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Thomas "Tom" Jensen, age 84, passed away March 6, 2025. He was born May 19, 1940 to Everett and Josephine (Schmitt) Jensen in Ringsted, IA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Mary Ambrose and Diane Jensen.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Marie Jensen; children, Laura (Andy Tingwald) Fender, Tom (Gerianne) Jensen; Brian Jensen; 6 grandchildren, Teresa (Paul), Joe, Tim (Becca), Zack, J.P, Clare; 2 great granddaughters, Whitney, and Pratt; and one new great grandson, Royce; sisters, JoAnn Perkins, Marilyn (John) Anderson, Syndy Daily; brothers, LeRoy (Judy) Jensen, Ron (Angie) Jensen, David (Pat) Jensen, Mark (Diane) Jensen; nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with Rosary Recitation to begin at 6:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am at Corpus Christi - Our Lady of Carter Lake site on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Final resting place at Omaha National Cemetery.
The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143

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