Danielle Kellogg-Howard, 47, Linn, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
She was born Feb. 28, 1975, to Tom Ortbals and the late R. Marian (Kellogg) Ortbals in Jefferson City.
She was a 1993 graduate of Linn High School and attended Columbia College.
Danielle was united in marriage to Jeffery Howard April 12, 2008, in Bonnots Mill.
She worked in the childcare industry for many years and later a caregiver to her grandmother and mother. Danielle was currently employed at Main Street Pizza as Assistant Manager.
She was preceded in death by mother, Marian; grandparents, Webster Ortbals and Robert Ray and JoAnn Kellogg.
Danielle is survived by spouse, Jeffery; father, Tom; daughter, Bridgette Howard and significant other, Justin Ruppel of Brazito; brother, T.J. Ortbals and wife Staci of Columbia; three grandchildren; and paternal grandmother, Shirley Ortbals of Linn.
A Celebration of Life Service was held Jan. 16, at Community Christian Church in Linn.
Memorial contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
