Esther "EJ." (Wilson) Ortel, 76, of Collins, died Feb. 18, 2006.
     She was the wife of Allen Ortel; mother of Wende (Mick) Litzinger, Joanne (Daniel) Karszewski, Donna (Glen) Hummel and David (Tammy) Ortel; and sister of Jean Altomari and Eve (Ray) Parment; also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
     Arrangements were by the Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins.