Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Melvin L. Folkers.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE ESTATE OF: MELVIN L.  FOLKERS, Deceased. 2026 PR 9 NOTICE OF CLAIM and NOTICE TO HEIRS Notice is given to creditors of the death of Melvin Folkers of Oregon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued to Barbara Deen, of 7767 W. White Eagle Rd., Leaf River, IL 61047, as Executor, whose attorney of record is Kelly Flessner of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Considine, LLC of 114 E. Everett St., Suite 300, Dixon, Illinois 61021. The estate will be administered without court supervision. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. Fifth St., Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 17, 2026 which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, ifmailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. 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 10 days after it has been filed. Notice is also given to the heirs of Ada Folkers and Albert Folkers, including those of Harry B. Rhodes, Phyllis White, Lotilla Paap, and Dorothy Shipman, as well as Raymond Rhoads, Marie Folkers, Helen Folkers, and Mabel Folkers, all of whom would be heirs at law of Melvin L. Folkers, and whose whereabouts are unknown and are interested in the above proceeding to administer the decedent's estate, and whose addresses are not stated in the Petition, that order was entered by the court on February 2, 2026, opening the Estate and appointing Barbara Deen as Executor. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission any heir or legatee may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in 755 ILCS 5/6-21 of the Probate Act. 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 http://efile.illinois courts.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.illinois courts.gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp, or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. You also have the right under 755 ILCS 5/8-1 of the Probate Act to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within six months after admission of the will to probate. By: Barbara Deen, Executor Prepared by: Ms. Kelly L.  Flessner  Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger &  Considine, LLC 114 E. Everett St., Suite 300 Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4949 flessner@egbclaw. com  Feb. 16, 23, March 4, 2026