Arlien Enger Hutton

Arlien Enger Hutton, 93, passed away at Taylor House Hospice on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Services will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 E. Euclid in Des Moines, IA with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private burial will be at Palestine Cemetery in Huxley, IA.

Arlien was born in Elkhart, IA on January 25, 1921 to Josie (Hansen) and Lewie Johnson. After graduating from Elkhart High School she moved to Des Moines where she was a lifelong resident. She married Reed Henry Hutton in 1957 and they enjoyed 23 years together. Arlien, worked as a bank teller for 41 years, and retired from Mercy Hospital accounting. She never had to apply for a job, employers sought her out. She was a very generous lady. She loved spending time with her family, especially “Friday Night Family Night”, and her many friends at Mercy Park. Arlien also enjoyed playing cards, and was famous for her Kringla and peanut brittle.

She is survived by her son, Dick (Carolyn) Hutton of Urbandale; daughter, Betty (Larry) Martindale of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Stephanie Nelson, Julee Gately, Hans Hutton, and Garret Martindale; great-grandchildren, Isaac and Adam Nelson, Mary Grace, Anna Catharine, and Marguerite May Gately, and Madeline Ava Martindale; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arlien was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brothers, Marvin, Loren and Dwayne Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Condolences online may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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