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Maynard L. Jensen, 82, of Ashkum

Maynard L. Jensen, 82, of Ashkum passed away on December 7, 2019 at his home in Ashkum. He was born on October 13, 1937 in Clifton, the son of Roy and Alice (Mathy) Jensen. He married Ruth B. Wilken in Clifton on August 24, 1963 and she survives.

In addition to his wife, Ruth Jensen of Clifton, Maynard is survived by one daughter, Laurie (Daniel) Ballard of Bourbonnais; one son, Richard L. (Michelle) Jensen of Bradley; four grandchildren, Adam Jensen, Justin Ballard, Brandon Ballard, and Josh Jensen; one sister, Norma LaReau of Gilman; one sister in law, Dorothy (Mike) Cresswell of Watseka; and nine step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and their spouses, Harold (Vialta) Jensen and Arnold (Katherine) Jensen; brother in law, Merrill S. LaReau; and father in law and mother in law, Gary and Eleanor Wilken.

Mr. Jensen was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Ashkum. He worked for Roper in Kankakee for twenty years and later worked at Gould Inc. in Kankakee. Maynard served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1962, serving in Japan for two years. He was an avid White Sox fan. Maynard enjoyed camping, stock car racing, and attending country music concerts.

Funeral services will at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Ashkum. Fr. Doug Hauber will officiate. Burial will follow at Ashkum Catholic Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be provided by Central VFW Post 2131.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Memorials may be made to Assumption BVM Catholic Church, Prairieview Lutheran Home, or Ashkum Riverside Ambulance Service. 

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