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

Ronald John Jussila



Memorial service for Ronald John Jussila, 76, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 10:30am Friday, November 8, 2013 at United Methodist Church in Aurora with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Chisholm Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora, MN.Ronald died […]

Philip J. Skarp



Philip J. Skarp, 75, of Virginia, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl MN. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Virginia. Visitation will start Friday, November 8, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Range Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to the service Saturday. Pastor […]

Eino O. Valo



Eino O. Valo, of Makinen, died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab Center at the age of 98. Private family services were held at Range Funeral Home in Virginia, with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign the online guest book or to send condolences, please visit, www.rangefuneralhomes.com.Eino O […]

Ronald Jarvinen



Ronald Jarvinen, 77 of Britt, died October 30, 2013 at the Virginia Care Center. Private family services were held Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign the online guest book or to send condolences, please visit www.rangefuneralhomes.com.Ronald Henry Matthew Jarvinen was born September 11, 1936 in Virginia […]

Howard W. Jokinen



Howard W. Jokinen, 66, of Embarrass, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 at his residence.  Memorial services will be held Friday, November 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.at Range Funeral Home in Virginia with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign the online guest book or to send condolences, please visit, www.rangefuneralhomes.comHoward Wayne Jokinen was […]

VETERANS DAY SALUTE

Matthew B. Herberg, Irag War Veteran


Editor’s note: When I heard that Iraq veteran Matt Herberg of Virginia was exhibiting his photography at the Lyric Center for the Arts this month I contacted his wife Justine to see if HTF could profile Matt for Veterans Day. They graciously accepted, and provided me with the details of Matt’s military service, some of his personal journal entries while […]

Give something that means something this holiday season

Holiday Mail for Heroes mailbox open through December 6

The American Red Cross kicked off its annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program in September and invites Americans to show their gratitude and best wishes for those who serve our country, vets and their families by sending holiday cards. Through December 6, Americans can create and send cards to service members, veterans and their families who will receive cards across […]

Mesabi Symphony is alive, well and rehearsing!



VIRGINIA – The Mesabi Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for the 2013-14 season and the results promise to be major treats for supporters of MSO. Since last spring MSO has been searching for a new conductor. From a large and talented field of applicants, three candidates were selected. Each of the three candidates will prepare one set of concerts during […]

HTF columnists on hiatus



Hometown Focus columnists Susan Santi (Massage for Health & Wellness) and Brian Miller (Out of the Blue) are currently on hiatus until the end of November or so. We neglected to mention this when they began their “vacation” a few weeks ago, and wanted to let our readers know they will be back. They’re recharging their batteries, so to speak! […]

Do I need to worry about identity theft?




What is identity theft? It is the illegal taking of private information such as a person’s credit card information, driver’s license, social security information, bank account information, place of address (if not listed), unlisted phone numbers, as well as scanning of personal documents, etc. This information can be obtained through a person’s personal or work computer, physically from documents retrieved […]