Times-Union Court News 01-28-1997
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Kory Douglas David, 18, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, and Emily Danielle Hanford, 18, East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Mitchell M. Summer, 35, and Senita L. Waggoner, 36, both of East CR 200N, War-saw.
• David Lee Hochstetler, 26, and Kelly R. Davenport, 32, both of Old Ind. 13S, Pierce-ton.
• Raul Torres, 24, and Marcela Mendoza, 23, both of Main Street, Warsaw.
• Kenneth Norris Breeding, 39, East Jeffer-son Street, Warsaw, and Marlena Grace Dahl, 28, Warsaw.
• Jimmy A. Craig, 34, North CR 600E, War-saw, and Cheryl L. Howard, 37, Auburn.
• Jonathan Len Ashby, 21, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Mercedes Regina Solorzano, 22, Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Christopher Douglas Skaggs, 21, North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw, and Rhapsody Shane Dodier, 16, Short Street, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Frank C. Spry. Plaintiff awarded $1,721.85.
• Richard M. Flora II vs. Rachel Heaton. Plaintiff awarded $147.50.
• DKM Embroidery Inc. vs. Ric Moore. Plain-tiff awarded $56.68.
• Woodward Realty and Insurance Inc. vs. William Duane Owens and Gidget Bowen Ott. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• Michael S. and Peggy D. Zimmerman vs. Jeffrey and Sandra Grindle. Plaintiffs awarded $1,543.35.
• Stephanie N. Hunter vs. Michael R. Schuchman. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.06.
• Sheila D. Mosurak vs. Lanna Shipley. Plain-tiff awarded $140.
• David and Shari Graber vs. Dennea Aguilar. Plaintiffs awarded $1,225.
• Clark's Storage Trailers vs. Atwood Re-cycling. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Gordon N. and Bettie S. Moore vs. Adam S. Ramsey. Plaintiff awarded $1,393.
• Elmer and Opal C. Hanes vs. Sandra A. Miller. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• McKenzie Check Advance vs. Tommy L. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $149.50.
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 $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in December was Danny Hochstetler, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Andrejko, Claypool.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Andrew G. Young, 17, Mentone, and Ty R. Shepler, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were: Kevin L. Williamson, 18, Warsaw; Jeromy R. Mottern, 16, Cromwell; Michael K. Walley, 16, Crom-well; Timothy L. Trueblood, 16, North Webster; Courtney A. Bortz, 16, Cromwell; and Brent J. Fletcher, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November was Darwin L. Hurd, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October were: Neil D. Bammer-lin, 31, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Dorgan, 25, Warsaw; and Adam C. Pamer, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in September was Luretta M. Kistner, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Dorothy C. Stevens, 49, Leesburg, and Julie A. Hath-away, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December were: Antonio L. Pickett, 24, Warsaw; Andrew J. Wuthrich, 31, Silver Lake; Crystal G. England, 17, Warsaw; David L. Strobel, 30, South Whitley; Robert L. Krouse, 42, North Manchester; William J. Marsillett, 37, Warsaw; and Kirk H. Edwards, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in November were Max A. Busz, 35, Pierceton, and Jennifer L. Stouder, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were: Anthony T. Smith, 23, North Webster; Khampheth Oudomsack, 22, Leesburg; and Megan E. Kinney, 18, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Shanna L. Smith, 17, Warsaw, and Michael L. Schrock, 19, Milford.
Fined $7 in December was Rebecca A. Caudill, 37, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were William J. Edwards, 32, Warsaw, and Andrew T. Meads, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Cindy S. Coplen, 38, Rochester.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in December was Deborah A. Belcher, 24, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Fined $1 in December was Jamie F. Brown, 16, Pierceton.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $50 in December was Kelly Shoop, 20, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in Decem-ber was Brian L. England, 29, Claypool.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Brian L. England, 29, Claypool.
Fined $7 in November was Salvador J. Rodriguez, 31, Warsaw.
Inadequate Brakes - Fined $7 in December was Ralph E. Purdy, 23, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Jerry D. Phillips, 28, Mentone.
Fined $7 in October was Adam C. Pamer, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September was Autumn B. Rife, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Aaron M. Gardonio, 19, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-ped Illegally - Fined $7 in September was Justin A. Brinegar, 15, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May was Steven R. Jefferson, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January 1996 was Teresa A. Kellstrom, 26, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in April was Julie R. Brown, 22, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in October was Aaron M. Gardonio, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January was Charles E. Cotton, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Randy K. Cumberland, 27, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Having Never Received A License - (June) Cesar Romo, Akron.
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:
• Harriet G. Wogoman died April 11, 1995, leaving an estate valued at $121,003.76. Beneficiaries: Mary Ann Joyce, daughter, and Patricia S. Joyce, granddaughter.
• Anna Guernsey died Nov. 5, 1995, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $165,654.26. Beneficiaries: Nancy Sands, daughter, East CR 1400N, Syracuse, and Raymond Guernsey, son, Hebron.
• Virgil L. Levy died Jan. 23, 1996, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $228,440.34. Beneficiaries: Todd Hughes Levy, son, Marion; Thaddeus Louis Levy, son, Fort Wayne; Laura Ruth Celarek, daughter, Elgin, Ill.; Lydia Ellen Panyard, daughter, Fort Wayne; and Lisa Ann Gradeless, daughter, Hilliard, Ohio.
• Jesse R. Haab died March 12, 1996, at the age of 85, leaving an estate valued at $819,984.29. Beneficiary: Ray Haab, successor trustee of the Jesse Haab revocable living trust agreement dated April 20, 1995.
• Anna Marie Pritchett died May 29, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $334,469.99. Beneficiary: S. Duane Pritchett, son, EMS T35 Lane, Leesburg.
• Emma Buehle died June 2, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $325,181.08. Beneficia-ries: Judy Buehle, daughter-in-law; Michael Buehle, grandson; and Marta Sulz, sister.
• Harley H. Mellott died Sept. 26, 1996, at the age of 86, leaving an estate valued at $175,478.09. Beneficiaries: Jane Smith, daughter, Tombstone, Ariz.; Joy Dickson, daughter, North CR 1050W, Etna Green; James Mellott, son, North CR 1050W, Etna Green; Candace Hedington, daughter, West CR 250N, Etna Green; Tim Mellott, grandson, Tucson, Ariz.; and Adam Mellott, grandson, Sierra Vista, Ariz.
• Russell J. Lash died May 27, 1996, at the age of 76, leaving an estate valued at $308,056.26. Beneficiaries: Elizabeth Ann Lash, spouse, East Crow Road, Syracuse; Jerome R. Lash, son, Grand Boulevard, Syracuse; Cathy L. Martin, daughter, Fort Wayne; Steven R. Lash, son, Fort Wayne; and Jerome R. Lash, as trustee of the Russell J. Lash Trust.
• Gertrude P. Hill died Jan. 2, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $183,561.50. Beneficiary: Nancy C. Anderson, trustee of the Gertrude P. Hill Trust Agreement.
• Curtis C. Alswede died Dec. 6, 1996, at the age of 84, leaving an estate valued at $339,000. Beneficiaries: Edith S. Alswede, wife, deceased, and Gordon E. Alswede, brother, Skokie, Ill.
• Donovan K. Rager Sr. died Dec. 15, 1996, at the age of 85, leaving an estate valued at $140,000. Beneficiaries: Norma J. Linn, daughter, Pierceton; Paulette Kershner, daughter, Jeffersonville; Joan L. Disorbo, daughter, Olean, N.Y.; and Donovan K. Rager Jr., son, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Monogram Credit, Card/Bank of George, assignee of Montgomery Ward, vs. Geneva Manuel, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,279.21 due on account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• First Deposit National Bank/First Deposit National Bank vs. Elson R. Wilson, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks judgment for amount due on agreement, plus court costs.
• Huntington National Bank vs. Thomas and Cheryl Swartz, East CR 800N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amount due on agreement, plus court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Ira B. and Lisa M. Lowe, U.S. 30, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,234.75 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
• Trell M. and George Prater, East Clark Street, Warsaw, vs. Shanda Sanchez, War-saw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from Sanchez allegedly striking Trell Prater in the face on Jan. 16, 1995. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• The Centre P.C. vs. Thomas L. Sawyer, East Circle Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,870 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Anderson
Judith Anderson, Kosciusko County, and Eugene Ray Anderson, Ind. 25S, Mentone. They were married May 3, 1996, and separated Jan. 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Roy A. and Katherine M. Robertson. Jan. 7.
• Michael Kevin and Deana Cox. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $280 per month in child support. Jan. 8.
Other Action
• Myles R. Wolfe vs. Rebecca and Stephen Davis and Sheryl L. Wolfe Yates. The Hon. Daniel J. Vanderpool of Wabash Circuit Court is appointed special judge in this case.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Woodlawn Hospital vs. James and Vickie Ross, South Courtland, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $826.23 due on account, plus court costs.
• Lee H. and Darlene Redinger, North Second Street, Warsaw, vs. Kosciusko Com-munity Hospital; Steven L. Hossler, M.C.; K. Lee, M.D.; Mark A. Klaassen, M.D.; Aristides P. Papadopoulos, M.D.; Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana; Elkhart General Hospital; John C. Colling-wood, M.D.; and Radiology, P.C. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries, damages and losses resulting from alleged negligent care and treatment, plus court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Howard Haab, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an order entering fine in an appropriate amount for violation of Indiana Code regarding property in Van Buren Township, Redman Park, Smith Addition. Plaintiff also seeks an order requiring compliance.
• Michael D. Gibson, personal representative of the estate of Mary Ruth Gibson, vs. Delbert Jay Schlabach, Warsaw, and Ideal Construc-tion Co. of Northern Indiana, Ind. 15N, War-saw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from a June 16, 1995, auto accident in which Mary Gibson was killed. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Sheron Wray, formerly known as Sheron Campbell, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $10,816.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, expenses incurred, $500 in attorney fees, court costs and possession of collateral.
• Lake City Bank vs. Edward M. and Deborah Yuker, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. Plain-tiff seeks amount due on agreement, plus attorney fees, expenses incurred and court costs.
• Martin A. and Susan K. Stephens vs. William J. Haldewang, East CR 1000N, Syra-cuse, and Haldewang Properties Inc. Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages for placing alleged "spite fence" on and/or near their property, plus attorney fees and court costs; an order mandating the fencing section be removed from their real estate and that any similar fencing be banned in the future; and an order quieting the title to real estate in question in Rolling Hills subdivision.
• Debra L. Patrick vs. Warren Steinborn Associates, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks (1) judgment for medical expenses which should have been, but were not, paid under her insurance plan, plus attorney fees and court costs, and (2) judgment on a separate basis for the acts of its employees, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Donna Gail Hines seeks to change her name to Donna Gail Stewart.
Marriage Dissolutions
Harris
Robin L. Thompson Harris, East Seneca Lane, Cromwell, and Ernest E. Harris, Chest-nut Street, Winona Lake. They were married April 9, 1996, and separated Dec. 29, 1996. There are no minor children.
Reynolds
Kathy Lynn Reynolds, West Hoffman Lake Road, Warsaw, and Lynn Allen Reynolds, Auburn. They were married July 10, 1982, and separated Jan. 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Bouck
Troy David Bouck, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, and Jessica Fay Bouck, North First Street, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 1, 1987, and separated June 7, 1996. There are two minor children.
Blocher/TenEyck
William D. Blocher, Wabash County, and Paige R. TenEyck, North Market Street, North Manchester. They were married Aug. 17, 1996, and separated Jan. 2, 1997. There are no minor children.
Accettura
Rocco J. and Anna Marie Accettura, West CR 600N, Warsaw. They were married May 11, 1991, and separated Jan. 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Jackson
Esther Jackson, Warsaw, and Michael E. Jackson, Plainfield. They were married Sept. 23, 1996, and separated Sept. 27, 1996. There are no minor children.
Molina
Marivel Molina, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Jose Ysabel Molina, Warsaw. They were married March 17, 1995, and separated Oct. 3, 1996. There are no minor children.
Wiltrout
Trenda Ann and Robert Dale Wiltrout, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 6, 1989, and separated Jan. 11, 1997. There is one minor child.
Legal Separation
Feldman
Jay Allen and Christine Michelle Feldman, Leesburg. They were married March 3, 1990, and separated on a date not indicated. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Greenwood Trust Co., a Delaware bank institute, vs. Michael H.D. Steffen. Plaintiff awarded $2,556.27 by default, plus court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Ray-mond Chandler. Plaintiff awarded $725.51, plus court costs.
• Cristal G. and Chris Patrick, individually and as mother and father and next best friend of Noelle, Devin and Heather Patrick, vs. John Oaks, and Allstate Insurance Co., as intervenor, vs. Ronald R. and Connie Russell, third-party defendants. Allstate and Oaks are discharged from any liability in this case. Cristal, Noelle, Heather and Devin Patrick each awarded $8,333.33 of the interplead funds held by the clerk of courts for Allstate; Ronald Russell awarded $7,333.34 of the interplead funds; and all defendants are ordered to deliver to Allstate and Oaks a "covenant not to sue" agreement.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michael Szanyi) vs. Richard Anderson. Plaintiff awarded $10,605.18, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kelly Griffin Blackburn, a minor, and Susan Blackburn, parent and natural guardian, vs. Jay Krauter.
• William A. and Bobbi L. Henthorn vs. David M. and Carol S. Whitesell. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• North Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. vs. Roger Bruce, et al. This case is dismissed against 11 of the 56 defendants. A previous order dismissed the case against another 38 defendants.
• Rebecca and Thomas Roberts vs. Owen's Supermarket.
Name Change
• Kristen Jeaneen Blackburn's request to change her name to Kristen Jeaneen Tucker is granted.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sue Ellen (former name Gest restored) and Joey A. Winkle. Jan. 3.
• Lori J. and Scott D. Fitzpatrick. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $45 per week in child support. Jan. 6.
• LaDonna A. and Jimmy D. Hall. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Jan. 10
• Sandra M. and Timothy R. Ruggles. Mother awarded custody of two of couple's six minor children; Alice Rhoads, Sandra Ruggles' mother, awarded custody of two children; and David and Jennifer Swank, intervenors, awarded custody of two children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 10.
• Angela D. and Damien L. Shriver. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $66 per week in child support. Jan. 14.
• Sandra R. and Keith Lavohn Enyeart. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $115 per week in child support. Jan. 14.
• Manda (former name Pressler restored) and Brian Metcalfe. Jan. 16.
• Dawn Rene and Randy Rex Nellans. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Jan. 16.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Katheryn Lorene and Troy A. Wolford.
• Mary J. and Sean Stephen Naus.
• Lee Ann and James E. Foster.
Other Action
• Foxmeyer Drug Co. vs. Michael Lewallen, doing business as Medicine Shoppe Phar-macy, also known as Medicine Shoppe #0091. Summary judgment overruled and hearing vacated.
• Ronald and Jacqueline Neeley vs. Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Defendant ordered to issue plaintiffs a certificate of title for vehicle in question.
• Marine Mooring Inc. vs. Roger Harmon, doing business as G.W. Invader. This case is moved on a change of venue to the Circuit Court of Tipton County. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Kory Douglas David, 18, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, and Emily Danielle Hanford, 18, East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Mitchell M. Summer, 35, and Senita L. Waggoner, 36, both of East CR 200N, War-saw.
• David Lee Hochstetler, 26, and Kelly R. Davenport, 32, both of Old Ind. 13S, Pierce-ton.
• Raul Torres, 24, and Marcela Mendoza, 23, both of Main Street, Warsaw.
• Kenneth Norris Breeding, 39, East Jeffer-son Street, Warsaw, and Marlena Grace Dahl, 28, Warsaw.
• Jimmy A. Craig, 34, North CR 600E, War-saw, and Cheryl L. Howard, 37, Auburn.
• Jonathan Len Ashby, 21, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Mercedes Regina Solorzano, 22, Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Christopher Douglas Skaggs, 21, North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw, and Rhapsody Shane Dodier, 16, Short Street, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Frank C. Spry. Plaintiff awarded $1,721.85.
• Richard M. Flora II vs. Rachel Heaton. Plaintiff awarded $147.50.
• DKM Embroidery Inc. vs. Ric Moore. Plain-tiff awarded $56.68.
• Woodward Realty and Insurance Inc. vs. William Duane Owens and Gidget Bowen Ott. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• Michael S. and Peggy D. Zimmerman vs. Jeffrey and Sandra Grindle. Plaintiffs awarded $1,543.35.
• Stephanie N. Hunter vs. Michael R. Schuchman. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.06.
• Sheila D. Mosurak vs. Lanna Shipley. Plain-tiff awarded $140.
• David and Shari Graber vs. Dennea Aguilar. Plaintiffs awarded $1,225.
• Clark's Storage Trailers vs. Atwood Re-cycling. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Gordon N. and Bettie S. Moore vs. Adam S. Ramsey. Plaintiff awarded $1,393.
• Elmer and Opal C. Hanes vs. Sandra A. Miller. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• McKenzie Check Advance vs. Tommy L. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $149.50.
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 $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in December was Danny Hochstetler, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Andrejko, Claypool.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Andrew G. Young, 17, Mentone, and Ty R. Shepler, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were: Kevin L. Williamson, 18, Warsaw; Jeromy R. Mottern, 16, Cromwell; Michael K. Walley, 16, Crom-well; Timothy L. Trueblood, 16, North Webster; Courtney A. Bortz, 16, Cromwell; and Brent J. Fletcher, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November was Darwin L. Hurd, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October were: Neil D. Bammer-lin, 31, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Dorgan, 25, Warsaw; and Adam C. Pamer, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in September was Luretta M. Kistner, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Dorothy C. Stevens, 49, Leesburg, and Julie A. Hath-away, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December were: Antonio L. Pickett, 24, Warsaw; Andrew J. Wuthrich, 31, Silver Lake; Crystal G. England, 17, Warsaw; David L. Strobel, 30, South Whitley; Robert L. Krouse, 42, North Manchester; William J. Marsillett, 37, Warsaw; and Kirk H. Edwards, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in November were Max A. Busz, 35, Pierceton, and Jennifer L. Stouder, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were: Anthony T. Smith, 23, North Webster; Khampheth Oudomsack, 22, Leesburg; and Megan E. Kinney, 18, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Shanna L. Smith, 17, Warsaw, and Michael L. Schrock, 19, Milford.
Fined $7 in December was Rebecca A. Caudill, 37, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were William J. Edwards, 32, Warsaw, and Andrew T. Meads, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Cindy S. Coplen, 38, Rochester.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in December was Deborah A. Belcher, 24, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Fined $1 in December was Jamie F. Brown, 16, Pierceton.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $50 in December was Kelly Shoop, 20, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in Decem-ber was Brian L. England, 29, Claypool.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Brian L. England, 29, Claypool.
Fined $7 in November was Salvador J. Rodriguez, 31, Warsaw.
Inadequate Brakes - Fined $7 in December was Ralph E. Purdy, 23, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Jerry D. Phillips, 28, Mentone.
Fined $7 in October was Adam C. Pamer, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September was Autumn B. Rife, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Aaron M. Gardonio, 19, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-ped Illegally - Fined $7 in September was Justin A. Brinegar, 15, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May was Steven R. Jefferson, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January 1996 was Teresa A. Kellstrom, 26, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in April was Julie R. Brown, 22, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in October was Aaron M. Gardonio, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January was Charles E. Cotton, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Randy K. Cumberland, 27, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Having Never Received A License - (June) Cesar Romo, Akron.
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:
• Harriet G. Wogoman died April 11, 1995, leaving an estate valued at $121,003.76. Beneficiaries: Mary Ann Joyce, daughter, and Patricia S. Joyce, granddaughter.
• Anna Guernsey died Nov. 5, 1995, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $165,654.26. Beneficiaries: Nancy Sands, daughter, East CR 1400N, Syracuse, and Raymond Guernsey, son, Hebron.
• Virgil L. Levy died Jan. 23, 1996, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $228,440.34. Beneficiaries: Todd Hughes Levy, son, Marion; Thaddeus Louis Levy, son, Fort Wayne; Laura Ruth Celarek, daughter, Elgin, Ill.; Lydia Ellen Panyard, daughter, Fort Wayne; and Lisa Ann Gradeless, daughter, Hilliard, Ohio.
• Jesse R. Haab died March 12, 1996, at the age of 85, leaving an estate valued at $819,984.29. Beneficiary: Ray Haab, successor trustee of the Jesse Haab revocable living trust agreement dated April 20, 1995.
• Anna Marie Pritchett died May 29, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $334,469.99. Beneficiary: S. Duane Pritchett, son, EMS T35 Lane, Leesburg.
• Emma Buehle died June 2, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $325,181.08. Beneficia-ries: Judy Buehle, daughter-in-law; Michael Buehle, grandson; and Marta Sulz, sister.
• Harley H. Mellott died Sept. 26, 1996, at the age of 86, leaving an estate valued at $175,478.09. Beneficiaries: Jane Smith, daughter, Tombstone, Ariz.; Joy Dickson, daughter, North CR 1050W, Etna Green; James Mellott, son, North CR 1050W, Etna Green; Candace Hedington, daughter, West CR 250N, Etna Green; Tim Mellott, grandson, Tucson, Ariz.; and Adam Mellott, grandson, Sierra Vista, Ariz.
• Russell J. Lash died May 27, 1996, at the age of 76, leaving an estate valued at $308,056.26. Beneficiaries: Elizabeth Ann Lash, spouse, East Crow Road, Syracuse; Jerome R. Lash, son, Grand Boulevard, Syracuse; Cathy L. Martin, daughter, Fort Wayne; Steven R. Lash, son, Fort Wayne; and Jerome R. Lash, as trustee of the Russell J. Lash Trust.
• Gertrude P. Hill died Jan. 2, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $183,561.50. Beneficiary: Nancy C. Anderson, trustee of the Gertrude P. Hill Trust Agreement.
• Curtis C. Alswede died Dec. 6, 1996, at the age of 84, leaving an estate valued at $339,000. Beneficiaries: Edith S. Alswede, wife, deceased, and Gordon E. Alswede, brother, Skokie, Ill.
• Donovan K. Rager Sr. died Dec. 15, 1996, at the age of 85, leaving an estate valued at $140,000. Beneficiaries: Norma J. Linn, daughter, Pierceton; Paulette Kershner, daughter, Jeffersonville; Joan L. Disorbo, daughter, Olean, N.Y.; and Donovan K. Rager Jr., son, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Monogram Credit, Card/Bank of George, assignee of Montgomery Ward, vs. Geneva Manuel, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,279.21 due on account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• First Deposit National Bank/First Deposit National Bank vs. Elson R. Wilson, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks judgment for amount due on agreement, plus court costs.
• Huntington National Bank vs. Thomas and Cheryl Swartz, East CR 800N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amount due on agreement, plus court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Ira B. and Lisa M. Lowe, U.S. 30, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,234.75 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
• Trell M. and George Prater, East Clark Street, Warsaw, vs. Shanda Sanchez, War-saw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from Sanchez allegedly striking Trell Prater in the face on Jan. 16, 1995. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• The Centre P.C. vs. Thomas L. Sawyer, East Circle Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,870 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Anderson
Judith Anderson, Kosciusko County, and Eugene Ray Anderson, Ind. 25S, Mentone. They were married May 3, 1996, and separated Jan. 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Roy A. and Katherine M. Robertson. Jan. 7.
• Michael Kevin and Deana Cox. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $280 per month in child support. Jan. 8.
Other Action
• Myles R. Wolfe vs. Rebecca and Stephen Davis and Sheryl L. Wolfe Yates. The Hon. Daniel J. Vanderpool of Wabash Circuit Court is appointed special judge in this case.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Woodlawn Hospital vs. James and Vickie Ross, South Courtland, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $826.23 due on account, plus court costs.
• Lee H. and Darlene Redinger, North Second Street, Warsaw, vs. Kosciusko Com-munity Hospital; Steven L. Hossler, M.C.; K. Lee, M.D.; Mark A. Klaassen, M.D.; Aristides P. Papadopoulos, M.D.; Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana; Elkhart General Hospital; John C. Colling-wood, M.D.; and Radiology, P.C. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries, damages and losses resulting from alleged negligent care and treatment, plus court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Howard Haab, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an order entering fine in an appropriate amount for violation of Indiana Code regarding property in Van Buren Township, Redman Park, Smith Addition. Plaintiff also seeks an order requiring compliance.
• Michael D. Gibson, personal representative of the estate of Mary Ruth Gibson, vs. Delbert Jay Schlabach, Warsaw, and Ideal Construc-tion Co. of Northern Indiana, Ind. 15N, War-saw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from a June 16, 1995, auto accident in which Mary Gibson was killed. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Sheron Wray, formerly known as Sheron Campbell, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $10,816.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, expenses incurred, $500 in attorney fees, court costs and possession of collateral.
• Lake City Bank vs. Edward M. and Deborah Yuker, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. Plain-tiff seeks amount due on agreement, plus attorney fees, expenses incurred and court costs.
• Martin A. and Susan K. Stephens vs. William J. Haldewang, East CR 1000N, Syra-cuse, and Haldewang Properties Inc. Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages for placing alleged "spite fence" on and/or near their property, plus attorney fees and court costs; an order mandating the fencing section be removed from their real estate and that any similar fencing be banned in the future; and an order quieting the title to real estate in question in Rolling Hills subdivision.
• Debra L. Patrick vs. Warren Steinborn Associates, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks (1) judgment for medical expenses which should have been, but were not, paid under her insurance plan, plus attorney fees and court costs, and (2) judgment on a separate basis for the acts of its employees, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Donna Gail Hines seeks to change her name to Donna Gail Stewart.
Marriage Dissolutions
Harris
Robin L. Thompson Harris, East Seneca Lane, Cromwell, and Ernest E. Harris, Chest-nut Street, Winona Lake. They were married April 9, 1996, and separated Dec. 29, 1996. There are no minor children.
Reynolds
Kathy Lynn Reynolds, West Hoffman Lake Road, Warsaw, and Lynn Allen Reynolds, Auburn. They were married July 10, 1982, and separated Jan. 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Bouck
Troy David Bouck, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, and Jessica Fay Bouck, North First Street, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 1, 1987, and separated June 7, 1996. There are two minor children.
Blocher/TenEyck
William D. Blocher, Wabash County, and Paige R. TenEyck, North Market Street, North Manchester. They were married Aug. 17, 1996, and separated Jan. 2, 1997. There are no minor children.
Accettura
Rocco J. and Anna Marie Accettura, West CR 600N, Warsaw. They were married May 11, 1991, and separated Jan. 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Jackson
Esther Jackson, Warsaw, and Michael E. Jackson, Plainfield. They were married Sept. 23, 1996, and separated Sept. 27, 1996. There are no minor children.
Molina
Marivel Molina, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Jose Ysabel Molina, Warsaw. They were married March 17, 1995, and separated Oct. 3, 1996. There are no minor children.
Wiltrout
Trenda Ann and Robert Dale Wiltrout, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 6, 1989, and separated Jan. 11, 1997. There is one minor child.
Legal Separation
Feldman
Jay Allen and Christine Michelle Feldman, Leesburg. They were married March 3, 1990, and separated on a date not indicated. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Greenwood Trust Co., a Delaware bank institute, vs. Michael H.D. Steffen. Plaintiff awarded $2,556.27 by default, plus court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Ray-mond Chandler. Plaintiff awarded $725.51, plus court costs.
• Cristal G. and Chris Patrick, individually and as mother and father and next best friend of Noelle, Devin and Heather Patrick, vs. John Oaks, and Allstate Insurance Co., as intervenor, vs. Ronald R. and Connie Russell, third-party defendants. Allstate and Oaks are discharged from any liability in this case. Cristal, Noelle, Heather and Devin Patrick each awarded $8,333.33 of the interplead funds held by the clerk of courts for Allstate; Ronald Russell awarded $7,333.34 of the interplead funds; and all defendants are ordered to deliver to Allstate and Oaks a "covenant not to sue" agreement.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michael Szanyi) vs. Richard Anderson. Plaintiff awarded $10,605.18, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kelly Griffin Blackburn, a minor, and Susan Blackburn, parent and natural guardian, vs. Jay Krauter.
• William A. and Bobbi L. Henthorn vs. David M. and Carol S. Whitesell. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• North Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. vs. Roger Bruce, et al. This case is dismissed against 11 of the 56 defendants. A previous order dismissed the case against another 38 defendants.
• Rebecca and Thomas Roberts vs. Owen's Supermarket.
Name Change
• Kristen Jeaneen Blackburn's request to change her name to Kristen Jeaneen Tucker is granted.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sue Ellen (former name Gest restored) and Joey A. Winkle. Jan. 3.
• Lori J. and Scott D. Fitzpatrick. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $45 per week in child support. Jan. 6.
• LaDonna A. and Jimmy D. Hall. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Jan. 10
• Sandra M. and Timothy R. Ruggles. Mother awarded custody of two of couple's six minor children; Alice Rhoads, Sandra Ruggles' mother, awarded custody of two children; and David and Jennifer Swank, intervenors, awarded custody of two children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 10.
• Angela D. and Damien L. Shriver. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $66 per week in child support. Jan. 14.
• Sandra R. and Keith Lavohn Enyeart. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $115 per week in child support. Jan. 14.
• Manda (former name Pressler restored) and Brian Metcalfe. Jan. 16.
• Dawn Rene and Randy Rex Nellans. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Jan. 16.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Katheryn Lorene and Troy A. Wolford.
• Mary J. and Sean Stephen Naus.
• Lee Ann and James E. Foster.
Other Action
• Foxmeyer Drug Co. vs. Michael Lewallen, doing business as Medicine Shoppe Phar-macy, also known as Medicine Shoppe #0091. Summary judgment overruled and hearing vacated.
• Ronald and Jacqueline Neeley vs. Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Defendant ordered to issue plaintiffs a certificate of title for vehicle in question.
• Marine Mooring Inc. vs. Roger Harmon, doing business as G.W. Invader. This case is moved on a change of venue to the Circuit Court of Tipton County. [[In-content Ad]]
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