Shirley I. Jensen, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:26 pm, Monday, October 26, 2020, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg IL.
Shirley was born on October 26, 1932, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Mary Margaret (Carbaugh) Speck. She was raised and educated in Monmouth.
Shirley married Lorence G. Jensen in Texas on January 31, 1951, and he passed away on March 3, 2015.
Shirley was a member of the Gerlaw Christian Church, she enjoyed baking, her garden, and canning. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Gail (Rob) Loquist of Monmouth, IL; son, Larry (Kelly) Jensen of Galesburg, IL; 4 grandchildren, Brian Loquist, Abbey (Russ) Tappenbeck, Brennan Jensen and Michael Jensen; 4 great-grandchildren, Luke Loquist, Cameron Tappenbeck, and Alayna Tappenbeck, Ellari Jensen. Also surviving is one sister, Carolyn Stalder of Dallas, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lorence Jensen, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Cremation has been accorded. A private family burial of ashes will be at Warren County Memorial Park. A memorial fund has been established to be designated later. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL. is in charge of the arrangements. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions and requirements, all attendees are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. For more information, please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.
