Pearl M.(Kenneke) Jensen,89 , of Rockford, formerly of Rochelle; passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 9, 1921 in Bartlett, IL to Fred and Sophia (Watermann) Kenneke. She graduated from
Elgin High School, class of 1938. Pearl married Albert E. Jensen on May 3 1941 in Bartlett, IL
where they farmed prior to moving to Huntley, IL, in 1951, and later to Rochelle in1969. Pearl and Albert were happily married for 62 years prior to Albert's death on Nov. 16, 2003.
Active in church activities including solo voice in the Adult Choir, Congregational Evening Ladies Aid Society (CELAS) and United Methodist Women (UMW). Member of the
McHenry County and DeKalb County Home Extension Units where she served on the Board of Directors. Member of the Creston United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed many close friends. Her main focus in life was always her family, placing her daughter's activities above her own. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include 3 daughters: Marjorie (Dean) Marlowe of Hampshire, IL, Nancy Jensen of
Hoffman Estates, IL, and Kathryn Fane of Loves Park, IL; grandchildren: Bonnie (Robert) Olson of Belvidere, IL, Carol (Scott) Fiandalo of Huntley, IL, Brian Marlowe of Hampshire, IL, and Kristi Fane of Rockford, IL; great grandchildren: Jacob and Abigail Fiandalo, Alex and Molly Olson. Preceded in death by parents, husband: Albert, brother: Clarence Kenneke and sister: Lucille Chevalier.

Services will be held at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle, on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 11 AM, with Rev. Robert Vaughn and Chaplain Carol Harrington officiating. Visitation at Unger-Horner on Monday, May 9th from 6 to 8 PM and also from 10 to 10:45 AM on Tuesday prior to the funeral service. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Creston, IL. Memorials to American Heart Association or the Creston United Methodist Church.