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Steven Jensen Obituary

Steven C. Jensen, age 64, of Mineral Point, WI and formerly of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 28, 1947, the son of Herb and Jean (Young) Jensen. He is survived by his brother, Glenn (Peggie) Jensen; and a nephew, Jake Adam Jensen, both of Sycamore, IL; and many friends; he is preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Steven's life will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, from 4 until 7 p.m., at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME, in Mineral Point, followed by a gathering of friends at the Midway Bar in Mineral Point. Gorgen Funeral Home, 310 Ridge St., Mineral Point, WI 53565. www.gorgenfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Tim Smalley

January 30, 2023

Here´s a pic of Steve and our good friend John Schagne who passed away awhile back. Two good buddies running DC submarines in heaven´s pond right now. Miss you guys! Tim

VINCENT AND JAMES DOMINO

September 6, 2013

WE CAN'T BELEIVE THIS....WE JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT STEVE AND ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR HIS PASSING. WE KNEW STEVE FROM THE EARLY 1980"S WHEN HE CAME IN FOR A HAIRCUT WHILE LIVING IN WILMETTE AND HE REMAINED A LOYAL CLIENT AND FRIEND UNTIL HE MOVED TO MINERAL POINT....AND STILL CAME IN WHEN IN TOWN. UNDERNEATH THAT TOUGH FACADE WAS A GENTLE, SWEET MAN, WHO ALWAYS HAD A STORY OR A JOKE IN A MOST SOFT SPOKEN VOICE. THERE WAS NO ONE LIKE HIM AND WE WILL RMEMBER HIM FONDLY. OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS BROTHER AND FAMILY ON THEIR TREMENDOUS, AND MUCH TOO SOON, LOSS.

Bruce Snyder

February 23, 2012

My condolences to Steve's family. I barely knew him but he was my kind of people. I met him through my brother Guy from B+B Packing in Chicago. RIP Steve.

Belkis Muldoon

February 7, 2012

Glenn, I spoke to you yesterday and am so sorry that Josh and I could not make the services in Mineral Point. I have known Steve for over 20 years. Steve was one of the kindest, most gentle men I have known. His humor, kind words in times of need, and zest for life will be truly missed. He introduced my husband and I eight years ago, and we are both so grateful for his insight. I will miss him so much. To Leslie, I am so sorry you have have lost your loved one. He recently mentioned how happy he was that you were in his life. His stories, laughter and character have made a lasting impression on me and my family. May he rest in peace. With all my love, Belkis

February 6, 2012

We only met Steve for a long weekend in the Fall of 2010 with joint friends but he made a lasting impression on us. He struck us as a true individual, warm and outgoing with a joke for every occasion and we were shocked to hear of his much too early death. The Burkes (Northbrook, Il.)

Steve Jensen, our friend

Matt & Carol Munger

February 6, 2012

Steve was always quick with a firm hand shake and a smile. His jokes very much reflected his 'zest' for life. Although he leaves us behind now, we are all better for having known him.

Chris Campbell

February 6, 2012

I am really going to miss seeing Steve on his trips down to Indiana. He could entertain one for hours with his stories. He had a rough exterior but a gentle heart. The world will not be the same without him.

February 6, 2012

A subcommittee member said in an unrelated message that "For all of us there is a time." That is true but Steves time was all too short. I'm really going to miss him.

Virgil Brown

Alvin Bass

February 6, 2012

I was fortunate enough to have known Steve for about 20 years and shared many good times with him. He was one of the fairest and most honest people I have had the pleasure of knowing in my life. I and my family will miss him and remember him always.

Steve's rendition of a WWII U-boat - his favorite model.

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

Steve had more jokes and stories to amuse the troops than Bob Hope on a USO tour.

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

Maybe if we shake it ...

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

With radio control subs - there is about a 3 to one - work-to-fun. time ratio.

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

Steve using Tim Smalley as a rope to recover a sunken sub.

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

SubRon 6 - Steve's modeling club.

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

Steve with just a few of his submarine modeling buddies at a club meeting at the TGI Fridays in Carmel, Indiana

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

Steve in a pensive moment.

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

Steve working on one of his subs - a scale model of the USS Albacore. It was a fully functional (dove and surfaces) radio control model.

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

Tim Smalley

February 6, 2012

As one of Steve's (many) modeling buddies, I know I speak for all when I say how much he will be missed. His hilarious stories and insights into life will be sorely missed by us all. Tim Smalley - Past president of the SubCommittee

Steve in Wicker Park (@ Cold Comfort,now closed)

Thomas Brett

February 5, 2012

Glenn, Steve was a true friend, and a person that I always looked up to. They don't make them like him anymore and he will truly be missed. His passing will leave a void in many lives. I'm sorry for your family's loss and I'll be taking the trip up on Tuesday. R.I.P. Steve.

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