Nancy Ann Schurhammer, age 54, of Rochester, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Samaritan Bethany on Eighth after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Nancy Jensen was born December 8, 1956, in Springfield, Minnesota to Alvin and Peggy Jensen. She attended grade school in Clements, Minnesota and graduated from Springfield High School. She attended Winona State University, graduating in 1978 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, summa cum laude.

Nancy had worked for the Social Security Administration since graduation and served as a Claims Representative in offices in Lancaster, Wisconsin; LaCrosse, Wisconsin; Winona, Minnesota and Rochester, Minnesota. She retired from Social Security in May of 2011 after more than 32 years of public service. She was an active volunteer for Join the Journey, League of Women Voters, Volunteers in Education and took an active interest in local, state and national politics. Her hobbies were knitting, needle work, crossword puzzles, travel, reading and a strong love for animals, especially her cats.

Nancy is survived by her husband John, three sons, Philip of North Bend, Washington, Nicholas of Rochester and Peter of Rochester, her sister-in-law, Melanie Jensen of Champlin, MN, a nephew Bruce Jensen of Champlin, and two nieces, Kim Mueller of Coon Rapids, MN and Kristy Glewwe of Woodbury, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Allen Jensen.

Friends may call from 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. Thursday July 7, 2011 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. A private memorial service will be held a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Join the Journey, 1530 Greenview Drive S W, Rochester, MN  55902

Online condolences are welcome at www.MackenFuneralHome.com