In loving memory of

Alicia Sue Ellis
December 26, 1981 - April 24, 2015

In Loving Memory of Alicia Sue Ellis, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, age 33 of Des Moines, Iowa. Alicia passed away April 24, 2015 at her home in South Des Moines.
Alicia was born December 26, 1981 in Mason City, Iowa. She worked as a CMA for many years in Clive. In April 2006, she met Brett Ellis, the love of her life. The couple married in September of 2012.
They made their home in South Des Moines where they lived until her sudden and untimely death.
Alicia is survived by her husband, Brett Ellis of Des Moines, her parents Donald (Freddie) and Kathy Aberg of Winterset, Iowa, father-in-law and mother-in-law Roger and Deb Ellis of New London, Wisconsin, siblings; Jessica Aberg of Winterset, Iowa; Jacob Aberg of Yale, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Shannon Ellis and husband Adam Froeber, Angela Ellis and husband Eric Morser, niece Ana Pizinger, and nephews; Curtis Pizinger, Thaddeus Aberg and Nicholas Morser. Her spirit is carried on by her loving husband, mother and father, siblings and extended family of relatives and friends from every walk of life.
Alicia is preceded in death by her daughter Amiaya Aberg, paternal grandparents Eugene and Dorothy Aberg and maternal grandparents John and Lois Dotzler, along with many aunts, uncles and relatives.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Merle Hay Funeral Home (4400 Merle Hay Rd. Des Moines, IA). The family will greet friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following services and a private burial will take place at a later date. For further information or to send condolences, please visit www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.
Alicia, we will love you forever, we will love you for always. You will always be with us, in our hearts and in our minds. You will never be forgotten; we love you and miss you.
Memorials may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Tributes

Lauren Campbell wrote on May 4, 2015:

"Brett, I am so sorry for your loss. May the love that so many felt for Alicia bring you comfort and peace through such a difficult time. "

Jerry and Mac Olsem wrote on Apr 29, 2015:

"Roger and Deb Sorry to hear of your lose. Just not fair for a young couple. "

Shari Nelson wrote on Apr 29, 2015:

"Kathy and Fred, I am sooo very sorry for your loss of such a beautiful, young daughter. There is nothing any of us can do or say to take your families pain away but please know we are here for you and lots of people are thinking and praying for you and your entire family. May God give you all the strength to pull through this difficult time."

Shelley Cole wrote on Apr 28, 2015:

"Kathy and Fred, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. "

Mary Jo Hanni Severson wrote on Apr 28, 2015:

"Fred and Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. No words can express enough sympathy during this time. But please know that you are not alone. We will carry you through the coming days in prayer. "

Kathy Dowell - wrote on Apr 28, 2015:

"Kathy and Fred, I can't express how sad I am for the loss of your daughter Alicia. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family. "

Lynn Rappold wrote on Apr 28, 2015:

"Dear Kathy and Fred, I am so sorry for the pain you're going through with the loss of your beautiful daughter. May you find some strength in knowing how many love you and will be there for you and may memories of happy times get you through the days to come and always. God bless... Lynn"

Charla Garnes wrote on Apr 28, 2015:

"Kathy and Family, My heart breaks for you and all that love Alicia. Nothing can take this pain away and little can be done to soothe your heart ache but please know that you are surrounded by people who love you and will help you through this very sensitive and difficult time. I am so very sorry for your family's loss. Alicia was a very beautiful young lady. Treasure her memory always. Love Charla "

Steve & Jane Ellingson wrote on Apr 28, 2015:

" You are in our prayers,there are no words that can make your loss any easier....just hold on to all your wonderful memories. "

Kerin Overturf wrote on Apr 27, 2015:

"Kathy, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I wish I could take away your pain. Know that you are loved, and continually in my thoughts and prayers."

Deidra Overbeck wrote on Apr 27, 2015:

"I will never forget our friendship! You were one of my first best friends some 26 years ago...I still remember your laugh and the fun times we had. I wish we would have stayed in touch better. I hope you're no longer in pain and can see how many people loved and cared about you XOXO"

Mike Nelson wrote on Apr 27, 2015:

"You always could make me laugh I will miss you so much. You were always very special person with a great heart."

Taylor Woods wrote on Apr 27, 2015:

"I mourn your loss. My heart goes out to the family during this time of great sorrow. There are no words I can say that will take away the pain you are feeling right now. Please know you are not alone, for Psalms 34:18 promises, "God is near to those broken at heart; and those crushed in spirit he saves." Pray to Him for strength. Weep to Him when there are no words. Please draw comfort and strength from God's promise, "Your Dead Will Live. Awake and shout joyfully, You Residents In The Dust!..." (Isaiah 26:19) With deepest sympathy."