Times-Union Court News 01-23-2001
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 Sharon Christner:
• Juan Manuel Ortega, 21, and Gracie Rios, 31, both of East Winona Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Sean A. Naish, 34, and Patricia L. Bell, 30, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Walter Blackburn Jr., 36, South Walnut Street, Burket, and Cressia Ann Perkins, 23, North Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Matthew David Armbruster, 27, and Staci Agnes Arnett, 24, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Robert Allan Hudson, 47, and Linda Kay Eiser, 47, both of East Canal Street, Winona Lake.
• Kim B. Kadas, 45, and Jacquelyn A. Parcels, 46, both of North American Way, Syracuse.
• Charles R. Hileman, 47, East High Street, Mentone, and Constance J. Fugate, 48, South Bruner 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:
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruby L. Eastwood Snyder, $2,009.03; Dorothy M. Spangle, $2,834.99; Benjamen K. Brzozowski, $3,000; Alphonse and Mary Charron, $3,000.
• Superior Auto Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ellen C. Zehner, $2,915.13, and James Heckaman, $2,993.98.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Danny R. and Rebecca K. Blanton, $2,665.98; Stephanie L. Metz, $2,843.36; Thomas E. Reese, $507.25; William R. and Patricia A. Garman, $1,874.23; John W. and Janet L. Ong, $691.36; Stephen and Stephanie L. Flannery, $2,286.40; and Tim K. and Kathy Garris, $2,560.39.
• Todd and Tina M. Stutzman v. Mitschelen Relocators Inc. Plaintiffs awarded $1,590.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Douglas and Tamara L. Wood. Plaintiff awarded $240.02.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Jodie L. O'Brien. Plaintiff awarded $2,535.95.
• Advance America awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anna M. Groves, $318; William Gene Compton, $318; and Kerry F. Kiser-Fuller, $343.
• Lawrence and Vera Harris v. Marvin Bailey. Plaintiffs awarded $300.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Timothy W. Shipley, $365.50, and Heather J. and David Adkins, $99.60.
• Silver Lake Small Animal Clinic awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stella and Ronald Bradford, $531.64; Sandra Mishler, $163.08; Tasha Creech, $57.63; and Ralph and Susan Warner, $48.
• North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brenda K. Reed, $9; David Paul Norris $117.86; Keith Lavohn Enyeart, $358.82; Dana and David K. Diaz, $293.47; Sally K. and Henry D. Charles, $84.70; Marie and Randell Calhoun, $858.65; Donald E. Brown, $286.12; and Scott Brandel, $389.70.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in July was Cody New, 18, Rochester.
Fined $27 in December was April M. Back, 24, Mentone.
Fined $27 in November was Jason A. Waikel, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Aaron C. Silveus, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Carmen G. Tom, 21, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in September was Christina Parkhurst, 17, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in December were Jonathan C. Olson, 19, North Webster, and Norma J. Doty, 68, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Jason P. Halsey, 26, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in November was Daniel A. Dolbee, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Sunshine E. Kyler, 23, Silver Lake.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in August was Daniel L. Halsey, 17, Pierceton.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Christopher M. Adams, 23, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November was Amanda L. Ulrey, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September was Rex A. Westerman, 29, Warsaw.
Deferral
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 violations during a five-month period after signing the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Eric A. Erlenwein, 24, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Walter E. Burkholder died Oct. 19, 1999, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $323,132.54. Beneficiaries: LaVern D. Burkholder, son, Goshen; Wade L. and Walter E. Burkholder Jr., sons, both of North CR 900W, Nappanee; Glen E. Burkholder, son, CR 52, Nappanee; and Norman R. Burkholder, son, and Rosa Mae Burkholder, daughter, both of North CR 1100W, Bourbon.
• Theodore A. Danielson died Dec. 5, 1999, at age 94, leaving an estate valued at $1,185,693.90. Beneficiaries: Paul T. Danielson, son, Tampa, Fla., and John D. Danielson, son, New York, N.Y.
• John S. Szynal died March 9, 2000, leaving an estate value at $966,504.69. Beneficiary: John Szynal, as successor trustee of the John S. Szynal Revocable Trust Declaration.
• Cyril F. Likens died Feb. 4, 1998, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $353,742.07. Beneficiaries: Edward R. Likens, son, Country Club Drive, Warsaw; Robert M. Likens, son, North Webster; and Frances A. Bowser, daughter, East CR 500N, North Webster.
• Ethel Pearl Herrman died Sept. 2, 1999, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $323,725. Beneficiaries: Luzerne Fishbaugh, brother, Wolcottville; Rex Fishbaugh, brother, Pinehurst, N.C.; John and Helen Koontz, no relation, North Webster; Joanne D. Baker and Judy and Chris Wagoner, no relation, all of EMS T18 Lane, Leesburg; Connie Jo Kleckner, niece, and D.J. Fishbaugh, nephew, both of Plymouth; Lawrence R. Ulrich, nephew, Greenwood; Diane K. McGregor, niece, Fort Wayne; Daren Wagoner, no relation, Alameda, Calif.; and Eric Wagoner, no relation, McClellan Street, Warsaw.
• John R. Stookey died March 10, 2000, at age 60, leaving an estate valued at $687,170.20. Beneficiary: Geraldine L. Stookey, spouse, West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• Georgia I. Fitton died March 1, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $372,223.56. Beneficiaries: Linda Lou Herendeen, daughter, and Leslie Herendeen, granddaughter, both of South CR 700W, Claypool, and Christine Raypholtz, granddaughter, West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Ruby A. Harman died April 3, 2000, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $455,863.93. Beneficiaries: Ruby A. Harman Trust, Arthur L. and Lee A. Harmson, sons and co-trustees.
• Ivan E. Clark died Jan. 21, 2000, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $381,431. Beneficiary: Karen L. Clark, son, West Lieby Lane, Warsaw.
• Clark K. Pryor died Nov. 14, 2000, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $285,000. Beneficiary: Roger L. Pryor, son, Indianapolis.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Stephen R. and Susan J. Snyder v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals and John and Susann M. Kellogg, East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek reversal of a Dec. 12 decision by the BZA in which a requested variance was denied.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Angie C. Caverley, also known as Angie C. Miller, South Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,708.32 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw v. the following people for the amounts noted due on sewage fees, plus court costs: Lynn N. Heitz, Peoria, Ariz., $121.22, and Scott D. and Leanne M. Coffman, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $310.87.
• Harry A. and Shirley R. Rowe, Silver Lake, v. Candi M. Rowe, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek visitation with their 9-year-old grandson, of whom Candi M. Rowe has custody.
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Donald and Carol Sundheimer, v. Verland Huffer, Eagle Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $22,564.72 as paid to insured claimants, the Sundheimers, after a Jan. 13, 1999, fire at their residence. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Wellborn Cabinet Inc. v. Dave Melching and D.A. Melching & Associates, West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,411.02 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Timothy J. Hedrick, South Smalley Lane, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an order for Hedrick to cease using his property as an automobile graveyard/junkyard, that necessary permits be obtained for construction of a residence addition and that monetary penalties be levied until compliance with the county ordinances is made.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kenneth W. and Cynthia L. Strieby, U.S. 6, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,369.03 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Steven Salzwedel, EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,089.20 due on contract, plus court costs.
• CitiFinancial Inc. v. Anthony Wayne Griffith, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,550.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mercury Finance Co. v. Gary and Deborah Green, South CR 795E, South Milford. Plaintiff seeks $3,131 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Studebaker
Cynthia A. and Phillip S. Studebaker, South CR 750W, Claypool. They were married April 12, 1986, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There are two minor children.
Tucker
Della and David Tucker, East Catherine Street, Milford. They were married March 31, 1989, and separated Oct. 13, 2000. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Leland and Cheryl Bontrager v. Kathern Bird. Partial summary judgment granted, with the court noting that Bird was 100 percent at fault in a Dec. 5, 1997, auto accident on Ind. 15, north of Warsaw.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Raymond A. and Linda M. Brandon.
• Dale G. Custer v. Marshal D. Crawford and Terry Williams, doing business as Consolidated Builder Service. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Other Action
• William Chapel, Steven Hagan, Dick Cole and Michael Wood v. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard and Phyllis M. Carman. The Hon. Michael D. Cook is appointed special judge in this matter.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Manufacturers Traders & Trust Co. v. Angela J. Denardi and William R. Gossett Jr., West Wilson Avenue, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $58,956.31 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. The case was moved on a change of venue from Wabash County.
• Streamline Data Systems Inc. v. Network Computer Solutions Inc. and Mark A. Marley, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,631 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Oliver and Faye A. Arnett v. Jon Elam, South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake, and First Resolution Investment Co., Merrillville. Plaintiffs seek $8,582.30 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Debbie K. Lemon, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse, v. Lorne McCune, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 5, 2000, attack by McCune's dog. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., doing business as Directors Acceptance, v. Kenneth B. Bowling, East High Street, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $80,147.52 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.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. v. Vickie L. Gonzalez, South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,268.68 due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• Hoosier Insurance Co. v. Kim and Herman Frauhiger, individually and doing business as Quick Clean Sales, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Rob R. May, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment as to Hoosier's obligation for the underlying lawsuit of May against the Frauhigers and Quick Clean.
Marriage Dissolutions
Armey
Thomas S. Armey, South CR 400S, Warsaw, and Canda Armey, East Garfield Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1999, and separated Sept. 11, 2000. There is one minor child.
Cornelius
Christin Ann and Lewis F. Cornelius, EMS B23 Lane, Pierceton. They were married May 18, 1987, and separated Jan. 9, 2001. There are no minor children.
Foust
Jane A. Foust, EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg, and Robert M. Foust, North Webster. They were married April 13, 1995, and separated Jan. 9, 2001. There is one minor child.
Lawrence
Jeffrey L. Lawrence, South Sharon Street, Winona Lake, and Carol L. Lawrence, Asbury Lane, North Webster. They were married March 9, 1996, and separated Jan. 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Layne
Mary J. Layne, West Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Roger D. Layne, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 23, 1978, and separated Oct. 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Mock
Beverly M. Mock, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Allen Mock, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 16, 1997, and separated Jan. 2, 2001. There are no minor children.
Roth
Janine S. Roth, South CR 425W, Silver Lake, and Paul R. Roth, South Hill Drive, Silver Lake. They were married May 25, 1985, and separated Dec.23, 2000. There are two minor children.
Short
Alexis N. and Jimmy R. Short, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married March 22, 1999, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There is one minor child.
Skaggs
Rhapsody Skaggs, Short Street, Winona Lake, and Christopher D. Skaggs, North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 26, 1997, and separated Oct. 7, 2000. There are two minor children.
Thomas
Tammie L. Thomas, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Jason Thomas, address unknown. They were married Feb. 18, 1989, and separated in January 1990. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB, v. Ronald W. and Annette L. Cathers, Charlie H. Smith and Enchanted Hills Community Association. Plaintiff awarded $60,846.89 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mercury Finance Co. v. Jimmie W. Wolfe. Plaintiff awarded $5,630.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's Rent To Own v. Jeff Schultz. Plaintiff awarded $4,188.36 plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Bill and Rhonda L. Goble, $3,208.84, and Dan K. and Terri L. Davis, $3,211.75.
• Household Finance Corp. v. Robert Banghart. Plaintiff awarded $5,274.46 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Co. v. Alyssa M. Rayl. Plaintiff awarded $112,433.68 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Andrew B. Nichols. Plaintiff awarded $86,403.88 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Ellis Marsall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $13,297.72 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Angela J. Denardi and William R. Gossett Jr. Plaintiff awarded $64,965.19 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Max A. and Georgia Bohannon v. Focus Enterprises Inc., doing business as Comfort Inn - Warsaw.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Providian National Bank v. the following people: Ernesto N. Saldivar, Brenda F. Bowers and Tammy Troyer.
• CitiFinancial Inc., formerly known as City Loan Financial Services, v. Joseph E. and Christy Williams.
• Discover Bank v. Carla R. Risner.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. v. Kenneth B. Bowling, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rick Lee and Sandra Kay Reidt. Jan. 8.
• Edward Louis Mediano and Tamara Sue (former name Anderson restored). Jan. 9.
• Robert Charles and Elizabeth Jean Rapp. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $78.70 per week in child support. Jan. 10.
• David Prater and Tammi (former name Logan restored). Jan. 10.
• Jennifer (former name Luley restored) and Kirk A. Stidams. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $162 per week in child support. Jan. 11.
• Jody Beth and Travis Ray Rowland. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Jan. 16. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Juan Manuel Ortega, 21, and Gracie Rios, 31, both of East Winona Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Sean A. Naish, 34, and Patricia L. Bell, 30, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Walter Blackburn Jr., 36, South Walnut Street, Burket, and Cressia Ann Perkins, 23, North Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Matthew David Armbruster, 27, and Staci Agnes Arnett, 24, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Robert Allan Hudson, 47, and Linda Kay Eiser, 47, both of East Canal Street, Winona Lake.
• Kim B. Kadas, 45, and Jacquelyn A. Parcels, 46, both of North American Way, Syracuse.
• Charles R. Hileman, 47, East High Street, Mentone, and Constance J. Fugate, 48, South Bruner 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:
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruby L. Eastwood Snyder, $2,009.03; Dorothy M. Spangle, $2,834.99; Benjamen K. Brzozowski, $3,000; Alphonse and Mary Charron, $3,000.
• Superior Auto Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ellen C. Zehner, $2,915.13, and James Heckaman, $2,993.98.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Danny R. and Rebecca K. Blanton, $2,665.98; Stephanie L. Metz, $2,843.36; Thomas E. Reese, $507.25; William R. and Patricia A. Garman, $1,874.23; John W. and Janet L. Ong, $691.36; Stephen and Stephanie L. Flannery, $2,286.40; and Tim K. and Kathy Garris, $2,560.39.
• Todd and Tina M. Stutzman v. Mitschelen Relocators Inc. Plaintiffs awarded $1,590.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Douglas and Tamara L. Wood. Plaintiff awarded $240.02.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Jodie L. O'Brien. Plaintiff awarded $2,535.95.
• Advance America awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anna M. Groves, $318; William Gene Compton, $318; and Kerry F. Kiser-Fuller, $343.
• Lawrence and Vera Harris v. Marvin Bailey. Plaintiffs awarded $300.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Timothy W. Shipley, $365.50, and Heather J. and David Adkins, $99.60.
• Silver Lake Small Animal Clinic awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stella and Ronald Bradford, $531.64; Sandra Mishler, $163.08; Tasha Creech, $57.63; and Ralph and Susan Warner, $48.
• North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brenda K. Reed, $9; David Paul Norris $117.86; Keith Lavohn Enyeart, $358.82; Dana and David K. Diaz, $293.47; Sally K. and Henry D. Charles, $84.70; Marie and Randell Calhoun, $858.65; Donald E. Brown, $286.12; and Scott Brandel, $389.70.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in July was Cody New, 18, Rochester.
Fined $27 in December was April M. Back, 24, Mentone.
Fined $27 in November was Jason A. Waikel, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Aaron C. Silveus, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Carmen G. Tom, 21, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in September was Christina Parkhurst, 17, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in December were Jonathan C. Olson, 19, North Webster, and Norma J. Doty, 68, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Jason P. Halsey, 26, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in November was Daniel A. Dolbee, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Sunshine E. Kyler, 23, Silver Lake.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in August was Daniel L. Halsey, 17, Pierceton.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Christopher M. Adams, 23, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November was Amanda L. Ulrey, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September was Rex A. Westerman, 29, Warsaw.
Deferral
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 violations during a five-month period after signing the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Eric A. Erlenwein, 24, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Walter E. Burkholder died Oct. 19, 1999, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $323,132.54. Beneficiaries: LaVern D. Burkholder, son, Goshen; Wade L. and Walter E. Burkholder Jr., sons, both of North CR 900W, Nappanee; Glen E. Burkholder, son, CR 52, Nappanee; and Norman R. Burkholder, son, and Rosa Mae Burkholder, daughter, both of North CR 1100W, Bourbon.
• Theodore A. Danielson died Dec. 5, 1999, at age 94, leaving an estate valued at $1,185,693.90. Beneficiaries: Paul T. Danielson, son, Tampa, Fla., and John D. Danielson, son, New York, N.Y.
• John S. Szynal died March 9, 2000, leaving an estate value at $966,504.69. Beneficiary: John Szynal, as successor trustee of the John S. Szynal Revocable Trust Declaration.
• Cyril F. Likens died Feb. 4, 1998, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $353,742.07. Beneficiaries: Edward R. Likens, son, Country Club Drive, Warsaw; Robert M. Likens, son, North Webster; and Frances A. Bowser, daughter, East CR 500N, North Webster.
• Ethel Pearl Herrman died Sept. 2, 1999, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $323,725. Beneficiaries: Luzerne Fishbaugh, brother, Wolcottville; Rex Fishbaugh, brother, Pinehurst, N.C.; John and Helen Koontz, no relation, North Webster; Joanne D. Baker and Judy and Chris Wagoner, no relation, all of EMS T18 Lane, Leesburg; Connie Jo Kleckner, niece, and D.J. Fishbaugh, nephew, both of Plymouth; Lawrence R. Ulrich, nephew, Greenwood; Diane K. McGregor, niece, Fort Wayne; Daren Wagoner, no relation, Alameda, Calif.; and Eric Wagoner, no relation, McClellan Street, Warsaw.
• John R. Stookey died March 10, 2000, at age 60, leaving an estate valued at $687,170.20. Beneficiary: Geraldine L. Stookey, spouse, West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• Georgia I. Fitton died March 1, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $372,223.56. Beneficiaries: Linda Lou Herendeen, daughter, and Leslie Herendeen, granddaughter, both of South CR 700W, Claypool, and Christine Raypholtz, granddaughter, West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Ruby A. Harman died April 3, 2000, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $455,863.93. Beneficiaries: Ruby A. Harman Trust, Arthur L. and Lee A. Harmson, sons and co-trustees.
• Ivan E. Clark died Jan. 21, 2000, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $381,431. Beneficiary: Karen L. Clark, son, West Lieby Lane, Warsaw.
• Clark K. Pryor died Nov. 14, 2000, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $285,000. Beneficiary: Roger L. Pryor, son, Indianapolis.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Stephen R. and Susan J. Snyder v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals and John and Susann M. Kellogg, East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek reversal of a Dec. 12 decision by the BZA in which a requested variance was denied.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Angie C. Caverley, also known as Angie C. Miller, South Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,708.32 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw v. the following people for the amounts noted due on sewage fees, plus court costs: Lynn N. Heitz, Peoria, Ariz., $121.22, and Scott D. and Leanne M. Coffman, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $310.87.
• Harry A. and Shirley R. Rowe, Silver Lake, v. Candi M. Rowe, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek visitation with their 9-year-old grandson, of whom Candi M. Rowe has custody.
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Donald and Carol Sundheimer, v. Verland Huffer, Eagle Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $22,564.72 as paid to insured claimants, the Sundheimers, after a Jan. 13, 1999, fire at their residence. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Wellborn Cabinet Inc. v. Dave Melching and D.A. Melching & Associates, West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,411.02 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Timothy J. Hedrick, South Smalley Lane, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an order for Hedrick to cease using his property as an automobile graveyard/junkyard, that necessary permits be obtained for construction of a residence addition and that monetary penalties be levied until compliance with the county ordinances is made.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kenneth W. and Cynthia L. Strieby, U.S. 6, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,369.03 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Steven Salzwedel, EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,089.20 due on contract, plus court costs.
• CitiFinancial Inc. v. Anthony Wayne Griffith, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,550.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mercury Finance Co. v. Gary and Deborah Green, South CR 795E, South Milford. Plaintiff seeks $3,131 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Studebaker
Cynthia A. and Phillip S. Studebaker, South CR 750W, Claypool. They were married April 12, 1986, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There are two minor children.
Tucker
Della and David Tucker, East Catherine Street, Milford. They were married March 31, 1989, and separated Oct. 13, 2000. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Leland and Cheryl Bontrager v. Kathern Bird. Partial summary judgment granted, with the court noting that Bird was 100 percent at fault in a Dec. 5, 1997, auto accident on Ind. 15, north of Warsaw.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Raymond A. and Linda M. Brandon.
• Dale G. Custer v. Marshal D. Crawford and Terry Williams, doing business as Consolidated Builder Service. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Other Action
• William Chapel, Steven Hagan, Dick Cole and Michael Wood v. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard and Phyllis M. Carman. The Hon. Michael D. Cook is appointed special judge in this matter.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Manufacturers Traders & Trust Co. v. Angela J. Denardi and William R. Gossett Jr., West Wilson Avenue, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $58,956.31 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. The case was moved on a change of venue from Wabash County.
• Streamline Data Systems Inc. v. Network Computer Solutions Inc. and Mark A. Marley, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,631 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Oliver and Faye A. Arnett v. Jon Elam, South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake, and First Resolution Investment Co., Merrillville. Plaintiffs seek $8,582.30 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Debbie K. Lemon, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse, v. Lorne McCune, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 5, 2000, attack by McCune's dog. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., doing business as Directors Acceptance, v. Kenneth B. Bowling, East High Street, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $80,147.52 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.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. v. Vickie L. Gonzalez, South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,268.68 due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• Hoosier Insurance Co. v. Kim and Herman Frauhiger, individually and doing business as Quick Clean Sales, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Rob R. May, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment as to Hoosier's obligation for the underlying lawsuit of May against the Frauhigers and Quick Clean.
Marriage Dissolutions
Armey
Thomas S. Armey, South CR 400S, Warsaw, and Canda Armey, East Garfield Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1999, and separated Sept. 11, 2000. There is one minor child.
Cornelius
Christin Ann and Lewis F. Cornelius, EMS B23 Lane, Pierceton. They were married May 18, 1987, and separated Jan. 9, 2001. There are no minor children.
Foust
Jane A. Foust, EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg, and Robert M. Foust, North Webster. They were married April 13, 1995, and separated Jan. 9, 2001. There is one minor child.
Lawrence
Jeffrey L. Lawrence, South Sharon Street, Winona Lake, and Carol L. Lawrence, Asbury Lane, North Webster. They were married March 9, 1996, and separated Jan. 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Layne
Mary J. Layne, West Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Roger D. Layne, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 23, 1978, and separated Oct. 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Mock
Beverly M. Mock, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Allen Mock, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 16, 1997, and separated Jan. 2, 2001. There are no minor children.
Roth
Janine S. Roth, South CR 425W, Silver Lake, and Paul R. Roth, South Hill Drive, Silver Lake. They were married May 25, 1985, and separated Dec.23, 2000. There are two minor children.
Short
Alexis N. and Jimmy R. Short, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married March 22, 1999, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There is one minor child.
Skaggs
Rhapsody Skaggs, Short Street, Winona Lake, and Christopher D. Skaggs, North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 26, 1997, and separated Oct. 7, 2000. There are two minor children.
Thomas
Tammie L. Thomas, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Jason Thomas, address unknown. They were married Feb. 18, 1989, and separated in January 1990. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB, v. Ronald W. and Annette L. Cathers, Charlie H. Smith and Enchanted Hills Community Association. Plaintiff awarded $60,846.89 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mercury Finance Co. v. Jimmie W. Wolfe. Plaintiff awarded $5,630.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's Rent To Own v. Jeff Schultz. Plaintiff awarded $4,188.36 plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Bill and Rhonda L. Goble, $3,208.84, and Dan K. and Terri L. Davis, $3,211.75.
• Household Finance Corp. v. Robert Banghart. Plaintiff awarded $5,274.46 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Co. v. Alyssa M. Rayl. Plaintiff awarded $112,433.68 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Andrew B. Nichols. Plaintiff awarded $86,403.88 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Ellis Marsall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $13,297.72 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Angela J. Denardi and William R. Gossett Jr. Plaintiff awarded $64,965.19 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Max A. and Georgia Bohannon v. Focus Enterprises Inc., doing business as Comfort Inn - Warsaw.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Providian National Bank v. the following people: Ernesto N. Saldivar, Brenda F. Bowers and Tammy Troyer.
• CitiFinancial Inc., formerly known as City Loan Financial Services, v. Joseph E. and Christy Williams.
• Discover Bank v. Carla R. Risner.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. v. Kenneth B. Bowling, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rick Lee and Sandra Kay Reidt. Jan. 8.
• Edward Louis Mediano and Tamara Sue (former name Anderson restored). Jan. 9.
• Robert Charles and Elizabeth Jean Rapp. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $78.70 per week in child support. Jan. 10.
• David Prater and Tammi (former name Logan restored). Jan. 10.
• Jennifer (former name Luley restored) and Kirk A. Stidams. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $162 per week in child support. Jan. 11.
• Jody Beth and Travis Ray Rowland. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Jan. 16. [[In-content Ad]]
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