Martin And

Janet Stelloh

Martin Nelson Stelloh , Jr., 75, of Warrenton, passed away surrounded by his daughters, brother and sisters on Friday November 19, 2021.

Martin was born on April 2, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. The son of Martin Nelson Stelloh Sr. and Helen Martha (Penny) Pfenninger.

Martin (Bud) was united in marriage to Janet on June 27, 1981. They celebrated 40 years of marriage.

Martin earned the honor of Eagle Scout in 1962 and carried those traits throughout his life. Martin was a sailor in the United States Navy, stationed in Long Beach, California serving on the USS Illusive from 1967 to 1971. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Stars. After an honorable discharge from service, he worked at many different companies as an electrical engineer, until retiring to start Just a Notion Embroidery, which Bud and Jan ran together until November 2021. Martin was also a member of the VFW Post 2180 in Warrenton, Missouri where he served as Secretary and helped with the barbeques and fish fry. In his free time Bud loved to watch and go to horse races, fish with grandkids, watch TV and solve brain puzzles. Bud spent his life consistently sacrificing for his girls and others to have more. He spent his final hours making sure the girls would be taken care of. He was a phenomenal human being who would do anything he could to help his neighbor, by giving his last dollar or the shirt off his back. He was a supportive husband, stepfather, brother, uncle, cousin, grandpa, and friend who will be deeply missed by the multitudes who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Martin Nelson Stelloh Sr. Helen Martha (Penny) Pfenninger, his wife of 40 years, Janet and his sister Ruth Ann Minellono.

Bud is survived by 2 step-daughters, Kristi Cox (Joe), Kimberly Long (Wayne); 5 grandchildren, Corey Austin, Allison Jo, Zachary Hunter, Kaleb Hunter and Tyler Joseph all from Kansas City, brother Robert Stelloh (Peggy) of St. Charles and sisters Linda Stelloh and MaryBeth Stelloh of St Louis, and brother-in-law Joe Minellono of St. Louis,  nephews Joe Minellono (Ruth) of Castlerock, Colorado, Lori Campbell (Paul) of Iowa, Mike Stelloh (Nikki) of St. Charles, Terri Andres of St. Louis and their children, other relatives and many, many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton, Missouri December 4, 2021. Memorials to VFW post 2180 of Warrenton, Missouri.

Janet Sue Stelloh , 71, of Warrenton, passed away surrounded by her husband, daughters and their families on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Jan was born on April 14, 1950 in Washington, Missouri. The daughter of Gilbert B. Turner and Marie P. Petersmeyer Turner.

Jan was united in marriage to Martin (Bud) Stelloh on June 27, 1981. They celebrated 40 years of marriage.

Jan was a professional volunteer. She spent 36 years as a girl scout leader and served in other top roles in the local Girl Scout system. In 2013 she was awarded the Green Angel Award for her years of service to the Girl Scouts.  She loved children and cared for many youngsters that still call her Grandma Jan. In 1994 she, along with Martin, started Just a Notion Embroidery which Jan and Bud ran together until November 2021. She helped grow Warrenton Baptist Church as a member of WMU, a GA and Acteen leader, Sunday School teacher and youth leader. She was most recently a member of Fellowship Baptist Church where she served as the Treasurer. She also sent smiles and joy through her Folded Hugs Card Ministry.

She served in the VFW Women's Auxiliary helping where she was needed. In her free time, she was the master of scrapbooking, crafting and card making. She loved to go shopping and search for the best deals. She had a sweet tooth, enjoyed baking and licking the bowl. She loved her grandchildren deeply and enjoyed being a part of their sports and activities. She was proud of each one of them. She taught them to make the world a better place and to love Jesus. She was a positive and fun-loving wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by the multitudes who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Marie and Gilbert Turner, Sister Laura Jane Turner and Brother-in-law Roger Dean and sister-in-law Ruth Ann Minellono.

Janet is survived by 2 daughters Kristi Cox (Joe), Kimberly Long (Wayne); 5 grandchildren, Corey Austin, Allison Joe, Zachary Hunter, Kaleb Hunter, and Tyler Joseph all of Kansas City, Missouri. Sister Nancy Dean of Florida, 2 Nephews Derek Dean (Sonya) of Florida and Darren Dean (Laura) of Hawaii. Other relatives and many, many friends.

Funeral Services were held at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton Missouri December 4, 2021. Memorials to VFW post 2180 of Warrenton, Missouri.