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Merle Cooper Obituary
Merle (nee Cooper) Cooper. Retired Chicago Public Elementary School Teacher. Born January 4, 1932 to the late Rudolph Cooper and Annette Friedman. Beloved wife of Bernard "Bernie" Cooper; devoted mother of Lynne Weinstein (Michael) Reisner, Michael Weinstein and Andrew Weinstein (Kate Hewitt); caring step-mother of Robert (Micki) Cooper; cherished grandmother of Jordan and Julie Reisner, Emily and Benjamin Weinstein, Cooper and Henry Weinstein and Jessica and David Cooper; also survived by many dear and loving family and friends. Funeral services, Sunday, February 17, 2013, 1:30 pm at Temple Emanuel, 5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Funeral Home, Wilmette, IL, 847-256-5700 www.weinsteinfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Merle's memory may be made to the American Liver Foundation, www.liverfoundation.org.
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for Merle Cooper
February 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Cooper and Weinstein family.Merle was my dearest friend throughtout the years at Columbus school and we remained friends to this day.I shall truly miss her humor and friendship.My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.Love-Harriet Becharas
Betty Eaton
February 20, 2013
Merle and I met recently in a new MahJongg group. I would like to extend my condolences to Bernie and all her family. She was very private and gave no indication that she was ill. We will miss her.
Betty Eaton
161 E. Chicago Ave. # 42A
Chicago, IL 60611
Beth & John Anderson
February 18, 2013
Thinking of you all on this day and wishing you the best. We are sorry for your loss.
Ann Weisman
February 16, 2013
Merle and I were best friends and had a daily phone call. I will miss her greatly and will always remember this special and warm lady.
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Sallie and Alan Gratch
February 15, 2013
Our condolences to Merle's family on the loss of one very special woman whom I knew through my sister, Ann Weisman. I know Merle meant a great deal to Ann who never missed a day speaking to Merle on the phone. Merle had a welcoming way about her. She will be missed by us all.
February 15, 2013
Lynne, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts go out to you and your entire family at this time of sorrow. She will be missed. Love Nancy & John
February 15, 2013
Lynne and family .... Dear Lynne we are so so sorry about your Mom. For all the years we've known her she was always a warm, gracious lady. Please accept our deepest sympathy ... and relay it to Bernie.
Fondly, Joan & Ned Lufrano
Marcia and Mike Lyman and family
February 15, 2013
Lynne and Family, so sorry for your loss. I only hope that your loving memories of your mother and grandmother bring you comfort during these difficult times.
Veronica Chemers
February 15, 2013
My friend of 40 years and co-worker at Von Humboldt Elementary School. Although I am a Christian, I went to Temple with Merle when she asked me. We held prayers privately every morning at 7:00am.
I will miss my dear friend a lot and forever.
Mike & Nancy Hill
February 15, 2013
We were sorry to read of Merle's death in today's paper. She was a lovely lady who was interested in all that was going on in the world. We were fortunate to meet Bernie and Merle in Phoenix at an Elderhostel program on Frank Lloyd Wright and we instantly became friends. Since then they have visited us in St. Charles and we have met for lunch in Chicago. We also kept in touch with cards and the internet. We will miss her and send our love to Bernie and all of her family. Peace and Love, Mike and Nancy Hill
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