Aunt Margie:

I am so saddened that you are not with us anymore.  I will miss our conversations and they way you and Uncle Jerry cared about Mom, Shell, Wesley, Kira and me.

You always had encouraging words and were so supportive.  You have a heart of gold.   I will miss you for the rest of my life.  However, I know I will see you again.  This is just an intermission.
 
Give my love to Grandma, Poppy, Grandpa Frank, Aunt Cathey, Aunt Pat and Uncle Bill as well as many others.  I know you are rejoicing with all of them and smiling down on all of us.

Love you with all my heart and soul.

Love Your Godson,

Jimmy

Oh how lucky I was to have the best Mother-in-law a girl could ever ask for. The first time I came to NY to meet the family, Margaret welcomed me with the biggest hug and stuck by me as I met what seemed like an endless amount of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, and friends. It was the most welcoming I think I could have ever felt, and I will forever be grateful for that. From then on, the love I received was so immense that it was always felt, whether visiting NY or all the way at home in NC/SC. She could always be reached for words of support, advice, and assistance on any subject. I mean, when you're raising three boys, you need someone else who's been through the same thing on your side, and I truly had the best. I will miss her big hugs and our endless conversations about everything—from raising the kids to book recommendations and decorating ideas. More than anything, I will miss how her presence filled every room, instantly making it feel warm and inviting.
I will forever be grateful to have had you in my life, I will miss you immensely.
Love You,
Lori

I will always be grateful for Margaret’s kindness, love, and the way she made people feel. She was the best friend and I will miss her always. 

Sending you my love and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Alecia

Margaret was one of the kindest people we have ever met, and that's what we'll always remember most. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome. We always looked forward to talking with her at family parties. She was so easy to talk to, and she always made us smile. You could see how much she loved her grandchildren, and how much they loved her right back. The world is a little less kind without her here. We'll miss her, and we feel lucky to have known her.

We're thinking of the entire Horstmann family and keeping you all in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

With our deepest sympathies,
Gina Sorvillo and Dan Garone

I will always remember Aunt Margaret as a fiercely kind person who loved me and always showed up!  From as far back as I can remember she made sure everyone was cared for.  When I had my son, Joe, she came right over and stocked my fridge with enough meals for a week.  When I could not find a summer job after sophomore year of college she helped me get a job at Estee Lauder and picked me up and dropped me off the entire summer.  When my mom started to decline she checked in on me even though she was involved in her own health challenges.  She was a strong role model and I will always be grateful to her for being a great aunt.

My husband and I will never forget the day he was running in the trails as he was training for triathlons.  It was chilly that day and he lost the keys to the house.  He was locked out and everyone was at work.  Not knowing what to do, Ron ran to her house and knocked on the door.  In minutes she had two babies strapped in car seats, (PJ and Chloe) ready to drive to Kings Park (where I worked at the time) so he could get the keys from me to get into the house.  Incredible. 

We are sad that she is gone, but we are so blessed to have had her in our lives and her memory will live in us all. 

Patti and Ron Castine

My grandmother showed my brother and I so much love throughout our lives. From teaching us reading and writing skills in her kitchen in our youth. To coming and supporting us in school and athletic events down south no matter her condition. She showed us family is important no matter the distance between one another. I’ll miss my grandma Margarets for her big smile and hugs and showing us how keep a positive attitude even through the worse of times.

I will miss her smile and joyful attitude forever.  She was a great little sister and she worried and cared about us all.

Love always, 
Eddie

Margaret was one of a kind. Always welcoming, generous and loving. She loved her family deeply and it showed in her everyday gestures. Spending time with her grandchildren was the joy of her life. She will be missed by greatly.  Rest in peace Grandma Margaret. 
Chris and Kim Callow

Grandma you taught me how to make paper hearts with ribbon and hook them together. I loved to play War , Uno and Go Fish with you. And I always loved playing with the register. 💖 I loved decorating with you for the holidays. Sometimes you would send me home with some decorations.  I love that we have the same middle name and that mine came from you! I miss you.🌸 I love you💖 Love, Callie Rose 🌺💝

There are 600,000 words in the dictionary. One word can describe my Grandmother, empathetic. No matter who you were or what situation you were in she would do everything in her power to take care of you and help you get back on your feet. She was such an amazing human being, who served her time on this planet with devotion and compassion. I am going to miss her so much, she was an incredible woman who gave it her all each and every day.

Your personality was larger than life, but your heart was even bigger. You gave so much of yourself to the people you loved. You were endlessly supportive, incredibly generous, quick to forgive, and loved unconditionally.

I will always be grateful for you and for the love and support you gave so freely. I will miss you more than words can ever say, but your love and the example you set for all of us will stay with me forever.

I’m going to miss your laugh, your opinions (whether I asked for them or not), your love, your support, your help, your stuffing, your wisdom, watching you with my kids, seeing the joy you had with Scout and Hadley, your kind heart, and the way you made every holiday feel so special.

And yes… I’ll even miss your version of “telephone.” I already do.

Thank you for loving me like family since I was 16 years old. I hope you knew how deeply I loved you too. Until we meet again. ❤️

From your Loving Grandson Peter Jr.  There are 600,000 words in the dictionary. One word can describe my Grandmother, empathetic. No matter who you were or what situation you were in she would do everything in her power to take care of you and help you get back on your feet. She was such an amazing human being, who served her time on this planet with devotion and compassion. I am going to miss her so much, she was an incredible woman who gave it her all each and every day.

Margaret Horstmann was the heart of our family in so many ways. Even through her ongoing battles with cancer, she never let her struggles define her. Instead, she continued to live with remarkable strength, grace, and selflessness, always putting the people she loved before herself.

She was my son and daughter's biggest cheerleader. No accomplishment was too small to celebrate, and no milestone went unnoticed. She was endlessly proud of them, encouraging them every step of the way and filling their lives with unwavering love and support. They always knew Grandma was in their corner.
Margaret showed up for our family time and time again, right up until the very end. Her presence brought comfort, joy, and a sense of togetherness that will be deeply missed. She taught us what it means to love unconditionally and to give of yourself, even when life is difficult.

Margaret was a fighter, but more than that, she was someone who truly celebrated life. She found beauty in everyday moments, cherished the people she loved, and faced each challenge with courage and determination. Her legacy is one of kindness, resilience, generosity, and love.

We will miss her deeply, but we will carry her spirit with us—in every book we read, every flower that blooms, every wagging tail, and every moment we choose love, strength, and joy. We are forever grateful for the gift of having Margaret in our lives, and we will honor her by living with the same compassion, courage, and love that she showed us every day.  
Love, Heather

My first holy communion, you and grandpa were always the ones to prepare us for religion, or even during covid where Grandpa and sometimes you would teach me and Logan. And each night when we had religion, you made sure dinner was on the table and ready to go. I will for sure miss your warm meals every-time we would go, but also make sure everything was to our liking and that no food was ever wasted. Love you and miss you! Love, Lucas

Aunt Margaret’s favorite little boy, Scout.

However, I had just completed a 35 miles-2 day walk a thon for breast cancer.  When I received my reward, I put it around Aunt Margie's neck because she was the real hero.  She walked across the Smith Point Bridge with all survivors of breast cancer.  She truly was the best Aunt you could ever have.  I will miss her terribly, I already do.

Margaret will be missed every day. She was such a great friend to my mother. We have a history of over 50 years on Washington St. Thank you so much for all the beautiful memories ❤️We are all here for Jerry. He is the best ❤️

OBITUARY

Margaret R. Horstmann

September 23, 1948 – June 14, 2026

Claude R. Boyd–Spencer Funeral Home

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