Lisa Ann Macans, 61, passed away in St. Louis, surrounded by close family, while traveling with her beloved husband to watch the Bears play football.
Born July 13, 1965, in Burlington, Iowa, she went on to graduate from West Burlington, Iowa. Lisa was married to Rick Macans for 43 years and they had two children (Brian Macans and Heather Mutchler) together. She worked at Pepsi, in addition to taking care of her family and home. She was a dedicated and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Her door was always open.
She loved traveling, watching the Bears and the Cubs, birdwatching, creating fairy gardens, spending time outdoors, and all animals. Lisa valued her loved ones above everything. She was proud of her daughter's accomplishments and frequently bragged about her to others. Lisa's grandchildren brought her great joy, and she loved following them to their activities. She treasured girls’ nights with her close friends from high school. Lisa and her husband, Rick, loved traveling together and took many vacations with family, from visiting Mexico to going to NFL games. She was a woman who loved her family and brought joy to many.
She is survived by her husband, Rick Macans; her daughter, Heather Mutchler (Joey); her daughter-in-law, Cass Macans; grandchildren CJ Mutchler (Mya), Blake Mutchler, Linkoln Macans, and Penelope Macans; her mother, Bette Brissey; her brothers Bill Brissey (Shelley), Jack Brissey (Teresa), and Mike Brissey (Wendy); her brother-in-law, George Macans (Gina) and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Russ Brissey; her son, Brian Macans; her sister, Tina Brissey; her parents-in-law, Marie and Mac Macans; her brother-in-law, James Macans; and her sister-in-law, Birgit Brissey.
She will be cremated, with her final resting place beside her son, Brian, at Memorial Park. There will be a ceremony for close family December 5th, with a celebration of life for all of her loved ones at The Broadway to follow.