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Hostetler, Orla O. (1897-1974)
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| + | <center><h3>'''Find Body of Indiana Farmer in Woods'''</h3></center> |
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| + | Shipshewana, Ind. — The body of Orla O. Hostetler, 77, was found in a woods at his farm near here on Sunday morning, April 28, five days after he was last seen. |
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| + | It is believed he died of a heart attack April 23 while plowing, as the tractor was found at the edge of the woods after having crossed a field. |
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| + | Mr. Hostetler had lived alone since the deaths of his wife, Bessie, and daughter Bernis in a 1965 Palm Sunday tornado. Two other daughters and five grandchildren survive. |
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| + | Funeral services were held on April 30 at the Shore Mennonite Church. |
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 31 August 2023
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1974 May 16 p. 5
Birth date: 1897
text of obituary:
Find Body of Indiana Farmer in Woods
Shipshewana, Ind. — The body of Orla O. Hostetler, 77, was found in a woods at his farm near here on Sunday morning, April 28, five days after he was last seen.
It is believed he died of a heart attack April 23 while plowing, as the tractor was found at the edge of the woods after having crossed a field.
Mr. Hostetler had lived alone since the deaths of his wife, Bessie, and daughter Bernis in a 1965 Palm Sunday tornado. Two other daughters and five grandchildren survive.
Funeral services were held on April 30 at the Shore Mennonite Church.
