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Mildred K. Cooper-Troyer

Mildred K. Cooper-Troyer, 97, of rural LaFontaine, IN, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at 3:40 a.m. at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine.

Mrs. Cooper-Troyer was a lifetime member of Jalapa Methodist Church, a graduate of Sweetser High School and a 50-year member of the LaFontaine Order of the Eastern Star.

She was born July 13, 1913, in Grant County to Don and Naomi Owings Malott. She married Robert H. Cooper on July 3, 1934. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1984. She then married Charles R. Troyer on April 8, 1986. Mr. Troyer preceded her in death in 1998.

Survivors include a daughter, Janice (Ralph) Dawes, of rural LaFontaine; a son, Jon (Diana) Cooper, of Alexandria; three stepsons, Dave Troyer, John Troyer and James Troyer; six grandchildren, Debra (Jan) Finch, Kathie Dawes, Greg (Debra) Dawes, Lisa (Jerry) Enyeart, Cindi Cooper and Nick Cooper; and eight great-grandchildren.

Calling is Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with an Order of the Eastern Star service at 7:30 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with calling one hour prior to the service. Rev. Mick Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in the LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery in LaFontaine.

Preferred memorials are to Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center Activities Fund in care of McDonald Funeral Home, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, 46940.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.