April Cooper, 64, Stratford, Iowa
STRATFORD, Iowa—April Lynn Cooper, 64, of Stratford, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Stratford Specialty Care, with her family by her side.
She was born on October 23, 1961, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Armstrong) Guinn. When she was a child, April moved with her family to Madrid, Iowa. She graduated from Madrid High School in 1980. In 1982, April married Jeff Tilley, and from this union three children were born. She spent her career taking care of others.
She enjoyed coloring, crafts, bowling, camping, and going out on boat rides with family and friends. She loved the Minnesota Vikings and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Guinn; and two brothers, Lee and Michael.
April is survived by her children, Jeremy Tilley, Tricia Tilley, and Caleb Tilley; grandchildren, Hailie Tilley, Bryon Tilley, Hannah Tilley, Oaklynn Tilley, and Gracelynn Tilley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to the staff at Stratford Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets in Boone. Online condolences may be left to April’s family at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.
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