Bernice "Tootie" A. Jensen, 61 of Dakota died Tuesday June 9, 2009 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Born January 20, 1948 she was the daughter of Ransom and Violet (Homan) Jensen. Tootie enjoyed watching I Love Lucy, all music especially Elvis, flowers and animals. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Freeport.
She is survived by one sister Joan (Don) Borman, one brother John Jensen both of Dakota; two nieces Jolene Avitia of Beloit, WI, Tessa Jensen of Rockford; one nephew Derek (Lydia) Jensen of Harrison; great nieces and nephews Alicia, Marco, Elias and Lily; special caregivers Linda Meighan, Colleen Geiseman, Mary Lou Langy and Kazia Nytko.
She was preceded in death by her parents, niece Julie Hoffman.
Funeral service will be 11:30 am Saturday at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Buss officiating. Visitation will be 10:30 am Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Afolkey Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Tootie's family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, light a candle, or share a caring heart in her honor at www.daughenbaughfh.com.