Nancy Carroll Dinelli Prill, 90, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 at Edenbrook of Platteville. She was born on November 9th, 1934 in Highland Park Illinois to Frank and Alice (Castelliari) Dinelli. She was the 6th of 7 children born to Frank and Alice Dinelli. Nancy married Don Prill in 1962 and became a Farmer's wife.

She had many life passions: gardening, painting, collecting antiques, and of course writing, which became her career for nearly 40 years at Illinois Agri News. She wrote a syndicated weekly column encompassing life on the farm, and many other timely topics. She also wrote 6 books in which Don was referred to as “The Farmer”. Don “The Farmer”, was her in house editor and inspiration for many of her columns. Each book contained a compilation of her weekly columns organized into specific years.

Nancy was preceded in death by husband Donald Prill, her parents Alice and Frank Dinelli, her siblings: Eva Maiorano, Lillian Francis, Joey Dinelli, Mary Haines, Jerry Dinelli, and Jimmy Dinelli.

Nancy is survived by, son Kevin (Tracy) their children Jessica (Brian) Heinz, Clayton (Andrea), and Ean (Brie), daughter Gretchen Bimrose – her sons Nathan (Elaine) and Noah, daughter Alicia (Arnold) Prill-Adams– their sons Jacob (Regan) and Cody. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren with one more due in June.

Nancy is remembered with smiles for being a spunky firecracker who cherished her Italian roots. She shared her stories of growing up Italian with her readers as well as relating how a city girl learned how to help her Farmer. She transitioned from anecdotal columns to becoming a true advocate for agriculture which gained her devoted readers over the years.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their kind words and extend gratitude to the staff of Edenbrook and St. Croix Hospice for the care they gave Nancy during her stay.

Per Nancy's wishes, there will not be any visitation or formal services. Melby Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolence can be expressed at www.melbyfh,com.

Nancy Prill

November 09, 1934 - April 26, 2025

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