Lillian Pygman

Lillian Pygman, age 89, of Madelia died on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Luther Memorial Home in Madelia. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Saturday, January 7, 2012 a Faith Lutheran Church in Madelia with Rev. Bill Russell officiating Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Madelia Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Saturday at the Church. Lillian Margaret Pygman, 89, passed away peacefully January 4th, 2012, and returned to the arms of her beloved husband and lifelong partner, Joe. Born April 19, 1922 in Truman, MN, she married Joe Pygman in 1939. They made their home in Truman, MN and raised their daughter Rachel in and around Madelia, MN where Lillian worked at various positions and as a homemaker. They eventually lived in Welcome, MN and built and operated Trimont Builders together. They moved to Trimont, MN in 1981, and lived there surrounded by family and friends for over 20 years. They returned to Madelia in 2003 where they celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2006. Her life centered on her 5 generation family for over 70 years. She was mom to her devoted daughter, Luvie to siblings, Lil to friends, and grandma to generations. She will be deeply missed. Lillian loved to fish, crochet, knit, and to play bingo. She shared the things she loved with those around her, and many learned to bait a hook, clean a bullhead, start a loop, or call bingo beside grandma. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, her parents, and her sisters Ann Beresford and Dorothy Winters. She is survived by her daughter Rachel Boyum of Madelia, MN; 8 grandchildren Larry (Deb) Guyer, Scott (Lori)Guyer, Margaret (Steve) Owens, Lori (Brett)Walters, Rachelle Peterson, Michael (Yvonne) Guyer, Chris Guyer , Kevin (Raina) Boyum, 19 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Her brothers Fritz Stabenow, Trimont, MN, and Harold H. Hoffmeister of Lululing, TX; sister June Lunz, Madelia, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.