Times-Union Court News 01-19-1999
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:
• Miguel Rico Piedra, 21, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Araceli Ramos, 21, St. Mary's Drive, Warsaw.
• Chadwick Dean Hill, 30, and Jody Lynn Lisle, 25, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Sherrill L. Stout, 63, and Janis S. Turner, 60, both of EMS W23 Lane, North Webster.
• Brad T. Harris, 34, and Angela K. Bradford, 33, both of Springhill Drive, 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:
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. vs. Jose Lara. Plaintiff awarded $355.
• Susan Strasser vs. Steven D. Mockler. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Duane E. Padgett, $541.28; Bertha J. and Ronald Dale Mantey, $1,402.48; Tim Leroy Drake, $542.15; and Timothy A. Reber, $2,512.24.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shawn Sapp, $20.76; Carol Wagoner, $431.06; Barbara Luck, $25.76; Fawn Haines, $244.62; and Kim Emery, $420.14.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Shelia Puckett. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Kristi Waisner. Plaintiff awarded $372.18.
• Paul G. Campbell vs. Mitchell Eccles. Plaintiff awarded $3,779.76.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Veronica Hawkins. Plaintiff awarded $2,695.59.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Loren M. Pruitt Jr. Plaintiff awarded $518.94.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Shawna M. Gamber, Plaintiff awarded $314.50.
• Thomas A. Moryl vs. Clarissa Poe. Plaintiff awarded $1,410.
• Gladina McCall vs. Chuck Messmer. Plaintiff awarded $2,222.04.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Bill G. Patrick Sr. Plaintiff awarded $224.32.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marshall and Jeanenne Boyer, $666.27; Gary Groff, $745.20; James B. and Irene Benson, $839.62; and Stephen D. and Cindy L. Hosier, $505.21.
• Allen Collection Inc. vs. Annette Yoh. Plaintiff awarded $410.30.
• Tamara Taylor vs. Julie Mull. Plaintiff awarded $74.18.
• R&R Enterprises Inc. vs. Jill Cremmens. Plaintiff awarded $1,450.
• Desmond Jackson vs. Elizabeth Marshall. Plaintiff awarded $1,090.85
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joyce Hamman, $93.99; Sandra Coplen, $79.24; DeWayne E. O'Connor, $203.85; Bob Henson, $102.03; Tim Madison, $77.51; and Robert Sherrill, $590.88.
• Amanda Janda vs. Terry Holzheuer. Plaintiff awarded $1,032.50.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chloe D. Neer, $1,377.49; Gia Mossner, $371.81; and Melissa Rodgers, $1,343.33.
• Bret and Mary Aker vs. Holly Carpenter. Plaintiffs awarded $450.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanor 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 $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $50 in August, ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee and given a one-year jail term suspended for probation on the condition that he attend anger management counseling at Bowen Center was Kim A. Leake, 52, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in December were Kelly J. Abrams, 31, Leesburg, and John T. Brenneman, 40, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in December were Tracy C. Fox, 17, Pierceton; Andrius Zematis, 22, Winona Lake; Valerie J. Jeffrey, 19, North Webster; Brandon J. Ley, 16, Leesburg; Michael Tridlett, 21, Pierceton; William T. O'Dell, 30, Pierceton; and Paul J. Stork, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Jason W. Hanes, 24, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in May was Kevin N. Zickefoose, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Stephanie R. Skelton, 26, Syracuse; Cheryl A. Mock, 43, Syracuse; Tejay Collier, 23, South Whitley; Brooks D. O'Dell, 63, North Manchester; David B. Masterson, 24, Etna Green; Shantel L. Sleighter, 16, Warsaw; Michael G. Wertenberger, 37, Claypool; John D. Rhoades, 27, North Manchester; Pamela A. Holman, 29, Warsaw; Kathleen Slone, 41, Claypool; and Claude J. Johnson Jr., 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Nicholas D. Myers, 18, Syracuse, and Katrina M. Dove, 21, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September was Franklin E. Walter, 37, Larwill.
Fined $7 in December were Alejandro M. Gonzalez, 17, Warsaw; Cassandra A. Knauff, 25, Rochester; Peggy Toedter, 31, Claypool; Katherine M. Butterfield, 24, Syracuse; Christina D. Golden, 36, Syracuse; and Casey R. Sweet, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Jonathan W. Hoyt, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January 1998 was Jeffrey H. Clingerman, 40, Larwill.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in December was Larry J. Metzger, 56, Rochester.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Robert E. Rector, 32, Warsaw; Patty J. Hall, 45, Warsaw; and Jerry L. Lower, 47, Bourbon.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December was Shaun L. Jefferson, 21, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Alfredo Esparsa, 27, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in December were Benjamin J. Cross, 18, Warsaw, and Andrea M. West, 19, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in December was Lawrence R. Pletcher, 53, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December were Roderick E. Blankenship, 29, North Webster, and Andrew T. Rittershouse, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Kenneth L. Walker.
Fined $7 in November was Worth A. Packer, 38, North Webster.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in December was Michael S. Cunningham, 17, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November was Bradley A. Michaelsen, 23, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Rebecca J. Foreman, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November was Tina M. Hernandez, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September was Michael D. Becker, 21, Rochester.
Deferrals
The following person entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violation during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Robert L. Cavender, 35, Mentone.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Virginia B. Rufenbarger died Jan. 25, 1998, at the age 73, of leaving an estate valued at $176,846.69. Beneficiaries: Stephen B. Rufenbarger, son, Country Club Drive, Warsaw; Sandra L. Fly, daughter, East View Lane, Warsaw; Carol D. Montgomery, daughter, Ligonier; Stephanie A. Rufenbarger, granddaughter, Country Club Drive, Warsaw; and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Harrison Street, Warsaw.
• Fanny Miller died May 3, 1998, at the age of 87, leaving an estate valued at $118,280. Beneficiaries: Wilma Yoder, daughter, West CR 750N, Etna Green; Marvin E. Miller, son, West Hepton Road, Nappanee; Lydia Stutzman, daughter, North CR 800W, Warsaw; Alma Miller, daughter, West CR 600N, Etna Green; LaVern Dean Kuhns, grandson, Goshen; Edward E. Miller, son, West CR 750N, Etna Green; Laura Slabaugh, daughter, West CR 600N, Etna Green; Herman E. Miller, son, Filbert Road, Bourbon; Earl E. Miller, son, 10th B Road, Bourbon; and Ernest Lee Kuhns, grandson, West CR 750N, Etna Green.
• Velma G. Ball died Aug. 27, 1998, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $330,000. Beneficiaries: George J. and Carla Jean Ball, son and daughter-in-law, and Brian Jeffery Ball, grandson, all of Plano, Texas; Valerie Ball Hartnett, stepdaughter, and Christine McElroy Williams, step-granddaughter, both of Nashville, Tenn.; Maureen McElroy Goodrich, step-granddaughter, Hinesville, Ga.; Richard McElroy Jr., step-grandson, Columbia Tenn.; Victoria Jeanette De Boer, granddaughter, Shiloh, Ill.; and Betty Woodrow Kowal, sister, Michiana Shores.
• Virginia K. Osburn died Sept. 10, 1998, at the age of 85, leaving an estate valued at $1,929,555.49. Beneficiaries: Carolyn Hine, daughter, DeSota, Texas, and Richard Osburn, son, Kemah, Texas.
• Philip A. Flinn died Sept. 21, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $1,655,411. Beneficiaries: Mary Beth Flinn, spouse; David R. and Kip P. Flinn, sons; and Deb A. Nichol and Mary McCauley, daughters.
• Donald B. Cleveland died Aug. 12, 1998, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Beneficiaries: Douglas Allison, no relation, Tulock, Calif., and Donna J. Pollen, daughter, East CR 900N, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• City of Warsaw vs. William T. and Leslie Ann Hanson, Edgewood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $333.49 due for unpaid sewage fees, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Chad A. Zartman, Leiter Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $800 due on credit card agreement, plus finance charges, interest, $300 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Samuel and Paul Popenfoose vs. Jacob E. and Peggy S. Keller, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg; Terry Hall and Linda Kramer-Hall, EMS T34D2 Lane, Leesburg; Dennis K. and Anita M. Wagoner, EMS T14A Lane, Leesburg; Wayne C. and Susan K. Johnson, Valparaiso; and residents of Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the Neibert Park-Popenfoose Addition to Tippecanoe Lake. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Todd Schoettmer, South CR 500W, Silver Lake, $2,443.93, and Susan D. Shearer, East Crow Road, Syracuse, $4,594.26.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Primus Automotive Financial Services Inc. vs. Janet and Steve Blue. Case dismissed only against Steve Blue.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Mary F. and Charles N. Bremer. Dec. 30.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Trell M. and George Prater vs. Jay L. Lavender, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged failure "to exercise the appropriate degree of care, skill, knowledge and diligence of a reasonably prudent attorney ..." in pursuit of a legal action. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Jennifer A. Slone seeks to change the name of her minor son, Jacob Andrew Salinas, to Jacob Andrew Slone.
Marriage Dissolutions
Besson
Terry Allan Besson, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg, and Ruby J. Besson, Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married April 24, 1998, and separated Nov. 29, 1998. There are no minor children.
Carbone
Sandra Yvette Carbone, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, and Gerard Allen Carbone, Shipshewana. They were married Oct. 15, 1994, and separated Jan. 7, 1999. There are two minor children.
Firestone
Martha A. and Dennis R. Firestone, South CR 700E, South Whitley. They were married April 8, 1973, and separated Jan. 6, 1999. There are two minor children.
Henwood
Stephen F. and Corina M. Henwood, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married Nov. 14, 1992, and separated in November 1998. There are two minor children.
LaFollette
Robert M. LaFollette, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Sally A. LaFollette, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 18, 1990, and separated April 2, 1994. There are two minor children.
Leamon
Amanda M. Leamon, North Goldilocks Lane, Cromwell, and Joseph E. Leamon, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 21, 1970, and separated Nov. 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Littlejohn
Denise L. Littlejohn, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Ricky A. Littlejohn, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated Dec. 24, 1998. There are two minor children.
O'Dell
Tracie G. and Brian O'Dell, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell. They were married July 18, 1986, and separated Dec. 9, 1998. There are three minor children.
Walters
Christine L. Walters, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Eddrel S. Walters, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married July 13, 1985, and separated Aug. 16, 1998. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Charles F. Willer vs. Billy Hunziker.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Brigette S. and Richard A. Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $133 per week in child support. Dec. 31.
• Patti Renee (former name Miner restored) and Jeff Allen Parker. Jan. 7.
• Robin K. (former name Evans restored) and Michael L. Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. Jan. 7.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Katina L. and Dennis E. Jones. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Miguel Rico Piedra, 21, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Araceli Ramos, 21, St. Mary's Drive, Warsaw.
• Chadwick Dean Hill, 30, and Jody Lynn Lisle, 25, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Sherrill L. Stout, 63, and Janis S. Turner, 60, both of EMS W23 Lane, North Webster.
• Brad T. Harris, 34, and Angela K. Bradford, 33, both of Springhill Drive, 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:
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. vs. Jose Lara. Plaintiff awarded $355.
• Susan Strasser vs. Steven D. Mockler. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Duane E. Padgett, $541.28; Bertha J. and Ronald Dale Mantey, $1,402.48; Tim Leroy Drake, $542.15; and Timothy A. Reber, $2,512.24.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shawn Sapp, $20.76; Carol Wagoner, $431.06; Barbara Luck, $25.76; Fawn Haines, $244.62; and Kim Emery, $420.14.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Shelia Puckett. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Kristi Waisner. Plaintiff awarded $372.18.
• Paul G. Campbell vs. Mitchell Eccles. Plaintiff awarded $3,779.76.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Veronica Hawkins. Plaintiff awarded $2,695.59.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Loren M. Pruitt Jr. Plaintiff awarded $518.94.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Shawna M. Gamber, Plaintiff awarded $314.50.
• Thomas A. Moryl vs. Clarissa Poe. Plaintiff awarded $1,410.
• Gladina McCall vs. Chuck Messmer. Plaintiff awarded $2,222.04.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Bill G. Patrick Sr. Plaintiff awarded $224.32.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marshall and Jeanenne Boyer, $666.27; Gary Groff, $745.20; James B. and Irene Benson, $839.62; and Stephen D. and Cindy L. Hosier, $505.21.
• Allen Collection Inc. vs. Annette Yoh. Plaintiff awarded $410.30.
• Tamara Taylor vs. Julie Mull. Plaintiff awarded $74.18.
• R&R Enterprises Inc. vs. Jill Cremmens. Plaintiff awarded $1,450.
• Desmond Jackson vs. Elizabeth Marshall. Plaintiff awarded $1,090.85
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joyce Hamman, $93.99; Sandra Coplen, $79.24; DeWayne E. O'Connor, $203.85; Bob Henson, $102.03; Tim Madison, $77.51; and Robert Sherrill, $590.88.
• Amanda Janda vs. Terry Holzheuer. Plaintiff awarded $1,032.50.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chloe D. Neer, $1,377.49; Gia Mossner, $371.81; and Melissa Rodgers, $1,343.33.
• Bret and Mary Aker vs. Holly Carpenter. Plaintiffs awarded $450.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanor 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 $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $50 in August, ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee and given a one-year jail term suspended for probation on the condition that he attend anger management counseling at Bowen Center was Kim A. Leake, 52, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in December were Kelly J. Abrams, 31, Leesburg, and John T. Brenneman, 40, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in December were Tracy C. Fox, 17, Pierceton; Andrius Zematis, 22, Winona Lake; Valerie J. Jeffrey, 19, North Webster; Brandon J. Ley, 16, Leesburg; Michael Tridlett, 21, Pierceton; William T. O'Dell, 30, Pierceton; and Paul J. Stork, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Jason W. Hanes, 24, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in May was Kevin N. Zickefoose, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Stephanie R. Skelton, 26, Syracuse; Cheryl A. Mock, 43, Syracuse; Tejay Collier, 23, South Whitley; Brooks D. O'Dell, 63, North Manchester; David B. Masterson, 24, Etna Green; Shantel L. Sleighter, 16, Warsaw; Michael G. Wertenberger, 37, Claypool; John D. Rhoades, 27, North Manchester; Pamela A. Holman, 29, Warsaw; Kathleen Slone, 41, Claypool; and Claude J. Johnson Jr., 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Nicholas D. Myers, 18, Syracuse, and Katrina M. Dove, 21, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September was Franklin E. Walter, 37, Larwill.
Fined $7 in December were Alejandro M. Gonzalez, 17, Warsaw; Cassandra A. Knauff, 25, Rochester; Peggy Toedter, 31, Claypool; Katherine M. Butterfield, 24, Syracuse; Christina D. Golden, 36, Syracuse; and Casey R. Sweet, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Jonathan W. Hoyt, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January 1998 was Jeffrey H. Clingerman, 40, Larwill.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in December was Larry J. Metzger, 56, Rochester.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Robert E. Rector, 32, Warsaw; Patty J. Hall, 45, Warsaw; and Jerry L. Lower, 47, Bourbon.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December was Shaun L. Jefferson, 21, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Alfredo Esparsa, 27, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in December were Benjamin J. Cross, 18, Warsaw, and Andrea M. West, 19, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in December was Lawrence R. Pletcher, 53, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December were Roderick E. Blankenship, 29, North Webster, and Andrew T. Rittershouse, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Kenneth L. Walker.
Fined $7 in November was Worth A. Packer, 38, North Webster.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in December was Michael S. Cunningham, 17, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November was Bradley A. Michaelsen, 23, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Rebecca J. Foreman, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November was Tina M. Hernandez, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September was Michael D. Becker, 21, Rochester.
Deferrals
The following person entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violation during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Robert L. Cavender, 35, Mentone.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Virginia B. Rufenbarger died Jan. 25, 1998, at the age 73, of leaving an estate valued at $176,846.69. Beneficiaries: Stephen B. Rufenbarger, son, Country Club Drive, Warsaw; Sandra L. Fly, daughter, East View Lane, Warsaw; Carol D. Montgomery, daughter, Ligonier; Stephanie A. Rufenbarger, granddaughter, Country Club Drive, Warsaw; and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Harrison Street, Warsaw.
• Fanny Miller died May 3, 1998, at the age of 87, leaving an estate valued at $118,280. Beneficiaries: Wilma Yoder, daughter, West CR 750N, Etna Green; Marvin E. Miller, son, West Hepton Road, Nappanee; Lydia Stutzman, daughter, North CR 800W, Warsaw; Alma Miller, daughter, West CR 600N, Etna Green; LaVern Dean Kuhns, grandson, Goshen; Edward E. Miller, son, West CR 750N, Etna Green; Laura Slabaugh, daughter, West CR 600N, Etna Green; Herman E. Miller, son, Filbert Road, Bourbon; Earl E. Miller, son, 10th B Road, Bourbon; and Ernest Lee Kuhns, grandson, West CR 750N, Etna Green.
• Velma G. Ball died Aug. 27, 1998, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $330,000. Beneficiaries: George J. and Carla Jean Ball, son and daughter-in-law, and Brian Jeffery Ball, grandson, all of Plano, Texas; Valerie Ball Hartnett, stepdaughter, and Christine McElroy Williams, step-granddaughter, both of Nashville, Tenn.; Maureen McElroy Goodrich, step-granddaughter, Hinesville, Ga.; Richard McElroy Jr., step-grandson, Columbia Tenn.; Victoria Jeanette De Boer, granddaughter, Shiloh, Ill.; and Betty Woodrow Kowal, sister, Michiana Shores.
• Virginia K. Osburn died Sept. 10, 1998, at the age of 85, leaving an estate valued at $1,929,555.49. Beneficiaries: Carolyn Hine, daughter, DeSota, Texas, and Richard Osburn, son, Kemah, Texas.
• Philip A. Flinn died Sept. 21, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $1,655,411. Beneficiaries: Mary Beth Flinn, spouse; David R. and Kip P. Flinn, sons; and Deb A. Nichol and Mary McCauley, daughters.
• Donald B. Cleveland died Aug. 12, 1998, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Beneficiaries: Douglas Allison, no relation, Tulock, Calif., and Donna J. Pollen, daughter, East CR 900N, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• City of Warsaw vs. William T. and Leslie Ann Hanson, Edgewood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $333.49 due for unpaid sewage fees, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Chad A. Zartman, Leiter Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $800 due on credit card agreement, plus finance charges, interest, $300 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Samuel and Paul Popenfoose vs. Jacob E. and Peggy S. Keller, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg; Terry Hall and Linda Kramer-Hall, EMS T34D2 Lane, Leesburg; Dennis K. and Anita M. Wagoner, EMS T14A Lane, Leesburg; Wayne C. and Susan K. Johnson, Valparaiso; and residents of Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the Neibert Park-Popenfoose Addition to Tippecanoe Lake. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Todd Schoettmer, South CR 500W, Silver Lake, $2,443.93, and Susan D. Shearer, East Crow Road, Syracuse, $4,594.26.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Primus Automotive Financial Services Inc. vs. Janet and Steve Blue. Case dismissed only against Steve Blue.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Mary F. and Charles N. Bremer. Dec. 30.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Trell M. and George Prater vs. Jay L. Lavender, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged failure "to exercise the appropriate degree of care, skill, knowledge and diligence of a reasonably prudent attorney ..." in pursuit of a legal action. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Jennifer A. Slone seeks to change the name of her minor son, Jacob Andrew Salinas, to Jacob Andrew Slone.
Marriage Dissolutions
Besson
Terry Allan Besson, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg, and Ruby J. Besson, Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married April 24, 1998, and separated Nov. 29, 1998. There are no minor children.
Carbone
Sandra Yvette Carbone, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, and Gerard Allen Carbone, Shipshewana. They were married Oct. 15, 1994, and separated Jan. 7, 1999. There are two minor children.
Firestone
Martha A. and Dennis R. Firestone, South CR 700E, South Whitley. They were married April 8, 1973, and separated Jan. 6, 1999. There are two minor children.
Henwood
Stephen F. and Corina M. Henwood, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married Nov. 14, 1992, and separated in November 1998. There are two minor children.
LaFollette
Robert M. LaFollette, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Sally A. LaFollette, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 18, 1990, and separated April 2, 1994. There are two minor children.
Leamon
Amanda M. Leamon, North Goldilocks Lane, Cromwell, and Joseph E. Leamon, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 21, 1970, and separated Nov. 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Littlejohn
Denise L. Littlejohn, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Ricky A. Littlejohn, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated Dec. 24, 1998. There are two minor children.
O'Dell
Tracie G. and Brian O'Dell, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell. They were married July 18, 1986, and separated Dec. 9, 1998. There are three minor children.
Walters
Christine L. Walters, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Eddrel S. Walters, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married July 13, 1985, and separated Aug. 16, 1998. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Charles F. Willer vs. Billy Hunziker.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Brigette S. and Richard A. Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $133 per week in child support. Dec. 31.
• Patti Renee (former name Miner restored) and Jeff Allen Parker. Jan. 7.
• Robin K. (former name Evans restored) and Michael L. Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. Jan. 7.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Katina L. and Dennis E. Jones. [[In-content Ad]]
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