In Loving Memory

Agnes K. Monger

Agnes Katherine Monger, a lifelong Williams County resident, was born on January 30,

1932 at the family home in Zahl, ND to Anna (Poeckes) and John Neubauer. She was the

2nd of five children, attended Zahl School, and graduated in 1950 – the last graduating class

in Zahl. She attended summer school at Minot State College and then taught two years at

Freeman and Twin Lake rural schools which were located near Zahl. When her mother died

in 1951 at the age of 44, Agnes finished her teaching and went home to help take care of her

younger siblings.

She married John M. Monger of Alamo, ND on January 17, 1953 in St. Boniface Chapel,

Grenora, ND. They lived on the Monger farm south of Alamo until March of 1955. When

her children were all in school she worked at the Williston Herald, Williston School District

# 8 office, and also tutored and taught music for District #8 schools. She was also very in-

volved in the lives of her children where she served as a leader for 4-H, Cub Scouts, Blue

Birds, and Jr. Catholic Daughters.

She was a very active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and School. She was a

volunteer church organist for 25 years and a volunteer pianist for St. Joseph’s School music

classes and school programs. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Altar Society and Catholic

Daughters; she was a chairperson for funeral dinners at church for 12 years and a former

member of parish council. She was a cochairman for Blood Drives sponsored by the Knights

of Columbus and a cochairman for Right to Life Month where roses were delivered to ba-

bies born during the month of October. She also was in charge of the parish food pantry, a

greeter at church, and a weekly church bulletin stuffer. She and her husband, John, were

actively involved in the Williston Senior Citizens where they delivered meals for 15 years,

until her health failed. She also played the piano for singing and programs at the Heritage

Center. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary of Zahl and the American Legion Auxil-

iary of Williston. She was also a former volunteer at Mercy Medical Center.

Because her faith and church were so important to her, a highlight in her life was when

she was able to make a pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, and Rome. She loved her family

very much and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-

grandchildren. She loved volunteering, doing whatever she could to help others, and attend-

ing all her grandchildren’s activities.

Due to failing health, Agnes eventually had to give up everything that she loved to do,

yet her prayer and faith life continued to be very strong. Agnes will always be remembered

as a very devote wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a blessing to all the

people who knew her. Agnes entered Bethel Home in May of 2008 when her husband was

diagnosed with terminal cancer. She continued to be a resident there for the remainder of

her life.

Agnes is survived by her eight children: James (Shirley) Monger of Gillette, WY and

their children Jennifer, James, Christopher, and Calvin; Debra (Michael) Johnson of Willis-

ton and their children, Brandon (Melissa) Johnson, and Amber (Aaron) Knudsvig; Greg

Monger of Gillette, WY; Richard Monger of Williston; Michael (Patty) Monger of Gillette,

WY and their children Jordan and Mariah; Kurt (Carron) Monger of Dickinson, ND and

their children Shantelle, Derek, and Kristyn; Brenda (Tim) Huber of Bismarck, ND and their

children Meghan, Hannah, and Andrew; and John Monger, Jr. of Williston; four great-

grandchildren; three sisters, MaryAnn Revill and Kathleen Smith of Williston, and Deanna

(Allen) Edwards of Ray, ND.; one brother, Tom (Grace) Neubauer of Williston; and numer-

ous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband John in 2008, her parents, three brother-in-

laws, Orlie Hillestad, Ronald Smith, and Joe Revill; and one nephew, Dan Neubauer.

January 30, 1932 ~ August 14, 2010

Weep Not In Sorrow

Weep not in tears of sorrow because I’ve gone away,

But weep with tears of gladness for the peace I have today.

I know your hearts are heavy with sorrow that you bear. But God has called me home, my place is ready there.

My stay on earth’s completed,

my final rest is won I’ve received the richest blessing, to dwell with God’s own Son.

by Sandra Millerman

A Celebration Of Life Agnes K. Monger

Date and Place of Birth Date and Place of PassingDate and Place of Birth Date and Place of PassingDate and Place of Birth Date and Place of PassingDate and Place of Birth Date and Place of Passing January 30, 1932 August 14, 2010 Rural Zahl, North Dakota Williston, North Dakota

Her Mass Of Christian BurialHer Mass Of Christian BurialHer Mass Of Christian BurialHer Mass Of Christian Burial St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 17, 2010

ConcelebrantsConcelebrantsConcelebrantsConcelebrants Fr. Dennis Schafer Deacon James Haga

MusiciansMusiciansMusiciansMusicians Kathy Pepple ~ Pianist Kim Semenko ~ Vocalist

ReadersReadersReadersReaders Amber Knudsvig Melissa Johnson

Gift BearersGift BearersGift BearersGift Bearers Meghan Huber Hannah Huber

CasketbearersCasketbearersCasketbearersCasketbearers Her Grandsons

Brandon Johnson James Monger Christopher Monger Calvin Monger Jordan Monger Derek Monger

Andrew Huber

Honorary CasketbearersHonorary CasketbearersHonorary CasketbearersHonorary Casketbearers Catholic Daughters

IntermentIntermentIntermentInterment Riverview Cemetery

Williston, North Dakota

You may share your remembrances and condolences

with the family at the Fulkerson Funeral Home website

www.fulkersons.com