Judy K. Hostetler

Judy Kay Hostetler, 76, of Boelus, NE died on August 11, 2022, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.



Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 19, 2022, at the Wood River Mennonite Church with Reverend Matt Troyer-Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday, August 18th at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Wood River Mennonite Church, Gideons International or the donor’s choice. Apfel Funeral Home – Wood River is assisting the family.



Judy was born on October 24, 1945, in Bedford, IN to Ermal and Mildred (Nicholson) Mitchell. She grew up in Bedford, IN and received her education from Fayetteville High School before going to the Indianapolis Methodist School of Nursing.



She was united in marriage to Arlan Hostetler on September 10, 1967, in Fayetteville, IN. After which the couple lived in Cairo, NE before moving to the farm near Boelus, NE in 1975. She was employed by St. Francis Hospital for over 30 years. She dedicated her entire professional career to nursing.



She was a member of the Wood River Mennonite Church and Gideons International Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking and her family.



She is survived by her husband, Arlan “Arch” Hostetler; sons, David (Lori) Hostetler of Carrollton, TX, Michael (Gina) Hostetler of Papillion, NE; and two grandchildren Leah and Tyler Hostetler.



She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Stephen Hostetler; and brother, Kenneth Mitchell.