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

Ronald Palo

Ronald Lester Palo Sr., of Virginia, MN, died on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Ronald was born on June 28, 1940, to John and Elma (Wantonen) Palo in Biwabik, MN. He graduated from Cherry High School. Following school, Ronald married Rosalind Baasi in October 1964. He then enlisted in the Army National Guard […]

Nancy Engel

Nancy Carrol Engel, 83, of Virginia, MN, died on Monday, November 30, 2020, in Essentia Health-Virginia with her family by her side. Nancy was born on August 22, 1937, in Tower, MN, the daughter of Theodore and Florence (Sjoberg) Hall. She was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. Nancy married Bruce Engel on October 3, 1969, in Virginia, and was […]

Steven Norvitch

Steven Neal Norvitch passed away at his home in Mountain Iron, MN, on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Steven Neal Norvitch was born to Harold L and Rita S Norvitch on July 14, 1960, in Virginia, MN. Steve was raised in Virginia, MN, where he attended school, graduating from Virginia High School in 1978. In 1979, Steve joined the family business, […]

Harvey Koski

Harvey Nicholas Koski, 80, of Vermilion Township, rural Tower, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, from complications of the COVID-19 virus. He was born on January 16, 1940, to Nicholas and Evelyn (Dahl) Koski. Harvey graduated from Embarrass High School in 1958 and then attended the Area Vocational Technical Institute for automotive mechanics in Duluth. He worked at […]

Diane Lamke

Diane M. (Schley) Lamke passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the Waterview Pines in Virginia, MN. She was born to Frank and Jennie Schley on September 30, 1945. Diane volunteered for the past 20 years in her community, dedicating her time helping others. She spent her days lending a hand at the Convalescent Unit in Virginia as well […]

Daniel Tini

Daniel James Tini, 70, of Lakeville, MN, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, in his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was in the compassionate care of husband Don and Heartland Hospice of Roseville. He was born on July 5, 1950, the son of Vincent Anthony and Mollie Ann (Dolensek) Tini. He was a graduate of Eveleth […]

Myrna Persson

Myrna E. Persson, 95, a longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, died on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Serving Hart Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN. She died of a broken heart, following her beloved husband to heaven only 16 days after he passed. Myrna was born on May 31, 1925, at “The Farm” in Bear River, the daughter of Elmer and […]

Wilfred Leinonen

Wilfred Allen Leinonen, 74, of Aurora, MN, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020, in his home. Wilfred was born on October 5, 1946, in Cook, MN, the son of Wilfred and Georgine (Filbert) Leinonen. He was a high school graduate and earned a degree in forestry. Wilfred worked as a forester. He was a free spirit who changed locations and […]

Catherine Johnson

Catherine Louise Johnson, 66, of Gilbert, MN, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at her home in Gilbert. She was born on July 7, 1954, in Bemidji, MN, to Oscar and Marilyn (Lorshbough) Bruun. She was a 1972 graduate of Gilbert High School. Cat worked in various capacities throughout her life, but most of her career was spent working in […]

Kathryn Fuson

Kathryn A. Fuson, 73, of Soudan, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Kathy was born on August 26, 1947, in Moose Lake, MN, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Wills) Folstad. When Kathy was young, her family moved to Tower, where she attended the Tower-Soudan schools until the 11th grade. […]