Margaret Copus

Verona - Margaret Copus, age 69, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona. She was born November 4, 1939 in , Limas Center, WI; the daughter of Merrill and Betty (Hadley) C. Elphick. Margaret is survived by her children Cynthia Copus – Pulvermacher, of Janesville, WI; son Charles R. Copus, of Monona, WI; one brother Jim (Elinor) Elphick, of Pardeeville, WI; one sister, Shirley (George) Barlass, of Janesville, WI; four grandchildren, Theresa (Nic) Getchel, of Milton, WI; Jeremy James, of Edgerton, WI; Michael James, of Janesville, WI; Charles Copus, of Stoughton, WI; three great grandchildren, Kaylee, Devon and Ashton, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant brother Stanley Elphick and one sister Carol Grandt. A private memorial service will be held. Memorials may be directed to: Cindy Copus-Pulvermacher 103 N. Washington St. Janesville, WI 53548 for a memorial fund being established in memory of Margaret. Margaret’s family would like to thank Badger Prairie Health Care Center for their exceptional care of Margaret. They also wish to thank Hospice and her many friends. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.