Dorothy Lou Ann Iske-Rouse, 78, of  Kansas City, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at her residence.

Dorothy was born  July 2, 1944 to S.D. Allen, Sr., and Dorothy (Neel) Iske in St. Joseph, Missouri.  She was a graduate of  Northwest Missouri State University .  Dorothy taught school in the St. Joseph and Kansas City School Districts.  She retired in 2003.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Survivors include her children; Alison Mansell (Michael), Alex Rouse (Meg) and Roxanne Volesky (Chris); grandchildren; Jackson Mansell, Peyton Rouse and Reese Rouse, brother; Dr. Allen Iske (Mary); niece; Anne Iske; nephews; Justin, Matt and Michael Iske.

Funeral service 1:00 PM Friday, June 23rd at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.  Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the ASPCA or the KC Pet Project.