Marianne Beams DeLuca, 82, formerly of Mercer County, died Oct. 17, 2012, at a hospital in Sun Lakes, Ariz.

She was born June 20, 1930, to Glen and Delilah Powell Beams. On July 22, 1952, she married William DeLuca, who survives.

Also surviving is a brother, Ted Beams of Florida.

She graduated in 1948 from Celina High School and in 1952 from Bowling Green State University. She taught many years in California at a school for the deaf.

She was a member of the former Wabash Church.

Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery on a later date.

Condolences may be sent to 24017 S. Agate Dr., Sun Lakes, Ariz. 85248.