Kimberly Ortega

Kimberly Sue Ortega passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 3, 2025, leaving a profound and irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who loved her. Kim was born on April 4, 1963, in Plainwell, Michigan.

Kim was a mother to all. Her family was her passion, and she was a caregiver to everyone she knew. Kim was a great cook and loved to cook for her family. She was always behind the camera taking pictures. She loved to visit and talk with anyone who wanted to sit down and have a cup of coffee. Kim had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh.

Kim is survived by her mother Peggy Boysen; her husband Chris; her children: Khett, Cameron (Amanda), Trevor, and Jessica; her grandchildren: Lilly, Alaina and Kaylee. She is also survived by her siblings: Toni (Jim) McDonald, Michelle Wesaw, Todd (Jill) Wesaw, Wayne Wesaw, Scott (Melissa) Boysen, Todd Boysen, Cheryl Boysen and Laura (Tony) Graff; her nieces: Jennifer, Casey, Nikki, and Melanie; her nephew Ryan as well as many cousins and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father Wayne Wesaw and her dad Paul Boysen as well as her brother John Boysen.

Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering to honor and celebrate Kim’s life will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm with an informal time of sharing at 1:30 pm at the funeral home. Friends and loved ones are invited to gather, share memories, and support one another during this difficult time. A burial of cremains will follow at 2:30 at Oakhill Cemetery in Orangeville.

While visiting Kim’s webpage at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please sign the guestbook and/or share a memory with the family.

The family is being assisted by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49002, (269 685-5881).