Rosanna "Mah'gehnot" (Whiteskunk) Jessepe, 80, of Mayetta, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home in Mayetta. She was born in Elk City, OK, the daughter of Jones Edward Sr. and Mary (Elkriver) Whiteskunk. She graduated from Hammon High School in 1962 in Hammon, OK and from Haskell Indian Nations University with an Associate's Degree in 1964.

In her early years, Rosanna worked in her parent's farm fields. She worked for Indian Health Services at Clinton Indian Hospital; especially enjoying the nursery. Rosanna worked as a CHR coordinator and for the IIM at the BIA as an Accounting Technician. She also worked for the State of Kansas in the workers compensation attorney's department.

Rosanna was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe in OK, Hammon Indian Baptist Church, Redmoon Service Club, Cheyenne Sundance, and a member of the Native American Church.

In 1999, Rosanna was united in marriage to Ronald "Buzz" Jessepe. They shared over 25 years of marriage.

Survivors included her husband Ron of the home; 2 daughters, Jodi Jessepe and Rose Charisse Warrior both of Mayetta, KS; 6 sisters, Carol and Hallie Whiteskunk both of Weatherford, OK, Clarice Whiteskunk-Jacket of Towaoc, CO, Mary E. Whiteskunk of Shawnee, OK, Delores Fisher of Lawrence, KS and Wanda Whiteman of El Reno, OK; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jacquelyn "Wamigokwe" "Maheo noh" Levier; 4 sisters, Nellie Whiteskunk, Josephine Whiteskunk, Jean Whiteskunk and Jill Whiteskunk Sheridan; and brother, Jones Edward Whiteskunk, Jr.

Visitation will be held 5-7 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Ttibekwe will be Saturday August 17, 2024 at sundown with Native American Church Services to follow at the Jessepe Residence, 15975 L4 LN, Mayetta, KS 66509. Family requests last viewing at 8 A.M. Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the residence with the burial to follow at 10 A.M. to Shipshee Cemetery. Noon meal will be served after the burial at the Jessepe residence.