Janette Krista Pigman-Kruse, (Jan) was born on September 24, 1974 in Worthington the daughter of Terry and Mary Jean (Powers) Pigman. She graduated from Worthington Senior High in 1993. She received an Associated Degree at Worthington Community College. She married Chris on October 7, 1995 in Worthington. She was employed at Ridley Block Operations. Jan’s biggest joy was being with her husband and children. Jan enjoyed spending her time watching various sporting events for Isaac and Bailey. She liked to quilt, travel, garden and spend time with friends. Their three dogs, Hog, Gator and Zippy, had a special place in Jan’s home. Jan and Chris along with family enjoyed summer vacations up north. Jan died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at her residence in Brewster, MN at the age of 40.
Jan is survived by her husband, Christopher Kruse; children, Isaac of Brookings, SD and Bailey of Brewster, MN; parents, Terry and Mary Jean Pigman of Worthington, MN; sisters Kay (Kevin) King and Vonnie (Kurt) Ericson; nieces Amelia Ericson and Kinley Ericson; grandmother, Deloris Pigman; in-laws, Daniel and JoAnn Kruse and family. She is preceded in death by grandparents.Â
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 24, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, (1200 4th Ave, Worthington) with Pastor Nancy Larson officiating. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jan’s life.
