In Memory of Salita “Pete” McManus
Salita “Pete” McManus of Cumberland, died June 16, 2025, in Shell Lake, WI., at the age of 94.
She was born to Ray and Lorene Sudderth in Bailey, TX., on May 25, 1931 and spent about one third of her life in Texas, one third in Wisconsin and one third in Hawaii.
She was married to Paul Hilton for 27 years and to George Dunn McManus for 30 years. For 21 years she taught first graders at Cumberland Elementary School.
She is survived and fiercely loved by her three Chilren, Lori Hilton (Kurt Miller), Heidi Hilton (Tom Burklund), and Peter Hilton (Lisa Janty); two grandchildren, Tyler Burklund and Michelle (Chris) Brenny; four great grandchildren, Lyla and Bo Burklund and Teagen and Josie Brenny; her brother Joe Ray Sudderth and sister-in-law Mary Sudderth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dunny; her parents; her sister Anne (Fred) Adair; her brother John Sudderth; and her sister-in-law Amelia Sudderth.
A private scattering of ashes will be held at a later date.
Last Update: Jun 19, 2025 7:04 am CDT
