Maureen "Jinx" (Van Schoyck) Peters, age 80, formerly of Wisconsin Dells, WI, passed away on September 10, 2023, at her home she designed and dearly loved.

Jinx was born March 2, 1943, the first-born child of Wayne and Martha Van Schoyck. She was nicknamed "Jinx" as a baby and held that name until death.

Jinx grew up and attended high school in Wisconsin Dells. There, she met her future husband, Alan Peters. After marriage, they moved to Waunakee, WI. In 1976, they moved with their 2 daughters to Tallahassee, FL, after Alan was transferred from Badger Ordinance.

While living in Wisconsin, the family would spend summers camping, riding bikes and sailing. She and her best friend, Elaine Anderson, did everything together, including introducing the Girl Scouts to their small town of Waunakee. After moving to Tallahassee, she continued her career in the restaurant business. She excelled at her job because of her own organizational skills and friendly nature.

The Lady Loved to Party! She was an exceptional hostess giving countless gatherings at her home, from sit-down dinners to pool parties. She made every holiday special for her family and friends. She was a beauty with a great sense of humor. She gave and cared for everyone who came into her life, especially the children. Her neighbors referred to her as the "Mayor" of the neighborhood. If you went out of town, she had dinner waiting for you when you got home.

Jinx is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Marshall and Kristine Peters (Joe Steverson); her granddaughter, Alyssa Marshall (Kyle Washburn); her great-grandson; her brothers, Dennis Van Schoyck, Curt Van Schoyck (Diana) and Chip Van Schoyck as well as many nieces, nephews many dear friends in the Dells Area. She is preceded in death by her feisty mother, Martha; father, Wayne; loving husband, Alan and her sweet sister-in-law, Molly.