Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Erie United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Erie United Methodist Church.
Marcia was born on December 8, 1950, in Morrison, IL to Robert “Glenn” and Mary (Beemer) Miller. She graduated from Erie High School in 1969 and went on to attend the University of Iowa, graduating in 1973. As a student she was a member of the Scottish Highlanders and Alpha Gamma Delta sorority where she made lifelong friends.
Marcia worked as a self-employed real estate broker her entire adult life, taking over the family business of Miller Real Estate. She proudly served as Mayor of Erie from 2001-2025. She loved coaching, and coached boys golf and girls basketball for many years. In addition, she was a substitute teacher in the Erie Schools. Marcia was the biggest Hawkeye fan, attending home games for over 50 years and traveling to see the Hawkeyes play any chance she could.
Marcia is survived by her son, Callen Smith of Erie, IL; daughter, Emily (Michael) Weaver of Iowa City, IA; brothers, Kenn (Janice) Miller of Naperville, IL, Doug (Christi) Miller of St. Charles, MO; grandchildren, Benjamin Weaver, Laurel Weaver; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Bob Miller. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.
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To the Family,
Erie lost one of its premier citizens. I knew Marcia growing up and followed her battle with cancer through my sister Missy. My deepest sympathy to the family.
May her memory serve as a blessing.
I’m so sorry for your loss I grew up around them and went to school with Emily who
I’m very proud of we send our deepest sorrows to the family may she rest in peace