Edith M. Cooper, 99, of Pekin, passed away at 11:42 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton.
Born March 27, 1920 in Pekin to Rudolph and Anna (Adcock) Lindstrom, she married Paul L. Cooper on February 3, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa. He died March 14, 2002 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Also preceding her in death are her parents; one brother and two sisters.
Surviving are two sons, Larry D. Cooper of New York City, New York, Randy L. (Jean) Cooper of Rockford; one daughter, Paula S. (Kenneth) Ketelsen of Camas, Washington; three grandchildren, Patrick (Tamyra) Cooper of Cheboygan, Michigan, Jean Marie (Keith) Durst of New York City, New York, David C. Ketelsen of Portland, Oregon and two great-grandchildren, Christopher Cooper and Remington Durst.
She was an 82 year member of First Christian Church in Pekin.
Edith had worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in the 1940’s. She then left there to become a full time homemaker.
Edith enjoyed playing in a Pinochle club with her friends. She also enjoyed wintering with her husband in Destin, Florida for many years. She lived a wonderful life and enjoyed looking nice. She was known at Apostolic Christian Restmor for her colorful socks she wore.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Apostolic Christian Restmor for the care and kindness given to Edith and her family.
Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019 at First Christian Church in Pekin. Pastor Mark Foglio will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Private entombment will follow. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
Born March 27, 1920 in Pekin to Rudolph and Anna (Adcock) Lindstrom, she married Paul L. Cooper on February 3, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa. He died March 14, 2002 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Also preceding her in death are her parents; one brother and two sisters.
Surviving are two sons, Larry D. Cooper of New York City, New York, Randy L. (Jean) Cooper of Rockford; one daughter, Paula S. (Kenneth) Ketelsen of Camas, Washington; three grandchildren, Patrick (Tamyra) Cooper of Cheboygan, Michigan, Jean Marie (Keith) Durst of New York City, New York, David C. Ketelsen of Portland, Oregon and two great-grandchildren, Christopher Cooper and Remington Durst.
She was an 82 year member of First Christian Church in Pekin.
Edith had worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in the 1940’s. She then left there to become a full time homemaker.
Edith enjoyed playing in a Pinochle club with her friends. She also enjoyed wintering with her husband in Destin, Florida for many years. She lived a wonderful life and enjoyed looking nice. She was known at Apostolic Christian Restmor for her colorful socks she wore.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Apostolic Christian Restmor for the care and kindness given to Edith and her family.
Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019 at First Christian Church in Pekin. Pastor Mark Foglio will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Private entombment will follow. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
Edith M. Cooper, 99, of Pekin, passed away at 11:42 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton.
Born March 27, 1920 in Pekin to Rudolph and Anna (Adcock) Lindstrom, she married Paul L. Cooper on February 3, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa. He died March 14, 2002 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Also preceding her in death are her parents; one brother and two sisters.
Surviving are two sons, Larry D. Cooper of New York City, New York, Randy L. (Jean) Cooper of Rockford; one daughter, Paula S. (Kenneth) Ketelsen of Camas, Washington; three grandchildren, Patrick (Tamyra) Cooper of Cheboygan, Michigan, Jean Marie (Keith) Durst of New York City, New York, David C. Ketelsen of Portland, Oregon and two great-grandchildren, Christopher Cooper and Remington Durst.
She was an 82 year member of First Christian Church in Pekin.
Edith had worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in the 1940’s. She then left there to become a full time homemaker.
Edith enjoyed playing in a Pinochle club with her friends. She also enjoyed wintering with her husband in Destin, Florida for many years. She lived a wonderful life and enjoyed looking nice. She was known at Apostolic Christian Restmor for her colorful socks she wore.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Apostolic Christian Restmor for the care and kindness given to Edith and her family.
Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019 at First Christian Church in Pekin. Pastor Mark Foglio will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Private entombment will follow. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
Born March 27, 1920 in Pekin to Rudolph and Anna (Adcock) Lindstrom, she married Paul L. Cooper on February 3, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa. He died March 14, 2002 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Also preceding her in death are her parents; one brother and two sisters.
Surviving are two sons, Larry D. Cooper of New York City, New York, Randy L. (Jean) Cooper of Rockford; one daughter, Paula S. (Kenneth) Ketelsen of Camas, Washington; three grandchildren, Patrick (Tamyra) Cooper of Cheboygan, Michigan, Jean Marie (Keith) Durst of New York City, New York, David C. Ketelsen of Portland, Oregon and two great-grandchildren, Christopher Cooper and Remington Durst.
She was an 82 year member of First Christian Church in Pekin.
Edith had worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in the 1940’s. She then left there to become a full time homemaker.
Edith enjoyed playing in a Pinochle club with her friends. She also enjoyed wintering with her husband in Destin, Florida for many years. She lived a wonderful life and enjoyed looking nice. She was known at Apostolic Christian Restmor for her colorful socks she wore.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Apostolic Christian Restmor for the care and kindness given to Edith and her family.
Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019 at First Christian Church in Pekin. Pastor Mark Foglio will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Private entombment will follow. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
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