"jesse was the most amazing women she always made u laugh and cheered u up when u needed it i will miss u more than anything. you were simply the best i am really going to miss u it dont seem real and my heart goes out to your family i will meet u again my angel just watch over us all that miss u love Teresa"
In loving memory of
Jessica "Jessie" Monson
August 5, 2012
Jessica Kay "Jessie" Monson was born July 25, 1981, in Algona, Iowa, the daughter of Mike Monson and Jeanna (Westerlund) Perschbacher. She grew up in the Algona and Lone Rock area and attended school at Sentral of Fenton for a while before going to Algona High School where she graduated in 1999.
Jessie went on to attend Iowa Lakes Community College majoring in TV production and broadcasting. She later worked as a manager at McDonald's, Nortech in Garner, CDI in Forest City, before recently moving back to Algona.
She enjoyed motorcycles and was a member of ABATE of Iowa District #7, where she was active in the Toys for Tots ride. Jessie also enjoyed scrapbooking, puzzles, target shooting, hunting, camping and collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia.
Jessie died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City after a sudden illness. She was 31.
Jessie is survived by her mother, Jeanna and her husband Scott Perschbacher of Algona; her father, Mike Monson and his wife Chris of Lone Rock; sister, Jennifer Monson; brothers, Jeremy Monson and fiancé Mandy Weig; Jordan Monson all of Algona; step-brothers, Joey and Jennifer Penning of Algona; Steve Perschbacher of Crystal Lake; step-sister, Nyx Penning of Algona; nephews, Skyler Fisher-Monson, Brandon and Joey Weig; step-daughters, Kalisha and Candace; step-grandson, Keagan and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Oscar and Vivian Monson; maternal grandparents, Paul Westerlund and Rojeanne "Cookie" Monson; an aunt, Eva Monson and a cousin, Amy Jo Ryan.
Tributes
" God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.He put his arm around you lifted you to rest.His Garden must be beautiful,he always take the best.As the days come and go and the world moves on,I know you're still here,you'll never be gone.On the night the Angel came and took your hand,We cried as you left for an unknown land.But Heaven rejoiced as you came into sight,For your soul was a diamond,shining so bright ! - In loving memory of Jessie Monson who pass way on August 5, 2012"
"Mike and Chris, Jeanna and Scott and the Monson family We are so sorry to hear of the untimely death of Jessica and are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time in your lives..."
"On August 5th 2012 i not only lost my sister but i lost my best friend. i dont know how to carry on without her because i loved her so dear. i am stuck facing life without her now n i dont know what way to go. I love you so much Jessie Kay i cant wait to see you again until then they say i must say good bye love always your big little sis Jennifer"
"Our deepest sympathy to all of Jessica's family. I have many great memories with her at Rainbow Skateland, always a nice respectful young lady. A great smile and a warm "Hi Kay" when I would see her at McDonalds. I hope you find some comfort in knowing she was a special person. "
"Mike , Chris and The Entire Monson Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your daughter~ nothing could be worse that having a child go before us. We are keeping you close in thoughts and prayers during this most sad and difficult time."
" If Tomorrow Starts Without Me If tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you care for me, and how much I care for you, and each time that you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do. it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for a while, I'd say goodbye and hug you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realised that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things that I'd miss come tomorrow. I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you, Today your life on earth is past but here it's starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last. and since each day's the same, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting, so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do. And you have been forgiven and now at last you're free. So won't you come and take my hand and share my life with me?" So if tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, please know I'm in your heart. © 1993 David M Romano We will remember you Jessie. We prayed that God would spare you and leave us here with us because you touched our lives with your sense of humor, wit and ready smile. As such a loving person I know that God will love having you in heaven--he calls his favorites home. "
" If Tomorrow Starts Without Me If tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you care for me, and how much I care for you, and each time that you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do. it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for a while, I'd say goodbye and hug you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realised that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things that I'd miss come tomorrow. I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you, Today your life on earth is past but here it's starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last. and since each day's the same, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting, so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do. And you have been forgiven and now at last you're free. So won't you come and take my hand and share my life with me?" So if tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, please know I'm in your heart. © 1993 David M Romano We will remember you Jessie. We prayed that God would spare you and leave us here with us because you touched our lives with your sense of humor, wit and ready smile. As such a loving person I know that God will love having you in heaven--he calls his favorites home. "
"Mike & Chris, Jennifer, Jeremy, Jordan, Jeanna & family,
I remember teaching CCD to Jessica in the 7th grade I believe, and she always had so many questions about God and life. Those questions took her down many paths in her short life, and I believe she found many answers along her way. She knew she had the love and support of all of you and that kept her going. Though you are all left with sadness & questions of your own at her sudden passing, take comfort in the fact that God called her home for a reason and she sits beside him now getting all the answers she was looking for.
Denny & Julie Penning"