Pearl Jensen

PEARL M. (KENNEKE) JENSEN, 89 ROCKFORD - Pearl M. (Kenneke) Jensen, 89, of Rockford, formerly of Rochelle, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011, in Rockford Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 9, 1921, in Bartlett to Fred and Sophia (Watermann) Kenneke. Graduated from Elgin High School, Class of 1938. Pearl married Albert E. Jensen on May 3 1941, in Bartlett, where they farmed before moving to Huntley in 1951 and later to Rochelle in 1969. Pearl and Albert were happily married for 62 years before Albert's death Nov. 16, 2003. Active in church activities, including solo voice in the Adult Choir, Congregational Evening Ladies Aid Society and United Methodist Women. Member of the McHenry County and DeKalb County Home Extension Units, where she served on the board of directors. Member of Creston United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed many close friends. Her main focus in life was always her family, placing her daughter's activities above her own. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include daughters, Marjorie (Dean) Marlowe of Hampshire, Nancy Jensen of Hoffman Estates and Kathryn Fane of Loves Park; grandchildren, Bonnie (Robert) Olson of Belvidere, Carol (Scott) Fiandalo of Huntley, Brian Marlowe of Hampshire and Kristi Fane of Rockford; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Abigail Fiandalo, Alex and Molly Olson. Predeceased also by her parents; brother, Clarence Kenneke; and sister, Lucille Chevalier. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, in Unger-Horner Funeral Home, Rochelle, with visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Robert Vaughn and Chaplain Carol Harrington will officiate. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 9, in the funeral home. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Creston. Memorials to American Heart Association or the Creston United Methodist Church. To sign the guestbook online, visit unger horner.com.