Marion L. Horst

Marion L. Horst age 101 of Hartford passed away on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at the Wellington Care Center.
Marion was born March 18, 1924, to Martin and Luella (née Rolefson) Mason. She was baptized to the Lord on April 13, 1924, at St. Olaf's Lutheran Church in Rubicon, by Pastor Byron Nelson and confirmed on April 24, 1938, also by Pastor Nelson.
Her confirmation memory verse was:
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, He will give it you." - John 16:23
She was united in marriage to Lester Horst on June 26, 1943. She and her husband operated a dairy farm for over 40 years.
She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Peace Mission Society. She cherished her church family and enjoyed gardening, she also enjoyed the many years of various volunteer activities at church and with her senior group. She and her husband enjoyed many winter months in Florida where they were members of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Leesburg, Florida. She often commented with great joy and anticipation how Peace Church in Hartford and St. Mark Church in Florida were constantly growing in membership. Marion and her husband were instrumental in building a new church in Leesburg, Florida.
Marion is survived by her children, Betty (Galen) Kozel of Mukwonago, Kenneth (Betty) Horst of Rubicon, Bonnie (Clyde) Lisko of Sussex, and Kathleen Horst of Huntington Beach, California; grandchildren, Tina (Scott) Cundy, Timothy (Michele) Horst, Teal (Henri) Kozel, Craig (Tracey) Lisko; great grandchildren, Cyrus (Samantha), Darien (Jordan), Casidy, and Madelyn. She is further survived by other loved nieces, nephews and relatives.
Marion is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; her parents Martin and Luella Mason; her in-laws, Aaron and Lillian Horst; brother, Milton Mason; brother-in-law; sisters-in-law, Esther Mason, Bernice (Ray) Berschnider, Dorothy and Ruth (Raymer) Rolefson.
Marion is resting in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Funeral Services for Marion will be held on Sunday, July 13th, 2025, at Shimon Funeral Home (824 Union St., Hartford, WI 53027). Family will greet relatives and friends from 12:00 p.m. until the start of service at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Joshua Hanson will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Peace Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice are appreciated.
The family would like to thank the Wellington Care Center and Brighton Hospice for their care and compassion.