Lester J. Hostetler age 81 of Maple Lawn Homes in Eureka, Illinois passed away at 6:45pm Saturday July 27, 2013 at the Maple Lawn Health Care Center in Eureka, Illinois. He was born May 5, 1932 in Roanoke, Illinois to Milo M and Ruth(Ulrich) Hostetler. He married Lois A Huddle on Nov. 24, 1956 in Lancaster, PA, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Hostetler and one brother, John Hostetler.
Surviving are his children: David (Karen) Hostetler, Mark (Gwen) Hostetler, Ruth (Thomas) Zayas, John (Shelly) Hostetler, Marcus (Phylis) Hostetler and 15 grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Clarence, Marvin, Solomon, and Arthur and one sister, Ellen Schrock. Lester was a missionary and a painter, was a member of Linn Mennonite Church and attended Maple Lawn Chapel.
Memorial Services will be at 11:00am Wednesday July 31, 2013 at Maple Lawn Homes Memorial Hall in Eureka with Pastor Steve Ulrich and Rev. Doane Brubaker officiating. Informal visitation will follow the Memorial Service. Lunch will be provided around 12:15pm. Procession from the Memorial Hall to the to the Roanoke Cemetery for burial will start at or before 2:00pm. Memorials may be made to World Missionary Press or Maple Lawn Homes. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com .