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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

Lloyd “Roz” A. Roczniak

Lloyd “Roz” A. Roczniak, 95, of Rochester, died on Monday, Mar. 19, 2018, at Madonna Towers in Rochester. Lloyd was born on September 16, 1922, in Virginia, to Andrew and Katherine (Marek) Roczniak. He graduated from Virginia High School. He entered into the United States Air Force and later was honorably discharged. On October 23, 1950, he married Jean “Jeanie” […]

Bryan John Klabunde

Bryan John Klabunde, 60, of Virginia passed away Tuesday Mar. 20, 2018 at St. Raphaels in Eveleth. Bryan was a very talented artist and enjoyed entertaining people with his artwork and many stories. Bryan is survived by his Son: Ryan; Sisters: Kim and Kristi; and special friend Peggy. No service has been planned at this time.

Jacqueline (Jackie) Marie Larson

Jacqueline (Jackie) Marie Larson, 69, passed away on Sunday, Mar. 18, 2018, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on May 16, 1948, in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Jackie graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1966.  She attended the School of Cosmetology in Green Bay and then earned her LPN nursing degree after moving to Minnesota. […]

Delores “Roxie” Mae Bolen

Delores “Roxie” Mae Bolen, 83, of Aurora, formerly of Two Harbors, died Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Roxie was born on March 26, 1934 to Eben and Signe (Carlson) Anderson in Two Harbors. She grew up and attended school in Two Harbors, graduating from Two Harbors High School, Class of 1952. Roxie was […]

Jason Michael Jordahl

Jason Michael Jordahl passed away Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1992 to Brian and Michelle (Kavcich) Jordahl in Virginia. He grew up and attended school at Eveleth Gilbert until transferring to ERATS where he graduated in 2010, the first class to graduate from ERATS.  Following high school, Jason attended Mesabi Range College. […]

Gerald “Jerry” A. Halttunen

Gerald “Jerry” A. Halttunen, of Squaw Lake, formerly of Virginia, passed away Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018 at his residence. Gerald Allan Halttunen was born March 29, 1939 in Grand Rapids. On August 13, 1966, he was united in marriage to Sylvia Schlotfeldt. In February of 1977, the couple moved to Virginia from St. Louis Park. Jerry started working for Martin […]

Delores Kathryn Schoonover

Delores Kathryn Schoonover, 78, of Virginia died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 in Essentia Health – Virginia. She was born July 31, 1939 in Wawina, MN, the daughter of Waino and Lempi (Hinkkanen) Siermala and was a graduate of Duluth Central High School, class of 1957. Delores married William Schoonover, Jr. on September 30, 1961 in Chisholm. She lived in Wawina, […]

Rosemary (Hokkanen) Gebauer

Rosemary (Hokkanen) Gebauer, 95, of Orlando, FL passed away from natural causes on Mar. 15, 2018. Rosemary was born on November 19, 1922, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Fred and Evelyn Johansen. She grew up on her parents’ ranch in Western N.D. until they moved to N. MN in 1936. Rosemary graduated from Alango High School and Virginia Junior College (where […]

Iron Range Home Sport Travel Show E-Edition

McDonald headed to another Hall of Fame

Chisholm legend reflects on his life’s rough start, strange twists and turns


CHISHOLM – Bob McDonald has been feted and memorialized in many ways for his storied 59-year coaching career. Monday, the Chisholm legend will be honored again when he is enshrined as part of the inaugural class of the Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Fourteen players, coaches and teams are among the first inductees, which also include Hibbing’s Kevin […]