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

Mary Anne Falz



Mary Anne Falz, 68, of Hibbing, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Saturday, June 04, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Per the family’s request, there will not be a service. Arrangements are entrusted with Range Funeral Home in Hibbing. Please visit the online guest registry at www.rangefuneralhomes.com.   Mary Anne is survived by her four children: Frank, Ken, Jodean, […]

Matthew Just Weir Jr.



Matthew Just Weir Jr., 60, of Cotton, MN passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011. He was surrounded by his family and the gentle and caring staff at the Solvay Hospice House. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Range Funeral Home in Virginia from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m and will continue one hour prior to the […]

Paul “Pauly” Bukovac



Paul “Pauly” Bukovac, 99, of Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Range Funeral Home in Virginia with visitation one hour prior to the service. Scott Ortler will officiate. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home of Virginia. Online guestbook www.rangefuneralhomes.com.    Paul was born […]

Land of the Loon Festival:

its Community at best


This is the way to celebrate Virginia’s 35th Annual Land of the Loon Festival: On Saturday morning, take the family to breakfast, prepared by the Knights of Columbus at Parkview Elementary. Your friends will be there! Then, grab your folding chair and stake out your favorite spot for the Land of the Loon Parade which begins at 9 a.m. Next, […]

ONE YEAR-CAMERA-COMMUNITY



A ndrew’s Cameras of Virginia, Hometown Focus, and WEVE radio are collaborating on a year-long project, titled “ONE,” featuring 52 photographers, starting this June. Our community (the Iron Range) will be captured through the eyes of some of its most creative residents, using only one camera. Talented photographers of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to apply. Interested photographers […]

Business Bits




While sales growth is seen as a positive thing in business, growth that is too rapid can cause business failure. Rapid sales growth quickly uses up company cash. Planning for growth can help identify the projected cash needs and the sources from where cash can be generated. Jennifer Pontinen is a Business Consultant with the UMD Small Business Development Center, […]

FOCUS on education



Virginia Elks Lodge honors Students of the Month The Virginia Elks Lodge #1003 proudly presents the Student of the Month throughout the 2010- 2011 academic school year from the Virginia and Mountain Iron-Buhl High Schools. Each month two students from VHS and MIB high schools were selected by teachers and counselors to receive the honor, based upon academic achievements, involvement […]

Healthy FOR Life



Hi all! Is everyone enjoying the heat? My muscles thoroughly thrive in it. Sun…it does a body good. Don’t forget to grab the water when sweating or when feeling overly warm and also have light protective clothing when spending numerous hours outside. IT IS GOOD TO SWEAT! Get those toxins out and if you want to burn up a few […]

About Yerba Mate



It is a species of the holly family and is found in South America. It can get up to 15 meters tall but the evergreen leaves are harvested at 4-8 meters tall. It also has greenish white flowers with red, black or yellow berries. There is a male and a female plant. The female plant is milder and contains less […]

Another Heated Subject



Go Miami Heat! Some of my brothers are going for Dallas, so it makes for an interesting watch in the basketball playoffs. Another way to get your heart seeing red, is go for the hoops and I don’t mean just spectating. Get out there and bounce a few, besides getting the heart rate up, it increases endurance, coordination, all-over muscle […]