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Donna J. Cooper
Donna J. Cooper
Marion
Donna J. Cooper, 89, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away March 17, 2025. Services: 11 AM, Monday, March 24, 2025, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Friends may call from 10 to 11 AM, Monday, March 24 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Entombment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website under the obituary for Donna J. Cooper, under the video tab starting at 11 AM, Monday, March 24.
Survivors include two daughters, Candis R. Cooper of The Woodlands, TX and Carla A. (Robert) Epley of Carrollton, TX; one son, John C. (Sandy) Cooper of Marion; granddaughter, Heather (Bill) Maris of Downers Grove, IL; great-grandsons, Liam and Evan; and nieces.
Preceding her in death were husband Richard K. Cooper; parents, John and Leona Froning; and sister, LaVon Kottman.
Donna was born on April 19, 1935, in Stanley, IA. She married Richard Cooper on May 29, 1955.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences are welcome at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
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