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

Out of the Blue




The Fourth of July, 2012. Fireworks. Barbecues. Family and friends. And the Minnesota Wild. Wha’? Perhaps making the biggest bang, at least in Minnesota, on our nation’s 238th birthday, was our NHL hockey team. Owner Craig Leopold cracked open his checkbook, shelling out $20 million in signing bonuses, as GM Chuck Fletcher signed the two biggest free agents on the […]

Lake Vermilion Resort Association

FISH REPORT

All fish were released. The Lake Vermilion Resort Association supports the Catch and Release Program. June 24-30, 2012 Size Name City Resort Muskie 53″ Jerry Lovell Indianola, IA Everett Bay Lodge Northern 41.5″ Andrew Marciniak Naperville, IL Pehrson Lodge 26″ Susan Ryshavy Plymouth, MN Glenmore Resort Largemouth Bass 17″ Mark Ryshavy Plymouth, MN Glenmore Resort 17″ Mark Ryshavy Plymouth, MN […]

Memo from Rego Park, NY




Author’s note: This is a chapter from my book, Blue Guitar Highway. – Paul I thought I would change things up a bit this week, and share a poem that I wrote in February, 1995, while I was living with the original “King of Queens,” Jerry Disrud, in Rego Park, New York. Jerry is originally from Starbuck, MN and I […]

SALOME’S STARS



ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Aspects favor socializing with family and friends, but an irksome workplace situation could intrude. No use grumbling, Lamb. Just do it, and then get back to the fun times. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There’s still time for you Ferdinands and Fernandas to relax and sniff the roses. But a major work project […]

Local Home & Garden Add value to your home

Apple Maggot Traps


The first of July is generally the target date to start protecting apple trees from the apple maggots. As the eggs hatch, the “worm” eats its way back to the surface of the apple, leaving unappealing brown trails behind. Homeowners can save money on traps by re-purposing red Christmas ornaments. Cover the balls with a square of clear food wrap, […]

SpaceLIFT



By Rosie Gams Decorator Challenge: Furnishing a room… it’s a story problem! Remedy: Let’s assume you have an empty room and no clue where to start when it comes to furnishings. Put your budget, style, essential elements and personal inventory aside. If you have been reading along in Spacelifts for the last several weeks, I talked about making a plan […]

Lois Jean Corradi



Lois Jean Corradi passed away peacefully at 12:30 am on Wednesday, July 5th, 2012. Lois was surrounded by her family and grandchildren at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Lois lived 79 wonderful years. Visitation will be on Friday, July 6th from 6-8 p.m. at Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 7th at Hope Presbyterian Church in Virginia […]

James Arthur Neuttila



James Arthur Neuttila, 68, of Virginia, MN passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Essentia Health SMDC in Duluth. Services will be held at Range Funeral Home in Virginia on Tuesday, July 10 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Pastor Carl Lamppa will officiate. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign the online […]

2012-07-06 E-Edition