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Jenice Sharon Smith

Jenice Sharon Smith

Jul 21, 2025

Jenice Sharon Smith, 70, of Superior, WI passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

Jenice was born November 8, 1954 in Albert Lea, MN,  the daughter of Manford Johnson & Elaine (Holland) Marlin, formerly Johnson.

Jenice was a committed and hardworking professional, having devoted 29 years to United Health Care. She...

Katherine A. Thompson

Katherine A. Thompson

Jul 21, 2025

Katherine Anne Thompson, 62, of Superior, WI, died in her home on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Kathy was born on May 7, 1963, to Patricia (Trissler) and Stanley Thompson in Faribault, MN.

She had been employed at the Harbor House Crisis Shelters and most recently with NWCSA at the Solid Rock Safe Haven as a...

Timothy A. Moder

Timothy A. Moder

Jul 20, 2025

Timothy Allen “Tim” Moder, 76, lifelong Superior resident passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by love at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN after braving 17 years with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Tim was born in Superior on November 28, 1948, to Merwin and Marjorie (Haworth) Moder.

Tim attended...

Clara I. Herman

Clara I. Herman

Jul 20, 2025

Clara I. Herman, 88, passed away July 20, 2025 in Superior, WI.

Per family request, there will be no services.

To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit our website, www.lenroot-maetzold.com.

Michele Anne Dawson

Michele Anne Dawson

Jul 19, 2025

Michele Anne Dawson passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in  Duluth, MN. She was born on September 30, 1955 in Ashland, WI,  the daughter of Walter and Mary (Dawson) Binkowski.

Michele was a self-employed accountant and tax preparer who worked out of Iron River, WI. She enjoyed helping others and served...

Randi K. Bailey

Randi K. Bailey

Jul 19, 2025

Randi K. Bailey, 68 of Duluth, MN passed away in her home on Saturday, July 19, 2025 with her husband by her side.

Randi was born March 31, 1957 in Superior, WI to Shirley (Levens) and Robert McConnell.

She was employed as an administrative assistant at Holy Rosary School for many years in Duluth.  Randi...

Patrick A. Currie

Patrick A. Currie

Jul 17, 2025

Patrick Anthony Currie, age 67, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Pat was born on May 21, 1958, in Superior to Phyllis (Lind) and Desmond Currie. He graduated from Superior Senior High in 1976 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from...

Eva L. Baker

Eva L. Baker

Jul 15, 2025

Eva Louise Baker, 68, of Superior, WI died Tuesday July 15, 2025 at the Essentia St Mary's Hospital in Superior.

Eva was born in Superior Wisconsin on January 19,1957 to Lorraine (Earhart) and Howard Williams.

She graduated from high school later going on to a role in health care. Eva became a nurse's aide at...

James A. Lieble

James A. Lieble

Jul 14, 2025

James A. Lieble, 61, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, July 14 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born the son of Jon and Jeanine (Roberts) Lieble on December 23, 1963 in Park Falls, WI.

James was a self-employed carpenter. He had a talent for fixing, building, and creating. From an early...

Keith George Miernicki

Keith George Miernicki

Jul 14, 2025

Keith George Miernicki, 82, of Saginaw, MN passed away in his home on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Keith was born June 6, 1943, to John and Myrtle (Gvesrude) Miernicki in Duluth, MN.

He grew up in the friendly West End of Duluth on Wellington Street and was proud of graduating from Denfeld High School as...

Richard D. Hoffman

Richard D. Hoffman

Jul 10, 2025

Richard D. Hoffman, 72, of Superior, WI passed away on July 10, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on September 22, 1952, the son of Wilfred and Ellen (Qually) Hoffman in Park Rapids, MN.

On April 21, 1990 Dick married the love of his life, Gail Galliford, and celebrated 32 years...

Antionette "Erma" Harty

Antionette "Erma" Harty

Jul 10, 2025

Our fun- loving aunt, Antoinette "Erma" (Moretto) Harty, age 98, passed away July 10, 2025 at Essentia/St Mary's Hospital in Superior, Wisconsin. A lifelong Wisconsin resident, she was born on August 23, 1926, to the late Joseph and Virginia (Barat) Moretto, who immigrated to Wisconsin from Zorzoi, Italy.

Growing up on the small dairy farm which her...

William "Bill" A. Kalin

William "Bill" A. Kalin

Jul 8, 2025

William "Bill" Andy Kalin, a longtime educational representative passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with his loving family at his side.

He was born on February 13, 1942, in Superior, WI. He is the son of Nels and Iris Kalin.  Bill graduated in 1960 from South Shore High School in Port...

Pamela L. Carlson

Pamela L. Carlson

Jul 5, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Louise Carlson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. She was 78 years old.

Born on September 10, 1946, Pam graduated from Duluth East High School in 1964. She went on to work at the Patty Cake Shop and later at Sam's Florist and Miller Trunk Family Dentistry. Pam...

Arloa L. Pooler

Arloa L. Pooler

Jul 5, 2025

Arloa LeeAnn Pooler, 78 of Superior, WI passed away in her home with her family by her side on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Arloa was born July 23, 1946, in Eau Claire, WI to Arloa Stiff and James Perry.

She was a homemaker the majority career, caring for her family and later in life she...

Theresa Laura Templeton Hubin

Theresa Laura Templeton Hubin

Jul 3, 2025

Theresa Laura Templeton Hubin, 88, of Frederick, MD passed away July 3, 2025.

She was born October 3, 1936, to John and Anna Templeton at The Homestead in Springbrook, WI and lived there until the family moved to Wentworth, WI.

Theresa was a substitute teacher at St. Rita's in Dundalk, MD in the mid-60s. After...

Adrienne M. Kilsdonk

Adrienne M. Kilsdonk

Jul 2, 2025

Adrienne Michelle Kilsdonk, 46, lifelong area resident, died unexpected on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN on May 29, 1979, the daughter of Richard and Tracy.

Adrienne was a graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN, class of 1997. She went on to attend the College of St. Scholastica...

Jean Ann Nylen

Jean Ann Nylen

Jun 30, 2025

Jean Nylen, 61, passed away on June 30, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Born the daughter of David G. and Naudean (Maas) Lambert on October 8, 1963, Jean was a lifelong resident of the Northland.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1982 and went on to build a fulfilling career as...

Brian K. Nielsen

Brian K. Nielsen

Jun 29, 2025

Brian K. Nielsen, 54, of Superior died Sunday June 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer at Solvay Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Brian was born in Superior on October 23, 1970, the son of Ralph and Charlotte (Britton) Nielsen. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1988.

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Lucy A. Herrick

Lucy A. Herrick

Jun 28, 2025

Lucy A. Herrick, 84, of Superior, died Saturday June 28, 2025, at her residence.

Lucy was born in Cable, WI on August 16, 1940, the daughter of Lester and Lillian (Thompson) Cain. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1958.

She had worked for Roth Department Store, Minnesota Power, SCCU, and...

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