Obituaries

Leland James

Leland B James (Jesse), 81, of Grand Portage passed away December 6th, 2024 in the North Shore Health Hospital with his wife by his side.

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Roger Livdahl

Roger Livdahl (90), Child of God, husband, father, grandfather, and amateur harmonica player, passed away peacefully 11/27/24. Born to William and Ruth Livdahl he joined siblings; Amy, Buddy, Evonne, Eva, Jim, and later, Gerry on their farm in Rustad, MN.

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Printha Moe

Printha Ellen Moe (Hargis) age 77, passed away suddenly and without warning on the evening of Friday, November 29, 2024. Printha loved the outdoors, gardening, and spending time laughing and playing games with friends and family. So many memories were made at the family cabin in Longlac, Ontario, which was built where she met her loving husband. She was an amazing baker and cook, and kept friends and family in coffee, sweets, and meals every chance she had. Her laugh was well-known across Cook County and beyond, and she was always gracious and willing to help those who needed it.

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Gregory Tofte

Gregory Harold Tofte, 72, of Tofte, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer on November 28, 2024.

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Wayne Hensche

Local land surveyor Wayne Hensche passed away suddenly on November 24, 2024. Wayne lived a full and adventurous life and always wanted to be known as a person who contributed for good. As a young adult Wayne served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin, Africa. He chose a career in the US Forest Service and sought out varied experiences: wildland firefighting across the United States, and via sister agencies logistic map support to humanitarian aid in the Serbia/Kosova war and special projects support in Brazil and Haiti. Locally he served on his church council, Soil and Water Conservation Board, and as county surveyor. His love for survey work was such that he started a private company and provided survey services to many county property owners. A more complete obituary and information for memorial services will be published at a later date.

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William Leonard Shaffer

William Leonard Shaffer passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on July 11, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Bill's life was characterized by his unyielding spirit, his hearty laugh, and his boundless love for his family and friends.

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Rosalind Ehrenberg

Rosalind “Rosie” Beatrix Brzoznowski Ehrenberg was born on Christmas day 1943 in Orr, Minnesota. She was the 5th of 6 children born to Clemens and Hattie Brzoznowski and was preceeded in death by all but her oldest brother.

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