Carol Ann Jensen, 55

Published 10:54 am Tuesday, June 2, 2015

After a courageous journey with breast cancer, Carol Ann Jensen, 55, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away at home Thursday, May 28, 2015, surrounded by family and friends.

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Carol was born on Dec. 13, 1959, and was the fourth child of Orville and Betty Jensen. She grew up on a farm near Preston, Minnesota, and graduated from Preston Fountain High School as their Salutatorian. In 1982, Carol graduated from Winona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, and she earned her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Winona State University in 1990.

Carol is survived by her loving daughter, Nicolle Jensen of Santa Fe, New Mexico; her father, Orville Jensen of Preston; four sisters: Pam (Rod) Nelson of Chatfield, Karen Jensen of Rochester, Angela Jensen (John Cordes) of Wanamingo, and Julie Jensen (Mike Eidenschink) of Randolph; nieces and nephews: Jeff Junge, Luke Junge, Jeremy Jensen, April Jensen, Tyler Nelson, Lindsey Nelson, Jesse Meyer, Shane Meyer, and Clay Romanoski.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2015, at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior. A reception will follow. Burial will take place at a later date in Preston. Memorials are preferred and will be donated to Carol’s favorite charities and organizations. Please share a memory of Carol with her family, view her video tribute, and read her complete life story at www.hofffuneral.com.