Marie Fern Musson

Marie F. Musson, 86, of Monrovia, passed from this life peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 10, 2025 in the comfort of her home.  She was born in Stewardson, Illinois on August 5, 1939 to the late Edward J. Quast Sr. and Frieda P. Quast.

She married Chester L. Musson, on January 11, 1958.  Chester and Marie were married over 59 years when he passed on August 2, 2017. Marie adored her family and pets.  She relished being able to host holiday gatherings at her home and enjoyed any reason to gather with her family.

Marie retired from the IRS in 1999 after 31 years of civil service.  She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, feeding the birds, and embroidering.

She will be deeply missed by many including her sons, Charles (wife, Darla) Musson of Elgin, IL, Daniel (wife, Lori) Musson of Kalamazoo, MI, and Douglas (wife, Rochelle) Musson of Clayton; daughters, LaVonne Musson (husband, Steve Sanders) of Martinsville and Deborah (husband, David) Ogles of Monrovia; brothers, Sam (wife, Lyvonne) Quast and Edward (wife, B.J.) Quast Jr.; sisters, Elizabeth Decker and Donna Quast; sister-in-law, Marilyn Quast; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Frieda Quast; husband, Chester Musson; brother, Eugene Quast; and sister, Virginia Anderson.

In keeping with Marie’s wishes, her earthly remains have been cremated.  Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, October 25^th at 1:00 pm at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hall, Indiana where she is to be laid to rest alongside Chester.  Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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