Debra “Debbie” Marie Cooper Age 67, of Rice Lake, WI, died Monday, February 13, 2023 in Rice Lake.

She was born on August 19, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to Knut and Olive (Roth) Stensrud.

Debbie graduated from Tilden Technical High School in Chicago and then worked for the Kodak Company for 10 years. She was married to James Cooper on November 24, 1981 in Chicago. They moved to Rice Lake in 2002 and worked at St. Croix Turtle Casino and at Shirley’s Big O. She enjoyed reading, gardening, going to yard sales and spoiling her nieces and nephews. Debbie was a Godmother to many children because everyone loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmer; 3 stepchildren, Becky, Jamie and Jimmy Jr.; 7 step grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; half sister, Boliana Stensrud; 2 sisters, Lilly (Ricky) Fau and Doreen (Fred) Miller; a brother, Rich Stensrud; sister-in-law, Jennifer McNicholas; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Keith Stensrud; a niece, Kiersten Summerlin.

A celebration of her life will be held from 4-7PM Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake with a prayer service to begin at 6:30PM.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations would be appreciated.

Last Update: Feb 17, 2023 7:21 am CST