Times-Union Court News 02-09-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Douglas A. Ogden, 38, and Gayle Terri Rauen, 49, both of Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Mark A. Prater, 37, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Peggy L. Brubaker, 40, Walter Way, Warsaw.
• Donald L. Collins, 42, and Patricia A. Gillespie, 37, both of EMS R4H Lane, Pierceton.
• William Micah Dragstrem, 21, Kokomo, and Justina Marie Louise Cook, 20, East Rover Avenue, Warsaw.
• Mitchell Ray Titus, 26, and Davina Janell Curtis, 23, both of East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake.
• Troy M. Simonsen, 37, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, and Kristina M. Ogden, 32, North CR 175E, 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:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Jerry Angiano. Plaintiff awarded $129.98.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl L. Pitts, $452.33; Lee Barker, $1,315.65; Harold D. and Susie N. Elliott, $354.49; Rogelia and Marina M. Garcia, $1,082.95; Donna Panula, $79.67; Dana and Ballard E. Shell, $483.74; Phyllis L. and Ricky Gibson, $825.51; Curtis Richard Smith, $2,219.29; and Edith R. Meyers, $948.96.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pauline Hoover, $295; Steven and Angelique Combs, $102.59; Ronald Deck, $307.28; Duane Padgett, $235.34; and Christy D.Walerko, $332.71.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Isom and Connie Slone, $1,780.40; Colleen Crum, $977.12; Ramon Delacruz, $1,404.98; Rueben P. and Tabatha I. Larkin, $1,075.42; John Q. Adams, $1,311; Tammy K. Hardy, $2,392.56; Claude and Mary Ann Wood, $682.90; Claude Jr. and Shelley Johnson, $1,277.41.
• Robert K. Lockridge vs. John Cochran. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• United Recovery Services Inc. vs. Robert G. Manuel. Plaintiff awarded $1,101.09.
• Kirk A. Osborne and Deborah A. Stackhouse vs. Christopher M. Calhoon. Plaintiffs awarded $708.
• Carrob Enterprises vs. Troy Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,653.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Grace Woodling, $205.45; Donal Weber, $231; Christina Warner, $226.25; Lorrie Slone, $187.59; and Earman and Ivy Owens, $242.31.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Andrea L. Mabee. Plaintiff awarded $556.37.
• Sterling Management Ltd., doing business as M-Dee Acres Apartments, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Phyllis L. and Ricky Gibson, $1,304.25, and Vicki Looney, $1,304.25.
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 $24.50 in January and license suspended 90 days was Bianca Grubbs, Larwill.
Fined $25 in December and license restricted 180 days was Lester Payne, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Taking Whitetail Deer Illegally - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Arnold Rowe, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in July was Troy Ross, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in November was Mathew W. Trymp, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Roger L. Crouse, 43, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in December were Jack M. Eherenman, 20, Silver Lake; Jerusha J. Carandaute, 17, North Manchester; and Shaun Prater, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in November were Michael A. Alspaugh, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Richard D. Wallace, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Joshua A. Meade, 21, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December was Shawn R. Jefferson, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in August was Pamela S. Rassi, 25, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December was Brenna C. Friend, 25, Milford.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in December was Josh Van Dusen, Mentone.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in December was Roger Rocha, 17, Syracuse.
Truck In Restricted Lane - Fined $100 in November was Edward P. Shaw, 38, Milford.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in December was Samuel J. Bird, 23, Bourbon.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January was Weston R. Wilson, 18, Rochester.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in December against Maria I. Garcia, 25, Winona Lake.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Disorderly Conduct - (January 1998) Cynthia Wickman, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Mischief - (July) Troy Ross, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (April) James Kellogg, Claypool.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• H. Anthony Miller Jr., LLC, vs. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiff seeks $17,647 in treble damages for removal of interior fencing from real estate, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Leslie Bays, West CR 700S, Mentone, $5,421.37; Jack Poe, Cecil Street, North Manchester, $4,564.62; Michael D. Sauer, Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, $6,795.91; David L. and Lydia D. Robbins, First Street, Pierceton, $4,781.81; Douglas and Pamela Schuler, North Detroit Street, Warsaw, $5,347.78; Marshall B. and Christy E. Slone, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, $5,585.57; and Roxanne Honeycutt, South Park Road, Rochester, $6,283.12.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Kathy E. Kelly, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,052.91 due on account, plus court costs.
• James L. Pearson vs. Dalton Corp., Lake City Highway, Warsaw, and L. Dean Jansen, Provident Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from alleged negligent management of worker's compensation case on the part of Dalton and failure to provide in a timely fashion, on the part of Jansen, an impairment rating. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Lake City Bank vs. the following people for the amounts due on promissory notes, plus attorney fees and court costs: Jeffrey P. Campbell, North Elder Road, Larwill, and Mark J. McCormack, Country Club Drive, Warsaw.
• Jayhawk Acceptance Corp. vs. Sarah L. Knight, Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,169.44 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank, original creditor of First Union Direct/NA, vs. Mary J. Hughes, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks amount due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Protective Life Insurance Co. vs. Douglas W., Jeffrey S., Tracy, Kyle D. and Kevin R. Dietzen, and the estate of James Dietzen. Plaintiff seeks that the defendants assert their claims against the four policies held by James Dietzen by way of interpleader and that the plaintiff be dismissed from this lawsuit. Plaintiff believes Tracy K. Dietzen forfeited his beneficiary rights under the polices by killing James Dietzen, and his share of the insurance proceeds has been deposited with the court until this matter is settled.
• Danny J. and Barbara Michael vs. Reuben and Betty Clover, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Feb. 1, 1997, fall outside the Leesburg Post Office (the property is owned by the Clovers and leased to the U.S. Postal Service). Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Carrie A. Ousley. Plaintiff seeks $540 for three times the amount of a check written on a closed account, plus attorney fees.
• Mercantile National Bank of Indiana vs. Katina L. Honaker, North Jake Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,338.28 due on agreement, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Teressa D. Johnson, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $589.73 due on credit card agreement, plus finance cherges, $200 in attorney fees, court costs and interest.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baldridge
Jack Baldridge, Silver Lake, and Tena Helen Baldrige, Ind. 14E, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 26, 1997, and separated Dec. 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Duff
Danny J. Duff, Northside Drive, Warsaw, and Valentina Duff, South CR 100W, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 18, 1983, and separated Dec. 1, 1998. There are three minor children.
Frye
Jessica Frye, Sanddollar Drive, Warsaw, and Mitchell Frye, Fort Wayne. They were married June 24, 1995, and separated Oct. 24, 1998. There is one minor child.
Sumpter
Debra L. and Max E. Sumpter, EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg. They were married April 23, 1983, and separated Jan. 29, 1999. There are two minor children.
Wagner
Betsy Wagner, South CR 300E, Claypool, and Jeff Wagner, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated Jan. 5, 1999. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Michael J. Kats and Amanda Kruse. Plaintiff awarded $3,700.12 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Unisource Worldwide Inc. vs. Hall True Value Hardware Inc.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Option One Mortgage Corp. vs. James L. and Dorothy S. Elrod, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $125,061.15 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Michael J. and Melissa Stout, South Jackson Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $67,165.35 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp. vs. Kamilla Slone, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,649.32 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• John Schacht, Ind. 13N, Syracuse, vs. CTB Inc., Ind. 15N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged wrongful and retaliatory termination reportedly resulting from Schacht's filing for worker's compensation benefits and a charge of discrimination with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and court costs, and requests a trial by jury.
• Randle and Mary Elizabeth Bowmer vs. Kenneth Koenig, Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 26, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Detroit and Market streets, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Morequity vs. Richard A. and Mary A. Abbott, South Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,218.85 due on promissory note, plus interest, $700 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ginger Moore vs. Terry Shawn and Dorinda Jean McFarren, et al. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Oak Grove Beach Unit 2, Seward Township.
• Aames Capital Corp. vs. Barbara S. Hurd, East Church Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $40,772.38 due on promissory note plus interest, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Sherry Sue Holloway, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Sherry Sue Valentine.
Marriage Dissolutions
Engelberth
Vicki Engelberth, North CR 700E, Leesburg, and David Engelberth, North CR 650E, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1996, and separated July 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Greider
Cynthia Margaret Greider, EMS W25 Lane, Warsaw, and Steven Howard Greider, Fort Wayne. They were married and separated. There are no minor children.
Haines
Jeffrey A. Haines, New Paris, and Georgia L. Haines, Milford. They were married Sept. 22, 1990, and separated Oct. 3, 1998. There are no minor children.
Hopkins
Heather and William Perry Hopkins, Happiness Drive, Syracuse. They were married May 29, 1997, and separated Feb. 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Lackey
Deborah A. and Robert L. Lackey, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 4, 1988, and separated Feb. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lewis
Nathan C. and Stacey Lewis, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw. They were married March 17, 1996, and separated July 2, 1998. There is one minor child.
Owens
Sandy A. Owens, Silver Lake, and Scotty D. Owens, East CR 375, Akron. They were married Feb. 9, 1996, and separated Dec. 13, 1998. There are no minor children.
Parker
Lance A. and Nicole M. Parker, South Main Street, Claypool. They were married Dec. 31, 1994, and separated Feb. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Scott
Tye Elaine Scott, West Warren Street, Silver Lake, and Michael Eugene Scott, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 27, 1992, and separated Oct. 9, 1998. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Vicky L. Shepherd, South CR 750E, Pierceton, and Kenneth G. Shepherd, South CR 950W, South Whitley. They were married Sept. 22, 1984, and separated Dec. 28, 1998. There are four minor children.
Wahlig
Suzanne Wahlig, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Paul Robert Wahlig, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married June 22, of a year not noted, and separated Jan. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Zuniga
Guillermo Zuniga Jr., West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse, and Marjorie A. Zuniga, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 30, 1993, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are four minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Kurt Harris and Michelle L. Munson. Plaintiff awarded $54,330.60 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash vs. Stuart J. Alfano, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $264,498.87, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Bank National Association vs. David Minnix. Plaintiff awarded $43,996.66, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Alice Jade Brown's request to change her name to Alice Jade Owens is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jesse W. Reeves, by his next friend, Edwin W. Reeves, and Lori A. Crane, vs. Thomas E. Walgamuth, et al. All claims, cross-complaints and counterclaims are dismissed. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Thomas E. and Margaret Smith vs. Paragon Group of Plastics Companies Inc.
• Georgena L. Mitchell and Rachel E. and Grace T. Mitchell, by their next friend, Georgena L. Mitchell, and Robin Mitchell vs. John A. Perry. This case is dismissed as to the minor children, but remains pending as Georgena L. Mitchell vs. John A. Perry.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Barry E. and Dawn Mariage. Jan. 25.
• Regina (former name Ousley restored) and Danny Ray Harmon. Jan. 25.
• Roger and Nellie E. Clavert. Jan. 25.
• Kim (former name Konkle restored) and Terrance W. Puckett. Jan. 27.
• Wendi A. and Dusty Akers. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $31 per week in child support. Jan. 28.
• Ronald A. and Stephanie A. Randels. Jan. 28.
• Gisella P. and Christopher W. Rooney. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Jan. 29.
• Ryan D. and Crystal G. Becker. Jan. 29.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Douglas A. Ogden, 38, and Gayle Terri Rauen, 49, both of Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Mark A. Prater, 37, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Peggy L. Brubaker, 40, Walter Way, Warsaw.
• Donald L. Collins, 42, and Patricia A. Gillespie, 37, both of EMS R4H Lane, Pierceton.
• William Micah Dragstrem, 21, Kokomo, and Justina Marie Louise Cook, 20, East Rover Avenue, Warsaw.
• Mitchell Ray Titus, 26, and Davina Janell Curtis, 23, both of East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake.
• Troy M. Simonsen, 37, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, and Kristina M. Ogden, 32, North CR 175E, 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:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Jerry Angiano. Plaintiff awarded $129.98.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl L. Pitts, $452.33; Lee Barker, $1,315.65; Harold D. and Susie N. Elliott, $354.49; Rogelia and Marina M. Garcia, $1,082.95; Donna Panula, $79.67; Dana and Ballard E. Shell, $483.74; Phyllis L. and Ricky Gibson, $825.51; Curtis Richard Smith, $2,219.29; and Edith R. Meyers, $948.96.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pauline Hoover, $295; Steven and Angelique Combs, $102.59; Ronald Deck, $307.28; Duane Padgett, $235.34; and Christy D.Walerko, $332.71.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Isom and Connie Slone, $1,780.40; Colleen Crum, $977.12; Ramon Delacruz, $1,404.98; Rueben P. and Tabatha I. Larkin, $1,075.42; John Q. Adams, $1,311; Tammy K. Hardy, $2,392.56; Claude and Mary Ann Wood, $682.90; Claude Jr. and Shelley Johnson, $1,277.41.
• Robert K. Lockridge vs. John Cochran. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• United Recovery Services Inc. vs. Robert G. Manuel. Plaintiff awarded $1,101.09.
• Kirk A. Osborne and Deborah A. Stackhouse vs. Christopher M. Calhoon. Plaintiffs awarded $708.
• Carrob Enterprises vs. Troy Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,653.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Grace Woodling, $205.45; Donal Weber, $231; Christina Warner, $226.25; Lorrie Slone, $187.59; and Earman and Ivy Owens, $242.31.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Andrea L. Mabee. Plaintiff awarded $556.37.
• Sterling Management Ltd., doing business as M-Dee Acres Apartments, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Phyllis L. and Ricky Gibson, $1,304.25, and Vicki Looney, $1,304.25.
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 $24.50 in January and license suspended 90 days was Bianca Grubbs, Larwill.
Fined $25 in December and license restricted 180 days was Lester Payne, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Taking Whitetail Deer Illegally - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Arnold Rowe, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in July was Troy Ross, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in November was Mathew W. Trymp, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Roger L. Crouse, 43, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in December were Jack M. Eherenman, 20, Silver Lake; Jerusha J. Carandaute, 17, North Manchester; and Shaun Prater, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in November were Michael A. Alspaugh, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Richard D. Wallace, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Joshua A. Meade, 21, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December was Shawn R. Jefferson, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in August was Pamela S. Rassi, 25, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December was Brenna C. Friend, 25, Milford.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in December was Josh Van Dusen, Mentone.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in December was Roger Rocha, 17, Syracuse.
Truck In Restricted Lane - Fined $100 in November was Edward P. Shaw, 38, Milford.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in December was Samuel J. Bird, 23, Bourbon.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January was Weston R. Wilson, 18, Rochester.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in December against Maria I. Garcia, 25, Winona Lake.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Disorderly Conduct - (January 1998) Cynthia Wickman, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Mischief - (July) Troy Ross, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (April) James Kellogg, Claypool.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• H. Anthony Miller Jr., LLC, vs. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiff seeks $17,647 in treble damages for removal of interior fencing from real estate, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Leslie Bays, West CR 700S, Mentone, $5,421.37; Jack Poe, Cecil Street, North Manchester, $4,564.62; Michael D. Sauer, Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, $6,795.91; David L. and Lydia D. Robbins, First Street, Pierceton, $4,781.81; Douglas and Pamela Schuler, North Detroit Street, Warsaw, $5,347.78; Marshall B. and Christy E. Slone, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, $5,585.57; and Roxanne Honeycutt, South Park Road, Rochester, $6,283.12.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Kathy E. Kelly, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,052.91 due on account, plus court costs.
• James L. Pearson vs. Dalton Corp., Lake City Highway, Warsaw, and L. Dean Jansen, Provident Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from alleged negligent management of worker's compensation case on the part of Dalton and failure to provide in a timely fashion, on the part of Jansen, an impairment rating. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Lake City Bank vs. the following people for the amounts due on promissory notes, plus attorney fees and court costs: Jeffrey P. Campbell, North Elder Road, Larwill, and Mark J. McCormack, Country Club Drive, Warsaw.
• Jayhawk Acceptance Corp. vs. Sarah L. Knight, Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,169.44 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank, original creditor of First Union Direct/NA, vs. Mary J. Hughes, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks amount due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Protective Life Insurance Co. vs. Douglas W., Jeffrey S., Tracy, Kyle D. and Kevin R. Dietzen, and the estate of James Dietzen. Plaintiff seeks that the defendants assert their claims against the four policies held by James Dietzen by way of interpleader and that the plaintiff be dismissed from this lawsuit. Plaintiff believes Tracy K. Dietzen forfeited his beneficiary rights under the polices by killing James Dietzen, and his share of the insurance proceeds has been deposited with the court until this matter is settled.
• Danny J. and Barbara Michael vs. Reuben and Betty Clover, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Feb. 1, 1997, fall outside the Leesburg Post Office (the property is owned by the Clovers and leased to the U.S. Postal Service). Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Carrie A. Ousley. Plaintiff seeks $540 for three times the amount of a check written on a closed account, plus attorney fees.
• Mercantile National Bank of Indiana vs. Katina L. Honaker, North Jake Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,338.28 due on agreement, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Teressa D. Johnson, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $589.73 due on credit card agreement, plus finance cherges, $200 in attorney fees, court costs and interest.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baldridge
Jack Baldridge, Silver Lake, and Tena Helen Baldrige, Ind. 14E, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 26, 1997, and separated Dec. 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Duff
Danny J. Duff, Northside Drive, Warsaw, and Valentina Duff, South CR 100W, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 18, 1983, and separated Dec. 1, 1998. There are three minor children.
Frye
Jessica Frye, Sanddollar Drive, Warsaw, and Mitchell Frye, Fort Wayne. They were married June 24, 1995, and separated Oct. 24, 1998. There is one minor child.
Sumpter
Debra L. and Max E. Sumpter, EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg. They were married April 23, 1983, and separated Jan. 29, 1999. There are two minor children.
Wagner
Betsy Wagner, South CR 300E, Claypool, and Jeff Wagner, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated Jan. 5, 1999. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Michael J. Kats and Amanda Kruse. Plaintiff awarded $3,700.12 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Unisource Worldwide Inc. vs. Hall True Value Hardware Inc.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Option One Mortgage Corp. vs. James L. and Dorothy S. Elrod, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $125,061.15 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Michael J. and Melissa Stout, South Jackson Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $67,165.35 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp. vs. Kamilla Slone, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,649.32 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• John Schacht, Ind. 13N, Syracuse, vs. CTB Inc., Ind. 15N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged wrongful and retaliatory termination reportedly resulting from Schacht's filing for worker's compensation benefits and a charge of discrimination with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and court costs, and requests a trial by jury.
• Randle and Mary Elizabeth Bowmer vs. Kenneth Koenig, Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 26, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Detroit and Market streets, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Morequity vs. Richard A. and Mary A. Abbott, South Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,218.85 due on promissory note, plus interest, $700 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ginger Moore vs. Terry Shawn and Dorinda Jean McFarren, et al. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Oak Grove Beach Unit 2, Seward Township.
• Aames Capital Corp. vs. Barbara S. Hurd, East Church Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $40,772.38 due on promissory note plus interest, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Sherry Sue Holloway, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Sherry Sue Valentine.
Marriage Dissolutions
Engelberth
Vicki Engelberth, North CR 700E, Leesburg, and David Engelberth, North CR 650E, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1996, and separated July 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Greider
Cynthia Margaret Greider, EMS W25 Lane, Warsaw, and Steven Howard Greider, Fort Wayne. They were married and separated. There are no minor children.
Haines
Jeffrey A. Haines, New Paris, and Georgia L. Haines, Milford. They were married Sept. 22, 1990, and separated Oct. 3, 1998. There are no minor children.
Hopkins
Heather and William Perry Hopkins, Happiness Drive, Syracuse. They were married May 29, 1997, and separated Feb. 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Lackey
Deborah A. and Robert L. Lackey, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 4, 1988, and separated Feb. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lewis
Nathan C. and Stacey Lewis, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw. They were married March 17, 1996, and separated July 2, 1998. There is one minor child.
Owens
Sandy A. Owens, Silver Lake, and Scotty D. Owens, East CR 375, Akron. They were married Feb. 9, 1996, and separated Dec. 13, 1998. There are no minor children.
Parker
Lance A. and Nicole M. Parker, South Main Street, Claypool. They were married Dec. 31, 1994, and separated Feb. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Scott
Tye Elaine Scott, West Warren Street, Silver Lake, and Michael Eugene Scott, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 27, 1992, and separated Oct. 9, 1998. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Vicky L. Shepherd, South CR 750E, Pierceton, and Kenneth G. Shepherd, South CR 950W, South Whitley. They were married Sept. 22, 1984, and separated Dec. 28, 1998. There are four minor children.
Wahlig
Suzanne Wahlig, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Paul Robert Wahlig, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married June 22, of a year not noted, and separated Jan. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Zuniga
Guillermo Zuniga Jr., West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse, and Marjorie A. Zuniga, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 30, 1993, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are four minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Kurt Harris and Michelle L. Munson. Plaintiff awarded $54,330.60 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash vs. Stuart J. Alfano, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $264,498.87, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Bank National Association vs. David Minnix. Plaintiff awarded $43,996.66, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Alice Jade Brown's request to change her name to Alice Jade Owens is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jesse W. Reeves, by his next friend, Edwin W. Reeves, and Lori A. Crane, vs. Thomas E. Walgamuth, et al. All claims, cross-complaints and counterclaims are dismissed. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Thomas E. and Margaret Smith vs. Paragon Group of Plastics Companies Inc.
• Georgena L. Mitchell and Rachel E. and Grace T. Mitchell, by their next friend, Georgena L. Mitchell, and Robin Mitchell vs. John A. Perry. This case is dismissed as to the minor children, but remains pending as Georgena L. Mitchell vs. John A. Perry.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Barry E. and Dawn Mariage. Jan. 25.
• Regina (former name Ousley restored) and Danny Ray Harmon. Jan. 25.
• Roger and Nellie E. Clavert. Jan. 25.
• Kim (former name Konkle restored) and Terrance W. Puckett. Jan. 27.
• Wendi A. and Dusty Akers. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $31 per week in child support. Jan. 28.
• Ronald A. and Stephanie A. Randels. Jan. 28.
• Gisella P. and Christopher W. Rooney. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Jan. 29.
• Ryan D. and Crystal G. Becker. Jan. 29.
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