STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, MARATHON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Frances Marie Sears aka Fran Sears Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Special Administration (Formal Administration) Case No.25-PR-45 A Petition for Appointment of a Special Administrator was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth 02/15/1947 and date of death 11/04/2025 was domiciled in Marathon County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of Lili Gardens Assisted Living, 1408 Lili Ln, Schofield, WI 54476. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Marathon County Courthouse, 500 Forest St. Wausau, Wisconsin, Room BR 1. before Hon Susan O'Neill Court Official, on 1-26-2026 at 9:15 am. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. Notice by publication is required. Publication of this notice is notice to any interested persons whose names or addresses are unknown. The names or addresses of the following interested persons are not known or reasonably ascertainable: 1. Braylin Penrod 2. Katrina Workman 3. Andrey Swystun 4. Susan Olson. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Please check with person named below for exact time and date. Form completed by: Anthony Penrod, 409 Lawrence Avenue, Rothschild, WI 54474. WNAXLP January 7, 14, 21 2026 LWIX0433591