Agnes was born on September 6, 1935, at Royalton, MN to Joseph and Frances Bursch, out of a family of 10, Agnes was the youngest.
On February 11, 1957, Agnes married Anton Decker at Holy Trinity Catholic church in Royalton, MN. Anton worked at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud, MN as a nursing assistant. Anton had rheumatoid arthritis and over the years his arthritis was progressing and his doctor suggest he move to Arizona. They had eight children and the youngest was 2 and the oldest was 16. They did not know anyone in Arizona except the realtor, the realtor did find them a big home out in the country (Greenway & Nisbet). On July 16, 1974, they arrived in Phoenix, AZ and the temperature was 115 Degrees. After coming to Arizona Anton felt much better. It was all worth the journey – trip of a lifetime.
They have been a member of the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church since it opened in 1979. Agnes was very active in the church; she was a sacristan and participated in the Eucharis Ministry. Agnes also worked at the Paradise Valley School District for 28 years.
Agnes is survived by (4) sons, Anton Jr., Timothy, Randy & Thomas, (4) daughters, Carol Knight, Cynthia Knipp, Theresa Wayman (Texas) & Lori Depriest, (1) Brother, Jerome Bursch. There are (22) Grandchildren and (15) Great Grandchildren.
A visitation for Agnes will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022.
A rosary service will occur Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at St Joan Of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E Greenway Rd,, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
A funeral mass will occur Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Joan Of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E Greenway Rd,, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
A graveside will occur Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery, 23015 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ShadowMountainMortuary.com for the Decker family.
Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles. I’ve only gone to rest for a while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a while. As long as I have the love of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.
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