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Mary L. Jensen, 73, West Branch
Obituaries · September 01, 2016



Mary L. Jensen, 73, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at Crestview Nursing and Rehab Center in West Branch.

Funeral mass was Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in West Branch. Visitation was Aug. 25, 2016, at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch where a scripture service was held at 7:30. Memorials may be made to establish a scholarship at the West Branch School in Mary’s name. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com.

Mary was born August 30, 1942, in Iowa City, the daughter of William P. and Lavona (Cerny) Leonard. She was a graduate of West Branch High School. Mary had been employed as a secretary with the University of Iowa and later served at the West Branch School Board Secretary for 33 years. She was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, enjoyed baking, gardening, was a avid Iowa Hawkeye basketball fan and most importantly enjoyed her grandchildren. She was an active church and community member.

She is survived by two children: Mark (Michelle) Jensen or Cedar Rapids and Brenda (Mike) Bender of Kalona; and brother William J. “B.J.” Leonard of Solon.

Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters, Rita Serbousek and Eileen Rogers.