Louise Marie Archer

Louise Marie Archer obituary

Louise Marie Archer

Louise Archer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 21, 2025.
Louise Marie Archer, 81, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 14, 1944, and lived her life with kindness, humor, and love for everyone around her.

Louise is now reunited in heaven with her husband, Ray. She leaves behind her daughter, Angela Baughman; her sons, Jake and Steven Sanders; and her grandchildren, Mike and Emily Lloyd, and Tony Bennett. Her family meant the world to her, and she was happiest when everyone was together.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2025, at Laurel Hills Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa. Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate her life.

Those who knew Louise will remember her gentle heart, her warm smile, and the way she always put others first. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.
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