Marvel Lee Hastert

Marvel L Hastert died peacefully at home on Saturday, May the 3rd, in Lawrence, KS at the age of 85 surrounded by her loved ones.

Marvel was born on January 29th, 1940 to Harry Estle and Cleta Mae (Bennett) Teter during a blizzard on her Grandmother’s farm in Bush City. She graduated from Garnett High School in 1958 and married her husband Donald Hastert in August of the same year. Although the couple moved around in the early days of their marriage, they eventually settled in Lawrence to raise their family. Their union was blessed with four children, Marty, Mark, Carmen, and Karen.

Marvel was a loving, generous, and hardworking woman. Often she was seen working in her garden, her sewing machine, her kitchen, or anywhere else she was needed. Marvel gave all of herself to her friends, family, and community. Those in her presence received her care whether they were her patients when she was a CNA or the multitude of children she helped to raise. Marvel will be missed for her humor, dedication, and the fierce love she gave.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, and two brothers. She is survived by 4 children, 9 grand-children and several great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Douglas County Visiting Nurses in Marvel’s name. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.