Margaret Ann Assel

Margaret Ann Assel, 76, passed away on 4/1/2019 at Pathways Hospice in Loveland, Colorado. During her struggle with cancer, she was supported and cared for by her amazing healthcare providers and by the incredible hospice staff.
Marg was born April 29, 1942 in Mandan, North Dakota to Helen and Christian Assel. She was the oldest of five children. She attended Mandan Senior High School and moved to Denver in her early twenties. A few years later she moved to Fort Collins. Marg completed a forty plus year career as a travel agent where she was able to meet people from all walks of life and travel extensively.
Marg enjoyed a very active life participating in her many interests and hobbies. She leaves behind several long-term dear friends that loved and supported her until the end. She was blessed to have had many fond memories of the time she spent with her friends doing everything from playing bridge to cross country road trips.
The highlight of Marg's life was spending time with her 4 grandchildren, who fondly called her "Nanny". Her children Melinda Sharkey (Bradley Schoonveld) and Steven (Christina) survive her. She is also survived by her four siblings, William Assel (Margaret) of New York, Kathy Tillery-Assel (Edward Tillery) of Oklahoma, Thomas Assel (Barbara) of Tennessee, and Christopher Assel (Karen) of North Dakota. Her memory will live on in the countless nieces and nephews who also survive her.
A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, April 25 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on 300 West Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins from 6-7 pm. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 26 at 2 pm, also at St. Joseph's Catholic Church
​In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation to either Pathways Hospice or to St. Jude Children's Hospital in her memory.