STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of DONNA M. SMITH, Deceased. IN PROBATE, NO. 2026-PR-4 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Donna M. Smith, of German Valley, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 13, 2026, to Starr M. Flemming, of 2219 Hillside Court, Freeport, IL 61032, and Toby A. Rogers, 1653 N. Harlem Center Road, Freeport, IL 61032 as Independent Co-Executors. The attorney for the estate is David D. Shockey of Shockey & Cox, LLC, 208 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 North Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032, or with the representative, or both, on or before July 18, 2026, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18 of the Illinois Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), whichever date is later. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney for the estate within ten days after it has been filed. David D. Shockey, Attorney for the Estate of Donna M. Smith, Deceased January 18, 25, February 1 2026 LILS0441819