IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - LINCOLN, LOGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - LINCOLN, LOGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ROBERT HAYES II, Deceased 2025PR65 DEATH AND CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given claimants of the Estate of JAMES ROBERT HAYES II, deceased, of 124 E. Prairie St., Broadwell, Logan County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on December 11, 2025 to MICHAEL R. HAYS, Independent Administrator, 2415 River Bluff Dr. NW, Unit 115, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, whose attorney is THOMAS L. VAN HOOK, P.O. Box 305, Lincoln, IL 62656. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Logan County Circuit Clerk, Lincoln, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before June 22, 2026, or three (3) months from the date the representative mailed or delivered this notice to a creditor, whichever is later. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a Claim filed with the Clerk of the Court must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the Attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. 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 https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. Dated December 16, 2025 Michael R. Hayes, Independent Admin. By: /s/ Thomas L. Van Hook, Attorney for Representative Publication Dates LILS0426009