Celebration of Life for Karolyn Ortgies, 83, of Massena, will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle with a luncheon immediately following the service.  Pastor Steven Broers will officiate the service.  Private family burial will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Adel, Iowa.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Massena is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Family Visitation:  The family will greet friends on Wednesday, April 10 2024, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 Memorials:  Memorial contributions may be made to the family or be directed in Karolyn’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Survivors:   She is survived by her husband, Duane Ortgies of Massena; son and daughter-in-law, Tony Sally Ortgies of West Des Moines; granddaughter, Clara Ortgies and her fiancé Matthew Schmitz of Urbandale; brother-in-law, Charles Hansen of Atlantic; sister-in-law, Ardith Ortgies of Des Moines; nephews, Derek Hansen and Tom Hansen; other relatives and friends.