Publish an obituary in Hometown Focus

WHAT IS PUBLISHED FOR FREE:

  • HTF will publish a full obituary and a photo (if desired) on our website free of charge.
  • HTF will publish an abbreviated obituary (no photos) in the print edition of the newspaper free of charge.

HOW TO PAY FOR A FULL OBITURARY:

  • A full obituary and a photo (if desired) published in the print edition of the newspaper is charged by the column inch.
  • Once HTF receives the obituary, photo and your request for a full obituary, we will provide you with the cost prior to publication.
  • Payment is due prior to publication and can be handled by phone if paying with a credit card.

The deadline for submission of the print edition obituaries (both full and abbreviated) is first thing Thursday morning, although sooner is always better.

Please email: editor@htfnews.us

Phyllis Fay Brant



Phyllis Fay Brant, 63, of Eveleth, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, in Rochester. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Chapel in Forbes, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Mark Mathes will officiate. Burial will be in Zim Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted with Range Funeral […]

Rochelle Anne Siebert



Rochelle Anne Siebert, age 56 of Virginia died Saturday, September 17, 2011 in her home. She was born April 11, 1955 in Eveleth, the daughter of Harold and Winnifred (Matson) Naapila. Rochelle lived in Cherry, San Jose, CA and Libbey, MT prior to returning to the Iron Range in the early 1970’s. She was employed at the Virginia City Greenhouse […]

Lyla Elizabeth (Martinson) Mihelich



Lyla Elizabeth (Martinson) Mihelich, 93, Buhl, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at SMDC – Essentia Health, Duluth. A Memorial Service will be held at Range Funeral Home on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior to the Service. Pastor Bob Simensen will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Buhl, at a later date.  Sign […]

City of Mountain Iron meeting notices



The Mt. Iron Public Safety & Health Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m,. at the Mt. Iron Community Center. The Mt. Iron Utility Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m., at the Mt. Iron Community Center. The Mt. Iron Parks & Recreation Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 5:30 […]

Holy Spirit pasty sales resumed



VIRGINIA – Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia is resuming pasty sales for the 2011-2012 season. Cost is $5 each. To place an order call 749-5555 after 7:30 a.m. Pasty pickup for September is September 27 and 28 by 12 noon.

Mesabi Range College to host college fair



VIRGINIA – Mesabi Range College in Virginia will be a host site for a Minnesota Education Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Over 60 public and private colleges and universities, community and technical colleges, proprietary schools and military organizations will be represented at Mesabi Range College on this day. This event gives students and parents […]

Chick Flick tickets now available



The Virginia Soroptimists will be having a Chick Flick on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Cinema 6 in Mt. Iron. Cost is $20. Wine & Cider will be served at 5:30 p.m., Chick Flick and popcorn at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call Barber Graphics, 741-4344; Mary Eddy Samuelson, 749-2001; Chestnut Collision Center, 218-741-3061 or Little Gourmet Deli, 749-1041.

Steve Olds’ savory concoction heats things up

Homemade pepper sauce takes ofF


GRAND RAPIDS – Steve Olds is a hot sauce aficionado. At any given time over the last 10 years, he might have had as many as 25 different brands in his refrigerator. He started making his own pepper sauce at home, trying dozens of different recipes until he came up with what he thought was the perfect combination. Tabasco Sauce, […]

AUrI:

help for product development


Several years ago, before I became editor at Hometown Focus, I had a food product I really wanted to manufacture and sell. I had no clue where to start. During my research, I learned about Minnesota’s AURI – Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. AURI’s goal is to assist in the development of new uses for Minnesota-grown agricultural products. That means, if […]

Recipe Rx

Quick & easy; not bland or boring


DULUTH – Greetings from Duluth, MN! After spending time living in Minneapolis and southern Wisconsin, it is great to be back in northern Minnesota. My name is Leanne Weber, and I am excited to share some of my favorite recipes with you. For me, cooking must be simultaneously quick and easy, made from ingredients that you can find in your […]