In Memory

Rosemary Jensen (Mentesana)

Rosemary Mentesana, 65, of Climax Springs, MO passed away March 30, 2011. Visitation will be held at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel on Saturday, April 2nd from 11am-1:30pm. A graveside service at 2pm with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Rosemary was born in Kansas City, MO on March 20, 1946 to Thorvold & Signa Jensen. She lived in Raytown for 25 years. Rosemary was a hairdresser for many years and for 21 years ran two bars, Rosemary's Lounge & The Hangout. She retired to the Lake of the Ozarks and wintered in Arizona for the last 7 years. Rosemary was preceded in death by her father, Thor Jensen and is survived by her 97 year old mother, Signa Jensen; her husband, Phillip Mentesana; 5 children, Sam (Debby) Mentesana, Mike (Kristi) Mentesana, Chris (Darla) Mentesana, Mary (Tim) Long and Shane Kappler; 11 grandchildren; and In-laws Sam (Teresa) Mentesana. A special thank you for the loving care given by her sisters, Audry Bockelman and Jolene Belt; her niece, Julie Cline; her daughter Nicole Cline and dear friend, Sue Bridges. Rosemary was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Compassus, 4681 Osage Beach Pkwy Osage Beach, MO 65065. Condolences may be sent to www.mcgilleysheil.com. McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home, 11924 E. 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64133, 816-353-6555
Published in Kansas City Star on Apr. 1, 2011