Lisa Courtois

July 15, 1966 — February 16, 2025

Lisa Courtois was born July 15,1966, in Wellington, KS, to Richard and Jean Courtois. Lisa departed this life on February 16, 2025. 

Lisa grew up in Pleasanton, KS, where she would graduate high school in 1984. As a teenager, she worked for her Grandmother at the Dari-Kurl, and was even crowned Pleasanton 4th of July Queen, later crowning her little sister. She had the nickname “Mouse” because she was so quiet. 

On July 6, 1986 Lisa married Marvin Peters. They welcomed their first son, Zachery David, on October 4, 1987 and their second son, Adam Tyler, on December 29, 1990. 

Lisa was a stay-at-home mom, serving on the school board for 10+ years. As badly as she wanted girls, Lisa was and LOVED being a boy mom. Although she would often steal Shaunntai when she felt the need for a girl. She loved watching them in all their sports even helping them learn and practice. Basketball being her favorite. She lived her #21’s! Lisa went to all school functions and was rarely seen without her boys. 

Lisa loved to color and paint or do anything artistic. She enjoyed being outside, warm weather, swimming, traveling, spending time with her great nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, and attending many concerts. She enjoyed heavy metal and rock music often accompanied by her sister who eventually, although they butt heads, became her best friend. They even had matching tattoos. Lisa also had an undying love for Henry Cavaill (Super-man) and Sam Elliott. 

Lisa’s witty and upbeat personality will truly be missed. She fought a long hard illness and is now at peace. 

Lisa is survived by her children Zac Peters (Wendy Montes) of Mesa, AZ, and Adam Peters (Robyn) of Pittsburg, KS; three grandchildren, Andrew, Grayson, and Elise with another on the way; a special niece and caregiver, Shaunntai Purdy (Wesley Staton) of Butler, Mo.; sister Jeannie Anderson (Terry) of Pleasanton, KS; a brother ,Richie Courtois of Overland Park, KS; and many nieces, nephews, and greats. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Jean Courtois. 

 A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Schneider Funeral Home and Cremations, Pleasanton Chapel.  The family suggests contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice in memory of Lisa.  Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com. 

(Published in the Linn County Journal on February 18, 2025.)