09/15/2026
❤️ Celebrating Mary & Steve — The End of an Era and a Beautiful New Beginning ❤️
Yesterday was a very special and bittersweet day as Mary and Steve officially closed on the sale of Mary’s Market, after more than 30 years in business serving our local communities.
What started as a business became something so much bigger. With locations in Festus and Bloomsdale, Mary’s Market has been a familiar part of life for so many families over the years.
For more than three decades, Mary and Steve have opened their doors, greeted familiar faces, supported their communities, worked countless hours, and built relationships that went far beyond business. In a small town, that means something. ❤️
You don’t build a successful business for 30+ years without hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, and a genuine commitment to the people you serve. Mary and Steve should be incredibly proud of what they created and, even more importantly, of the legacy they leave behind.
Yesterday, one chapter officially came to a close—but what an incredible chapter it has been!
Two stores. Two communities. More than 30 years. Thousands of customers, countless friendships, and a lifetime of memories.
Congratulations, Mary and Steve! 🥂 May this next chapter bring you time to relax, travel, enjoy each other, make new memories, and appreciate everything you worked so hard to accomplish.
Thank you for being such a special part of Festus and Bloomsdale for all these years.
Here’s to Mary & Steve, to Mary’s Market, and to a very well-deserved new beginning! ❤️🎉