Ricky J. Jensen Sr.

Ricky Joe Jensen Sr, 60, of Kankakee, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center. He was born May 28,1964 in Kankakee, the son of Phillip Jensen Sr. and Sandra Reed. Ricky was a chef for many years. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved watching every game. He enjoyed camping and making everyone around him laugh. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Ricky is survived by his children, Mindy Jensen of Bradley, Mandy (Curtis Davis) Jensen of Bradley, Ricky Jr. (Courtney Ingram) Jensen of Bradley, and Tera Jensen of Manteno; father, Phillip Sr. and Carolyn Jensen; mother, Sandra and Dale Kelly; siblings, Gary (Connie) Jensen of St. Anne, Chad (Penny) Jensen of Kankakee, Philip Jensen Jr of Bourbonnais, and Scott Jensen of Bourbonnais; 11 grandchildren, Cierra, Kayden, Anthony, Andrew, Ashton, Aaliyah, Jasmine, Aiden, Maggie, Layla, and Kayvon. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Imogen Lafaber & Elmer and Olive Jensen; and brother, Stephen Jensen. A memorial will be held at a later date.