STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT

STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT St. Joseph COUNTY FILE NO. 25-139 DE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Marian Jean Smith, Deceased Date of Birth: April 11, 1937 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 600 East Lafayette St. Sturgis, MI 49091 died June 5, 2023. An application for informal probate was filed by Miles Smith. On July 14, 2025 the St. Joseph County Probate Court, 920 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49093 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 Miles Smith, named personal representative or proposed personal representative or to both the probate court at 920 W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49093, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 14, 2025 Personal Representative: Miles Smith 410 E. South St. Apt 6 Albion, IN 46701 Attorney: Jay B. Felt (P27563) February 24 2026 LPET0464809