Kathleen Pihelgas, 91, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at the Foundation Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Kathleen Genevieve Matter was born in Austin, Minnesota, on Jan. 25, 1927, to Henry and Emma (Tonn) Matter. Kathleen grew up in Lyle, where she graduated from high school as the valedictorian of her class. Following her graduation, she began working at Hormel as a tabulator for about 10 years. On May 8, 1951, Kathleen married Kaljo Pihelgas at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle, where the couple were members. She enjoyed her role as wife, mother and homemaker. She filled her free time reading, listening to music and visiting with family. Kathleen will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Julie (Roger) Terveen of Sioux Falls; grandson, Michael Terveen of Sioux Falls; sister, Beverly “Dolly” (Ronald) Haugland of Lyle; many nieces, and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Emma Matter; husband, Kaljo Pihelgas; son, Steven Pihelgas; eight brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Gary Gonnerman officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Memorials can be directed to Lyle Area Cancer, the Sanford Hospice Foundation in Sioux Falls or recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.