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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

Viena Lydia Kaunonen



Viena Lydia Kaunonen, 100, passed away on December 17, 2016 in Grace Point Crossing West in Cambridge, MN.  She was born August 2, 1916 in Waasa Township along with her twin sister Viola, daughters of Andrew and Sanna Salo.  Viena attended grade school in Embarrass and high school in Aurora. She was on the swim team in Aurora, and was […]

Rosalind “Rose” Jenkins



Rosalind “Rose” Jenkins, 54, of Duluth, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was born on June 1, 1962 in Virginia and was raised by adoptive parents John and Lillian “Ruby” Boshey. Rose grew up on the Vermilion Reservation, moved to Lac La Croix and Minneapolis prior to moving to Duluth in 1993. She loved being outside, taking walks, […]

Judge Myron H. Bright



Judge Myron H. Bright, 97, died peacefully on December 12, 2016 at the Eventide Fargo Senior Living Facility surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Myron was born March 5, 1919 to Morris and Lena Bright in Eveleth, MN. He and his four siblings grew up in the hearty Iron Range of northern Minnesota. The Bright family was a staple of the […]

Scott Dean Hinrichs



Scott Dean Hinrichs, 47, of Virginia, died Friday, December 16, 2016 following a courageous five year battle with colon cancer surrounded by his parents and brothers at his parents’ home. He was born on May 24, 1969 to Stephen and Beverly (Sigerud) Hinrichs in Buffalo, MN.  He grew up and attended school in Cook, graduating from the Cook High School, […]

Bonnie Blanche Rasmusson



Bonnie Blanche Rasmusson, 83, died Friday, December 16, 2016 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. Bonnie was born on July 3, 1933 to Harold and Josie (Bast) Thompson in Hampton, IA.   She grew up on her family’s swine farm and attended school in Hampton, IA.  Bonnie was united in marriage to Delmon Rasmusson on December 23, 1952.  […]

Esther M. Huggett



Esther M. Huggett, 101, of St Paul, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, MN died peacefully on December 14, 2016 at home.  She was born May 15, 1915 in Watertown, SD to John and Nettie (Otterson) Narem. Esther attended school in Waubay and Watertown SD.  In 1935 she married William L. Huggett and farmed near Waubay, SD until moving to Hoyt Lakes […]

Elizabeth J. Kinsey



Elizabeth J. Kinsey, 61, longtime resident of Ely and Babbitt died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, in her home.  She was born June 1, 1955, in Robbinsdale, MN, the daughter of Edward and Dorothea (Chase) Dougherty.  She graduated from High School in New Hope, MN.           Elizabeth was self-employed as a Massage Therapist.  She enjoyed fishing and writing poetry.Elizabeth is survived by […]

Gregory J. Jurkovich



Gregory J. Jurkovich, 88, of Aurora, MN died peacefully on December 14, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.   Greg suffered a major heart attack on December 12.  He passed peacefully surrounded by his family, including his wife of 65 years, Elaine.  Gregory was born on March 11, 1928 in Buhl, MN. Greg was the oldest of five children […]

Merry Christmas!



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The Long Line

The magical tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree


When I was a child my father would hike out into the woods and cut down our Christmas tree every year. Every year without fail, my mom and I would despise it. There was always something wrong with it – too small, too tall, too fat, or maybe it had weird awkward branches. However, once it was up with lights […]