Whitcomb, Paulette H. "Penny" Age 57 of Indepen- dence, MN passed away Feb 13, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park after a coura-geous 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Penny's fore-most passions were her daughters, family, friends, and her extended family at Health Partners. She was a master gardener and a nurse of 32 years at Health Partners who loved caring for people. Survived by loving husband Kurt, daughters Samantha and Christine and many other family and friends. Visitation 10:30-11:30 AM with service follow-ing Saturday, Feb. 21 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 219 2nd St. S, Delano, MN 763-972-2077. All memorials will be used toward college funds for Samantha and Christine. Thank you and God bless.