Mary J. Hostetler

Hostetler. - Mary J. Hostetler (nee Miller) was born in Walnut Creek, O., Feb. 26, 1855; died March 10, 1926; aged 71 y. 14 d. On Dec. 3, 1874, she was united in marriage to Isaiah Hostetler. To this union were born 3 sons and 6 daughters, 3 of whom preceded her to the great beyond. After remaining in Holmes and Tuscarawas Cos., for 36 years, they moved to Aurora, Ohio, in the spring of 1912 where on July 2, 1917, the final summons came to her husband and he peacefully fell asleep. Since that time the willing hands of her children ministered to mother's needs. She enjoyed good health until about 2 1/2 years ago, when she had a paralytic stroke from which she never fully recovered. For about two years prior to her death she was bereft of her eyesight. When still young in years she united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church and in the intervening years proved a true and faithful member. Services were held at the home by the home ministers from II Kings 20:1. The next day the remains were taken to the church home of her youth where services were conducted by E. B. Stoltzfus and S. H. Miller from Job 16:22 and Luke 13:12. Interment at the Walnut Creek Cemetery.