BELOIT, Wis. – Nora “Nickie” Ellen Roberts, 84, of Beloit, Wis. formerly of Dixon, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at Pioneer Court Assisted Living in Beloit. She was a tour guide at John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, retiring in 2001.

Nickie was born Aug. 29, 1928, in South Beloit, the daughter of Francis and Mabel (Murphy) McHone. She married Melvin Gayle Roberts on July 7, 1970, in Grand Detour. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1998.

Survivors include one nephew, Michael (Margaret) Palubinski of Shopiere, Wis.; one niece, Chrystal (McHone) Johns of Clinton, Wis.; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.