Maggie Dill

Margaret “Maggie” Josephine (Cahill) Dill was born October 21, 1953 in St. Edward, Nebraska to Leo and Jeanne (McLees) Cahill. She was the middle of seven children. She grew up on a farm outside of St. Edward and attended country school until high school. She graduated from St. Edward High School in 1972. Maggie was one of the first girls to get to play Powder Puff Football at St. Edward High School.

Maggie attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design. Lincoln is also where she met her husband, Tom Dill. The two were married on January 4, 1975 and adopted two girls (Jesse and Michelle) whom they loved dearly. Maggie was a devoted mother and wife. She was always making clothes for the girls (and their barbies). She was a talented seamstress, baker, knitter, crafter, and artist. She especially loved to paint and even painted murals on her daughters’ bedroom walls.

Maggie worked at several places throughout her lifetime including starting off as an interior designer after college. She also worked as a para at Chase County Schools and as a CNA at Imperial Parkview Heights Assisted Living Center. She was a 4-H Leader, CCD Teacher, and a member of the St. Patrick’s Altar Society.

Maggie was always caring for others, putting their needs ahead of her own. She was a devoted Catholic with unwavering faith.

Maggie passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom; parents, Leo and Jeanne; sister, Terri Carlston; and brothers, Michael and Kent.

She is survived by daughters, Jesse Dill of Lincoln (Clay Majors) and Michelle (Taylor) May of Imperial; grandchildren: Ashlyn Jones of Lincoln, Kolt Majors, Tatum May, Maura May, Millianna May, Trennin May, and Maely May all of Imperial; sisters, Mary Jeanne Cahill of Long Beach, CA and Sheila Cahill of Lincoln; brother, Tim Cahill of St. Edward; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 AM (MT) on Saturday morning, September 14, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Imperial with Father Lothar Gilde celebrating. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery of Imperial will follow services.

Visitation will be held on Friday afternoon, September 13, 2024 from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM (MT) at the St. Patrick Catholic Church Fellowship Hall in Imperial. A Rosary will follow the visitation, beginning at 7:00 PM

Memorials in Maggie's name are suggested to St, Isadore Gift & Thrift (Catholic Social Services) of Imperial. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.