Elaine Jensen

Elaine B. Jensen, age 99, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield.

She is survived by her daughter, Carole (husband Hershel) Fitzpatrick; a son, Charles Jan (wife Sharon) Jensen; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Elaine married Charles Jensen on September 15, 1938.  He preceded her in death in 1995.

She was born on March 23, 1917 in Peoria, Illinois the daughter of Frank and Esther Boylan.

Elaine was a homemaker all of her life.

She was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church and Chatsew Club.

Elaine enjoyed reading, sewing, painting and her grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Athens United Methodist Church.

Burial of cremains will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Rev. Tom Novey and Rev. Paulette Cott will be officiating.