McLeansboro stalwart Robert “Bob” Mezo, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, October 15, 2021 at his residence surrounded by close family.  Bob was born in McLeansboro, Illinois on August 22, 1939 to John Wilson Mezo and Geneva (Deitz) Mezo. Bob attended East Side grade school where he “got my brains”, as he put it, leaving many teachers bald-headed in his wake. Bob later became a landscaper and lawn care specialist, tending to the yards of many...

Marcia Dee Moore, 88, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on October 5, 2021 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia. She was born January 5, 1933 in Delafield, IL to James Otha and Edna (Krueger) Hart.  Marcia married Ernest Jackson Moore on February 9, 1952 and he preceded her in death.  Marcia always put her family first.  She was a home maker who proudly raised her three boys. Marcia was a true people person who never met a stranger, she always...

Cynthia Sue Wicks (Bogan), age 80, went to her heavenly home on September 21, 2021.  The evening before her passing the entire family gathered around her bedside to send her off with a joyous celebration of praise and singing. Cyndi was born on December 13, 1940 and is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Alma Bogan, and her brother Paul Matthews, Sr. (all of Dahlgren, IL). She married David Frank Wicks, Sr. at Dahlgren United Methodist Church on June 26, 1959.  They have...

Robert Thomas Miller, 65, of Centralia, IL passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Robert was born June 26, 1956 in Centralia, IL to Roland Robert Miller & Eunice (Badgett) Miller.  On November 17, 2018 he married Marla Lynn (Decker) Miller who survives. He worked as a pharmacist for over 20 years, and retired from the profession.  He was also a Pastor at Ashley United Methodist Church for 2 years.  He was a member...

David Michael Cross, 61, of Dahlgren, IL passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. David was born December 2, 1959 in Ottawa, IL to Albert Wayne Cross & Nannie Estelle (Beasley) Cross.  On March 5, 1982 he married Debbie Darlene (Clark) Cross who survives. David worked for the Village of Belle Rive Water Department for many years.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved all things outdoors.  He loved to hunt, fish,...

Virginia Aline (Hutcheson) Erwin, 77, of Dale, IL passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. Virginia was born on December 2, 1943 at her family’s home in Dale, IL to Harrison & Norabelle (Lemay) Hutcheson.  On November 28, 1962 she married Carl Erwin, who preceded her in death. Virginia had previously worked in Elder Care by helping out Senior Citizens in their homes and helping with housekeeping.  She was a member of the...

Melanie Jayne Arthur, 57, of Harrisburg, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her son’s home in Broughton, IL. She was born in Michigan on August 7, 1964 to Clayton Russell and Betty (Jones) Russell. Melanie was a homemaker and also previously worked at Hunt’s gas station in Dale, IL.  She enjoyed singing, cookouts, fish frys, going to yard sales, getting makeovers, going shopping, and spending time with her family.  She previously attended the New Life...

Larry Keith Madison, 79, of Columbia, MO passed away on August 8, 2021 at The Neighborhoods by TigerPlace skilled nursing care in Columbia, MO following a long battle for several years with Parkinson’s disease, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Larry was born in Alton, IL on December 31, 1943 to his parents Wayne Keith Madison and Helen Madge (Hise) Madison. Larry worked as the Maintenance Manager for the Walt Disney World Polynesian Resort for over 30 years, and participated...

John Walter Williams, 87, a resident of Enfield, IL passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. John was born February 13, 1934 in Buzzard Roost, IL to Walter Lee Williams and Rosa Leota (Page) Williams.  On December 19, 1959 he married Karen Gene (Keiger) Williams, who survives. John was a farmer, who began farming in 1963.  He also worked for the Vernois Stove Foundry in Mt. Vernon, IL for 16 years.  John was a U.S. Military...

Christine Veronica (Backus) Downen, 81, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. She was born on January 31, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents George Backus and Veronica (Byk) Backus, who both preceded her in death. On November 10, 2020 she married John Edward Downen, who survives.  Christine was of the Catholic faith and worked as a secretary. There will be no formal services at this time.