Went home to be with her Lord & Savior at Senior Star Residence, Saturday, December 3, 2016 at age of 94.
Survived by five children Lynn (Mick) Schwab of Crest Hill, James R. (Patricia) Jensen of New Lenox, Patty (Bob) Beaudry of Sun City West, AZ., John (Wanda) Jensen of Joliet and Richard R. (Peggy) Jensen of Anaconda, MT. Twelve grandchildren Allison (Jeff) Ryan, Stacie (Rob) Davis, Brian (Liz) Schwab, Carly (Mark) Mitrovic, Dan Jensen, Jason (Trisha) Beaudry, Brad Beaudry, Jamie Lynn (Matt) West, Kristin (Joe) Menzione, Travis Jensen, Hunter Jensen and Luke Jensen. Thirteen Great-grandchildren. Her sister Jackie (Matt) Verbiscer of Georgia. Her sister-in-law Phyllis Brisbin of Elwood. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by husband Robert R. Jensen (2004), her granddaughter Lindsay Jensen (2014), two sister Marcella Zajac and Lorraine (Jack) Blaha. Her parents Stephen and Anna Zajac.
Helen was born in Joliet on August 22, 1922. She graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1940. Helen was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in W.W. II. Member of First Assembly of God Church. The family would like to give a special thank you to Senior Star at Weber Place for giving her a loving home for the last 4 years and Great Lakes Hospice for all their special care and support.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd., Wednesday, December 7th at 12:00 P.M. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials to the Honor Flight Chicago or First Assembly of God Church will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.