Mark Alan Hostetler

Dr. Mark Hostetler, of Phoenix, Arizona died at the age of 62 on Monday August 11th, 2024 at his home. He was born September 29th, 1961 in Mesa, Arizona but then moved with his family to Sterling, Illinois. He graduated from Sterling High School, received his Bachelor of Science degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and went on to receive his doctorate at Northwestern Medical School in Chicago, IL. He specialized in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and High Risk Infancy care. His most recent appointment was at the University of Arizona Children's Hospital Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Mark committed 30 years of his life to his medical career; caring for babies, children and their families. Dr. Mark had extensive experience as both a Clinical Educator and Researcher.

Dr. Mark received the Pediatric Clinical Educator Award for Outstanding Clinical teaching from the Emergency Medicine Residents at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

His lifelong passion included a love for playing and creating music. He committed many hours playing woodwind and reed instruments as well as spending time transposing music. Along with his music Mark loved dogs. His last dog was a rescue named Max, who has already found a loving new home.

Survivors include: Ron (Uli) Hostetler Wiesbaden, Germany, Michael Hostetler

Ithaca, New York, Vicki (Todd) Hostetler Davenport, Iowa, Terry (Jeffrey)

Hostetler Iowa City, Iowa, Shawn (Lani) Hostetler Davenport, Iowa

and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins from coast to coast.

His parents Joseph and Bobette Hostetler are both deceased.

The family will be having a memorial service in the future. Online condolences can be made to legacy.com.