Ruth S. Hostler

She was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Cincinnati, to George William and Henrettia Hussar Selig. On April 23, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., she married Charles W. Hostler Jr., who died May 7, 1997. She graduated high school in 1942, received an associate’s degree from Triton College in ornamental horticulture, attended medical lab school and was a graduate of the School of Cook County Hospital, studying histology, and floral design school. She was a histology technician for 30 years working at several hospitals including Cook County Hospital, Hines V.A. Hospital and West Side V.A. Hospital, all near Chicago. She formerly worked for American Can Co. Research. She lived most of her life in the Chicago area before moving to North Webster in 2009. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Elmhurst, Ill., a former member of Order of the Eastern Star and formerly attended Country Bible Church, North Webster, and Seventh Day Adventist Church, Warsaw. She sang in the Northwestern Railroad Choral Club, where they performed in the Northwestern Train Depot during the holidays. She played the violin and flute and used her floral design talents to do numerous weddings. Surviving is a sister, Mary Kauke, Milford. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Seventh Day Adventist Church, Elmhurst, Ill., with Pastor Glenn Hill officiating. Private entombment will be at Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Ill. Calling is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be given to Country Bible Church, 8766 E. CR 500N, North Webster, IN 46555. Condolences may be sent via www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com