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

Remembering Dan Zamlen



I miss you when something really good happens, because you’re the one I want to share it with. I miss you when something is troubling me, because you’re the only one who understands me so well. I miss you when I laugh and cry, because I know that you’re the one who makes my laughter grow and my tears disappear. […]

YMCA offers summer camp for kids



MT. IRON – The summer break is fast approaching. While some kids and teens may prefer to spend their summer vacation playing video games or watching television, the Mesabi Family YMCA reminds parents of the value of enrolling their child in summer camp at the YMCA. “At Camp S’more, youth are safe and cared for, and they have experiences that […]

Rehab employees attend seminar



Connie Stone, physical therapy assistant, and Theresa Babiracki, occupational therapy assistant, at the Iron Range Rehab Center, recently attended a seminar in St. Cloud on “Stroke Rehabilitation in the Sub-Acute Care Setting.” The workshop focused on stroke rehabilitation, identifying different kinds of strokes, treatment strategies for stroke recovery and ideas for incorporating physical, occupational, speech therapy and nursing into the […]

Historical land records given to Bois Forte Heritage Center



TOWER – When J. William John Trygg passed away in 1971, the Ely-based forester and land appraiser left a fitting gift: a valuable collection of paper documents made from trees, the source of his passion. Trygg, who also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, surveyed northeastern Minnesota forests from the 1920s through the 1960s. During those decades, he created […]

Obituary Notices



Jennie R. Rahko Jennie R. Rahko, 97, a longtime resident of Eveleth, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2010 at Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home Chapel in Eveleth with Rev. Fr. Frank Perkovich as officiant. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the chapel. Inurnment will be […]

DNR offers online license purchasing



Anglers and hunters will find convenience, 24-hour-a-day service and savings when they buy their 2010 licenses using the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) enhanced online licensing system. The new system allows anyone with an active DNR customer record to instantly purchase and print any type of hunting license, fishing license or validation from a computer. In the past, customers […]

Award-winning film and discussion at Mesabi



VIRGINIA – Mesabi Range Community & Technical College will be showing the award winning film, “Last Chance For Eden” and hosting a follow-up discussion on Wednesday, May 5 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm on the Virginia Campus, Room C175. “Last Chance for Eden” is a documentary about nine men and women discussing the issues of racism and sexism in the workplace. […]

Arrowhead Concert season tickets now on sale



VIRGINIA – Sales are currently underway for the 2010-2011 season of the Arrowhead Concert Association. Virginia concerts are Rhythm and Passion (dance), Swinging Benny Goodman Songbook, Intersection (string trio), Ilya Yakushev (Russian pianist), The Abbey Road Band (Beatles music), and Jeri Sager (Broadway vocalist). The membership prices are $30.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, and $70.00 for families. This includes […]

Gallery Hop in Hibbing



HIBBING – Artists! Come join the dozens of artists of all levels of expertise who descend on Howard Street in Hibbing to show their beautiful artwork! The Gallery Hop is a one day event, which takes place on Thursday, June 24, 2010, from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. in stores and businesses which become “Galleries for a Day!” Call John or […]

New tech programs featured at Mesabi open house



VIRGINIA – Mesabi Range Community & Technical College will host an “Open House” on Tuesday, May 4 from 1-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. in Rooms C172-173 and L159 – the south end of the Commons (use door 3E to enter). Learn more about the new educational programs on the Iron Range including, Arrowhead University’s Iron Range Engineering, UMD’s Graduate Engineering […]