Beverly "Bev" J. (McKay) Copus

Beverly “Bev” J. Copus, age 78 of Clintonville passed away Saturday morning, March 28, 2026 at the ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano.

Beverly Jean McKay was born on August 22, 1947 in Waupaca County as the daughter of the late Glen and Gladys (LeBeck) McKay. She graduated from Clintonville High School in 1965 and was united in marriage to Gary Soltis. The couple had a daughter and later divorced. After moving to Abilene, TX, Bev met Glenn Copus and the couple were united in marriage on August 19, 1988. They returned to Clintonville in 1993 to care for Bev's mother where they ran a bar called ‘Lil Texas’. Bev loved visiting with the patrons as she quite possibly had the most outgoing personality of anyone ever in history. Her bubbly personality drew her to countless people and friendships over the years. She often continued talking even if she wasn’t sure they were listening anymore or not. She definitely was a spitfire, but one who would do anything for someone in need and just naturally brightened your day. Some of the other places Bev worked in town were at Fleet Farm, Park Place, Erickson’s, and the Rec Center. In her free time, Bev enjoyed working on puzzles, bowling, and really shined when it came to hosting friends for a cookout or a get together. She also became a big fan of the Milwaukee Brewers throughout the years. Her family takes solace in that Bev knew her Lord and Savior and was simply put, one of the best. Bev….you’ll be missed.

Survivors include: Her Husband: Glenn Copus.
Daughter: Barby (Dan) Schmidt.
Granddaughters: Addison, Ella, & Emery Schmidt.

Her Mother-in-law: Shirley Smetak, Sisters-in-law: Cindy (Tom) Culbertson, Rosie Causey, and Missy (Casey) Louviere.
A Brother-in-law: Milton Mavis.
Also numerous nieces and nephews that were very special to Bev.

She was preceded in death by her parents Glen & Gladys, a sister June Mavis, a brother Marvin (Jeanne) McKay, her step-father Marlin Hornburg, step-brother Travis (Shirley) Hornburg, step-father-in-law Ernest Smetak, and a nephew Clint Culbertson.

Bev’s funeral service will be held Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11am at the Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville with Rev. Brian Crocker officiating. Interment will follow a meal at the church at Big Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 9:30am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established by her family. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting with Bev’s arrangements. www.eberhardtstevenson.com