Carolyn Mae DeDecker

May 24, 1921 - July 22, 2016

NORWAY- Carolyn Mae DeDecker age 95 of Norway, died Friday, July 22, 2016 at Dickinson Co. Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI. She was born on May 24, 1921 in Norway, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Banchi) Benzie. Carolyn graduated from Norway High School in 1938. She married Robert J. DeDecker on September 8, 1939 in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2000. Carolyn and Bob owned and operated Bob’s Market and King Koin Launderette in Norway. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Oak Crest Golf Course, Jake Menghini Historical Museum, Loyal Order of Moose and was on the First Holy Spirit School Board. Carolyn enjoyed volunteering at the Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, St. Vincent DePaul and the Jake Menghini Historical Museum. She did respite care for Hospice. She won the Women of the Year award and was part of Big Brothers/Big Sisters program for 4 years. Carolyn is survived by her son Peter (Barbara) DeDecker of Hastings; daughter Joanne (Peter) Lundy of Green Bay, WI; grandchildren David (Laurie) DeDecker of Hastings, Daniel (Leah) DeDecker of Minnetonka, MN, Carrie Lundy of Green Bay, WI, Stephanie (Patrick) Christie of Green Bay, WI and Melanie Carrigan of Green Bay, WI; 8 great grandchildren; brothers Wallace Benzie of Davidson and Kenneth Benzie of Hamilton Lakes; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother Warren Benzie. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 30 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Norway, with Fr. Raymond Valerio officiating. Interment will be held at the Norway Township Cemetery.