Linda Mae Roper, age 63, of Oregon passed away on October 8, 2015 surrounded by her family at her home after a long illness. She was born on March 6, 1952 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison to her parents LeRoy and Lenore (Judd) Cockroft. Linda graduated from Belleville High School in 1970 and then went on to graduate from the LPN program at MATC. On September 2, 1972 she was united in marriage to Howard Roper at the Verona Baptist Church. Linda worked as a nurse at the VA Hospital in Madison for 25 years. She was a member of the Capitoland Christian Center for 30 years. Linda enjoyed making dolls and quilting. Linda is survived by her husband Howard Roper of Oregon, WI, children Michael (Ruth) Roper of Oregon, WI, Patrick (Julie) Roper of Belleville, WI, Ruth Ann (Rick) Rogers of LaFarge, WI, Brent Roper of Oregon, WI, Robert Roper of Oregon, WI, and Elizabeth Roper of Oregon, WI, eight grandchildren Mackenzie, Samuel, Jacob, Lenora, Liberty, Madeline, Zander, and Ryleigh. She is further survived by her siblings Judith (Bliss) Nicholson, Michael (Jeanie Coldiron) Cockroft, Joan (Jerry) Smithback, Constance (Roger) Jameson, and Patrick (Kimberly) Cockroft, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a niece Elaine Graber, and great-niece Faith Fosso. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Verona Baptist Church, 201 S. Main St., Verona, WI with Pastor Stephen Stauffacher and Pastor Rich Gibbs officiating with burial in the Belleville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI. A memorial fund has been established.