James Anthony Deken

Deken, James Anthony, asleep in Christ on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at age 76. Beloved husband of the late Paula R. Deken (née Swan) for 44 years. Devoted father of Stewart (Whitney) Deken, Stephen (Michelle) Deken, Sean (Julie) Deken, and Sebastian Deken (Brett White). Loving grandfather of Justin Hiebert, Ryan Deken, Al Deken, Joanna Deken, and Annalise Hastey Deken. Beloved brother of the late Rev. John C. Deken, Joseph Deken, the late Ann Deken, Jerome (Monica[d]) Deken, Mary Fran (Grig) Pereira, Jean Marie Deken (Jim Reed [d]), Jane Maxfield, Joan (Michael) Pisoni, the late Jude V. Deken, Janét Deken, Thomas Deken, Fran (James) Pipitone, Beth (John) Stolarski, and Damian Deken. Dear brother-in-law of the late Judy Deken, Gerry Deken, the late Anna Miller, the late Rev. Dale A. Maxfield, Paul (Judy) Swan, Deborah Loche, Lettie Swan, and the late Carla Swan. Nephew, cousin, friend, and beloved uncle. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

SERVICES: Visitation Wed. (July 30) from 4:00–8:00 p.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS (South County), 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. (63129). Memorial Mass Thursday (July 31) at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, 4725 Mattis Rd. (63128). Funeral procession leaving Thursday 11:00 a.m. to J. B. National Cemetery for committal service.