Notice of claims against the estate of Ruth L. Stauffer.
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Deadline detected: Claims deadline — August 13, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Leaf River
- Case #
- 2026PR11
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim by August 13, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Executors
Reach out to Karen M. Dickinson or Ronald N. Stauffer for assistance.
- 3
E-file Your Documents
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Ruth L. Stauffer's estate?
- The case number is 2026PR11.
- Where should I file a claim against Ruth L. Stauffer's estate?
- Claims can be filed with the clerk of the court or with the estate representatives.
- What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be filed by August 13, 2026, or within three months of notice delivery.
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Full Notice Text
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH L. STAUFFER, Deceased. IN PROBATE NO. 2026PR11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Ruth L. Stauffer. Letters of office were issued on February 3, 2026, to Karen M. Dickinson of 9069 North Main St, Leaf River, IL 61047, and Ronald N. Stauffer of 8529 IL RT 64 W, Polo IL 61064, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is Plager, Krug, Bauer, Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd., 10 N. Galena Avenue, P.O. Box 839, Freeport, IL 61032. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of the court, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 13, 2026, or within 3 months from date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten 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.illinois courts.gov/service-providers to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit https://illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp. Kimberly Stahl Circuit Clerk Nicole M. Bauer, #6236680 Plager, Krug, Bauer, Rudolph & Stodden, Ltd. Attorneys for Petitioner Lincoln-Douglas Center 10 North Galena Avenue Post Office Box 839 Freeport, IL 61032-0839 (815) 235-1212 E-mail: nbauer@ plager-law.com February 13, 20, 27, 2026