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Polly Jensen Obituary
Polly Ann Jensen, age 70, formerly of Sheboygan, died on Friday, June 3, 2011, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in the town of Plymouth.
She was born in North Carolina on June 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Oscar and Maddie Rains Wiggins.
She graduated in 1958 from Goldsboro High School in North Carolina.
On April 1, 1960, she was united in marriage to David J. Jensen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Polly was a member of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Sheboygan.
Survivors include her five children, Elizabeth (Jon) Gumtow of Neenah, Kathy (Joe) Jensen-Gorr of St. Nazianz, Sandra (Jim Schneider) Jensen of Campbellsport, Michael (Kathryn) Jensen of Sheboygan, Linda (Rob) Van Egeren of Green Bay; seven grandchildren, Bradley and Andrew Gumtow, Devin and Conner Bayer, Tyler and Alivia Jensen and Ty Van Egeren. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Zelda (Jimmy) Johnson, Brenda Worley and Rufus (Jo) Wiggins, all of North Carolina. Polly is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Her parents, a sister, Sue Stott and a brother, Albert Wiggins, all preceded her in death.
A funeral service for Polly will be held at 12:30 P.M., Monday, June 6 at First Congregational United Church of Christ with Rev. Julia Hollister officiating. Private burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery. Family and friends may gather at the church, 310 Bluff Ave. on Monday from 11:00 A.M.until the time of service at 12:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Polly's name.
The Novak-Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.novakrammziegler.com
A heartfelt thank you is extended to the staff on Two West at Rocky Knoll for all of the compassion and care given to Polly.
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Pat Foley
June 5, 2011
I have fond memories of Polly from my childhood. May she rest in peace.
Mike & Dawn Marver
June 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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