IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS HENRY COUNTY -- IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHEBE E. KARPEL, Deceased. Case No. 2025PR119 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of the above-named Decedent and that Letters of Office were issued December 2, 2025, to Amanda Marie Petrovic, as Independent Representative, whose address is 5717 34th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53144, and whose attorney is Timothy A. Higus, of Miller, Hall & Triggs, LLC, 416 Main Street, Suite 1125, Peoria, Illinois 61602 ((309) 671-9600). Claims may be filed on or before June 30, 2026, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Henry County, Illinois; the Representative; or both. Within ten (10) days after a claim is filed with the Court, the claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Representative and the Representative’s attorney; and shall file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. Amanda Marie Petrovic Independent Representative Timothy A. Higus (timm.higus@mhtlaw.com) ARDC No. 6342051 MILLER, HALL & TRIGGS, LLC 416 Main Street, Suite 1125 Peoria, Illinois 61602 Telephone: (309) 671-9600 Facsimile: (309) 671-9616