Rose M. Watkins, 62, of North Liberty, Iowa, died on Monday, January 13, 2020, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rose was born on April 30, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Darlene (Hannah) Diltz in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from City High School, Iowa City in 1976. Rose worked many odd jobs following school.
She was blessed with two daughters, Traci and Donna. Rose and her girls moved to Texas where she married Willbern W. "Bill" Watkins III on August 8, 1992, at South Padre Island. The couple moved back to Iowa for a short time, following Bill's career, before moving to Florida to enjoy the warmer weather. In 2013 Rose moved back to Iowa to be closer to family.
Rose enjoyed cooking. She loved the ocean and spending time on the beach in the sun. She was a very positive, energetic, free spirit who enjoyed life. Rose was a selfless, caring and loving person who would help anyone in need. She had a great sense of humor and never seemed to let anything really bother her.
She will always be remembered as an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who had a love for the outdoors, beaches, sand, and a drink in her hand.
Rose is survived by her mother, Darlene Glasgow of Tiffin; daughters, Traci (Jason) Kimzey of Iowa City, Iowa, and Donna (Tyler) Watkinson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; step-daughter, Jaclyn (Jared) Smith of Frisco, Texas; grandchildren, Tylyn (DeVante) Lang, Katlyn, Hannah, Hayden, Hayley, Gracelyn and Chase; step-grandson, Maverick; great-grandchildren, Aubrie and Valerie; sisters, Sherry (Michael) McFadden of Peoria, Arizona, Kathy (Melvin) Lovetinsky of Iowa City, Ginny (Jeff) Seaton of West Branch, and Netty (Jim) Ballas of North Liberty; brothers, Bob (Cynthia) Diltz of Iowa City, David Diltz of Iowa City, and Roger (Lisa) Diltz of Solon, Iowa; special family friend, Jerry Denison of Iowa City; special friend Pete Hampel of Indialantic, Florida; and many more loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Diltz; husband, Bill Watkins [d 21 Jul 2002 in Florida]; brother, Donnie Diltz; and grandmother Edith Ross.
Celebration of Life at the American Legion, 3016 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City.
Source: Hrabak ~ Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa∼Married Michael Joseph Mellecker December 1978
Rose was born on April 30, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Darlene (Hannah) Diltz in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from City High School, Iowa City in 1976. Rose worked many odd jobs following school.
She was blessed with two daughters, Traci and Donna. Rose and her girls moved to Texas where she married Willbern W. "Bill" Watkins III on August 8, 1992, at South Padre Island. The couple moved back to Iowa for a short time, following Bill's career, before moving to Florida to enjoy the warmer weather. In 2013 Rose moved back to Iowa to be closer to family.
Rose enjoyed cooking. She loved the ocean and spending time on the beach in the sun. She was a very positive, energetic, free spirit who enjoyed life. Rose was a selfless, caring and loving person who would help anyone in need. She had a great sense of humor and never seemed to let anything really bother her.
She will always be remembered as an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who had a love for the outdoors, beaches, sand, and a drink in her hand.
Rose is survived by her mother, Darlene Glasgow of Tiffin; daughters, Traci (Jason) Kimzey of Iowa City, Iowa, and Donna (Tyler) Watkinson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; step-daughter, Jaclyn (Jared) Smith of Frisco, Texas; grandchildren, Tylyn (DeVante) Lang, Katlyn, Hannah, Hayden, Hayley, Gracelyn and Chase; step-grandson, Maverick; great-grandchildren, Aubrie and Valerie; sisters, Sherry (Michael) McFadden of Peoria, Arizona, Kathy (Melvin) Lovetinsky of Iowa City, Ginny (Jeff) Seaton of West Branch, and Netty (Jim) Ballas of North Liberty; brothers, Bob (Cynthia) Diltz of Iowa City, David Diltz of Iowa City, and Roger (Lisa) Diltz of Solon, Iowa; special family friend, Jerry Denison of Iowa City; special friend Pete Hampel of Indialantic, Florida; and many more loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Diltz; husband, Bill Watkins [d 21 Jul 2002 in Florida]; brother, Donnie Diltz; and grandmother Edith Ross.
Celebration of Life at the American Legion, 3016 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City.
Source: Hrabak ~ Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa∼Married Michael Joseph Mellecker December 1978
Rose M. Watkins, 62, of North Liberty, Iowa, died on Monday, January 13, 2020, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rose was born on April 30, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Darlene (Hannah) Diltz in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from City High School, Iowa City in 1976. Rose worked many odd jobs following school.
She was blessed with two daughters, Traci and Donna. Rose and her girls moved to Texas where she married Willbern W. "Bill" Watkins III on August 8, 1992, at South Padre Island. The couple moved back to Iowa for a short time, following Bill's career, before moving to Florida to enjoy the warmer weather. In 2013 Rose moved back to Iowa to be closer to family.
Rose enjoyed cooking. She loved the ocean and spending time on the beach in the sun. She was a very positive, energetic, free spirit who enjoyed life. Rose was a selfless, caring and loving person who would help anyone in need. She had a great sense of humor and never seemed to let anything really bother her.
She will always be remembered as an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who had a love for the outdoors, beaches, sand, and a drink in her hand.
Rose is survived by her mother, Darlene Glasgow of Tiffin; daughters, Traci (Jason) Kimzey of Iowa City, Iowa, and Donna (Tyler) Watkinson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; step-daughter, Jaclyn (Jared) Smith of Frisco, Texas; grandchildren, Tylyn (DeVante) Lang, Katlyn, Hannah, Hayden, Hayley, Gracelyn and Chase; step-grandson, Maverick; great-grandchildren, Aubrie and Valerie; sisters, Sherry (Michael) McFadden of Peoria, Arizona, Kathy (Melvin) Lovetinsky of Iowa City, Ginny (Jeff) Seaton of West Branch, and Netty (Jim) Ballas of North Liberty; brothers, Bob (Cynthia) Diltz of Iowa City, David Diltz of Iowa City, and Roger (Lisa) Diltz of Solon, Iowa; special family friend, Jerry Denison of Iowa City; special friend Pete Hampel of Indialantic, Florida; and many more loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Diltz; husband, Bill Watkins [d 21 Jul 2002 in Florida]; brother, Donnie Diltz; and grandmother Edith Ross.
Celebration of Life at the American Legion, 3016 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City.
Source: Hrabak ~ Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa∼Married Michael Joseph Mellecker December 1978
Rose was born on April 30, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Darlene (Hannah) Diltz in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from City High School, Iowa City in 1976. Rose worked many odd jobs following school.
She was blessed with two daughters, Traci and Donna. Rose and her girls moved to Texas where she married Willbern W. "Bill" Watkins III on August 8, 1992, at South Padre Island. The couple moved back to Iowa for a short time, following Bill's career, before moving to Florida to enjoy the warmer weather. In 2013 Rose moved back to Iowa to be closer to family.
Rose enjoyed cooking. She loved the ocean and spending time on the beach in the sun. She was a very positive, energetic, free spirit who enjoyed life. Rose was a selfless, caring and loving person who would help anyone in need. She had a great sense of humor and never seemed to let anything really bother her.
She will always be remembered as an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who had a love for the outdoors, beaches, sand, and a drink in her hand.
Rose is survived by her mother, Darlene Glasgow of Tiffin; daughters, Traci (Jason) Kimzey of Iowa City, Iowa, and Donna (Tyler) Watkinson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; step-daughter, Jaclyn (Jared) Smith of Frisco, Texas; grandchildren, Tylyn (DeVante) Lang, Katlyn, Hannah, Hayden, Hayley, Gracelyn and Chase; step-grandson, Maverick; great-grandchildren, Aubrie and Valerie; sisters, Sherry (Michael) McFadden of Peoria, Arizona, Kathy (Melvin) Lovetinsky of Iowa City, Ginny (Jeff) Seaton of West Branch, and Netty (Jim) Ballas of North Liberty; brothers, Bob (Cynthia) Diltz of Iowa City, David Diltz of Iowa City, and Roger (Lisa) Diltz of Solon, Iowa; special family friend, Jerry Denison of Iowa City; special friend Pete Hampel of Indialantic, Florida; and many more loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Diltz; husband, Bill Watkins [d 21 Jul 2002 in Florida]; brother, Donnie Diltz; and grandmother Edith Ross.
Celebration of Life at the American Legion, 3016 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City.
Source: Hrabak ~ Neuhaus Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Iowa∼Married Michael Joseph Mellecker December 1978
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