Dolores M. Dolley Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Dolores M. Dolley in Ames, Iowa. Dolores, born on December 25, 1940 in Clemons, Iowa, passed away on September 27, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Dolores for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Dolores’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Taylor Van Metre and Marie Agnes Van Metre; her husband Jack Raymond Dolley; and her brothers, Dean and Marvin Van Metre.
She is survived by: her sons, Patrick Macrae (Karen), Michael Dolley (Laura), Curtis Dolley (Valerie) and David Dolley (Rachel). She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Adams Funeral Home (502 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010). A celebration of life was held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Village Cooperative (2525 Bobcat Dr, Ames, IA 50014).
