Jessica Mosbrucker Merck

Jessica M. Mosbrucker Merck, 31, Hazen, died December 30, 2009, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Church of St. Mary in Bismarck at 11:30 AM with Rev. Paul Eberle and Rev. Gene Lindemann officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 4, 2010, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, beginning at 6:30 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM Jessica was born on June 8, 1978, in Bismarck, the daughter of Mark and Pam Neff Becker. She attended Bismarck schools, graduating from St. Mary’s Central High School in 1996. She then attended Bismarck State College, receiving a degree in power plant technology. Jessica married Chad Mosbrucker on June 12, 1999, in Bismarck. From this marriage, Jessica gave birth to her son, Landen, on September 6, 2000. Jessica worked at Frontier Refinery in Cheyenne, WY. In July 2002, she moved to Hazen and was currently employed with Great River Energy in Stanton. Jessica married Michael Merck on July 18, 2008, in Bismarck. Jessica’s son, Landen, was the love, pride and joy of her life. She loved watching Landen participate in sporting events, especially hockey. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, shopping, and traveling. Jessica enjoyed life and sharing many memories with friends and family. It was important to her to be the best mother. She was very generous and caring to all. She is survived by her son, Landen of Hazen; her parents, Mark and Patricia Becker of Bismarck, and Matt and Pam Vetter of Riverdale; her brothers, Jeremy Erica Becker of Waupun, WI, Joshua Becker, Christopher Becker, and Justin Becker, all of Bismarck; her sisters, Cassandra Becker of Bismarck, Shelley Doug Frengel of Mandan, Shari Vetter of Bismarck, and Tori Vetter of Bismarck; her niece, Mya Becker of Waupun, WI; her nephew, Dylan Depee of Bismarck; her grandparents, Roger “Max” and Lorraine Neff of Bismarck, Lois Becker of Bismarck, and Viola Eberle of Hague, ND; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Louis Becker and Joseph M. Eberle. Jessica’s family wishes to thank all of their family and friends for their love and support. Even though Jessica was with us for such a short time, we know she is in Heaven and at peace and will always be smiling and watching over us.

Jessica Mosbrucker Merck

June 8, 1978 - December 30, 2009