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

Sandra Berg

Sandra Berg, 78, of Biwabik,  died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at Essentia Health – Northern Pines in Aurora, MN. Sandra was born June 1, 1939 in Gilbert, Minnesota to John and Elsie (Berquist) Leif.  She attended school in Biwabik and was crowned Miss Biwabik in High School.  On June 16, 1956 she married Arvin Berg in Biwabik. Sandra was a […]

Kirja Mae Kishel

Kirja Mae Kishel, 18, of Eveleth, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. She was born October 12, 1999 in Duluth, Minnesota to David and Kristina (Kowarsch) Kishel.  Kirja was an outgoing, fearless, fun-loving individual who enjoyed everything from deer hunting to dirt bikes, fishing and camping.  She was a goofy girl […]

Dorothie Elaine Funk

Dorothie Elaine Funk, 92, of Pengilly, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born April 5, 1925 in Minot, ND, the daughter of Reese and Myrtle (Mackey) Combes. She graduated from high school in Staples, MN. Dorothie married George Funk, Sr. and was a longtime resident of the Pengilly area. She was a member […]

Dorothy LaRiviere

Dorothy LaRiviere, 91, of Hibbing, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  Dorothy was born November 4, 1926, in Hibbing, to Matthew and Frances (Garmaker) Polcher. Dorothy is survived by her Brother: Larry (Marilyne) Polcher; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and Sister: Margie. Per her request, […]

James. A. Tamte

James. A. Tamte, 86, of Britt, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at Essentia Health in Virginia. Jim was born Aug. 31, 1931 to Oscar and Florence (Helstrom) Tamte and raised in Virginia, where he attended grade school and High School.  He is the youngest in a family of 9 brothers and sisters. Jim met his wife, Caryl Nelson, while […]

Earle James Angellar

Earle James Angellar, 56, of Virginia, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 at St. Raphael’s Heath and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth.  Earle was born September 6, 1961 in Eveleth to John “Jack” Angellar and Alvina Houglun.  He grew up in Virginia and Minneapolis. Earle was an active member of the community.  He was a carpenter by trade, but always dedicated […]

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Nine Finnish cousins take a journey to remember

VISITING THE LAND OF
ANCESTORS
AND THE
MIDNIGHT SUN


After four cousins spent a week at Salolampi, a Finnish Camp near Bemidji in 2008, frequent conversations among them started by asking each other, “When are we going to Finland?” A dream of a lifetime became a reality nine years later when five cousins and four daughters traveled to visit their grandparents’ homeland. The five cousins were: Doris Tomljenovich of […]

Loving memories: A special ornament for a special daughter



The other day my husband and I were shopping for a new artificial Christmas tree when we bumped into a friend. She remarked that she expected to read a story about trimming the new tree. I laughed at the thought, but apparently she was right because here I am doing just that. Randy and I got married three years ago. […]