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

Brooklyn Rose Kundinger

Brooklyn Rose Kundinger, 3, of Virginia, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi. She was born along with her identical twin, Ava Jordan, on Jan. 1, 2014 to Justin Kundinger and Shandelle Bruun in Minneapolis.  Brooklyn was currently attending Preschool at Parkview Elementary in Virginia where she loved her teachers and classmates.  Brooklyn loved music, especially […]

Peggy Ann Kletschka Connor

Peggy Ann Kletschka Connor, 68, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at her home. Peggy was born to Amos and Dorothy (Porter) Quaderer, on June 13, 1949, in Cook, MN. Peggy had a long career with the Military.  She began her career in the United States Army on July 11, 1969. She later enlisted in the United States Naval […]

Nancy Sue (Lostrom) Shadle

The Heavenly chorus gained a new sparkly soprano Dec. 5, 2017 when Nancy Sue (Lostrom) Shadle, 76, of Britt, passed peacefully through the pearly gates of Heaven. Nancy was born in Virginia, MN on Oct. 14, 1941. She grew up in West Virginia and graduated from Mt. Iron High School. She was locally well known as an accomplished pianist, organist, […]

Kenneth R. Samson

Kenneth R. Samson, 88, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 in his home with family at his side.  He was born January 7, 1929 in Hibbing the son of John and Nettie (Sanders) Samson.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, and a Veteran of the US Army.  Kenny was united in marriage to Shirley M. […]

Russell “Rusty” Allen Erjavec

Russell “Rusty” Allen Erjavec, 60, of Eveleth, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at his residence. Russell Allen Erjavec was born Feb. 14, 1957 in Eveleth to Anton and Donna (Anderson) Erjavec. He attended Cotton High School. Rusty worked construction and was a member of the Sheet Metal Local #10 and also the Millwright Local #1348. Rusty enjoyed tinkering with […]

Douglas Wayne Butzke

  Douglas Wayne Butzke, 72, of Hoyt Lakes, MN died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Doug was born in Ely, MN and grew up in Forest Center, graduating in 1963 from William Kelly High School in Silver Bay, MN.  His family then moved to Ely where he worked for the U.S. Forest Service. In 1969 Doug and Jan were married and […]

Barbara Jean “Bobbi” Westerbur

Barbara Jean “Bobbi” Westerbur, 73 of Mountain Iron died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her family and in the compassionate care of the Essentia East Range Hospice Team. She was born Nov. 30, 1944 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Herbert and Jean (Hubbard) Pfremmer. Bobbi was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School and received her […]

Let the countdown to Christmas begin!



In this week’s edition of HTF, dozens of area students are weighing in on a variety of topics related to Christmas and/or winter. There’s everything from how to catch an elf and thoughts about what snowmen do at night (apparently they get rather wild) to sharing about a favorite Christmas or Christmas gift to thoughts on what it would be […]

2018 Clean Energy Community Awards launched

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the application process for the 2018 Clean Energy Community Awards (CECA). The awards recognize the good work of Minnesota communities in helping to achieve the state’s clean energy goals. Commerce is the sponsor and coordinator of the program, with financial support from the U.S. Department of Energy. Applications and award […]

Honor the veterinarian or veterinary nurse in your pet’s life

For millions of Americans, animals are not just their best friends, but their heroes. Whether they are lending eyes to the unsighted, ears to the deaf, protection to the sleeping family and the soldier, or providing a welcoming kiss at the end of a hard day, animals affect us in so many different ways. And behind almost every hero pet […]