Marilyn "Ione" Beals (90) of Effingham

Marilyn “Ione” Beals, 90, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home.

In accordance with her wishes her body will be cremated. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham. Private family burial will follow in Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 prior to the service at the church. Services are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham.

Memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.

Ione was born on December 23, 1932 in Effingham County, IL. She was the daughter of Wm. “Bill” and Mamie (Knierim) Ohnesorge. She married Keith Beals on March 16, 1952 at VanTrees Methodist Church in rural Shumway. She was currently a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham. Two loving sons were born to this couple, Kevin of Lake Mattoon and Kurt of Effingham. Those preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Keith; sister, Eileen Wente; and brothers, Roland, Gene, and George.

Surviving are her sons, Kevin (wife, Barbara) and Kurt; sisters, Ruth White and Sandra LeCrone; brother, Roger; three granddaughters, Carly Marie Beals, Kelsy Joelle Mayse, and Shaina Lynelle Wood; and several great-grandchildren.