Mary M. Mensing, 63

Blue Earth Mary M. Mensing, age 63, of Blue Earth, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester. Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, Feb.17, 2015, at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth, the Father Peter Klein officiated. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Blue Earth.

Mary was born March 16, 1951, at Hampton, Iowa, the daughter of William and Marie (Gallagher) Vosler. She was raised in Albert Lea where she was a 1969 graduate of Albert Lea High School. Following school she moved to California where she worked at a doctor’s office. A few years later she moved to Blue Earth to be with her ailing grandmother. She soon met and married Marcus J. Mensing on Aug. 26, 1978 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth. Mary was a homemaker and had worked at Blue Earth Valley Eye Clinic for a few years. She also taught Faith Formation at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Mary had most recently worked as a para-professional at the Blue Earth Elementary School. Mary was a great cook, cleaner and organizer. She was an excellent caretaker for her friends and family and greatly enjoyed the time she spent with her husband, children and especially babysitting her greatest love Zoa.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Nicole (Bart) Oelke, of Blue Earth; son, Paul Mensing, of Rochester; granddaughter, Zoa Oelke, of Blue Earth; parents, Bill (Marie) Vosler, of Albert Lea; sisters, Jane ( Phil) Kronlage, of Bloomington, Pat Larson, of Albert Lea, Judy (Paul) Meyer, of New Brighten, Joan (Steve) Wilson, of Eden Prairie, Karen (Mark) Kuss, of St. Francis; brother, Richard (Tammy) Vosler, of Albert Lea and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark J. Mensing in July of 2014.

Web tributes may be left at www.pattonfh.com

Expressions of sympathy are preferred in the form of donation to United Hospital Home Health and Hospice.