STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT Branch COUNTY FILE NO. 26-37209-DE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Kenneth Elmer Houghton, Deceased Date of Birth: July 22, 1964 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, who lived at 719 Gilead Shores Drive Bronson, MI 49028 died October 20, 2025. An application for informal probate was filed by Elaine K. Lirot. On February 17, 2026 the Branch County Probate Court, 31 Division Street, Coldwater, MI 49036 granted informal probate. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Elaine K. Lirot, named personal representative or proposed personal representative or to both the probate court at 31 Division Street, Coldwater, MI 49036, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: February 20, 2026 Personal Representative: Elaine K. Lirot 719 Gilead Shores Drive Bronson, MI 49028 Attorney: BUCKLIN LAW. PLC Ryan A. Bucklin (P75626) 24 Division Street Coldwater, MI 49036 517/278-7345 February 24 2026 LPET0464732