Service Information
Lillian J. Taylor, age 91, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Private Family Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island, Minnesota.
Please send all condolence cards to: Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel Attn Taylor Family, PO Box 637 Hector, MN 55342.
Obituary
Lillian Josephine Taylor was born on March 19, 1929, in Silver Lake, Minnesota. She was the daughter of John and Josephine (Dvorak) Lorence. Lillian was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake. She was a graduate of Silver Lake High School with the class of 1947.
On October 11, 1952, Lillian was united in marriage to Duane Taylor at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake. This marriage was blessed with three children, Brenda, Susan, and Terese. Lillian and Duane made their home on the family farm in Boon Lake Township where they farmed until moving into Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. They shared 56 years of marriage until Duane passed away on August 24, 2009.
She was a loving homemaker to her husband and children. Lillian was employed as a bank teller at Citizens Bank & Trust Co. in Hutchinson, Minnesota prior to her marriage to Duane. After her daughters left for college, she became employed as an administrative assistant at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center where she greatly enjoyed her work and touched many peoples’ lives. She worked at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center for many years until she retired.
Lillian’s faith was very important to her and she was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector where she was involved in the Altar Society, Church Choir, and Eucharistic Minister while she lived in Buffalo Lake. She also helped out at school when her children were younger.
Family was the most important thing in Lillian’s life. Her husband and her “three girls” were the lights and loves of her life. She was very close to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Her friends and her cats were also very important to her. Lillian enjoyed reading books, newspapers, the “funny papers”, and watching the Minnesota Twins baseball team. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, taking pictures, writing cards and letters, decorating for the holidays, current events, collecting plates, Perry Como’s music, and she loved watching birds, especially Cardinals.
Lillian became a resident at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 2019. She passed away there on Monday, August 31, 2020, at the age of 91 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Lillian is survived by her:
Children, Brenda Wicks and her fiancé, Keith Jahnz, of Farmington, MN,
Susan Taylor-Meyers and her husband, David, of Harrison Township, MI,
Terese Taylor of Minneapolis, MN;
Grandchildren, Taylor (Wicks) Zimbelman and her husband, Greg, of Bemidji, MN,
Charles Wicks of Farmington, MN;
Great-Grandchildren, Jovienna Zimbelman and Croix Zimbelman of Bemidji, MN;
Sister-in-law, Lucy Lorence of Glencoe, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Lillian is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Josephine Lorence; Husband, Duane Taylor; Sisters, Marge Whalton and her husband, Bob, Angie Olsen and her husband, Harry, Alice Stein and her husband, Everett, and Grace Burich and her husband, Harry; Brother, Erven Lorence.
Nancy says
Sue, Dave and Taylor Family:
So very sorry for your loss . The pain of losing your Mom, coupled with distance & COVID policy’s are awful. My love and hugs are with you
Rodney and Gail says
So sorry to hear about Lily’s passing. We’ve been thinking about her a lot during COVID and wondering how she was. Now she’s in the arms of her Lord and with Duane.
Larry D. Stuber says
I lived across the street from Lil from 2004 to 2014 she was a great neighbor and talker. She loved my tomatoes and cucumbers. I’d set her trash cans out on garbage day.
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Our Mom so enjoyed having you for her neighbor, Larry. Thank you so much for sharing those special memories with us about her. Your kindness and thoughtfulness were appreciated by our Mom and by us.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)
Laurie Hubin says
You are all in my prayers.
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Thank you for keeping us in your prayers and your thoughtfulness. We really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)
Ann Jutz says
Dear Taylor Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mom. I always enjoyed visiting with her when I saw her. A very dear and sweet lady. I’m sure my Mom, Doris was there to welcome her to her eternal home in Heaven.
God Bless,
Ann (Schreiner) Jutz
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Dear Ann,
Thank you so much for your kind words and expression of sympathy. Really appreciate you sharing your fond memories of our Mom with us. We know how much our Mom treasured her friendship with your Mom (Doris)! Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)
Robin Henderson says
Dear Brenda, Sue and Terese, My sympathies to you and your families. I remember her well as she worked at the Buffalo Lake nursing home with my mom, Marilyn Schafer. She always had a smile and was so very kind to everyone. Blessed be her memory. Sincerely,
Robin Schafer Henderson
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Dear Robin,
Thank yo so much for your kind message and expression of sympathy. Thank you also so sharing your fond memories of our Mom. We know how much she enjoyed her friendship with your Mom (Marilyn) and her work at the BLHCC. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness in remembering our Mom and us.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)
Laural and Cheryl Stafford says
Brenda, Sue, Terese…. we are so sorry for your loss I will always remember Lils beautiful smile and her laugh. Our love to you all
Joleen Miller says
Brenda, Sue, and Teresa,
Your mom was a kind and caring woman. Many happy memories of her, Duane, and Alva, Elsie, and Mom. Lil had a quick wit and laugh which we all enjoyed. Our sympathy and prayers are with you.
Joleen and Bruce Miller
Dawn Waller Lueck says
Brenda, Sue, and Terese,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lil was the sweetest person, and I hope your cherished memories provide you comfort!??
Dawn Waller Lueck
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Dear Dawn,
Thank you for your very kind message and expression of sympathy. We really appreciate you sharing your thoughts about our Mom. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor-Meyers
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)
Nancy says
Sorry for the loss of your mother. What a kind and wonderful person she was. She always visited with me when I saw her years ago. Her smile and the kindness she had touched the lives of many.
Nancy (Meyers) Gohnert
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Dear Nancy,
Thank you for your very kind message and expression of sympathy. We really appreciate you sharing your fond memories of our Mom with us. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness in remembering our Mom.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)
Laurie Maresch says
I worked with Lil at the nursing home in Buffalo Lake back in the 80’s. She was a lot of fun. Always had a smile and was sweet and caring. She had a heart of gold! God bless Lil and God bless her family and friends…
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Dear Laurie,
Thank you for your very kind message and expression of sympathy, We really appreciate you sharing your fond memories of our Mom with us. She really enjoyed all of the friendships she made and her work at the BLHCC. Thank you for your blessings and your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)
Kim Erickson says
Thinking of you Terese
Der'rel says
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Those who mourn will be comforted and I am praying that in your mourning you may have comfort knowing that Christ has prepared a place for those who love and obey him. That they will enjoy him forever.
Grace and peace to your family.
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Thank you for sharing God’s word and your expression of sympathy. We greatly appreciate it.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)
Katie says
Terese, thinking of you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs.
Terese says
Thank you Katie for keeping us in your thoughts. Hugs are always welcome,
Sincerely,
Terese (and my siblings – Sue and Brenda)
Terese says
Thank you Katie for keeping us in your thoughts. Hugs are always welcome.
Sincerely,
Terese and my siblings – Brenda and Sue
Jay Schraan says
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom. 91 glorious years on earth! I have no doubt it was a Heavenly homecoming for her to be back with your Dad. Your Mom was so nice to me and a joy to be around! I have very fond memories of watching Saturday night live episodes at your family farm in the early 70s. Your parents were so wonderful to put up with a bunch of teenagers. I also remember the shopping trips to the cities and lunch at Brothers deli in Southdale. It was so much fun spending time with all of you!
Susan Taylor-Meyers says
Dear Jay,
Thank you so much for your very kind words and expression of sympathy. We all so enjoyed you sharing those wonderful memories about our Mom and the things we all did together back in the day! We all had such fun together and my Mom certainly enjoyed you and all of our excursions to the Cities. Thank you so much for remembering us and our wonderful Mom. We really appreciate it all.
Sincerely,
The Family of Lillian Taylor
(Brenda, Sue, and Terese)