Susan J. Jensen

Susan Jensen

YANKTON, S.D. — A Celebration of Life for Susan J. Jensen, 70, Yankton, S.D., will be 10:30 a.m., Sept. 28, at Cornerstone Christian Church, Pierce. Pastor Josh Alloway will officiate.

Home for Funerals, Norfolk, is in charge of arrangements.

Susan died Sept. 19, 2024, at Premier Estates, Pierce.

Susan Jane Jensen was born April 17, 1954, in Osmond, to Harlan L. and Freida M. (Hilkemann) Stevens. She graduated from Randolph High School in 1971, and earned an associates degree in business from Northeast Community College.

Susan married Walter L. Jensen May 29, 1971, at the United Methodist Church, Randolph. Susan worked for the Farm Service Agency and the United Methodist Church. She also served as a 4-H leader as her daughters were growing up.

Susan loved camping and spending time with grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Walter; daughters, April (Lonnie) Tucke, Pierce, and Alicia (Jan) Busch, Norfolk; six grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Hanzlik, Cody Voecks (Kenlee Goeden), Thomas (Andrea) Tucker, Levi (Kylie) Voecks, Elaina Dietz (Brandon Young) and Whitney Belina; three step grandchildren, Krystal (Kyle) Sohl, Stephanie (Dustin) Maw and Matthew Busch; 13 great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; siblings, Al (Karen) Stevens and Margery (Leland) Johnson; sister-in-law, Kay Stevens; and nieces and nephews.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Adam; and brothers, Gerald Stevens and Delbert (Joyce) Stevens.