Dorothy Belle Crook

Dorothy Belle Crook, 99, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice.

Dorothy was born June 29, 1926, in Belle Plaine, daughter of Jerry and Eathyl White Bird and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1944.

She married Verlin Crook on May 3, 1945, in Oskaloosa; he preceded her in death on January 31, 2014.

She worked on the assembly line at American Heritage for many years until her retirement in 1980.

Dorothy enjoyed travelling the country with Verlin before and after retirement. They were snowbirds to Mason, Texas, for many years.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Dan (Diana) Crook of Waterloo; son-in-law, Jim (Lori) Rhoads of Cedar Falls; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Crook of Waterloo; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Steven and David Crook; daughter, Mary Rhoads; brothers, Jesse, Donald, Leonard, Harold, and Bob Bird and a sister, Alice Cannon.

Funeral Services: 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 5, at Locke on 4th, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery, both in Waterloo.

Visitation for an hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Locke on 4th is in charge of arrangements, 319-233-6138. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com