Times-Union Court News 01-13-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Daniel R. Neff, 41, South Dixie Drive, North Webster, and Linda Marie Egolf, 48, South Wood Street, Warsaw.
• Terrazas J. Cermen Lopez, 25, and Leticia T. Pence, 31, both of South Detroit Street, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Winston Reith, 21, and Katherine Lynn Haddock, 21, both of North Ninth Trail, North Webster.
• Tony M. Himes, 44, North Reed Street, Warsaw, and Christine S. Larrew, 42, Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Emmit I. Cobb, 63, and Betty A. Sechrist, 60, both of East Hochstetler Road, Syracuse.
• Mark Stephen Nelson, 42, and Veronica Kay Sutton, 26, both of Pomulus, Mich.
• James Edward McCleary, 54, and Irina Nekrasova, 38, both of Ford Lane, Warsaw.
• David Kearns Jr., 22, East CR 350N, Pierceton, and Michelle Leigh Rhodes, 20, South CR 900E, Pierceton.
• Scott Michael Robinson, 26, and Renee Elizabeth Marsh, 29, both of Warsaw.
• Timothy Oryon Duffy, 27, Mercer, Ohio, and Leah Christine Reed, 26, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Mark David Stanley, 28, and Barbara Ann Powell, 29, both of East Northshore Drive, Syracuse.
• John F. Hagan Jr., 35,and Tammy Elizabeth Shaeffer, 29, both of North Fourth Street, Pierceton.
• Stephan Rozow Jr., 49, and Carolyn S. Grable, 50, both of EMS W17A Lane, North Webster.
• Jose Lopez-Terrozas, 32, and Olga Patino Nunez, 18, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Jorge Patino Rico, 29, and Yesenia Hernandez Nuez, 17, both of South Harding Street, Warsaw.
• Mark Alan Carpenter, 18, and April Lynne Whisman, 18, both of Tower Street, Pierceton.
• Edgar Galen Wolfe, 20, Sue Street, Warsaw, and Patty Jo Parker, 21, South Kinsey Road, Claypool.
• Michael L. Eby, 46, and Beth A. Moncrief, 38, both of West Catholic Street, Pierceton.
• James M. McKinley, 44, and Michelle Lynn Akridge, 23, both of South CR 1000W, Claypool.
• Joshua Robert Danner, 22, and Sara Joy Stone, 21, both of South CR 600E, Pierceton.
• Richard L. Collins, 32, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Vicki G. Prater, 36, Pierceton.
• Scott Edward Starbuck, 18, South Woodland Trail, Warsaw, and Lucina Marie Spencer, 28, Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Carl L. Momeyer, 34, and Tawyna Lynne Kranzman, 27, both of East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Ell Arnett Jr., 19, and Michelle Lynn Gates, 22, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffery S. Warstler, $423.10; Ellowene Myers, $1,602.66; Scott and Trina B. Fields, $926.15; and Tom and Tena Smith, $1,165.76.
• Commercial Parts and Service Inc. vs. J&Z Inc., doing business as Oar House Sportz Rezort. Plaintiff awarded $705.91.
• Joshua R. Frantz vs. Cory and Tammy Fox. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Robert E. Snyder vs. Claude Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $276.83.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda D. and John D. Blackburn, $461.18; James L. Coplin, $491.72; and Regina S. Dang, $694.21.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Michael T. Graff. Plaintiff awarded $303.28.
• R-Corp, doing business as Fairlane Mobile Home Park, vs. Michael and Kimberly Lavassaur. Plaintiff awarded $875.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. vs. Travis J. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,037.97.
• Professional Account Services vs. Robert L. Craft. Plaintiff awarded $539.92.
• American General Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: April A. Townsend, $1,762.73, and Carrie A. Harrold, $1,704.76.
• Sunrise Inc. vs. Lisa Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $1,070.
• Collier's Commercial Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jack Brettell, $143.31; Russell Carson, $345.48; and Robert and Janice Howard, $39.35.
• Darla Beans and William O'Mara vs. Barry Hodges. Plaintiffs awarded $610.
• Star Financial Bank, Columbia City, vs. Dave A. Julian and Jennifer Kirleis. Plaintiff awarded $4,758.75.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in December and sentenced to six days in jail was Dana Murphy, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in December was James Hippe, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was David Teel, Cromwell.
Fined $74.50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Drummond, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Derrick Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Gordon Gordon, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in April ad sentenced to 90 days in jail was David Blake, Nappanee.
Fined $52.50 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Chris King, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 day a Ronald Collins, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Cass Sharp, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Carl Hooks, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Robert Elliott, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $25 in November was Shawn Carlson, Mentone.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in July was Juan Pedaraza, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Mariano Marquez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December was Joshua Tutorow, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against Leyon Gilliam, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February was Aaron Petelle, South Whitley.
Battery - Fined $100 in December was Tom Bouck, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in November and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Ronald Weaver, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Timothy Rohm, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Les Ramseyer, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July was Peter Radcliffe, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Erik Lemler, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May and given 180 days probation was Crescencio Cleto, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in May against Diana Krise, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was John Frye, North Manchester.
Hunting Deer Without Wearing Hunter Orange - Fined $5 in November was Skipper Smythe, Claypool.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November was Karen Prater, Claypool.
Judgment (court costs only) in September and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Chad Morgan, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Brian White, Warsaw.
Fishing With Four Poles - Fined $1 in October was Russell Johnson, Bourbon.
Hunting With A Shotgun Capable Of Holding More Than Three Shells - Fined $10 in October was James Winters, Warsaw.
Wanton Waste Of Raccoon - Fined $25 in September was Marvin Schmucker, Milford.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in September was Chad Morgan, Warsaw.
Deception - Fined $50 in September and sentenced to one year in jail was Edith Yoder, Syracuse
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Leyon Gilliam, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in June was Phillip Reynolds, Pierceton. Fined $75 in March was Matthew Abbett, Pierceton.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform 30 days community service was Terry Engstrand, Warsaw.
False Reporting - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Danielle Osborn, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in May was John Sorensen, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $100 in January was Stephen Roberts, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance At School - Fined $100 in May and given 180 days probation was Norma Brown, Pierceton.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $50 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jennifer Mulder, Winona Lake.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only)in February and sentenced to 24 days in jail was Matthew Prater, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Donald Street, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February was George Shepherd, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were Marae D. Meek, 41, Leesburg, and Andrea L. Semonis, 17, Tippecanoe.
Fined $27 in November were Steven L. Foreman, 25, Warsaw; Francisco Rojas, 54, Syracuse; Shirley M. Howard, 49, Winona Lake; and Richard J. Zeiger, 36, Rochester.
Fined $27 in August was Anthony L. Simpson, 18, Akron.
Fined $12 in December were Jeff Schumaker, 29, Claypool, and Dennis E. Jones, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Timothy W. Steffen, 38, Syracuse, and Donna J. Wolfe, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in October were Jennifer M. VanDyke, 19, Warsaw, and Mary A. Haywood, 40, North Webster.
Fined $7 in December was Farhan U. Haq, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September was Ross D. Hales, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in January 1997 was Larita Mason, 39, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December was Jeffrey S. Lain, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Julie C. Riffle, 26, North Webster; Kelly E. Thompson, 32, North Webster; and Joe A. Gross, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Michael R. Vandiepenbos, 28, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Joseph Scott, 37, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December was Travis M. Williams, 16, Cromwell.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in November was Ryan L. Schwalm, 20, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November was Rodney C. Scott, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Osta M. Pruitt, 26, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Dennis J. McCarthy, 46, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $100 in October was Scott R. Blevins, 20, Warsaw.
Violation Of Child Restraint Law - Fined $25 in October was Jana L. Burkholder, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Christopher M. Howard, 25, Milford.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in November was Robin D. Schertz, 19, Nappanee.
Aiding Or Inducing The Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in October was Richard E. Miller, 22, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in October was Duane L. Edmiston, 42, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Kathleen G. Doering, 42, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Kathleen G. Doering, 42, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Ryan R.D. Ousley, 17, Claypool.
Fined $20 in November were Jeremiah A. Lotz, 17, South Whitley; Erica L. Fretz, 18, Warsaw; and Crystal L. Wortinger, 22, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Conversion - (November) Lisa Morgan, Warsaw; Sonya Fick, Warsaw.
Taking Raccoon In Closed Season - (September) Marvin Schmucker, Milford.
Possession Of Firearm During Raccoon Running Season - (September) Marvin Schmucker, Milford.
Public Intoxication - (July) Peter Radcliffe, Warsaw.
Battery - (June) Phillip Reynolds, Pierceton (two counts).
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Robert Elliott, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (April) Joe Hiatt, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - (April) William Kintzel, Claypool.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (March) Matthew Abbett, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) Ronald Collins, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (February) Brian White, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (February) George Shepherd, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Battery - (June) Paul Powell, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (December) Welcome E. Gaskill, 69, Nappanee.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Donald and Rebecca A. Barton, East CR 450N, Leesburg, $7,041.06, and Lorrie and Bobbie Slone, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, $5,442.98.
• State Auto Insurance vs. Rick L. Kensinger Busz and Roger and Dana Busz, all of North Morgan Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,628.80 as paid to insured claimant, Carol Cooper, after an accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• RBP Inc. vs. Kyle Mosher, North CR 900E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,709.36 due on account, plus an amount to compensate for nonsufficient funds check, interest and court costs.
• Naomi Crone vs. Merle Yarnell, doing business as Dependable Auto Sales, Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks return of purchase price of alleged unsafe vehicle, plus attorney fees and loss of use and expenses for substitute vehicle.
• First Step Finance vs. Dennis Branton, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $6,757.33 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on loan agreements, plus interest and court costs: Jewell and Albert R. Mullins, West CR 150S, Warsaw, $4,556.13, and Norma Mason, Ligonier, $5,425.19.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Ronald L. Jones, Wawaka, $3,345.39, and Claude David Mullins, South Mallard, Mentone, $4,122.17.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Terry A. Woodling, East Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $317 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Christopher M. Baker, North Franklin Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $3,909.88 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sherman Prater, doing business as Pioneer Leasing, vs. April E. Owens, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, and Allstate Indemnity Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $2,715.75 in each of two counts for unauthorized control over check cashed that was intended for repair of leased vehicle which was damaged in a collision with a deer. Plaintiff also seeks treble damages and $3,500 in attorney fees.
• Nicole Bowser, individually and on behalf of Kaimen Michael Wallace, deceased, vs. Thomas E. Howard, M.D.; David W. Haines, M.D.; Marilyn V. Whitney, M.D.; Douglas E. Sawyer, M.D.; and Kosciusko Community Hospital. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged carelessness and negligence which reportedly resulted in the death of her son, Kaimen on March 7, 1995 (born Feb. 27, 1995). Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Kissinger Electric Inc. vs. Markson Products Inc., South Industrial Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,009.57 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Personal Finance Co. vs. Jimmy and LaDonna A. Hall, North CR 850E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $9,990.29 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs: Joyce A. Leemon Boniphant, Milford, $4,994.48, and Jerry D. Phillip, South CR 300E, Warsaw, $1,487.89.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs. Henry Lee and Betsy L. Mullins, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,534.08 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Krystal Richey, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,558.04 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Stanton and Mary Heeter vs. Eddie and Patti Craft, South CR 600E, Pierceton, and EquiCredit Corp. of Indiana, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for damage resulting from nonpayment of account, plus court costs, an order declaring mechanic's lien valid and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Charles and Sue Marie Koser vs. Jack McKinley, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek (1) surrender by McKinley of leased premises and judgment for damages equal to the amount unpaid, and (2) judgment for breach of sales agreement, plus possession of property.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bonnett
Princene Elaine Bonnett, Pierceton, and Todd Chandler Bonnett, Mansfield, Ohio. They were married Aug. 20, 1981, and separated June 9, 1997. There are five minor children.
Slone
Curtis and Kelly Slone, Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 2, 1996, and separated Dec. 8, 1997. There are no minor children.
Fritchman
Jean A. and Kenneth C. Fritchman, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated Dec. 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• NBD Bank/NA vs. J. Randall Poff. Plaintiff awarded $7,901.67 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of automobile.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs from the following people: Sharon R. Stephens, $1,681.79, and Robert Avis, $4,073.
• James L. Walmer vs. Aimee Lynn Reid. Plaintiff awarded $610.94 by default, plus court costs.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Marty L. Hornbaker, et al. Plaintiff awarded $37,931.59 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following: Cotton and Cotton Insurance Inc., $4,176.08; Kay Miner, $2,082.70; Tina S. Hughes, $2,316.03; Garry D. Gregory, $3,958.17; and Herbert M. Blankenship, $2,900.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel vs. Darwin L. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $4,104.44 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Susan L. and John L. Mason. Plaintiff awarded $470.49 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs.Stacy R. and Panessia M. Burke. Plaintiff awarded $6,845.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Pamela L. Flippo. Plaintiff awarded $744.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. John T. Umbaugh, doing business as Doc Tomato Co. Inc. Plaintiff awarded $7,462.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana collection Agency Inc. vs. James A. Runyon. Plaintiff awarded $3,833.90 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kent E. Hare vs. Timothy C. Zimmerman and Thomas J. Jasper. Plaintiff awarded $193,041.08, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs from the following people: Adrian D. and Patricia A. Case. $5,516.84, and Marsha Blankenship, $3,780.12.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Daniel K. and Jamie L. Sumwalt. Plaintiff awarded $8,098.56, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Tony Farmer vs. Wynn Swindel and DePuy Inc. This case is dismissed against Depuy only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. Alejandro G. Magos and Norwest Mortgage Inc.
• Rinker Boat Co. Inc. vs. Darrell Drudge.
• Prairie View Health Care Center vs. Mary M. Buell and Charlotte Westerman.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Tammy Rockey.
• Vickie L. Wolfe vs. Clarell N. Graham. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Nancy C. Olivares vs. Joan E. Stoelting and Jean A. Koher.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Roger Morrow) vs. Donald E. Kuhn. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Fifth Third Bank vs. Mitch E. Holloway.
• Star Bank/NA vs. Gary Balser.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Angie and James Cress. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $157 per week in child support. Dec. 15.
• Robert L. and Teresa A. Maxon. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. Dec. 15.
• Cindy L. and Danny J. Fifer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $220 per week in child support. Dec. 17.
• Patricia Jo and Richard B. Stewart. Dec. 18.
• Susan Marguerite and Richard Lee Aderman. Mother awarded custody of one of couple's three minor children. The two others are in nonparental custodial situations. No child support ordered at this time. Dec. 29.
• Gregory E. and Jeannie M. Newsome. Dec. 30.
• Janet and Karl S. Barker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $56 per week in child support. Dec. 31.
• Robin D. and Michael J. Heimann. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Dec. 31.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bruce and Nita Brickel vs. Mary Tobin, doing business as Official Sports Store, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and H.P. Frauhiger, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries resulting from a Dec. 22, 1995, fall on ice outside the store.
• G.E. Capital Mortgage Services vs. Charles and Joyce Richter, South Bouse Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $80,882.49 due on mortgage, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Dennis Lee Wertenberger, South Brallier Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $53,321.55 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. Tylynna S. and David E. Caudill, East CR 300S, Warsaw; Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc.; and Transamerica Financial, Los Angeles, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $70,591.80 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Robert and Becky Fleenor, East CR 200N, Warsaw, vs. Nicholas Meyers, Fort Wayne, and Allstate Indemnity Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 14, 1996, auto accident on East Center Street. Plaintiffs also seek in each of two counts applicable medical payment coverage afforded by uninsured motorist coverage terms of policy, plus interest and court costs. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Joseph and Phyllis Girouard, vs. Kevin Perkins, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,095 as paid to insured claimants,the Girouards, after an Oct. 8, 1997, auto accident in which the vehicle struck the Girouards' home on Hepler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of the Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Krista S. Wagoner, Frazier Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $41,968.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• William A. and Anna M. Massey vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $30,000 in each of two counts for breach of contract and tortious interference with real estate contract, plus court costs.
• Farmers Insurance of Columbus vs. Frank Smith, Fairfield, Ohio, and Joseph Miller, North Blacks Court East, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,289.63 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Haab
April L. Haab, Lake City Highway, Warsaw, and Daniel L. Haab, Warsaw. They were married Oct.1, 1989, and separated Dec. 7, 1997. There is one minor child.
Gard
Rusty Diana Gard, Lake City Highway, Warsaw, and William Leroy Gard Jr., Goshen. They were married April 10, 1994, and separated Sept. 19, 1997. There are two minor children.
McGlynn
Richard L. McGlynn, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake, and Stephanie A. McGlynn, Elkhart. They were married July 1, 1997, and separated Dec. 22, 1997. There are no minor children.
Fuller
Kerry F. Fuller, West Country Drive, Leesburg, and Tony R. Fuller, Warsaw. They were married June 30, 1989, and separated Dec. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Carvajal
Juan Carvajal, North Arbutus Trail, Warsaw, and Axa Carvajal, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 25, 1988, and separated Nov. 30, 1997. There are two minor children.
Stuckman
Rex Stuckman, North Hiawatha Drive, Syracuse, and Renee Stuckman, Goshen. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated Sept. 13, 1997. There are two minor children.
Wood
Melissa Kaye and Karl Christian Wood, Old Ind. 15N, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 18, 1984, and separated Dec. 30, 1997. There are two minor children.
Miles
Sherri L. and Shayne E. Miles, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1983, and separated Nov. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Tuholski
Diane Lynn and James Tuholski, North CR 1100W, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 8, 1964, and separated Dec. 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Combs
Deborah Combs, East Center Street, Warsaw, and William Combs, West 12th Street, Winona Lake. They were married June 27, 1992, and separated Oct. 14, 1997. There is one minor child.
Courtois
Sossity P. Courtois, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Joseph F. Courtois, South High Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 26, 1994, and separated dec. 29, 1997. There is one minor child.
Norman
John P. Norman, Kosciusko County, and Karen D. Norman, Orchard Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 3, 1983, and separated Dec. 27, 1997. There is one minor child.
Legal Separation
Jackson
Diane Jackson, Akron, and George A. Jackson, North Whittenberger, Akron. They were married Sept. 18, 1995, and separated Feb. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Daniel R. Neff, 41, South Dixie Drive, North Webster, and Linda Marie Egolf, 48, South Wood Street, Warsaw.
• Terrazas J. Cermen Lopez, 25, and Leticia T. Pence, 31, both of South Detroit Street, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Winston Reith, 21, and Katherine Lynn Haddock, 21, both of North Ninth Trail, North Webster.
• Tony M. Himes, 44, North Reed Street, Warsaw, and Christine S. Larrew, 42, Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Emmit I. Cobb, 63, and Betty A. Sechrist, 60, both of East Hochstetler Road, Syracuse.
• Mark Stephen Nelson, 42, and Veronica Kay Sutton, 26, both of Pomulus, Mich.
• James Edward McCleary, 54, and Irina Nekrasova, 38, both of Ford Lane, Warsaw.
• David Kearns Jr., 22, East CR 350N, Pierceton, and Michelle Leigh Rhodes, 20, South CR 900E, Pierceton.
• Scott Michael Robinson, 26, and Renee Elizabeth Marsh, 29, both of Warsaw.
• Timothy Oryon Duffy, 27, Mercer, Ohio, and Leah Christine Reed, 26, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Mark David Stanley, 28, and Barbara Ann Powell, 29, both of East Northshore Drive, Syracuse.
• John F. Hagan Jr., 35,and Tammy Elizabeth Shaeffer, 29, both of North Fourth Street, Pierceton.
• Stephan Rozow Jr., 49, and Carolyn S. Grable, 50, both of EMS W17A Lane, North Webster.
• Jose Lopez-Terrozas, 32, and Olga Patino Nunez, 18, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Jorge Patino Rico, 29, and Yesenia Hernandez Nuez, 17, both of South Harding Street, Warsaw.
• Mark Alan Carpenter, 18, and April Lynne Whisman, 18, both of Tower Street, Pierceton.
• Edgar Galen Wolfe, 20, Sue Street, Warsaw, and Patty Jo Parker, 21, South Kinsey Road, Claypool.
• Michael L. Eby, 46, and Beth A. Moncrief, 38, both of West Catholic Street, Pierceton.
• James M. McKinley, 44, and Michelle Lynn Akridge, 23, both of South CR 1000W, Claypool.
• Joshua Robert Danner, 22, and Sara Joy Stone, 21, both of South CR 600E, Pierceton.
• Richard L. Collins, 32, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Vicki G. Prater, 36, Pierceton.
• Scott Edward Starbuck, 18, South Woodland Trail, Warsaw, and Lucina Marie Spencer, 28, Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Carl L. Momeyer, 34, and Tawyna Lynne Kranzman, 27, both of East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Ell Arnett Jr., 19, and Michelle Lynn Gates, 22, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffery S. Warstler, $423.10; Ellowene Myers, $1,602.66; Scott and Trina B. Fields, $926.15; and Tom and Tena Smith, $1,165.76.
• Commercial Parts and Service Inc. vs. J&Z Inc., doing business as Oar House Sportz Rezort. Plaintiff awarded $705.91.
• Joshua R. Frantz vs. Cory and Tammy Fox. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Robert E. Snyder vs. Claude Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $276.83.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda D. and John D. Blackburn, $461.18; James L. Coplin, $491.72; and Regina S. Dang, $694.21.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Michael T. Graff. Plaintiff awarded $303.28.
• R-Corp, doing business as Fairlane Mobile Home Park, vs. Michael and Kimberly Lavassaur. Plaintiff awarded $875.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. vs. Travis J. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,037.97.
• Professional Account Services vs. Robert L. Craft. Plaintiff awarded $539.92.
• American General Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: April A. Townsend, $1,762.73, and Carrie A. Harrold, $1,704.76.
• Sunrise Inc. vs. Lisa Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $1,070.
• Collier's Commercial Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jack Brettell, $143.31; Russell Carson, $345.48; and Robert and Janice Howard, $39.35.
• Darla Beans and William O'Mara vs. Barry Hodges. Plaintiffs awarded $610.
• Star Financial Bank, Columbia City, vs. Dave A. Julian and Jennifer Kirleis. Plaintiff awarded $4,758.75.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in December and sentenced to six days in jail was Dana Murphy, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in December was James Hippe, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was David Teel, Cromwell.
Fined $74.50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Drummond, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Derrick Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Gordon Gordon, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in April ad sentenced to 90 days in jail was David Blake, Nappanee.
Fined $52.50 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Chris King, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 day a Ronald Collins, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Cass Sharp, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Carl Hooks, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Robert Elliott, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $25 in November was Shawn Carlson, Mentone.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in July was Juan Pedaraza, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Mariano Marquez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December was Joshua Tutorow, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against Leyon Gilliam, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February was Aaron Petelle, South Whitley.
Battery - Fined $100 in December was Tom Bouck, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in November and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Ronald Weaver, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Timothy Rohm, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Les Ramseyer, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July was Peter Radcliffe, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Erik Lemler, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May and given 180 days probation was Crescencio Cleto, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in May against Diana Krise, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was John Frye, North Manchester.
Hunting Deer Without Wearing Hunter Orange - Fined $5 in November was Skipper Smythe, Claypool.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November was Karen Prater, Claypool.
Judgment (court costs only) in September and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Chad Morgan, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Brian White, Warsaw.
Fishing With Four Poles - Fined $1 in October was Russell Johnson, Bourbon.
Hunting With A Shotgun Capable Of Holding More Than Three Shells - Fined $10 in October was James Winters, Warsaw.
Wanton Waste Of Raccoon - Fined $25 in September was Marvin Schmucker, Milford.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in September was Chad Morgan, Warsaw.
Deception - Fined $50 in September and sentenced to one year in jail was Edith Yoder, Syracuse
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Leyon Gilliam, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in June was Phillip Reynolds, Pierceton. Fined $75 in March was Matthew Abbett, Pierceton.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform 30 days community service was Terry Engstrand, Warsaw.
False Reporting - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Danielle Osborn, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in May was John Sorensen, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $100 in January was Stephen Roberts, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance At School - Fined $100 in May and given 180 days probation was Norma Brown, Pierceton.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $50 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jennifer Mulder, Winona Lake.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only)in February and sentenced to 24 days in jail was Matthew Prater, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Donald Street, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February was George Shepherd, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were Marae D. Meek, 41, Leesburg, and Andrea L. Semonis, 17, Tippecanoe.
Fined $27 in November were Steven L. Foreman, 25, Warsaw; Francisco Rojas, 54, Syracuse; Shirley M. Howard, 49, Winona Lake; and Richard J. Zeiger, 36, Rochester.
Fined $27 in August was Anthony L. Simpson, 18, Akron.
Fined $12 in December were Jeff Schumaker, 29, Claypool, and Dennis E. Jones, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Timothy W. Steffen, 38, Syracuse, and Donna J. Wolfe, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in October were Jennifer M. VanDyke, 19, Warsaw, and Mary A. Haywood, 40, North Webster.
Fined $7 in December was Farhan U. Haq, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September was Ross D. Hales, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in January 1997 was Larita Mason, 39, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December was Jeffrey S. Lain, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Julie C. Riffle, 26, North Webster; Kelly E. Thompson, 32, North Webster; and Joe A. Gross, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Michael R. Vandiepenbos, 28, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Joseph Scott, 37, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December was Travis M. Williams, 16, Cromwell.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in November was Ryan L. Schwalm, 20, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November was Rodney C. Scott, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Osta M. Pruitt, 26, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Dennis J. McCarthy, 46, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $100 in October was Scott R. Blevins, 20, Warsaw.
Violation Of Child Restraint Law - Fined $25 in October was Jana L. Burkholder, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Christopher M. Howard, 25, Milford.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in November was Robin D. Schertz, 19, Nappanee.
Aiding Or Inducing The Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in October was Richard E. Miller, 22, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in October was Duane L. Edmiston, 42, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Kathleen G. Doering, 42, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Kathleen G. Doering, 42, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Ryan R.D. Ousley, 17, Claypool.
Fined $20 in November were Jeremiah A. Lotz, 17, South Whitley; Erica L. Fretz, 18, Warsaw; and Crystal L. Wortinger, 22, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Conversion - (November) Lisa Morgan, Warsaw; Sonya Fick, Warsaw.
Taking Raccoon In Closed Season - (September) Marvin Schmucker, Milford.
Possession Of Firearm During Raccoon Running Season - (September) Marvin Schmucker, Milford.
Public Intoxication - (July) Peter Radcliffe, Warsaw.
Battery - (June) Phillip Reynolds, Pierceton (two counts).
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Robert Elliott, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (April) Joe Hiatt, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - (April) William Kintzel, Claypool.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (March) Matthew Abbett, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) Ronald Collins, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (February) Brian White, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (February) George Shepherd, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Battery - (June) Paul Powell, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (December) Welcome E. Gaskill, 69, Nappanee.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Donald and Rebecca A. Barton, East CR 450N, Leesburg, $7,041.06, and Lorrie and Bobbie Slone, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, $5,442.98.
• State Auto Insurance vs. Rick L. Kensinger Busz and Roger and Dana Busz, all of North Morgan Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,628.80 as paid to insured claimant, Carol Cooper, after an accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• RBP Inc. vs. Kyle Mosher, North CR 900E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,709.36 due on account, plus an amount to compensate for nonsufficient funds check, interest and court costs.
• Naomi Crone vs. Merle Yarnell, doing business as Dependable Auto Sales, Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks return of purchase price of alleged unsafe vehicle, plus attorney fees and loss of use and expenses for substitute vehicle.
• First Step Finance vs. Dennis Branton, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $6,757.33 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on loan agreements, plus interest and court costs: Jewell and Albert R. Mullins, West CR 150S, Warsaw, $4,556.13, and Norma Mason, Ligonier, $5,425.19.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Ronald L. Jones, Wawaka, $3,345.39, and Claude David Mullins, South Mallard, Mentone, $4,122.17.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Terry A. Woodling, East Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $317 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Christopher M. Baker, North Franklin Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $3,909.88 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sherman Prater, doing business as Pioneer Leasing, vs. April E. Owens, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, and Allstate Indemnity Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $2,715.75 in each of two counts for unauthorized control over check cashed that was intended for repair of leased vehicle which was damaged in a collision with a deer. Plaintiff also seeks treble damages and $3,500 in attorney fees.
• Nicole Bowser, individually and on behalf of Kaimen Michael Wallace, deceased, vs. Thomas E. Howard, M.D.; David W. Haines, M.D.; Marilyn V. Whitney, M.D.; Douglas E. Sawyer, M.D.; and Kosciusko Community Hospital. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged carelessness and negligence which reportedly resulted in the death of her son, Kaimen on March 7, 1995 (born Feb. 27, 1995). Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Kissinger Electric Inc. vs. Markson Products Inc., South Industrial Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,009.57 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Personal Finance Co. vs. Jimmy and LaDonna A. Hall, North CR 850E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $9,990.29 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs: Joyce A. Leemon Boniphant, Milford, $4,994.48, and Jerry D. Phillip, South CR 300E, Warsaw, $1,487.89.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs. Henry Lee and Betsy L. Mullins, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,534.08 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Krystal Richey, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,558.04 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Stanton and Mary Heeter vs. Eddie and Patti Craft, South CR 600E, Pierceton, and EquiCredit Corp. of Indiana, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for damage resulting from nonpayment of account, plus court costs, an order declaring mechanic's lien valid and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Charles and Sue Marie Koser vs. Jack McKinley, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek (1) surrender by McKinley of leased premises and judgment for damages equal to the amount unpaid, and (2) judgment for breach of sales agreement, plus possession of property.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bonnett
Princene Elaine Bonnett, Pierceton, and Todd Chandler Bonnett, Mansfield, Ohio. They were married Aug. 20, 1981, and separated June 9, 1997. There are five minor children.
Slone
Curtis and Kelly Slone, Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 2, 1996, and separated Dec. 8, 1997. There are no minor children.
Fritchman
Jean A. and Kenneth C. Fritchman, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated Dec. 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• NBD Bank/NA vs. J. Randall Poff. Plaintiff awarded $7,901.67 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of automobile.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs from the following people: Sharon R. Stephens, $1,681.79, and Robert Avis, $4,073.
• James L. Walmer vs. Aimee Lynn Reid. Plaintiff awarded $610.94 by default, plus court costs.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Marty L. Hornbaker, et al. Plaintiff awarded $37,931.59 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following: Cotton and Cotton Insurance Inc., $4,176.08; Kay Miner, $2,082.70; Tina S. Hughes, $2,316.03; Garry D. Gregory, $3,958.17; and Herbert M. Blankenship, $2,900.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel vs. Darwin L. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $4,104.44 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Susan L. and John L. Mason. Plaintiff awarded $470.49 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs.Stacy R. and Panessia M. Burke. Plaintiff awarded $6,845.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Pamela L. Flippo. Plaintiff awarded $744.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. John T. Umbaugh, doing business as Doc Tomato Co. Inc. Plaintiff awarded $7,462.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana collection Agency Inc. vs. James A. Runyon. Plaintiff awarded $3,833.90 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kent E. Hare vs. Timothy C. Zimmerman and Thomas J. Jasper. Plaintiff awarded $193,041.08, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs from the following people: Adrian D. and Patricia A. Case. $5,516.84, and Marsha Blankenship, $3,780.12.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Daniel K. and Jamie L. Sumwalt. Plaintiff awarded $8,098.56, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Tony Farmer vs. Wynn Swindel and DePuy Inc. This case is dismissed against Depuy only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. Alejandro G. Magos and Norwest Mortgage Inc.
• Rinker Boat Co. Inc. vs. Darrell Drudge.
• Prairie View Health Care Center vs. Mary M. Buell and Charlotte Westerman.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Tammy Rockey.
• Vickie L. Wolfe vs. Clarell N. Graham. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Nancy C. Olivares vs. Joan E. Stoelting and Jean A. Koher.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Roger Morrow) vs. Donald E. Kuhn. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Fifth Third Bank vs. Mitch E. Holloway.
• Star Bank/NA vs. Gary Balser.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Angie and James Cress. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $157 per week in child support. Dec. 15.
• Robert L. and Teresa A. Maxon. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. Dec. 15.
• Cindy L. and Danny J. Fifer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $220 per week in child support. Dec. 17.
• Patricia Jo and Richard B. Stewart. Dec. 18.
• Susan Marguerite and Richard Lee Aderman. Mother awarded custody of one of couple's three minor children. The two others are in nonparental custodial situations. No child support ordered at this time. Dec. 29.
• Gregory E. and Jeannie M. Newsome. Dec. 30.
• Janet and Karl S. Barker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $56 per week in child support. Dec. 31.
• Robin D. and Michael J. Heimann. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Dec. 31.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bruce and Nita Brickel vs. Mary Tobin, doing business as Official Sports Store, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and H.P. Frauhiger, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries resulting from a Dec. 22, 1995, fall on ice outside the store.
• G.E. Capital Mortgage Services vs. Charles and Joyce Richter, South Bouse Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $80,882.49 due on mortgage, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Dennis Lee Wertenberger, South Brallier Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $53,321.55 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. Tylynna S. and David E. Caudill, East CR 300S, Warsaw; Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc.; and Transamerica Financial, Los Angeles, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $70,591.80 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Robert and Becky Fleenor, East CR 200N, Warsaw, vs. Nicholas Meyers, Fort Wayne, and Allstate Indemnity Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 14, 1996, auto accident on East Center Street. Plaintiffs also seek in each of two counts applicable medical payment coverage afforded by uninsured motorist coverage terms of policy, plus interest and court costs. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Joseph and Phyllis Girouard, vs. Kevin Perkins, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,095 as paid to insured claimants,the Girouards, after an Oct. 8, 1997, auto accident in which the vehicle struck the Girouards' home on Hepler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of the Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Krista S. Wagoner, Frazier Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $41,968.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• William A. and Anna M. Massey vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $30,000 in each of two counts for breach of contract and tortious interference with real estate contract, plus court costs.
• Farmers Insurance of Columbus vs. Frank Smith, Fairfield, Ohio, and Joseph Miller, North Blacks Court East, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,289.63 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Haab
April L. Haab, Lake City Highway, Warsaw, and Daniel L. Haab, Warsaw. They were married Oct.1, 1989, and separated Dec. 7, 1997. There is one minor child.
Gard
Rusty Diana Gard, Lake City Highway, Warsaw, and William Leroy Gard Jr., Goshen. They were married April 10, 1994, and separated Sept. 19, 1997. There are two minor children.
McGlynn
Richard L. McGlynn, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake, and Stephanie A. McGlynn, Elkhart. They were married July 1, 1997, and separated Dec. 22, 1997. There are no minor children.
Fuller
Kerry F. Fuller, West Country Drive, Leesburg, and Tony R. Fuller, Warsaw. They were married June 30, 1989, and separated Dec. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Carvajal
Juan Carvajal, North Arbutus Trail, Warsaw, and Axa Carvajal, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 25, 1988, and separated Nov. 30, 1997. There are two minor children.
Stuckman
Rex Stuckman, North Hiawatha Drive, Syracuse, and Renee Stuckman, Goshen. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated Sept. 13, 1997. There are two minor children.
Wood
Melissa Kaye and Karl Christian Wood, Old Ind. 15N, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 18, 1984, and separated Dec. 30, 1997. There are two minor children.
Miles
Sherri L. and Shayne E. Miles, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1983, and separated Nov. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Tuholski
Diane Lynn and James Tuholski, North CR 1100W, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 8, 1964, and separated Dec. 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Combs
Deborah Combs, East Center Street, Warsaw, and William Combs, West 12th Street, Winona Lake. They were married June 27, 1992, and separated Oct. 14, 1997. There is one minor child.
Courtois
Sossity P. Courtois, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Joseph F. Courtois, South High Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 26, 1994, and separated dec. 29, 1997. There is one minor child.
Norman
John P. Norman, Kosciusko County, and Karen D. Norman, Orchard Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 3, 1983, and separated Dec. 27, 1997. There is one minor child.
Legal Separation
Jackson
Diane Jackson, Akron, and George A. Jackson, North Whittenberger, Akron. They were married Sept. 18, 1995, and separated Feb. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
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