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

LeRoy “Lee” R. Lund



LeRoy “Lee” R. Lund, 71, of Hibbing, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013, in St Luke’sHospital’s hospice.  A memorial service will be held Monday, June 24, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing at 12:00 P.M.with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Pastor Sue Smith will officiate.  Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.  Military Honors accorded by […]

Roberta Sue “Robbie” Aluni



Roberta Sue “Robbie” Aluni, age 68 of Virginia, died Friday, June 14, 2013.  She was born October 15, 1944 in Virginia, MN the daughter of Harvey A. and Shirley (Carlson) Aluni and attended school in Virginia.  Robbie was employed for many years at the Community Work and Development Center (CWDC) in Virginia.  She later participated in a variety of fun […]

Jeanette Evelyn Brodin Klander



Jeanette E. Klander, 87, of Eveleth died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at EssentiaHealth-Virginia Care Center.  She was born on September 24, 1925 in Eveleth to Verner and Jean (Johnson) Brodin.  Jeanette graduated from Eveleth High School in 1943.  She was married to John “Perk” Klander in 1946 and had worked at Troy Laundry; International Harvester during the war making guns […]

Bruce Richard Stone



Bruce Richard Stone, 55, of Hibbing, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013.  Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery.  Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Hibbing.  To sign the online guest […]

Valeda “Val” Mary Bemis



Valeda “Val” Mary Bemis, 86 , of Embarrass , died Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Essentia Health Care Center in Virginia, MN. At Val’s requests, no Services will be held. Arrangements are pending with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign the online guest book or send condolences, please visit www.rangefuneralhomes.com.Val was born March 5, 1927 in Cohasset, MN to […]

On Waldënën Pond:

Gramma Lina and Grampa Verne’s House on Ely Lake


Fayal Township is the archetype of northern Minnesota’s bucolic communities. Named after the Azorean island of Faial, it has few climatic similarities to its namesake but is equal in pastoral charm. Every angle of every view is worthy of a postcard; every stroll down its curving, picturesque lanes is a visit to the arboretum. Tall white and Norway pines line […]

Remembering a friend and car enthusiast extraordinaire




This is a story about a very good friend of mine whose life was cut short. He turned 60 last year before passing away in September. I got to know him when we both worked for the same employer. He was a mechanic at a local dealership and was very good at what he did. We had the same interest […]

New website launches for Minnesota Veterans



SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the launch of their newly redesigned website at MinnesotaVeteran.org. In its continuing effort to be in the forefront of providing the best service and care for the state’s 370,000 Veterans, MDVA is excited to present this new and improved resource to a broad audience of Veterans, families, community, […]

Dips, Danish and some yummy chicken dishes




Well, readers, how’s life? I say if we’re still on this side of the turf things are A-OK. Our garden is planted (it seemed an endless wait) and we’re eating fresh lettuce, but so far that’s the extent of our harvesting. Don’t even talk to me about the flower gardens. Argh! We’re still eating the very last of our frozen […]

Chisholm SWOP team busy with projects



CHISHOLM – The Chisholm 2013 SWOP (Summer Work Outreach Project) team is off to a strong start. In addition to their Life Skills Sessions, they have cleaned artifacts at the Museum of Mining and headstones at the Chisholm Cemetery, and picked up garbage at various public areas. The team has also visited Heritage Manor and Serving Hands Assisted Living, interviewed […]