Paulette Durnan's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2026 in Park Rapids, Minnesota

Paulette Durnan

July 9, 1944 - October 17, 2026 (82 years old)

Park Rapids, Minnesota

Paulette Durnan's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2026 in Park Rapids, Minnesota

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Paulette Durnan

July 9, 1944 - October 17, 2026 (82 years old)

Park Rapids, Minnesota

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Paulette Durnan of Park Rapids, Minnesota, born on July 9, 1944, passed away on October 17, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Paulette Durnan or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Penkert and Dorothy Penkert; her daughter Julie; and her granddaughter Kendra. She is survived by: her husband Chuck; her sons, Jim (Meryl) of Buffalo, MN and Tim (Linda) of Champlin, MN; her siblings, Kathleen Penkert (Orlin Kurtzweg) of Arlington, MN and Tim Penkert (Marina) of Bradenton, FL; and her grandchildren, Carrie Billig (Tyler) of New Hope, MN, Cassie Dahl (Casey) of Bagley, MN, Cole Bethel (MaKayla) of Park Rapids, Lily, Charlie Durnan of Buffalo, MN and Diana Durnan of Champlin, MN..

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids (710 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cease Family Funeral Home



Wed

Oct 28

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids
710 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470

Thu

Oct 29

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids
710 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470

Thu

Oct 29

Funeral service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids
710 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470

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