January 30, 1939 – Sunday, April 10, 2011
Service Information
Church of St. Michael in St. Michael
Friday, April 15th, 2011
11:00 A.M.
Visitation Information
Mary Sharon Jensen, age 72, of Monticello passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at her residence.
She was born on January 30, 1939 in Anoka the daughter of Arthur G. & Grace (Livgard) Blesi.
On June 27, 1959, Mary S. Blesi and Melvin G. Jensen were joined in holy marriage at St. Stephens Church in Anoka.
Mary was a longtime member of The St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. She served as a cook for more than thirty-five years in the kitchen of The Monticello-Big Lake Nursing Home (New River). She was a volunteer for many years of North Memorial Hospice. Mary also belonged to Operation Minnesota Nice. Through the years, she made countless afghans, quilts and lap robes for Veterans and family members. She also loved making baked goods for family and friends.
Survived by six loving sons: Christopher (Charlene) Jensen of Monticello, Scott (Mary) Jensen of Monticello, Steven (Rita) Jensen of Sioux City, Iowa, Bradley Jensen of Monticello, Daniel (Dawn) Jensen of St. Michael and Raymond Jensen of Monticello; seven grandchildren: Amanda, Samantha, Madelyn, Lucas, Zachary, Michael and Johnathan; two great grandchildren: Caden and Landen Jensen; brothers and sisters: Elwood “Bud” (Delores) Blesi of Ogilvie, Arthur “Bunky” Blesi Jr. of Coon Rapids, Carole Becker of Santa Ana, California, Jackie Turner of Spring, Texas, Sonja “Toots” (James) Stewart of Cedar, Jane Stevens of Ham Lake and Harry “Buster” Blesi of Mora; other relatives and many friends.
Proceeded in death by her husband and parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Jensen will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011 at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. A time of gathering will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. with mass following at 11:00. Interment will follow at The St. Michael Cemetery.
Mary, I will miss you greatly. You made working at the hospital fun. You became a great friend to me. You were a very giving person. You have made my life better by knowing you.
Hello Kids, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. Merv came and told me this morning. We had a good visit on the phone about 3 weeks ago. Shared lots of memories. Wanted to get up to see her but time just didn’t permit. She knew how much I cared. Love and prayers to all of you. In Mary’s memory…. Love, Mareta
Scotty,
Prayers to you and your family. God Bless.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. There are no words I can say to express my feelings. We can only pray that she is at rest and without pain.
I would like to offer my condolences to the Jensen family in the loss of their mother.
Hi Scott & Mary,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. May the wonderful memories of your mother’s love be with you and comfort at this time.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Kim.
Scott and Mary and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing and we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I am going to try to get to the visitation but, if unable, please know that we are thinking about all of you.
Jim and Sally Jones and family
Miss you, Mary.
Ray, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I didn’t know her very well but I do know she was a kind person and very giving. My thoughts and prayers.
Monte