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

Lawrence (Larry) Walter Mattson



Lawrence (Larry) Walter Mattson, 70, of Rochester, formerly of Embarrass died on Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital of complications following heart surgery. Funeral services will be on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Range Funeral Home, 911 16th Street, NW, in Virginia, Minn. with visitation one hour prior. Mr. Mattson’s friend, The Reverend Larry […]

Martha Runningwolf



Martha Runningwolf, age 57 of Ely and formerly of the Virginia are died Monday, August 19, 2013 in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born December 29, 1955 in Laramie, Wyoming. Martha was raised in Laramie until the age of 11, when her mother died and she went the live with her sister Sue Bushor in the Virginia, […]

Jeanette “Jennie” Debevec



Jeanette “Jennie” Debevec, 94, of Virginia, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Virginia Care Center. A private family service will be held. Memorials are preferred to a charity of choice. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign the online guest book or to send condolences, please visit, www.rangefuneralhomes.com. Jennie Josephine Debevec was born January 28, 1919 […]

George M. Teska



George M. Teska, 71, of Mountain Iron, died Monday, August 26, 2013 at St. Raphaels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth with his family by his side after a year long battle with cancer.George was born on May 7, 1942 in Nett Lake to George and Gertrude (Staples) Teska and was raised in Nett Lake and Silverdale.  He attended Nett […]

Illa “Pete” Isabelle Polcher



Illa “Pete” Isabelle Polcher, 83, of Hibbing, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  A Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 31st at 10:00 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Hibbing.  Visitation will be Friday, August 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Range Funeral Home in Hibbing.  Rev. Terry Tilton will officiate.  Burial […]

Lahti Farms:

82 years of making hay


It’s Minnesota State Fair time! And you know what that means. No, I’m not talking about food on a stick, grandstand entertainment featuring big-name performers, or the new Riptide Roller Coaster ride on the Mighty Midway. I’m talking about cows and horses and all the other livestock that occupy many of the State Fair buildings for the 12 days leading […]

MN Department of Natural Resources

Licensing benefits for military personnel and veterans

DNR is recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Company. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive program that creates awareness for the purpose of connecting servicemembers and their families with community support, training, services and resources. Learn more at www.BeyondTheYellowRibbon.org. Hunting licenses and lotteries: Notice: Starting August 1, 2013, license agents will charge a $1 issuing fee for lottery, free licenses, […]

Coming soon! HTF’s special Pet Edition




HTF’s Adopt-a-Pet special edition is coming! On September 20, Hometown Focus will dedicate its entire issue to pets. Our mission is to support the adoption of pets at Mesabi Humane Society and Contented Critters and share stories and photos of everyone’s favorite pet. Our friends at the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce are cosponsors of this special edition. You may sponsor […]

Shotguns and Labor Day




For many Americans Labor Day is a laid back kind of holiday where one is surrounded by family, fun, and franks. Our large family is no different, except that we change it up a bit and bring out the shotguns! Spending an entire day just “hanging out” with everyone we don’t see often is the paramount point of our day. […]

VA Historical Society plans Fall Fest



VIRGINIA – The Virginia Area Historical Society will be holding its 2013 Fall Fest on Friday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Lion’s Den at Olcott Park in Virginia. A hamburger supper for $6 per plate will be followed by a free program by Dr. Linda LeGarde Grover from UMD who will be talking about the Vermilion Lake Boarding […]