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1950
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2020
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Penny Hedemark Obituary
Penny S. Hedemark
Sioux City
Penny S. (Cobb) Hedemark, 70, of Sioux City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. today at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com.
Penny was born on June 11, 1950, to Freeman Cobb and Beth (Bush) Cobb. She married Robert Smith on March 11, 1983 in Sioux City. Robert passed away June 1993. Penny later met and married Leroy Hedemark on Sept. 2, 2005.
For 19 plus years, Penny and Leroy loved to spend time camping and fishing in Platte, S.D. After Leroy's passing, she moved to independent living at The Heritage at Northern Hills where she met wonderful friends that became family to her.
She worked a variety of jobs and was on multiple leagues for cribbage and bowling, but still found time for bingo.
She is survived by her children, Thomas Cobb and Terri Lepley (Mel) of Sioux City; her siblings, Bev (Larry) Hanson, Don Cobb (Barb), Jim Cobb (special friend, Carol Smith), Richard Cobb (special friend, Jeanne Matlock), all of Sioux City; brothers-in-law, Elroy Altimus of Sioux City, and Deroy (Sharron) Hedemark of Moville, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Penny is preceded in death by her mother and father; seven sisters; one brother; two husbands; and three great-grandchildren.
Anyone who was fortunate enough to know Penny had a friend for life.
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Paula
September 13, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Renee and Jeff Marasco
September 22, 2020
Sending our prayers and thoughts to the family, I knew Penny through her sister, Aunt Patty. She was always answering my questions, when I needed answers. She will be remembered.
Elaine Wink
September 21, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about your mom!! I hope you and your family find peace and comfort ,through this difficult time!! I have been thinking of you, and am glad you spent the time with her!! If you or your family need anything, don't hesitate to give a call!! Love you!!! Wink
Jackie Snodgrass
September 20, 2020
Enjoyed visiting with Penny while I lived at Heritage. Know she is at peace. God bless =O everyone.
Paula Devries
September 19, 2020
Sorry to hear of Penny's passing. May she be at peace now.
AnaAna Anthony Pierce
September 19, 2020
Our deepest condolences to you and your family
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