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

Robert H. Holgers



Robert H. Holgers, 85, of Ely Lake, Eveleth died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.Bob was born on February 28, 1927 in Montreal, Wisconsin to Helmer and Elsie (Bloomquist) Holgers.  He was a 1944 graduate of Lincoln High School in Hurley, Wisconsin.  Bob served in the Navy Air Corp in World War II and was a […]

Robert Frank “Bob” Teasck



Robert Frank “Bob” Teasck, age 87, died Sunday, July 29, 2012 in St. Raphael’s Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth.  He was born March 12, 1925 in Virginia, the son of Frank and Anna (Dahl) Teasck and a graduate of Virginia High School.  Bob served 7 years of active duty in the United States Army during WWII in the European Theatre with […]

Anthony Frank “Tony” Bane



Anthony Frank “Tony” Bane, died on Monday, March 5, 2012 in Dallas, TX.  A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, August 3rd at 2:30 p.m. at Range Funeral Home in Virginia, with visitation at 2:00 p.m.  Frank Zallar will officiate.  Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.  Online guestbook at www.rangefuneralhomes.comHe was born on March 6, 1955 in Virginia, Minnesota to Peyton […]

Madge L. Aronson



Madge L. Aronson, 84 passed away on Wed. July 25, 2012 in Buhl, MN.  She was born in Littlefork on Jan. 20, 1928 to John (Jack) and Essie Osborn /Odegard (nee Gaff).  She grew up in Littlefork and attended Littlefork School, the same school her three children and two of her grandchildren attended.  Madge was a strong and faithful woman […]

Marilyn Jane Pautke



Marilyn Jane Pautke, age 88 of Virginia and a longtime resident of Milwaukee died Saturday, July 28, 2012 in St. Raphael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth. She was born July 19, 1924 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Albert and Bertha (Stowe) Chamness. She married Richard Pautke on June 5, 1943 and moved to Virginia in 2004.  Marilyn was a […]

Sand Lake Shuffle & Care Partners:

IT’S ABOUT THE PATIENT


BRITT – The 21st annual Sand Lake Shuffle fundraiser will be held Friday, Aug. 10, at Voyageur’s Sand Lake Resort in Britt, MN. The event raises money for the benefit of local cancer patients and their families. Most of the proceeds go to Care Partners, a local organization that disburses the funds to those in need. Committee Chair Joe Matanich […]

Old Time Fiddle

New venue: Merritt Elementary School

MT. IRON – The 31st Annual Minnesota State Old Time Fiddle Championships will live to see another year of competition despite the closing of the Cotton school. For over 30 years dedicated folks from the Cotton Civil Club, and before that from the Cotton Volunteer Fire Department, organized and hosted this event. Since the Cotton school venue is not currently […]

Range residents on mission to Haiti



AURORA – This August, two Iron Range residents will embark on a trip to the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti, which is still struggling to recover from the earthquake of January 12, 2010, and an epidemic of cholera that followed close on its heels. President Martelly is very dedicated and has invited anyone, from ex-patriots to the private […]

Commentary

Drones overseas lead to drones at home

The principal function of government since 9/11, even if unintentional, has been to develop strategies to reduce individual liberties and transfer power to the government while not appearing to do so. Of course, neither President George W. Bush nor President Obama actually explains it in those terms. They say instead that they are making Americans safer, but their actions belie […]

Annual back-to-school donation drive scheduled



VIRGINIA – Once again, the Thunderbird Mall is partnering with The Salvation Army to “Stuff the Bus” – a back-to-school donation drive at the Thunderbird Mall. This event will be held August 6 – 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Over 200 children signed up last year and received back-to-school supplies. These supplies were distributed at The Salvation Army […]