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Joyce Jensen Obituary
Joyce A. Jensen (nee Sorensen)
April 29, 1926 - June 27, 2021
RACINE - Joyce Arlene Jensen, 95, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Shorelight at Ascension Living.
Joyce was born in Racine on April 29, 1926 to the late Svend and Marie (nee Welfel) Sorensen. She was united in marriage to Richard Jensen on March 23, 1944. Joyce worked for Piggly Wiggly for 21 years, retiring in 1990. Joyce loved traveling, especially cruises. She enjoyed having company over to entertain and share an evening with. Joyce was very independent, always on the go, fun-loving, was always helping others, most of all, she loved being with her family.
Joyce will be missed by her children: Pamela (Tom) Hammill, Timothy Jensen and Yvonne, Pauline (Jack) Goller, Gary Jensen and Carol, Scott (Suzy) Jensen; grandchildren: Shannon (Tim) Miller, Jason Oakley and Sabina, Nicholas (Jamie) Jensen, Eric (Kerry) Jensen; great-granddaughters: Aubree, Rae Lynn and Dylan.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Richard on March 17, 1971; son, Richard Dean Jensen; brother, John (Harriet) Sorensen and special friend, Mario Fiori.
A memorial service will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday July 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Joyce will be laid to rest with her husband at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Special thank you to the staff at Shorelight Memory Care for their compassionate care of our mother.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: 400 S Executive Dr #109, Brookfield, WI 53005 has been suggested.
Online condolences to www.sturinofuneralhome.com.
STURINO FUNERAL HOME
3014 Northwestern Ave.
262-632-4479
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Frank Bedzula
July 29, 2021
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Burt and Sandy Lounsbury
July 25, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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