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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

Jeanne M. Luedtke



  Jeanne M. Luedtke, 78, of Eveleth died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her home.   She was born on May 8, 1933 in Eveleth to Joseph and Johanna (Martinich) Sadar. Jeanne graduated from Eveleth High School and Eveleth Junior College. She was married to Neill F. Luedtke on February 6, 1960 in Eveleth at the former Holy Family Catholic Church.   […]

Reta M. Wilen



Reta M. Wilen, 77, of Buhl, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2012, at the University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Hibbing. To sign the online guest book or send condolences visit www.rangefuneralhomes.com.   The family would like to thank the years of loving service […]

Harvey Leroy Rudeck



Harvey Leroy Rudeck, age 69, of Makinen died Monday, January 23, 2012, at his home. He was born January 21, 1943 in Duluth, the son of Harold and Lucille (Larson) Rudeck, and was a graduate of Denfeld High School.      Harvey was a career veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Vietnam War and retiring in 1982.He married Patricia […]

Katherine Marie Yernatich



Katherine Marie Yernatich, age 64, longtime resident of Tower died Friday, February 3, 2012 in her home with family at her side. She was born January 9, 1948 in Soudan, MN, the daughter of Henry and Evelyn (Pulkinen) Niemi. She graduated from Tower-Soudan High School. Katherine was united in marriage to Jerry Yernatich on September 16, 1967 in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tower. […]

Martha Christine Eudy



Martha Christine Eudy, age 91 of Makinen died Thursday, January 26, 2012. She was born October 23, 1920 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Roy and Flora (Franklin) Hoover. She was employed by the Kansas City Star and Times and as a cost accountant for the City of Kansas City, MO. She retired to Kerrville, Texas. Martha was a devout Christian who […]

Martin Ralph Latola



Martin Ralph Latola of Palo died February 6, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born April 21, 1922 in Palo, the son of Andrew & Signe (Rivinoja) Latola. He married Lillian Lehtinen on October 31, 1943 in Virginia.   Martin was a lifetime member of the Operating Engineers Local #49 and worked for Associated Builders as a crane […]

Austin Joseph Gillen



Austin Joseph Gillen, age 16 of Virginia died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth from complications of Muscular Dystrophy. He is now with Jesus, healed by the very presence of God. Austin was born January 25, 1996 in Winfield, Illinois the son of Tim and Lynne (Dick) Gillen. They lived in Grand Prairie, Texas […]

St. Valentine’s Day REFLECTIONS

A special day to say “I love you” makes sense


“How do you spell love, Pooh?” “I don’t spell love, Piglet. I just feel it.” Every February we mark St. Valentine’s Day with celebrations of romantic love. Husbands buy chocolates for their wives, couples go out on dinner dates, and everyone, it seems, swaps cards with varying degrees of romantic thoughts. The poetry of love runs like syrup in the […]

Flowers and a candy heart world




My friends and readers of this column know all about my CRAZY LOVE for Valentine’s Day. Whether I am single, in a crazy relationship, in a stable relationship, or having a crazy time in a non-labeled whatever, February 14th is my Super Bowl, my Fourth of July, my . . . well, you get the idea. I have only had […]

Readers share stories of love and romance




I asked friends and readers for Valentine’s Day anecdotes – favorite romantic movies, personal love stories, etc. I got quite a few responses and am sharing some here! When did you know he/she was “the one?” Do you believe in love at first sight? “I met my wife on a blind date set up by a mutual friend of ours. […]