Margo passed away on May 24th, 2015 at her home in Clancy after several years of battling health problems. She was surrounded by her loved ones and her animals.
Margo was born August 26th, 1946 to Glenn and Barbara Rusek in Helena, MT. She graduated from Helena High School in 1964. On July 1, 1966, Margo married the love of her life, James “Tom” Lingenfelter. They had two children, J.T. and Laurie. The family moved to Clancy, MT in 1974. Margo worked as a kitchen assistant and cook at the Clancy School.
Margo had a big heart for animals. She loved her dogs and cats. They brought much happiness to her life. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching TV and bowling. She and her husband, Tom, belonged to a bowling league and had many fun adventures with friends.
Margo is preceded in death by her parents, Barbara and Glenn Rusek; her husband, Tom Lingenfelter and her sister, Laura Ann Rusek.
Margo is survived by her son, J.T. (Michelle) Lingenfelter of East Helena; her daughter, Laurie (Tony) Noto of Pinehurst, ID; her grandchildren, Jamie and Cole Lingenfelter, Kaitlyn and Callie Lynch, Emma and Anthony Noto, Elizabeth (Jesse) Picker and one great-grandson, Jaxson Picker.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 29th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. A funeral service celebrating Margo’s life will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30th at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forestvale Cemetery. A light reception will then follow in the social center of the funeral home. Memorials in Margo name are suggested to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society P.O. Box 4455; Helena, Montana 59604 or to Rocky Mountain Hospice: 1075 N. Rodney St. #102 Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday May 29, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Saturday May 30, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Immediately following the funeral service
Saturday May 30, 2015
Forestvale Cemetery
Corner of Forestvale Road and McHugh Lane
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Immediately following the graveside service
Saturday May 30, 2015
Social Center of the funeral home.
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Visitation
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday May 29, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Saturday May 30, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Immediately following the funeral service
Saturday May 30, 2015
Forestvale Cemetery
Corner of Forestvale Road and McHugh Lane
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Immediately following the graveside service
Saturday May 30, 2015
Social Center of the funeral home.
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
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Sue Lane says
So sorry for your loss , I know she will be missed by her kids and their families. I grew up next door to Margo and I know she will be missed.
Ginny Kalchbrenner says
So sorry for your loss.
The Kalchbrenner Family
Kathy Lallum (nee: Overturf) says
I am sharing my feelings for your loss. I met Margo when she was young and I was too. We were both working at Blue Shield. Anyway, we became good friends and shared an apartment together for about 9 months just before I married and she was dating Tom. She also was my bridesmaid. We kept in touch for awhile after she married Tom, but time and life’s journey took over. Fortunately, I got to see her at Laura’s funeral and I’m very glad I did.
She is still with you in spirit so talk of her often.
Blessings to all of you.
Bev and Don OPITZ says
Dear J.T. And. Michelle, We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We always enjoyed Margo especially at investment Club when she was so adamant for keeping. Disney stock . Hugs to all of you . We care Love, the Opitz’s
Isabel says
I’m so very sorry for your loss. It is evident that she was a good and kind person, loved and appreciated by many. I recently lost someone close to me and can appreciate the heartache words cannot describe. With that in mind, I am moved to share with you a thought that helped me through the pain. That is the words of Jesus himself in the book of John, chapter 5 and verse 28, 29. He said ‘Do not be amazed at this. For the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice, and come out.’ I was so relieved to know the bible talks about an earthly resurrection; a time of peace when we will see our loved ones again in perfect conditions according to God’s own will. I encourage you to hold on to that hope and learn more. It is my sincere wish that learning of this will give you the comfort it gave me.
Roy and Kay Hickman says
We bowled with Tom and Margo in an Elk’s mixed league. We always enjoyed their company. Our teams went to Elk’s State Bowling Tournaments in Missoula, Great Falls, Anaconda, Butte, Bozeman, and Billings. The league was a social league so we drank many beers together. Watched Margo get her first ever turkey(3 strikes in a row). She was elated and when she went for her forth strike all the other teams quit bowling and stood behind the lane she was bowling in to watch. It was awfully quiet on the lanes. Will miss Margo just as we have missed Tom all these years.