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May 8, 2026 Probate: 18 N. County St., Waukegan, IL | Illinois | NoticeRegistry

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Probate — 18 N. County St., Waukegan, IL (2026 PR 230)

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Notice of the death of Therese Frances Murphy and issuance of letters of office to co-executors Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering. Creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026, or lose the right to make a claim against the estate.

Key Takeaways

Letters of office issued May 5, 2026 to co-executors
Creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026
Claims filed at Lake County Courthouse or with representatives
Unfiled claims after deadline are barred

Deadline · Claims Deadline

November 8, 2026

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Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago

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Address

18 N. County St., Waukegan, IL

Case #

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93 probate notices in Waukegan (last 12 months)

Claims due in172 days

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If you don't respond

If a claim isn't filed by November 8, 2026 (at least six months after first publication), that claim is barred and the claimant loses the right to recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Determine if you have a claim
Assess outstanding debts or obligations owed by Therese Frances Murphy and decide if you are a creditor before November 8, 2026.
2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division at 18 N. County St., Waukegan, IL 60085 or deliver it to the co-executors before November 8, 2026.
3
Contact the executors' attorney
For questions about the estate, contact Perry S. Smith, Jr., Kelleher & Holland, LLC, 102 S. Wynstone Park Dr., North Barrington, IL 60010.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the appointed executors of Therese Frances Murphy's estate?: Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering were appointed co-executors, with letters issued May 5, 2026.
Where and by when must creditors file claims against the estate?: File at the Lake County Courthouse probate clerk (18 N. County St., Waukegan) or with the representatives by November 8, 2026.
What happens if I miss the November 8, 2026 claim deadline?: Any claim not filed by that date is barred, meaning you generally cannot recover from the estate.

The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.

Legal terms in this notice

Letters of office: Court documents authorizing the executor(s) to administer the deceased's estate.
Co-Executors: Two persons appointed to jointly manage and settle the estate.
Probate Division: Court branch that handles estate administration after someone's death.
Barred: Legally prevented from making a claim because a deadline was missed.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINETEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Estate of
THERESEFRANCESMURPHY
Deceased
Gen No. 2026 PR 230
Notice is given of the
death of Therese Frances
Murphy of Waukegan, Illi-
nois. Letters of ofﬁce
were issued on May 5,
2026, to Colleen Markus
whose address is 344
Abbey Lane, Antioch, IL
60002 and to Maureen
Elfering whose address is
3029 Vermont, Waukegan,
IL 60087 as Co-Executors
and their attorney is
Perry S. Smith, Jr. of
Kelleher & Holland, LLC,
102 S. Wynstone Park Dr.,
North Barrington, IL
60010..
Claims against the estate
may be ﬁled in the ofﬁce
of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court, Probate Division at
the Lake County Court-
house, 18 N. County
St., Waukegan, Illinois
60085 or with the repre-
sentative, or both, on or
before November 8, 2026,
which date is not less than
6 months from the date of
the ﬁrst publication of this
notice and any claim not
ﬁled within that period is
barred. Copies

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DateCategoryCity

Notice of the death of Therese Frances Murphy of Waukegan and appointment of Co-Executors Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering. Creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026 or be barred from recovery against the estate.

May 15, 2026ProbateWaukegan

Notice of the death of Therese Frances Murphy and issuance of letters of office to co-executors Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering; creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026 or be barred. Claims may be filed at the Lake County Probate Court or with the representatives.

May 15, 2026ProbateWaukegan

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May 15, 2026ProbateWaukegan

Notice of the death of Therese Frances Murphy and issuance of Letters of Office to co-executors Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering; creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026 or be barred. Probate administration is underway in Lake County.

May 15, 2026ProbateWaukegan

This notice announces the death of Therese Frances Murphy of Waukegan and that Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering were appointed Co-Executors. Creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026 or their claims will be barred.

May 15, 2026ProbateWaukegan

Notice of the death of Therese Frances Murphy and issuance of letters of office to co-executors Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering; creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026 or be barred. Estate administration contact information and filing location are provided.

May 8, 2026ProbateWaukegan

Notice of the death of Therese Frances Murphy and appointment of co-executors Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering for her Lake County estate. Creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026, or their claims will be barred.

May 8, 2026ProbateWaukegan

Notice of death for Therese Frances Murphy of Waukegan and issuance of letters of office to co-executors Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering. Creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026, or be barred from recovery against the estate.

May 8, 2026ProbateWaukegan

Notice of the death of Therese Frances Murphy and issuance of letters of office to co-executors Colleen Markus and Maureen Elfering; creditors must file claims by November 8, 2026 or be barred. Estate administration contact and filing location provided.

May 8, 2026ProbateWaukegan

This is a probate notice for the estate of Bernard Kelly informing creditors that Janea Smith is the supervised executor; creditors must file claims by November 19, 2026 or be barred from recovery.

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