Marilyn James-Beeler

Marilyn James-Beeler, age 79, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at her home in Decatur. 

Marilyn was born July 21, 1946, in Portland, the daughter of Charles and Norma (Renner) Myers. She married Danny Lee Beeler on Oct. 27, 1979, and he passed away on May 10, 1996. She was a member of the Portland Moose Lodge Auxiliary and Portland Eagles Lodge. 

Survivors include:

Her children — Kathleen Beeler (partner: Britt), Decatur, and Nickie Scott, Portland

Her stepchildren — Hassie Esparza, Indianapolis, Tressie Monroe (husband: Doug), Portland, Tonya Roser (husband: Chris), Portland, and Heidi McGinnis (husband: George), Portland

Her siblings — Robert Myers (wife: Blanche), Norwalk, Ohio, Vera Sue McBride (husband: Roger), Lakeland, Florida, Pam Wianans (husband: Dan), Decatur, and Cheryl Dunning, Portland

Fourteen grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Myers.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, east of Geneva. 

Memorials may be directed to the family of Marilyn James-Beeler in care of Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.