Dorothy Rau Ross, passed away on December 3, 2017 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Patrick H. Ross. Beloved mother of Patrick E. Ross, Melody Ross Tegtmeier (late Robert), Laurie Ross Phillips (Thomas) and Cindy Ross Moran (Reggie). Daughter of the late Edward Rau and Magdalene Lambert Rau. Sister of the late Emily Rau Mancuso (late Felix) and Magdalene Rau Duthu (late Edmund). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com. Information 504-835-2341.