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

Dorothy Ruth Marie Werth



Dorothy Ruth Marie Werth, age 64, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in the Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born April 13, 1948 in Hibbing the daughter of Lawrence and Beverly (Johnson) Kerr.  She attended Hibbing Schools.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Victor Werth on November 25, 1967 in the Kelly Lake Methodist […]

Hannah Elizabeth Wilson



Hannah Elizabeth Wilson, 16, of Virginia, MN died on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at St Mary’s Hospital in Duluth from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. There will be a visitation on Monday, September 24th from 5 to 7 pm at Range Funeral Home in Virginia, with a time for friends and family to share stories and remembrances at […]

Terry Allen Loe



Terry Allen Loe, age 76, of Tower and formerly of Aurora and Slayton, MN died Saturday, September 22, 2012, in his home on Lake Vermilion.   A private celebration of Terry’s life will be held at a later date. Family services are provided by Bauman-Vermilion, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Tower.  To express condolences on-line please see:  www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Amanda Marie Thronson



Amanda Marie Thronson, 25, of Hibbing, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 29 at 12:00 noon at Range Funeral Home in Hibbing with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.  Lieutenant Debbie Stahl will officiate.  Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Hibbing.  To […]

LInda Jane Constantine



Linda Jane Constantine died in hospice at Essentia Health-SMDC in Duluth on Sunday, September 23, 2012 with her family surrounding her with love.   She was 68.  For the past four months Linda had been undergoing treatment for the recurrence of breast cancer after having been nine years in remission.  Her courage and determination to overcome this disease was inspiring. […]

Rosemary Rowell Harch



Rosemary Rowell Harch, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2012 in her apartment at Presbyterian Homes North Oaks. Born August 14, 1925 the daughter of John & Jeanette (Gibson) Harch .Graduated from Roosevelt High School in Virginia, MN class of 1942 and the University of Minnesota. Rosemary married Byron George Rowell in 1948. Rosemary was preceded in death by her […]

Waldon Rodney Anderson



Waldon Rodney Anderson passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the Silver Bay Veterans Home with his family by his side.  He was born April 7, 1927 and was a lifelong resident of Northside Virginia.  Waldon served in the US Army during WWII as a Sergeant.  He was a member of both the Virginia VFW Post 1113 and the […]

City of Mt. Iron meeting notice



The regular meeting of the Mt. Iron EDA scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2012, has been cancelled.

Oktoberfest is family fun event



VIRGINIA – Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Virginia will be hosting its 2nd Annual Fall Oktoberfest the last Saturday of September. Everyone is invited to the day-long activities on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. There will be a craft show and home based business show, showcasing hand painted glassware, ethnic crafts, aprons, boys toys and accessories, […]

Local business sponsors fundraise



VIRGINIA – A BBQ chicken cook-off fundraiser will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, in Virginia. The event is a fundraiser for Bill’s House in memory of Beth Holm. It is sponsored by The 218, and will be held at 218 West Chestnut Street. To sign up for the cook-off and get a list of rules, stop […]