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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

Constance “Connie” M. Edholm



Constance “Connie” M.  Edholm, 90, lifelong Virginia resident, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. She was born October 25, 1926 in Virginia to Ignatius and Juliet (Kubiak) Stopnik. She graduated from Virginia Roosevelt High School in 1944. She worked for NW Bell Telephone Company as an operator for many years and then […]

Stanley “Tanny” VonWald



Stanley “Tanny” VonWald, 67, of Eveleth, passed away unexpectedly at his residence Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.  He was born May 26, 1950 in Plattsburgh, NY to James and Helen (Benjamin) VonWald. Stanley was a 1968 high school graduate.  He attended one year at Vermilion Junior College in Ely and two years at Range Technical College in Hibbing earning his electrical […]

Angeline Mary Andrew



Angeline Mary Andrew, 88, of St. Paul, formerly of Ely, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at Northfield Hospital in Northfield, MN.  Angeline was born August 11, 1929 in Bovey, MN to George and Julia (Adlesich) Velcheff Sr.  She was a graduate of Ely High School and worked as a Job Service Coordinator for the State of MN for many years […]

Sally June Wiinanen



Sally June Wiinanen, 87, of Hibbing and formerly of Sturgeon Lake and Cherry, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm.  She was born November 4, 1929, in Hibbing the daughter of Carl and Elsie (Blixt) Bispala.  She graduated from Hibbing High School.  She was united in marriage to Reino Wiinanen on June 25, 1949, in […]

Eric Michael Jurenic



Eric Michael Jurenic, 44, of Duluth, formerly of Eveleth, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 due to natural causes.  He was born on August 31, 1973 to George and Kathleen (Knaus) Jurenic in Virginia.  He grew up and attended school in Eveleth.  Following school, he furthered his education in carpentry.  He had worked for Lakehead Constructors and most recently had been […]

Helen M. Glumac



Helen M. Glumac, 88, of Hibbing, and formerly of Meadowlands, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm.  She was born to Frank and Antonia Lytner in Kelsey, MN on May 13, 1929.  She married Louis Glumac on October 12, 1947 in Chisholm.  She worked at the VA for 23 years as an Executive Assistant […]

Francis “Ole” McGinnis



Francis “Ole” McGinnis, 83, of Hoyt Lakes, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at Essentia Health-Virginia.Survivors include his Wife: Cleo; Children: Laurie (Eric) Lili, Kevin McGinnis; Step Children: Garold Larson, Deanna Elifrits, Karen Pulju; twelve grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; Sister: Lois Senich.Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Pastor Eric Thiele officiating.  […]

Mark A. “Wag” Mesich



Mark A. “Wag” Mesich, 95, of Virginia passed away Saturday at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm. He was born on December 23, 1921 in Virginia to John and Madeline (Sertich) Mesich and was a life-long Virginia resident, graduating from Roosevelt High School.  Mark was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. “Wag” worked as a welder […]

Isabelle R. Benedetti



Isabelle R. Benedetti, 92, of Chisholm, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. She was born on November 16, 1924 to Primo and Emilia (Damiani) Benedetti in Chisholm.  She worked for Chisholm Mining and then for the First National Bank of Chisholm for 42 years, starting out as a teller and retiring as assistant vice president. […]

Junette Althea Duich



Junette Althea Duich, 81, of rural Aurora, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at her residence.  She was born July 6, 1936 in Mesabi Location, MN to Helmer and Marie (Peterson) Johnson.  She was a graduate of Aurora High School and later married Thomas Duich on April 23, 1955.  Junette earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota- […]