Beth Lucille

Shykes

Beth Lucille Shykes, 93, of Superior, WI, died on Sunday September 27, 2026, at her home.

Beth was born in Iron River on January 22, 1933, to John and Margaret (Lavin) McLean.

She married John Shykes on October 24, 1953, and they celebrated 48 years of marriage. She was a bookkeeper for Jack’s businesses and later worked for H & R Block. She was a “helper” Grandma for several years at Northern Lights Elementary School.

Beth loved to read, do puzzles and garden. She and Jack enjoyed bowling on the Tuesday night mixed doubles league. She also loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Beth was a member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church in Superior.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret; husband, Jack; son, Douglas J. Shykes; daughter, Jacquelyn B. Shykes; and her son-in-law, Greg Day.

Beth is survived by her children, Kurt A. (Jean) Shykes, Peggy T. Day, Amy L. (Anthony Lacour) Nichols and Todd M. Shykes; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren; brother, John W. McLean; and by many nieces, nephews and her special friends Char, Mary and Anna.

Visitation will be held Wednesday October 14, 2026, from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Memorial Service with Rev. Fr. Andrew Ricci officiating at Downs Life Celebration Center, 1902 N 34th Street, Superior,

Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.