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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

Samuel P. Heglund



Samuel P. Heglund, 68, of Cook, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2016.  Sam was born in Cook, MN to Maurice and Sylvia (Lindgren) Heglund on September 12, 1948. He was a lifetime resident of Cook and graduated from Cook High School in 1966. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1970. This included a tour in Vietnam, and […]

Orville John “Stub” Schultz



Orville John “Stub” Schultz, 92, of Gheen, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm.  Stub was born on February 3, 1924, in Crosby, MN, the son of John and Martha (Klepel) Schultz and grew up in Crow Wing County. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) prior to joining the U.S. Army.  […]

BeDaBun E Gesis “Sunrise Song” Chosa



BeDaBun E Gesis “Sunrise Song” Chosa, 37, of Minneapolis passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2016 in Minneapolis, at the MCTC, the college that he loved. He was born on May 7, 1979 in Bemidji, MN the son of Judith “Heart Warrior” Chosa and Malcolm McDonnough. Sunrise was raised in the middle of the Boundary Waters Canoe area. He made […]

James W. “Jack” Lakoskey Sr.



James W. “Jack” Lakoskey Sr., 78, of Tower, died Monday, October 31, 2016, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born on October 24, 1938 in Superior, WI, the son of Claude and Marjorie (Edwards) Lakoskey. His family moved to Gheen where he grew up and attended school until moving to Tower in 1953, where he […]

Charles “Amik” A. Day



Charles “Amik” A. Day, 66, of Tower, a Bois Forte Band Member, Marten Clan, died Thursday, November 3, 2016 at St. Raphael’s Health and Rehab in Eveleth. Charles “Amik” was born March 30, 1950 in Cloquet to Clyde and Charlotte (Roy) Day. He was an ogitchidag, having participated in the BIA Takeover in 1971, President of the American Indian Folklore […]

Valrae Rae Tindal



Valrae Rae Tindal, 59, of Hibbing, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Valrae was born December 27, 1956 in Hibbing to James and Adrienne (Lantz) Tindal. She attended schools in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School. Her pastimes included playing cards, visiting, playing games on her tablet and having coffee with her […]

Lillian Marie Moscatelli



Lillian Marie Moscatelli, 89, of Aurora, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora. Lillian was born on March 11, 1927 to Wilfred and Selma Chivers in Minot, ND.  She graduated as the Valedictorian from Minot High School, class of 1945.  Following high school, Lillian continued her education at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities […]

Bob Almquist



Bob Almquist, 64, of Biwabik, died November 5, 2016 while deer hunting. He was born June 28, 1952 in Virginia, the son of Arthur and Lois (Peterson) Almquist. In his early years, he lived in McKinley with his parents and brother, later the family moved to Lakeland. Bob graduated from Horace Mann High School in Biwabik in 1971. He served […]

Edward “Jack” John Graham



Edward “Jack” John Graham, 72, of Hibbing, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at his residence.  Jack was born September 5, 1944 in Hibbing to Edward and Lucretia (Hogan) Graham.  He married Gail LaCoursiere on October 4, 1975 in Hibbing.  They lived in Little Swan before moving to Meadowlands in 1988.  He served in the National Guard and was a […]

Stuff the Ambulance toy collection in Virginia



VIRGINIA – The 5th annual Stuff the Ambulance event will be held Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the McDonald’s parking lot in Virginia, MN. This event collects new toys and monetary donations for local children and families in need. The toys are distributed by the Salvation Army, and local law enforcement […]