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Marlys Beetz Obituary
Born: October 9, 1947 in Amboy, IL
Died: March 7, 2022 in Dixon, IL
Marlys R. Beetz, 74 of Amboy passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at KSB Hospital, Dixon, surrounded by family due to complications from pneumonia.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. John Kalebaugh officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Sublette. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m in the funeral home.
Marlys was born October 9, 1947 in Amboy to Walter and Apalda (Pierce) Erbes. She married James Beetz on May 6, 1967 in Mendota.
Marlys enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, and loved going on fishing and camping vacations.
Those left to honor her memory are her husband, James Beetz of Amboy; their four children, Tina (Rick) Eastabrooks of Morrison, Laura (Eric) Pearson of Milan, Chad Beetz (fiancé Christy Kresal) of Elgin and Justin Beetz of Amboy; grandchildren Tawny (Shelby) Miller of Como, Gatlin (Mikeila) Eastabrooks of Dixon, Connor Pearson and Sommer Pearson of Milan, Dristin Beetz of Dixon and Brooke Beetz of Springdale, AR; one great grandchild, Lily Beetz of Springdale, AR; siblings Denis (Ella Erbes), Ed Erbes and Arlette (Dan) Senn and brother-in-law, Bill (Chris) Beetz or Sarasota, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Jolene Lindenmeyer and brother-in-law Robert Lindenmeyer, nephew Matthew Beetz and mother-in-law Lois Beetz.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.merrittfh.com
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Butch and Judy Bonnell Griswold
March 14, 2022
Butch and I were so sorry to hear about Marlys's passing. I was in shock when I read her obituary. We were best friends growing up and spent a lot of time at each other's homes. Memories I'll never forget. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Judy Bonnell Griswold
March 14, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Judy Marsili
March 12, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Marlys's passing. She was such a sweet person. I enjoyed our times together when our two youngest ones were little. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian and Diane Crawford
March 10, 2022
Words can't express our deepest sympathy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember our Minnesota trips.
Janet Jones
March 10, 2022
So sorry to hear of Marlys’ passing. You all have my deepest sympathy!
Kristin Campbell
March 10, 2022
I'm so very sorry to hear about Marlys. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficulty time.
Stan & Donna Knipfer
March 9, 2022
Sorry to hear about Marlys passing, enjoyed meeting her in Minnesota at the lake and eating in Amana, Iowa
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