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Irene Louise “Granny” Thralow Decker

Birth	:	30 Nov 1931 Blue Earth County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	9 Oct 2021 Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Gwinner Cemetery, Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.2108002, -97.6524963
Description	:	Irene Louise "Granny" Decker passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 9, 2021 at the age of 89 at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota. Granny had an immense love for her family, an unwavering faith in the Lord, and could strike up a conversation with anyone she met. Irene was born on November 30, 1931 on her family farm near Pemberton, Minnesota to Herman and Irene (Klampe) Thralow. Granny always spoke fondly of her childhood and the two sisters she shared it with, Adeline (Melvin) Geyman and Irma (Vern) Flitter. In 1958, Irene and Harley L. Decker... Read More	Irene Louise "Granny" Decker passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 9, 2021 at the age of 89 at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota. Granny had an immense love for her family, an unwavering faith in the Lord, and could strike up a conversation with anyone she met. Irene was born on November 30, 1931 on her family farm near Pemberton, Minnesota to Herman and Irene (Klampe) Thralow. Granny always spoke fondly of her childhood and the two sisters she shared it with, Adeline (Melvin) Geyman and Irma (Vern) Flitter. In 1958, Irene and Harley L. Decker married. She quickly fell in love with her community and the wide-open spaces of North Dakota. As a devoted farm wife and fierce caretaker, Irene took on many of the daily tasks and chores around the home, including hauling water before the 'new house' was built in 1974, or driving through the half-harvested fields to deliver lunch to the crew. Irene is loved and remembered by her daughter, Karla Decker Sorby (Craig Sorby), three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her dear nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harley, her parents, sisters, and in-laws. Irene was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner, North Dakota before moving to Fergus Fall in 2004 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren and belonged to Faith Lutheran Church. She once again moved with her daughter and son-in-law to Bemidji, Minnesota in 2018. First and foremost, Granny enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. She shared her love of cartoons, her faith, baking homemade pizzas and sweets with her family and always made sure she waved until the car was gone. Irene was also an avid lover of books, created cross-stitch masterpieces, was an expert seamstress, decorated cakes professionally, knew her politics, and had fond memories of Sunday drives with her beloved husband. Granny also shared her Rummy 500, Yahtzee, and Rummikub talents with her friends and family. She loved to laugh and always looked for the silver lining. Visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Gwinner, ND from 6-7 pm on Thursday, October 14th with a prayer service following at 7 pm. The funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, October 15th at 10:30 am followed by lunch and fellowship. Burial will be at Gwinner City Cemetery. Irene's service will be live streamed on her obituary page. Contributor: Randy Peterson (48809313) •

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Irene Louise “Granny” Thralow Decker's memorial is located at: Gwinner Cemetery, Gwinner, Sargent County, USA.
When did Irene Louise “Granny” Thralow Decker death?
Irene Louise “Granny” Thralow Decker death on 9 Oct 2021 in Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 46.2108002
Longitude: -97.6524963

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Harley Leland Decker

(1926 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gwinner Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2108002, -97.6524963

2. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2106018, -97.6042023

3. Whitestone Hill Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2681600, -97.6325800

4. Dunbar Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1833000, -97.5385971

5. Harlem Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1711006, -97.7771988

6. Aliceton Pioneer Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3112900, -97.5958000

7. Stirum Cemetery
Stirum, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2030770, -97.8085970

8. Forman Cemetery
Forman, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0955696, -97.6409683

9. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Forman, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0953500, -97.6444200

10. Union Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1753006, -97.4886017

11. Milnor Lutheran Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2680000, -97.4789000

12. Calvary Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2677994, -97.4775009

13. Lakeside Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2508011, -97.4582977

14. Old Trinity Cemetery
Forman, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0667000, -97.6324997

15. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cogswell, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1074982, -97.8003006

16. Concordia Cemetery
Milnor, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1670500, -97.4479300

17. Old Sargent Cemetery
Cogswell, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0806007, -97.7696991

18. Zion Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3566700, -97.5746700

19. Trinity Cemetery
Rutland Township, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0376100, -97.6155900

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Stirum, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2265510, -97.9048350

21. Shuman Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1300011, -97.4250031

22. Nicholson Cemetery
Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1027985, -97.8621979

23. Sundale Colony Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3243600, -97.4435300

24. Rutland Cemetery
Rutland, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0514500, -97.4994100