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Obituary: Lois Marie Smith

Lois Marie Smith, 86, of Cloquet passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at home. Lois was born March 8, 1936, in Cloquet to Bernard and Grace Larson. She was employed at several places, retiring from Potlatch on July 31, 1997.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Dale Smith; daughter Memorie "Nonie"Smith; and son Stuart Smith.

Lois is survived by her son Steve (Paula) Smith; son Bradley (companion Brenda) Smith; daughters Paula Kittleson and Tracie Little; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Oct. 8 in Atkins Northland Funeral Home Chapel, 801 14th Street, Cloquet. A luncheon will follow the funeral in the fireside room of the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. To sign the guestbook and leave an online tribute, see http://www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.