Mary Ann Lutz

Mary Ann Lutz Quellhorst, 51, passed away July 4, 2011, at her home in Bismarck. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, at Pollock Memorial Presbyterian Church, Pollock, SD, with Pastor Floyd Haan officiating. Burial will be in Spring Valley Cemetery, Pollock, SD. Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Mary was born April 14, 1960, in Boscobel, WI, to Ray and Kate Quellhorst. She graduated from Pollock High School in 1978. On June 24, 1978, she married Blaine Lutz at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Herreid, SD. For many years, Mary worked at the Bone and Joint Clinic and supported doctors, nurses and practitioners. It was the beginning of her found passion of medicine and caring for people. Her career path led her to over 20 years with Aetna US Healthcare. At Aetna she inspired clients and coworkers alike. She dealt with hardships and critical situations with passion, strength and the utmost care. Mary valued her career, support and friendships at Aetna. Mary and Blaine were married for 33 years in Bismarck, ND. Mary's supported Blaine in developing a successful piano tuning business for the past 30 years. Together they enjoyed time in their yard, planting flowers, grilling supper and just taking in a peaceful North Dakota summer evening. Nothing pleased her more than sitting on a swing with a grandchild on each side and talking about the next day's adventures. Her adoration of her grandchildren was a compelling reminder to her own children of their childhood. Daily, Mary reached out to her daughter Dawn and son Matt. She shared "you can do it" inspiration and "how are things?" She woke every morning thinking of them and went to bed every night knowing all was ok because she checked in. Both her son and daughter married and Mary included them in her inner care circle just as much as if they were her own. Mary had an amazing eye for detail and finding the most perfect gift. She had a unique talent of putting aside her own ailments, struggles and pains to take care of others in some of their hardest times. She had knowledge, sincerity, and an indescribable way of helping people when they didn't even realize they needed it. Mary treasured family. Her sisters, brothers, mom and dad were precious gifts to her. She recently took a trip to visit her birthplace with her daughter Dawn and it was evident how strong her love for her family was and the wonderful memories she had. Although Mary is no longer with us, her words of encouragement, can-do attitude and passion for life will remain with us all Mary is survived by her husband, Blaine Jacob Lutz; daughter, Dawn Marie Mark Waterman; son, Matthew Blaine Lori Lutz; grandchildren, Bailey Ann and Blake Steven Waterman;her father, Ray; sister, Deborah Bob Gorsuch, sister Belinda Jerry Granger, sister, Julie Sam Nelson, sister Sheila Charles Mikelson, sister, Mitzi Spencer Ryckman; sister-in-law, Rose Quellhorst; brother, Chris Linda Quellhorst, brother, Thom Mitzi Quellhorst, brother, John Sharon Quellhorst, brother, Ben Gale Quellhorst. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kate Quellhorst; her brother, Michael Quellhorst, and infant brother, Daniel Joseph Quellhorst.

Mary Ann Lutz

April 14, 1960 - July 4, 2011