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Elinor Luella Rolfs Jensen

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Birth	:	20 Nov 1936 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 May 2016 Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2987130, -91.7774110
Description	:	Elinor L. Jensen, 79, of Westby, WI and formerly of Ames, IA and Story City, IA, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at Bethel Nursing Home in Viroqua, WI after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on November 20, 1936 to Ellen and Harvey Rolfs. She lived in Decorah, IA along with her parents and four siblings: Howard, Edna, Lois, and Ben. Elinor graduated from Decorah High School in 1955. She married Kenneth Jensen on August 27, 1955. Ken and Elinor moved to Ames, IA while Ken studied at Iowa... Read More	Elinor L. Jensen, 79, of Westby, WI and formerly of Ames, IA and Story City, IA, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at Bethel Nursing Home in Viroqua, WI after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on November 20, 1936 to Ellen and Harvey Rolfs. She lived in Decorah, IA along with her parents and four siblings: Howard, Edna, Lois, and Ben. Elinor graduated from Decorah High School in 1955. She married Kenneth Jensen on August 27, 1955. Ken and Elinor moved to Ames, IA while Ken studied at Iowa State University. They later bought their first home in Story City, IA and began raising their five children and lived there for 40 years. After raising her children she filled her time working at a vet clinic, Story City hospital, and a retail store. She also loved her many crafts such as sewing, painting, cooking and baking for the holidays. Elinor’s greatest love in her later years was her little four-pound Yorkie, named Flicka, who meant the world to her. Most recently Elinor and Flicka decided to move to Westby to be near her son Gary and also close enough to visit Ken and family and friends in Decorah. Elinor is survived by he children: Gary (Jody) Jensen of Viroqua WI, Alan (Ann) Jensen of Jefferson IA, Kris (Tim) Grotheer of Ames IA, Lori ( Tim) Spink of Bellingham WA; grandchildren: Sarah and Katie Jensen, Matthew and Karl Grotheer, Jared, Ryan, and Ashley Spink, and Jeremy Zimmerman; two great grandchildren; siblings: Howard (Lavonne) Rolfs, Edna Miller, Lois Livingston, and Ben Rolfs, all of IA; brother-in-law, Darrel (Mary) Jensen; sister-in-law, Pat Jensen; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ken in January 2014, her parents, Ellen and Harvey Rolfs, a beloved daughter, Wendy in December 2012, and brothers-in-law, Harold Jensen and Ted Miller. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Pastor John Dumke will officiate with a luncheon to follow in the church basement. Friends may call from 4-6 pm on Monday, May 30, 2016 at the Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby. Friends may also call at the church on Tuesday from 10 am till the time of service at 11. A Graveside Service will be held at the Decorah Lutheran Cemetery at 1 pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 with a reception to follow. In lieu of plants or flowers, memorial may be given to the Bethel Home and Services. Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby.

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Elinor Luella Rolfs Jensen's memorial is located at: Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Elinor Luella Rolfs Jensen death?
Elinor Luella Rolfs Jensen death on 24 May 2016 in Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 43.2987130
Longitude: -91.7774110

Family Members:

Parent

Harvey William Rolfs

(1908 - 1966)

Ellen Emily Rongstad Rolfs

(1912 - 2000)

Spouse

Kenneth Eric “Ken” Jensen

(1933 - 2014)

Siblings

Howard William Rolfs

(1932 - 2017)

Edna Ellen Rolfs Miller

(1934 - 2017)

Children

Wendy Ellen Jensen

(1956 - 2011)

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