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

Betty E. Glavich



Betty E. Glavich, age 88 a longtime resident of Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in Essentia Health – Virginia.  She was born May 26, 1926 on the family homestead located on the St. Louis River in Fayal Twp., the daughter of Arthur and Elvera (Frants) Usitalo; and was a 1943 graduate of Virginia High School. Betty married Ernest […]

Ann V. Grigal



Ann V. Grigal, 95, of Virginia, died Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Essentia Health Virginia Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 12:00 noon with visitation one hour prior. Fr. Brandon Moravitz will officiate. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Sacred Heart […]

Donald Joseph Mayer



Donald Joseph Mayer, 75, of Side Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2014 in Hibbing, surrounded by loved ones.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Living Stones Fellowship Church, Hwy 5, in Side Lake with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.  Pastor Michael Laulunen will officiate.  Private interment will […]

John Dale Cvar



John Dale Cvar, 59, of Minneapolis formerly of Mt. Iron passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 27, 2014. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mt. Iron at 12:00 noon with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Brandon Moravitz will officiate. A private burial will take […]

A Christmas tradition of community giving




The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is synonymous with Christmas. In towns and cities large and small we see the Red Kettles and their attendant bell ringers stationed at various retail locations as we go about our business in preparation for the holidays. In fact, the Red Kettles have been a part of the holiday landscape since long before you […]

Christmas programs of old

I was a Roman soldier with an oatmeal box helmet


In the third grade I was convinced that God lived behind the altar piece of the Littlefork Lutheran Church. The church was open to all and no area seemed to be off limits or sacred. However, step near the altar, put one foot on the carpet, and an adult voice would call out, “NO!” I would freeze mid-step for this […]

Reminder to watch fuel tank levels this winter



SAINT PAUL – In Minnesota, being prepared for winter is always a necessity. The Minnesota Department of Commerce reminds Minnesotans who depend on propane and fuel oil for heat, to watch fuel tank levels and call your supplier before your tank goes below one-quarter full. “Planning ahead and making sure your propane and fuel oil tanks stay above a quarter […]

VA expands eligibility for VA health care related to military sexual trauma



WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under authority from the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (“VACAA”), recently announced expanded eligibility for Veterans in need of mental health care due to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred during their military service. This trauma is commonly known as military sexual trauma (MST). This expansion, which […]

Senate to vote on advance appropriations for VA



WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the persistence and dedication of DAV’s advocacy network, we will hopefully see the Putting Veterans Funding First Act put up for a vote on the Senate floor. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, following several weeks of pressure from the DAV’s National Legislative staff and grassroots supporters, has announced he will call for a vote on this […]

VA to accept D.C. proposals for new scheduling system



WASHINGTON – As part of The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ongoing effort to improve Veterans’ access to healthcare, VA announced it has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new Medical Appointment Scheduling System (MASS). The new MASS technology will help improve access to care for Veterans by providing schedulers with state-of-the-art, managementbased scheduling software. “When it comes […]