Arlene Horn

About Arlene

Arlene E. (Ward) Horn, 94, of Gonvick, Minnesota died on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Arlene was born on April 14, 1929, in Casper, Wyoming to Herbert and Hannah (Solwold) Ward. She was baptized, confirmed, and graduated from High School in Casper, Wyoming.

Arlene worked for a telephone office in Wyoming until she met the love of her life, Francis Horn. The couple were married on April 29, 1949, in Harrison County, Nebraska. Arlene and Francis moved to Gonvick where they started dairy farming and raised a family of six children. Arlene also worked at Artic Cat and at the Lefse Plant over the years.

Arlene enjoyed baking and decorating cakes - she was an artist at heart. She had a passion for drawing, painting, bird watching, gardening, and was an awesome cook. Arlene was a quiet and caring person who was loved by everybody and was always willing to help when anyone asked her to. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and loved reading the bible and spending time with the Lord.

Arlene is survived by her children, Dale Behrens of Robbinsdale, MN, David (Debra) Horn of Rochester, MN, Bonnie (Vern) Shellito of Moorhead, MN, Sherry Carr of Mattoon, IL, Terry (Sheila) Horn of Gonvick, MN, and Randy (Julie) Horn of Gonvick, MN; her grandchildren, Heidi, Katherine, Jane, Danielle, Stacy, Kelly, Cindy, Teresa, Tracy, Gabriel, Jean, Jodi, Jackie, Nathan, Jason, Jeffrey, Ryan, Aaron, and Austin; and 31 great and 5 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis Horn; her son-in-law, Chad Behrens; her grandchildren, Neil Horn and Heather Behrens; and her siblings, Audrey Schwartz and Herbert (Shirley) Ward Jr.

Blessed be her memory.

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Funeral Services for Arlene

October 16, 2023

Location: United Lutheran Church in Berner, Minnesota with Pastor Mike Sletto officiating, A visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. An evening of visitation will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bagley, MN from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. The interment will be held at United Lutheran Cemetery in Berner, Minnesota.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home