Donna Sue Argo, age 77, of Shelby, died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus with her family at her side. Her death follows a brief illness.
Born February 1, 1949 in Willard, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Gladys (Blankenship) Frisby. Donna graduated from Plymouth High School in 1967 and later attended the Mansfield Business College where she earned an associate’s degree in accounting. On July 15, 1967, Donna married Rexford “Rex” Argo and together they celebrated nearly 59 years of marriage.
After working for some time at Warren Rupp, Donna proudly owned and operated Bases Loaded in Shelby. Since 1988, the store has been a welcoming place where Donna shared her love of sporting and non-sporting cards, memorabilia, and homemade gifts while enjoying conversations and lasting friendships with her customers. She also worked as the business manager for Rex’s business, Argo’s Tree Service. She enjoyed quilting and creating beautiful handmade items. Each Christmas, she quilted gifts for her family and made items such as potholders, ornaments, and other handmade treasures to sell at her store. She enjoyed her time at Snap Fitness where she made many friends. Above all, Donna’s life passion was her family. Whether she was baking Christmas cookies or cooking her Sunday dinners, she made sure all knew they were welcome to her home.
Donna is survived by her husband, Rex; daughters: Amy Schroeder of Mansfield, Tina Garn of Middletown, Teri Argo of Mansfield, Amber (Tom) Reed of Shelby, and Misty Argo (Jason Kiley) of Galena; grandchildren: Brandon Grimmer, Zachary Schroeder, Gage Schroeder, Scottie Brown, Alex Reinersman, Justin Bigelow, Jordan Bigelow, Jenna Bigelow, Evan Reed, Ella Reed, Emma Kiser, Peyton Kiley, and Lincoln Kiley; great grandchildren: Lilliana, Gladys, Terrence, Romeo, Owen, Hazel, and Liam; sister: Wanda Frisby; special aunt: Gayola Gillum; her dog: Ryder; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her sister, RuthAnn Russell.
Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby also one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11am. Burial will immediately follow in Oakland Cemetery. Donna’s cousin, David Gillum, will officiate the services.
Care for Donna and her family is being provided by Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Condolences may be left on their website at penwellfuneralhome.com or on their Facebook page.
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