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  • 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

Baldino Walter Rodorigo



Baldino Walter Rodorigo, 97, of Hibbing, died, Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Range Fairview in Hibbing. Baldino was born March 1, 1919 in Virginia to John and Marcelia (Aluni) Rodorigo. He grew up and attended school in Virginia. In his senior year, he studied under a music professor in Detroit, MI and then came back to Virginia to graduate. He […]

Joan “Jennie” M. Hooper



Joan “Jennie” M. Hooper, 91, of Chisholm, died Monday, December 26, 2016, at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm.  She was born March 12, 1925, in Chisholm to Angelo and Nessa (Amato) Racchini.  She was a lifelong Chisholm resident and a 1943 Chisholm High School graduate.  After graduating, she moved to Milwaukee to aid in the war effort making […]

Loralee H. Isham, “ogema-equay”



Loralee H. Isham, “ogema-equay” – meaning “leader lady” in Chippewa, 50, of Tower, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born on May 31, 1966 in Renton, WA, the daughter of Lee and Laura (Connor) Isham. She grew up in Minneapolis, worked in janitorial services at the City Center, where she […]

Catherine C. Norton



Catherine C. Norton, 82, longtime resident of the Orr area  passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.  Catherine was born on October 31, 1934 in Concord, NH the daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Davidson) Clay. She grew up in the Concord area. She met Edwin “Ed” E. Norton in Concord while he […]

Katherine D. Cvetan



Katherine D. Cvetan, 96, formerly of Soudan, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl.  She was born at home in Tower on September 11, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Nemanich) Grahek.  Katherine was united in marriage to Louis Cvetan on June 8, 1940 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Tower. The couple settled in […]

Edna Irene (Gundy) Alto



Edna Irene (Gundy) Alto, 95, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Essentia Health in Virginia.  Edna was born in Buhl, MN to Grace and Edward Gundy, the seventh of ten children, and a graduate of Martin Hughes High School in Buhl. She married Martin M. Alto in 1941, having celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1991. Survivors include the greatest […]

Barbara Leinonen



Barbara Leinonen, 85, of Virginia, died Tuesday, December 27, at Edgewood Vista.  The Fried Bread Lady has left the Food Court. She was born August 22, 1931, in Virginia, to Joseph and Stella (Lasky) Schley. On August 13, 1949, she married Arnold Leinonen at St. John’s Catholic Church. Together, they raised their three children in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Virginia. […]

Larry Gene Powell Sr.



Larry Gene Powell Sr., 68, of Palo, died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his home.  He was born on August 29, 1948 to Eldon and Edna (Johnson) Powell in Rush City, MN.  Larry’s family moved to Hoyt Lakes in the 1950’s.  He graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School, Class of 1966.  Following school, Larry was employed by Erie Mining Company.  […]

January 1 more than just New Year’s Day: From Julius Caesar to Times Square



January 1 marks the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used calendar across the globe. The arrival of January 1 is a cause for celebration in many countries, but the first day of the year has also played host to its fair share of history. This year, New Year’s revelers […]

New Year’s celebrations across the globe



Much of the world rings in the new year in grand fashion. Celebrations may include fireworks, concerts and, of course, champagne. But while there might be common elements to New Year’s celebrations regardless of geography, the parties can vary greatly depending on where celebrants happen to be. The following are some of the more raucous places in the world to […]