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

Shirley J. Hedlund



Shirley J. Hedlund, 75, of Eveleth, died Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Virginia Care Center. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Range Funeral Home in Virginia with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Eveleth Cemetery at a later date. Pastor Donald Norr will officiate. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home […]

Neil Jerome Amos



Neil Jerome Amos, age 66 of Tower Minnesota, died peacefully at his home, on Tuesday December 24th 2013, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer.   Neil was a well-known and respected member of the community and served as the volunteer Airport Manager for several years at the Tower Municipal Airport, where he owned and operated his avionics installation […]

Jon Thomas Pettinelli



Jon Thomas Pettinelli, age 50 of Virginia died Sunday, December 29, 2013 in his home. He was born June 22, 1963 in Virginia, the son of Renold and Helen (Ercegovich) Pettinelli; graduated from Virginia High School and Dunwoody Institute. Jon married Lisa Allen on September 17, 1994 in Mt. Iron, and was a lifelong resident of Virginia.  He was employed […]

Kathleen “Kathy” Bookwalter



Kathleen “Kathy” Bookwalter, 69, Buyck, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 28, 2013.She was born Kathleen Francis Shannon on August 8, 1944 at Logansport, Indiana.  She grew up in Logansport and graduated from high school there in 1962.  She completed her beauty school training at Rudeaus Beauty College.  Her beautician’s career spanned 30 years, which gave her the […]

Gene Marland Friend



Gene Marland Friend, 73, of the Int’l Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013, at the Falls Good Samaritan Center. He was born in Crookston, MN on August 1, 1940, the son of Benjamin and Ruby (Knaffla) Friend. He lived in the Falls most of his life.  He drove chip truck for 5 years for Jim Lund.  Gene owned […]

Kelly Ray Vainio



Kelly Ray Vainio, Native Name: Naawigiizis, 53,  formerly of Bear River, died Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home in Alango, Minnesota. He was born January 9, 1960 in Chisholm, Minnesota. He grew up in Bear River and attended school in Cook. Kelly completed the welding course at Eveleth Vo-tech.  He worked as a welder for Hancock Fabrication for a time […]

Ely Area Food Shelf now open on third Wednesdays



ELY – Starting in January, the Ely Area Food Shelf will be open the third Wednesday of each month. January’s date is Wednesday, Jan. 15. The food shelf hours remain the same. At 11 a.m. people can pick up a number, then return to shop between 12 – 6 p.m. Shopping between 11 a.m. and 12 noon is reserved for […]

Eveleth Heritage meeting to be held



EVELETH – A special January meeting of the Eveleth Heritage Committee will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 12 noon at the Eveleth Super 8 meeting room. A potluck meal will be provided by the current members and a short program will be presented. Anyone who is curious about what this committee does is encouraged to attend this special […]

Eveleth church combines past with the present




EVELETH – In September of 2012, a letter arrived at United in Christ Lutheran Church, Eveleth, congratulating us on receiving the Congregational Renewal Grant, provided by the Lilly Foundation. Our congregation was one of 50 across the nation selected to receive the grant. Two years prior, we gathered a team of people and began to envision together how to apply […]

MN Solar Incentive Program accepting applications



SAINT PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program. This 10-year, $15-milliona year program will be taking applications until February 28 for Minnesota residents and businesses to apply for the incentive to help defray the cost to install a solar electric system. Made in Minnesota is one component […]