Mary Ann Hostetler

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ann Hostetler announces her passing on Dec. 9, 2021, in Goshen, Indiana. She died four days short of her 88th birthday.

Mary Ann was born Dec. 14, 1933, in Howard County, Indiana, to David J. and Millie (Anderson) Hostetler. On April 5, 1953, Mary Ann married Wayne Hostetler. He passed away on Dec. 18, 2010.

Mary Ann was a lifelong follower of Jesus, active in the church as a Sunday school teacher, Kid's Club volunteer, and in sewing circles. She volunteered with Faith Mission, Chamberlain Elementary School and many other organizations. Mary Ann lived her life for others, always putting others first. She was happy to have others receive the credit while she worked in the background meeting the needs of those she loved and served.

She was famous for her knotted quilts, which she made by hand for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her quirky expressions. At the end of meals, for example, she would often exclaim, "Well, we did it again!" When teased, she would smirk and say, "Oh, you guys!" She was also a lifelong prankster, notorious for having a mischievous twinkle in her eye.

Mary Ann will be fondly remembered for her world-famous oatmeal chocolate-chip cookies. "This batch is 'not quite right and not fit to eat," she would invariably apologize, as she placed a plate of delicious, flawless cookies on the table. Her frozen peanut-butter pies will also be a loss to her fans in Goshen, Indiana.

Mary Ann is survived by a son and four daughters, David (Pat) Hostetler, Terre Haute, Ruth (Alan) Sharpe, Saskatoon, Canada, Sheryl Hostetler, Manta, Ecuador; Phyllis (LoWayne) Yoder, Sturgis, Michigan, and Danell Hostetler, Goshen. Mary Ann is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, as well as four sisters and two brothers, Betty (Menno) Beachy, Kokomo, Indiana; Virginia (John) Wenger, Goshen, Indiana; Silvia (Perry) Stutzman, Hutchinson, Kansas; Lloyd Hostetler, Kokomo, Indiana; and Amos (Janice) Hostetler, Goshen, Indiana; and Kathy Hostetler, Kokomo, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and husband, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah (Tom) Halberda, and her sister-in-law, Kaye (Lloyd) Hostetler.

Mary Ann was a member of Living Water Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana.

Visitation will be Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 19, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at Living Water Mennonite Church, 2815 Dierdorff Road, Goshen, where a 1:30 p.m. funeral service will follow.

A private burial will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Faith Mission, Elkhart, or Shekinah Foundation, https://fundacionshekinahmanta.com.

Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.