Times-Union Court News 02-12-2002
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:
• Douglas William Aden, 75, East Country Cove Drive, Syracuse, and Sheila Irene Bowen, 60, EMS B42E Lane, Leesburg.
• Jason Michael Banghart, 26, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Ruth Louise Klein, 22, West Shilling Road, Mentone.
• Steven E. Conley, 31, and Jennifer Annette Slone, 24, both of East CR 100S, Pierceton.
• Larry G. Fields, 41, and Valaree D. Swain, 45, both of South Buffalo Street, Warsaw.
• Andrew D. Jervis, 32, and Peggy L. Brubaker, 43, both of Wexford Place, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Devon Konkle, 29, and Krystal Leigh Bennett, 20, both of West Swick Road, Claypool.
• Steven Daniel Lerch, 20, and Crystal Marie Cannon, 18, both of East Bayview Drive, Syracuse.
• Donald E. Sloan, 45, and Gloria J. Elliott, 42, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Kyle Steven Twigg, 27, and Jody Michelle Yates, 21, both of South CR 700E, North Manchester.
• Harry A. Wittig, 61, EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg, and Caroline S. Herring, 54, EMS B8 Lane, 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:
• CreditMax v. Charles J. Pavlik. Plaintiff awarded $1,010.83.
• Danny L. Reynolds v. Brian R. Lundin and Ellen Jean Straughan. Plaintiff awarded $4,294.96.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Susan Bennett Patrick, $86.50; Kathy Emmons, $86.50; Cami K. Miller, $98.95; Maggie Smiley, $98.95; Alicia Honeycutt, $94.30; Estelle Neddef, $193.25; Carson and Shelly May, $330.64; and Ryan and Jennifer Hatfield, $86.50.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Johnny L. Helton. Plaintiff awarded $982.01.
• Warsaw Place Apartments v. Jason Havard. Plaintiff awarded $1,024.94.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Everett and Lisa Hite. Plaintiff awarded $296.86.
• Michael O'Connor v. Darrell Ruch. Plaintiff awarded $1,650.
• J.W. Johnson v. John Burnau. Plaintiff awarded $422.22.
• Tanya Helser, doing business as Helser Carpet, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Matt Trier, $1,941.11, and Jeff Pipenger, $435.60.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Walter Westerman, $117.13; Laura J. and Brian Franklin Shroyer, $1,431.96; Denver Craft, $132.31; James Elder, $132; William L. Greenwood, judgment; Lisa G. Hall, $111; Frank Hefner, $189.44; Steven F. Hively, $1,399.67; Jill Anne Lacy, $459.16; Roseanna L. Lindstrom, $2,306.85;
Also, Billy G. Patrick, $88.20; Isaiah Neer, $66.40; Mark A. and Bonnie L. Poe, $795.18; Barbara Rohr, $1,520.93; Carol Smith, $142.87; Rebecca M. Smith, $671.95; Christy L. Stover, $15.96; James M. Tackett, $561.39; Connie J. Kern Walter, $35; Harold T. Walters, $25; and Sherri Young, $75.60.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Taylor, $305.47; Anthony Wayne Pollard, $305.47; Paula G. Sprunger, $1,369.21; David M. Willmert, $660.38; Tonya Ray, $902.61; and James O. and Rose L. Elliott, $371.31.
• Warsaw Community Schools v. Taggett Allen. Plaintiff awarded $85.21.
• David Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Timothy Todd, $304.64; Angela Keener, $555.13; Margaret Walton, $438.79; Maudie Owens, $200.29; and Arne Brennaman, $1,274.70.
• Frauhiger Realty Co., LLC, v. Roger Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $760.
• Ralph and Joellen L. Fitch v. Mark Looney and Carrie Steinbicer. Plaintiff awarded $1,059.41.
• Grauel Enterprises v. Sharon Wray-Campbell. Plaintiff awarded $2,596.22.
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Naomi McCurdy, $760, and Georgia Ibarra, $1,650.
• J&M Gravel Corp. v. J. Phillips, doing business as Phillips Excavating. Plaintiff awarded $1,078.41.
• Paul A. Stoelting v. Christina L. Beaman. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Heather Lenfestey. Plaintiff awarded $557.48.
• Paul and Clara Popenfoose v. Debbie Lozano. Plaintiff awarded $154.99.
• Herbert K. and Janet M. Vaught v. Lee and Michelle Hines. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Ernie Rogers v. Kim D. Sheller. Plaintiff awarded $1,071.48.
• Jackie T. and John B. Driscoll v. Monika Shaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,163.58.
• First Federal Savings awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert R. Mansfield III, $228.52; Nick R. and Rhonda J. Baldwin, $251.58; Kenneth L. and Rachel R. Skaggs, $1,096.85; Jason A. Jones and Jason Jones, doing business as Knik Knak Shak, $419.78; James W. and Christina D. Benefiel, $115.64; Danny F. and Benny D. Warren, $120; Don and Diane Hicks, $544.26; Mitch R. and Billie J. Houtz, $530.21; and Gary Thornburg and Angela Dixie, $288.71.
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 $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Scott D. Hoffman, 21, North Manchester; Dale A. Neumeyer, 36, Nappanee; Jessica R. Ulanowicz, 18, Etna Green; Heidi M. Shock, 16, Pierceton; Derek Himes, 20, Claypool; Jeffrey M. Feeney, 28, Syracuse; Christopher A. Bales, 16, Syracuse; Nathan Goldenberg, 19, Syracuse; Jose Hernandez, 23, Warsaw; Troy A. Miller, 28, Pierceton;
Also, Kyle A. Swihart, 19, Syracuse; Pia C. Thystrup, 29, Pierceton; Sean V. Brennaman, 16, Syracuse; Heather M. Smith, 17, Warsaw; and Michelle L. Williams, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were James E. Cole, 50, Cromwell; Heidi L. Hardy, 27, Cromwell; Kari A. Cowan, 30, Syracuse; and Juan C. Jimenez, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in November were Heather N. Hale, 18, Warsaw; Joseph C. Salvo, 35, Syracuse;
Fined $27 in July was George B. Phillips, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Carlos R. Wireman, 40, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in March was Amy J. Dickerhoff, 33, Mentone.
Fined $12 in January were Cloie R. Bradley, 20, Warsaw; Lester A. Phipps, 69, Warsaw; Daniel C. Fellabaum, 23, Warsaw; Jackie J. Whitesell, 24, Warsaw; Brandon M. Stanifer, 16, Nappanee; Dustin A. France, 17, Warsaw; Matthew M. Kubacki, 16, Syracuse; Clayton J. Eppley, 16, Leesburg; Daniel L. Hamby, 30, Cromwell; Shane Newsome, 30, Warsaw;
Also, Kevin M. Newcomer, 18, Syracuse; Joshua L. Gonzalez, 19, Warsaw; Tyler S. Colt, 16, Warsaw; Evan P. Fish, 23, Warsaw; Andres E. Martinez, 51, Warsaw; and K. Fred Hathaway, 65, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in June was Janet A. Ritenour, 45, Milford.
Fined $7 in January were Benjamin R. Sweeny, 19, Warsaw; Patrick L. Higgins, 48, Warsaw; Rena L. Peachy, 16, Syracuse; Jared D. Meerzo, 18, Warsaw; Shane M. Kerr, 21, Pierceton; and Mark R. Alspaugh, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Rachelle A. Bickel, 41, Syracuse; Sean R. Ream, 29, North Manchester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Michael C. Engle, 28, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November were Christopher A. Breidinger, 30, Warsaw, and David M. Rosas, 21, Akron.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Jimmie G. Kuhn, 63, Milford; Manuel Lopez, 28, Warsaw; Jessica R. Wagner, 21, Warsaw; Eugene E. Momeyer, 39, Warsaw; Lindsay M. Senders, 16, Milford; Cristobal Hernandez, 22, Warsaw;
Fined $7 in December were Michael Schuh Jr., 19, Warsaw; Angela L. Goralczyk, 31, Syracuse; Christopher A. Breidinger, 30, Warsaw; and Rafael Guevara, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Sarah L. Kellogg, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Joshua E. Adkins, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were Michell M. Coffelt, 35, Warsaw; Rupam Chaudhury, 29, Warsaw; Denise T. Woodward, 16, North Webster; Kale A. Elkins, 18, Warsaw; Austin G. Baugh, 17, Rochester; Gonzalo Cielo, 21, Warsaw; and Krista Brumbaugh, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in December were Ronald W. Upson, 32, Warsaw, and Matthew D. Miles, 16, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January were Christine C. Fleming, 40, Warsaw; Thomas S. Armey, 25, Warsaw; and Joshua L. Keener, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November was Jason L. Stidams, 24, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Daniel R. King, 38, Leesburg; Karen L. Van Curen, 53, Winona Lake; Kenyon A. Lybarger, 48, North Manchester; Neyra Rodriguez, 25, Nappanee; Eric P. Callhan, 26, Nappanee; and Corbett Frazier, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Melissa A. Thompson, 33, Warsaw, and Patience F. Petre, 27, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Roger A. Fitzpatrick, 40, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Headlights - Fined $7 in January was Pablo Navarro, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in January was Arturo Vallejo, 23, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Devin R. Heldenbrand, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in December was Jacob Rupert, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in October was Rafael Martinez, 21, South Whitley.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in January was Lawrence T. Clark, 56, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in December was Valentino Gonzalez, 31, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December was Aimee E. Hamilton, 28, North Manchester.
Fined $25 in December was Derek G. Campbell, 18, North Manchester.
Fined $75 in September was Ronald J. Maclagan, 55, Pierceton.
Fined $150 in August was Bruce S. Helton, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August was Joshua J. Hollinger, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Jeffery R. Price, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in July was Michael F. Wilson, 59, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Sheri N. Robinson, 21, Warsaw.
Passing In A No-Passing Zone - Fined $7 in December was Laura D. Haywood, 25, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in July was Trent M. Burlingame, 37, Cromwell.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Jose E. Rojas, 20, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in December was Emmanuel Crace, 18, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Fine $1 in December was Kimberly D. Manns, 31, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in June was Steven M. Shepherd, 31, Leesburg.
The following person also paid $79 in court costs:
Loitering - Fined $50 in January was Wesley E. Manns, 20, Akron.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Armando Ortega, 23, Nappanee; Michel D. Hamman, 34, Warsaw; Erin L. Densmore, 20, Pierceton; Don Martin, 46, Syracuse; Jason R. Allison, 22, Leesburg; Melinda S. Drang, 25, Winona Lake; Donna D. Stuck, 37, Cromwell; Eloy Velasquez, 20, Warsaw; Benjamin R. Sweeny, 19, Warsaw; Kathy L. Roberts, 36, Claypool;
Also, Connie M. Powell, 47, Etna Green; James E. Eash, 18, Nappanee; Jeffrey E. Felgar, 31, North Manchester; Manuel Lopez, 28, Warsaw; Lucille M. Kittrell, 44, Warsaw; Johnny Hartbarger, 35, Tippecanoe; Chloe M. Rowe, 78, Tippecanoe; Whitt A. Huffer, 18, Warsaw; Franklin C. Shepherd, 30, Warsaw; and Joseph M. Keenan, 43, Mentone.
Fined $20 in December were Jeremy A. Evans, 20, Silver Lake; Janet L. Ong, 34, Warsaw; Tara L. Hively, 24, Warsaw; Christina K. Endicott, 28, Warsaw; Rusine A. Pudis, 55, North Manchester; Susan C. Rathke, 52, Milford; David L. Culler, 40, Syracuse; Donna R. Panula, 42, Warsaw; Darten G. Fields, 18, Larwill; April L. Lloyd, 22, Winona Lake;
Also, Robert C. Butler, 32, Pierceton; David L. Shoemaker, 31, Bourbon; Scott C. Owens, 31, Winona Lake; Quentin S. Blackford, 23, Bourbon; Brandon C. Kelly, 18, Warsaw; Timothy L. Trueblood, 21, Nappanee; Crystal L. Harmon, 18, Warsaw; and Rafael Guevara, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October were Dyrs Owens, 49, Winona Lake; Larry D. Hill, 32, North Webster;
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in January was Stanley J. Flora, 39, Nappanee.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Douglas Blanton Jr., East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,134.36 due on contract.
• One Beacon Insurance v. Krystal Leasure, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,330 as paid to insured claimant, Larry Wentz, after an April 18, 2001, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contract, plus court costs: Shirley Hurt, North Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw, $4,208.28, and Jason L. Tusing, North Lake Street, Warsaw, $1,998.17.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Ryan D. and Tina L. Becker, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,350.91 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Helen Cook, Kokomo. Plaintiff seeks that Cook cease and desist using real estate on West Swan Court in Oak Grove Beach on Palestine Lake as an automobile graveyard/junkyard, plus court costs and that penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Yolanda C. Vela, North Parker Street Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,023.24 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
White
Mary-Ellen White, Palm Drive, Syracuse, and Lon Dale White, North Second Trail, North Webster. They were married April 1, 1997, and separated Oct. 1, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Joy Ryerson. Plaintiff awarded $6,493.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Todd L. Cornett. Plaintiff awarded $7,661.72 by default.
• Westfield Acceptance v. Michael R. Braden. Plaintiff awarded $587.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Ryan Becker. Plaintiff awarded $1,553.72 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., v. Mike Hartley. Plaintiff awarded $619.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. the estate of Wilma G. Gross.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Lori Thomas.
• National City Bank v. Teressa D. Johnson.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Steven A. Salzwedel.
• Bambi's Roofing Inc. v. Kaleidoscope Interiors, doing business as Courthouse Coffee.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Della Jane (former name McDonald restored) and Gary Baldridge. Jan. 29.
• Katrina (former name Mellott restored) and Gregory McCleese. Feb. 1.
• Candria and Robert Hamilton. Feb. 1.
Other Action
• John P. Sr. and Katherine M. Burns v. The Elrod Group Inc. and Merlyn Michele and Dorothy Sue Elrod. Vern K. Landis is appointed receiver in this case.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Gragg Equipment Co. v. Interstate Building Contractor and Tim and Terry Ourada, all of Cozad, Neb. Plaintiff seeks $8,695 due on lease agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Barbara M. Minear v. Shori Food Enterprises Inc., doing business as Kentucky Fried Chicken of Warsaw, also known as KFC of Warsaw, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Feb. 20, 2000, fall at the business. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• James Egolf v. Berchel Richardson, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a March 6, 2000, attack by Richardson's dogs while Egolf was riding his bicycle on West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Manuel A. and Jill Contreras v. Floyd Miller. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 6, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 900N and 500W involving Miller's horse. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Owen and Sandra Cobburn, East Willow Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order for compliance with an order to remove trash from property. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• MERS, as nominee for Future Funding Corp., v. Heather A. Kendrick, EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $75,402.48 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.
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., v. Patrick C. Till, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $85,540.77 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.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Gilliam Tuggle, Frankfort; Sandra Tuggle, Warsaw; Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters, Fort Wayne; and John and Jane Doe, West CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $42,042.67 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.
• Herbert and Mary J. Neff v. Chris and Sharon Fowler, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek that (1) the deed executed by Mary Neff by declared fraudulent and void, plus court costs; (2) a declaratory judgment voiding the mechanic's lien filed by Sharon Fowler; (3) $17,293.50 for one-half of the taxes due on the property during the time that Sharon Fowler lived there; (4) $7,630 for breach of oral agreement; (5) possession of property wrongfully detained or, in the alternative, $25,000 for its value, plus treble damages of $75,000 for the unauthorized control of the property. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and attorney fees.
• Cecelia Keiser v. Dan and Sonya Riffle, South Main Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $19,133.92 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Cathy Dickinson, East North Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an order for compliance with an order to remove structure deemed a public nuisance from property. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Equity One Inc. v. Jesus G. and Elida T. Hernandez, Lura Circle Drive, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,497.79 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Frauhiger Realty, LLC, v. Real Services of St. Joseph County Inc., South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $4,830 for breach of lease agreement, plus court costs.
• National City Bank v. Stefanie Mudd, Indianapolis, and Mesude Mudd, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,254.71 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baldridge
Lon and Ann Marie Baldridge, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 2, 2000, and separated Jan. 12, 2002. There are no minor children.
Caudill
Michele Caudill, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse, and Donald Caudill, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 15, 1988, and separated Jan. 3, 2002. There are two minor children.
Cox
Anthony P. Cox, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Stephanie L. Cox, West CR 600S, Claypool. They were married July 19, 1974, and separated June 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
Harker
Kimberly Michelle Harker, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Colin Harker, Wolf Lake. They were married Feb. 24, 1996, and separated Dec. 27, 2001. There are two minor children.
Hicks
Gerry Hicks, Riverside Drive, Warsaw, and Margie Hicks, Warsaw. They were married May 8, 2001, and separated Jan. 17, 2002. There are no minor children.
Losey
Kristine Losey, Warsaw, and Keith Fleet Losey, North Lincoln Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 29, 1979, and separated Jan. 28, 2002. There are two minor children.
Railsback
Tina Marie Railsback, East Main Street, Mentone, and Richard Lee Railsback, South CR 900W, Etna Green. They were married Oct. 16, 1992, and separated Dec. 28, 2001. There are no minor children.
Sitts
Brenda Sitts, East Main Street, Mentone, and Ricky Sitts, South CR 700W, Mentone. They were married Dec. 22, 1986, and separated Dec. 28, 2001. There are two minor children.
Slater
Rita Slater, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Steven Slater, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated May 31, 2001. There are no minor children.
Vermillion
Danielle Vermillion, East CR 100S, Pierceton, and Matthew L. Vermillion, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. They were married April 2, 1989, and separated Jan. 25, 2002. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Marc D. Barnett, et al. Plaintiff awarded $68,510.41 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.
• Kerry Hughes v. Matthew Trier. Plaintiff awarded $25,000 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Anthony J. and Dawn E. Arnold and Citifinancial Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $64,349.23 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.
• Citicapital Commercial Corp. v. Marshall D. Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $9,015.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Steven Quist. Plaintiff awarded $8,742.10 by default, plus court costs.
• Jerry Stouder v. Roxanne Parker. Stouder is declared sole owner of real estate in question and Parker has no claim to it.
Name Change
• Jennifer Louise Johnson's request to change her name to Jennifer Louise Simpson is restored.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Susan and Steve E. Heckaman, et al. This case is dismissed as to DIL-2 Inc. only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Austin Guerrero, a minor by his next friend, Melissa Guerrero, v. Gallant Insurance Co.
• Troy A. and Jo E. Dirck.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Gilliam G. and Sandra F. Tuggle, First Plus Consumer Finance and Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sharon L. and Robert E. Brown. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $115.50 per week in child support. Jan. 28.
• Teresa (former name Chilcutt restored) and Kevin Kyle. Jan. 30.
• Carol J. and Donald W. Kennedy. Feb. 1.
• Thomas Christopher and Brandy Jo Ward. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Feb. 1.
• Paul and Dawn Bumbaugh. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Feb. 1.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Tamara Jo and Gary Lynn Morgan Jr.
• Constance J. and James M. Adams. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Douglas William Aden, 75, East Country Cove Drive, Syracuse, and Sheila Irene Bowen, 60, EMS B42E Lane, Leesburg.
• Jason Michael Banghart, 26, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Ruth Louise Klein, 22, West Shilling Road, Mentone.
• Steven E. Conley, 31, and Jennifer Annette Slone, 24, both of East CR 100S, Pierceton.
• Larry G. Fields, 41, and Valaree D. Swain, 45, both of South Buffalo Street, Warsaw.
• Andrew D. Jervis, 32, and Peggy L. Brubaker, 43, both of Wexford Place, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Devon Konkle, 29, and Krystal Leigh Bennett, 20, both of West Swick Road, Claypool.
• Steven Daniel Lerch, 20, and Crystal Marie Cannon, 18, both of East Bayview Drive, Syracuse.
• Donald E. Sloan, 45, and Gloria J. Elliott, 42, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Kyle Steven Twigg, 27, and Jody Michelle Yates, 21, both of South CR 700E, North Manchester.
• Harry A. Wittig, 61, EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg, and Caroline S. Herring, 54, EMS B8 Lane, 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:
• CreditMax v. Charles J. Pavlik. Plaintiff awarded $1,010.83.
• Danny L. Reynolds v. Brian R. Lundin and Ellen Jean Straughan. Plaintiff awarded $4,294.96.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Susan Bennett Patrick, $86.50; Kathy Emmons, $86.50; Cami K. Miller, $98.95; Maggie Smiley, $98.95; Alicia Honeycutt, $94.30; Estelle Neddef, $193.25; Carson and Shelly May, $330.64; and Ryan and Jennifer Hatfield, $86.50.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Johnny L. Helton. Plaintiff awarded $982.01.
• Warsaw Place Apartments v. Jason Havard. Plaintiff awarded $1,024.94.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Everett and Lisa Hite. Plaintiff awarded $296.86.
• Michael O'Connor v. Darrell Ruch. Plaintiff awarded $1,650.
• J.W. Johnson v. John Burnau. Plaintiff awarded $422.22.
• Tanya Helser, doing business as Helser Carpet, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Matt Trier, $1,941.11, and Jeff Pipenger, $435.60.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Walter Westerman, $117.13; Laura J. and Brian Franklin Shroyer, $1,431.96; Denver Craft, $132.31; James Elder, $132; William L. Greenwood, judgment; Lisa G. Hall, $111; Frank Hefner, $189.44; Steven F. Hively, $1,399.67; Jill Anne Lacy, $459.16; Roseanna L. Lindstrom, $2,306.85;
Also, Billy G. Patrick, $88.20; Isaiah Neer, $66.40; Mark A. and Bonnie L. Poe, $795.18; Barbara Rohr, $1,520.93; Carol Smith, $142.87; Rebecca M. Smith, $671.95; Christy L. Stover, $15.96; James M. Tackett, $561.39; Connie J. Kern Walter, $35; Harold T. Walters, $25; and Sherri Young, $75.60.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Taylor, $305.47; Anthony Wayne Pollard, $305.47; Paula G. Sprunger, $1,369.21; David M. Willmert, $660.38; Tonya Ray, $902.61; and James O. and Rose L. Elliott, $371.31.
• Warsaw Community Schools v. Taggett Allen. Plaintiff awarded $85.21.
• David Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Timothy Todd, $304.64; Angela Keener, $555.13; Margaret Walton, $438.79; Maudie Owens, $200.29; and Arne Brennaman, $1,274.70.
• Frauhiger Realty Co., LLC, v. Roger Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $760.
• Ralph and Joellen L. Fitch v. Mark Looney and Carrie Steinbicer. Plaintiff awarded $1,059.41.
• Grauel Enterprises v. Sharon Wray-Campbell. Plaintiff awarded $2,596.22.
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Naomi McCurdy, $760, and Georgia Ibarra, $1,650.
• J&M Gravel Corp. v. J. Phillips, doing business as Phillips Excavating. Plaintiff awarded $1,078.41.
• Paul A. Stoelting v. Christina L. Beaman. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Heather Lenfestey. Plaintiff awarded $557.48.
• Paul and Clara Popenfoose v. Debbie Lozano. Plaintiff awarded $154.99.
• Herbert K. and Janet M. Vaught v. Lee and Michelle Hines. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Ernie Rogers v. Kim D. Sheller. Plaintiff awarded $1,071.48.
• Jackie T. and John B. Driscoll v. Monika Shaw. Plaintiff awarded $1,163.58.
• First Federal Savings awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert R. Mansfield III, $228.52; Nick R. and Rhonda J. Baldwin, $251.58; Kenneth L. and Rachel R. Skaggs, $1,096.85; Jason A. Jones and Jason Jones, doing business as Knik Knak Shak, $419.78; James W. and Christina D. Benefiel, $115.64; Danny F. and Benny D. Warren, $120; Don and Diane Hicks, $544.26; Mitch R. and Billie J. Houtz, $530.21; and Gary Thornburg and Angela Dixie, $288.71.
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 $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Scott D. Hoffman, 21, North Manchester; Dale A. Neumeyer, 36, Nappanee; Jessica R. Ulanowicz, 18, Etna Green; Heidi M. Shock, 16, Pierceton; Derek Himes, 20, Claypool; Jeffrey M. Feeney, 28, Syracuse; Christopher A. Bales, 16, Syracuse; Nathan Goldenberg, 19, Syracuse; Jose Hernandez, 23, Warsaw; Troy A. Miller, 28, Pierceton;
Also, Kyle A. Swihart, 19, Syracuse; Pia C. Thystrup, 29, Pierceton; Sean V. Brennaman, 16, Syracuse; Heather M. Smith, 17, Warsaw; and Michelle L. Williams, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were James E. Cole, 50, Cromwell; Heidi L. Hardy, 27, Cromwell; Kari A. Cowan, 30, Syracuse; and Juan C. Jimenez, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in November were Heather N. Hale, 18, Warsaw; Joseph C. Salvo, 35, Syracuse;
Fined $27 in July was George B. Phillips, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Carlos R. Wireman, 40, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in March was Amy J. Dickerhoff, 33, Mentone.
Fined $12 in January were Cloie R. Bradley, 20, Warsaw; Lester A. Phipps, 69, Warsaw; Daniel C. Fellabaum, 23, Warsaw; Jackie J. Whitesell, 24, Warsaw; Brandon M. Stanifer, 16, Nappanee; Dustin A. France, 17, Warsaw; Matthew M. Kubacki, 16, Syracuse; Clayton J. Eppley, 16, Leesburg; Daniel L. Hamby, 30, Cromwell; Shane Newsome, 30, Warsaw;
Also, Kevin M. Newcomer, 18, Syracuse; Joshua L. Gonzalez, 19, Warsaw; Tyler S. Colt, 16, Warsaw; Evan P. Fish, 23, Warsaw; Andres E. Martinez, 51, Warsaw; and K. Fred Hathaway, 65, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in June was Janet A. Ritenour, 45, Milford.
Fined $7 in January were Benjamin R. Sweeny, 19, Warsaw; Patrick L. Higgins, 48, Warsaw; Rena L. Peachy, 16, Syracuse; Jared D. Meerzo, 18, Warsaw; Shane M. Kerr, 21, Pierceton; and Mark R. Alspaugh, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Rachelle A. Bickel, 41, Syracuse; Sean R. Ream, 29, North Manchester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Michael C. Engle, 28, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November were Christopher A. Breidinger, 30, Warsaw, and David M. Rosas, 21, Akron.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Jimmie G. Kuhn, 63, Milford; Manuel Lopez, 28, Warsaw; Jessica R. Wagner, 21, Warsaw; Eugene E. Momeyer, 39, Warsaw; Lindsay M. Senders, 16, Milford; Cristobal Hernandez, 22, Warsaw;
Fined $7 in December were Michael Schuh Jr., 19, Warsaw; Angela L. Goralczyk, 31, Syracuse; Christopher A. Breidinger, 30, Warsaw; and Rafael Guevara, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Sarah L. Kellogg, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Joshua E. Adkins, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were Michell M. Coffelt, 35, Warsaw; Rupam Chaudhury, 29, Warsaw; Denise T. Woodward, 16, North Webster; Kale A. Elkins, 18, Warsaw; Austin G. Baugh, 17, Rochester; Gonzalo Cielo, 21, Warsaw; and Krista Brumbaugh, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in December were Ronald W. Upson, 32, Warsaw, and Matthew D. Miles, 16, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January were Christine C. Fleming, 40, Warsaw; Thomas S. Armey, 25, Warsaw; and Joshua L. Keener, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November was Jason L. Stidams, 24, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Daniel R. King, 38, Leesburg; Karen L. Van Curen, 53, Winona Lake; Kenyon A. Lybarger, 48, North Manchester; Neyra Rodriguez, 25, Nappanee; Eric P. Callhan, 26, Nappanee; and Corbett Frazier, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Melissa A. Thompson, 33, Warsaw, and Patience F. Petre, 27, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Roger A. Fitzpatrick, 40, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Headlights - Fined $7 in January was Pablo Navarro, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in January was Arturo Vallejo, 23, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Devin R. Heldenbrand, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in December was Jacob Rupert, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in October was Rafael Martinez, 21, South Whitley.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in January was Lawrence T. Clark, 56, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in December was Valentino Gonzalez, 31, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December was Aimee E. Hamilton, 28, North Manchester.
Fined $25 in December was Derek G. Campbell, 18, North Manchester.
Fined $75 in September was Ronald J. Maclagan, 55, Pierceton.
Fined $150 in August was Bruce S. Helton, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August was Joshua J. Hollinger, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Jeffery R. Price, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in July was Michael F. Wilson, 59, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Sheri N. Robinson, 21, Warsaw.
Passing In A No-Passing Zone - Fined $7 in December was Laura D. Haywood, 25, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in July was Trent M. Burlingame, 37, Cromwell.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Jose E. Rojas, 20, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in December was Emmanuel Crace, 18, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Fine $1 in December was Kimberly D. Manns, 31, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in June was Steven M. Shepherd, 31, Leesburg.
The following person also paid $79 in court costs:
Loitering - Fined $50 in January was Wesley E. Manns, 20, Akron.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Armando Ortega, 23, Nappanee; Michel D. Hamman, 34, Warsaw; Erin L. Densmore, 20, Pierceton; Don Martin, 46, Syracuse; Jason R. Allison, 22, Leesburg; Melinda S. Drang, 25, Winona Lake; Donna D. Stuck, 37, Cromwell; Eloy Velasquez, 20, Warsaw; Benjamin R. Sweeny, 19, Warsaw; Kathy L. Roberts, 36, Claypool;
Also, Connie M. Powell, 47, Etna Green; James E. Eash, 18, Nappanee; Jeffrey E. Felgar, 31, North Manchester; Manuel Lopez, 28, Warsaw; Lucille M. Kittrell, 44, Warsaw; Johnny Hartbarger, 35, Tippecanoe; Chloe M. Rowe, 78, Tippecanoe; Whitt A. Huffer, 18, Warsaw; Franklin C. Shepherd, 30, Warsaw; and Joseph M. Keenan, 43, Mentone.
Fined $20 in December were Jeremy A. Evans, 20, Silver Lake; Janet L. Ong, 34, Warsaw; Tara L. Hively, 24, Warsaw; Christina K. Endicott, 28, Warsaw; Rusine A. Pudis, 55, North Manchester; Susan C. Rathke, 52, Milford; David L. Culler, 40, Syracuse; Donna R. Panula, 42, Warsaw; Darten G. Fields, 18, Larwill; April L. Lloyd, 22, Winona Lake;
Also, Robert C. Butler, 32, Pierceton; David L. Shoemaker, 31, Bourbon; Scott C. Owens, 31, Winona Lake; Quentin S. Blackford, 23, Bourbon; Brandon C. Kelly, 18, Warsaw; Timothy L. Trueblood, 21, Nappanee; Crystal L. Harmon, 18, Warsaw; and Rafael Guevara, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October were Dyrs Owens, 49, Winona Lake; Larry D. Hill, 32, North Webster;
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in January was Stanley J. Flora, 39, Nappanee.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Douglas Blanton Jr., East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,134.36 due on contract.
• One Beacon Insurance v. Krystal Leasure, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,330 as paid to insured claimant, Larry Wentz, after an April 18, 2001, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contract, plus court costs: Shirley Hurt, North Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw, $4,208.28, and Jason L. Tusing, North Lake Street, Warsaw, $1,998.17.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Ryan D. and Tina L. Becker, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,350.91 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Helen Cook, Kokomo. Plaintiff seeks that Cook cease and desist using real estate on West Swan Court in Oak Grove Beach on Palestine Lake as an automobile graveyard/junkyard, plus court costs and that penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Yolanda C. Vela, North Parker Street Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,023.24 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
White
Mary-Ellen White, Palm Drive, Syracuse, and Lon Dale White, North Second Trail, North Webster. They were married April 1, 1997, and separated Oct. 1, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Joy Ryerson. Plaintiff awarded $6,493.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Todd L. Cornett. Plaintiff awarded $7,661.72 by default.
• Westfield Acceptance v. Michael R. Braden. Plaintiff awarded $587.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Ryan Becker. Plaintiff awarded $1,553.72 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., v. Mike Hartley. Plaintiff awarded $619.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. the estate of Wilma G. Gross.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Lori Thomas.
• National City Bank v. Teressa D. Johnson.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Steven A. Salzwedel.
• Bambi's Roofing Inc. v. Kaleidoscope Interiors, doing business as Courthouse Coffee.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Della Jane (former name McDonald restored) and Gary Baldridge. Jan. 29.
• Katrina (former name Mellott restored) and Gregory McCleese. Feb. 1.
• Candria and Robert Hamilton. Feb. 1.
Other Action
• John P. Sr. and Katherine M. Burns v. The Elrod Group Inc. and Merlyn Michele and Dorothy Sue Elrod. Vern K. Landis is appointed receiver in this case.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Gragg Equipment Co. v. Interstate Building Contractor and Tim and Terry Ourada, all of Cozad, Neb. Plaintiff seeks $8,695 due on lease agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Barbara M. Minear v. Shori Food Enterprises Inc., doing business as Kentucky Fried Chicken of Warsaw, also known as KFC of Warsaw, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Feb. 20, 2000, fall at the business. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• James Egolf v. Berchel Richardson, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a March 6, 2000, attack by Richardson's dogs while Egolf was riding his bicycle on West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Manuel A. and Jill Contreras v. Floyd Miller. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 6, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 900N and 500W involving Miller's horse. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Owen and Sandra Cobburn, East Willow Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order for compliance with an order to remove trash from property. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• MERS, as nominee for Future Funding Corp., v. Heather A. Kendrick, EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $75,402.48 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.
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., v. Patrick C. Till, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $85,540.77 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.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Gilliam Tuggle, Frankfort; Sandra Tuggle, Warsaw; Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters, Fort Wayne; and John and Jane Doe, West CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $42,042.67 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.
• Herbert and Mary J. Neff v. Chris and Sharon Fowler, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek that (1) the deed executed by Mary Neff by declared fraudulent and void, plus court costs; (2) a declaratory judgment voiding the mechanic's lien filed by Sharon Fowler; (3) $17,293.50 for one-half of the taxes due on the property during the time that Sharon Fowler lived there; (4) $7,630 for breach of oral agreement; (5) possession of property wrongfully detained or, in the alternative, $25,000 for its value, plus treble damages of $75,000 for the unauthorized control of the property. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and attorney fees.
• Cecelia Keiser v. Dan and Sonya Riffle, South Main Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $19,133.92 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Cathy Dickinson, East North Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an order for compliance with an order to remove structure deemed a public nuisance from property. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Equity One Inc. v. Jesus G. and Elida T. Hernandez, Lura Circle Drive, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,497.79 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Frauhiger Realty, LLC, v. Real Services of St. Joseph County Inc., South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $4,830 for breach of lease agreement, plus court costs.
• National City Bank v. Stefanie Mudd, Indianapolis, and Mesude Mudd, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,254.71 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baldridge
Lon and Ann Marie Baldridge, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 2, 2000, and separated Jan. 12, 2002. There are no minor children.
Caudill
Michele Caudill, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse, and Donald Caudill, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 15, 1988, and separated Jan. 3, 2002. There are two minor children.
Cox
Anthony P. Cox, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Stephanie L. Cox, West CR 600S, Claypool. They were married July 19, 1974, and separated June 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
Harker
Kimberly Michelle Harker, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Colin Harker, Wolf Lake. They were married Feb. 24, 1996, and separated Dec. 27, 2001. There are two minor children.
Hicks
Gerry Hicks, Riverside Drive, Warsaw, and Margie Hicks, Warsaw. They were married May 8, 2001, and separated Jan. 17, 2002. There are no minor children.
Losey
Kristine Losey, Warsaw, and Keith Fleet Losey, North Lincoln Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 29, 1979, and separated Jan. 28, 2002. There are two minor children.
Railsback
Tina Marie Railsback, East Main Street, Mentone, and Richard Lee Railsback, South CR 900W, Etna Green. They were married Oct. 16, 1992, and separated Dec. 28, 2001. There are no minor children.
Sitts
Brenda Sitts, East Main Street, Mentone, and Ricky Sitts, South CR 700W, Mentone. They were married Dec. 22, 1986, and separated Dec. 28, 2001. There are two minor children.
Slater
Rita Slater, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Steven Slater, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated May 31, 2001. There are no minor children.
Vermillion
Danielle Vermillion, East CR 100S, Pierceton, and Matthew L. Vermillion, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. They were married April 2, 1989, and separated Jan. 25, 2002. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Marc D. Barnett, et al. Plaintiff awarded $68,510.41 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.
• Kerry Hughes v. Matthew Trier. Plaintiff awarded $25,000 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Anthony J. and Dawn E. Arnold and Citifinancial Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $64,349.23 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.
• Citicapital Commercial Corp. v. Marshall D. Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $9,015.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Steven Quist. Plaintiff awarded $8,742.10 by default, plus court costs.
• Jerry Stouder v. Roxanne Parker. Stouder is declared sole owner of real estate in question and Parker has no claim to it.
Name Change
• Jennifer Louise Johnson's request to change her name to Jennifer Louise Simpson is restored.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Susan and Steve E. Heckaman, et al. This case is dismissed as to DIL-2 Inc. only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Austin Guerrero, a minor by his next friend, Melissa Guerrero, v. Gallant Insurance Co.
• Troy A. and Jo E. Dirck.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Gilliam G. and Sandra F. Tuggle, First Plus Consumer Finance and Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sharon L. and Robert E. Brown. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $115.50 per week in child support. Jan. 28.
• Teresa (former name Chilcutt restored) and Kevin Kyle. Jan. 30.
• Carol J. and Donald W. Kennedy. Feb. 1.
• Thomas Christopher and Brandy Jo Ward. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Feb. 1.
• Paul and Dawn Bumbaugh. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Feb. 1.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Tamara Jo and Gary Lynn Morgan Jr.
• Constance J. and James M. Adams. [[In-content Ad]]
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