Nancy J. Dekker nee Cole, age 69, resident of Homewood for 36 years, raised in Cambridge, New York.

Beloved wife of the late Marvin Dekker. Loving mother of Amy (Ken) Betts, Todd Dekker and Dan Dekker. Cherished grandmother of Matt Dekker and Alex, Hannah and Charlie Betts. Loving daughter of the late Dr. Charles and Marion Cole. Dear sister of Jeri (Chip) Macdonald and the late Charles and John Cole. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Tuesday September 24, from 4-8 pm at the Ryan Funeral Home 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Graveside service Wednesday 1 pm at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Lansing, followed by a memorial service at the families residence.

 In Lieu of flowers memorials to the Advocate Christ Hospital Nursing Education and Research in Oak Lawn, IL. For additional information 708-798-0331.