Notice of claims against the estate of Gerald M. Hunter.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — August 7, 2026
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What You Should Do Next
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File Your Claim
Submit your claim within 6 months from February 7, 2026.
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E-file Your Documents
Create an account with an e-filing service provider to e-file your claim.
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Contact the Attorney
Reach out to John Balestri at (815) 223-6600 for assistance.
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Mail Copies of Claims
Send copies of your filed claim to both the Representative and the Attorney within 10 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the estate of Gerald M. Hunter?
- The case number is 2026PR6.
- How long do I have to file a claim against the estate?
- You have 6 months from the first publication date to file a claim.
- Where do I file a claim for the estate?
- Claims can be filed at the LaSalle County Courthouse or with the estate representative.
- Who is the administrator of Gerald M. Hunter's estate?
- The administrator is Karen Sue Hunter.
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Full Notice Text
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LaSALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF GERALD M. HUNTER Deceased NO. 2026PR6 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of GERALD M. HUNTER, of the City of Oglesby, County of LaSalle, and State of Illinois. Letters of Office as Administrator were issued on January 20, 2026, to KAREN SUE HUNTER, 416 Sunset Blvd., Oglesby, IL 61348, whose attorney is John Balestri of Bernabei, Balestri & Fiocchi, 149 Gooding St., LaSalle, IL 61301. Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Civil Division, LaSalle County Courthouse, 119 W. Madison St., Room 201, Ottawa, Illinois 61350, or with the representative or both, within 6 months from the date of first publication of this Notice. If claim notice is personally mailed or delivered to a creditor of the above estate, then claim must be filed in the above-entitled cause within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery, whichever is later. Any claims not filed within the above periods are barred. 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/ FAQgethelp.asp. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated this 4th day of February, 2026. John Balestri Attorney for the Estate 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 (815) 223-6600 (Published in the News-Tribune Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2026) 2304185