Margaret L. Murphy Beard Madlem, 99, of Marshall, IL passed away 3:00 AM Sunday, April 24, 2022. Mrs. Madlem was born on July 7, 1922 in Marshall, IL, the daughter of Russell and Ethel (Menk) Murphy. She retired from the First National Bank of Marshall, IL and had formerly been a book keeper for the Marathon Bulk Plant at West union, IL and had also been employed by Zschau Florist and the Marshall Advocate. She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church , rural Marshall, IL and served as the church treasure for several years. Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Sue (Steve) Shawler of West Union, IL; two grandchildren, Eric Shawler of Martinsville, IL and Amy Shawler of West Terre Haute, IN; a brother, Ray Murphy of Marshall, IL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Carl Beard and Aeel Madlem; two brothers, Donald and Richard Murphy and several nephews. Services in honor of her life will be 1:00 PM Wednesday at Pearce Funeral Home with Dan Crews officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:30 AM until service time on Wednesday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Zion United Methodist Church or to the Marshall Cemetery Association. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.