Lisa Lee

Lisa Lee obituary

Lisa Lee

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21

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11:00 a.m.

Ivy Hill Cemetery

Malcom, IA 50157

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Lisa Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holland-Coble Funeral Home - Montezuma on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Lisa Lee, 64 of Montezuma passed away Monday afternoon, November 17, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. A graveside service will begin at 11:00 am Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Ivy Hill Cemetery in Malcom. No visitation is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PALS "Poweshiek Animal League Services" or the Montezuma Food Pantry. Holland-Coble Funeral Home of Montezuma is in charge of arrangements.Lisa Marie Lee, the daughter of Gordon and Mary Carol (Sutfin) Earley, was born on December 25, 1960 in Orange County, CA. She attended BGM High School in Brooklyn. Lisa married Dennis Bunn and to this union three children were born: Jamie, Carol and DJ. They later divorced. On June 3, 2008, Lisa was united in marriage to Greg Lee.

Lisa worked as a waitress at Malzuma in Malcom, she bartended at the County Seat in Montezuma, she worked for Victor Manufacturing, Amana Refrigeration and most recently she worked as a locator. But her favorite job was babysitting her grandchildren for the last 10 years. Lisa loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, deer and mushroom hunting. She also was a collector of sports cards, crafting, making cups, knitting and above all spending time with her family.

Her legacy will be honored by her daughters, Jamie Stephenson of Montezuma and Carol (Chuck) Michalek of Montezuma; her grandchildren, Jacob Karman, Alisha Lyons, Tyler (Leanne Mossberg) Benson, Tanner McClun, Brinley Stephenson, Camden Michalek, Carter Michalek, Chloe Michalek, Sierra Bennink, Addison Miesner, Aiden Mulford and McKenna Fairley; six great grandchildren; her brothers, Gordon Earley Jr., Cary (Jan) Earley, Brian Earley and Brent (Ann) Earley; two sisters, Michelle (Fran) Roth and Laura (Craig) Fisk along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Lisa is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Greg Lee; her son, D.J. Bunn and a son-in-law, Shane Stephenson.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

21

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Ivy Hill Cemetery

Malcom, IA 50157

Send Flowers