Marilyn James-Beeler

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

Marilyn was born July 21, 1946, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Norma (Renner) Myers. She married Danny Lee Beeler on October 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, Indiana

Nickie Scott – Portland, Indiana

Her step-children: Hassie Esparza – Indianapolis, Indiana

Tressie Monroe (husband Doug) – Portland, Indiana

Tonya Roser (husband Chris) – Portland, Indiana

Heidi McGinnis (husband George) – Portland, Indiana

Her siblings: Robert Myers (wife Blanche) – Norwalk, Ohio

Vera Sue McBride (husband Roger) – Lakeland, Florida

Pam Wianans (husband Dan) – Decatur, Indiana

Cheryl Dunning – Portland, Indiana

14 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. – 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, Indiana.

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