Jean E. Hostler, 81, of Rome City and formerly of LaGrange, died December 30, 2019 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN. Mrs. Hostler was born on December 7, 1938 in Kendallville, IN to C. Neil and Agnes (Mettler) Wright. In 1964, she moved from Huntington to LaGrange, and continued to live in the area until she moved to Noble County a few years ago. Mrs. Hostler was a teacher for many years at Lakeland School Corporation. She was a current member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Kendallville, and a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange. She was a member of Tri Kappa, Retired Teachers Association, was active with United Methodist Women with the Rebecca Circle and was a longtime member of the church choir at the FUMC of LaGrange. Jean had also published three devotionals in her life. On August 13, 1961 in Kendallville, IN she married Robert C. Hostler, Jr. Mr. Hostler survives in Rome City. Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew C. and Rhonda Hostler of Goshen, IN and Travis C. and Lisa Hostler of Kendallville, IN; a son-in-law, Mark Weldon of Angola, IN; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Melissa Weldon in 1999; and a sister, Ann Kern in 1989. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange, 209 W. Spring St., LaGrange, IN. Revs. Chris Lantz and Steve McPeek will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange, IN. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 1-3 and 4-7 pm at Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, IN and on Saturday from 10:00 am until the service time at the church. Memorials may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church, 229 S. State St., Kendallville, IN 46755.