Fillmore County Journal

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Shirley Ann Casterton

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Shirley Ann Casterton was born on October 31, 1937, in Decorah, Iowa, to Richard and Lillie Mae (Aga) Thompson.  She was baptized and confirmed at Ridgeway United Lutheran Church in Ridgeway, Iowa. Shirley’s early years were marked by love and learning. From kindergarten through second grade, she attended Lincoln #6 with her mother as her teacher.  She completed the … [Read more...]

Sister Gertrude (Trudy) Schommer

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Sister Gertrude (Trudy) Schommer, age 86, died on January 9, 2024, at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, Minn. Sister Trudy was born on May 18, 1937, in Wayzata, Minn. She was the fourth of five children born to the late Edward and Gertrude (Mergen) Schommer. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on July 31, 1955. She was a Franciscan Sister for … [Read more...]

Mary Anderson

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Mary Anderson, 72, died unexpectedly at her home in Ostrander on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. Mary was born May 10, 1951, in Austin, Minn., the daughter of Nordahl and Verna (Jackson) Braaten.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.  Mary graduated from Austin High School, Austin Community College, and St. Cloud State University with her … [Read more...]

Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble

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Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble, age 91, passed away at home after over a year battle with stomach cancer on January 11, 2024. Gloria was born on October 10, 1932, in Spring Grove, Minn., the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Olson) Bratland. She spent 12 years at Spring Grove schools, graduating in 1951. She attended college in Minneapolis and worked for an insurance … [Read more...]

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE

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DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-23-612 In Re: Estate of Terrance Pfaff, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 29, 2024, at … [Read more...]

Request for Proposal

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The Houston County Board of Commissioners are seeking proposals to operate Wildcat Campground in Brownsville, Minnesota, for the current year. All applicants are required to submit their proposals to Houston County Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on January 31, 2024. Please visit Houston County’s official website for detailed proposal requirements. www.co.houston.mn.us Publish … [Read more...]

Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 26, 2023.

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The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson Council members O’Donnell, Linder, Ryman, Volkman Staff Present: Admin Chladek, Clerk/Treas. Zacher Notices and Consent Agenda: verified claims … [Read more...]

State of Minnesota District Court

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County of: Fillmore Court File Number: 23-JV-23-629 Judicial District: Third District Case Type: CHIPS In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: Shari Lynn Markowski, Mother, and Francis John Markowski, Jr, AKA, Frank John Markowski, Alleged Father Summons and Notice Child in Need of Protection or Services Matter (CHP-114) NOTICE TO: Francis John Markowski, … [Read more...]