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

Walter A. Krause

Walter A. Krause, 91, passed away Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2018 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia. Walter Arthur Krause was born June 17, 1926 in Eveleth to Arthur and Helmi (Dixon) Krause. He attended Virginia High School. Following high school, Walter enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during WWII in the Pacific Theater. On June 13, 1950, he was united in […]

Harold Lloyd Roy

Harold Lloyd Roy, 57, of Virginia, passed away Monday, Apr. 2, 2018 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab in Virginia. Harold was born March 15, 1961 in Cass Lake, MN to Lloyd Gloria (LaDuke) Roy. He attended schools in Orono, MN. Harold worked as a cook at Country Kitchens across the range and also at the Iron Kettle. He enjoyed […]

Larry Eugene Olds

Larry Eugene Olds, 69, of Zim, met his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2018, in the care of Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital Palliative Care in Duluth. He was born June 4, 1948, in Fern Township, Minnesota, the son of Earl and Ethel (Jewell) Olds and was the youngest of nine children. Larry attended schools in Chisholm, Long Beach, California, Eugene, […]

Fred Shapansky

Fred Shapansky, 97, of Cook, passed away on Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2018 at the Cook Hospital, with his family by his side. Fred was born February 9, 1921 in Greaney, MN, in a log cabin on the family homestead of John and Selma (Ardin) Shapansky. He was the youngest of 5 children. Fred grew up in Greaney and attended the […]

Daniel C. Rogers

Daniel C. Rogers, 60, of Eveleth, passed away Sunday, Apr. 8, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth. Daniel Charles Rogers was born November 15, 1957 in Virginia to Charles and Joan (Berg) Rogers. Daniel was a hard-working man who spent his life always helping others. His family always brought him great joy. One of his favorite things to […]

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