Elaine M. Pijahn Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elaine M. Pijahn of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, born in Bloomington, Nebraska, who passed away on October 17, 2021, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Elaine M. Pijahn or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Reverend Paul J. and Alma Affeldt (Pieske); her husband Lorenz Pijahn; her brother Paul Affeldt; and her daughter-in-law Judy Pijahn.

She is survived by: her children, Jessica Hilgers (David), Gregory "Greg" Pijahn (Jackie) and Kathryn "Kathy" Briggs (Melvin); her grandchildren, Michelle Hilgers, Julie Hilgers, Phillip Pijahn (Thi), Marcie Zabel (Brandon), Brianna Westphal (Ben) and Bethany Rathmanner (Eric); her stepgrandchildren, Jon Schwochert (Candy) and Lu Ann Schwochert; her great grandchildren, Isabel Pijahn, Connor Pijahn, Charlotte Pijahn, Silas Zabel, Zachary Zabel, Mallory Zabel, Graham Rathmanner and Baby Westphal; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Lily Draheim, Rander Draheim, Avery Mohn and Jeremy Mohn. She is also survived by Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.