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

Edward “Tad” Frederick Bradach Jr.

Edward “Tad” Frederick Bradach Jr., 82, of Aurora died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at his home in Aurora. Edward was born July 31, 1937 in Aurora to Edward and Esther (Carlson) Bradach Sr. and was a graduate of Aurora High School.  He was stationed in Japan while serving in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. In […]

Junette Lorraine Larson

Junette Lorraine Larson, 94, of Tower-Soudan died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 at Vermilion Senior living in Tower. Junette Anderson was born on June 19, 1925, in Tower, to Ennie (Salmala) and David Anderson. She attended school in Tower-Soudan where she graduated from high school in 1943. June was a devoted, caring and loving wife, mother and friend. She was […]

Melvin William Hintz Jr.

Melvin William Hintz Jr., 72, of Tower passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 surrounded by family at his daughter’s home in Brooklyn Park. Mel was born Feb 14, 1947 in Fond du Lac, WI the son of Melvin and Arleen (Fink) Hintz, Sr. He graduated from West High School in Green Bay, WI, obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from […]

Leo George Pullar

Leo George Pullar, 89, of Hoyt Lakes died surrounded by loving family on Friday Sept. 13, 2019 at the Essentia Health-Northern Pines Nursing Home in Aurora. He was born December 22, 1929 at home in Koochiching Township to Ervin and Dorothy (Hunstable) Pullar.  Leo was married to Merna Smeland on September 6, 1952. At 17, Leo joined the Army.  He […]

Marie Elizabeth Vaida

Marie Elizabeth Vaida, 85, of McKinley died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at the Water Pines in Virginia. She was born on August 28, 1934 to Ann Krantz in Eveleth.  At a very young age, Marie was adopted by John and Teresa (Purkat) Malovasich.  Marie grew up in McKinley and attended the Gilbert High School, graduating in 1952.  She continued her […]

Rachel Ann (Smith) Wermter

Rachel Ann (Smith) Wermter, 61, of New Independence Township, died September 14, 2019. Rachel was born on October 9, 1957 in Duluth to Joanne and Wayne Smith. Rachel loved her family and friends, and her dogs, Lucy and Pearl, plus those who came before, especially Sammy, Jack, and Sabu. She was fond the man in the moon, the color red, […]

Neil J. Schramm

Neil J. Schramm, 61, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 in Virginia. Neil was born December 9, 1957 to Donavon and Elizabeth (Foslien) Schramm. He played Little League Ball, was on the swimming team, and worked for the northside Bridgeman’s. Neil graduated from Virginia High School in 1976. He attended St. Cloud State for two years. He did leather working, […]

Ardythe I. Diwishek

Ardythe I. Diwishek, 80, of Ely Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, September 12, 2019. She was born Ardythe Irene Nukala on July 9, 1939, in Virginia the daughter of Ernest and Ailie (Lehto) Nukala. She grew up in Alango, where she attended school and where her family owned the Nukala General Store and Gas Station. After her […]

Barbara M. Pavelich

Barbara M. Pavelich, 86, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 in Virginia. Barbara was born in Virginia on August 11, 1933 to Esther (Flankey) and Joseph Fantelli. She attended Virginia schools. On November 20, 1950, Barb was united in marriage with Frank J. Pavelich. The couple first settled in Gilbert before building their family home on Ely Lake in […]

Helen Irene (Hytonen) Snidarich

Helen Irene (Hytonen) Snidarich, 91, a lifelong resident of Fayal Township, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at her home. She was born January 17, 1928 in Eveleth to Sulo F. and Aina M. (Niemi) Hytonen. After graduating from Eveleth Schools, she worked for the Fair Store and Gershgol’s Market in Eveleth. On June 22, 1946, she married the love […]