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

Richard Frank Marty



Richard Frank Marty, age 74, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Minneapolis, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, in his home. He was born July 3, 1937, in Grey Eagle, MN, the son of Edward and Marion (Berg) Marty. He attended school in Upsala, MN and at Brown Institute where he studied business and sales. He was united in marriage […]

Lonny Edward Holappa



Lonny Edward Holappa, age 61, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his residence in Chisholm. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Range Funeral Home in Hibbing. Vistation will be for one hour prior to the service. A gathering will take place at his home at 13 SE 1st Street in Chisholm immediately […]

Colleen J. Anderson



Colleen J. Anderson, 83, of Meadowlands, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Essentia Health-SMDC Duluth. A Memorial Service will be held on Tueday, June 19, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Meadowlands, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. that day at […]

Irene Charlotte LeVasseur



Irene Charlotte LeVasseur, 103, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 9:30 pm, in Virginia with her loving family at her side. A Memorial Service will be held on June 24, 2012 at 3:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 102 14th Ave., S., Virginia, MN 55792. Arrangements are entrusted with Range Funeral Home, Virginia. Please […]

Raymond O, “Pic” Bastianelli



Raymond O. "Pic" Bastianelli, 88 a lifelong resident of Eveleth died Saturday, June 16, 2012. He was born on September 9, 1923 to Dionigi and Rosa (Belluci) Bastianelli. Pic attended Eveleth Schools. While in high school, he played hockey and baseball. He later entered the United States Army and saw action in the European Theatre taking part in Operation Overlord […]

Eichorn’s

FURNITURE now a three-generation business

VIRGINIA – Jeff and Joni Eichorn have owned Eichorn’s Furniture since 1990, though it was actually established in the mid 1970s by Jeff’s father, Bruce Eichorn. The family-owned business is celebrating 25 years in its Virginia location this year. “It all started back in the late 1970s. I was laid off from US Steel and was asked by my father […]

Range profile: Polly Carlson-Voiles




Sitting at her home far above Moose Lake near Ely, Polly Carlson-Voiles finds inspiration in the beauty and serenity that come from the wilderness below her. Daily observations of the natural world surrounding her home affirm her belief that our attachment with nature is an important connection in building character and forming relationships. Carlson-Voiles writes books that target young readers […]

Ron “Buckles” Hendrickson:

Never give up


A story about a coaching legend EVELETH – A short, white-haired man walks through the lobby of the Eveleth Hippodrome wearing a Minnesota Gophers windbreaker pullover and, as always, is red in the face and smiling. He walks toward the golden doors that lead into the arena but instead of inviting himself into the frozen rink, he stands with his […]

DAD: DEDICATED AND DEVOTED

Film showing for dads


A song that clearly explains how fathers have an awesome responsibility to lead their children to know who God is “I want to be just like you, because he wants to be like me,” by Phillips, Craig, and Dean. In this song, they mention of how the little boy watches everything that his daddy does and wants to someday be […]

Olcott Park Walking Tours



VIRGINIA – Guided walking tours of historic Olcott Park, featuring 13 historic sites around the park, will be given throughout this summer. The schedule will be Wednesdays (not July 4) at 11:00 a.m., Fridays at 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., starting June 20 through the end of August. Please meet on the deck on the park side of […]