Mary Ellen Cutler
December 19, 2011
Mary Ellen (Ahlberg) Cutler, 86, died on December 19, 2011, at Taylor House in Des Moines. She was born to Stella (Harkin) and Elmer Ahlberg.
Raised on the south side, she graduated top of her class at Lincoln High School with many honors. She married Harry Cutler and raised three children after his death in 1962.
Mary Ellen retired from the Prouty Insurance Company as a bookkeeper. She had a love for sewing and later quilting. Many loving quilts were given to friends and relatives along with raffling her prize quilt for charity. She enjoyed being a volunteer whenever her skills were needed by others. Many hours were spent helping “ARC” and her son Patrick’s “Striker” bowling league as well as the “Star Spangled Swingers” square dancers at many events. Spending time with her “quilt group” ladies along with making her famous chicken & noodles were just a few of her favorite things to do. She was a life long member of Christ the King Church, an active member of the Altar & Rosary Society and a member of St. Vincent De Paul Society.
She is survived by her three children, David Michael (Dianne) Cutler from Carrollton, TX., Susan Ellen (Charles) Lincoln of Des Moines, and Patrick Kevin Cutler at home; five grandchildren, Steven Cutler and Teresa Cutler-Green of Texas, Rebecca Moredock, Ross Lincoln and Lisa Lincoln of Des Moines; her precious eight great-grandchildren; her brothers, Richard and Robert Ahlberg of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold and Ralph Ahlberg.
A funeral mass will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2011, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at the church at 11 a.m. Friday with a rosary to begin at 11:45 a.m. A burial will follow the service at Glendale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Christ the King Altar and Rosary Society in loving memory of Mary Ellen.
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Your daughter
09/24/2012
I miss you so much mom. It's been 9 months and I still am grieving more and more each day. I have tried to step into your shoes and give my physical strength my emotional health to bring back the home you loved to its original luster as you always treated it so gently. I promise to take care of Pat but know it's impossible to do as well as you. But I promise you I will see to the end all the grief and financial heartache you weren't able to bring to justice. You raised us to obey the law and will see to it , the ones who ended your life to soon will be brought to justice.
Evelyn and Rick Shaw
12/23/2011
We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a beautiful woman and a very caring and compassionate person who worked hard at doing for others. Her presence and smile will be missed, but the great memories of her will never be forgotten.
Karen Theobald
12/23/2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was not only our cousin but I know she and my mom thought of each other like sisters. She was a good mother, cousin, friend, quilter and the best beef and noodles maker in the world! You will be missed but it's time to rest.
Love, Karen
The Ruperto Family
12/22/2011
Our Family at this time express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. She was a very special friend of mine and the family. coleen/charlie and family.
Carol Cox Dennis
12/22/2011
Dear David & Family,
So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was a wonderful woman and a dear friend to my Mom, Martha Cox. I know your hearts are broken and you will miss her so much. How proud you must be of her and what a wonderful Mom she was to all of you! Sincerely, Carol Cox Dennis.
Jeannine Ahlberg Glenn
12/21/2011
Your Grace & Great gift of hospitality will be missed by our family & kids.
Steve Cutler
12/19/2011
Grandma we love you very much and will miss you
Love your grandson
Steve