August 2026
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
August 2026
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Abbey Jensen, 73, Paynesville
Abbey Jensen passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026. Born in Grants-burg, Wis., on Oct. 6, 1952, to Priscilla Meade, Abbey was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Cora Hegge Meade and Clifford Meade. She graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and later went on to earn a secretarial certificate and a certificate in wood refinishing and repair. Throughout her life, she worked a variety of jobs, but her favorite was owning and operating her furniture restoration business, Old Fashioned Finishes. Abbey became a mother with the birth of her first son, Gene Waggoner. She later met Philip H. Johnson and moved to Paynesville. Together they welcomed their son, Philip "PC" Johnson. The family later suffered the tragic loss of Gene. After their marriage ended, she married Walt Jensen. Together they shared many years of love, laughter, and companionship. Abbey loved animals, especially her beloved cat, Angel. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, thrift stores, and garage sales, often saying she never met a garage sale she didn't like. She also cherished her lifelong friendship with Peggy Coffelt, her "sister of the heart," whom she had known since the fifth grade. Abbey will be remembered for her humor and kindness. Her advice to others was, "Keep it light. Don't sweat the small stuff. The big stuff will eventually go away." As she prepared for her final journey, she comforted loved ones by saying, "I'm on an adventure, and I'm excited to touch the hand of God." Abbey was preceded in death by her husband, Walt Jensen; her son, Gene Waggoner; her mother, Priscilla Schneider; her brother, John Schneider; her sister, Luanne (Biddy) Poole; and her grandparents, Cora Hegge Meade and Clifford Meade. She is survived by her son, Philip "PC" Johnson (Mikkell); her siblings, Marty Schneider (Megan) and Andy Schneider (Susan); her sister-in-law, Nancy Schneider; her cousins, Marci Thayer (Mike), Dee Thayer, and Alicia Thayer; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Veteran's Park shelter (15612 Cedar Point Road, Paynesville, Minn., 56362). Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in Willmar, Minn. |