Michael Allen Cooper

Michael Allen Cooper, age 68, of Ligonier, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at home as the result of natural causes. Mike had battled cancer for seven months and had recently beat it with a cancer free test. He was born on June 30, 1954, the son of Wade and Kathryn Cooper in West Virginia.

He is survived by his daughter, Christina (Jason) McDonald of Millersburg; granddaughter, Courtney (Cory) Absher of Fort Wayne; four siblings, Jack Cooper, Jim Cooper, Mary Harris, and Sandra Clair; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mike enjoyed shooting pool, playing poker, riding his mopeds, and sitting on the porch. He especially loved watching wrestling on TV with his neighbor, Rick and spending time with his beloved girls, Christina and Courtney.

A funeral service will be held in Mike’s honor will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 2pm at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. Brother Bill McDonald will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier.

Family and friends will be received from 11am - 2pm prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Goshen Health Foundation, PO Box 139, Goshen, IN 46526.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.