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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

Sergeant First Bradley Brian Lahti



Sergeant First Class Bradley Brian Lahti, age 33 of Robbinsdale, MN died on December 11, 2012. He was born July 3, 1979 in Virginia, the son ofBrian C Lahti and Evelyn (Johnson) Lahti. He grew up in WuoriTownship, rural Virginia and spent his childhood summers on LakeVermilion.  Brad graduated from Virginia High School in 1997 and fromthe Hibbing Community College […]

Mayme A. Coombe



Mayme A. Coombe, 94, of Eveleth died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at her home.She was born on January 17, 1918 to Jacob and Mary (Lukanc) Semich in Eveleth.   Mayme was a graduate of Eveleth High School in 1935.  On July 8, 1939 she was united in marriage to William T. Coombe in Virginia, MN.  She worked as a seamstress for […]

Kathryn L. Roswold



Kathryn L. Roswold, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on, December 14th at Edgewood Vista.  A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia.  Online guestbook at www.rangefuneralhomes.comOur beloved mother,grandmother and great-grandmother was born on August 26, 1923 to Cora and Carl Lanquist in Virginia, Minnesota.Kathryn was united […]

John Forest Sweet



John Forest Sweet, age 85, longtime resident of Hibbing and Tower, diedMonday, December 17, 2012, in Diamond Willow assisted living in Mt.Iron.  He was born June 29, 1927 in Evanston, IL, the son of John W.and Harriet (Hopkins) Sweet.  John received his Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Math and Physics Engineering from Northwestern Universityin 1951.  He was united in marriage to […]

The i-carnation of God

(a cyber Christmas musing)


I could throw statistics around and you might be impressed, but you already have stories of your own. Here are a couple of mine. Story one. This October I attended the convocation and class reunion at my divinity school out east. My fellow classmates from the pre-cyber stone age of 1977 had returned to see their school and one another, […]

Awaiting Decembers PROMISE




Looking out the kitchen window, thereis not a lot of activity going on at thebird feeder, as a very light snow siftsearthward. A fl urry of chickadees darts offat the approach of the little red squirrelwho is caught up in the act of obeyingsome rhythm of nature that compels the storing of sunflower seeds in the dark heart of the […]

The Christmas story:

SIMPLICITY AND TRANSCENDENCE


There are two things I feel compelled to confess this time of year: 1) I love Christmas more than anyone I know. It is truly a season of peace and joy for me, to the extent that if I am having a bad day in July, I will reach for Christmas music to soothe my soul. 2) I have never […]

Joining forces with the immortal guardians

The innocence of childhood is worth protecting


I’m not a movie reviewer, but I did take an Art of the Film class at Mesabi Range College a couple of years back. That class taught critical analysis and evaluation skills with an eye toward understanding and appreciating serious films. One class an expert does not make, but some of the lessons brought forth by instructor Kerry Duncan come […]

‘Tis the Season

What is it we need?


Holidays take on different meanings as we go through the different seasons of our own lives. Parents depart, fledglings leave the nest, and the family structure changes. In the midst of change, we must define our personal relationship to the season. What parts of the past do we need to release in order to make way for the future? In […]

Focus on Veterans

A Marine’s Christmas Poem

‘Twas the night before Christmas, He lived all alone, In a one bedroom house Made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney With presents to give, And to see just who In this home did live. I looked all about, A strange sight I did see, No tinsel, no presents, Not even a tree. No stocking by […]