PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY - IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of DENNIS G SMITH Deceased Case No. 2026PR000119 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: DENNIS G SMITH of: MCHENRY, IL Letters of office were issued on: 5/1/2026 to: Representative: SCOTT D SMITH 4029 17TH AVE S MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407 Whose attorney is: PRIME LAW GROUP 747 S EASTWOOD DR WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098 or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court (Published in the Northwest Herald May 7, 14, 21, 2026) 2324183