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NORTH MANCHESTER – Mary Opal Cole Eckert, 72, of Beaver Dam, Claypool, died Dec. 24, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Nov. 17, 1953, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Edward and Opal Jean Fletcher Cole. On Jan. 20, 1973, Mary married the love of her life, Michael Eckert, who survives.
In honoring Mary, friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life to be held at the Willard Depot, 541 S. Main St., Willard, Ohio, on Jan. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m.
The family of Mary has entrusted McKee Mortuary with her care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.
