Ann Jensen, 70, Founding member of Kendal at Oberlin

Mrs. Jensen was born in Quincy, IL on February 8, 1937, the daughter of the late Rev. Richard A. and Anna (nee Kruckemeyer) Mensendiek. She was a member of First Church in Oberlin, where she was very active.

She graduatedfrom Lorain High School, Class of 1955, received a Bachelor's of Education from Oberlin College, a member of AAUW, served on the board of Education for Lorain City Schools from January 13, 1992 until October 1997. She retired as the administrator of social services at Murray Ridge School in Elyria with 21 years service.

Mrs. Jensen enjoyed the performing arts, singing in two groups, the Musical Union and the Black River Singers. She portrait First Lady Barbara Bush as part of a local biographical production. She was an avid bridge player, weekly with her friends.

She was a founding member of Kendal at Oberlin, the originator of the Lorain Community Music Theater and the Lorain County Arts Council.

Mrs. Jensen is survived by son Robert R. Nagy of Cuyahoga Falls, daughters Elizabeth A Witouskiof Morgantown, PA., Christine J Saladin of Lorain, stepson Scott Wieser of Danville, CA., Randy Wieser of Surpirse, Arizona. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy D. Jensen on November 11, 1999, brothers Dr. C. William Mensendiek and Dr. Robert Mensendiek.

A Memorial Service will be in First Church in Oberlin, Main at Lorain Ave. Oberlin, Ohio, at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2007 with Rev. David Hill, pastor officiating.

Family suggest that memorial contributions be made to Family Promise of Lorain County for the Interfaith Hospitality Network Program, Post Office Box 179, Elyria, Ohio 44036.

Arrangements are being handled by the Schwartz, Spence., Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5thStreet, Lorain, OH.