Marilyn Marie Hassler

With heavy hearts and mixed emotions we announce the passing of Marilyn Marie (Doebele) Hassler on March 30, 2022. While we are devastated at the loss of our mother, we know she is finally free from the suffering that multiple sclerosis has inflicted on her over the past 42 years. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who has provided comfort and aide to her during her life. Her faith and perseverance have surely earned her a place in Heaven (on the dance floor if she gets to choose). Visitation is Friday, April 1, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, at St. John's Catholic Church in Hanover. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at St. John's Catholic Church. Father Joseph Kieffer will officiate. Janet Fritschi will play the organ. Music will include “Come to Me”, “Here I Am Lord”, “Amazing Grace”, “How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place” and “Song of Farewell”. The pallbearers will be Lanthan Fillinger, Jason Kurtz, Tyler Steiner, Joel Parker, Billy Barnard and Shawn Adams. The honorary pallbearers are Brian Petty and Mark Doebele. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Marilyn was born August 1, 1941, to Stephen P. and Martha M. (Schaffer) Doebele. She married and had two daughters, Jennifer and Linda. Later in life she met and married Houston Hassler. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Bill) Barnard; and her children, Brian Petty and children, Samantha, and Ethan; Billy (Cindee) Barnard and children, Sabriena, and William; Audrey (Shawn) Adams and children, Dash, Aurora, and baby girl to arrive May 12, 2022; Sarah (Lanthan) Fillinger and children, Liam, Sawyer, and Avery; daughter, Linda Stohs; and her children, Stephanie (Tyler) Steiner and children, Carlie, Colsen and Camri; Jason Kurtz and children, Jace and Landon; and Shannon (Joel) Parker and children, Marissa and Taylor; two brothers, Loren Doebele and Dennis (Liz) Doebele and their extended families. Marilyn was a hard and dedicated worker, often working multiple jobs at the same time. Her main source of employment was with the State of Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Where over a 27-year period she rose to the rank of Area Chief of Western Kansas. Due to her illness, she was forced to retire early in 1994. A memorial fund has been established to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Contributions may be sent in care of the Hanover Mortuary. Video of funeral for Marilyn Marie Hassler To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marilyn Marie Hassler, please visit our flower store.