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First published March 15, 2023, in the Marion County Record (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT

OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

EIGHTH JUDICAL DISTRICT

In the Matter of the Estate of RYAN SCOTT SCHIERLING, a/k/a RYAN SCHIERLING Deceased

Case No. 2022-PR-000033

Petition filed Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59 .

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are notified a Petition has been filed in this Court by Mellissa Kay Scott, duly appointed, qualified and acting Administrator of the Estate of Ryan Scott Schierling a/k/a Ryan Schierling, deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; that the Petitioner be authorized to pay the remaining debts of the decedent; reimburse the Petitioner for advancements made for repairs and supplies; that the legal fees and guardian ad litem fees requested are reasonable and should be allowed; that decedent’s real estate and Petitioners homestead, the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, household goods and miscellaneous property be set over to Mellissa Kay Scott; that the heirs be determined; that the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto pursuant to laws of intestate succession; that the administration of the estate be closed; the Administrator be discharged and Petitioner and the surety on Administrator’s bond be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before April 10, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the District Court, Marion, Marion County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Mellissa Kay Scott, Administrator

Brian L. Bina

KARSTETTER & BINA, L.L.C.

426 E. Main, Marion, KS 66861

(620) 382-2186

Attorney for Administrator

M-26-27-28-2492

First published March 22, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

CIVIL DEPARTMENT

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a/ Quicken Loans, LLC

Plaintiff,

vs.

The Heirs-at-law of Richard Clark, deceased; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Richard Clark; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant)

Defendants

Case No. MN-2022-CV-000028

Court Number:

Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Marion County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door Marion County Courthouse of the Courthouse at Marion Marion County, Kansas, on April 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:

Lot 6, Block 5, County Clerk’s 7th Hillsboro Plat, City of Hillsboro, Marion County, Kansas, commonly known as 311 S Ash St, Hillsboro, KS 67063 (the “Property”)

to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com

Jeff Soyez, Sheriff

Marion County, Kansas

Prepared By:

SouthLaw, P.C.

Shari Ashner (KS #14498)

13160 Foster, Suite 100

Overland Park, KS 66213-2660

(913) 663-7600

(913) 663-7899 (Fax)

Attorneys for Plaintiff

(234894)

M-27-28-29-2500

First published March 22, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (2t)

Notice of Application

Pursuant to public notification requirements, Kansas Administrative Regulation (K.A.R.) 28-18-4(b)(2), this notification is to inform all potentially concerned parties that Jason Wiebe 3520 NW 160th Burns Kansas, 66840, intends to construct a beef cattle feeding facility and livestock waste management system. He has submitted a permit application to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The maximum capacity of the facility will be 999 head of beef cattle. The Public Land Survey System location of the facility is described as S ½ Section 29, Township 22 South, Range 5 East in Marion County Kansas.

KDHE is hereby requesting comments regarding the permit application. KDHE will accept comments for a period of not less than 30 days from the date of this publication. The permit application, (reference: J & R Farm and Livestock, Inc.) may be reviewed at the KDHE North Central District office 3040 Enterprise Dr, Salina, KS 67401, (785) 827- 9639, or the KDHE Main Office, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 430, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1367, (785) 296-6432. Contact the KDHE Main Office to request copies of the documents, submit comments or to speak with KDHE technical support staff. Please reference the project name and registration number in any request or comment letter. Copy charges apply.

M-27-28-2505

First published March 29, 2023, in the Peabody Gazette-Bulletin, Marion, Kansas (2t)

Notice of Public Hearing

BNSF Railroad Crossing Closing with subsequent vacation of Doyle Street

Vacating a portion of Central Ave. on South Olive St.

Peabody Zoning Commission

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Peabody Zoning Commission on the 17th day of April, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Peabody City Hall, 300 N. Walnut St. to consider Case Number Z-2023-1102, consideration of vacating a portion of Central Avenue on South Olive St lying between the West right-of-way line of Walnut Street and the East right-of-way line of Union Pacific Railroad.

Directly following this will be another public hearing to consider Case Number Z-2023-1101, a BNSF Railroad Crossing Closure and subsequent vacation of Doyle Street in the general location between South Olive St. and Locust St.

SS

Taylor Ensminger, City Clerk

P-28-29-2510

First published March 29, 2023, in the Hillsboro Star-Journal, Marion, Kansas (1t)

ORDINANCE NO. 1365

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HILLSBORO, KANSAS AND THE STATE OF KANSAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A LOAN FROM THE KANSAS PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY PROJECT; ESTABLISHING A DEDICATED SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR REPAYMENT OF SUCH LOAN; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOAN AGREEMENT.

WHEREAS, the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 [PL 104-182] to the Safe Drinking Water Act (the “Federal Act”) established the Drinking Water Loan Fund to assist public water supply systems in financing the costs of infrastructure needed to achieve or maintain compliance with the Federal Act and to protect the public health and authorized the Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) to administer a revolving loan program operated by the individual states; and

WHEREAS, to fund the state revolving fund program, the EPA will make annual capitalization grants to the states, on the condition that each state provide a state match for such state’s revolving fund; and

WHEREAS, by passage of the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Act, K.S.A. 65-163d et seq., as amended (the “Loan Act”), the State of Kansas (the “State”) has established the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund (the “Revolving Fund”) for purposes of the Federal Act; and

WHEREAS, under the Loan Act, the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (“KDHE”) is given the responsibility for administration and management of the Revolving Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Kansas Development Finance Authority (the “Authority”) and KDHE have entered into a Master Indenture (the “Master Indenture”) pursuant to which KDHE agrees to enter into Loan Agreements with Municipalities for public water supply projects (the “Projects”) and to pledge the Loan Repayments (as defined in the Master Indenture) received pursuant to such Loan Agreements to the Authority; and

WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under K.S.A. 74-8905(a) and the Loan Act to issue revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of providing funds to implement the State’s requirements under the Federal Act and to loan the same, together with available funds from the EPA capitalization grants, to Municipalities within the State for the payment of Project Costs (as said terms are defined in the Loan Act); and

WHEREAS, the City of Hillsboro, Kansas (the “Municipality”) is a municipality as said term is defined in the Loan Act which operates a water system (the “System”); and

WHEREAS, the System is a Public Water Supply System, as said term is defined in the Loan Act; and

WHEREAS, the Municipality has, pursuant to the Loan Act, submitted an Application to KDHE to obtain a loan from the Revolving Fund to finance the costs of improvements to its System consisting of the following:

The water treatment plant improvements include recommissioning and updating the potassium permanganate feed systems, adding a chlorine dioxide feed system, pipe and valve modifications, additional of pipeline mixer and contact loops.

(the “Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Municipality has taken all steps necessary and has complied with the provisions of the Loan Act and the provisions of K.A.R. 28-15-50 through 28-15-65 (the “Regulations”) applicable thereto necessary to qualify for the loan; and

WHEREAS, KDHE has informed the Municipality that it has been approved for a loan in amount not to exceed $1,100,000 (the “Loan”) in order to finance the Project; and

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Municipality hereby finds and determines that it is necessary and desirable to accept the Loan and to enter into a loan agreement and certain other documents relating thereto, and to take certain actions required in order to implement the Loan Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HILLSBORO, KANSAS:

Section 1. Authorization of Loan Agreement. The Municipality is hereby authorized to accept the Loan and to enter into a certain Loan Agreement, with an effective date of February 20, 2023, with the State of Kansas acting by and through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (the “Loan Agreement”) to finance the Project Costs (as defined in the Loan Agreement). The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Loan Agreement in substantially the form presented to the governing body this date, with such changes or modifications thereto as may be approved by the Mayor and the Municipality’s legal counsel, the Mayor’s execution of the Loan Agreement being conclusive evidence of such approval.

Section 2. Establishment of Dedicated Source of Revenue for Repayment of Loan. Pursuant to the Loan Act, the Municipality hereby establishes a dedicated source of revenue for repayment of the Loan. In accordance therewith, the Municipality shall impose and collect such rates, fees and charges for the use and services furnished by or through the System, including all improvements and additions thereto hereafter constructed or acquired by the Municipality as will provide System Revenues (as defined in the Loan Agreement) sufficient to (a) pay the cost of the operation and maintenance of the System, (b) pay the principal of and interest on the Loan as and when the same become due, (c) pay all other amounts due at any time under the Loan Agreement, and (d) pay the principal of and interest on Additional Revenue Obligations (as defined in the Loan Agreement) as and when the same become due; provided, however, the pledge of the System Revenues contained herein and in the Loan Agreement (i) shall be subject to reasonable expenses of operation and maintenance of the System, and (ii) shall be junior and subordinate in all respects to the pledge of System Revenues to any Additional Revenue Obligations. In the event that the System Revenues are insufficient to meet the obligations under the Loan and the Loan Agreement, the Municipality shall levy ad valorem taxes without limitation as to rate or amount upon all the taxable tangible property, real or personal, within the territorial limits of the Municipality to produce the amounts necessary for the prompt payment of the obligations under the Loan and Loan Agreement. In accordance with the Loan Act, the obligations under the Loan and the Loan Agreement shall not be included within any limitation on the bonded indebtedness of the Municipality.

Section 3. Further Authority. The Mayor, Clerk and other City officials and legal counsel are hereby further authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and take such actions as they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out and perform the purposes of the Ordinance, and to make alterations, changes or additions in the foregoing agreements, statements, instruments and other documents herein approved, authorized and confirmed which they may approve, and the execution or taking of such action shall be conclusive evidence of such necessity or advisability.

Section 4. Governing Law. The Ordinance and the Loan Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Kansas.

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage by the governing body of the City and publication in the official City newspaper.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the governing body of the City of Hillsboro, Kansas this 21st day of March, 2023.

[Seal] CITY OF HILLSBORO, KANSAS

/s/ Lou Thurston, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ Danielle Bartel, City Clerk

H-28-2509

First published March 15, 2023, in the Marion County Record (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT

OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate of

DORIS JANE ARNOLD, aka

DORIS J. ARNOLD, Deceased. CASE NO. 2023 PR 5

PURSUANT TO K.S.A. CHAPTER 59

NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that on February 23, 2023, a Petition was filed in this Court by Larry G. Arnold and Robert J. Arnold, co-executors named in the Last Will and Testament of Doris Jane Arnold, deceased, dated September 21, 2009, as co-executors, praying that the Will be admitted to probate and record, that they be appointed as co-executors without bond and that they be granted Letters Testamentary.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before April 10, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. of such day, in this Court, in the City of Marion, in Marion County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four months from the date of first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Larry G. Arnold and

Robert J. Arnold,

Petitioners

Tim R. Karstetter, #08323

KARSTETTER & BINA, L.L.C.

322 N. Main, Suite 201

P.O. Box 1103

McPherson, Kansas 67460

(620) 241-8800 FAX (620) 241-8809

tkarstetter@kklawoffices.com

Attorney for Petitioners

M-26-27-28-2491

First published March 22, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

CIVIL DEPARTMENT

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2020-1

Plaintiff,

vs.

Matthew L. Menges; United States of America, Department of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Matthew L. Menges; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant)

Defendants

Case No. MN-2022-CV-000008

Court Number:

Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Marion County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door Marion County Courthouse of the Courthouse at Marion Marion County, Kansas, on April 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:

LOT 21, BLOCK F, EASTSHORE DEVELOPMENT, A SUBDIVISION SITUATED UPON A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., MARION COUNTY, KANSAS, commonly known as 2120 Kruse, Marion, KS 66861 (the “Property”)

to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com

Jeff Soyez, Sheriff

Marion County, Kansas

Prepared By:

SouthLaw, P.C.

Blair T. Gisi (KS #24096)

13160 Foster, Suite 100

Overland Park, KS 66213-2660

(913) 663-7600

(913) 663-7899 (Fax)

Attorneys for Plaintiff

(229743)

M-27-28-29-2501

First published March 22, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

CIVIL DEPARTMENT

Mortgage Investment Services Corporation

Plaintiff,

vs.

Christopher Miller; Keni Miller; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant)

Defendants

Case No. MN-2022-CV-000029

Court Number:

Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Marion County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door Marion County Courthouse of the Courthouse at Marion Marion County, Kansas, on April 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:

Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Township 20 South, Range 4 East of the 6th P.M., Marion County, Kansas, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 5, Tanglewood Addition to the City of Marion, Marion County, Kansas (said point being 887 feet South and 752.65 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 5, Township 20 South, Range 4 East of the 6th P.M.); thence North 120 feet; thence East 150 feet; thence South 120 feet; thence West 150 feet to the point of beginning, commonly known as 224 Tanglewood St, Marion, KS 66861 (the “Property”)

to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com

Jeff Soyez, Sheriff

Marion County, Kansas

Prepared By:

SouthLaw, P.C.

Shari Ashner (KS #14498)

13160 Foster, Suite 100

Overland Park, KS 66213-2660

(913) 663-7600

(913) 663-7899 (Fax)

M-27-28-29-2502

First published March 22, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

In the Matter of the Estate of

PHILLIP G. SMITH, deceased

CASE NO. 2023-PR-000009

(Petition Filed Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that on March 10, 2023 a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act was filed in this Court by Mark P. Smith, an heir and Executor named in the “Last Will and Testament of Phillip G. Smith”, deceased.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred

Mark P. Smith, Petitioner

Brian L. Bina, #24995

KARSTETTER & BINA, L.L.C.

322 N. Main, Suite 201

P. O. Box 1103

McPherson, KS 67460

(620) 241-8800 FAX (620) 241-8809

bbina@kklawoffices.com

Attorney for Petitioner

M-27-28-29-2503

First published March 22, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (2t)

NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408,

MARION COUNTY, KANSAS (MARION-FLORENCE SCHOOLS)

The Board of Education of Unified School District No. 408, Marion County, Kansas (Marion-Florence Schools) (the “District”), has heretofore, pursuant to resolution duly adopted, declared it advisable to construct and finance certain improvements to District facilities pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq.; K.S.A. 25-2018(f), and K.S.A. 72-5457. Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the District that a bond election has been called and will be held on May 9, 2023, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the District the following proposition:

Shall the following be adopted?

Shall Unified School District No. 408, Marion County, Kansas (Marion-Florence Schools), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,260,000, to pay the costs to: (a) construct, equip and furnish a new support facility within the District to be located south of the existing football field/track to provide spaces for weight-training, locker rooms, rest rooms, concessions, storage and other purposes; (b) acquire and install new lighting at existing District ballfields; (c) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto (collectively the “Project”); and (d) pay costs of issuance and interest on said general obligation bonds of the District during construction of the Project; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), and K.S.A. 72-5457?

To vote in favor of any question submitted on this ballot, darken the oval to the left of the word “Yes.” To vote against it, darken the oval to the left of the word “No.”

 Yes

 No

**********************

The polls will open at 7:00 o’clock A.M. and will close at 7:00 o’clock P.M., on May 9, 2023, the election day. The voting places in the District, and the area each voting place will serve, will be as follows:

USD 408 Voters Residing In: Catlin, Doyle, Fairplay, and Milton Townships, Florence City 1st Ward, Florence City 2nd Ward, and Chase County will vote at the Florence John McKay American Legion Post 308, 401 Main St., Florence, KS.

USD 408 Voters Residing In: Centre, Clark, Clear Creek, Gale, Grant, and Wilson Townships, Marion City North and Marion City South will vote at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, 105 Eastmoor Drive, Marion, KS.

The election will be conducted by the officers and/or persons provided by law for holding elections, and the method of voting will be by ballot. Registered voters are eligible to vote by advance voting ballot upon application to the County Clerk at the address set forth below pursuant to K.S.A. 25-1117 et seq.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following additional information is provided by the District with respect to compliance with the provisions of K.S.A. 10-120a and K.S.A. 12-6,122. This information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable by the District. Certain portions of this information are based upon projections. No assurances can be given that these projections will be accurate as of the date of issuance of the Bonds due to changing market conditions, any changes in assessed valuation of the District, and other matters unknown or unavailable at this time. The District anticipates receiving funds from wind generating facilities located within the boundaries of the District. If received, the District intends to use all or a portion of these funds to pay a portion of the principal of and interest on the Bonds as budget allows. However, no assurance can be given that these funds will be received by the District. The projected rates of property taxation to be used to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds are based upon the current assessed valuation of the District, the assumed principal repayment schedule and the average interest rates from recent bond issues for similar types of financings, all as shown below.

Projected Summary of Project Costs

Sources of Funds

Bonds to be Issued $3,260,000

Interest Earnings 94,500

Total $3,354,500

Uses of Funds

Project Costs (including architectural/engineering services) $3,250,000

Interest During Construction 0

Issuance Expenses (including attorney fees, printing costs, rating agency fees, financial advisor fees, underwriting fees and other miscellaneous expenses) 104,500

Total $3,354,500

Projected Summary of Bond Issue Repayments

Principal payments over 11 years

Average Interest Rate 3.50%

Total Interest Cost to Maturity $748,242

Assessed Valuation (2022) $51,622,591

Average Annual Principal and Interest Payments $364,386

Portion of average annual principal and interest payments from wind generating facilities funds $63,636

Portion of average annual principal and interest payments from District funds $300,750

Average Annual Property Tax Mill Levy Rate for Principal and Interest Payments

Total (without any wind generating facilities funds) 6.199 Mills

Total (with application of wind generating facilities funds) 5.132 Mills

The election officer conducting the election will be the County Clerk of Marion County, Kansas, whose address is 200 S. Third Street, Suite 104, Marion, Kansas 66861.

DATED: March 22, 2023

(Seal) Tina D. Spencer,

Marion County Clerk / County Election Officer

Marion County, Kansas

M-27-28-2504

First published March 22, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate of

WILLIAM I. BOONE, deceased

Case No. MN-2023-PR-000008

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Sheldon R. Boone, an heir of William I. Boone, deceased, requesting:

Descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Marion County, Kansas:

Undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 18, Block C, Eastshore Development, a subdivision on part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 19 South, Range 3 East;

and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at the time of death; and that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before April 19, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the city of Marion in Marion County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Sheldon R. Boone

Petitioner

J. Robert Brookens Sup. Ct. #09757

BROOKENS LAW OFFICE, LLC

403 E. Main, PO Box 293

Marion, KS 66861

PH: 620-382-2133 Fax: 620-382-8982

bob@brlawmarioncounty.com

Attorney for the Petitioner

M-27-28-29-2506

First published March 22, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of the Estate of

ANDREW E. KRAUSE, Deceased.

Case No. MN-2023-PR-000011

(Filed Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are notified that on March 14, 2023, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary Under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act was filed in this Court by Andrew S. Krause, Executor named in the “Last Will and Testament of Andrew E. Krause,” deceased.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within 4 months from the date of the first publication of notice under K.S.A 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Andrew S. Krause

Petitioner

BROOKENS LAW OFFICE, LLC

J. Robert Brookens Sup. Ct. #09757

403 E. Main, PO Box 293

Marion, KS 66861

(620) 382-2133 Fax: 620-382-8982

email: Bob@BRLawmarioncounty.com

Attorney for the Estate

M-27-28-29-2507

First published March 29, 2023, in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas (3t)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

PROBATE DIVISION

In the Matter of the Estate of

DELORA ALVAREZ, a/k/a DELORA M. ALVAREZ, a/k/a DELORA MAE ALVAREZ, Deceased

Case No. MN-2020-PR-000007

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT

THE STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed on March 16, 2023, in said Court, by the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Delora Alvarez, a/k/a Delora M. Alvarez, a/k/a Delora Mae Alvarez, deceased, praying for final settlement of said estate, approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as Administrator, determination and allowance of fees, costs and expenses of administration, determination of heirs entitled to the estate. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before April 25, 2023, at 9:30 o’clock A..M., on said day, in said Court, in the City of Marion, Marion County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition.

THERESA A. MORRICAL,

Administrator

MARK A. GUILFOYLE, ATTORNEY, P.A.

306 NW 2nd St.

Abilene, KS 67410

(785) 263-3070

Attorney for Administrator

M-28-29-30-2511