Ronald L. Jensen

Ronald L. Jensen, 91, of Momence, IL, died on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Riverside Medical Center, in Kankakee, IL. He was born on April 3, 1925, in Momence, IL, the son of Knute F. and Esther N. Sorensen Jensen. He married Phyllis J. Foster on June 27m 1953, in Momence, IL. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law; Julie and Bob Tallman of Momence, IL, Jane Jensen of Bourbonnais, IL and Jennifer and Darin Morse of Lexington, SC. Four grandchildren; Brian and Melissa Tallman, Adam and Catherine Tallman, Megan Morse, and Trent Morse. Three great grandchildren; Evelyn Tallman, Logan Tallman, and M.J. Tallman. Also surviving are two brothers; Stanley Jensen of Momence, IL and Robert Jensen of Grant Park, IL., and one sister-in-law; Arlene Jensen of Manteno, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother; Gaylord Jensen. He was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, a former choir member and Board of Trustees Chairman in Momence, IL. Ronald was a longtime member of both the Momence VFW, Post 4535, and American Legion Post 40. He served as Commander for 10 years for the American Legion Post 40. He revitalized the growth of the Momence Lions Club, and was formerly the Lions Club president for three years, and has been involved in the Pancake Breakfasts and Candy Days. Ronald helped spearhead the renewal of the Lions Club Glad Fest 5K and 10K race as well as initiated the purchase of the Lions Club Community sign. He maintained the community sign over the years and also helped to take care of the Lions Club paper recycling trailer. He received the Momence Lions Club Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a member of the Momence Community School Board for 10 years. In addition, Ronald was a longtime member of the Momence Chamber of Commerce. He was a Marine Corps League lifetime member. In 2002, he was recognized and honored as the Momence Co-Citizen of the year, sharing it with his brother Stanley Jensen. Ronald initiated the creation and development of the Momence Kasler Veterans Park. He proudly mowed and maintained the memorial grounds regularly. He donated the use of his downtown building annually for Momence Main Street Halloween Hauntings and Christmas Gatherings The building also was used for the construction of floats for the Glad Fest and was used for Glad Fest "The Best We Could Do Band" practices. Ronald was recently awarded the Leadership Award at the Global Leadership Summit held in Momence, IL, on August 11, 2016. He served as a Corporal in the United States Marines Corps in the 155th Howitzer Battalion in the 3rd Marine Division from Feb 1944 to April of 1946 during WWII. He was in the Battle of Leyte which enabled General MacArthur to return to the Philippines. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medal, Liberation of the Philippines Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.

Ronald L. Jensen

April 3, 1925 - September 10, 2016

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