Memorials may be made to Independence Center, St. Louis, MO Michael Cook, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the age of 41. Loving husband of Angela Cook (nee: Bryant), dear son of Paul Steve Cook and Paula (Billie) Grooms; dear brother of Steven (Kellie) Cook, Michelle (Rick) Wiedenhoeft, Marc (Diane) Grooms, Amy (Thomas) Johnston, Tiffany (Ryan) Ghramley and Paul (Courtney) Cook; beloved grandson of Helen Lopeman; Michael was a beloved uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend to many. He is preceded in death by his grandpa, William Earnest Lopeman, grandma, Edith V. Grooms, grandpa, Billy R. Grooms and his great-uncle, Erwin V. Fischer. He was employed as a Factory Worker for 12 years and a member of the Independence Center.