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  • 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

Gary Lee Mattonen



Gary Lee Mattonen, age 52 of Virginia died Monday, October 31, 2011 in his home. He was born November 25, 1958 in Virginia the son of James and Judy (Milbridge) Mattonen and was a graduate of Virginia High School, class of 1977. Gary grew up in Britt and was a longtime Virginia resident. He was a former member of the IBEW […]

Curtis Oliver Maki



Curtis Oliver Maki, age 61, lifelong resident of Virginia died Thursday, October 27, 2011, in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1950 in Virginia, the son of Eino and Joan (Pucel) Maki. He graduated from Virginia High School. He enjoyed music, making model cars, reading, art, fishing, spending time at the family cabin, and visiting his friends in Virginia. […]

Grace Jean Breen



Grace Jean Breen, age 88 of Palos Heights, IL died Sunday, October 30, 2011. She was born November 21, 1922 in Biwabik, the daughter of Mike and Nellie (Faber) Smith. Grace was a graduate of Biwabik High School where she was on the swim team and in the band. After graduation, she attended the Duluth Business College. She was employed […]

Elmer Bergman



Elmer “Emmer” Bergman, age 96, a longtime resident of Virginia, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 in Naples, Florida. He was born July 23, 1915 in Virginia, the son of Eric and Augusta (Carlson) Bergman. Elmer married Mary “Mitzi” Elias on September 1, 1937, and they raised two boys: William (Bill) and Bruce, in Virginia.    Elmer was a graduate of Virginia High […]

Ernest “Ernie” Robert Nelson



Ernest “Ernie” Robert Nelson was born, March 5, 1923 and passed peacefully to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Ernie was born to Ernest Robert Nelson, Sr. and Frances (Pond) Nelson. He was the eldest and longest living member of his family of origin. Siblings were: Donald Nelson, Judith Keith and Janet Martin.   Growing up in North Hibbing, Ernie was an […]

Myrl Minerva Alar



Myrl Minerva Alar, age 92 of Virginia died Friday, November 4, 2011 in the Ecumen Villages at North Branch, with her family by her side. She was born June17, 1919 in Lakefield, MI the daughter of Samuel and Winifred (Myers) Bryers and was a graduate of Virginia High School and had attended Virginia Junior College. Myrl married Emil Alar on […]

Patricia “Patti” Honkola Crunkilton



Patricia "Patti" Honkola Crunkilton, 61, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at University Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.   She was born Jan. 30, 1950, in Biwabik, to John and Linnea (Marttila) Honkola. Patti attended Virginia High School.On June 22, 1991, Patti was married to Bruce Crunkilton.   Patti was devoted to […]

SILICON ENERGY TAKES OFF

A new era of green manufacturing begins


MT. IRON – In Silicon Energy’s glistening new manufacturing facility in Mt. Iron, things have begun to settle as new employees get acclimated to their surroundings and their intense training is paying off with flaw-free products at the end of the production line. “What we do here isn’t particularly complicated,” said President Gary Shaver, “but we have to be very […]

Silicon Energy PV modules and electric vehicles at HCC




HIBBING – Things are getting greener at Hibbing Community College. The Solar Photovoltaic Technician Program just ordered some PV modules from Silicon Energy in Mt. Iron, and the HCC “Green Team” has their eye on some electric vehicles (EVs) which were on-campus last month for demonstrations, according to program instructor Jesse Dahl. Plans are to purchase two EVs for the […]

Virginia voters approve charter change to save hospital




VIRGINIA — Voters in the Iron Range town of Virginia decided overwhelmingly Tuesday to surrender control of their local hospital. Eighty six percent of the votes cast supported a change to the city charter that will allow the taxpayer-owned hospital to affiliate with a larger health care system. Voters agreed with city officials who said deeper pockets were needed to […]