Milford Cooper

Roseville, Illinois Funeral Services for Milford Cooper, 64, of Roseville, formerly of Aledo, will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at Trimble Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Milford Cooper Memorial Fund. Milford died suddenly on Monday, January 13, 2003, at his home in Roseville after dedicating this last year to caring for his wife, Martha, who died on January 5, 2003. Milford was born on February 14, 1938 in Paris, Illinois, to Donald Carroll and Mildred Josephine (Robison) Cooper. He married Martha L. McDonald on October 4, 1957 in Rushville, Illinois. Milford was a dedicated employee with John Deere Plow and Planter Works of Moline; as a Custodian for Aledo High School; with Wilson Food's of Monmouth and he retired from Mike Madrid of Layfayette, Indiana. Milford was an antique engine enthusist, always tinkering with them. He also enjoyed traveling and flea markets. He truly enjoyed his family and the time he spent with them. Milford is survived by his children and their spouses: Brad and Daisy Cooper of Aledo; Becky Driscoll and her companion, Jim Brown of Lake Elsinore, CA; Bonny and Jerry Heinrichs of Aledo and David and Stacy Cooper of Lebanon, IN; 4 sisters and their spouses:Karen and Kenny Brunner of Chrisman, IL; Sharon and Mike Summey of Effingham, IL; Sheila and Dave Allison of Springfield, OH and Donna and Roy Brown of Chrisman, IL ; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and two lovingly expected. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Martha. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family by clicking the 'Sing Memorial Guestbook' icon on this page. END OF OBITUARY