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

Larry Olson

Larry Benedict Olson, 80, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, in his home in rural Gilbert, MN, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 21, 1944, to Raymond and Bernice (Trettle) Olson in Cloquet. Larry was united in marriage to Susan Olson on May 3, 1962. He was employed by U.S. […]

Lois Palkovich

Lois Marie Palkovich, 57, a longtime resident of the Virginia area, died on Monday, November 23, 2020. Lois was born on February 19, 1963, in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Raymond and Bonnie (Schultz) Bushey. Lois was married to William Palkovich. She was employed as a bartender at several area establishments, and worked with physically and mentally challenged adults. She […]

William Scott McKinlay

William Scott McKinlay, 74, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Scott was born in White Plains, NY, on May 5, 1946. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired in 2004 as a journeyman wireman of 38 years with the IBEW. Scott was married to Kathleen McKinlay on October 8, 1977. They were married for 43 […]

Susan Warpula

Susan Kay (Theis) Warpula, 68, of Hibbing, MN, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Susan was born on March 11, 1952, in Guthrie, MN to Eugene and Helen (Mortensen) Theis. She married Larry Warpula in Chisholm on March 1974 and enjoyed more than 46 years of marriage together. They were blessed with a son, Clint, […]

William Jones

William Richard (Bill) Jones, 74, of Tower, MN, died suddenly on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born on July 12, 1946, in Cloquet, MN. Bill served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a good friend to many and loved the outdoors, including fishing, hunting and puttering in the yard. He was preceded in death by his wife, […]

Priscilla Mickle

Priscilla J. Mickle, 81, of Soudan, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Virginia. Priscilla will be sadly missed by her husband, Mike Mickle, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, brothers, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Landmark Funeral Home of […]

Earl Olliney

Earl Douglas Olliney, 90, of Evansville, WY, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020, at his residence. Earl was born on April 15, 1930, in Hibbing, MN. On December 5, 1953, he married Norma Ann Laurila of Embarrass. They were married for 62 years before her passing. Earl proudly served in the Army for 20 years and was awarded a […]

Roberta Elo

Roberta Ruth (Mitchell) Elo, longtime resident of Aurora, MN, passed away peacefully at Carefree Living in Aurora, on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, just days before her 90th birthday. She was born on January 8, 1931, the fourth child of Ruth and Elmer Mitchell in Fraser, MN. Roberta and Bob, love of her life, were married June 6, 1949, and were […]