Charlene Yvonne Ortner Obituary

In loving memory of Charlene Yvonne Ortner of Columbus, Kansas, born in Parsons, Kansas, who departed this world on January 15, 2026 at the age of 81. Charlene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charlene Yvonne Ortner to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Sherwood and Leona Sherwood; her former husband Carl Gene Ortner, Sr.; her son Craig William Ortner; and her siblings, Darrell Sherwood, John Sherwood and Janette Jakee (Sherwood).

She is survived by: her children, Christine Thomas (Jim) of Columbus, Tiffany LaPee (Stan) of Chetopa, KS, Carl Gene Ortner, Jr. and Patrick Ortner (Shawna Scheffer) of Oklahoma; and her grandchildren, Stephen, Justin, Trent, Tyler, Thaddeus, Jonathan, Brady, Patrick, Jonah, Jordan, Tucker, Danielle, Richael, Allyssa, Amber and Annelie. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

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