LEGAL NOTICE-Published 04/22, 04/29, 05/06-IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOISIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RUTH ANN LITTLE, DECEASED
CASE NO. 2026 PR 000145PUBLICATION NOTICEIndependent AdministrationTO: Creditors and Claimants
1. Notice is given of the death of Ruth Ann Little, who died on March 25, 2026, a resident of Aurora, Illinois.
2. The Representatives for the estate are: R. Fred Little, 2077 East Stephens Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296, and Ronald M. Hem, 1961 West Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506.
3. The Attorney for the estate is: Ronald M. Hem of Alschuler, Simantz & Hem, LLC, 1961 West Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506.
4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 23, 2026. Claims against the estate are to be e-filed. E-filing is now mandatory with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit
http://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/faq/gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office. If you cannot e-file, you may be able to get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. Ask your circuit clerk for more information or visit www.illinoislegalaid.org. If you are unable to pay your court fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. For information about defending yourself in a court case (including filing an appearance or fee waiver), or to apply for free legal help, go to www.illinoislegalaid.org. You can also ask our local circuit clerk's office for a fee waiver application.
5. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).001-343235