August 14, 1943 to January 21, 2008

Mary "Mary B" Decker passed away Monday in Duluth at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born to Russell and Marion Johnson in Duluth. She graduated from Central High School in 1961, and later as an LPN. She worked many years as a geriatric nurse. Mary loved her children and grand children very much. She also enjoyed traveling and cooking. She is preceded by her parents; brother Carter.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Walter "Wray" Decker; daughter, Beth Sazama-Hart of Denver, Colo., son Jason Sazama; five stepchildren, Shannon Martin, of Dexter, Kan., Ramo Decker of Mankato, Kan., Shonda Decker of Las Vegas, Nev., Travis Decker of Wakeeney, Kan., Brandon Decker of Hays, Kan., three grandchildren, Annie, Phillip, Drew; six step-grandchildren; brother, Russell Johnson; sister-in-law, Cheryl Larson; stepmother, Evelyn Damron of Topeka, Kan., extended family and friends. A very special thank you to the doctors and staff at St. Luke's Hospital and Superior Health Center.