Creditors must file claims against JoAnn Linton's estate by October 22, 2026.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JOANN LINTON, Deceased. NO: 2026 PR 18 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of JoAnn Linton. Letters of Office were issued on April 8th, 2026, to Gary E. Linton, 21831 Capp Road, Sterling, Illinois, as Independent Representative, whose attorney is William R. Shirk, of the Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C., 301 E. Main St., Morrison IL 61270.  Claims against the estate may be e-filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, with the Representative, or both, on or before the 22nd day of October, 2026, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the Representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim e-filed with the Circuit Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Representative and to the Representative's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. 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. Gary E. Linton Independent Representative for the Estate of JoAnn Linton, Deceased William R. Shirk Attorney for  Independent Representative ARDC # 2589699 Law Office of William R. Shirk, P.C. 301 East Main Street  Morrison, IL 61270 Tele:  815 772-7231 Fax:  815 772-4599 Email: wrshirk@ wrshirklaw.com   April 22, 29, May 6, 2026