"Penny you will be missed. I know we lost touch after school, but you were always a really great friend and we always had a lot of fun."
In loving memory of
Penny Denise Doblar Prang
January 28, 1967 - February 27, 2007
Penny Denise Doblar Prang, 40, died Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Penny was born January 28, 1967 in Duluth, MN and was adopted November 27, 1967 by Merlin and Irene (Feine) Doblar. Penny graduated from Winona Senior High in 1985 and graduated from Brown Institution in Minneapolis, MN. Penny worked at KG Radio as a DJ with the call name "Penny Lane". She had also worked for TRW in Rushford, MN. She married David Prang and they were later divorced. Penny was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church. Penny will be lovingly remembered as being a lover to all animals.
Survivors include her parents, Merlin and Irene Doblar of Winona, MN; three brothers, Ron (Ruth) Doblar of Lewiston, MN, Gordy (Misty) Doblar of Rochester, MN and Randy Doblar of East Troy, WI; two nieces, Rebecca (Jeremy) Church of Winona, MN and Ashley Doblar of East Troy, WI; nephews, Kyle Doblar of Mankato, MN, Robert Doblar of Duluth, MN, Bradley and Brandon Doblar of East Troy, WI, Cole and Alex Doblar of Rochester, MN and Ryan Doblar of Lewiston, MN; two great nieces, Skye and Alexis Church of Winona, MN; three aunts, Delaine Kjos of Rushford, MN, Betty (Phil) Lilleberg of Montana and Caroline Doblar of Rochester, MN; an uncle, Ken (Doris) Feine of St. Charles, MN; and many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and two uncles, John Doblar and Carroll Kjos.
Funeral services are planned for Saturday, March 3, 2007, at 11:00am at St. Martin's Lutheran Church with the Reverend Richard A. Moore and the Reverend Dr. Vernon Kettner officiating. Burial will be in the Money Creek Cemetery in Money Creek, MN. Friends may call at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Tribute Center in Goodview on Friday from 5-8:00pm where there will be a prayer service at 7:30pm. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
The family suggests that memorials may be directed to the St. Martin's Lutheran Church Hymnal Fund.
Please feel free to share a memory of Penny with her family or sign the online guestbook at: www.hofffuneral.com
Tributes
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"I married Penny because I thought she was a wonderful and loving lady. I was right on both counts. Unfortunately our personalities did not match well enough to stay together. We did divorce but we becqame closer after doing so. Penny and I were best as freinds. After the divorce we were closer then ever. She would stay at my apartment when I was away and I would help her with anything she needed. She was so devoted to our pets that I know any guinea pig in heaven is now taken care of batter than ever. Though we did not belong together as a couple, we did belong together as friends! Penny, I will always love you and I will miss you. I hope one day tha when I pass I will be worthy enough to join you in heaven. You were the first angel of my life. I'm sorry for the troubles we had but I will pray to your spirit for guidance.Goodbye Penny I will miss you!!"
"My sympathies go out to the family. Penny was a friend and a fan of our band Ritz, back in the eighties. She would always come out to the shows and support us. She came over to my house one time and I styled her hair before one of our shows. I kind of gave her the eighties rock look. She was a sweet gal, and I'm sad that she left to be with God. There is comfort in knowing that she is in a good place though. God rest her soul."
"Please accept my condolences. Back in the 80's when I was in the RITZ band, Penny was a faithful friend and fan. She used to come to virtually every show! I have memories of her smiling and dancing to our music, having a good time with her friends. She was a real friendly, outgoing person and we all liked her. She was so supportive of our band, being the music lover that she was. I also remember hearing her on KAGE as Penny Lane. May God comfort you in your loss, and also help you to know beyond a doubt that all who believe will be reunited in a better, more beautiful world to come. "I am still with you... I have simply stepped into the next room...""
"To Penny's family, I just want to offer my thoughts and prayers on the recent loss of Penny. I was shocked when I heard the news and still can't believe it. She was always a Great Friend and willing to listen and make you smile with that great giggle she had. And of course Tigger too. Penny and I went to Brown together and had great times while going to college. We kept in touch as much as possible and I always looked forward to hearing from her. She was just one of those people that you knew cared. I will greatly miss her in my life. I know that you will be missed by all. Here's to you and Tigger kido. Heavenly Father Love her and hold her in your arms as she did with so many of us.May Gods light shine upon you always Amen."
"I, too, shared laughs with Penny... She was very intelligent, and one of the few people who could understand my offbeat humor without an explanation. ;o) We were never as close as I wished we could be, but she still holds a tender spot in my heart. She will be "Princess Twinkie" to me for as long as I have memory. We shared a special love of wolves, Native American art, and wolves... ;o) I would tease her sometimes that I was going to steal some of the really neat wolf art that she had, and she told me that it wouldn't be without a huge fight. I wasn't really serious, and I'm sure she knew that. I do miss her..."
"I met Penny when we both working at KAGE. At first she absolutly hated me becuase I was WAY too perky for that time of day! It was so funny how she came to be one of my best friends. We have seen each other through quite a bit and even though we had a large amount of miles between here and there we burned up the long distance minutes talking about everything, she helped me work through some of toughest things I've ever faced. Everything always seemed a little bit better after you talked to her about it. She could always make me laugh. I was so blessed to have her in my life and I miss her deeply already."
"Merlin,Irene, and Family-Martin and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of Penny. I remember running into Penny at a fun night spot years ago in Minneapolis when she was going to Brown Institute. I was living and working in downtown Minneapolis so all of us "20 something year olds" had Juke Box Saturday Night, downtown Minneapolis, as a favorite night spot. Anyway, we ran into each other one weekend night and it was such a fun and pleasant surprise. Penny looked so cute in a black dress and she was having such a good time out dancing with her friends. Thinking of you. Love, Barb and Martin"
"I was stunned when I saw the obituary in the paper. Penny and I worked together at KG Radio. I worked the 2 - 10 pm shift. Penny worked the overnight shift. I would almost always stay until around 2 am. We would just hang out. We shared a lot of laughs together. She was a great, caring person. After I quit there we lost touch with each other. I will always remember her and those times we shared."
"Dear Merlin, Irene & Penny's family, We feel so sad for the loss of Penny Denise. (Ditto to what Bonnie said above.)We do not know what this is like for you, but what a loss! And what a triumph! If only we could take away the pain from her loving, caring, and devoted family... We are so glad that Penny had you, Merlin & Irene as her earthly parents since she was a tiny infant, as she matured in life and throughout her diseases and terminal illness. What Easter triumph she must be living in, with her loving heavenly Father who was calling her home where He could embrace and hold her so gently now. As you both know, especially with Merlinâ??s involvement with the funeral home, that even though we believe in the joy in new life which Penny now has through her Christian faith, the sadness and â?trying to hang-on to your childâ? are not easy times to work through. How agonizing and heartrending for a parent to also see their dear child through their earthly death. You and your loved ones have our deepest sympathy and compassion. Your friends, Vernon & Jayne Kettner "
"Irene & Merlin Please accept my sympathy in the loss of Penny. A child should not die before the parent. May God keep you and your family in his care. God Bless Donna"
"My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your daughter. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I can't be there with you. "
"Merlin and Irene It was an honor to have ministered to Penny, because many times she ministered to me in return. She was so courageous. Her battle is now over--her victory in Christ Jesus secure. We hold to that hope also and in doing so, know for sure we will see her again--forever. God's peace and comfort to you always. Bob Cloeter"
"To Penny's family, I just want to offer my thoughts and prayers on the recent loss of Penny. I was shocked when I saw her obituary and still can't believe we have lost such a vibrant, caring, wonderful person. I grew up in the east end and knew Penny all through school. She was a great friend to all and will be greatly missed. God Bless!"
"Penny was the best friend anyone could ask for. She was the only one that could make me laugh when I was down and always seemed to know when I needed to talk. There were many times we laughed so hard we cried. I will miss her deeplly. As we told people her and I shared a brain. We even had people fooled that we were sisters. I have many great memories of her and I will cherish them always. There will never be another friend like her again, those kind only come along once in a lifetime."
"Merlin and Irene: I read with sadness of the passing of Penny. I cannot imagine the loss of a child; no matter what their age. Her pain and suffering are now gone, and she is with her maker. You and Merlin gave her a loving home and I know you cherished her from day one. Just know that you and your family are in my prayers tonight. Bonnie Boettcher"
"sincere sympathy & love. She'll be so missed. forever young! so much crazy fun yet spiritual & caring. thank you."