- Date Of Birth: September 24, 1926
- Date Of Death: August 11, 2022
- State: California
Martha Chellew of Harbor City, California died in her home on August 11, 2022. She was 95.
Martha was born in Peoria, Illinois on September 24, 1926. Always known to those close to her as Marts, she lived with her parents and her sister Jean in Illinois and Albuquerque, New Mexico before moving to Los Angeles in 1942. She graduated from St. Andrew High School in Pasadena and Immaculate Heart College in the city. Marts was an elementary teacher in the LA County School System for 31 years. Before and after her retirement, she cared for her parents in their home in Harbor City.
Marts loved to read westerns, mysteries, and her Bible.
Family was most important to Marts. As a daughter, sister, and cherished aunt, her love, generosity, and caring nature were felt by generations of her extended family.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to Theresa Jaramillo, Mildred Cabanas, Dina, Mely, and all the caregivers who provided Marts with wonderful care and companionship.
Marts was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Chellew and Stasia (Sweeney) Chellew, her sister Jean (Chellew) McGann, and her brother-in-law Jack McGann.
She is survived by her nephews Steve (Ruth) McGann, Tony (Kathy) McGann, Matt (Debbie) McGann, Brian (Tricia) McGann, Greg (Leta) McGann, and Ed Profumo, her niece Marty (McGann) Profumo, and many great nephews and great nieces.
