It is with great sadness that the Gardner family announces the passing of Lisa Kay Archer, who
died on July 6, 2022 after a long battle of health complications related to her Crohn’s disease.
Lisa was born March 17, 1962 in Fairfield, Iowa to the parents of Mary and Gary Gardner.
Lisa attended Mt. Pleasant High School in Mt. Pleasant Iowa through her Junior year and was
active as a Varsity Cheerleader, and Choir singer. Prior to her Senior year, Lisa moved with her
parents to St. Joseph, MO and she graduated from Central High School in 1980.
Following High School, Lisa was employed by the St. Joseph Credit Bureau as a Customer
Service Representative. In 1982, she was united in marriage to Daniel Archer and resided in St.
Joseph, MO.
Over the years, Lisa lived and worked in several areas around the U.S. with her husband and
pet dogs including, Kansas City, Hawaii, Fairfax, VA, Tucson, and Phoenix areas. Lisa spent
the last 16 years of her working career as a Customer Service Representative with Aetna
Insurance Claims Division in Phoenix, AZ. Over the past 5 years, Lisa spent time as a caregiver
to many elderly in need of daily care within the Leisure World retirement community of Mesa,
AZ.
When she wasn’t working, Lisa loved to spend time with her pet dogs, watch her favorite movies
and reality shows, and always looked forward to Friday night Bingo games with her Leisure
World friends.
Lisa is survived by her mother Mary Gardner of Mesa, AZ; two brothers, Guy Gardner (Tess) of
Duluth, GA and Michael Gardner (Millie) of Dunlap, IL; three nieces and four nephews on the
Gardner side of the family. Lisa is also survived by her Miniature Yorkie, Sophie.
Lisa was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Archer of St. Joseph, MO and her father,
Gary Michael Gardner of Mesa, AZ.
A private family memorial will be held in Mesa, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be directed to the Arizona Humane Society, 1521 West
Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041, www.azhumane.org or another charitable organization of
your choice in memory of Lisa Kay Archer.

Lyle Parriott Jr., 71, of Mount Pleasant died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Henry County Health Center.

Lyle was born November 5, 1950, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the son of Lyle and Elizabeth (Triplett) Parriott Sr. His family moved to Washington, Iowa, in his youth and he graduated from Washington High School in 1969. On October 2, 1971, Lyle was united in marriage to Janet Beranek in Washington. The couple made Mount Pleasant their home in 1983, where Lyle served on the Mount Pleasant Police Department until retiring in 2003. He coached little league baseball and youth basketball for many years. Family was very near and dear to Lyle’s heart, he treasured the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren. Lyle enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all sports.

Lyle is survived by his wife Janet; two sons, Kurt (Rhiannon) Parriott, Mark Parriott; two grandchildren Conner and Chole; three step-grandchildren Noel, Darianne, and Gavin, all of Mount Pleasant; three sisters Judy Streit of Cedar Rapids, Jennie Dorsch, Joanna Shaff, both of Colorado; and a brother Will Parriott of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Clifford.

A visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 1:00-7:00pm, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 4:00-7:00pm. There will be no formal service. A memorial fund has been established for the Henry County Sheriff K9 Unit and the MPCSD Foundation – Special Needs. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Lyle and his family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Ila Coleman, 90, of New London was called home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.  John 14:2 “In my Father’s house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” She was born May 15, 1932, the 2^nd child of Claude Ernest and Vercie Harter Giberson.  She met her husband, Chester Coleman in kindergarten while attending a country school southeast of Hillsboro in 1937; it was then that he announced he would someday marry her.  And they married January 14, 1951 and happily celebrated 65 anniversaries.

Ila’s family was her pride and joy along with her jobs and hobbies.  She enjoyed being a wife and mother, a home health aide and medical assistant; working alongside her husband Chet building and remodeling; traveling and rock hunting with club members.  She quilted many quilts for kids, grands, great and great-great grands; crocheted lap robes for family and nursing home residents; enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, painting and reading.  John 8:22; “Jesus said, I am the light of the world. He that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

Survivors include her daughters, Joy (Mike) Davis, and Sherry (Arlo) Walljasper both of New London, son Bryan (Debra) Coleman of Letts, Iowa; 8 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 32 step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 11 step-great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank and Jim; and four sisters, Evelyn Mitchell, Ruth Boyd, Irene West and Darlene Norton.  Souls welcomed home by our Lord and Savior Jesus include; her husband Chet (Korean war vet); parents; grandparents; her brothers Louie (20 year Air Force vet), Ernest and Ralph; infant daughter Ila; infant grandson Bryan Lee; and step-grandson Troy.

Matthew 11:28; “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”  (An invitation from our Savior Jesus Christ.)

The funeral service for Mrs. Coleman will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 1, 2022 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Mr. Dan Dingus officiating.  Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 until the time of the service.  Burial will follow the service at Burge Cemetery, New London.  In lieu of flowers memorials have been established for Dover Museum in New London and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Ila Coleman, 90, of New London, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at her home. Services are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.