Word has been received that Thelma May Beam, 81, of Springfield, Oh., died Oct. 7 in Springfield. Mrs. Beam was active in the United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Eastern Star for 63 years. She was a past worthy Matron from the Deshler Chapter (in 1961). Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Ernest; daughter, Patricia M. Reichenbaugh, of Toledo; Link W. Beam (and wife Sharon)) of Springfield; Elaine K. Soper (and husband, Thomas), of Perrysburg; grandchildren Rick, Rob, and Joe Reichenbaugh, and Elizabeth Soper, and seven great-grandchildren. At one time Mr. and Mrs. Beam owned a shoe store in Deshler.