Chris Jensen, 81, of Lena, IL, passed away on April 27, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1943, in Princeton, IL, to Carl Chris Jensen and Mary Lou Epperly Jensen. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at Illinois State University. He was married on October 21, 1961, in Brimfield, IL, to Carol Cluskey. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton and Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Survivors include his wife Carol, daughter Rose (Lynne), son Mike (Wendy), grandchildren: Jared Jensen, Dr. Katie (Eric) Lutz, and Kyle Jensen (Alyssa Tompkins), sister Mary Kay (Jere) Blundy, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Carlene Leffler (Sam).

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday May 4, 2024, at 7 PM, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, IL, with visitation at 6 PM.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 5, 2024, at 2 PM, at Harrison Hall in Brimfield, IL.