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
Donna Lee (Bishop) Stites ~ 02-13-1941 to 03-26-2025

Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Donna Lee (Bishop) Stites, age 84, of Mound City, Kan., passed away peacefully in her sleep March 26, 2025, at the Olathe Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born on Feb. 13, 1941, the third child of Jacob and... [More]
Frank Scott DeRemus ~ 06-21-1967 to 03-04-2025

Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Frank Scott DeRemus age 57 of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home in Blue Mound. Scott was born June 21, 1967, in Olathe, Kan., to Frank Fox and Sharon K. (Chadwick) DeRemus. On August 11, 1994,... [More]
Douglas Eugene Joseph ~ 08-06-1964 to 03-16-2025

Linn County News Published April 2, 2025 Douglas Eugene Joseph, 60, of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Doug was born on Aug. 6, 1964, in Pittsburg, Kan., to Jean Ann Jones. He graduated from high school... [More]
More Obituaries
- Linda Sue Tyson ~ 01-24-1942 to 03-21-2025
- Brent Ross Wheeler ~ July 27, 1956 – March 22, 2025
- Alice Walker ~ 09-03-1928 to 03-20-2025
- Colton James McCammon ~ 08-26-2003 to 03-15-2025
- Kenneth Lawrence Sloan ~ 01-24-1950 to 03-11-2025
- Lois Joan Streeter ~ 11-18-1931 to 03-05-2025
- Lila R. McCarty ~ 05-21-1938 to 03-08-2025
- Norma Jean Harvey ~ 09-26-1935 to 02-21-2025
NEWS
SPECIAL: STATEHOUSE REPORTING BUDGET FOR MARCH 28, 2025

FETALPERSONHOOD – The House and Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will require child support for unborn fetuses from the date of conception as well as an income tax exemption. A conference committee report was presented for HB2062 before the... [More]
SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project set to begin in Bourbon and Linn counties

Monday, March 31, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin resurfacing work on U.S. 69 in Bourbon and Linn counties. An overlay will be placed on the northbound lanes of U.S. 69, starting at the south U.S. 54 junction in Fort Scott and continuing... [More]
Commissioners learn of grant for planning phase on courthouse repairs

During the March 24 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West on a grant possibility for repair work to the courthouse. SEKRPC (SEK Regional Planning Commission) is willing to assist with the HPF (Historic Preservation... [More]
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SPORTS
2025 Boys’ Basketball All County team

The 2024-2025 high school boys’ basketball has concluded and it is time once again for the annual All County team. As usual choosing the team was tough as there were many good players this season and plenty more that showed steady progress through the season. As... [More]
2025 Girls’ Basketball All County team

High school girls’ basketball has concluded for the 2024-25 season and it’s time for the annual All County team. Like the boys’ team, and like most years, choosing players was tough. Plenty of girls from all three schools, Prairie View, Jayhawk Linn and Pleasanton,... [More]
More Sports
- A season in review: Jayhawk Linn wrestling
- A season in review: Prairie View wrestling
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball earns Sub-State runner-up
- Prairie View girls’ basketball ends season against Neodesha
- Case leads Prairie View girls’ wrestling with a second-place finish
- McCarty leads Lady Hawks with a fourth-place finish at State
- Blu-Jays win sub-state shootout
- Jayhawk boys’ wrestling sends five to State
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