2025
Shirley A. Ortegon, 80, of Flora, passed away in her sleep Sunday, September 14, 2025, at her granddaughter’s home in Rossville. Shirley was born on December 3, 1944, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Linden and Bonnie Clingenpeel Finney. Shirley worked at Landis & Gyr in Lafayette, PTI Machinery in Delphi, and was an LPN in her younger age. She graduated from Carroll High School. Shirley was a proud lady, and her family was everything to her. She raised all her children and spent most of her time with her grandchildren. Shirley was a lady that enjoyed her flower garden and listening to country music, one of her favorites was Alan Jackson. She enjoyed watching NCIS and NASCAR, Jimmy Johnson was her favorite racer. Shirley was married to Glenn Rodell at one time and Pilo Ortegon, and they both have survived. Shirley is survived by her children: Tony Rodell of Flora, Tina Rodell Plank of Russiaville, Kristy Martin Plybon of Rossville, also her grandchildren that she later raised; Jourdan (Tyler) Eitelman and Kolby (Caitlyn) Martin. Grandchildren: Blake (Hailey) Hicks, Brandi Capitanio, Amanda Korby, Heather Martin, Meagan Ebeling, Gwen Cruse, Christian Cruse, Brandon Cruse, Aundria, Sydney Bogard, Josh Carstensen, Jason Roddel, Jake Roddel and Veronica Roddel. Several great grandchildren. Two brothers: John Reiken of Flora and Jimmy Reiken of Monticello. Sister: Sharon Levenhagen of Lafayette. Two sons preceded: Troy Rodell and Jason Rodell.
The Ortegon Family invites friends to visit Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 10:00am to 11:30am. Celebration of Shirley’s Life will begin at 11:30am at Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel, 204 S. Center Street, Flora, IN 46929. Ted Lucus will officiate. Burial will be held later at Ball Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Flora Food Pantry.
Visit www.wheelerfamilyfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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Brenda Achor
September 17, 2025 10:18 am ·My condolences to each and every one of you. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. Shirley always had a smile!
Brenda Achor
Mindy Bever
September 18, 2025 9:02 am ·I’m so sorry for your loss. May you always cherish the memories you have. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Lisa Johnson
September 18, 2025 4:04 pm ·Sending my condolences to the Roddel family. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom Shirley 😢 Thinking of you all in this time of grieve 🙏
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