Ella Mae 'Ellie' Hoke-Ostien

Ella Mae "Ellie" (Mattingly) Hoke-Ostien, 89, passed away at her residence on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Ellie was born in Indianapolis on Oct. 23, 1929, the daughter of Patrick and Mary Christine (Rhodes) Mattingly.

Mrs. Ostien was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Greencastle.

She worked for 12 years as a Group Leader at Motorola in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Ellie had a great love of flowers and birds, and was a very creative person.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Tom Ostien; her four children, Terry Hoke, (wife Rindy), Farmington, Minn., Linda Emmert, Columbus, Danielle S. Hoke, (husband Stora), Indianapolis, and Ken Hoke, Pompano Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Ryan Lynette, Jenaye, Charissa, Adalie, Chelsea and Courtney; 12 great-grandchildren, Skyler, MacKenzie, Mason, Colton, Riley, Hailey, Adalyn, Briella, Ethan, Breanna, Kira and Taylor; her best friend, Mary Tesmer; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death her parents; her first husband, Roy Hoke; three brothers, Taylor, James Roy and Ed Mattingly; and three sisters, Katie Lowry, Lola Ann Watts and Margaret Duvall.

Per her family's wishes cremation will take place at a later date.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.BittlesandHurt.com.