Times-Union Court News 02-01-2001
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:
• Jarod Devon Reed, 23, and Jessica Lynn Horning, 20, both of Oldfather Street, Warsaw.
• Terry L. Hughes, 37, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Julia L. Craft, 32, East CR 225S, Warsaw.
• Herbert K. Smith, 61, West CR 300S, Warsaw, and Virginia L. See, 57, Herscher Drive, Warsaw.
• Thomas Martin Radowski, 26, and Tacy Lynn Miller, 17, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Don H. Miller, 85, EMS B40D Lane, Leesburg, and Patricia A. McPartland, 75, EMS B40A Lane, Leesburg.
• Michael E. Bailey, 33, and Debra L. Selleck, 35, both of West Fourth Street, Milford.
• Terry C. Wood, 33, and Tammy Renae Mikesell, 30, both of East Baker Street, 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:
• Harris & Harris v. Loria L. Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded $710.
• Green & Cates v. Ty Senders. Plaintiff awarded $1,175.74.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Charles H. Jones and Ann M. Harrison. Plaintiff awarded $2,438.06.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tammy M. Dishman, $168.60; Gary Hinkel, $263; and Betsy McGlynn, $181.71.
• Martin Financial Management v. Michele Bartley. Plaintiff awarded $361.95.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Trace L. Skinner, $137.20, and Scarlett Dimmock, $202.
• Bryon Berry vs. Terry G. Tutterow. Plaintiff awarded $351.07.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tonya Newsome, $803.92, and Peggi Lisenbee, $693.63.
• William Andrew Dixon v. Lisa and Larry Cochrall. Plaintiff awarded $534.
• Collier's Commercial Services v. Daniel Blue. Plaintiff awarded $153.27.
• Sandra D. Knorr v. Executive Recruiters Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,111.49.
• Lynn A. and Christopher M. Gleeson v. Oscar Berkshire. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Colleen Mast v. Mary Blakely. Plaintiff awarded $88.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery v. Mark E. Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Rocky L. Hartzell v. Bill and Emily Christian. Plaintiff awarded $1,790.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Edward and Diana Howard, $3,000; Lisa Balsley, $1,617.86; and Catherine L. Bartz, $3,000.
• Columbia City Municipal Utility v. Carey Morgan. Plaintiff awarded $341.87.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sarah L. Hough, $481.75; Ival J. Blocher, $115.23; Max Alvarado, $394.12; and George Spaulding, $311.93.
• Paradise Audio & Musical v. Arica Yzaguirre and Scott Davidson. Plaintiff awarded $1,260.
• Reed & Earhart v. Bill Caverly. Plaintiff awarded $600.78.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Todd Brunner, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Scott Kosins, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in April, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Joseph Garcia, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Pamela Harvey, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $150 in September was Kelly J. Shepherd, Milford.
Battery - Fined $100 in August was Pedro Xique, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in April was Jeremy Barr, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Chad M. Ramenda, 22, North Webster.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $49.50 in June was Brian A. Whiteneck, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January 2000 was Shawn A. Minglin, 22, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in April was Donald W. Cochran, 28, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Tom J. Brembeck, 40, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in January 2000 was Shawn A. Minglin, 22, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (December) Mark McGillem, Winona Lake (three counts); Karen Dove, Leesburg; (October) Karen Dove, Leesburg (five counts); (September) Karen Dove, Leesburg; (two counts).
Battery - (September) Kelly J. Shepherd, Milford; (July) Guillermo Zuniga, Syracuse; Doug Holbrook, Pierceton.
Invasion Of Privacy - (August) Jason Busz, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (May) Ricky Daniels, Warsaw; Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (May) Nathan May, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Tyson Hummitch, Warsaw.
Estate
The following estate, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, was filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Roger S. Bruner died Aug. 31, 2000, at age 70, leaving an estate valued at $295,558.35. Beneficiaries: Cary L. Bruner, son, Joshua A. and Ryan C. Bruner, grandsons, all of South Bruner Road, Warsaw; Shaun A. Bruner, son, and Tyler A. and Derek M. Bruner, grandsons, all of West Shilling Road, Mentone; Cheryl L. Grass, daughter, East CR 650N, Rochester; Mathew D. Jones, grandson, Lexington, Ky.; and Melody S. Jones, granddaughter, Fort Wayne.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates v. Janice M. Heeter, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,427.42 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Terry L. Zimmerman Jr., Bryan, Ohio, v. Charlie Raney, Reading, Mich. Plaintiff seeks (1) $5,627.77 due on judgment rendered in the Municipal Court of Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, plus interest and court costs and (2) an unspecified amount for breach of contract.
• FSF Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Debbie L. Gibson, South CR 950W, South Whitley, $4,533.35; Randy L. Bays, South Waxwing Lane, Warsaw, $8,110.25; Joseph E. and Aimee J. Gossett, East Center Street, Warsaw, $5,860.53; Joshua D. Lindzy, Yellowview Lane, Claypool, $7,296.57; Robert C. Ramer, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $5,204.21; Adam C. Reel, East CR 1250N, Syracuse, $4,735.60; Carl Ringham Jr., West Warbler Lane, Warsaw, $4,448.84; Larry E. Burkholder, East Main Street, Silver Lake, $6,544.75; Robert D. Decola, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $6,520.40; John W. Groves, North CR 850E, Pierceton, $6,499.85; and Melissa E. Bullington, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, $5,831.99.
• Terry Schlotterback v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Jan. 9, 2001, decision placing conditions on granting a requested variance.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota/NA v. Tammy A. and Scott D. Wadkins, South CR 425W, Silver Lake, and Allen Collections, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $71,143 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.
• Mortgage Lenders Network USA Inc. v. Robert D. and Barbara A. Schwartz, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Martin Financial Management, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $43,417.89 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.
• Fidler Inc. v. Terry Williams, doing business as Williams Construction, South CR 400E, Pierceton. Plaintiff awarded $4,682.72 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus attorney fees and court costs: Kathryn M. Faulisi and Johnathan L. Stonecipher, both of East McKenna Road, Warsaw, $6,242.06; James E. Conley Sr., Rome City, and Susan J. Olin, Wolcottville, $8,258.48; Javier Martinez, Plymouth, $8,142.12; and Hameed M. Rafeeq, Bluffton, $6,310.37.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michael Wiggins) v. Justin R. Cripps, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $747.64 as paid to insured claimant, Wiggins, after a June 13 auto accident on CR 1100N, east of Northeast Wawasee Drive. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Newcomb
Barbara Jean Newcomb, Warsaw, and Martin William Newcomb, North Koher Road East, Syracuse. They were married July 7, 1973, and separated Nov. 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Jackie D. Hurt Jr., $8,075.67; Marvin L. Dunn, $5,207.54; Roger and Pamela Long, $4,662.31; and Jay D. and Betsy Leeka, $7,818.99.
• American Acceptance Co, LLC, v. Guillermo and Marjorie Zuniga. Plaintiff awarded $2,033.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Fredrick K. and Janet C. Krull v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Parties agree that the real estate in question will be treated as a single parcel for zoning purposes and the Krulls will be permitted to replace the residential structure on the lot, with agreed conditions taken into consideration.
• National City Bank v. Kevin and Kelli K. Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $2,425.04 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Inc. v. Frank F. Branham. Plaintiff awarded $2,588.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Valerie Gorby. Plaintiff awarded $1,704.32 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Lynda Deaver v. Judy Smith.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services v. Oshie T. Waddell.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Eldon K. and Marlene Ralstin. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $130 per week in child support. Jan. 5.
• Brian David and Ranai Lynn Larew. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $206 per week in child support. Jan. 22.
Other Action
• Jody and Michael Click v. Neal J. Van Ness, M.D., and Warsaw Surgical Specialists, P.C. The Hon. Michael D. Rush, judge of Whitley Superior Court, is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Eugene F. Benka v. Phyllis J. Benka. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen, judge of Marshall Superior Court 1, 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
• TRW Systems Federal Credit Union v. Luz M. Maldanado, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,143.01 due on Aug. 16, 1993, judgment in Los Angeles County (Calif.) Superior Court, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bank of New York v. Robert W. and Mary Lou LaSuer, South Main Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $51,895.75 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.
• First Union National Bank v. Lance C. and Ruth A. Ropte and Jay and Tina Anderson, all of Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $64,543.32 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.
• Jane E. Boes v. Judy Lynn Walter, Woodville, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort.
• Clark's Marine Inc. v. Patrick Ballinger, whereabouts unknown. Plaintiff seeks a determination as to ownership of watercraft in question, and that the court direct the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to issue a certificate of title for the watercraft to Clark's Marine Inc.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: James A. Crews and Connie A. McGurn, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, $5,447.35, and Marc E. and Stacie L. Byall, Ligonier, $4,788.25.
• Kerrick A. Deardorff v. Brenda L. Deardorff, Woodfield Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,816 due for payment of tax liability, plus court costs.
• Jeffrey Oswalt, as assignee of Donald Chadwick, v. Gallant Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $33,000 in excess judgment awarded during a jury trial regarding an auto accident, plus interest and punitive damages.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Rex A. Coverstone, Columbia City; Otto Burchett, West CR 150S, Warsaw; and James R. Coons, EMS B42A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks (1) $113,894.53 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 and (2) $46,263.91 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.
• Ricci L. Moore, South Woodland Trail, Warsaw, v. Ruby Tuesday, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 13, 2000, fall at the East Center Street, Warsaw, restaurant. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Colorado Capital Investments Inc. v. David L. Piper. North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,156.11 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
• Jeffery and Robin Beasley v. Mark C. Sherer and Lemon, Armey, Hearn & Leininger, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from alleged negligent misrepresentation. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Anglin
Reva L. and Eric S. Anglin, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 4, 1993, and separated on a date not given. There are two minor children.
Barnhart
Tracy A. Barnhart, East Hovey Street, Atwood, and Steve Barnhart, South CR 650W, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 17, 1990, and separated Jan. 9, 2001. There are no minor children.
Byrer
Amy Nicole and Brent Allen Byrer, Ind. 19S, Akron. They were married May 31, 1997, and separated Dec. 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Combs
Janet and Randall Combs, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 2, 1999, and separated Sept. 20, 2000. There are no minor children.
Huston
Ginger Huston, Kings Highway, Winona Lake, and Paul Huston, Warsaw. They were married May 23, of a year not indicated, and separated June 23, of a year not indicated. There are no minor children.
Joyner
Debra Kay Joyner, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Ricky Joyner, Carlisle. They were married June 5, 1996, and separated Jan. 21, 1997. There are no minor children.
Landis
Tracy L. Landis, Wayside Court, Warsaw, and Ronald D. Landis, West CR 675N, Leesburg. They were married July 3, 1992, and separated Dec. 1, 2000. There are three minor children.
Meeks
Rachel J. Meeks, East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse, and Jeremy J. Meeks, Wheatfield. They were married Dec. 3, 1996, and separated April 23, 2000. There is one minor child.
Mullins
Sherry L. Mullins, West CR 260S, Warsaw, and Thomas R. Mullins, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 14, 1985, and separated in 1996. There are three minor children.
Music
Theodore H. and Shannon R. Music, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 26, 2000, and separated Nov. 5, 2000. There are no minor children.
Pletcher
Donald L. Pletcher, North CR 450E, Syracuse, and Darleen D. Pletcher, Kimmell. They were married April 28, 1983, and separated Nov. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Porter
John D. Porter, Sixth Street, Winona Lake, and Deborah Porter, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married June 15, 1973, and separated Jan. 11, 2001. There is one minor child.
Rogers
Clara Rogers, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Randy L. Rogers, North Union Street, Warsaw. They were married May 21, 1996, and separated in August 1999. There are three minor children.
Slick
Ronnie G. and Wilma Jean Slick, East CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 24, 1991, and separated Jan. 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Thompson
Julia A. Thompson, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Darrell Wayne Thompson, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married June 14, 1999, and separated Oct. 15, 2000. There are no minor children.
Walter
Connie J. Walter, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Stephen A. Walter, address unknown. They were married Aug. 15, 1997, and separated Dec. 5, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Sharon K. and Jose M. Arriaga. Plaintiff awarded $6,053.04 by default.
• Midwest First Financial v. Roger D. and Yvonne Croft and Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Plaintiff awarded $170,074.02, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash v. Gary A. and Mary L. Francis. Plaintiff awarded $130,054.23 due on one promissory note and $21,080.27 due on another, plus interest, 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:
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Bruce Kenworthy.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank of America/NA vs. Paul M. Stearley, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jaimie Lynn and Gregory Allen Colt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $93 per week in child support. Jan. 17.
• Louanna and Michael Wayne Hoskins. Jan. 18.
• Ricky R. Richardson and Shanon L. (former name Heritz restored). Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered. Jan. 18.
• Angie L. (former name Berg restored) and Bradley D. Neumann. Jan. 19.
• Jean A. and Robert L. Owen. Jan. 19.
• Adora (former name Zehner restored) and Chris Harmon. Jan. 19.
• Dawn Christine and Eric Lee Decker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $161 per week in child support. Jan. 19.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jarod Devon Reed, 23, and Jessica Lynn Horning, 20, both of Oldfather Street, Warsaw.
• Terry L. Hughes, 37, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Julia L. Craft, 32, East CR 225S, Warsaw.
• Herbert K. Smith, 61, West CR 300S, Warsaw, and Virginia L. See, 57, Herscher Drive, Warsaw.
• Thomas Martin Radowski, 26, and Tacy Lynn Miller, 17, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Don H. Miller, 85, EMS B40D Lane, Leesburg, and Patricia A. McPartland, 75, EMS B40A Lane, Leesburg.
• Michael E. Bailey, 33, and Debra L. Selleck, 35, both of West Fourth Street, Milford.
• Terry C. Wood, 33, and Tammy Renae Mikesell, 30, both of East Baker Street, 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:
• Harris & Harris v. Loria L. Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded $710.
• Green & Cates v. Ty Senders. Plaintiff awarded $1,175.74.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Charles H. Jones and Ann M. Harrison. Plaintiff awarded $2,438.06.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tammy M. Dishman, $168.60; Gary Hinkel, $263; and Betsy McGlynn, $181.71.
• Martin Financial Management v. Michele Bartley. Plaintiff awarded $361.95.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Trace L. Skinner, $137.20, and Scarlett Dimmock, $202.
• Bryon Berry vs. Terry G. Tutterow. Plaintiff awarded $351.07.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tonya Newsome, $803.92, and Peggi Lisenbee, $693.63.
• William Andrew Dixon v. Lisa and Larry Cochrall. Plaintiff awarded $534.
• Collier's Commercial Services v. Daniel Blue. Plaintiff awarded $153.27.
• Sandra D. Knorr v. Executive Recruiters Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,111.49.
• Lynn A. and Christopher M. Gleeson v. Oscar Berkshire. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Colleen Mast v. Mary Blakely. Plaintiff awarded $88.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery v. Mark E. Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Rocky L. Hartzell v. Bill and Emily Christian. Plaintiff awarded $1,790.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Edward and Diana Howard, $3,000; Lisa Balsley, $1,617.86; and Catherine L. Bartz, $3,000.
• Columbia City Municipal Utility v. Carey Morgan. Plaintiff awarded $341.87.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sarah L. Hough, $481.75; Ival J. Blocher, $115.23; Max Alvarado, $394.12; and George Spaulding, $311.93.
• Paradise Audio & Musical v. Arica Yzaguirre and Scott Davidson. Plaintiff awarded $1,260.
• Reed & Earhart v. Bill Caverly. Plaintiff awarded $600.78.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Todd Brunner, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Scott Kosins, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in April, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Joseph Garcia, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Pamela Harvey, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $150 in September was Kelly J. Shepherd, Milford.
Battery - Fined $100 in August was Pedro Xique, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in April was Jeremy Barr, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Chad M. Ramenda, 22, North Webster.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $49.50 in June was Brian A. Whiteneck, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January 2000 was Shawn A. Minglin, 22, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in April was Donald W. Cochran, 28, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Tom J. Brembeck, 40, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in January 2000 was Shawn A. Minglin, 22, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (December) Mark McGillem, Winona Lake (three counts); Karen Dove, Leesburg; (October) Karen Dove, Leesburg (five counts); (September) Karen Dove, Leesburg; (two counts).
Battery - (September) Kelly J. Shepherd, Milford; (July) Guillermo Zuniga, Syracuse; Doug Holbrook, Pierceton.
Invasion Of Privacy - (August) Jason Busz, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (May) Ricky Daniels, Warsaw; Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (May) Nathan May, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Tyson Hummitch, Warsaw.
Estate
The following estate, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, was filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Roger S. Bruner died Aug. 31, 2000, at age 70, leaving an estate valued at $295,558.35. Beneficiaries: Cary L. Bruner, son, Joshua A. and Ryan C. Bruner, grandsons, all of South Bruner Road, Warsaw; Shaun A. Bruner, son, and Tyler A. and Derek M. Bruner, grandsons, all of West Shilling Road, Mentone; Cheryl L. Grass, daughter, East CR 650N, Rochester; Mathew D. Jones, grandson, Lexington, Ky.; and Melody S. Jones, granddaughter, Fort Wayne.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates v. Janice M. Heeter, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,427.42 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Terry L. Zimmerman Jr., Bryan, Ohio, v. Charlie Raney, Reading, Mich. Plaintiff seeks (1) $5,627.77 due on judgment rendered in the Municipal Court of Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, plus interest and court costs and (2) an unspecified amount for breach of contract.
• FSF Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Debbie L. Gibson, South CR 950W, South Whitley, $4,533.35; Randy L. Bays, South Waxwing Lane, Warsaw, $8,110.25; Joseph E. and Aimee J. Gossett, East Center Street, Warsaw, $5,860.53; Joshua D. Lindzy, Yellowview Lane, Claypool, $7,296.57; Robert C. Ramer, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $5,204.21; Adam C. Reel, East CR 1250N, Syracuse, $4,735.60; Carl Ringham Jr., West Warbler Lane, Warsaw, $4,448.84; Larry E. Burkholder, East Main Street, Silver Lake, $6,544.75; Robert D. Decola, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $6,520.40; John W. Groves, North CR 850E, Pierceton, $6,499.85; and Melissa E. Bullington, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, $5,831.99.
• Terry Schlotterback v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Jan. 9, 2001, decision placing conditions on granting a requested variance.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota/NA v. Tammy A. and Scott D. Wadkins, South CR 425W, Silver Lake, and Allen Collections, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $71,143 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.
• Mortgage Lenders Network USA Inc. v. Robert D. and Barbara A. Schwartz, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Martin Financial Management, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $43,417.89 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.
• Fidler Inc. v. Terry Williams, doing business as Williams Construction, South CR 400E, Pierceton. Plaintiff awarded $4,682.72 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus attorney fees and court costs: Kathryn M. Faulisi and Johnathan L. Stonecipher, both of East McKenna Road, Warsaw, $6,242.06; James E. Conley Sr., Rome City, and Susan J. Olin, Wolcottville, $8,258.48; Javier Martinez, Plymouth, $8,142.12; and Hameed M. Rafeeq, Bluffton, $6,310.37.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michael Wiggins) v. Justin R. Cripps, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $747.64 as paid to insured claimant, Wiggins, after a June 13 auto accident on CR 1100N, east of Northeast Wawasee Drive. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Newcomb
Barbara Jean Newcomb, Warsaw, and Martin William Newcomb, North Koher Road East, Syracuse. They were married July 7, 1973, and separated Nov. 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Jackie D. Hurt Jr., $8,075.67; Marvin L. Dunn, $5,207.54; Roger and Pamela Long, $4,662.31; and Jay D. and Betsy Leeka, $7,818.99.
• American Acceptance Co, LLC, v. Guillermo and Marjorie Zuniga. Plaintiff awarded $2,033.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Fredrick K. and Janet C. Krull v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Parties agree that the real estate in question will be treated as a single parcel for zoning purposes and the Krulls will be permitted to replace the residential structure on the lot, with agreed conditions taken into consideration.
• National City Bank v. Kevin and Kelli K. Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $2,425.04 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Inc. v. Frank F. Branham. Plaintiff awarded $2,588.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Valerie Gorby. Plaintiff awarded $1,704.32 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Lynda Deaver v. Judy Smith.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services v. Oshie T. Waddell.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Eldon K. and Marlene Ralstin. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $130 per week in child support. Jan. 5.
• Brian David and Ranai Lynn Larew. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $206 per week in child support. Jan. 22.
Other Action
• Jody and Michael Click v. Neal J. Van Ness, M.D., and Warsaw Surgical Specialists, P.C. The Hon. Michael D. Rush, judge of Whitley Superior Court, is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Eugene F. Benka v. Phyllis J. Benka. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen, judge of Marshall Superior Court 1, 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
• TRW Systems Federal Credit Union v. Luz M. Maldanado, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,143.01 due on Aug. 16, 1993, judgment in Los Angeles County (Calif.) Superior Court, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bank of New York v. Robert W. and Mary Lou LaSuer, South Main Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $51,895.75 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.
• First Union National Bank v. Lance C. and Ruth A. Ropte and Jay and Tina Anderson, all of Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $64,543.32 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.
• Jane E. Boes v. Judy Lynn Walter, Woodville, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort.
• Clark's Marine Inc. v. Patrick Ballinger, whereabouts unknown. Plaintiff seeks a determination as to ownership of watercraft in question, and that the court direct the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to issue a certificate of title for the watercraft to Clark's Marine Inc.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: James A. Crews and Connie A. McGurn, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, $5,447.35, and Marc E. and Stacie L. Byall, Ligonier, $4,788.25.
• Kerrick A. Deardorff v. Brenda L. Deardorff, Woodfield Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,816 due for payment of tax liability, plus court costs.
• Jeffrey Oswalt, as assignee of Donald Chadwick, v. Gallant Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $33,000 in excess judgment awarded during a jury trial regarding an auto accident, plus interest and punitive damages.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Rex A. Coverstone, Columbia City; Otto Burchett, West CR 150S, Warsaw; and James R. Coons, EMS B42A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks (1) $113,894.53 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 and (2) $46,263.91 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.
• Ricci L. Moore, South Woodland Trail, Warsaw, v. Ruby Tuesday, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 13, 2000, fall at the East Center Street, Warsaw, restaurant. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Colorado Capital Investments Inc. v. David L. Piper. North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,156.11 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
• Jeffery and Robin Beasley v. Mark C. Sherer and Lemon, Armey, Hearn & Leininger, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from alleged negligent misrepresentation. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Anglin
Reva L. and Eric S. Anglin, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 4, 1993, and separated on a date not given. There are two minor children.
Barnhart
Tracy A. Barnhart, East Hovey Street, Atwood, and Steve Barnhart, South CR 650W, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 17, 1990, and separated Jan. 9, 2001. There are no minor children.
Byrer
Amy Nicole and Brent Allen Byrer, Ind. 19S, Akron. They were married May 31, 1997, and separated Dec. 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Combs
Janet and Randall Combs, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 2, 1999, and separated Sept. 20, 2000. There are no minor children.
Huston
Ginger Huston, Kings Highway, Winona Lake, and Paul Huston, Warsaw. They were married May 23, of a year not indicated, and separated June 23, of a year not indicated. There are no minor children.
Joyner
Debra Kay Joyner, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Ricky Joyner, Carlisle. They were married June 5, 1996, and separated Jan. 21, 1997. There are no minor children.
Landis
Tracy L. Landis, Wayside Court, Warsaw, and Ronald D. Landis, West CR 675N, Leesburg. They were married July 3, 1992, and separated Dec. 1, 2000. There are three minor children.
Meeks
Rachel J. Meeks, East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse, and Jeremy J. Meeks, Wheatfield. They were married Dec. 3, 1996, and separated April 23, 2000. There is one minor child.
Mullins
Sherry L. Mullins, West CR 260S, Warsaw, and Thomas R. Mullins, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 14, 1985, and separated in 1996. There are three minor children.
Music
Theodore H. and Shannon R. Music, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 26, 2000, and separated Nov. 5, 2000. There are no minor children.
Pletcher
Donald L. Pletcher, North CR 450E, Syracuse, and Darleen D. Pletcher, Kimmell. They were married April 28, 1983, and separated Nov. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Porter
John D. Porter, Sixth Street, Winona Lake, and Deborah Porter, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married June 15, 1973, and separated Jan. 11, 2001. There is one minor child.
Rogers
Clara Rogers, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Randy L. Rogers, North Union Street, Warsaw. They were married May 21, 1996, and separated in August 1999. There are three minor children.
Slick
Ronnie G. and Wilma Jean Slick, East CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 24, 1991, and separated Jan. 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Thompson
Julia A. Thompson, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Darrell Wayne Thompson, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married June 14, 1999, and separated Oct. 15, 2000. There are no minor children.
Walter
Connie J. Walter, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Stephen A. Walter, address unknown. They were married Aug. 15, 1997, and separated Dec. 5, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Sharon K. and Jose M. Arriaga. Plaintiff awarded $6,053.04 by default.
• Midwest First Financial v. Roger D. and Yvonne Croft and Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Plaintiff awarded $170,074.02, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash v. Gary A. and Mary L. Francis. Plaintiff awarded $130,054.23 due on one promissory note and $21,080.27 due on another, plus interest, 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:
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Bruce Kenworthy.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank of America/NA vs. Paul M. Stearley, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jaimie Lynn and Gregory Allen Colt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $93 per week in child support. Jan. 17.
• Louanna and Michael Wayne Hoskins. Jan. 18.
• Ricky R. Richardson and Shanon L. (former name Heritz restored). Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered. Jan. 18.
• Angie L. (former name Berg restored) and Bradley D. Neumann. Jan. 19.
• Jean A. and Robert L. Owen. Jan. 19.
• Adora (former name Zehner restored) and Chris Harmon. Jan. 19.
• Dawn Christine and Eric Lee Decker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $161 per week in child support. Jan. 19.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Brad and Cheri Baugher. [[In-content Ad]]
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