolores “Dee” Darlene (Budnick) Decker, age 88, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born July 22, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Stephan and Ella (Borek) Budnick. Dolores graduated from Bedford High School in Ohio with the class of 1955. She married Robert Jay Decker in Kentwood, MI, on August 12, 1994. Dee is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bob; her children, Kim (Mark) DeVos, Kenneth Drechsel (now deceased), Kyle (Tammi) Drechsel, and Keith Drechsel; stepchildren, Jon (Laura) and Marcy Decker; multiple grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and dog, Zeke. Dee was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. An avid reader, bowler, and card player, she was always there for her loved ones and will truly be missed. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center for their help, care, and compassion shown to Dee and the family throughout this difficult time. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Dee’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dolores Decker, please visit our flower store.