Jodi Lynn Fortener

Jodi Lynn Fortener, 38, born to Rick and Linda Fortener (Albers) on May 18, 1982, in Kettering Ohio. Proud sister of Jacob Fortener (Kelly Fugate) and Danny (Lauren Vari) Fortener. Adoring Aunt to Caleb, Noah, Dom & Vinny. Dear granddaughter of Jo Ritzert, beloved Aunt Skip (Becky Hewitt) and her Lover, Jay Etter, she was his girl. Preceded in death by Grandfathers; Lou Fortener, John Ritzert, Harold (Peck) Albers and Grandmother; Norma Albers. Jodi also lives on through many family members and countless friends.
Jodi loved deeply and cared for those around her with passion. She graduated from Alter High School in 2000. She was a football enthusiast who never missed a Michigan State game or a chance to root on the New England Patriots & Tom Brady. She expressed her love through service, gift giving, candy and throwing great parties. Jodi was an extremely talented nail technician at Jojo’s Salon and loved her work family. Her artistic skills were unmatched. Christmas was one of her many favorite things, passing out perfect gifts while spending time with those she loved.
She will forever be remembered in the sunshine.
Jodi passed on September 21, 2020 at MVH. Special thanks to all ICU medical staff. A walk-through social distancing visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26 at Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Rd. Kettering OH from 1:00-4:00 PM.