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- Florence with her great-great-grandchild, Aubrie Marie Martin.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the East Arkdale Cemetery.
Florence was born March 26, 1922 in Preston Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Victor C. and Rose H. (Thrasher) Baumel. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1939. Florence married Donald H. Jensen on July 20, 1941 in Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church. She retired from the Adams County Memorial Hospital in 1984 after 20 years of service.
Florence will be remembered for the many crocheted afghans and doilies she made throughout the years, which she donated to numerous fund raisers. She loved baking, making lefse and pizzelles, she will be remembered for her great sense of humor, and was lovingly known as “the Field Marshall”. She was a caring and loving mother – who will greatly be missed by her family and friends. Florence celebrated her 90th birthday in March 2012 with a big surprise party at Liberty Manor.
Florence was a member of the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliary #6279, American Legion Red Cloud Post #250 Auxiliary, and ACMH Auxiliary.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald Jensen Sr.; son-in-law, Dennis Kaye; son-in-law, Scott McLaughlin; sisters: Rose “Toots” Davis, Lorraine Baumel, Louise Allen, and Betty Reichoff; sister-in-law, Evangeline Jungenberg; and brother-in-law, Rudy Jensen.
Survivors:
Daughter: Vickie Kaye of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Sonja McLaughlin of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Son: Donald (Dona) Jensen Jr. of Longs, South Carolina
Grandchild: Lisa Paulson of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Loren (Judy) Kaye of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Lee Ann Garmon of Manawa, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Linda (Ron) Yoss of Necedah, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Heidi (Rob) McLaughlin-Levanic of Brampton, Ontario
Grandchild: Matthew McLaughlin of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Courtney (Levi) Kohavi of Little River, South Carolina
Grandchild: McKenna (Sean) Eggert of Longs, South Carolina
GreatGrandchild: Nicholas (Beth) Garmon of Waterford, Wisconsin
GreatGrandchild: Heather (Chris) Martin of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
GreatGrandchild: Kyle Paulson of Friendship, Wisconsin
GreatGrandchild: Kayden Yoss of Necedah, Wisconsin
Great-Great-Grand: Aubrie Marie Martin of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Sister: Mildred (Tom) Kraker of New Berlin, Wisconsin
Sister: Nancy Staples of Belton, Texas
Brother: Victor C. (Rose) Baumel of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Brother: Joseph (Myrna) Baumel of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Ruth Ann Fritz of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Charlene Jensen of Delavan, Wisconsin
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online
A life well lived is a lasting inspiration. I’m Sorry for you loss. Florence had a great sense of humor and I was lucky enough to to win one of her afghans, it drapes by sofa and will always remind me of her. Love and Blessings to all.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. She was a wonderful lady. Full of spunk. She will be missed dearly.
All of you are in our prayers at this time. She was a great lady and will be missed by many. She’s probably making “apple squares”
for all the angles right now.
Sorry for your loss. She will be Truely missed. Her spunkiness kept me smiling everytime I would see her. Will miss her grabbing me ( Sonja you know what thats about). My thoughts and prayers to all.
Stacey Jo
Aunt Florence was a funny and very special lady. May all of the happy memories you have help you through the difficult days ahead. God bless your families.
Very sorry to hear about your mom. Our prayers are with with always.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Remember the good times and hold those close to your heart!
Vicki, Sonja and Donnie – Aunt Florence was a wonderful person and I have many memories of her! I wish I could have been there today to give each one of you a big hug.. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time!
You are in my prayers at this sad time, she was a great lady.
Aunt Florence was a special lady. She made Brian an afghan when he was born 31 years ago, which was beautiful and which I still have. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Don, Sonja, Vickie and families,
We are so sorry to hear of Florence’s passing. We enjoyed talking to her – even when she was scolding Jim for some adventure that Donnie, he and I had been on. That was years ago but we have so many happy memories of her. Hold each other close and remember the good times.
Jim & Shelly
Sonja and Matt, So sorry to see your mom sna Grandma’s passing. She was really a neat women. I enjoyed talking to her at the VFW during the centennial and being part of her 90th birthday card celebration.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Florence’s family at this sad time.
My thoughts are with all of Florence’s family at this sad time. No matter how old a loved one is when she dies, she will be sorely missed. I’m remembering the fun get-togethers’ and picnics when we were all young with you kids playing in the dirt or chasing each other around. Concentrate on all those good memories now, and thank God you have so many. My deepest sympathy, Vickie, Sonja and Donnie.
Vickie, Sonja and Donnie – Aunt Florence was one of a kind. She had a great sense of humor and will be missed. She will be in our memories forever. Now she is with Uncle Donald again. God bless you during this difficult time.
Vicki, Sonja and families, so very sorry for your loss. My deepest and heartfelft condolences to you at this most difficult time.
Remember that each and everyone of you were very special to Florence and hold each other close. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonja, Vicki and families, Words cannot say how saddened I am for your loss of your Mom. Embrace the love, memories and legacies she left behind. Love and Prayers, Mary Weichert
Vickie and Family: I know this is a difficult time for you and want you to know I care and that you have my sympathy.
So sorry to hear of your mother and grandmother! You are in our thoughts and prayers at this
difficult time in your life..
I always loved talking to Florence. She was a woman of humor, compassion, and common sense. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Florence will be greatly missed. I took care of her when she was at Moundview Memorial Hospital in the extended care center. When I was pregnant with my son she gave me a blanket that she made. I will cherish it always. She is an angel in heaven and will watch over everyone.
Such a shock.I still make her pizzels Loved her sense of humor, That silly little grin she had when she had made joke
Our thoughts are with your family in this time of loss, keep those wonderful memories of this wonderful soul close to your heart.
Our prayers are with you in this time of loss. Keep many wonderful memories close to your heart.
Florence was a wonderful lady. Always kind and always caring. She will be missed by many
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was an amazing lady. We love you guys.
Sonya, Vickie, Don and Family: So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful lady. I remember the many hours spent at your house growing up and especially you Moms gravy, (Must have been made with lard/crisco). Love to your whole family at this sad time.
Love always, Dennis and Bonnie Kobs
Vickie, Sonja, Donnie. I’m so sorry for your loss. Just realized She and Vernon shared the same birthday. She loved his music so she is probably sitting up there while he is playing his guitar and entertaining everyone. She always smiled while they played. She was A special lady. All my love to you all and your family’s.
As you hold each other close share your memories and love of Florence. she was a great lady, fun and a bit feisty. She is in heaven with everyone. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Vicki and Sonja I find it hard to imagine. I visited with Florence when you brought out the jelly beans. She was so proud that she a had a GGGrand Daughter and called her by name. Her Smile was the same as Ai remember when we first met the Jensen=Kay family. Our thought and prayers are with you. Memories will erase the pain of your loss with time. Our thoughts are with your whole family Tom & Shirley
So sorry to hear of your loss-such a darling sweet lady-heaven just needed another angel-thoughts and prayers to all of you from all of the Kennedy kids!!
Thinking of you all. So sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear of you loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers May God grant you peace
SONJA SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM, SHE WAS A COOL LADY. TAKE CARE YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR MEMORIES.
Prayers and our sympathy. Florence was a special lady. Her sense of humor was priceless.
Karen and Don Rathke
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May God comfort all of you during this time of sorrow.
Vickie and all the family……Florence was a special person and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She’s now in the crochet heaven and has all the free yarn she wants and needs. Our thoughts are with you all.
Dear Vicki and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Florence. She was a very special person. I will always remember our talks. May God be with you all during this time. If you need anything just give me a call.
Sonja, Vickie, Don and families, our sincerest condolenses in the loss of your mom/grandmother. As was stated in the obituary, she will be known for her great sense of humor and wit. From our high school days on, she would welcome all with an open door and a witty joke or comment, to help us feel comfortable in her home. A fine lady in her own right, we will miss her! Bob and Alet
We will miss visiting with Florence, she was special. Our prayers are with her family at this sad time. Margaret and Pete
I’m so sorry for your loss. Florence was a sweetheart-always had a smile and a laugh, when I saw her. She raised very caring kids. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Vicki, we grew up together all these years, and your mother, Florence, was like my second mother. I remember all the good times and the large cookies that helped me grow up. Florence was my mothers best friend, especially during my mothers later years, when they had an afghan factory at my mothers house. I think that kept them both young. I can only imagine the afghans that they’re making now. Florence was a very wonderful christian and was a friend to all. And a friend to everyone she touched. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Tom & Becky
Florence was the sweetest and wittiest lady I ever knew. God be with all of you at this special time.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed Florence when I crossed her path.
A wonderful woman is now an angel in heaven – you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She always such a wonderful sense of humor and was a joy to be around!!