Times-Union Court News 02-10-1998
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:
• Jeffrey Thomas Short II, 21, Silver Lake, and Latishia Ranee Risner, 20, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Ray Franklin Belcher, 28, and Rachael Mae Evans, 20, both of Barbee Lake Road, Warsaw.
• Michael E. Evans, 40, and Lori A. Ganshorn, 34, both of West CR 825N, Leesburg.
• Joshua Lee Olinger, 21, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Cori Angela Harding, 19, South CR 550W, Warsaw.
• Daniel Alan Plett, 34, Springdale, Ark., and Lynn Annette Oliver, 29, Elder Lane, Winona Lake.
• Aaron David Wilson, 48, and Sheena L. Harris, 40, both of East Keith Street, Pierceton.
• Shawn Eugene Webb, 27, and Dawn M. Brunner, 31, both of West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake.
• Dwight E. Harrell, 68, and Carolyn A. Zehner, 59, both of EMS B21 Lane, Pierceton.
• Gary D. Patrick, 41, and Gillian Angelene Barde, 33, both of Oakwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Gabriel Lynn Blocher, 23, and Kristina Kay Moser, 21, both of Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angelina Garza, $215.78, and Teresa L. Little Hale Brewer, $1,320.99.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Billy and Alicia Crum, $348.87; Dennis D. and Juanita Shumaker, $803.71; Kimberly D. Minear, $1,496.89; John Heckaman, $1,594.85; Jeremy M. and Lynda K. Higgins, $677.51; Timothy and Virginia Holloway, $829; Angela Anglin, $1,001.84; Claude D. Mullins, $950.78; Nina F. Jennings, $1,677.48; Stephen C. and Lisa Ashby, $1,122.27; James H. Dawson, $1,090.62; Roger Lee and Bernadine A. Blair, $1,789.36; Karen R. Howard, $1,319,60; and Teddy and Carol L. Elliott, $1,796.66.
• Brent Wilcoxson and Steve Smith vs. Richard J. Jankowicz. Wilcoxson and Smith ordered to pay Jankowicz's attorney fees of $585.
• Gregory and Heather Colt vs. Phillip Amburgy. Plaintiff awarded $696.52.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela Ring, $191.50; William Ring, $199.50; William N. Hyde, $334.50; Tammy L. Jasso Poole, $284.50; and Maria E. Teel, $214.50.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Jeremy D. Lawlor, 17, Winona Lake; Veronica A. Ashton, 51, Winona Lake; Benjamin T. Shue, 20, North Webster; Kimberly J. Roberts, 32, Warsaw; Michael Howell, 22, Milford; and Kathleen J. Richard, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Rebecca A. Temple, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Martin J. Clemans, 31, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in January was John D. Leininger, 16, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January were Kathleen A. Truman, 38, South Whitley; Steven K. Farmer, 43, Warsaw; Gene A. Cornell, 35, Leesburg; Wade E. Oliver, 23, Warsaw; Kandis B. Davis, 26, Winona Lake; Candace K. Moats, 36, Warsaw; Diane E. Rager, 46, Syracuse; ???Chheun Choeum, 23, Warsaw; Cinda L. Thacker, 20, Syracuse; and Larry W. Richards, 51, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in December were Tina L. Prater, 27, Winona Lake; and William R. Green, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in May was Jeffery S. Staufenbeil, 33, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were Brad M. Eberly, 16, Warsaw; Courtney E. Alberson, 20, Winona Lake; and Kent E. Denlinger, 36, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in December was Daniel B. Cone, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Clinton Brown, 24, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January were Timothy Gibson, 38, South Whitley; Harry D. Sherwood, 41, North Manchester; and Jose Sisneros, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Jonathan C. Mauk, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Gabriel P. Koser, 16, Warsaw, and Paul L. Waugh, 57, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Rodney L. Puterbaugh, 20, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in January were Clinton S. Wadkins, 18, Pierceton, and Javier Ramirez, 22, Warsaw.
Open Container Violation - Fined $25 in January was Juan P. Olivo, 21, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in January was Jamie A. Bulick, 24, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in January was Robert R. Stipp, 17, Cromwell.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Lonnie G. Carter, 35, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Nathan A. Johnson, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Chad D. Stump, 20, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in January were Stanley E. Day, 35, Cromwell, and Josh D. Cumberland, 17, Akron.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Elizabeth Hough, 55, Claypool; Cloyd M. Pruitt, 32, Mentone; Annitta K. Miller, 38, Winona Lake; Aaron P. Hatfield, 17, Claypool; Bradley J. Oberlin, 31, Warsaw; Brian M. Hartman, 21, Warsaw; Larry C. Andrews, 44, Nappanee; Timothy M. Berger, 26, Bourbon; and Kenneth Shepherd, 34, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in December were Eric J. Barker, 27, Leesburg; Enrique Marrufo, 18, Syracuse; and Verna M. Ousley, 56, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in June was Martin J. Clemans, 31, Pierceton.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Kevin M. Galloway, 48, Syracuse; David S. Findley, 16, Warsaw; Jonathon D. Lawlor, 19, Winona Lake; Kishan T. Kishan, 47, Warsaw; William R. Linnemeier, 34, Milford; and Bonnie B. Kurtz, 54, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• William T. Webster died Feb. 9, 1997, at the age of 77, leaving an estate valued at $564,969.74. Beneficiaries: James D. Webster, son, North CR 300W, Warsaw, and James D. Webster, Lorna L. Schori and Beth E. McAfoose, co-trustees of the William T. Webster Trust dated Jan. 15, 1991.
• Helen Joyce Hartup died March 4, 1997, at the age of 80, leaving an estate valued at $210,971.50. Beneficiaries: Terry K. Hartup, son, East McKenna Road, Pierceton; Eddie L. Hartup, son, East Keith Street, Pierceton; Mikol D. Hartup, son, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw; Bruce A. Hartup, son, North Sullivan Lane, Leesburg; Daphne J. Hartup, daughter, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw; Ronda J. Hartup, daughter, Barbee Lake Road, Pierceton; and Debra J. Williams, daughter, Sioux City, Iowa.
• Harvey M. Hollar died March 13, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $478,526. Beneficiaries: Noma Miller, daughter, East John Street, Nappanee; Betty Yoder, daughter, Elkhart; Roland L. Miller, grandson, Goshen; Rhonda Sue Klotz, granddaughter, Beech Road, Nappanee; and Gary and Anthony Yoder, grandsons, both of Elkhart.
• Robert O. White died March 26, 1997, at the age of 80, leaving an estate valued at $194,554.74. Beneficiaries: Mary Ann Bules, daughter, Etna Green; Jim Lee White, son, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse; Mildred Kay Furfaro, daughter, Mishawaka; and Lauretta Sue Holderead, daughter, Muncie.
• Jay B. Bower died April 14, 1997, at the age of 82, leaving an estate valued at $139,455.02. Beneficiary: First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the Enwiler Children's Trust created under the last will and testament of Jay B. Bower, and Kosciusko Community Foundation.
• Ceslas Mary Freehill died March 5, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $128,932.94. Beneficiaries: St. George's Catholic Church, Melvin, Ill.; St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church, East Waco Drive, Syracuse; Patrick Joseph Freehill, nephew, Sherwood, Ore.; Charles Stephen Freehill, nephew, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mary Frances Rickerson, niece, Dover, Fla.; Margaret Ann Buening, niece, Greenwood; Marilyn Louise Jancewicz, niece, River Forest, Ill.; John Ambrose Freehill, nephew, Clarendon Hills, Ill.; James Quinn Freehill, nephew, Streeter, Ill.; and Marsha Ann Kaisner, niece, Fairbury, Ill.
• Evelyn F. Beeson died May 31, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $444,756.99. Beneficiaries: Joseph Beeson, son, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; David L. Beeson, son, Marilyn Avenue, Winona Lake; David E. Beeson, grandson, Bodrheesville, N.Y.; Kathlyn A. Gales, granddaughter, Tampa, Fla.; Stephen E. Beeson, grandson, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake; Sharon K. Klemme, granddaughter, Fridley, Minn.; and Linda S. Francis, granddaughter, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Robert Earl Zent died May 5, 1997, at the age of 89, leaving an estate valued at $358,549.70. Beneficiaries: Kermit Zent, son, East CR 600N, Rochester, and Louise E. Gillum, daughter, Mesa, Ariz.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner vs. Gary Rothenberger, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,498.80 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Grant and M. Annette Karpe vs. Nell Webb, doing business as Main Channel Marina, South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an amount to compensate for breach of warranties on personal watercrafts. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Chester D. Crum, Ellsworth Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Donald W. Landis Jr., West CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,115.73 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Dale L. Bunn, Churubusco, $3,512.82, and Edward A. Waltz Jr., Ind. 13N, Pierceton, $746.
• Newell Companies vs. Jack McKinley, doing business as CDI, also known as Custom Design Interiors, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,631.66 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brunner
Mark M. and Terry L. Brunner, West Side Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 30, 1993, and separated Jan. 17, 1998. There are no minor children.
Stutzman
Robert D. Stutzman, North CR 400W, Milford, and Mary O. Stutzman, Goshen. They were married Jan. 29, 1997, and separated Jan. 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Weaver
Heather E. Weaver, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw, and Ryan B. Weaver, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw. They were married July 8, 1993, and separated Dec. 14, 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:
Complaints
• Container Service Corp. vs. Wabash Valley Mfg. Inc. After a one-day trial, plaintiff awarded $4,163.15, plus interest and court costs. Counterclaim dismissed.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Bobbie and Lorrie Slone. Plaintiff awarded $5,479.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• St. Anthony Medical Center Inc. vs. Robert S. Divine. Plaintiff awarded $383.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Christopher M. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $5,006.31 by default, plus court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Steven R. and Tina S. Hughes. After a one-day trial, plaintiff ordered to take nothing by way of its complaint.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. Steven Gagnon.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Edward Hassenplug vs. Christine Wise Hammer.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Patsy A. (former name Lahr restored) and Donald E. Coleman. Jan. 28.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Agriculture Management Development Inc. and Community Agriculture Services Inc. vs. Mikel Max and Cathryn Eugenie Phebus, South CR 700E, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek possession and sale of all gilts, feeder pigs and other livestock on defendants' farm located on South CR 700E, Pierceton, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Federal National Mortgage Corp. vs. Daniel L. Kessler, Montpelier. Plaintiff seeks $35,190.51 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Farmers Elevator Co., doing business as Rabor Elevator Co., vs. Mikel M. Rubin, also known as Mike Phebus, and Cathy Phebus, South CR 700E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $25,096.35 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Alan Scot Kramer vs. Charles Hubacek, Schererville. Plaintiff seeks $16,000 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Shirley Hathaway vs. Michael L. Miner and Valentine & Miner, a partnership. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for alleged breach of duty and negligence in legal representation. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury and a change of venue.
• Roger H. Buss vs. Bob Johnson, North CR 1350W, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks possession of real estate, termination of land contract and costs incurred.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hossler
Frederic E. and Donna M. Hossler, EMS T15 Lane, Leesburg. They were married April 3, 1976, and separated Jan. 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Parker
Gary L. and Gloria L. Parker, North CR 300E, Syracuse. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated Jan. 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Krebs
Steven L. Krebs, Meadow Drive, Warsaw, and Jeanne L. Krebs, Marietta, Ga. They were married Aug. 27, 1988, and separated July 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
DeFlon
Angela M. DeFlon, North Mill Road, North Manchester, and Lance DeFlon, Columbia City. They were married March 11, 1995, and separated April 20, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. William E. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $52,282.76 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Banc One Mortgage Corp. vs. Paul F. and Belinda L. Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $73,978.02 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. John H. Compton. Plaintiff awarded $66,522.35 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $1,750 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Benjamin Coalson vs. Rodney and Bonnie Hendricks, Greg White, Carole Tooker and Re/Max Rainbow Realtors Inc. of North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $3,951.27, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Carla and Andrew Lester. Plaintiff awarded $2,822.16 by default, plus court costs.
• United Credit Union vs. Belinda and Mark Prater. Plaintiff awarded $989.64 by default, plus court costs.
• Mickie Pontius vs. Jimmy Gayheart. Plaintiff awarded $2,520 by default, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs, and title to vehicle.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. William E. Shepherd and First National Bank of Warsaw. This case is dismissed against FNBW only.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Progressive Insurance Co. and James A. and James E.Waldrop. This case is dismissed against Progressive only and remains pending against other defendants.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Joseph and Josephine Zawistowski vs. Zimmer Inc.
• Barbara C. and Robert Barefoot vs. Maxie E. Smith.
• Rocky and Tara Eileen Bays vs. Myles R. Wolfe.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Union National Bank v. Dan J. and Lorraine L. Chamberlin and Household Finance Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Edmund E Jr. and Amy E. Richards. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Jan. 20.
• Angelica Maria and David C. Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63 per week in child support. Jan. 22.
• Tracey E. (former name Mark restored) and Jerry A. Hooker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 22.
• Sheri A. and Richard A. Courson. Jan. 22.
• Dennis L. and Mary E. Koselke. Jan. 22.
• Victoria M. and Bryan Leallen May. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $89 per week in child support. Jan. 26.
• Steven C. Wise and Charity D. (former name Zimmerman restored). Jan. 27.
• Ronda L. (former name Keys restored) and Kenneth D. Hartman. Jan. 27.
• Jonathan ???Buckanan and Sally (former name Wiersema restored). Jan. 28.
• Tanya Lynn and Wayne A. Irvin. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 30.
• Terry Lee Loe and Shawna Rose Hawk Brubaker-Loe. Feb. 2.
• Jane A. and Delano Wyatt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $550 per month in child support. Feb. 2.
• Lorree and James Mench. Feb. 2.
• Dennis E. and Sally J. England. Feb. 3.
• Rachel and Harold Walters. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Feb. 4.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Debra and Richard England.
• Richard L. and Stephanie A. McGlynn.
Other Action
• Bruce D. Reinhart's request for a hardship license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Larry and Robin A. Babrick, 2803 N. CR 650E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Dec. 19. Assets: $97,140. Debts: $137,677.11.
• Tab Leon Baldridge, 5397 W. Finch Road, Claypool. Chapter 7. Dec. 11. Assets: $8,175. Debts: $24,826.56.
• Anthony Dale and Nina Jean Boyd, 5895 N. CR 200W, Rochester. Chapter 7. Dec. 12. Assets: $60,508. Debts: $75,983.06.
• Robert Wayne Eatmon Sr., 1519 E. Lucas St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Dec. 12. Assets: $434. Debts: $19,775.35.
• Albert F. Graham and Suzanne K. Graham, also known as Suzanne Fulton, 417 Westwood #205, Rochester, and 1604 Madison St. #3, Rochester. Chapter 7. Dec. 24. Assets: $4,835. Debts: $37,704.19.
• Donald J. Griffin, 28 EMS W28 Lane, North Webster. Chapter 7. Dec. 19. Assets: $73,813. Debts: $70,087.
• Robert Earl Hall and Kimberly Kay Hall, also known as Kimberly Kay Weiss, 1021 Meadows Trailer Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Dec. 10. Assets: $4,240. Debts: $8,957.
• Todd Eugene and Catherine Alberta Kline, 1971 E.Grist Road, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Dec. 15. Assets: $4,550. Debts: $5,866.80.
• Ryan Arden and Lynette Mae Hall, 8215 S. Meridian Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 6. Assets: $2,060. Debts: $6,008.50.
• Lisa Ann Montes, also known as Lisa Ann Wright, 3115 Sandra Lane, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Dec. 11. Assets: $3,450. Debts: $6,220.97.
• June Radene Murphy, 1211 Elizabeth St., Rochester. Chapter 13. Dec. 19. Assets: $43,250. Debts: $34,350.
• Stacey Renee Newman, P.O. Box 193, Claypool. Chapter 7. Dec. 18. Assets: $250. Debts: $6,200.
• Amber Renee Quillen, 702 Ross Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Dec. 23. Assets: $1,600. Debts: $10,732.
• Trevor Michael Skarbek, 1021 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Dec. 22. Assets: $30,140. Debts: $83,759.
• Ralph Edward Slone, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #180, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Dec. 19. Assets: $64,113.86. Debts: $99,711.24.
• Linda Kay Smith, 3663 Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Chapter 13. Dec. 23. Assets: $71,489.61. Debts: $73,490.27.
• Susan K. Stafford, 410 Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Dec. 19. Assets: $8,935. Debts: $30,321.05.
• Craig Lawrence and Deborah Denise Strickler, 9232 E. Wizard of Oz Way, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Dec. 23. Assets: $4,015. Debts: $34,187.
• Thomas Christopher Ward, 513 E. Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Dec. 15. Assets: $10,380. Debts: $50,662.
• Kenneth M. Worley, 1253 S. CR 400W, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Dec. 11. Assets: $60,501. Debts: $271,768.08.
• Dennis Paul Barnes, doing business as Crown Consulting Firm Inc., 1553 Brookview Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 2. Assets: $75,625. Debts: $250,771.
• Reggie Allyn Fisher and Paula Ellen Fisher, also known as Paula Ellen Fielding, 120 W. Van Buren St., P.O. Box 75, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Jan. 6. Assets: $2,700. Debts: $38,511.65.
• Teri Lee Gerrard, 216 N. Walnut St. #13, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Jan. 13. Assets: $21,270.65. Debts: $20,543.52.
• Rita Mae Howard, also known as Rita Mae Betten, 84 W. Lakeside Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Jan. 7. Assets: $3,600. Debts: $9.485.02.
• Shirley Louise Howard, also known as Shirley VanDyke, Shirley Grubbs-Howard and Shirley Grubbs, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #113, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Jan. 7. Assets: $27,750. Debts: $62,824.36.
• Wing Sheung and Vanessa Sue Lee, 902 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 9. Assets: $16,850. Debts: $54,208.44.
• John Wayne North Jr., 206 Church St., Claypool. Chapter 7. Jan. 13. Assets: $1,165. Debts: $15,354.69.
• Wilford and Vikkie Lynn Prater, 657 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Jan. 12. Assets: $223,650. Debts: $323,015.09.
• Jerry Lee and Linda Mae Shnieb, 8075 Ind. 25S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 8. Assets: $63,463. Debts: $92,836.11.
• Milton Anthony Tarlton and Roberta Mae Tarlton, also known as Roberta M. Haynes, 311 W. Center St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Jan. 12. Assets: $4,308.59. Debts: $14,617.13.
• Phillip R. and Jeanna L. Willard, 14598 CR 52, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Jan. 5. Assets: $9,765.26. Debts: $74,715.93.
• Gregory Allen Adams, 9816 N. CR 300E, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Jan. 14. Assets: $900. Debts: $34,390.24.
• Lanny LaMar and Dawn Maureen Fisher, 3758 N. CR 150W, Warsaw, and c/o Jill Miner, EMS B35, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 16. Assets: $102,868.39. Debts: $161,329.51.
• Brian Lee and Melissa Mae Kersey, 208 N. Ecker, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Jan. 16. Assets: $4,190. Debts: $19,222.06.
• Scott Miller, 173-1/2 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Jan. 16. Assets: $1,200. Debts: $12,655.
• Jeremie Alonzo Slone, 4840 E. CR 450S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 14. Assets: $1,912. Debts: $15,744.59.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jeffrey Thomas Short II, 21, Silver Lake, and Latishia Ranee Risner, 20, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Ray Franklin Belcher, 28, and Rachael Mae Evans, 20, both of Barbee Lake Road, Warsaw.
• Michael E. Evans, 40, and Lori A. Ganshorn, 34, both of West CR 825N, Leesburg.
• Joshua Lee Olinger, 21, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Cori Angela Harding, 19, South CR 550W, Warsaw.
• Daniel Alan Plett, 34, Springdale, Ark., and Lynn Annette Oliver, 29, Elder Lane, Winona Lake.
• Aaron David Wilson, 48, and Sheena L. Harris, 40, both of East Keith Street, Pierceton.
• Shawn Eugene Webb, 27, and Dawn M. Brunner, 31, both of West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake.
• Dwight E. Harrell, 68, and Carolyn A. Zehner, 59, both of EMS B21 Lane, Pierceton.
• Gary D. Patrick, 41, and Gillian Angelene Barde, 33, both of Oakwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Gabriel Lynn Blocher, 23, and Kristina Kay Moser, 21, both of Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angelina Garza, $215.78, and Teresa L. Little Hale Brewer, $1,320.99.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Billy and Alicia Crum, $348.87; Dennis D. and Juanita Shumaker, $803.71; Kimberly D. Minear, $1,496.89; John Heckaman, $1,594.85; Jeremy M. and Lynda K. Higgins, $677.51; Timothy and Virginia Holloway, $829; Angela Anglin, $1,001.84; Claude D. Mullins, $950.78; Nina F. Jennings, $1,677.48; Stephen C. and Lisa Ashby, $1,122.27; James H. Dawson, $1,090.62; Roger Lee and Bernadine A. Blair, $1,789.36; Karen R. Howard, $1,319,60; and Teddy and Carol L. Elliott, $1,796.66.
• Brent Wilcoxson and Steve Smith vs. Richard J. Jankowicz. Wilcoxson and Smith ordered to pay Jankowicz's attorney fees of $585.
• Gregory and Heather Colt vs. Phillip Amburgy. Plaintiff awarded $696.52.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela Ring, $191.50; William Ring, $199.50; William N. Hyde, $334.50; Tammy L. Jasso Poole, $284.50; and Maria E. Teel, $214.50.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Jeremy D. Lawlor, 17, Winona Lake; Veronica A. Ashton, 51, Winona Lake; Benjamin T. Shue, 20, North Webster; Kimberly J. Roberts, 32, Warsaw; Michael Howell, 22, Milford; and Kathleen J. Richard, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Rebecca A. Temple, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Martin J. Clemans, 31, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in January was John D. Leininger, 16, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January were Kathleen A. Truman, 38, South Whitley; Steven K. Farmer, 43, Warsaw; Gene A. Cornell, 35, Leesburg; Wade E. Oliver, 23, Warsaw; Kandis B. Davis, 26, Winona Lake; Candace K. Moats, 36, Warsaw; Diane E. Rager, 46, Syracuse; ???Chheun Choeum, 23, Warsaw; Cinda L. Thacker, 20, Syracuse; and Larry W. Richards, 51, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in December were Tina L. Prater, 27, Winona Lake; and William R. Green, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in May was Jeffery S. Staufenbeil, 33, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were Brad M. Eberly, 16, Warsaw; Courtney E. Alberson, 20, Winona Lake; and Kent E. Denlinger, 36, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in December was Daniel B. Cone, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Clinton Brown, 24, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January were Timothy Gibson, 38, South Whitley; Harry D. Sherwood, 41, North Manchester; and Jose Sisneros, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Jonathan C. Mauk, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Gabriel P. Koser, 16, Warsaw, and Paul L. Waugh, 57, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Rodney L. Puterbaugh, 20, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in January were Clinton S. Wadkins, 18, Pierceton, and Javier Ramirez, 22, Warsaw.
Open Container Violation - Fined $25 in January was Juan P. Olivo, 21, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in January was Jamie A. Bulick, 24, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in January was Robert R. Stipp, 17, Cromwell.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Lonnie G. Carter, 35, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Nathan A. Johnson, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Chad D. Stump, 20, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in January were Stanley E. Day, 35, Cromwell, and Josh D. Cumberland, 17, Akron.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Elizabeth Hough, 55, Claypool; Cloyd M. Pruitt, 32, Mentone; Annitta K. Miller, 38, Winona Lake; Aaron P. Hatfield, 17, Claypool; Bradley J. Oberlin, 31, Warsaw; Brian M. Hartman, 21, Warsaw; Larry C. Andrews, 44, Nappanee; Timothy M. Berger, 26, Bourbon; and Kenneth Shepherd, 34, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in December were Eric J. Barker, 27, Leesburg; Enrique Marrufo, 18, Syracuse; and Verna M. Ousley, 56, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in June was Martin J. Clemans, 31, Pierceton.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Kevin M. Galloway, 48, Syracuse; David S. Findley, 16, Warsaw; Jonathon D. Lawlor, 19, Winona Lake; Kishan T. Kishan, 47, Warsaw; William R. Linnemeier, 34, Milford; and Bonnie B. Kurtz, 54, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• William T. Webster died Feb. 9, 1997, at the age of 77, leaving an estate valued at $564,969.74. Beneficiaries: James D. Webster, son, North CR 300W, Warsaw, and James D. Webster, Lorna L. Schori and Beth E. McAfoose, co-trustees of the William T. Webster Trust dated Jan. 15, 1991.
• Helen Joyce Hartup died March 4, 1997, at the age of 80, leaving an estate valued at $210,971.50. Beneficiaries: Terry K. Hartup, son, East McKenna Road, Pierceton; Eddie L. Hartup, son, East Keith Street, Pierceton; Mikol D. Hartup, son, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw; Bruce A. Hartup, son, North Sullivan Lane, Leesburg; Daphne J. Hartup, daughter, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw; Ronda J. Hartup, daughter, Barbee Lake Road, Pierceton; and Debra J. Williams, daughter, Sioux City, Iowa.
• Harvey M. Hollar died March 13, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $478,526. Beneficiaries: Noma Miller, daughter, East John Street, Nappanee; Betty Yoder, daughter, Elkhart; Roland L. Miller, grandson, Goshen; Rhonda Sue Klotz, granddaughter, Beech Road, Nappanee; and Gary and Anthony Yoder, grandsons, both of Elkhart.
• Robert O. White died March 26, 1997, at the age of 80, leaving an estate valued at $194,554.74. Beneficiaries: Mary Ann Bules, daughter, Etna Green; Jim Lee White, son, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse; Mildred Kay Furfaro, daughter, Mishawaka; and Lauretta Sue Holderead, daughter, Muncie.
• Jay B. Bower died April 14, 1997, at the age of 82, leaving an estate valued at $139,455.02. Beneficiary: First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the Enwiler Children's Trust created under the last will and testament of Jay B. Bower, and Kosciusko Community Foundation.
• Ceslas Mary Freehill died March 5, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $128,932.94. Beneficiaries: St. George's Catholic Church, Melvin, Ill.; St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church, East Waco Drive, Syracuse; Patrick Joseph Freehill, nephew, Sherwood, Ore.; Charles Stephen Freehill, nephew, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mary Frances Rickerson, niece, Dover, Fla.; Margaret Ann Buening, niece, Greenwood; Marilyn Louise Jancewicz, niece, River Forest, Ill.; John Ambrose Freehill, nephew, Clarendon Hills, Ill.; James Quinn Freehill, nephew, Streeter, Ill.; and Marsha Ann Kaisner, niece, Fairbury, Ill.
• Evelyn F. Beeson died May 31, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $444,756.99. Beneficiaries: Joseph Beeson, son, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; David L. Beeson, son, Marilyn Avenue, Winona Lake; David E. Beeson, grandson, Bodrheesville, N.Y.; Kathlyn A. Gales, granddaughter, Tampa, Fla.; Stephen E. Beeson, grandson, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake; Sharon K. Klemme, granddaughter, Fridley, Minn.; and Linda S. Francis, granddaughter, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Robert Earl Zent died May 5, 1997, at the age of 89, leaving an estate valued at $358,549.70. Beneficiaries: Kermit Zent, son, East CR 600N, Rochester, and Louise E. Gillum, daughter, Mesa, Ariz.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner vs. Gary Rothenberger, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,498.80 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Grant and M. Annette Karpe vs. Nell Webb, doing business as Main Channel Marina, South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an amount to compensate for breach of warranties on personal watercrafts. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Chester D. Crum, Ellsworth Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Donald W. Landis Jr., West CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,115.73 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Dale L. Bunn, Churubusco, $3,512.82, and Edward A. Waltz Jr., Ind. 13N, Pierceton, $746.
• Newell Companies vs. Jack McKinley, doing business as CDI, also known as Custom Design Interiors, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,631.66 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brunner
Mark M. and Terry L. Brunner, West Side Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 30, 1993, and separated Jan. 17, 1998. There are no minor children.
Stutzman
Robert D. Stutzman, North CR 400W, Milford, and Mary O. Stutzman, Goshen. They were married Jan. 29, 1997, and separated Jan. 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Weaver
Heather E. Weaver, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw, and Ryan B. Weaver, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw. They were married July 8, 1993, and separated Dec. 14, 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:
Complaints
• Container Service Corp. vs. Wabash Valley Mfg. Inc. After a one-day trial, plaintiff awarded $4,163.15, plus interest and court costs. Counterclaim dismissed.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Bobbie and Lorrie Slone. Plaintiff awarded $5,479.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• St. Anthony Medical Center Inc. vs. Robert S. Divine. Plaintiff awarded $383.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Christopher M. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $5,006.31 by default, plus court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Steven R. and Tina S. Hughes. After a one-day trial, plaintiff ordered to take nothing by way of its complaint.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. Steven Gagnon.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Edward Hassenplug vs. Christine Wise Hammer.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Patsy A. (former name Lahr restored) and Donald E. Coleman. Jan. 28.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Agriculture Management Development Inc. and Community Agriculture Services Inc. vs. Mikel Max and Cathryn Eugenie Phebus, South CR 700E, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek possession and sale of all gilts, feeder pigs and other livestock on defendants' farm located on South CR 700E, Pierceton, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Federal National Mortgage Corp. vs. Daniel L. Kessler, Montpelier. Plaintiff seeks $35,190.51 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Farmers Elevator Co., doing business as Rabor Elevator Co., vs. Mikel M. Rubin, also known as Mike Phebus, and Cathy Phebus, South CR 700E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $25,096.35 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Alan Scot Kramer vs. Charles Hubacek, Schererville. Plaintiff seeks $16,000 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Shirley Hathaway vs. Michael L. Miner and Valentine & Miner, a partnership. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for alleged breach of duty and negligence in legal representation. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury and a change of venue.
• Roger H. Buss vs. Bob Johnson, North CR 1350W, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks possession of real estate, termination of land contract and costs incurred.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hossler
Frederic E. and Donna M. Hossler, EMS T15 Lane, Leesburg. They were married April 3, 1976, and separated Jan. 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Parker
Gary L. and Gloria L. Parker, North CR 300E, Syracuse. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated Jan. 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Krebs
Steven L. Krebs, Meadow Drive, Warsaw, and Jeanne L. Krebs, Marietta, Ga. They were married Aug. 27, 1988, and separated July 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
DeFlon
Angela M. DeFlon, North Mill Road, North Manchester, and Lance DeFlon, Columbia City. They were married March 11, 1995, and separated April 20, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. William E. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $52,282.76 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Banc One Mortgage Corp. vs. Paul F. and Belinda L. Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $73,978.02 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. John H. Compton. Plaintiff awarded $66,522.35 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $1,750 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Benjamin Coalson vs. Rodney and Bonnie Hendricks, Greg White, Carole Tooker and Re/Max Rainbow Realtors Inc. of North Webster. Plaintiff awarded $3,951.27, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Carla and Andrew Lester. Plaintiff awarded $2,822.16 by default, plus court costs.
• United Credit Union vs. Belinda and Mark Prater. Plaintiff awarded $989.64 by default, plus court costs.
• Mickie Pontius vs. Jimmy Gayheart. Plaintiff awarded $2,520 by default, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs, and title to vehicle.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. William E. Shepherd and First National Bank of Warsaw. This case is dismissed against FNBW only.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Progressive Insurance Co. and James A. and James E.Waldrop. This case is dismissed against Progressive only and remains pending against other defendants.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Joseph and Josephine Zawistowski vs. Zimmer Inc.
• Barbara C. and Robert Barefoot vs. Maxie E. Smith.
• Rocky and Tara Eileen Bays vs. Myles R. Wolfe.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Union National Bank v. Dan J. and Lorraine L. Chamberlin and Household Finance Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Edmund E Jr. and Amy E. Richards. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Jan. 20.
• Angelica Maria and David C. Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63 per week in child support. Jan. 22.
• Tracey E. (former name Mark restored) and Jerry A. Hooker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 22.
• Sheri A. and Richard A. Courson. Jan. 22.
• Dennis L. and Mary E. Koselke. Jan. 22.
• Victoria M. and Bryan Leallen May. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $89 per week in child support. Jan. 26.
• Steven C. Wise and Charity D. (former name Zimmerman restored). Jan. 27.
• Ronda L. (former name Keys restored) and Kenneth D. Hartman. Jan. 27.
• Jonathan ???Buckanan and Sally (former name Wiersema restored). Jan. 28.
• Tanya Lynn and Wayne A. Irvin. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 30.
• Terry Lee Loe and Shawna Rose Hawk Brubaker-Loe. Feb. 2.
• Jane A. and Delano Wyatt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $550 per month in child support. Feb. 2.
• Lorree and James Mench. Feb. 2.
• Dennis E. and Sally J. England. Feb. 3.
• Rachel and Harold Walters. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Feb. 4.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Debra and Richard England.
• Richard L. and Stephanie A. McGlynn.
Other Action
• Bruce D. Reinhart's request for a hardship license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Larry and Robin A. Babrick, 2803 N. CR 650E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Dec. 19. Assets: $97,140. Debts: $137,677.11.
• Tab Leon Baldridge, 5397 W. Finch Road, Claypool. Chapter 7. Dec. 11. Assets: $8,175. Debts: $24,826.56.
• Anthony Dale and Nina Jean Boyd, 5895 N. CR 200W, Rochester. Chapter 7. Dec. 12. Assets: $60,508. Debts: $75,983.06.
• Robert Wayne Eatmon Sr., 1519 E. Lucas St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Dec. 12. Assets: $434. Debts: $19,775.35.
• Albert F. Graham and Suzanne K. Graham, also known as Suzanne Fulton, 417 Westwood #205, Rochester, and 1604 Madison St. #3, Rochester. Chapter 7. Dec. 24. Assets: $4,835. Debts: $37,704.19.
• Donald J. Griffin, 28 EMS W28 Lane, North Webster. Chapter 7. Dec. 19. Assets: $73,813. Debts: $70,087.
• Robert Earl Hall and Kimberly Kay Hall, also known as Kimberly Kay Weiss, 1021 Meadows Trailer Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Dec. 10. Assets: $4,240. Debts: $8,957.
• Todd Eugene and Catherine Alberta Kline, 1971 E.Grist Road, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Dec. 15. Assets: $4,550. Debts: $5,866.80.
• Ryan Arden and Lynette Mae Hall, 8215 S. Meridian Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 6. Assets: $2,060. Debts: $6,008.50.
• Lisa Ann Montes, also known as Lisa Ann Wright, 3115 Sandra Lane, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Dec. 11. Assets: $3,450. Debts: $6,220.97.
• June Radene Murphy, 1211 Elizabeth St., Rochester. Chapter 13. Dec. 19. Assets: $43,250. Debts: $34,350.
• Stacey Renee Newman, P.O. Box 193, Claypool. Chapter 7. Dec. 18. Assets: $250. Debts: $6,200.
• Amber Renee Quillen, 702 Ross Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Dec. 23. Assets: $1,600. Debts: $10,732.
• Trevor Michael Skarbek, 1021 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Dec. 22. Assets: $30,140. Debts: $83,759.
• Ralph Edward Slone, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #180, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Dec. 19. Assets: $64,113.86. Debts: $99,711.24.
• Linda Kay Smith, 3663 Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Chapter 13. Dec. 23. Assets: $71,489.61. Debts: $73,490.27.
• Susan K. Stafford, 410 Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Dec. 19. Assets: $8,935. Debts: $30,321.05.
• Craig Lawrence and Deborah Denise Strickler, 9232 E. Wizard of Oz Way, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Dec. 23. Assets: $4,015. Debts: $34,187.
• Thomas Christopher Ward, 513 E. Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Dec. 15. Assets: $10,380. Debts: $50,662.
• Kenneth M. Worley, 1253 S. CR 400W, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Dec. 11. Assets: $60,501. Debts: $271,768.08.
• Dennis Paul Barnes, doing business as Crown Consulting Firm Inc., 1553 Brookview Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 2. Assets: $75,625. Debts: $250,771.
• Reggie Allyn Fisher and Paula Ellen Fisher, also known as Paula Ellen Fielding, 120 W. Van Buren St., P.O. Box 75, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Jan. 6. Assets: $2,700. Debts: $38,511.65.
• Teri Lee Gerrard, 216 N. Walnut St. #13, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Jan. 13. Assets: $21,270.65. Debts: $20,543.52.
• Rita Mae Howard, also known as Rita Mae Betten, 84 W. Lakeside Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Jan. 7. Assets: $3,600. Debts: $9.485.02.
• Shirley Louise Howard, also known as Shirley VanDyke, Shirley Grubbs-Howard and Shirley Grubbs, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #113, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Jan. 7. Assets: $27,750. Debts: $62,824.36.
• Wing Sheung and Vanessa Sue Lee, 902 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 9. Assets: $16,850. Debts: $54,208.44.
• John Wayne North Jr., 206 Church St., Claypool. Chapter 7. Jan. 13. Assets: $1,165. Debts: $15,354.69.
• Wilford and Vikkie Lynn Prater, 657 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Jan. 12. Assets: $223,650. Debts: $323,015.09.
• Jerry Lee and Linda Mae Shnieb, 8075 Ind. 25S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 8. Assets: $63,463. Debts: $92,836.11.
• Milton Anthony Tarlton and Roberta Mae Tarlton, also known as Roberta M. Haynes, 311 W. Center St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Jan. 12. Assets: $4,308.59. Debts: $14,617.13.
• Phillip R. and Jeanna L. Willard, 14598 CR 52, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Jan. 5. Assets: $9,765.26. Debts: $74,715.93.
• Gregory Allen Adams, 9816 N. CR 300E, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Jan. 14. Assets: $900. Debts: $34,390.24.
• Lanny LaMar and Dawn Maureen Fisher, 3758 N. CR 150W, Warsaw, and c/o Jill Miner, EMS B35, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 16. Assets: $102,868.39. Debts: $161,329.51.
• Brian Lee and Melissa Mae Kersey, 208 N. Ecker, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Jan. 16. Assets: $4,190. Debts: $19,222.06.
• Scott Miller, 173-1/2 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Jan. 16. Assets: $1,200. Debts: $12,655.
• Jeremie Alonzo Slone, 4840 E. CR 450S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 14. Assets: $1,912. Debts: $15,744.59.
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