Linn County News
Published February 26, 2025
Lisa Courtois was born July 15, 1966 in Wellington, Kan., to Richard and Jean Courtois. Lisa departed this life on Feb. 16, 2025.
Lisa grew up in Pleasanton, Kan., 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 Oct. 4, 1987, and their second son Adam Tyler on Dec. 29, 1990.
Lisa was a stay-at-home mom, serving on the school board for 10-plus 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 loved 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, Ariz., Adam Peters (Robyn) of Pittsburg, Kan., three grandchildren, Andrew, Grayson and Elise, with another on the way; a special niece and caregiver Shaunntai Purdy (Wesley Staton) of Butler, Mo.; a sister Jeannie Anderson (Terry) of Pleasanton, Kan.; and a brother, Richie Courtois of Overland Park, Kan.; 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 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 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.
OBITUARIES
Bonnie Faye Bishop ~ 03-25-1949 to 04-22-2025

Linn County News Published April 30, 2025 Bonnie Faye Bishop, age 76, Olathe, Kan., passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of William and Imogene Krueger Carter. After graduating from high... [More]
Lois A. Murray ~ 11-03-1931 to 04-20-2025

Linn County News Published April 30, 2025 Lois A. Murray, age 93, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Overland Park, Kan. Lois was born the daughter of Arlie and Winifred Stanhope Poindexter on Nov. 3, 1931, near Drexel, Mo.... [More]
Dr. Howard F. Wilson ~ 02-05-1938 to 04-20-2025

Linn County News Published April 23, 2025 Dr. Howard F. Wilson, age 87, of Garnett, Kan., passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. Howard Frank Wilson was born on Feb. 5, 1938, in Garden City, Mo. He was the... [More]
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- Linda Ann Pruitt ~ 05-08-1953 to 04-07-2025
- Ira “Sonny” Ray Caruthers, Jr. ~ 05-23-1955 to 04-02-2025
- Michelle Lynn Young ~ 05-20-1967 to 04-04-2025
- Phyllis Sybil Colbert ~ 11-23-1935 to 03-28-2025
- Joseph Francis “Mr. Joe” Cunningham ~ 03-17-1967 to 03-31-2025
NEWS
SPECIAL: Legislative Update

April 18, 2025 Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act, SB 9, prohibits foreign adversaries from purchasing property within 100 miles of a military installation and any foreign adversary ownership of non-residential real property purchased prior to July 1, 2025,... [More]
16 criminal cases from Tanglewood Lake incident dismissed

Late Wednesday afternoon, April 16, orders were filed dismissing all 16 current cases on file in Linn County District Court concerning the Tanglewood Lake gate incident, 14 of which were filed against separate individuals that stemmed from the incident in May 2023. According... [More]
Tanglewood seeks clarification, aid from county

During the April 21 meeting, Linn County Commissioner Jason Hightower reported to his fellow board members that he had met with the Tanglewood Lake board president and a resident the previous week and noted that they wanted a resolution or motion that clarified if the roads are... [More]
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SPORTS
Jayhawk track wins the Pleasanton Invitational

The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Pleasanton on April 15 for the Pleasanton Invitational. The Hawks did very well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the meet. The girls won with a score of 188 points while the boys won with a score of 127 points. There were... [More]
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