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Hochstetler.- John G., son of Gideon and Elizabeth (Schrock) Hochstetler, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Feb. 28, 1896; died at North Valley Nursing Home, Stevensville, Mont., Feb. 20, 1984; aged 87 y. On June 14, 1921, he was married to Emma Birky, who died on Apr. 27, 1980. Surviving are 3 sons (Harold, Virgil, and Owen), one daughter (Leona-Mrs. Duane Oesch), 21 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Katie Graber, Lavina Hochstetler, and Susie Bontrager). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Nona), 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was ordained a minister in the Mennonite Church in 1921 and as a bishop in 1941. He was a member of Woodside Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 24 in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in Corvallis Cemetery.
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