Vada Mae Jensen
February 5, 1943 — April 4, 2023
Vada Mae Jensen
(nee Ballard) Age 80. Found peace on April 4, 2023, surrounded by loving family.
Vada was born on February 5, 1943 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Melvin and Eva Marie (nee Nolan) Ballard. She lived in Sterling, OK until she married Kenneth A. Renz on September 11, 1959 and added 6 children to their family, namely, Cynthia (Wayne) Jesberger, Deborah (Randy) Simon, Nancy (Scott) Brys, Linda (Dewey) Lauersdorf, James (Holly) Renz, and David (Lynn) Renz. Further survived by 3 siblings, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her sister Roberta Petrecek, who she lived with on the farm in Jennings, Kansas, until 2019 when she moved to Hales Corners, WI to live with her daughter and son-in-law.
Vada loved to visit the casinos with friends and family and was often a big winner. She also loved planting flowers and gardening. She will be remembered by family and friends for her happy disposition. Vada wanted her family to know that she loved all 6 of her children immensely.
Memorials may be addressed to Deborah Simon at 5510 S. Bonnie Ln. Hales Corners, 53130.
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