Janet Marie Jensen, 83, of Rochester passed away on January 12, 2020. She was born on June 7, 1936 in Ames, IA to Laurence and Alice (Risdal) Christy. She graduated from Ames High School and went to Iowa State University in Ames and Winona State University in Winona, MN. She enjoyed traveling, crafts, reading, Red Hat Club and square dancing. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Greiner and her parents. Janet is survived by her husband, Robert Jensen, brother, Larry Christy, Cedar Rapids, IA; daughters, Lori (James) Peesker, Arden, NC, Karen (Dan) Sedor, Lincoln, NE and Susan Bjugan, Asheville, NC; step-son, Marty (Karen) Jensen, Rochester, MN and step-daughters, Pamela (Lonnie) Wobig of Rochester, MN and Kimberly Jensen, Troy, OH; grandchildren, Michelle (Craig) Grossbach, Amy (Jeremy) Stern, Jessica Bjugan, Brad Sedor, Amanda (Caleb) Gieber, Saira (Thom) Peesker, Katrina Peesker, Scott Jensen, Adam Jensen, and Josh Jensen. and eight great grandchildren. There will be a reception at the Ranfranz and Vine Reception Centre, 5482 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600, on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 2:00-4:00pm. Memorials can be directed to the Animal Humane Society or American Cancer Society.