Marilyn Rose Ordway, 80, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, at her home.

She was born March 4, 1936, in Defiance, to Eddie and Mildred (Merz) Otto. She retired from Campbells, where she was a Line Worker. She was a member of the Defiance Moose and AMVETS and loved to sing karaoke.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Eddie Riebesehl, Jeff Roberts and Christopher Ordway.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Eddie and Mildred Otto, daughter, Janet (Balentine) Riebesehl and son, Bruce Riebesehl.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 2:00 pm until the funeral service at 7:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance with Rev. David Brobston officiating.  Memorials are suggested to Marilyns family.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.schafferfh.com.