Mary "Margaret" Jansen

Mary M. Jansen, 94, Mesa, AZ, formerly Fargo, ND, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 in Mesa, AZ.

Mary Margaret Hannaher was born to John J. and Catherine (Holden) Hannaher on July 31, 1917. She grew up in Fargo, attended school there and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Margaret worked at St. John's Hospital, Hannaher's Printing Co., and Knight Printing. Mary Margaret Hannaher married William Jansen at St. Mary's Cathedral in Fargo on June 3, 1947.

Mary enjoyed playing cards. She had a great sense of humor and it showed by giving those she loved a hard time with her quick wit. Her greatest pleasures was getting pictures of her grandchildren and keeping up with their lives. Mary loved being around animals especially "Axle."

She is survived by her children; Frank Jansen, Mesa, AZ, John (Mary) Jansen, Fargo, ND, Mary Leiss, West Fargo, ND, 4 grandchildren; Chad (Kim) Jansen, Rachelle (Nate) Barckholtz, Matthew Jansen (Fiancé Cassie Roder), Craig Leiss, 6 step-grandchildren; Lance (Bettina) Grund, Stacy Linnertz, Sandy (Phil) Langlie, Peggy (Jeff) Haugrud, Angie Leiss, Alan Leiss, 6 great-grandchildren; Kayana Davis, Kassidy Davis, Amelie Grund, Madison Jansen, Will Jansen and Orin Jansen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers and sisters and son-in-law, Gary Leiss.