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Marthellen Wargo

On Monday, Jan.4, 2021, Marthellen (Martie) Wargo, nee Neel, mother of 3 and grandmother of 4, passed away at the age of 80.

Martie was born Jan. 24, 1940 in Hettick, IL to Edith (Whipple) and Claudis Leon Neel. She graduated from Carlinville High in 1957. On June 4, 1961, she married Robert J Wargo. They raised 3 daughters, Dana Lynn (Wargo) Griffin, Kelly Ann (Wargo) Speckert , (husband Mark Speckert), and Elizabeth Adair Wargo in St. Louis, MO. Martie worked her way up the ranks to end her 25 yr work career as a District Manager for Famous Brand Shoes.

Martie loved her family above all else. Always with a smile and a funny saying or comment right up to the end. She took care of many and was loved by all.

Martie will be residing in heaven where it’s NOT “hotter than a boiled owl”! A fave Martie-ism.

In lieu of flowers please consider honoring Martie’s memory with a donation in her name to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

10 Comments

  1. Vicki Gaither on January 13, 2021 at 2:14 pm

    Will miss her greatly.



  2. Roycelyn Arnett Isaacson on January 13, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    So very sorry girls, she will be missed so much. I will sure miss our visits and now she has joined all her loved ones. Rest In Peace Aunt Martie.



  3. Sherry and Rick Scott on January 13, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your mom. Know how dear she was to you all. Praying that happy memories comfort you during this time.



  4. Frank & Michele (Neel) Baczewki on January 13, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Even though we didn’t know Aunt Martie for very long, she welcomed us into the family the first time we spoke. Such a sweet lady who will be dearly missed!



  5. Larann Phipps on January 13, 2021 at 9:41 pm

    So sorry for your loss..Martie was a beautiful person. Sending Prayer’s and healing with much love to all the family.



  6. Helen Leitner on January 13, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    What a beautiful tribute Dana. ❤️ May she Rest In Peace.



  7. Sylvia Turnbough on January 14, 2021 at 10:23 am

    Miss my best friend so much! I miss our gardening and our wine ???? evenings on her deck! I will truly miss her but she will forever be in my heart!! Glad she is in peace now and enjoying her siblings!!????



  8. Ginny (Neel) Fazer on January 14, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    We will miss her smile and her amazing sense of humor. I am sure our Mom was waiting for her at the gates of heaven!
    My deepest sympathy to all her children and family!



  9. Linda Weber Durbin on January 14, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    Dana, I’m so sorry for your loss! Your mom was such a sweetie and always had a smile on her face. Just remember, as you were saying “goodbye” to her here on Earth, there were so many saying “hello” to her in Heaven. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
    Linda Weber Durbin



  10. Rosie Geraci Ford on January 26, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    I worked for Marty in the early 90s and still share her sayings today. Her go-to line about me- “Ask her what time it is and she’ll tell you how to make a clock” ❤️



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