STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STEPHENSON COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of VENETA M. AGNEY, Deceased. NO. 2026-PR-33 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Veneta M. Agney, of Freeport, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on May 26, 2026, to James D. Stout, of 1820 Indian Springs Court, Freeport, IL 61032, as Independent Executor. The attorney for the estate is Steven A. Cox 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 December 3, 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. Steven A. Cox, Attorney for the Estate of Veneta M. Agney, Deceased June 3, 10, 17 2026 LILS0528247