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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

George Norman Munig



George Norman Munig, age 77 of Virginia slipped from this life to the next on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in the Diamond Willow Residence in Mt. Iron. He was born October 9, 1933 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of George W. and Elsie (Gehrman) Munig. George graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1951 where he was active in basketball […]

Gordon Leigh Negley



Gordon Leigh Negley, 80, of Babbitt, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 in his home with his family by his side. He was born May 31, 1930 in Farmington Township, IL the son of Howard and Ethel (Clausen) Negley. Gordon was a graduate of Princeton High School Class of 1948 and attended Hamline University. He was a veteran of the United States […]

Ruth Gertrude Mrja



Ruth Gertrude Mrja, age 85, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Monday, April 4, 2011 in the Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi. She was born August 13, 1925 in North Hibbing, the daughter of Otto and Greta (Michaelson) Peuha. She graduated from Hibbing High School. Ruth was united in marriage to Sam Mrja in 1943 in Hibbing.   Ruth was a homemaker and […]

Dolores Mary Strand



Dolores Mary Strand, age 87 of Virginia died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. She was born July 29, 1923 in Virginia the daughter of Martin and Alice (Lemieux) Virshek and was a graduate of Virginia High School. Dolores married Grant Lee Strand on January 19, 1940 in Virginia and was a lifelong […]

Walter Edwin Arola



Walter Edwin Arola, 89, of Clinton Township, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at SMDC/Essentia Health in Duluth. Walter was born on February 24, 1922 in Green Valley Township, Menagha, Minnesota to Gust and Elma (White) Arola. Walter attended school in Green Valley Township, Menagha.    On July 2, 1946, Walter married his best friend Sylvia Erkkila, whom he dearly loved. They […]

Edna Mary Wheatman



Edna Mary Wheatman, 84, of Hibbing, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Her celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour before the service at Range Funeral Home in Hibbing. Pastor Erik Holleque will officiate. A private family burial will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery on a […]

Nancy Scheibe paddles the Mississippi

And collects stories along the way


The year was 2004 and Nancy Scheibe, of Ely, was to turn 50 years old on October 19th. She wanted to do something significant to celebrate this milestone in her life, leaving behind the negative energy of “you’re over the hill” or “life is over – you may as well retire.” Scheibe chose to fulfill a childhood dream and paddle […]

On the road again with the Bag Lady – PART 3




Well, another beautiful Saturday morning and only one sale to go to! But it’s early yet in the Rummage Sale scheme of things. Why should everybody else have their spring cleaning done when I don’t? That was my thinking as I’m planning my day. I can go and check out the sale, stop at Earth Fest, be home by noon […]

Business




Most business owners know how to “make it” or “sell it,” but few have significant expertise in preparing or reading financial statements. Good business decisions cannot be made without an accurate financial picture. Plan time at least monthly to review your financial statements and seek resources to gain a better understanding of what they are saying. Jennifer Pontinen is a […]

FLOOR to CEILING INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM IS READY FOR YOUR HOME PROJECT




Like many people, I’ve been putting off a lot of needed home projects the last couple of years. It just seemed prudent to wait a while – for instance, until the kids are out of college. Whew! Can almost cross that one off my list! I have to confess that I am almost allergic to shopping – for anything. I […]