Ellen Yvonne Tetzloff

Ellen Yvonne (Kinn) Tetzloff, 77, of Urbandale, IA, passed away peacefully at Iowa Methodist Hospital on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Des Moines, IA. She went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ. Private services will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery or the Hope Ministries. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com

Ellen was born on October 24, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN to Alex and Ruby (Harrington) Kinn. Ellen was a 1964 graduate of Bloomington High School. On February 3, 1973, she married the love of her life, Stephen (Steve) Tetzloff, and they spent over 50 beautiful years together. Ellen had a deep passion for floral design and spent over 40 years creating beautiful arrangements that brought joy to many. Her artistry and attention to detail were admired by clients and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Ellen is survived by her husband Stephen (Steve) Tetzloff, their two children, Matthew (Mary Wages) Tetzloff, Adam Tetzloff, two grandchildren, Harper May Tetzloff, Alton King Tetzloff, one brother, Alex (Jane) Kinn, Sisters, Patti Kuhr, Susan Stone, Julie Fulwiler, In-laws; Mary and Mike Burke, Patti and John Berglund and Karen and Mark Elland, numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-laws, Glenn Kuhr and Michael Stone and long time pet, Chester.