CHERRYVALE, Kan. – Carla Marie Poertner, 69, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Advena Living, Cherryvale, Kan. She was born March 27, 1957, in Topeka, Kan., the daughter of Carl and Doris (Sanner) Poertner.
Carla had grown up in Lyndon, Kan., and had lived in Wichita and Fredonia, Kan. She graduated from Lyndon High School in 1975. Carla attended Ottawa University and later graduated from St. John’s College, Winfield, Kan.
Carla worked at Jostens, in Topeka, and then as a health care provider for in-home care and nursing home care.
Carla was married to Kenneth Simon, they later divorced. She married Danny Skaggs, and he preceded her in death. She had a significant other in Charles Milam.
Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Doris; and sister, Sally Voiers.
Carla is survived by her brother, Herman (Diane) Poertner, Lyndon; nieces and nephews, Ray Voiers, Annie Seel, Jonnie Voiers Kitselman, Carl Voiers, Melissa Voiers, Mark Voiers, and Austen Poertner; two special cousins, Vicki and Velerie Eddleman; and other relatives and friends.
Carla’s wishes were to be cremated with no services. Inurnment will be in the Vassar Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
