Phylis Colleen Hostetler

Phylis Colleen Hostetler, 55 of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. 

Born on December 6, 1968, in Washington, Iowa, Phylis was the daughter of the late Emma Helmuth Hostetler and the late Leslie Hostetler. 

She graduated from Iowa Mennonite High School, Kalona, Iowa, and she married her high school sweetheart, Marcus Hostetler, in 1989. Marcus and Phylis lived in Kalona, and eventually they moved to Charleston, SC, where they owned and operated Seacoast Chiropractic. 

First and foremost, Phylis loved her family. She was the planner extraordinaire, always creating beautiful cakes, cookies, and themed decorations—no event was too small for a plate of bespoke cookies. She loved to delight. She had a particular eye for beauty, and she shared those gifts with her children. Phylis and her daughter, Madisyn, would lovingly tend their flower and vegetable gardens and use the flowers to craft arrangements. Her home was inviting and always open to her extended (and extensive) family and friends. She spent her days supporting the work and hobbies of the people she loved, from baseball and soccer games to Caden’s art. She always found space for another dog or cat, and she delighted in their antics. She showed her love to her family in the way she spent her days. 

In addition to her parents, Phylis is preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Lester and Lois Hostetler, and one niece and nephew. 

Phylis is survived by her husband, Marcus Hostetler; her daughter: Madisyn Wallace (Evan); her three sons: Caden (Grace), Wells, and Rivers (all of Charleston); her two sisters: Carolyn Miller (Kalona, IA), and Judy Balbinot (Holland, OH); her three brothers: Dale (Charleston, SC), Donald (Warsaw, IN), and Larion (Linville, VA); her in-laws: David (Goshen, IN), Mark (Parnell, IA), Ruth (Orange City, FL), and John (Burdett, NY); and her many nieces and nephews. 

A private family graveside burial will be held Friday morning (September 20th) at Live Oak Memorial Gardens in Charleston, SC. On Friday evening, all who know Phylis and her family are invited to a celebration of her life at 6 p.m. at Seacoast Church - West Ashley Campus (2049 Savannah Highway). There will be a time to gather and to express condolences to the family following the service. 

Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Hostetler family for Phylis Hostetler to cover outstanding medical expenses. Please contact Phylis’ daughter, Madisyn, with any questions regarding contributions. (843.276.2275).

The family is requesting that if you have a story, picture, or memory that you would like to share, please do so at StoriesAboutPhylis@gmail.com. These stories will be collected over the next several months to create a memorial book for her young family. 

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.