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

Thomas J. Davis



Thomas J. Davis, February 17, 1955 –March 21, 2013  passed away peacefully after a long illness with his family at his side.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his family, and the greatest joy of his life, his granddaughter, Julia.  Tom and his wife Vickie had been married 33 years.  He leaves behind his two […]

Dorothy Louise Anderson



Dorothy Louise Anderson, 90, Born June 24th, 1922 in Virginia, MN- Dorothy, belovedfriend and mother, peacefully passed away on March 7th. in San Diego, CA. She  moved to San Diego when she was 30 and worked at Naval Undersea Center from 1970 until 1993. Preceded in death by her son John, and granddaughter Amanda, she is survived by her children Rebecca, […]

James R. Rudy



James R. “J.R.” Rudy, 69, of Eveleth died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Essentia Health-Virginia.  J.R. was born on February 3, 1944 in San Francisco, California and was an Army veteran.  He worked for Western Electric, now Lucent and was later self-employed.  J.R. enjoyed helping others.  His gift of giving continued at the time of his death as he generously […]

Kathryn A. Judnick



Kathryn A. Judnick, 80, of Hibbing, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Aspenwood Adult Foster Care Home in Hibbing. She was born on November 11, 1932 in Eveleth to George and Gertrude (Koreltz) Judnick.   Kathryn worked at the Day Activity Centers in Eveleth and Chisholm.   She had a generous heart; always caring about the well being of others.  Bonanza and […]

Mt. Iron meeting notices



MT. IRON – The Mt. Iron City Council meeting will be held on Monday, Apr. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mountain Iron Room of the Community Center. The regular meeting of the Mt. Iron EDA, which was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, Apr. 3, has been canceled.

VHS baseball teams seeking donations



VIRGINIA – Virginia High School boys baseball team members will be holding their annual fundraising event, the Hit-a-Thon, on Tuesday, Apr. 2, from 5 – 7 p.m. The players will be soliciting donations door-to-door at residences and businesses in Virginia to support the baseball teams during the 2013 season. Porch lights left on will encourage the team members to call […]

Theatre company planning meeting to be held



VIRGINIA – Iron Range Real Regional Players (IRRRP), a community theatre company, will hold a meeting on Monday, Apr. 1, at 7 p.m. at the First Stage in Virginia. The purpose of the meeting is to develop plans for a theatre season consisting of dinner theatre, musicals and straight plays. Anyone interested in any facet of production is invited to […]

Words and Lyrics series continues at Lyric



VIRGINIA – Writer Barbara Monetti will read from her writings about growing up in a rough and tumble Italian-American family in the 1950s and ‘60s on the Iron Range. The event will be held at the Lyric Center on Monday, Apr. 1, at 6:30 p.m. The writings of Monetti, a Hibbing native and current Virginia resident, tell stories of the […]

Pasty pick-up dates corrected



VIRGINIA – The Holy Spirit Church’s next pasty sale and pick-up dates will be Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 23 and 24. Incorrect dates for pick-up were published in a recent news brief. Orders will be taken starting Friday, Apr. 5, by calling 218-749-5555. This will be the final pasty sale until fall. Holy Spirit Church is located at 306 South […]

Why we love the Iron Range Earth Fest




MT. IRON – Hometown Focus has been a sponsor of the Iron Range Earth Fest since its inception four years ago. Along with all the coordinators, committee members and volunteers, we were elated when over 500 people attended that first year. I’ll never forget cresting that hill on Highway 169 the first year, and seeing hundreds of parked cars. Now […]