The Daily Oklahoman 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
August 9, 2009

Michael Joseph "Mike" Dechant, 49, was born March 19, 1960 in Hays, KS to Donald "Donnie" F and Karen (Seaman) Dechant. Mike left this earthly home on Fri., Aug. 7, 2009 to live eternally with our Lord. He passed away due to complications of cancer and congestive heart failure. Mike graduated in 1978 from Yukon High School, Yukon, OK. He medaled in track & field, football and basketball, among other sports. After high school he worked at Alan Miller's Woodworking in Lacrosse, KS. He then returned to Oklahoma, where he worked for the Yukon Mining Company, Xerox Corp, Schwarz Ready-Mix for 10 years and Wal-Mart until his death. Mike was very proud of being confirmed after many years serving as a devoted mass server.

He married the love of his life, Cindy Dalene Milam Ratliff, on July 4,  2003. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Donald F. Dechant (passed away at the age of 26 due to a tractor accident); stepfather, E.J. "Blackie" Depperschmidt and a stepson, Nicholas Paul Ratliff. 

Mike leaves behind his wife, Cindy Dechant of the home; mother, Karen Depperschmidt; brother, Mark Dechant; stepson, Jason K. Ratliff & wife Vikki; two sweet grandchildren: Madisyn Ratliff and David White; two wonderful nieces: Ashley Dechant and Taylor Dechant and one special nephew, Tyler Dechant. Memorial donations will be graciously accepted by St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, P.O. Box 850249, Yukon, OK 73085. Viewing will be held Sun. 1 pm - 8 pm & Mon. 9 am - 8 pm. The family will receive friends, and a Rosary will be said, at 7 pm, Mon. at the Yanda & Son Funeral Home, Yukon. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Tues., Aug. 11, 2009, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, Yukon, with interment at 3:00 pm at the Ceres Cemetery, (NE of Perry, OK) Ceres, OK.

Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham. Jul 2009. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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