Mary Elizabeth Rosenthal    Mary Elizabeth Rosenthal, 93, of Mexico, died at 7:10 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at Pin Oaks/Golden Living Center in Mexico.  Funeral Services will be Monday January 30, at 11 a.m., at Pickering Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m.   Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.    Mary was born on Dec. 6, 1918, in Mexico, a daughter of Earl Thomas and Nellie Mary (Pulis) Jesse.  On Sept. 22, 1935, she married George H. Rosenthal, who preceded her in death March 4, 1995.    She was a member of Friendship Baptist church in Mexico.  One of the things that she was most known for was her cooking, especially her apple pies which she loved to share with her friends.    Mary is survived by two sons, George “Tom” Rosenthal and wife Kay, Mexico, James “Jim” R. Rosenthal, Mexico; two daughters, Ruth Ann Smith, Tucson, Ariz, Nell M. Woods and husband Mike, Troy, Mo.; two sisters, Edna Lierheimer, Mexico, Nancy Miller, Mexico; five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren    In addition to her husband George, she was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Mary Frances; one sister, Anna M.; one brother Raymond; and one grandson Jerry.                                   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy i want to let evryone know aunt sis had to be one of the greatest aunts anyone could have. when my mother died sixteen years ago she was one of the first people that our family told in mexico. she was the matriark of our family. she had a certain way of comforting a person when needed. one memory that i will always have of her is how great her apple pies were. best in the world. in closing i will say it is inevitable that we loose our aunts and uncles, but we are all better people for being around them. their family values have been shown to all of us as the way to live your life. god bless aunt sis and her family. steve hubble youngest nephew in the earl jesse family line I have very fond memories of Mary Elizabeth and George from my youth at Centennial Baptist Church. They were the youth leaders and were so wonderful with the young church members. I remember the Life Magazine spread where the Rosenthal family was featured in a news story. My deepest condolences to the family. Audrey Marshall Ellis, Keizer, Oregon Mary was a very strong, gentle lady. Her smile was warm and welcoming. She was a marvelous cook and her apple pies and buicuits could not be duplicated. She will missed greatly by her children and numerous friends. May you find comfort that she is now at peace and among the angels. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy and Don Strange, Silver City, New Mexico Heaven just gained an angel...............I love you Grandma. I miss your letters, and knowing i will never recieve another one from you breaks my heart. You are a legend in which generation after generation will always remember you and what you stood for. You made an impact on my life by the heavenly way you lived. No one can ever fill your shoes. Keep a open eye on us folks down here that's left on this earth. I know you are regoicing in Heaven with George and Jerry..... I love you, La Vada We have some great memories of Mary Elizabeth enjoyed stopping by when we came to Mexico. Always was a friend. We are extending our deepest sympathy to the family. Joe and Glenda Castrop Hallsville Mary Elizabeth was a dear lady. Her family, friends and Church was an important part of her life. I have fond memories of years past when my Mom, Dad and brother Chester Rosenthal would visit Mary Elizabeth, George, Jimmie, Tom, Nell and Ruth Ann at their farm. Good fun and a learned a lot about farm life also went to see the one room school house. George let me drive the tractor and try to milk a cow. Also we kids picked peaches and helped make ice cream. Gene and I will miss her notes and letters. Ruth and Gene Hannick I want to send my condolences to her grandson Greg, he loved his grandmother very much and she was his greatest supporter and fan. I know this loss will effect him dearly. She was an amazing woman to be able to give her grandson the foundation for love that he so much needed. Sandra Herring You are missed. Love Milo and Justin

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