Monson, Nancy Kay (1948-2011)
MONSON, STEFFENSEN, MIKES, NELSON, FOSTER, HILL
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 12/19/2011 at 14:33:54
Nancy Kay Monson
(September 11, 1948 - December 16, 2011)Nancy Kay (Steffensen) Monson (age 63) departed to her heavenly home on December 16, 2011, from St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, following a long struggle with cancer and other infections.
Nancy Monson was born on September 11, 1948, to DeVere and Clarine Steffensen of Leland, Iowa. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.
Nancy graduated from Lake Mills Community Schools in 1966. She earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Waldorf College in Forest City and a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Art Education from Mankato State University.
Nancy married David C. Monson on July 29, 1972. A loving, giving individual, she had a heart of gold. She was known as the listening ear to many of her colleagues at the Forest Elementary School where she taught elementary art for twenty-six years. Her Christian faith and caring spirit were apparent to all who knew her and came to her for support as well as to the many students and parents whose lives she touched throughout the years.
An avid quilter, Nancy cherished the time she spent with her quilting group friends. She also valued the couples Bible study group she and Dave belonged to for many years. Nancy’s hobbies included quilting, gardening, and art in its many forms including music and singing. She particularly enjoyed the frequent family gatherings with the “Aunts of the Oval Table” as well as with the entire family. In 1983, Nancy was selected as the Iowa Young Mother of the Year. Active in 4-H both as a member and as a leader, she served on county committees as well as on the board of the New Horizons Adoption Agency with David.
Nancy leaves behind her faithful, loving husband, David; and two daughters, Anne Kristine and Kathleen (Katie) Elizabeth, both of Leland. She is also survived by her mother, Clarine Steffensen, of Lake Mills; and her siblings, Lou Ann (Richard) Mikes, of Ventura, Sanibel, of Florida, Patricia (Curtis) Nelson, of Northwood, Julie (Leigh) Foster, of Boone, Rebecca (Larry) Hill, of Thompson; and DeRay (Karen) Steffensen, of Goshen, Indiana; and a brother-in-law, Paul (Marilyn) Monson, of Newell; as well as nine nephews, six nieces, and seventeen great-nephews and nieces.
Nancy was preceded in death by her father, DeVere Steffensen; a nephew, Michael Nelson; her grandparents; her parents-in-law, Cynthia and Bert Monson, and her brother-in-law, Gary Monson.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Pastor Rod Hopp officiating. Burial will take place in Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.
Visitation with her family will be on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
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