Milan J. Wargo, 73, of Streator passed away at 2:05 P.M. Monday, January 2, 2017 at O.S.F. Center for Health – Streator.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 A.M. Friday at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator. Msgr. Philip Halfacre will officiate.
Visitation will be from 9-11 A.M. Friday at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.
Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Streator. Friends and family members will serve as pallbearers.
Born April 11, 1943 in Streator, he was the son of Joseph and Margaret (Hotovec) Wargo. He married Patricia L. Stetz on September 9, 1967 at St. Stephen’s Church, Streator. She survives in Streator.
He is also survived by a daughter, Lisa Wargo of Normal; a son, Dr. Mark (Heather) Wargo of Bloomington; grandchildren, Ella, Job and Margaret “Maggie” Wargo all of Bloomington; and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ronald and Barbara Stetz of Saginaw, Texas; several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Milan J. Wargo, in infancy; sisters, JoAnn Locascio and Beatrice Schuler; a brother-in-law, Jim Locascio; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Stetz, a nephew, Edward Schuler, and a step-niece, Vanessa Fletcher.
Born and raised in Streator, he attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Streator High School Class of 1961. He also attended Southern Illinois University.
He worked for Santa Fe Railroad as a Conductor – Brakeman for Freight from 1963-2008.
Milan was a very active member with the St. Stephen’s Church and School through the years. He served as the Athletic Director for the school for many years and assisted in various fundraising efforts, including the Fall Festival. He also coached various youth sports in his younger years.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed working at The Bourne Golf Course in his retirement. He was a sports enthusiast and was a fan of the Chicago Bears and White Sox.
He was inducted into the Streator High School Hall of Fame as an individual for Golf and also for the 1961 (undefeated) Golf team.
Memorials may be directed to St. Michael’s Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.
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Ken Crosiar
Thanks to Steve Creamean for letting me know about Milan's passing. Milan was a cool guy and will be missed. As noted in his obit. he did well with his time here with us. He got to see the Cubs finally do it for all their fans and Milan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. Ken Crosiar
Darla Klein (Mondou)
I think he was as good as Lee Trevino....and maybe could have won the Masters if he had expanded his horizons.. but then again he won the championship of living a good life. A hole in one Milan!
Bruce Windus
I've lost another classmate.
Steve Creamean
ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO..0N A 510 YD 18TH 'BULLDOG' LEG RIGHT. HITTING EVERY OTHER BALL IN COMPETITION. I HIT SHORTCUT DRIVE STRAIGHT INTO ROUGH. GRASS WAS TAMPED DOWN. NO OUT OF BOUNDS MARKERS. MILAN'S TURN AT A SEVEN IRON ABOUT 150YDS AWAY. ROWS OF TREES IN FRONT OF US -COULD NOT SEE THE GREEN. MILAN HITS PERFECT SHOT AND SAYS INSTANTLY "THAT'S GOIN" IN ROCKIN' RABBIT". SURE ENOUGH A DOUBLE EAGLE!
Art Carlson
Milan was a good and generous man. A true friend of mine & until the end he gave much and expected little in return. He was always upbeat, a family man first & foremost, who never lost his faith in God. He is & will be missed.
Patricia Cherveny (Strong)
My thoughts and prayers to Pat and her family. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.