Fillmore County Journal

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Robert “Bob” Specht

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A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Robert “Bob” Specht, age 74, who died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.  Bob was born August 29, 1950, in Preston, Minn., to Vernon and Helen (Bammert) Specht. He married Carrol Hughes June 8, 1985, in Pequot Lakes, Minn.  Bob was a salesman, ice fisherman, and a great joke teller. His … [Read more...]

Gaylord “Casey” Albrecht

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Funeral services for Gaylord “Casey” K. Albrecht will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Christ Lutheran and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday. Casey K. Albrecht, age 86, of Preston, Minn., died unexpectedly Sunday, December 8, … [Read more...]

Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Ask

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Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Ask, age 79, of Rochester, Minn., passed away on December 6, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. Born on January 17, 1945, to Leo and Helen Doherty of Canton, Minn., Beth grew up on the family farm near Canton and graduated from Mabel-Canton High School. On August 22, 1965, she married Allyn Brenno of Mabel, Minn. While Allyn was serving in … [Read more...]

Esther Helen Evers

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Esther Helen Evers, age 92, long-time Wykoff resident, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander. Esther Timm was born October 21, 1932, in rural Utica, the daughter of Henry and Esther (Woltmann) Timm.  She was baptized November 6, 1932, at her parents’ home by the pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]

Donna J. Jetson

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Donna J Jetson, 87, died at New Perspectives Memory Care in Eagan, Minn., on December 5, 2024.  Donna was born March 18, 1937, to Charles and Josephine (Hubbard) Shoults.  She attended Onalaska High School.  On July 5, 1980 she married Milton Jetson of Harmony, Minn. He died October 14, 2017. Donna worked as a cashier at the Harmony IGA for many years. She enjoyed her job … [Read more...]

Doris Irene McCabe

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Doris Irene McCabe, 83, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 4, 2024, at Saint Marys Hospital.  She leaves behind her loving husband Darrell and their five children: Debbie, Diann, Douglas, Denise and Dustin.  Doris was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on August 7, 1941, to Thor Olaf and Irene Vinetta (Bryant) Fossum.  She was the … [Read more...]

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

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Court File No.: 23-PR-24-459 In Re: the Estate of Carolyn A. Bell, Decedent.  NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF LOST WILL AND FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County … [Read more...]