James Dilts, Jr.
June 23, 1921 - September 2, 2010
KNOX-James E. Dilts Jr., 89, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 in his home. Mr. Dilts was born June 23, 1921 in Highland, IN to James and Grace (Conn) Dilts Sr. On January 4, 1964 in Knox, IN he was married to the former Karen Kotras who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include three daughters, Carol McGrew, Dawn McGrew and Debi (Michael) Bailey, all of Knox; one son, Dennis (Rose) McGrew of Plymouth; three grandchildren, Kris, Kim and Zack; two sisters, Irene Harrell of Hamlet and Fern Bane of Kentucky and one brother, William Dilts of Knox. Mr. Dilts was a former employee of Nordstrom Construction, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a lifetime member of the Knox VFW and Knox American Legion. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. (Central Time) at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Burial will be at Eagle Creek Cemetery, Knox, where military graveside services will be conducted. Friends may call Saturday 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
KNOX-James E. Dilts Jr., 89, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 in his home. Mr. Dilts was born June 23, 1921 in Highland, IN to James and Grace (Conn) Dilts Sr. On January 4, 1964 in Knox, IN he was married to the former Karen Kotras who... View Obituary & Service Information