PARIS, Ill. - Mary Ellen "Mel" Bibo, 86, of Paris, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Meadows Manor North in Terre Haute, Ind. She was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Tuscola, Ill., the daughter of the late Walter and Buelah (Burmeister) Weasel. She married John J. Bibo on Aug. 1, 1953, in Pesotum, Ill. He preceded her in death June 19, 1993.

Survivors include two sons, J. Michael (Patti) Bibo of Galesburg, Ill., and Douglas Bibo of Las Vegas; two grandsons, Matt (Sarah) Bibo of Shorewood, Ill., and Greg Bibo of Galesburg; and three great-grandchildren, Addison, Alivia, and Mattux, all of Shorewood.

Mel attended school in Tuscola and went on to attend Colorado Women's College before earning her bachelor's degree in English from Millikin University, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. As the wife of an Air Force Officer, Mel moved many times and lived in many parts of the country prior to returning to John's home in Paris in 1973.

Mel was a member of First United Methodist Church of Paris. She had served on the boards of United Way of Edgar County and the former Edgar County Children's Home. She was also co-chair of Positive Youth Development. In addition, she was a devoted member of the Edgar Cemetery Board for many years, where she worked diligently to preserve and replenish the trees of the cemetery. She especially enjoyed Bridge, and was a member of the Paris Duplicate Bridge Club as well as the famous "Party Bridge Gals." Mel was happiest when enjoying her family and friends. She had a contagious smile and will be greatly missed.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Edgar Cemetery Tree Fund.

Services celebrating Mel's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. CST Friday, March 10, 2017, at Templeton Funeral Home in Paris. Burial will follow in Edgar Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences at:

www.TempletonFuneralHome.com