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Charles Jensen Obituary

Charles C "Charlie" Jensen, 60

Charles C "Charlie" Jensen, 60, of Lafayette, went home to his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family Thursday, December 27, 2012, at IU Clarian Health Arnett.

Born October 17, 1952, in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late James Edwin and Ida Mildred Dart Jensen.

Charles was employed at Kirby Risk for the last 9 years. Prior to that, he was a truck driver for IMI.

He is survived by his fiancé and the love of his life, Hope Sayre, of Lafayette; two sons, James Charles "JC" Jensen and Brandon Leif Jensen, both of Florida; five sisters, Janice Elaine Knorr, of Winamac, Karen Ida Havel, of Naperville, Ill., Sandra Lee (Michael) Norris, of Yeoman, Kris E. (David) Lawson, of Royal Center and Leslie Ann (Phillip "Bo") Irwin, of Monticello; and two grandchildren, Christopher Walter Jensen and Jaylin Nicole Jensen, both of Fla.

Services will be held at Fisher-Loy Funeral Chapel in Lafayette, Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 3 p.m. with Celebrant Patricia Fisher officiating.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services on Saturday in the funeral chapel.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Association.

Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.

You may light a candle of Hope in Remembrance of Charlie by visiting www.fisherloy.com.

Published by Journal & Courier from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2012.
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I am deeply sorry to learn of Charles' death. My wife and I want to extend our condolences to the family, and to his sisters, my first cousins. I remember so many Christmases with you guys, Grandma Maggie was so much fun, your mom and dad. Again, our condolences.

Russell Dart

January 4, 2013

Guy Bassett - correct email address is [email protected]

December 30, 2012

My deepest condolences to Hope and the entire family for your tremendous loss. I humbly thank Charlie and Hope for being so kind to Mom (Ida Mae Bassett) the past few years. I am unable to attend tomorrow's memorial service yet will be with you in thought and prayer. God bless. I can be reached at [email protected].

Guy Bassett

December 28, 2012

We are very sorry for the loss of Charles, he always was a great cousin, it has been a long time since we have seen him, but he always had a smile on his face, and he will be missed by all, you have our sympathy, to all the family, Chuck Lucterhand, Jim & Kay Openshaw

Chuck Lucterhand

December 28, 2012

Praise God for your choosing
To make Jesus Christ your Lord while you walked this earth, Charles. May HE be glorified in this time of grieving.

Doug Patty

December 28, 2012

To all my previous Monticello Jensen neighbors.
So sorry you have the loss of Charles. He is looking down at all of you and knows how you are feeling. God Bless all of you.
Elaine MOhler Reinhold
Monterey

Elaine Reinhold

December 28, 2012

May God rest Charles' soul, and may he rest in peace. Our condolences to all of his sisters, his fiance, and his two sons.

Jim & Kay Openshaw

December 28, 2012

Bassett

December 28, 2012

Great memories growing up with you, alot of fun times . i think of you ALOT as well and the rest of kids on the block. Our hearts and thoughts go to all family members,as we are truly sorry for loss. We will miss you buddy.

Greg Minier

December 28, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tim & Jenny Cearing

December 28, 2012

Thoughts & prayers go out to you all.

Alice Smith

December 28, 2012

to an wonderful friend and co worker. his smile was infectious. rest in peace.

Gloria Gleitz

December 28, 2012

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