-Dorothy Mae Rouse, 96, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the Vinton Lutheran Home. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is assisting Dorothy ¢â‚¬â„¢s family.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Don (Pat) Rouse of Vinton; daughter, Shirlee (Jim) Jessop of Vinton; four grandchildren: Scott (Julie) Rouse, Lori (Rich) Miracle, Jaimie (Steve) Kohl and Tadd (Karley) Jessop; and seven great-grandchildren: Aspen and Italia Rouse, Kylie, Conner and Kinzzy Miracle and Mattison and Sydney Walker.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ted ¢â‚¬Å“Kizzy ¢â‚¬ � Rouse; two brothers: Robert and Raymond Berry; and daughter, Marilyn Rouse.

Dorothy was born at Cedar Falls January 15, 1926, the daughter of Harrold and Gladis (Lalan) Berry. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Vinton. On August 22, 1943 Dorothy was united in marriage to Ted ¢â‚¬Å“Kizzy ¢â‚¬ � Rouse. ¢â‚¬Å“Kizzy ¢â‚¬ � preceded her in death in 1981. Dorothy was fortunate to have the best lifetime career ever-being a wife, mom and grandma.

Dorothy loved spending time reading, completing crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. She was also very proud to be one of Jehovah ¢â‚¬â„¢s Witnesses and cherished the many friendships she made there.

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