Rose Vargo

Rose M. Vargo, 90, of Central Lake, passed away on September 28, 2017 at her home.

Rose was born on November 30, 1926, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Prosek) Krejci.

Rose had summered in the Northern Michigan area for many years before coming to Central Lake in 1968.  In 1990, her and her husband Jim moved there permanently.

She loved going to the casino, bingo, going out to dinner, ceramics, bowling and golf.

On October 23, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, she married James Vargo who survives.  Also surviving are three children, James (Marie) Vargo of Chardon, OH, David (Karleen) Vargo of New Berlin, WI,  Marianne (Matthew) Lukens of St. Joseph, MO., a brother Joseph Krejci, 5 grandchildren, Jason (Charlene) Vargo, Kelly Vargo, Alex Lukens, Elizabeth Lukens, Jonathan Lukens and 2 great grandchildren, Trevor and Carson Vargo.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with Fr. Chet Collins officiating.

Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.