Carol Jensen Obituary
Ishpeming- Carol Marie Jensen, age 85, formerly of Duncan Ave., passed away on Friday February 6, 2026 at Wellbridge of Rochester Hills where she was residing.
Carol was born on April 8, 1940 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of the late Otto W. and Clara (Connors) Gehlhausen. She was a graduate of the Kirkland High School, class of 1958. She married Ronald C. Jensen on December 19, 1959 in Rockford, IL. She moved to the Ishpeming area in 1963, and resided there ever since.
Survivors include 2 sons: Charles (Tina) Jensen, Mark Jensen, sister: Barbara (Don) Shippy, 2 grandsons: C.J. Jensen and Erik Jensen, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Ronald C. Jensen, and brother: Ralph Gehlhausen.
Following Carol’s wishes, cremation will take place with no public services. She will be interred with her husband Ronald in the Ishpeming Cemetery Columbarium.
Carol’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.
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400 N. Third St. P.O. Box 364, Ishpeming, MI 49849
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