Robert E. Cross Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 30, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Robert E. Cross of Metamora, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert E. Cross to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lyle M. Cross and Mary McCullough Cross; and his wife Helen L. Hatton. He is survived by: his brother Stan; his children, Lisbeth Leigh Lewis (Tom), John Todd Cross (Marilyn), Scott Cross and Stephen Cross (Jeanne); and his grandchildren, Robyn Brown (Jordan), Megan Mansell (Patrick), Alex Cross, Noah Cross, Gwyneth Cross, Deirdre Oetken (Jacob) and Joseph Cross. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's honor to a local animal shelter or to Reclaimed in Metamora.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mason Funeral Homes

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April 5, 2026

Richard Hatton wrote a sympathy message

“Condolences to you from the Hatton family in California. All of us were sad to hear of Bob's passing, but he lived a long and full life. Bob was a big influence on our lives during the time we lived close by in Metamora.”

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