"I read about the recent death of Christy and I know David and the Depkon family and loved ones have saddened hearts today. So I wanted to share this beautiful scripture where our heavenly father, Jehovah, (Psalm 83:18), promises us that he is going to do away with man's greatest enemy, death. Rev. 21: 4; "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. Isaiah 33:24 guarantees us: "And no resident will say "I am sick," ever again. God's kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for at Matt. 6: 9, 10 will bring about these wonderful promises, including the resurrection. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, but we are all guaranteed a resurrection. (John 5:28, John 6:40, John 11:23-25) Also, Titus 1: 2 tells us this promise of a resurrection: "is based on a hope of the everlasting life that God, who cannot lie, promised long ago." Isaiah 26:19 "Your dead will live......And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life." Isaiah 25:8 "He will swallow up death forever. For Jehovah himself has spoken it." Jehovah invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in your time of grief. It is my prayer this scripture will give you comfort in your grief. If you feel up to contacting me, my email address is: myranj@centurytel.net"
In loving memory of
CHRISTINA CYNTHIA ANTILLA DEPKON
November 19, 1963 - March 22, 2017
Christina Cynthia Antilla Depkon was born on November 19, 1963 and passed away on March 22, 2017 after a sudden illness. "A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance" (Ecclesiastes 3:4).
With her beautiful smile, outgoing personality, and love of sparkle and color, Christy lit up the lives of all who knew her. She was full of life and laughter. She was both an entertaining storyteller and a compassionate listener, with a generous heart and bountiful cheer.
She is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, David Depkon of Park Ridge, IL, and their children, Katherine "Katie" Jean, Andrew Clarence and Mary Martha; her mother, LaVerne Antilla of Republic, MI; siblings, Dean, Carrie and Jon (Zoey) Antilla; her mother-in-law, Jean Depkon of Park Ridge; in-laws, Mary Stenbeck, Robin (Tom) Brenner, Patty (Rob) Hartwig and Jim (Susen) Depkon; along with multiple aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Christy was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Antilla.
Christy believed in faith, family and the Green Bay Packers, though not always in that order on football Sundays. She graduated from Republic-Michigamme High School in 1981 and earned a degree in political science from Northern Michigan University. An internship at the Marquette Office of Congressman Bob Davis led to a position as Davis' Legislative Assistant in Washington D.C., where she met her future husband.
Christy and David were married on Mackinac Island, MI on August 5, 1989. Eventually they settled in Park Ridge where Christy was a full-time homemaker. She and Dave enjoyed hosting large Depkon Family celebrations and holiday parties. Christy loved watching Lifetime movies with Katie, cheering for Andy and Mary at their baseball and softball games, and sharing snuggles and squeezes with her loved ones, including Tiger, the family dog. Some of her favorite things included the Chicago Botanical Gardens, shopping and Starbucks with her daughters and Park Ridge friends, the Costco "lunch club" and spin class. She collected bling, birch bark and pine cones. She was a skilled photographer, particularly of the outdoors, and enjoyed many fall color tours around the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Her quest to see a moose resulted in an up-close encounter on M-95, a few miles from the family's hometown summer house, pine cone cabin, on the "Mighty" Michigamme River Basin. There, Christy and her family enjoyed swimming, kayaking and telling scary (or silly) stories by the bonfire.
Christy was a long time attendee of an ecumenical bible study group and maintained her membership at Bethany Lutheran Church in Republic, while also attending Saint Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge. Two highlights of her life were the Packer Super Bowl wins. In 1997, Christy was with the raucous crowds in Green Bay, celebrating aboard a rocking Packer bus. In 2011, she cheered the team on with the U.P. "Bad Ones" crew. Christy's best friends from her youth remained her best friends for life, from girls' trips to Prince concerts, and especially Packer games. She was a proud owner of the Packers, and joked about showing up at the stockholder's meeting with a briefcase and a plan for the next Super Bowl trophy. On her frequent trips North, she rarely passed Lambeau Field without stopping, on or off season.
Christy was a joy to know. She will be greatly missed by family and friends across the country. "The Lord will give strength into His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace" PSALM 29:11 KJV.
A memorial service for Christy will be held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Republic, with Rev. Kevin Kaiser officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends from 12 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials are preferred to the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Activity Fund, 425 Fisher St., Marquette, MI 49855 in Christy's memory.
The Canale & Pennock Funeral Service of Ishpeming is assisting the Depkon family where memories of Christy may be shared at canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"I'm so sorry for your loss. I was so close with Christy when we were little. Then our lives took different ways. I just got back in touch thanks to Facebook. We talked like all the years away didn't matter. I love you and will miss you and your beautiful attitude on life. Wish I would have had a chance to meet your beautiful family."
"Sweet Christy.....you are my hero. You married ...had a wonderful family...taught us all of love, importance of family, love and God. I will miss you dearly my kind friend. Go PACK go!!"
"I thank the Almighty God for our beautiful friendship. I will miss you dearly dear Christy. May you rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the Depkon families."
"My beautiful Christy you are one of my best friends your smile your laugh can't be duplicated you were one in a million . I will miss you so very much my beautiful friend ."
"I met Christy just a few weeks ago at a conference at NMU where our friend Kimberly was giving a presentation. When meeting Christy for the first time it was like I'd known her for years! What a fun loving gal she was! My heart aches for all of Christy's family."
"I had the great pleasure of knowing and becoming a friend of Christy's while working in Washington D.C. with Congressman Davis' staff. Many, many great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with Christy and her family."
"I haven't seen Christy in years, but we remained friends via fb. I will miss all of the beautiful photos she shared with us. Especially the ones from back home. She was such a wonderful person and will be missed by many."
"My sympathy to Christy' s family. Christy was one outstanding person. The last time I saw her was at a gas station in Iron Mountain last summer. As usual we had a good conversation and laughed about things from the past. RIP CHRISTY!"
"Peace be with the friends and family of our dear sweet Cricky. How I loved her."
""LEAPS" Christy !! I loved her like a sister, I lost a piece of me that day !! We ALL have an amazing angel to watch over us now. RIP sweetheart, all my love to her family."
"To Christy's family and friends, my condolences on your loss. Christy leaves behind a legacy of joy and love. Though I didn't know her well, I was blessed to be in her orbit through my cousin Leah. May your joyful memories bring you some level of comfort."
"One day Bill came home and told me he had received a basket full of chanterelles mushrooms, I was thrilled..but he had given the basket to Christy. This story still makes us both smile. Keep your bright joy of life shining upon us and help your family through these heartbreaking times."
"I had the honor of meeting Christy, Wendy and Wanda durine my youthful and crazy college days. We shared a many drinks and laughs. We grew up and didn't see each other until this fall. We reconnected via fb and had plans to hang out this summer in the great UP. I'm sad we didn't get that chance, and I'm sad for Christy and her family. God gained an angle."