Eleanor M Blanchard, 75, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance.

She was born on May 1, 1938 to Fred and Esther (Mulligan) Heideprim in Defiance. On June 13, 1970 Eleanor married Curtis Blanchard.

She was a member of  the Ohio State Women of the Church of God serving on the State and Local levels.  Eleanor worked for H & R Block, Defiance, Bill Finn's Tax Service, Defiance and the Zeller Corporation, Defiance.  Eleanor worked as a Office Worker/Tax Preparer

Eleanor is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Curtis, special sons, Rob Kaminski of Reedley, CA, Todd Bush of Perrysburg, Sam Slusser of Defiance, special daughters, Janet Kaminiski of Reedley, CA, Cindy Bush of Perrysburg, Debbie Slusser of Defiance, adopted sons, Warren  Blanchard, Pete Blanchard of Paulding, adopted daughter, Michelle Robison of Napoleon, step grandson, Jason Robison.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sister-in-laws, Alice & Bonnie Heideprim, brother, Carl Heideprim and a nephew, Greg Heideprim.

Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Schaffer Funeral Home.  Additional visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Monday prior to the services.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on  Monday, January 20, 2014 at the funeral home with Rev.Dr. John McFarland and Rev. Tim Yazel officiating.   Burial will follow at Riverview Memory Gardens.

The family request memorials be made to the Women of Ohio Church of God, First Baptist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.schafferfh.com