Kenneth "Kenny" Allen Jensen, 71, of Fulton, Illinois, formerly of Clinton, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Honoring his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded with a private celebration of his life taking place at a later date. Lemke Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.
Kenneth was born January 31, 1948, Clinton, Iowa the son of Jack and Helen (Ytsen) Jensen.
Kenneth worked as an armed security guard for many years. He was a past member of the Mason Lodge.
In his younger days he enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He was also an avid Cubs fan. He enjoyed taking car rides and loved his cat - Homer. He loved socializing with friends and family. Above all, he loved his family very much and will be sadly missed.
Kenneth is survived by his son Chad (Becky) Jensen of Cincinnati, OH; daughter Alanna (Grant) Ganzer of Garden Plain, IL; ten grandchildren; brother - Dale Jensen of Fulton; sisters - Jackie Jensen of Fulton, Pam Halverson of Fulton, Jill (Larry) Salter of Clinton and Regina (Mike) Van Zuiden of Ottawa, IL; with many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Preceding Kenneth in death were his parents and two broth...[more]