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

Joseph W. Merhar

Joseph W. Merhar, 75, of Nashwauk, died Friday, May 3, 2019 at this home surrounded by family. He was born on July 21, 1943 to John and Olanda (Gontero) Merhar in Grand Rapids.  He attended school at Greenway.  Joseph enlisted into the US Army serving from 1962-1964.   He was united in marriage to Lorraine Lindquist in 1966. The couple made […]

Patricia Ann Corradi

Patricia Ann Corradi, 76, of Hibbing, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  Patricia was born Nov. 13, 1942 in Blue Island, IL to Charles and Irene (Kossman) Lockhart. She attended Hibbing High School and later worked at the Hibbing Hospital. Patricia loved to go fishing and camping, taking care of her […]

George Miskulin

George Miskulin, 93, died peacefully at home with family by his side on April 28, 2019. He was born on January 29, 1926 to Matt and Helen (Vucicich) Miskulin in Hibbing.  George was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  He went on to obtain his Bachelors Degree from BSU and a Masters Degree in Business Education from St. Cloud State […]

Herbert “Herbie” A. Meckola

Herbert “Herbie” A. Meckola, 88, of Hoyt Lakes, passed away peacefully, on May 1, 2019 at Essentia Health – Northern Pines in Aurora. He was born in Hibbing, later moved to Duluth, and then graduated from Fairmont High School in Oakland, CA.  Herb began working at Erie Mining Company in 1957 and worked in numerous positions, retiring in 1993. Herb […]

Norman Stanley Ross

Norman Stanley Ross, 86, of Hoyt Lakes died Friday, May 3, 2019 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora. He was born on July 7, 1932 to Arthur and Gladys (Kuehl) Ross in Forest City, MN.  He grew up and attended school in Forest City.  Norm helped his father on the family farm and after his father’s untimely passing, he stayed […]

Oma Marie Bills

Oma Marie Bills, 76, of Hibbing died Friday, May 3, 2019 in Heritage Manor Health Care Center. She was born March 13, 1943 in Whitewood, VA the daughter of Stewart Gibson and Myrtle Hyvari. Marie lived in Togo, Poole Location, and was a longtime Hibbing resident. She operated a day care and was a personal care attendant. Marie enjoyed spending […]

Sandra Lee (Premo) Putttonen

Sandra Lee (Premo) Putttonen, 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Britt on Friday, May 3, 2019. Sandy was born in Bemidji on July 9, 1949 to Joseph Jr. and Patricia (Brown) Premo.  She graduated from Bemidji High School and then attended cosmetology school in St. Cloud. Sandy was one who loved to laugh, have fun and be around […]

Carol Jean Antus

Carol Jean Antus, 91, of Cook was called to heaven on May 6th, 2019 at Cook Care Center, Cook. Carol was born in Duluth to Richard and Winifred (Sundeen) Anderson on July 30th, 1927 in Duluth. Carol spent much of her childhood growing up in Silverdale, MN with her grandmother Matilda Sundeen. She graduated from Cloquet High School where she […]

Barney Wayne Fortuna

Barney Wayne Fortuna, 65, of Mt. Iron, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at LSS Westgate residence in Mt. Iron, MN. He was born Aug. 13, 1953 in Virginia to Ignatz and Bertha (Timonen) Fortuna.  Barney attended and worked at East Range DAC for many years. He enjoyed gardening, watching Lawrence Welk and listening to polka music. He also liked going […]

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