Penelope Bebensee Obituary

The memory of Penelope Bebensee of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who passed away on April 17, 2026 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Picard and Delphine Picard (Crawford); her husband James F. Bebensee; her former husband Richard Chisholm; her grandson Brian Brown; her brother-in-law David Bebensee; her nephew David Picard; and her nieces, Barbara and Brenda.

She is survived by: her children, Robin Brown (Gary), Richard Chisholm (Jan) and Donna Kolbo (Keith); her grandchildren, Amanda Brown, Melissa Brown (Michael Boyd), Eric Brewer (Dorothy), Anthony Brewer, Greta Todd (Nick), Debra Paulus and Dawn Hannon; her great grandchildren, Jeffery, Julia, Haylee, Lila, Pharoah, Loyalty and Benjamin; her great great grandchild Ava; her siblings, Paul Robin Picard (Marilyn) of Shawano, Wisconsin and Nancy Dunks of Garland, Texas; her cousins, Joe and Billy Don of Texas; Debbria Haynes (Rob Hansen), Ed (Lonnette), Paul (Shelley) of Donna Bebensee, BVM, Mary Patricia Elliott and Julie Ann Smith. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or to a veteran's organization of your choice.