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

Nadine Joy Carlson



Nadine Joy Carlson, 56, Babbitt, died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Solvay House, Duluth, of metastatic lung cancer.  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 1:00 PM at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia, with Pastor Scottie Shelton officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home.  To sign online guestbook or […]

Michael J. “Mike” Sopp



Michael J. “Mike”  Sopp, 91, a lifetime resident of Virginia, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Edgewood Vista in Virginia, with his son Frank and daughter-in-law Jeanne at his side.   Mike was born May 4, 1922 in Virginia, the son of Frank and Terezija (Piskau)  Sopp.  He graduated from Virginia High School and was a World War II veteran, having […]

Judith “Judy” Lind



Judith “Judy” Lind, 73, of Virginia, died Monday, July 22, 2013 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Range Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Donald Norr will officiate. Inurnment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign […]

IN PRAiSE oF MeN




This week I write about the awesomeness of men. I know this column is going to get me in trouble with my women readers so I’m putting forth these disclaimers right up front: My focus is narrow and not meant to be a commentary on ALL men, or all traits of men. Yes, women are awesome, too. Okay, now that […]

Florida musician, a Britt native, performs in the northland




Editor’s note: My friend Pete Bertolas told me about how when he and his wife were in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, they met a musician who hailed from Britt, MN. A unique story and friendship ensued, and Pete thought it would be fun to share the story, as told by his new friend, in Hometown Focus. I agreed! – Jean […]

Fiddle contest returns to Mt. Iron in August



MT. IRON – After a successful transition from Cotton to Mt. Iron last year, a tradition of old time fiddling will continue with the 32nd annual Minnesota State Old Time Fiddle Championship to be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Mt. Iron. Last year’s new, one-day format was a hit with audience-members and contestants alike, so that format will be […]

Mineview Exhibit artist’s reception planned at Lyric



VIRGINIA – An artist’s reception for Aaron Squadroni, whose Mineview Exhibit will be on display at the Lyric Center in Virginia throughout the month of August, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 5 – 7 p.m. The Lyric Center is located at 514 Chestnut Street in Virginia, is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday weekly from 11 a.m. – […]

HOMEtown Happenings in Mountain Iron

Mountain Iron

WELCOME to “Hometown Happenings in Mountain Iron,” which will appear periodically in this paper and on the Hometown Focus website. If anyone would like to report a “happening,” please contact any elected city public official, city staffer, city employee, or any city commission or board member with your “happening.” And now, this week’s happenings! – Mayor Gary Skalko, Mt. Iron […]

VA disability claims: 165 million pages converted into digital files

More than 1 million images added to digital files daily

WASHINGTON—The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached another milestone in its disability claims transformation process – over 30 percent of the current disability claims inventory is now digital and accessible to claim raters in VA’s electronic claims processing system, which has now been fielded ahead of schedule at all 56 regional offices across the country. This effort is a […]

Sweets and salads, serendipitously




My call for recipes this week was richly (no pun intended) rewarded with some great submissions from friends and HTF readers. In a serendipitous twist, most recipes were for desserts or a salad – and my theme was reader-determined. Everyone’s on the same page, it seems (hot, and with a sweet tooth!). If you have a favorite recipe you’d like […]