Who was appointed to handle Raymond L. Bartolt’s estate?

Raeleen Bartolt was appointed Administrator on February 20, 2026.

Where do I file a claim for the estate?

File with the LaSalle County Circuit Clerk, Room 201, 119 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL, or with the representative or attorney; e-filing is allowed.

Do I need to send copies after filing a claim?

Yes. Mail or deliver copies to the representative and the attorney within 10 days after filing.

Probate — 119 W. Madison St., Ottawa, Illinois (2026PR34)

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Notice of the death of Raymond L. Bartolt and appointment of Raeleen Bartolt as administrator of his estate. Creditors must file claims by December 1, 2026, or within three months of personal notice, or those claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Administrator: Raeleen Bartolt appointed Feb 20, 2026
Claim filing deadline: December 1, 2026
Claims also barred if not filed within 3 months of personal notice
Claims may be e-filed or filed with representative or clerk
Copies of filed claims must be sent to representative and attorney

Deadline · Claims Deadline

December 1, 2026

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Published

May 16, 2026 · 5 days ago

What to do next

1
Determine if you have a valid claim
Assess debts owed by the deceased and gather supporting documents before filing by December 1, 2026.
2
File a claim
E-file via an approved provider or submit to the Circuit Clerk at 119 W. Madison St., Room 201, Ottawa, IL by December 1, 2026.
3
Send copies to representative and attorney
After filing, mail or deliver copies within 10 days to: Raeleen Bartolt, 2167 E. 550th Rd., Oglesby, IL and Attorney John Balestri, 149 Gooding St., LaSalle, IL 61301.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed to handle Raymond L. Bartolt’s estate?: Raeleen Bartolt was appointed Administrator on February 20, 2026.
When is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?: Claims must be filed by December 1, 2026, or within three months of personal mailing or delivery.
Where do I file a claim for the estate?: File with the LaSalle County Circuit Clerk, Room 201, 119 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL, or with the representative or attorney; e-filing is allowed.
Do I need to send copies after filing a claim?: Yes. Mail or deliver copies to the representative and the attorney within 10 days after filing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of office: Court document appointing the estate representative and granting authority to act for the estate.
Administrator: Person appointed by the court to manage and settle the deceased's estate when no executor is named.
Barred: Legally prevented from enforcing a claim because a deadline was missed.
E-file: Filing court documents electronically through an approved service provider.

Full Notice Text

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF RAYMOND L. BARTOLT Deceased NO. 2026PR34 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of RAYMOND L. BARTOLT of LaSalle Township, County of LaSalle, and State of Illinois. Letters of office as Administrator were issued on February 20, 2026, to RAELEEN BARTOLT, 2167 E. 550th Rd., Oglesby, Illinois, 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, by December 1, 2026. 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 14th day of May, 2026. John Balestri Attorney for the Estate 149 Gooding Street LaSalle, IL 61301 (815) 223-6600 (Published in the News-Tribune May 16, 23, 30, 2026) 2325866