Stephen Maddux

Stephen "Steve" William Maddux, age 40, of Spooner, Wisconsin, formerly of Hayward and Edina, Minnesota passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on January 10, 2012 surrounded by his family. Steve loved to sing karaoke, dance, and make people laugh! He was the life of any party! The Vikings were his team even though us cheeseheads tried to convert him to the Packers, he refused! Steve's favorite entertainment was watching his favorite TV show, The Deadliest Catch/Time Bandit! He became an adopted member of the Time Bandit crew, as well as a friend of the CEO and Staff at the Discovery Channel. They sent him boxes of goodies, DVD 's, hats, shirts, jackets, etc. Even phone calls from the Hillstrand Brothers and also their Mom, who prayed with us on the phone. Last May Steve had a chance to meet the guys in person in Milwaukee, with backstage passes, and became a "BRO". He lived for this show and his relationship with these "tough" Alaskan Crab Fisherman; they made him feel important, and loved! For his 40th birthday, he received a gold crab crew charm which he never took off. He was preceded in death by beloved grandmother and best friend, Rita Morse. Steve is survived by his mother Joanne Maddux, special friend, George Vespa, father William R. Maddux, Jr., sisters Julie Ketcher (Todd), Jeanne Monchamp (Matt), several nieces and nephews; along with other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Jerseys 301 Walnut St. Spooner, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Funds from the memorials will be used to benefit local organizations in Steve's name.