STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF CALHOUN NOTICE TO CREDITORS -Decedent's Estate Case No. and Judge 2026-434-DE MICHAEL L. JACONETTE Court address/telephone no. 161 E. Michigan Ave Battle Creek, MI 49014 269-969-6794 Estate of KATHERINE LEA THORNTON, Deceased Date of Birth: February 02, 1950 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: the Decedent, KATHERINE LEA THORNTON, died April 1, 2026. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Estate will be forever barred unless presented to KURTIS THORNTON, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 161 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49014, and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: May 21, 2026 Attorney: Kellie E. Podolsky (P73694) 601 South Shore Drive, #329 Battle Creek, MI 49015 269-965-3185 Personal Representative: Kurtis Thornton 238 Fremont Street Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-967-5877 May 26 2026 LPET0524757