In Re Edward J. Onken and Tami L. Boren

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS In Re ) ) Case No. 26-30084 EDWARD J. ONKEN and ) TAMI L. BOREN, ) ) Chapter 13 Debtors. ) O P I N I O N Before the Court is the Chapter 13 Trustee’s objection to the Debtors’ claim of exemption in jewelry. For the reasons set forth herein, the objection will be overruled and the claim of exemption will be allowed. I. Factual Background The Debtors, Edward J. Onken and Tami L. Boren, filed their voluntary petition under Chapter 13 on January 30, 2026. On their schedules filed February 12, 2026, the Debtors listed ownership of…