Russell C. Jensen Sr.

Russell C. Jensen Sr., 73, of Peotone, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 14, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born on November 1, 1949, in Princeton, Indiana, to Gordon and Eleanor (Schrader) Jensen. On November 8, 1969, he married Donna Cunningham. Russell was a retired machinist, from the Union Pacific Railroad, after over 40 years of service. He had a passion for cars and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and golfing. Russell also loved being creative. He spent time painting, working on model trains, and practicing woodwork. Russell is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Jensen of Peotone; one daughter, Tracy (Mark) Seferovic of Peotone; his son, Russel (Brandi) Jensen of Manteno; three sisters, Barb Stephens of Park Forest, Beth (Tom) Schultz of Beecher, and Jeri (Gary) Roop of Richton Park; his brother, Lloyd (Becky) Jensen of Katy, Texas; his grandchildren, Jenna Seferovic, Marley Seferovic, Allison Jensen, and Jack Jensen; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Luke Seferovic. Visitation for Russell will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 3:00PM – 8:00PM at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher, Illinois. A funeral service will begin at 10:00AM on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the funeral home. Pastor Jack McCormick will officiate. Burial will immediately follow the service at Peotone Cemetery in Peotone, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choosing.