Times-Union Court News 01-14-1997
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:
• Erubey Chairez, 23, Main Street, Mentone, and Angelita Nieves Zuniga, 17, East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Jerry A. Arnold, 46, and Delores G. Roberts, 55, both of West Market Street, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe Sutton presiding:
• Fairlane Mobile Home Park vs. Kenneth and Jackie Owens. Plaintiff awarded $1,497.29.
• Howard and Tammy A. Ramsey vs. Amanda Brookins. Plaintiffs awarded $1,600.
• Thomas F. and Diane A. Holmes vs. Robin Harris. Plaintiffs awarded $1,660.
• Rockhill, et al, vs. Todd Cone. Plaintiff awarded $534.
• Sunrise of Goshen Inc. vs. Melissa J. Islas. Plaintiff awarded $604.
Superior Court II
(formerly County Court)
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II (formerly County Court) with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were: Perry L. Waggoner, 19, Warsaw; Denise O'Daniels, 39, Winona Lake; and Duane L. Dial, 30, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in November were: Damon L. Belcher, 22, Warsaw; Brent A. Collinsworth, 20, Pierceton; Marisa L. Gebert, 19, South Whitley, and Felipe Morales, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in December were: Cletus H. Leverett, 53, Warsaw; Jerry R. Davis, 45, Syracuse; and Cheryl L. Walker, 31, Milford.
Fined $12 in November were Terry L. Kehr, 38, Syracuse, and Jeremiah J. Young, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Jeremy A. Garber, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in August was David E. King, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were: Robert L. Vicary, 22, Nappanee; Jerry L. Ingle, 45, Syracuse; and Cassandra L. Cowan, 48, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Jennifer M. Anderson, 19, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in December was Brent D. Corl, 28, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December were Stephen E. Roberts, 19, Warsaw, and Cathy A. Suhany, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Claude L. Wood, 40, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Chayla K. Reyes, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were: Jeremy L. Coburn, 16, Syracuse; Elke M. Woxland, 49, Warsaw; and Brian L. Kohler, 24, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November was Claude L. Wood, 40, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Jamie Whisman, 18, Milford.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in November was Angela M. Brooks, 26, Warsaw.
Open Container Violation - Fined $25 in November was Jim D. Slone, 30, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November was Damon L. Belcher, 22, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Jenelle M. Gilliam, 23, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Sarah A. Hughes, 16, War-saw, and Brent D. Corl, 28, Milford.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts or promissory notes, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Sonya Lynn Fick Dilley-Bratton, West Snyder Road, Warsaw, $7,221.38; Linda Gochenour, North Locke Street, Nappanee, $2,756.90; Francisco Aguirre, Elkhart, $7,623.20 on one count and $1,466.05 on another; and David Richison, Fort Wayne, $7,383.24 on one count and $352.39 on another.
• Chrysler Financial Corp., a Michigan corporation formerly known as Chrysler Credit, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Charles R. Willard, Rt. 9, Warsaw, $3,402.39; Sharisa L. Rowe, also known as Sharisa Hively, East Clark Street, Warsaw, $4,686.27; and Scott A. Moody, Warsaw, $6,577.53.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Staci S. Smith, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,833.77 due on account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Rene F. Baker, vs. Kevin G. Fakes, Marion. Plaintiff seeks $750 as paid to insured claimant, Baker, following a May 16, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 13, south of CR 500S, near Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
White
Robert and Stephanie Marie White, Stonewall Court, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 21, 1994, and separated Dec. 31, 1996. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Bruce A. Secor, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Plain-tiff seeks $1,484.04 due on account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Sears, Roebuck and Co. vs. James E. Dove, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,258.31 due on account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co., subrogee of Eugene S. Darr, vs. Michael Jones, Kelly Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,873.88 as paid to insured claimant, Darr, following a July 31, 1996, auto accident on East Center Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Wirsing
Debra L. Wirsing, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Robert Wirsing, Liberty Mills. They were married Oct. 16, 1990, and separated Nov. 15, 1996. There are two minor children.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Douglas R. and Jeanette Shidler vs. Doris W. Woodward. Plaintiffs awarded $2,057.19, plus interest.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Claire Goirman. Plaintiff awarded $631.58 by default, plus court costs.
• Rykoff-Sexton Inc. vs. Diamonds & Denim, LLC, doing business as Diamonds & Denim, and Dennis J. McCarthy. Plaintiff awarded $9,848.34 by default from McCarthy, plus court costs.
• Star Banc Finance Co. vs. Tina B. White-sell. Plaintiff awarded $2,510.47 , plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Ken Herceg & Associates Inc. vs. Bonnie Stevens, Kent Sprunger, Marsha and Thomas VanKirk, and ASURCO Inc. This case is dismissed against the VanKirks and ASURCO.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Elizabeth Ellen and Barry DeWayne Bruner. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $147 per week in child support. Dec. 12.
• Jennifer and Mark Bell. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father order-ed to pay $72 per week in child support. Dec. 17.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Stuart W. Cochran vs. Quentin A. and James Holmes, Clyde and April Connell, Richard and Barbara Calhan, and Robert D. and Bonnie Kissell. Plaintiff seeks $80,000 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from St. Joseph County.
• Joseph Jenkins vs. Todd Hoffman and Senco Products Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of seven counts for injuries suffered Jan. 2, 1995, at Hoffman's residence when a pneumatic nailer double-fired, causing the second nail to ricochet off the first nail and strike Jenkins in the eye. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Mildred and Scott Dunnuck, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $795.10 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Michelle Luellen vs. Dale A. Baker, DDS, Logansport, and Paul E. Keller, DDS, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for alleged negligent treatment. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Tim and Heidi Balanow. Plaintiff seeks $1,962.13 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of water softener.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., a division of Bank of America/FSB, vs. Ronda L. Reed, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of mobile home and $30,431 due on contract, plus late charges, expenses incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust t/a the Discover Card vs. Randy L. Engle, South Manor Drive, Syra-cuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,646.93 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $600 in attorney fees.
• South Bend Metro Net Inc., Fort Wayne, vs. Nancy Coy, Ind. 13N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,093.50 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• W&W Gravel Co. Inc., an Indiana corporation, vs. Scott Ousley, doing business as Midlakes Custom Concrete, North Syra-cuse/Webster Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $4,451.28 due on account and for attorney fees, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA, as trustee under that certain pooling and servicing agreement dated as of Sept. 1, 1995, CTS Home Equity Loan Trust 1995-2, vs. Sheron Wray, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. Plantiff seeks $42,492.02 due on promissory note, plus interest; $1,500 in attorney fees; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Darrell E. and Belinda D. Carr, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and General Motors Acceptance Co. Plaintiff seeks $58,664 due on one promissory note and $3,963.44 due on another, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgages, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ITT Hartford, as subrogee of Bowen Engineering Corp., and Bowen Engineering Corp. vs. Refinite Water Conditioning Co., Rock Hill. S.C.; A B Young Co. Inc., Indiana-polis; DeZurick Corp., Stanford, Conn.; and General Signal Mfg. Corp., Stanford. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for damage to pressure filter and potable water system at R.R. Donnelley, Warsaw, from alleged defective goods, negligence and breach of warranties. Plaintiffs also seek interest and request a trial by jury.
• Gregory N. and Jan Haase vs. Interior Channel Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $4,650 in each of three counts for breach of contract, alleged deceptive acts and alleged fraud. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Patrick
Dawn M. Patrick, East CR 1250N, Milford, and Mitchell C. Patrick, Elkhart. They were married Sept. 26, 1980, and separated Dec. 10, 1996. There are six minor children.
Richardson
Jerry Lee Richardson, Fairlane Drive, and Cecily Marilyn Richardson, address unknown. They were married Oct. 10, 1971, and separated Dec. 5, 1996. There are no minor children.
Davis
Richard Davis, Birdview Drive, Warsaw, and Kimberly L. Davis, South Wood Street, War-saw. They were married May 18, 1990, and separated May 8, 1996. There is one minor child.
Hollingsworth
Raymond Hollingsworth, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, and Robin R. Hollingsworth, Stroh. They were married May 3, 1993, and separated Dec. 22, 1996. There is one minor child.
Toedter
Peggy L. Toedter, Kosciusko County, and Thomas W. Toedter, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 24, 1992, and separated Dec. 31, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hartline
Peggy L. Hartline, Walter Way, Warsaw, and Larry P. Hartline, address unknown. They were married Aug. 19, 1996, and separated Nov. 27, 1996. There are no minor children.
Eppelmann
Carol Jean Eppelmann, South CR 1000W, Mentone, and Nikolai Thomas Eppelmann, CR 9, Nappanee. They were married June 30, 1990, and separated Jan. 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Jones
Stacy E. Jones, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Charles H. Jones, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 29, 1995, and separated in July 1996. There are no minor children.
Varney
Wanda F. Varney, Husky Trail, Warsaw, and Ronald B. Varney, address unknown. They were married Aug. 5, 1993, and separated Jan. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Garcia
Tina and Joseph Garcia, Manor Drive, Syra-cuse. They were married Oct. 24, 1989, and separated Jan. 3, 1997. There is one minor child.
Wortinger
Nathan Edward Wortinger, Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw, and Crystal Lee Wortinger, South West Channel Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 25, 1993, and separated Nov. 1, 1996. There are two minor children.
Annulment
Wallen/Stricklin
Gloria J. Wallen, Milford, and Albert Stricklin, East Ponderosa Avenue, North Webster. They were married April 6, 1996, and separated on a date not indicated.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the McDonald Trust, vs. Therese A. Clark. Plaintiff awarded $8,333.46 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Mary K. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $3,235.13 by default, plus court costs.
• Dallas B. Anglin vs. Thomas J. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $950 for attorney fees and court costs, and forfeiture of real estate, with immediate possession given to Anglin.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Richard C. and Carole L. Reilly. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $109,555.84, plus court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Scott Huffer and Vicki and Guillermo Zuniga. Plaintiff awarded $18,624.78, plus interest and court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Sandra J. and John G. Ruiz. Plaintiff awarded $42,837.20 by default, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Paul B. and Karen S. Hacker vs. Chris-topher J. Mort. Plaintiffs awarded $10,626.21 by default, plus interest; $1 in punitive damages; and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Danny W. and Katrina J. Mitten. Plaintiff awarded $36,815.95 by default, plus interest; $1,322.47 by default, plus interest; and foreclosure of liens as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Farmers State Bank, Mentone, vs. Scott Whitworth, et al.
• Stearns County National Bank vs. Max Anglin and H.B. Anglin, doing business as Anglin Farms; H.B. Anglin, individually; and First National Bank of Warsaw. This case is dismissed against FNBW only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Michael Williamson, et al, vs. Todd Davis, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• American Ready Mix vs. Charles Stuckman. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Sandra L. Shock vs. John Arford, M.D., and Fort Wayne Occupational Health Center Inc., doing business as Convenience Clinic of War-saw.
• TTP Inc. vs. Gradex Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Shawn Ousley vs. state of Indiana and Jennifer Estes, and Jennifer Estes vs. Shawn Ousley and state of Indiana. All claims, cross-claims and counterclaims are dismissed.
• Stanley H. III and Rosalind Arnolt vs. Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Barbara A. Brilliandt vs. Investors Castle, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lora S. and Mark D. Oswalt. Mother awarded custody of two of the couple's four minor children. Two of the minor children do not live at home. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Dec. 11.
• Omer G. and Delores Ann Kropf. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Dec. 17.
• Cynthia D. (former name Hasse restored) and Randy D. Hapner. Dec. 19.
• Antoinette and Harold L. Galloway. Dec. 20.
• Phillip L. Grubbs and Connie L. (former name Pendleton restored). Dec. 20.
• Russel E. and Wanda L. Creamer. Dec. 20.
• Don L. King and Marilyn Jean (former name Russo restored). Dec. 20.
• George W. Stidams Jr. and Heather A. (former name Boren restored). Dec. 23.
• Laura L. and Randall S. Lombardi. Dec. 23.
• Rebekah Fae (former name Hamman restored) and Daniel Lee Breske. Dec. 27.
• Connie (former name McGurn restored) and Dennis Sanders. Dec. 27.
• Randy J. Prater and Samantha (former name Hoffman restored). Dec. 27.
• Paula (former name Wilson restored) and Scott L. Harris. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $115 per week in child support. Dec. 30.
• Donna and Gary Stacy. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Dec. 31.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Debra L. and Mitchell L. Rader.
• Cindi R. and Richard V. Hershberger.
• John and Vicki S. Treece.
Other Action
• Orville Robison vs. Darla Robison. The Hon. Robert Bowen is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
• James B. Fleming's request for a restricted driver's license is denied. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Erubey Chairez, 23, Main Street, Mentone, and Angelita Nieves Zuniga, 17, East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Jerry A. Arnold, 46, and Delores G. Roberts, 55, both of West Market Street, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe Sutton presiding:
• Fairlane Mobile Home Park vs. Kenneth and Jackie Owens. Plaintiff awarded $1,497.29.
• Howard and Tammy A. Ramsey vs. Amanda Brookins. Plaintiffs awarded $1,600.
• Thomas F. and Diane A. Holmes vs. Robin Harris. Plaintiffs awarded $1,660.
• Rockhill, et al, vs. Todd Cone. Plaintiff awarded $534.
• Sunrise of Goshen Inc. vs. Melissa J. Islas. Plaintiff awarded $604.
Superior Court II
(formerly County Court)
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II (formerly County Court) with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were: Perry L. Waggoner, 19, Warsaw; Denise O'Daniels, 39, Winona Lake; and Duane L. Dial, 30, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in November were: Damon L. Belcher, 22, Warsaw; Brent A. Collinsworth, 20, Pierceton; Marisa L. Gebert, 19, South Whitley, and Felipe Morales, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in December were: Cletus H. Leverett, 53, Warsaw; Jerry R. Davis, 45, Syracuse; and Cheryl L. Walker, 31, Milford.
Fined $12 in November were Terry L. Kehr, 38, Syracuse, and Jeremiah J. Young, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Jeremy A. Garber, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in August was David E. King, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were: Robert L. Vicary, 22, Nappanee; Jerry L. Ingle, 45, Syracuse; and Cassandra L. Cowan, 48, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Jennifer M. Anderson, 19, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in December was Brent D. Corl, 28, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December were Stephen E. Roberts, 19, Warsaw, and Cathy A. Suhany, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Claude L. Wood, 40, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Chayla K. Reyes, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were: Jeremy L. Coburn, 16, Syracuse; Elke M. Woxland, 49, Warsaw; and Brian L. Kohler, 24, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November was Claude L. Wood, 40, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Jamie Whisman, 18, Milford.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in November was Angela M. Brooks, 26, Warsaw.
Open Container Violation - Fined $25 in November was Jim D. Slone, 30, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November was Damon L. Belcher, 22, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Jenelle M. Gilliam, 23, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Sarah A. Hughes, 16, War-saw, and Brent D. Corl, 28, Milford.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts or promissory notes, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Sonya Lynn Fick Dilley-Bratton, West Snyder Road, Warsaw, $7,221.38; Linda Gochenour, North Locke Street, Nappanee, $2,756.90; Francisco Aguirre, Elkhart, $7,623.20 on one count and $1,466.05 on another; and David Richison, Fort Wayne, $7,383.24 on one count and $352.39 on another.
• Chrysler Financial Corp., a Michigan corporation formerly known as Chrysler Credit, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Charles R. Willard, Rt. 9, Warsaw, $3,402.39; Sharisa L. Rowe, also known as Sharisa Hively, East Clark Street, Warsaw, $4,686.27; and Scott A. Moody, Warsaw, $6,577.53.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Staci S. Smith, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,833.77 due on account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Rene F. Baker, vs. Kevin G. Fakes, Marion. Plaintiff seeks $750 as paid to insured claimant, Baker, following a May 16, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 13, south of CR 500S, near Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
White
Robert and Stephanie Marie White, Stonewall Court, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 21, 1994, and separated Dec. 31, 1996. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Bruce A. Secor, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Plain-tiff seeks $1,484.04 due on account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Sears, Roebuck and Co. vs. James E. Dove, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,258.31 due on account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co., subrogee of Eugene S. Darr, vs. Michael Jones, Kelly Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,873.88 as paid to insured claimant, Darr, following a July 31, 1996, auto accident on East Center Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Wirsing
Debra L. Wirsing, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Robert Wirsing, Liberty Mills. They were married Oct. 16, 1990, and separated Nov. 15, 1996. There are two minor children.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Douglas R. and Jeanette Shidler vs. Doris W. Woodward. Plaintiffs awarded $2,057.19, plus interest.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Claire Goirman. Plaintiff awarded $631.58 by default, plus court costs.
• Rykoff-Sexton Inc. vs. Diamonds & Denim, LLC, doing business as Diamonds & Denim, and Dennis J. McCarthy. Plaintiff awarded $9,848.34 by default from McCarthy, plus court costs.
• Star Banc Finance Co. vs. Tina B. White-sell. Plaintiff awarded $2,510.47 , plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Ken Herceg & Associates Inc. vs. Bonnie Stevens, Kent Sprunger, Marsha and Thomas VanKirk, and ASURCO Inc. This case is dismissed against the VanKirks and ASURCO.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Elizabeth Ellen and Barry DeWayne Bruner. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $147 per week in child support. Dec. 12.
• Jennifer and Mark Bell. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father order-ed to pay $72 per week in child support. Dec. 17.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Stuart W. Cochran vs. Quentin A. and James Holmes, Clyde and April Connell, Richard and Barbara Calhan, and Robert D. and Bonnie Kissell. Plaintiff seeks $80,000 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from St. Joseph County.
• Joseph Jenkins vs. Todd Hoffman and Senco Products Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of seven counts for injuries suffered Jan. 2, 1995, at Hoffman's residence when a pneumatic nailer double-fired, causing the second nail to ricochet off the first nail and strike Jenkins in the eye. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Mildred and Scott Dunnuck, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $795.10 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Michelle Luellen vs. Dale A. Baker, DDS, Logansport, and Paul E. Keller, DDS, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for alleged negligent treatment. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Tim and Heidi Balanow. Plaintiff seeks $1,962.13 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of water softener.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., a division of Bank of America/FSB, vs. Ronda L. Reed, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of mobile home and $30,431 due on contract, plus late charges, expenses incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust t/a the Discover Card vs. Randy L. Engle, South Manor Drive, Syra-cuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,646.93 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $600 in attorney fees.
• South Bend Metro Net Inc., Fort Wayne, vs. Nancy Coy, Ind. 13N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,093.50 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• W&W Gravel Co. Inc., an Indiana corporation, vs. Scott Ousley, doing business as Midlakes Custom Concrete, North Syra-cuse/Webster Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $4,451.28 due on account and for attorney fees, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA, as trustee under that certain pooling and servicing agreement dated as of Sept. 1, 1995, CTS Home Equity Loan Trust 1995-2, vs. Sheron Wray, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. Plantiff seeks $42,492.02 due on promissory note, plus interest; $1,500 in attorney fees; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Darrell E. and Belinda D. Carr, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and General Motors Acceptance Co. Plaintiff seeks $58,664 due on one promissory note and $3,963.44 due on another, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgages, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ITT Hartford, as subrogee of Bowen Engineering Corp., and Bowen Engineering Corp. vs. Refinite Water Conditioning Co., Rock Hill. S.C.; A B Young Co. Inc., Indiana-polis; DeZurick Corp., Stanford, Conn.; and General Signal Mfg. Corp., Stanford. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for damage to pressure filter and potable water system at R.R. Donnelley, Warsaw, from alleged defective goods, negligence and breach of warranties. Plaintiffs also seek interest and request a trial by jury.
• Gregory N. and Jan Haase vs. Interior Channel Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $4,650 in each of three counts for breach of contract, alleged deceptive acts and alleged fraud. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Patrick
Dawn M. Patrick, East CR 1250N, Milford, and Mitchell C. Patrick, Elkhart. They were married Sept. 26, 1980, and separated Dec. 10, 1996. There are six minor children.
Richardson
Jerry Lee Richardson, Fairlane Drive, and Cecily Marilyn Richardson, address unknown. They were married Oct. 10, 1971, and separated Dec. 5, 1996. There are no minor children.
Davis
Richard Davis, Birdview Drive, Warsaw, and Kimberly L. Davis, South Wood Street, War-saw. They were married May 18, 1990, and separated May 8, 1996. There is one minor child.
Hollingsworth
Raymond Hollingsworth, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, and Robin R. Hollingsworth, Stroh. They were married May 3, 1993, and separated Dec. 22, 1996. There is one minor child.
Toedter
Peggy L. Toedter, Kosciusko County, and Thomas W. Toedter, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 24, 1992, and separated Dec. 31, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hartline
Peggy L. Hartline, Walter Way, Warsaw, and Larry P. Hartline, address unknown. They were married Aug. 19, 1996, and separated Nov. 27, 1996. There are no minor children.
Eppelmann
Carol Jean Eppelmann, South CR 1000W, Mentone, and Nikolai Thomas Eppelmann, CR 9, Nappanee. They were married June 30, 1990, and separated Jan. 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Jones
Stacy E. Jones, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Charles H. Jones, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 29, 1995, and separated in July 1996. There are no minor children.
Varney
Wanda F. Varney, Husky Trail, Warsaw, and Ronald B. Varney, address unknown. They were married Aug. 5, 1993, and separated Jan. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Garcia
Tina and Joseph Garcia, Manor Drive, Syra-cuse. They were married Oct. 24, 1989, and separated Jan. 3, 1997. There is one minor child.
Wortinger
Nathan Edward Wortinger, Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw, and Crystal Lee Wortinger, South West Channel Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 25, 1993, and separated Nov. 1, 1996. There are two minor children.
Annulment
Wallen/Stricklin
Gloria J. Wallen, Milford, and Albert Stricklin, East Ponderosa Avenue, North Webster. They were married April 6, 1996, and separated on a date not indicated.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the McDonald Trust, vs. Therese A. Clark. Plaintiff awarded $8,333.46 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Mary K. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $3,235.13 by default, plus court costs.
• Dallas B. Anglin vs. Thomas J. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $950 for attorney fees and court costs, and forfeiture of real estate, with immediate possession given to Anglin.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Richard C. and Carole L. Reilly. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $109,555.84, plus court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Scott Huffer and Vicki and Guillermo Zuniga. Plaintiff awarded $18,624.78, plus interest and court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Sandra J. and John G. Ruiz. Plaintiff awarded $42,837.20 by default, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Paul B. and Karen S. Hacker vs. Chris-topher J. Mort. Plaintiffs awarded $10,626.21 by default, plus interest; $1 in punitive damages; and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Danny W. and Katrina J. Mitten. Plaintiff awarded $36,815.95 by default, plus interest; $1,322.47 by default, plus interest; and foreclosure of liens as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Farmers State Bank, Mentone, vs. Scott Whitworth, et al.
• Stearns County National Bank vs. Max Anglin and H.B. Anglin, doing business as Anglin Farms; H.B. Anglin, individually; and First National Bank of Warsaw. This case is dismissed against FNBW only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Michael Williamson, et al, vs. Todd Davis, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• American Ready Mix vs. Charles Stuckman. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Sandra L. Shock vs. John Arford, M.D., and Fort Wayne Occupational Health Center Inc., doing business as Convenience Clinic of War-saw.
• TTP Inc. vs. Gradex Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Shawn Ousley vs. state of Indiana and Jennifer Estes, and Jennifer Estes vs. Shawn Ousley and state of Indiana. All claims, cross-claims and counterclaims are dismissed.
• Stanley H. III and Rosalind Arnolt vs. Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Barbara A. Brilliandt vs. Investors Castle, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lora S. and Mark D. Oswalt. Mother awarded custody of two of the couple's four minor children. Two of the minor children do not live at home. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Dec. 11.
• Omer G. and Delores Ann Kropf. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Dec. 17.
• Cynthia D. (former name Hasse restored) and Randy D. Hapner. Dec. 19.
• Antoinette and Harold L. Galloway. Dec. 20.
• Phillip L. Grubbs and Connie L. (former name Pendleton restored). Dec. 20.
• Russel E. and Wanda L. Creamer. Dec. 20.
• Don L. King and Marilyn Jean (former name Russo restored). Dec. 20.
• George W. Stidams Jr. and Heather A. (former name Boren restored). Dec. 23.
• Laura L. and Randall S. Lombardi. Dec. 23.
• Rebekah Fae (former name Hamman restored) and Daniel Lee Breske. Dec. 27.
• Connie (former name McGurn restored) and Dennis Sanders. Dec. 27.
• Randy J. Prater and Samantha (former name Hoffman restored). Dec. 27.
• Paula (former name Wilson restored) and Scott L. Harris. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $115 per week in child support. Dec. 30.
• Donna and Gary Stacy. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Dec. 31.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Debra L. and Mitchell L. Rader.
• Cindi R. and Richard V. Hershberger.
• John and Vicki S. Treece.
Other Action
• Orville Robison vs. Darla Robison. The Hon. Robert Bowen is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
• James B. Fleming's request for a restricted driver's license is denied. [[In-content Ad]]
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