Stephen E. Van Hoosier

December 25, 1948 - November 6, 2020

Stephen E. Van Hoosier, 71, of Muncie, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born December 25, 1948 in Gas City, Indiana, a son of the late Victor and Velma (King) Van Hoosier. Steve worked at Mercy Hospital in Elwood for many years and later retired from Elsa Manufacturing in Elwood. He served as a Deacon at Christ’s Corner Church in Muncie where he was well-loved and well known as the candy man. Children loved Steve because he was a kid at heart and assisted at the church’s annual Kid’s Camp. Steve was a very avid fisherman. Those left to cherish Steve’s memory include his wife, Kay; two children, Mindy Phillips and Shaun (Marisol) Van Hoosier, both of Indianapolis; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two stepchildren, David Blair of Albany, and Brian Blair of Muncie; two step-grandchildren; a brother, Mike (Connie) Van Hoosier of Dale; three sisters, Betty, Donna, and Mary Lou; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Van Hoosier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Christ’s Corner Church, PO Box 268, Gaston, Indiana, 47342, St. Jude Children’s Hospital Donate Here, or Shriners Hospital for Children, Donate Here. Per Steve’s wishes, there will be no public services. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Stephen E. Van Hoosier.