Rosemary Katherine Jensen
December 04, 1923 - February 18, 2020
Obituary
MADISON-Rosemary Katherine (Eiling) Jensen, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. She was born on Dec. 4, 1923, and raised in Highland, Wis., to her parents Frank and Gertrude Winkers Eiling. Rosemary was happily married to Wilbur Henry Jensen for 63 years, having spent 20 years living by Madison's Lake Edge Park, and 40+ years on the shores of Lake Kegonsa.
Rosemary worked for the Madison Parks Department as custodian to Lake Edge Park and also at the Wisconsin Cheeseman. After retirement she worked for 20 years selling crafts at local fairs. Rosemary loved flowers, crafting, baking anything chocolate, and most especially her large, loving family.
Rosemary is survived by her children, Judy (Jerry Williams), Sandy (Steve Kahl), Mike Jensen (Cyndi), and Jeff Jensen; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Magdalen (Pat) Hennessey; and brother, Harold Eiling.
A funeral service will be held at WEST KOSHKONONG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1911 Koshkonong Rd., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, with a luncheon to follow at church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be gifted in Rosemary’s name to Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Research Institute or West Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Rosemary’s family would like to give a special thank you to the caring staff at McFarland Villa and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Sat Feb 22, 2020 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
West Koshkonong Lutheran Church • 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, WI 53589
Service
Sat Feb 22, 2020 @ 11:00 AM CDT
West Koshkonong Lutheran Church • 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Memories
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Laurie Filenius
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So saddened to read about the passing of Rosemary. She was truly one of my favorite client's, as I was privileged to be her hairdresser for over 30 years until my retirement. She was truly a delightful lady! Hugs to all of her family, especially to you Sandy. Laurie Filenius
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Jayne Sandine
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Jensen family, We are so sorry for your loss. I remember Rosemary as such a sweet lady. They were long-time neighbors to my great Aunt and Uncle, Art/Margaret Arvidson. My family (John & Judy Thomas) spent a lot of time next door to them as well, in my Great Grandmas little cottage. I have memories and pictures of Joanna (and Jane?). My parents winter in FL and wish they could have attended the funeral. We live in their former home on Kegonsa. Every time we boat by those houses on Sunnyside Street, I always think of the wonderful people that lived there including Wilbur and Rosemary.