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Mary Jensen Obituary
When Mary Jensen wasn't watching her children's and husband's basketball games or helping young kids break out of their shells as a speech-language pathologist at the Waupaca Learning Center, she was traveling to the family cabin up North or to National Parks out West.
Sadly, on July 24, 2015, Mary unexpectedly had an aneurysm and passed away while in Minneapolis for her daughter's basketball tournament.
She was dedicated to her children, as seen when she'd take off of work to chaperone their field trips and the years spend as a Girl Scout troop leader. She was a patient woman, as seen in the many, many summers it took her to complete a complicated cross-stitch. But most importantly, she was extremely loving, which was felt through her tight hugs.
Mary will live on through her husband Gregg Jensen and children Molly, Marcus, and Geena; her parents, Dave and Betty Helbach; her siblings Mark (Morna) Helbach, Lisa (David) Waldoch, and Heidi (Chas) Pronschinske; her in-laws Muggs Jensen, Brian (Julie) Jensen and Scott (Robin) Jensen; her nieces and nephews Lyn Helbach, Kelly, Frankie and Connor Helbach, Hans and Ian Waldoch, Nathan, Adam, and Chance Pronschinske, and Megan Jensen; as well as many cousins and other relatives that are hard to keep track of.
She has gone to see her brother David Helbach and her husband's dad, Don Jensen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 11 am at St. James Catholic Church (453 S Main St., Amherst). Father Dan Hackel will officiate. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 4-8 pm at Jungers-Holly Funeral Home (262 S. Main St., Amherst). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Jensen
August 4, 2015
Gregg...so,so,sorry for your loss..
Our prayers are with you and your family...
Rich and Sue Derezinski
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Sarah Zaborowski
July 31, 2015
I had the pleasure of meeting Mary 3 years ago at a skincare party. She was one of those women that you meet, you never forget. Mary was so kind and happy. It was always lovely to talk to her and it seemed I ran into her around Amherst often. It is something to be said that she was one of those people that always had a smile on her face and was always a pleasure to see. I can only imagine the wonderful wife, mother, and friend she was to everyone. God be with you all.
Sue Vine
July 31, 2015
Fantastic memories of Mary as a Brigade leader at Camp Onaway in Waupaca. So many laughs, using Mary's saying "What's her bucket?" for people's names she couldn't recall. Girls Camp One leaders will remember Mary's dedication to kids at camp many years ago and continuing throughout her life.
bonnie Moen
July 30, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Mary's family. She was such a kind, smiling and thoughtful person. She has left her mark on many and she will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful colleague at the Waupaca Learning Center.
Tammy Pariseau (Utschig)
July 30, 2015
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Jensen and Helbach family at such an unexpected loss of someone so special! Growing up in Amherst and many times hanging with Heidi at the Helbach house brings back wonderful memories of the whole Helbach family. It seems like just yesterday we were all at Lyn's wedding and had an opportunity to catch up a bit! May the strength of all the wonderful memories and love of your family help you through this difficult time.
Donna Sommerfeldt-Krause
July 30, 2015
So shocked and saddened to hear of Mary's death. So many great memories from our younger years. She had an awesome laugh that was infectious and so much fun to be around. Gregg you and your kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Berdi and Keith Schroeder
July 30, 2015
As one of the many cousins of Mary, she was also a dear friend. Although it has been way too many years since we had seen her and her family, it seems like yesterday we were belly laughing about something. We loved her like a sister. Heaven definitely does have another angel. All of our prayers and love to the Helbach and Jensen families. Berdi (Suski) & Keith Schroeder
Rhonda Kraft-Laszewski
July 30, 2015
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Fassbender
July 30, 2015
My sincere sympathies to the Helbach and Jensen families. Hold tight to the memories you shared as you go through this difficult time.
Bear
July 30, 2015
Greg - I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Bagley
July 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. You can take comfort in knowing Mary is with Jesus, Dave (Buford), and others who went before her.
sandy omernick
July 29, 2015
My sincere wishes to the families, enjoy all the memories this gentle woman left behind..pray for a high seat in Gods rewards.
Diane Faivre
July 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary will be missed by many.
Scott Farr
July 29, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to all the families. We will keep everyone in our prayers.
Donna Zuleger
July 29, 2015
My sympathy to the family. Mary (Bear) was a friend from many years ago at Camp Onaway.
July 29, 2015
Heidi and Chas,
My sister (your neighbor, Mary) told me about this. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Judy Trzebiatowski
July 29, 2015
My sincere sympathy to the Helbach & Jensen families. Take care & know that she was loved by many.
July 29, 2015
My condolences to the Helbach & Jensen families. Mary will be greatly missed.
Cathy Voet Noonan
July 29, 2015
Gregg, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 29, 2015
Our sympathy to Dave and Betty Helbach and family in their loss. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen
the Aubut family
Karen Dombrowski
July 29, 2015
Dave, Betty and all... I guess God needed another angel and chose one of yours again. May He give you strength through this most sad and difficult time.
Les & Sue Henning
July 29, 2015
Dave & Betty, Know how much these messages meant to our son, Kurt. What a special person your Mary was! Words cannot express our sympathy to you and all your family.
Anna Radichel (Howen)
July 29, 2015
My sympathy to the Helbach and Jensen families. I use to babysit for Mary and her siblings. Great kids and family, enjoyed sitting for them.
Anna Radichel (Howen)
July 29, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Helbach and Jensen families. Remember babysitting for Mary and her siblings. Great kids and entire family. Always enjoyed sitting for them.
Tracy Schommer Wydeven
July 29, 2015
So very sorry for your loss Gregg. Your family is in my prayers.
Carol Mitchell Rybak
July 28, 2015
With our deepest sympathies. You're in our thoughts. -Carol, Katherine, Alex, Danielle, and McKenzie
Michael (Micki) Knight
July 28, 2015
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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