Marcella A. Ortner Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marcella A. Ortner of Independence, Iowa, who passed away on November 28, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marcella A. Ortner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles J. Nilles and Mary Lucy Nilles (Mariga); her husband Eugene August Ortner; her children, Patricia Ortner and Michael Ortner; her grandchildren, Jenifer Dahly and Adam Ortner; and her siblings, Dorothy Meier, Lucille Ortner, Donald Nilles, Melvin Nilles, Joseph Nilles and Harold Nilles.
She is survived by: her children, Joanne Bucklin (Gary) of Creston, IA, Mary Ann Weaver (Doug) of Franklinton, NC and Stephen Ortner (Monica) of Harmony, MN; and her siblings, Jack Nilles (Verna) of Humboldt, IA, Jim Nilles of Minnesota, Mary Buckner of Missouri, Barb Sawyer of Humboldt, IA, Clarine Albeita (Frank) of New Mexico and Eva Cafferty (Jack) of Wisconsin. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 9:30 AM at the St. Francis Catholic Church – Barclay (7830 E Airline Hwy, Dunkerton, IA 50626). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be directed to the church.
