Cancer Sucks - Part 217

Not much to say that hasn't already been said ... Another battle with cancer - another life lost...much much much to young. This morning is the funeral service for family friend Monica ~ Taken from this world at just 34 years of age, leaving behind a grieving daughter, son, husband, father, mother, brother(s) ... the list goes on and on.
Please say a prayer for Monica and for those that loved her...and hug your loved ones a little tighter today.



Monica Bubendorf, 34 of Savage, MN, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at her parent’s home in Thompson, ND.
Monica Marie Sattler was born on April 9, 1974 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Steve and Dianne (Novak) Sattler. Monica grew up and attended school in Grand Forks, ND, graduating from Central High School in the class of 1992. She worked at Sun Coast and then attended Aakers Business College with a degree as a Legal Secretary.
In 1998 she moved to Minneapolis, MN. On July 30, 1999 she was united in marriage to Robb Bubendorf in Grand Forks, ND. They lived in Savage, MN and she worked for Stemple and Associates and later worked for Lowden Law Firm in Bloomington, MN.
Family members who survive Monica include her husband Robb of Savage, MN; children: Ashley Sattler and Dylan Bubendorf both of Savage, MN; her parents: Steve and Dianne Sattler of Thompson, ND; siblings: Chad (Kristy) Sattler of Grand Forks, ND and Jason (Erin) Sattler of Burnsville, MN; grandmother: Ellen Novak of Alexander, ND; nieces and nephews: Laney and Dani Sattler, Sam and Sara Schuster and Kassia Bangert.
Monica is preceded in death by her grandfather George Novak and paternal grandparents: Frank and Ann Sattler
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Caring Bridge or Cancer Research.
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, in United Lutheran Church, 324 Chestnut St., Grand Forks, ND.
Visitation: 1 hour prior Funeral Service in United Lutheran Church