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

Louise Ann Snidarich



Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2012 at Resurrection Catholic Church, Eveleth with Fr. Charles P. Flynn as officiant. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Eveleth Cemetery. Louise Ann Snidarich, 89, lifelong resident of Fayal Township, died peacefully Friday, November 23, 2012 at her home. Louise was born […]

Roy E. Johnson



Roy E. Johnson, age 81 of Virginia, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in his home. He was born July 9, 1931 in Proctor, MN the son of Olaf and Edith (Anderson) Johnson; was a graduate of Proctor High School class of 1949 and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. Roy was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force serving […]

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