Palmer, Dorothy M., 98, of Springfield died November 9, 2013 in Oakwood Village. She was born in Mount Sterling, Ohio on July 7, 1915 the daughter of Joseph Edward and Jessie Inez (Gardner) Fitzgerald. She worked as a Registered Nurse for many years. Survivors include her three children, Michael Petrose of Fairborn, Jack Palmer and Patty Palmer Lewis both of Springfield; three grandchildren, Haley, Alexis and Jonathan and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Petrose, 11 sisters, Elsie, Hannah, Dhel Louise, Martha, Abbie, Lorraine, Bud, Ota, Eunice, Ann and Paulie and brother, Howard. Arrangements handled by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.