SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE – GRATIOT COUNTY
Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Gratiot County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on February 12, 2026.
The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information.
MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Cory Wiklanski and Kayla L. Wiklanski, husband and wife
Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender`s successors and assigns
Date of mortgage: March 31, 2017
Recorded on March 31, 2017, Liber 1001, on Page 786, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Seventy-Six Thousand One Hundred Nineteen and 30/100 Dollars ($76,119.30)
Mortgaged premises: Situated in Gratiot County, and described as: Lot 7, Block 10, Assessor`s Plat of South Breckenridge, Village of Breckenridge, State of Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as 339 4th St, Breckenridge, MI 48615
The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238.
If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.
Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice.
Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc.
Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C.
23938 Research Dr,
Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
248.539.7400
1582170
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Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice.
Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Gratiot County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM on FEBRUARY 12, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information.
Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Devon E. Rogers, unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 31, 2017 and recorded June 2, 2017 in Liber 1004, Page 956 Gratiot County Records, Michigan, and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded December 29, 2025 in Instrument Number 2025R-06416 Gratiot County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighteen and 59/100 Dollars ($76,518.59).
Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Gratiot County, Michigan at 10:00 AM on FEBRUARY 12, 2026.
Said premises are located in the City of Saint Louis, Gratiot County Michigan, and are described as:
COMMENCING 34 RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWN 12 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, CITY OF ST LOUIS, MICHIGAN: THENCE NORTH 98.06 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLIVE STREET EXTENDED; THENCE NORTH 64º 34’ WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE 36.54 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CORINTH STREET AND THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 64º 43’ WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLIVE STREET, 163.96 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 118.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89º 56’50” EAST, 116.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 33º 55’09” EAST 57.47 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF RIGHT OF WAY LINES OF OLIVE AND CORINTH AND THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING. BEING PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWN 12 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, MICHIGAN 409 Olive Street, Saint Louis, Michigan 48880
The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale.
If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period.
Dated: January 15, 2026
File No. 25-015513
Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC
Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy MI 48084
Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400
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SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE – GRATIOT COUNTY
Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Gratiot County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on March 19, 2026.
The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information.
MORTGAGE:
Mortgagor(s): Valerie Hovanec, unmarried woman
Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender`s successors and assigns
Date of mortgage: January 31, 2024
Recorded on February 8, 2024, in Document No. 2024R-00501,
Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Towne Mortgage Company d/b/a AmeriCU
Mortgage Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Four and 16/100 Dollars ($175,184.16)
Mortgaged premises: Situated in Gratiot County, and described as: The East 815 feet, except the West 150 feet of the South 180 feet thereof, of the following described parcel: Commencing 400 feet East of the Southwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Township 12 North, Range 4 West, Seville Township, Gratiot County, Michigan; thence North 300 feet; thence East 920 feet to the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thence South to the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 and thence West to the Point of Beginning. Commonly known as 10430 Monroe Rd, Elwell, MI 48832
The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.
Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice.
Towne Mortgage Company d/b/a AmeriCU
Mortgage Mortgagee/Assignee
Schneiderman & Sherman P.C.
23938 Research Dr.,
Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
248.539.7400
1584089
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ORDER REGARDING
ALTERNATE SERVICE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
29TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY PROBATE
CASE NO.
26-0754-CZ
Hon. Barkman
Court Address: 214 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847, Court Telephone no.: (989) 875-5215
Plaintiff:
MAPLE LEAF VILLAGE, LLC, c.o. Swistak Levine P.C.
Plantiff’s Attorney:
Jarrett E. Levine (P71902)
30833 Northwestern Hwy.,
Ste. 120
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 851-8000
VS.
Defendant:
JOHN DOE
953 E. Monroe Rd.,
Lot 25
St. Louis, MI 48880
THE COURT FINDS:
1. Service of process upon the defendent, JOHN DOE cannot reasonable be made as provided in MCR 2.105 may be made in manner that is reasonably calculated to give the defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard.
2. Service of the Summons and Complaint and a copy of this order shall be made by the following method(s).
a. First-class mail to 953 E. Monroe Rd., Lot 25, St. Louis, MI 48880.
b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 953 E. Monroe Rd., Lot 25, St. Louis, MI 48880.
d. Other: Certified mail with return receipt requested to 953 E. Monroe Rd., Lot 25, St. Louis, MI 48880 and by publication in Gratiot County Legal News for three consecutive weeks based on MCR. 2.106
1-23-2026
Judge
Cori E. Barkman P61470 6t1
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Estate
Court Address: 214 E. CENTER STREET, ITHACA, MI 48847, Court Telephone no.: (989) 875-5231
Estate of ZACHARY MARCUS COTTRELL, deceased, Date of Birth:* August 7, 1980
TO ALL CREDITORS:**
NOTICE TO CREDITORS:
The decedent, ZACHARY MARCUS COTTRELL, deceased died November 14, 2025.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to DEVON BYWATER, c/o WEILER LAW GROUP, PLC, 5820 EASTMAN AVENUE, MIDLAND, MI 48640 personal representative, or to both the probate court at 214 E. CENTER STREET, ITHACA, MI 48847 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
January 27, 2026
DEVON BYWATER, c/o WEILER LAW GROUP, PLC
5820 EASTMAN AVENUE
MIDLAND, MI 48640
(989) 492-0955
WEILER LAW GROUP, PLC
JOSEPH D. WEILER, JR. P71912
5820 EASTMAN AVENUE
MIDLAND, MI 48640
(989) 492-0955 6t1
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Decedent’s Estate
CASE NO. and JUDGE
26-14-DE
Hon. Kristin M. Bakker
Court Address: 214 E. Center Steet, P.O. Box 217, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, Court Telephone no.: (989) 875-5231
Estate of Brad Thomas Ester, Date of Birth:* 3/12/65
TO ALL CREDITORS:**
NOTICE TO CREDITORS:
The decedent, Brad Thomas Ester, died 12/16/25.
Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to personal representative, or to both the probate court at 214 E. Center Steet, Ithaca and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
2/3/26
Randy Ester
319 E. Emerson St.
Ithaca, MI 48847 6t1
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF GRATIOT
FILE NO.
2026-19-CA
In the matter of Jane Thompson, a Person to be Protected
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Any, and all, children and heirs on behalf of Jane Thompson including siblings, Harry Thompson and Rosemary Edwards whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:
TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on February 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at 214 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847 before Judge Kristin M. Bakker P49056 for the following purpose: Petition for Appointment of Conservator.
1/27/2026
Brenda Wale/Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center
427 E. Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5721
Lebenbom & Rothman, P.C.
Michael J. Lebenbom P48775
2701 Troy Center Drive, Suite 450
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 362-9699 6t1
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF GRATIOT
FILE NO.
2026-19-GA
In the matter of Jane Thompson, an Alleged Incapacitated Individual
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Any, and all, children and heirs on behalf of Jane Thompson including siblings, Harry Thompson and Rosemary Edwards whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:
TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on February 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at 214 E. Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847 before Judge Kristin M. Bakker P49056 for the following purpose: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual.
1/27/2026
Amanda Zavala/Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center
427 E. Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5721
Lebenbom & Rothman, P.C.
Michael J. Lebenbom P48775
2701 Troy Center Drive, Suite 450
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 362-9699 6t1