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

Rosalyn Karosich



Rosalyn Karosich, 95, of Eveleth died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at St. Raphael’s Health & Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth.She was born on April 23, 1917 in Eveleth to Charles and Johanna (Strezishar) Karosich.  After graduating from Eveleth High School, Rosalyn went on to graduate from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, MN as a registered nurse.  She worked for […]

Virginia Eleanor Iverson



Virginia Eleanor Iverson, age 83 of Lakeland died unexpectedly Thursday, January 3, 2013 in her home. She was born July 5, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Arthur and Virginia (nee Bing)Askegaard, was a graduate of Biwabik High school and Virginia Junior College. Virginia married Clayton William Iverson on June 11, 1949 in Biwabik. They farmed in Ada prior […]

Raymond William “Sonny” Nevala



Raymond William “Sonny” Nevala, age 78 died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. He was born November 19, 1934 in Aurora,MN the son of Matt and Olga (Pulkinen) Nevala.  Raymond attended Embarrass High School Class of 1952, was a state champion in the 440 yard dash and was a member of the Flying Finns […]

Judith Ann Nikunen



Judith Ann Nikunen, 74, of rural Gilbert died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at the Virginia Convalescent Center. She was surrounded by family members as she went to rest in peace with our Lord in Heaven.Judy was born August 1, 1938 in Biwabik to Joe and Gertrude Marafiot. She grew up in Biwabik and she was united in marriage on Nov. […]

Loretta B. Taylor



Funeral service for Loretta B. Taylor, 81, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, will be 10:30am Monday, January 7, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Virginia (Midway) with Rev. Paul Losik and Rev. John Cowan officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-3pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert and will continue for one hour prior to the service at […]

Nona Sulentich



Nona Sulentich, age 83 of Virginia died Monday, January 7, 2013 in the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born September 13, 1929 in Duluth, the daughter of Roy and Margaret (nee De Lagassy) Beck. She was a graduate of St. Jean de Baptiste High School in Duluth and the Glenwood Hills School of Psychiatric Nursing and remained friends […]

Randy Lee Maki



Randy Lee Maki, age 42, of Princeton, MN died Monday, January 7, 2013, in the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.  He was born July 15, 1970 in Virginia, MN the son of Russell and Marjorie (Brajkovich) Maki.  He graduated from Cherry High School.  A veteran of the US Marine Corps, Randy served in Iraq during the Gulf War.  He […]

Lillian A. Bundich



Lillian A. Bundich, 94, of Eveleth died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Virginia Convalescent Center.She was born on May 11, 1918 to Joseph and Antonia (Blatnik) Sedey in Eveleth.  Lillian was united in marriage to Thomas J. Bundich on June14, 1937.  She was an active member of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court […]

Betty Gene Hokkanen



Betty Gene Hokkanen, age 84, of Palo died peacefully on Jan. 5, 2013and joyously reunited in eternity with her husband, Laurie. Betty wasborn to John and Ida Blansit in Kansas City, MO.  She had three sisters, Mary (deceased), Wanda and Millie. She moved to Duluth when they married in 1949 and began raising their family as long-time residents on Park […]

Range profile: Christina Hujanen

NEVER TAKE “NO” FOR AN ANSWER


TOWER – Noted television journalist and author Tom Brokaw once said, “It is easy to make a buck. It is a lot tougher to make a difference.” Tower resident Christina Hujanen has a passion to make a difference in other people’s lives even when that choice results in personal sacrifices. She is blessed with a loving family that supports her […]