Monica Dawn Isaacson

Monica Dawn Isaacson, 79, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, in Nevada. She was born on Feb. 12, 1931, in Watertown, S.D., to William J. Wensing and Maxine Church Wensing. She married Marvin H. Isaacson on Nov. 17, 1949, in Watertown, S.D., and he preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1986.

Monica grew up in Watertown. She and her husband lived on a farm near Estelline, S.D., for several years. They later owned and operated rental properties for a number of years in Watertown, S.D. Monica lived in Nevada for the past 13 years to be near her children. She was a member of the Holyname Catholic Church in Watertown, S.D.

Survivors include one son, Marv W. Isaacson and his wife, Carolina, Jakarta, Indonesia; one daughter, Lori Sangl and her husband, Monty, Nevada, Mo.; four grandchildren, Scott Isaacson, Jason Zupan, Rachel Keith and Jonas Isaacson; five great-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law, Cynthia Isaacson, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, David Isaacson; one sister Ersul West; and one brother, Don Wensing.

A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nevada, c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Interment will be held in Watertown, S.D., on Monday, Jan. 10, under the direction of Wight, Comas and Sogn Funeral Chapel.

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