Ellen Louise Allen

Ellen Louise Allen, 83, passed away under the care of Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa on April 30, 2023. Ellen was born December 26, 1939, to Glen and Geraldine Allen in Clarke County, Iowa. Ellen graduated from Canon City High School in 1958. She attended St Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing, received her BSN from the University of Colorado and attained her Master’s in nursing as well.

Ellen liked to spend her free time hiking, traveling and singing in a women’s choir while she lived in California. She moved to Iowa in 2016 to be closer to family. Ellen really enjoyed family events, getting together and especially like to watch her great nieces and nephews. She joined Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and sang in the choir as well.

She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Celeste Allen and Beverly Allen; five nieces and nephews; ten great nieces and nephews and sixteen great-great nieces and nephews. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Irvin and Charles, sister, Glenna Mutschler and brother-in-law, Marvin Mutschler.

Per her wishes, there will be no services at this time. Any memorial donations may be directed to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (517 SW Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA 50023).