IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, 2200 NORTH SEMINARY AVENUE, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Ruth A. Nickels, DECEASED 26 PR 95 Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of Office were issued to Tammy Nash, 155 Orchards Pass, Bartlett, Illinois 60103, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is Thomas J. Moran; Thomas J. Moran Law Office, 5300 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 Notice is given to Jessica Wankel, Joshua Wankel, Jonah Wankel, Jianna Wankel, Julianna Helfrich, Jaedon Wankel, Laura Wankel and Unknown Heirs, Heirs of the Decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for independent administration that an order was entered on April 28, 2026, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before November 12, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery 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 by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 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 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. Thomas J. Moran Thomas J. Moran Law Office (6190648), 5300 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 (773)631-6520 I3286826 (Northwest Herald May 12, 19, 26, 2026)