John M. “Mike” “Pappy”
Cooper, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:25 am July 5, 2017 at
the VA Hospital Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born August 12,
1946 in Petersburg, Illinois the son of Virgil Franklin and Mary
Elizabeth Hubbard Cooper. He married Carolyn Sue Freeman and later
married Betty Marie Selser
Mike is survived by his
children, Robert “Mike” (Carrie) Cooper and Becky Cooper both of
Galesburg; three brothers, Glen Cooper of Beardstown, Illinois, Danny
Cooper of Galesburg and Robert Cooper of Athens, Illinois; his
sister, Nancy Honea of Petersburg; eight grandchildren, five great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by
his parents, his son, Christopher Cooper, three sisters, Lois Glenn,
Betty and Margaret Cooper and two brothers, Gerald and Gary Cooper.
Mike served in the US Army
from 1966-1968 as a field wireman. He was stationed at Ft. Sill,
Oklahoma. Mike had received the Sharpshooter Medal and the Good
Conduct Medal.
Mike had worked for Gates
Rubber Company from July 23, 1968 to his retirement on August 1,
1998. He graduated from Petersburg Harris High school in 1965. He
enjoyed making quilts, remodeling and working on cars and mowers. He
was a great handyman.
Visitation is scheduled
from 5:00-7:00 pm Monday, July 10, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West
Galesburg Chapel. Military Honors will be at 7:00 pm Monday by VFW
2257/Legion 285 Veterans Honor Guard. Cremation will follow services.
Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made
at www.h-p-w.com
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