Rosalie “Rosie” Dilts, 71 of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at her residence. She was born on September 6, 1942 in Hancock County, Illinois to Bernard “Ben” and Clarice “Maxine” Miller Appeldorn.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Walker of Macomb, their children, Tony Spilker of Quincy, Kelly (Bard Cobern) Windoffer of Quincy and Shannon (Wendy) Walker of Quincy, her grandchildren, Tia Windoffer, Tucker Cobern, Cristen Spilker, Michael Spilker, Brady Walker,Bella Walker and Bristol Walker all of Quincy; sisters, Janice “Jan” Miller of Macomb, Carolyn Ellerman of Mendon and MariLea “Snooks” (Jerry) Lowe of Carthage, an aunt, Gladys Lanning of Mendon, brother-in-law Robert (Shirley) Walker, nephew, Darrell (Carla) Walker of Paducah and their children Amber (Jeremy) Holly of Metropolis, IL, Chaney and Kennedy Walker and niece, Casey (Roger) Reeves and their son Gage of Paducah, KY and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Cindy Cogburn; mother-in-law, Dera Walker Sexton; brother-in-laws, Francis Miller and Johnnie Ellerman and one nephew, Jeff Miller.
Rosie was a graduate of Mendon High School. She has lived in Macomb, since 1975. She worked in retail sales at County Market. She loved bowling, Cardinal baseball games and doing crossword puzzles. She was a pitcher for the Quincy Jets women’s fast pitch softball team.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Calvert City Cemetery in Calvert City, KY. Rev. Jamie Broome will officiate.
There will be no visitation.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to, The American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.
Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of local arrangements.
