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Barbara Jensen Obituary
Barbara L. Jensen, age 76, of Nekoosa died Saturday July 1, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday July 8, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nekoosa. Rev. John Swing will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at ritchayfuneralhome.com.
Barbara was born November 9, 1940, in Wausau to Anton and Arlene (Nelson) Malak. She married Eugene Jensen on July 30, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wausau. She was employed as a program assistant at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point for 33 years, retiring April 1, 2001.
Barbara was a member of Professional Secretaries International and various Homemakers groups. She enjoyed cake decorating, sewing, quilting, cooking and baking. Most of all she loved time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband Eugene Jensen of Nekoosa; two children Vickie (George "Dick") Buchanan of Wisconsin Rapids and David (Renee) Jensen of Wisconsin Rapids; three grandchildren Richard (Stacie) Buchanan of Superior and Jessica and Tyler Jensen both of Wisconsin Rapids; two sisters Janet (Yulan) Jensen of Wisconsin Rapids and Kathleen "Kay" (Gary Swartz) of Appleton and one brother William (Marsha) Malak of Eugene, OR.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Anton Malak and Arlen Malak Urmanski and her grandparents.
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Kay Swartz
June 29, 2022
Barb was my sister and very best friend. She was two years older but it didn't matter.
One very fun memory I have, we would take the city bus to the Wausau swiming pool. We were given a quarter for our expenses:
10 cents for the bus rides, 10 cents to get into the pool, 5 cents for a treat. We loved the water, especially the diving boards.
Living in different cities after we married made it diffcult to get together, but the phone was always handy.
I have a picture of you and Gary next to each other, I talk to both of you everyday.
God Bless, I miss you!
Kay
lori Alft
July 7, 2017
Aunt Barbara is the strongest woman I have ever known. She battled cancer for so many years and it never slowed her down. I am proud to have had her as my Aunt and she will be missed so. Rest in peace Aunt Barbara
Jeff Swartz
July 7, 2017
I was able to take a trip to Las Vegas with Barbara, Vickie and my Mom (Kay Swartz) several years ago. We had a very good time and we all were grateful for the Las Vegas Dry Heat temperatures. Rest in peace Aunt Barbara.
Lois Kufalk
July 7, 2017
Barbara and I have had a lot in common these past 6 years. Both battling the same fight. I will miss our get togethers for lunch in Rapids. We lost a great cousin and friend. She was sweet and very caring.
May she Rest In Peace and no more suffering. God Bless Barb and her surviving family
Kathy Gelino
July 7, 2017
I have such warm memories of Barbara making me feel welcome to the family as an in-law. May your many wonderful memories sustain you in this time of grief.
kay swartz
July 5, 2017
My sister Barb has always been a very caring, loving person. Never a bad word about anyone. During her many years of CA treatment never "why me". We were best friends growing up, took trips as adults and spent some great evenings in the den chatting.
Love You, Miss You, God Bless You,
Kay
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