Elinor L. (Rolfs) Jensen (1936-2016)

JENSEN, ROLFS, GROTHEER, SPINK, ZIMMERMAN, MILLER, LIVINGSTON

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 5/30/2016 at 19:13:48

Obituary from Vosseteig Funeral Homes, Westby, Wisconsin.

Elinor L. Jensen, 79, of Westby, Wis., and formerly of Ames and Story City, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Bethel Nursing Home in Viroqua, Wis., after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born on Nov. 20, 1936, to Ellen and Harvey Rolfs. She lived in Decorah 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 Aug. 27, 1955. Ken and Elinor moved to Ames while Ken studied at Iowa State University. They later bought their first home in Story City 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 her children: Gary (Jody) Jensen, of Viroqua, Wis., Alan (Ann) Jensen, of Jefferson, Kris (Tim) Grotheer, of Ames, Lori (Tim) Spink, of Bellingham, Wash.; 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 Iowa; 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 at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Westby. Pastor John Dumke will officiate with a luncheon to follow in the church basement. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2016, at the Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby. Friends may also call at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A graveside service will be inDecorah Lutheran Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of plants or flowers, memorials may be given to Bethel Home and Services, 614 S. Rock Avenue, Viroqua, WI 54665.

Online Condolences may be offered atwww.VossFH.com.

The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.