Muriel O. Cooper

   Muriel O. Cooper, 84, of South Sioux City, NE passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2019, at a local hospital.

   Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Whitfield United Methodist Church in Sioux City with Reverend Liz Tucker officiating.  Following the service, there will be a luncheon and a time of fellowship.  Burial will follow at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery at Inwood, IA.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City.

    Muriel, the daughter of Samuel and Blanche (Twedt) Berkland, was born July 25, 1934, at the family farm near Inwood, IA.  She grew up and attended school in the Inwood area.

   On October 8, 1955, Muriel was united in marriage to Lyle F. Cooper in Sioux Falls, SD and this union was blessed with four children.

   Muriel was a member of Whitfield United Methodist Church.

   She is survived by her children: Kris (John) Rock of Bellevue, NE, Nancy Johnston of Toledo, OH, Steve Cooper of Omaha, NE and Linda (David) Schaaf of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous cousins; nieces; and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lyle on September 30, 2003; her son-in-law, George Johnston; and her sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Charles Benson.