Times-Union Court News 02-16-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Rick R. Cable, 42, and Patricia A. Ilant, 40, both of Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.
• Scott A. Estep, 30, and Cheryl Louise Kenjockety, 35, both of South CR 350E, Warsaw.
• John Richard Holmes, 33, and Peggy Elizabeth Cook, 32, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Nathan Alexander Leasure, 19, and Khrystal L. Click, 34, both of Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake.
• Robert J. Houser, 47, and Pam J. Howatt, 51, both of Edgewater Drive, Syracuse.
• Kenneth D. Kellogg, 33, and Cindy K. Rockey, 31, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Charles N. Bremer, 51, and Sandra K. Womack, 46, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Mark A. Walerko, 38, and Cristy D. Walerko, 31, both of EMS W25 Lane, North Webster.
• John Anthony Vegar, 45, and Pauline Bocook, 40, both of Sunday Lane, Winona Lake.
• Chesley M. Edwards III, 39, and Della J. Pollock, 44, both of 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:
• Lee Dunkleberger vs. Ben and Josh Miller. Plaintiff awarded $311.02.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan J. Moon, $1,371.74; Trisha Baugher Ousley, $2,284.46; Dennis D. Shumaker, $304.80; Adam L. Snyder, $968.68; Debra Tackett, $505.01; Sheryl Wills and Herbert L. Miller, $375.64; Mark O. and Stephanie D. Burns, $300.42; Delores and James Roberts, $603.58; Stacie Vandiver, $1,758.23; Pedro Monsivais, $2,847.93;
Also, Martha and Louise Kenoshmeg, $232.89; Sonya D. Grider, $376.18; Kimberly Gallion Carrion, $289.55; Wesley Phillip Lantz, $1,785.40; Michelle Webb, $81.24; Julie R. Yoder, $1,677.63; Jerry L. Barbour II, $172.21; Lucille L. Portee, $396.03; Jeffrey L. Moore, $1,535.84; Mark A. Knoop, $299.94;
Also, Mark B. Dickinson, $2,539.63; Howard L. McGee and Carla Brazzale, $374.97; Rebecca A. Gorman, $1,411.59; Darlene Riewoldt, $1,290.61; Loretta E. Warner, $1,003.11; Dennis Jones, $502.47; Connie F. Wilson, $1,146.25; Debbie and Daniel Shepherd, $1,130.36; Melody Kay Hale, $581.40; Beth Elaine Warren, $552.90;
Also, Kimberly Griffith, $337.65; Angela Tillberry, $265.90; and Lisa C. Weber, $452.30.
• Bryon Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary Lepper, $494.38, and Karen Lee Walton, $1,132.92.
• Jeffrey Smith vs. The Car Company. Plaintiff awarded $404.85.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael R. Brown, $225; Jeanna Ramsey, $218.50; Ronald Konkle, $203; Sandra Konkle, $171; Shawn Manns, $218.50; and Bobby Gene Baldridge, $123.50.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Eddrell S. and Christine L. Walters. Plaintiff awarded $2,845.22.
• American General Finance vs. David K. Lindley. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• CBT Credit Services vs. Ron and Tracy Landis. Plaintiff awarded $307.38.
• Central Indiana-Illinois Trucking vs. Rodney J. Bays. Plaintiff awarded $1,223.97.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Mark, Stephanie and Leonard Burns. Plaintiff awarded $1,410.
• Warsaw Jewelry Design Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Davis, $874.36, and Mike Townsend, $909.10.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mitchell and Donna Blankenship, $286.64; Melissa and Morgan S. Rodey, $743.68; Jacqueline Vanscoik, judgment; Ramiro Castro, $146.54; Tere P. Connors, $552.80; Leela D. Farmer, $120.45; and Irma Hernandez, $206.46.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopaedics, vs. Wayne and Susan Fretz. Plaintiff awarded $132.95.
• United Recovery Services Inc. vs. Billy Crum. Plaintiff awarded $291.20.
• Jessie M. Hall awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Keith and Karen Leigh, $3,000; Donn Davidson, $764; and Timothy Kidd, $741.80.
• Steven and Joyce Farmer vs. John May. Plaintiffs awarded $100.
• Warsaw Pill Box vs. Troy W. Reith. Plaintiff awarded $115.19.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving With A Blood/Breath-Alcohol Level Of .10 Percent Or Greater Plus Prior DWI Conviction - Fined $100 in December 1997, given a 1-1/2-year suspended prison term, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and license suspended two years was John L. Gilbert, 61, Warsaw. Also, Gilbert shall not consume any alcoholic beverages during his probation term. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Fined $200 in November; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, with all but 60 days suspended; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and license suspended one year is was Harvey E. Ludwig, 50, Milford. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Fined $200 in September; sentenced to two years in prison, with all but 90 days suspended; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and license suspended one year is was John L. Myers, 43, Cromwell. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Fined $200 in June; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, with all but 60 days suspended; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and license suspended one year was Carl W. Schuster, 57, Winona Lake. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Fined $100 in May; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, with all but 60 days suspended; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and license suspended one year was James E. Jackson, 23, Mentone. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Driving After Being Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $300 in September; sentenced to three years in jail, with two years suspended for probation; and license suspended for life was Stephen C. Ashby, Silver Lake.
Sentenced to three years in jail in August, with 1-1/2 years suspended for probation, and ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Brenda L. Allen, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in June, given a four-year prison sentence, with three years suspended for probation and driving privileges suspended for life was Roy D. Landrum, 35, Claypool.
Fined $200 in June, sentenced to six months in jail, and license suspended one year was Roger J. Coleman II, 25, Cromwell. Conviction was entered as a Class A misdemeanor.
Sentenced to one year in jail in June and driving privileges suspended for life was Douglas C. Kahler, 27, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated (Class A misdemeanor) - Fined $200 in August, sentenced to one year in jail was Brenda L. Allen, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated Causing Serious Bodily Injury - Fined $200 in June; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Lance A. Parker, 25, Claypool. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Hostetter, Nappanee.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to three days community service and license suspended 90 days was Michael Seaton, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Ruben Contreras, Winona Lake, and Guillerno Camarillo, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Jeff Lambert, Warsaw; Thomas Beno, Warsaw; and Lowell Ousley, Sidney.
Fined $74.50 in August and license suspended one year was Willis Ousley, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Martin, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in January was Roger Rocha, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December was Lucil Tepo, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November were Leodegario Cuahuizo, Warsaw, and Fernando Malagon, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Eriberto Tlahuetl, Winona Lake.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in December was Roberto Aguilera, Warsaw.
Failure To Report An Accident - Fined $50 in August was Danny Kern, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $50 in February was Linda Sawyer, Mentone.
Judgment (court costs only) in April against and sentenced to one year probation was Jimmy Marsillett, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - Fined $75 in December was Mark Prater, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December and sentenced to six days in jail was Roberto Aguilera, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Terry Nash, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Erik Lemler, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Ronald J. Bjella, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Kenneth A. Haack, 38, Warsaw, and Philip A. Chalmers, 29, Akron.
Fined $27 in January were Krista L. Bestul, 17, Milford, and Anthony T. Meads, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Jeffrey M. McClarnon, 41, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in September was Phillip E. Gagnon, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Brock A. Fruth, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in October was Jerald J. Womack, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Joel D. Leaverton, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Timothy E. Schmucker, 16, Nappanee; Jose S. Huizar, 23, Warsaw; Derrick W. Parker, 18, Silver Lake; and Carl E. Coy, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January were Jason W. Weed, 21, Warsaw; Jose M. Sisneros, 23, Warsaw; Joshua D. Zaugg, 21, Winona Lake; David W. Potts, 25, Warsaw; Lee E. Mowry, 43, Syracuse; Robert L. Hubert, 19, Warsaw; Ralph P. Mustain, 20, Warsaw; Tami C. Good, 20, North Manchester; Seth A. Callaway, 16, Silver Lake; and Richard L. Fireline, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in December was Trevor L. Gochenour, 19, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in August was Ian M. Rodden, 20, North Webster.
Fined $7 in February was Jeffrey S. Yoder, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December were David O. Fort, 48, Mentone, and Darryl T. Campbell, 39, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Ann T. Jasper, 54, Syracuse; Alan D. Gingerich, 33, Syracuse, and Gregory D. McCleese, 26, Mentone.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in January was Lee R. Moe, 47, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January was Michael D. Woodling, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Janet S. Ream, 44, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in January was Mary D. Henson, 20, North Webster.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in January was Esther Steffen, 16, Claypool.
Fined $7 in December was Anthony G. Simcox, 21, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Cary G. Smith, 21, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Christina R. Giannoylis, 18, Pierceton; Travis W. Barrett, 20, North Webster; Anthony G. Simcox, 21, Pierceton; and Angel M. Smith, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was John E. Powell, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Heather VanDusen, 16, North Webster.
Driving Without Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in December was Anthony G. Simcox, 21, Pierceton.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in December was Travis W. Barrett, 20, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in November was Michael J. Stork, 17, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in October was Heather VanDusen, 16, North Webster.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in August was William P. Hopkins, 34, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Snowmobile Registration - Fined $7 in January was Ronald J. Pettigrew, 33, North Webster.
No Snowmobile Registration - Fined $7 in January was Charles D. Fennell, 33, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Loretta L. Abbott, 26, Warsaw, and Franklin J.H. Foster, 24, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against William P. Hopkins, 34, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Disorderly Conduct - (December) Cary Smith, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (November) Paul Mullins, Pierceton; (October) Dorothy Ferrell, Silver Lake (two counts); Craig Maloney, Larwill (two counts); (September) Samantha Adkins, Warsaw; (August) Craig Maloney, Larwill; (June) Barbara Miller, Claypool.
Failure To Stop After A Property Damage Accident - (October) Craig Lankford, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (September) Richard Kellstrom, Winona Lake.
Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violation during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Stephanie L. Yoder, 16, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• John Bradford Dalton and William M. Dalton II, as trustees of the Donald J. Dalton Irrevocable Trust, and Donald J. Dalton Testamentary Trust, vs. National City Bank, as successor in interest to First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $3,557 in alleged overcharges, plus court costs.
• Stan Long vs. City of Warsaw code enforcement and building department. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Jan. 18 decision that declared his property in the 2400 block of East Hendricks Street unsafe and ordered its demolition.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Kevin R. Minnix, South CR 900E, Pierceton, $1,838.75, and Jason B. Sawyer, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse, $630.17.
• CNA Insurance Co., as subrogee of B&B Machinery, vs. Warsaw Superior Wood, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,482 for damage to sanding machine leased by Superior Wood Machinery, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Charles E. Peckham, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $6,684.76 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Dan A. and Marie H. Somers vs. Diana K. Long, West CR 400S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 20, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Old Road 30, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek interest on any judgment. The case was moved on a change of venue from Allen County.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Mathew Wadkins, East Sandy Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,568.83 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. James E. Dove, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $27,666.11 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
Stearley
Pamela Stearley, Marion Avenue, Warsaw, and Paul Michael Stearley, South CR 250E, Warsaw. They were married July 22, 1989, and separated Jan. 6, 1999. 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
• Harbor Financial Mortgage Corp. vs. James E.and Cherity J. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $70,267.05 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Donald L. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $8,150.56 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Greg Hunsberger vs. Daniel Clingerman, doing business as O'Connor's Park Pub & Grill. Plaintiff awarded $31,338.71 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chicago Motor Club Insurance Co. vs. Anthony T. Lanzo. Plaintiff awarded $1,815.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw vs. Tina Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $1,354.21, plus court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Henry C. and Debra K. Frazier. Plaintiff awarded $3,098.25 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Melvin "J" and Patricia Wood vs. Cliff Chafee.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Chrysler Financial Corp., formerly known as Chrysler Credit, vs. Evelyn Gonzalez.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jeffrey A. and Jill R. Levernier. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $128 per week in child support. Feb. 4.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Rebecca Ann and Mark Allen Neukam.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Joseph Gamble vs. Albert Parker, doing business as A.C. Construction, Argos, and Willie's Oakbrook Homes, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks enforcement of a Worker's Compensation award rendered Dec. 21.
• Austin Guerrero, by his parent and next friend, Melissa Guerrero, vs. Vikki J. Pearson, Raggedy Ann Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 10, 1998, auto accident on East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Dennis L. Hall, South Washington Street, Warsaw, and Sandra J. Hall, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $32,336.15 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.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jean M. Denton. Plaintiff seeks $4,358.48 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Starke County.
• Elmer Brandenbeger, doing business as Northern Indiana Concrete, vs. Joseph, Victor and Linda Hager, and ATP Homes, all of Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $25,120.76 due on promissory note, plus costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Lydia and Dale Manns, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, vs. Daniel L. Clay, Normandy Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 14, 1997, auto accident on North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Abbott
Mary Abbott, South Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Richard Abbott, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 5, 1994, and separated Oct. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Anderson
Daniel J. Anderson, East Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw, and Cindy Anderson, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 4, 1994, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Armbruster
Matthew D. Armbruster, South Washington Street, Warsaw, and Joni M. Armbruster, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated Jan. 8, 1999. There are no minor children.
Deaton
Jesse James Deaton, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake, and Bobbie McGee Deaton, Lyon Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 17, 1993, and separated April 12, 1996. There are three minor children.
Kreigh
Teresa Lynn Kreigh, Kosciusko County, and Terry Lee Kreigh, EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 23, 1991, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are no minor children. Both parties have filed separate petitions for dissolution of marriage. The other case states the couple was married Nov. 25, 1986, and separated Jan. 8, 1999.
Timmons
Kelly Timmons, East CR 400N, Warsaw, and Sue Ann Timmons, Clinic Court, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 5, 1977, and separated June 15, 1998. There is one minor child.
Villaverde
Patricia Villaverde, Kings Highway, Winona Lake, and Fidel Villaverde, Cuernavaca, Mexico. They were married May 4, 1995, and separated in June 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Bank National Association vs. David Minnix. Plaintiff awarded $43,996.66, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana vs. Dan Runyon. Plaintiff awarded $3,777 by default, plus court costs.
• Midfirst Bank vs. Robert C. and Linda D. Gates, Miles D. and Maxine I. Igo, and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff awarded $145,729.45 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.
Name Change
• Alice Jade Brown's request to change her name to Alice Jade Owens is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jesse W. Reeves, by his next friend, Edwin W. Reeves, and Lori A. Crane, vs. Thomas E. Walgamuth, et al. All claims, cross-complaints and counterclaims are dismissed. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Thomas E. and Margaret Smith vs. Paragon Group of Plastics Companies Inc.
• Georgena L. Mitchell and Rachel E. and Grace T. Mitchell, by their next friend, Georgena L. Mitchell, and Robin Mitchell vs. John A. Perry. This case is dismissed as to the minor children, but remains pending as Georgena L. Mitchell vs. John A. Perry.
• Debora A. Salyers vs. Dr. Pepper/7-Up Corp. and Select Beverages Inc. Each party to bear own court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Barry E. and Dawn Mariage. Jan. 25.
• Regina (former name Ousley restored) and Danny Ray Harmon. Jan. 25.
• Roger and Nellie E. Clavert. Jan. 25.
• Kim (former name Konkle restored) and Terrance W. Puckett. Jan. 27.
• Wendi A. and Dusty Akers. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $31 per week in child support. Jan. 28.
• Ronald A. and Stephanie A. Randels. Jan. 28.
• Gisella P. and Christopher W. Rooney. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Jan. 29.
• Ryan D. and Crystal G. Becker. Jan. 29.
• Kristine J. and Lester H. Yeatts. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 1.
• Nance L. and Roger L. Bruce. Feb. 1.
• Christina Sue (former name Homan restored) and Tommy Dale Whittaker. Feb. 1.
• Reggie A. and Paul Fisher. Feb. 1.
• Suzanne and Spencer Doty. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $176 per week in child support. Feb. 3.
• Teah Derise and Dolan Ray Wicks. Feb. 8.
• Christopher M. and Stephanie L. Swihart. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. Feb. 5.
• Toni A. and Daniel Lee Ryall. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $53 per week in child support. Feb. 5.
Other Action
• Western United Life Assurance Co. vs. Penny Oviedo. Judgment and decree of foreclosure entered Oct. 13 is declared null and void, and case dismissed without prejudice.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Rick R. Cable, 42, and Patricia A. Ilant, 40, both of Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.
• Scott A. Estep, 30, and Cheryl Louise Kenjockety, 35, both of South CR 350E, Warsaw.
• John Richard Holmes, 33, and Peggy Elizabeth Cook, 32, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Nathan Alexander Leasure, 19, and Khrystal L. Click, 34, both of Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake.
• Robert J. Houser, 47, and Pam J. Howatt, 51, both of Edgewater Drive, Syracuse.
• Kenneth D. Kellogg, 33, and Cindy K. Rockey, 31, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Charles N. Bremer, 51, and Sandra K. Womack, 46, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Mark A. Walerko, 38, and Cristy D. Walerko, 31, both of EMS W25 Lane, North Webster.
• John Anthony Vegar, 45, and Pauline Bocook, 40, both of Sunday Lane, Winona Lake.
• Chesley M. Edwards III, 39, and Della J. Pollock, 44, both of 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:
• Lee Dunkleberger vs. Ben and Josh Miller. Plaintiff awarded $311.02.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan J. Moon, $1,371.74; Trisha Baugher Ousley, $2,284.46; Dennis D. Shumaker, $304.80; Adam L. Snyder, $968.68; Debra Tackett, $505.01; Sheryl Wills and Herbert L. Miller, $375.64; Mark O. and Stephanie D. Burns, $300.42; Delores and James Roberts, $603.58; Stacie Vandiver, $1,758.23; Pedro Monsivais, $2,847.93;
Also, Martha and Louise Kenoshmeg, $232.89; Sonya D. Grider, $376.18; Kimberly Gallion Carrion, $289.55; Wesley Phillip Lantz, $1,785.40; Michelle Webb, $81.24; Julie R. Yoder, $1,677.63; Jerry L. Barbour II, $172.21; Lucille L. Portee, $396.03; Jeffrey L. Moore, $1,535.84; Mark A. Knoop, $299.94;
Also, Mark B. Dickinson, $2,539.63; Howard L. McGee and Carla Brazzale, $374.97; Rebecca A. Gorman, $1,411.59; Darlene Riewoldt, $1,290.61; Loretta E. Warner, $1,003.11; Dennis Jones, $502.47; Connie F. Wilson, $1,146.25; Debbie and Daniel Shepherd, $1,130.36; Melody Kay Hale, $581.40; Beth Elaine Warren, $552.90;
Also, Kimberly Griffith, $337.65; Angela Tillberry, $265.90; and Lisa C. Weber, $452.30.
• Bryon Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary Lepper, $494.38, and Karen Lee Walton, $1,132.92.
• Jeffrey Smith vs. The Car Company. Plaintiff awarded $404.85.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael R. Brown, $225; Jeanna Ramsey, $218.50; Ronald Konkle, $203; Sandra Konkle, $171; Shawn Manns, $218.50; and Bobby Gene Baldridge, $123.50.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Eddrell S. and Christine L. Walters. Plaintiff awarded $2,845.22.
• American General Finance vs. David K. Lindley. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• CBT Credit Services vs. Ron and Tracy Landis. Plaintiff awarded $307.38.
• Central Indiana-Illinois Trucking vs. Rodney J. Bays. Plaintiff awarded $1,223.97.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Mark, Stephanie and Leonard Burns. Plaintiff awarded $1,410.
• Warsaw Jewelry Design Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Davis, $874.36, and Mike Townsend, $909.10.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mitchell and Donna Blankenship, $286.64; Melissa and Morgan S. Rodey, $743.68; Jacqueline Vanscoik, judgment; Ramiro Castro, $146.54; Tere P. Connors, $552.80; Leela D. Farmer, $120.45; and Irma Hernandez, $206.46.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopaedics, vs. Wayne and Susan Fretz. Plaintiff awarded $132.95.
• United Recovery Services Inc. vs. Billy Crum. Plaintiff awarded $291.20.
• Jessie M. Hall awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Keith and Karen Leigh, $3,000; Donn Davidson, $764; and Timothy Kidd, $741.80.
• Steven and Joyce Farmer vs. John May. Plaintiffs awarded $100.
• Warsaw Pill Box vs. Troy W. Reith. Plaintiff awarded $115.19.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving With A Blood/Breath-Alcohol Level Of .10 Percent Or Greater Plus Prior DWI Conviction - Fined $100 in December 1997, given a 1-1/2-year suspended prison term, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and license suspended two years was John L. Gilbert, 61, Warsaw. Also, Gilbert shall not consume any alcoholic beverages during his probation term. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Fined $200 in November; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, with all but 60 days suspended; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and license suspended one year is was Harvey E. Ludwig, 50, Milford. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Fined $200 in September; sentenced to two years in prison, with all but 90 days suspended; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and license suspended one year is was John L. Myers, 43, Cromwell. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Fined $200 in June; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, with all but 60 days suspended; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and license suspended one year was Carl W. Schuster, 57, Winona Lake. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Fined $100 in May; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, with all but 60 days suspended; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and license suspended one year was James E. Jackson, 23, Mentone. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Driving After Being Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $300 in September; sentenced to three years in jail, with two years suspended for probation; and license suspended for life was Stephen C. Ashby, Silver Lake.
Sentenced to three years in jail in August, with 1-1/2 years suspended for probation, and ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Brenda L. Allen, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in June, given a four-year prison sentence, with three years suspended for probation and driving privileges suspended for life was Roy D. Landrum, 35, Claypool.
Fined $200 in June, sentenced to six months in jail, and license suspended one year was Roger J. Coleman II, 25, Cromwell. Conviction was entered as a Class A misdemeanor.
Sentenced to one year in jail in June and driving privileges suspended for life was Douglas C. Kahler, 27, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated (Class A misdemeanor) - Fined $200 in August, sentenced to one year in jail was Brenda L. Allen, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated Causing Serious Bodily Injury - Fined $200 in June; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Lance A. Parker, 25, Claypool. Additional charges from this incident are dismissed through a plea agreement.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Hostetter, Nappanee.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to three days community service and license suspended 90 days was Michael Seaton, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Ruben Contreras, Winona Lake, and Guillerno Camarillo, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Jeff Lambert, Warsaw; Thomas Beno, Warsaw; and Lowell Ousley, Sidney.
Fined $74.50 in August and license suspended one year was Willis Ousley, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Martin, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in January was Roger Rocha, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December was Lucil Tepo, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November were Leodegario Cuahuizo, Warsaw, and Fernando Malagon, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Eriberto Tlahuetl, Winona Lake.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in December was Roberto Aguilera, Warsaw.
Failure To Report An Accident - Fined $50 in August was Danny Kern, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $50 in February was Linda Sawyer, Mentone.
Judgment (court costs only) in April against and sentenced to one year probation was Jimmy Marsillett, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - Fined $75 in December was Mark Prater, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December and sentenced to six days in jail was Roberto Aguilera, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Terry Nash, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Erik Lemler, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Ronald J. Bjella, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Kenneth A. Haack, 38, Warsaw, and Philip A. Chalmers, 29, Akron.
Fined $27 in January were Krista L. Bestul, 17, Milford, and Anthony T. Meads, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Jeffrey M. McClarnon, 41, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in September was Phillip E. Gagnon, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Brock A. Fruth, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in October was Jerald J. Womack, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Joel D. Leaverton, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Timothy E. Schmucker, 16, Nappanee; Jose S. Huizar, 23, Warsaw; Derrick W. Parker, 18, Silver Lake; and Carl E. Coy, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January were Jason W. Weed, 21, Warsaw; Jose M. Sisneros, 23, Warsaw; Joshua D. Zaugg, 21, Winona Lake; David W. Potts, 25, Warsaw; Lee E. Mowry, 43, Syracuse; Robert L. Hubert, 19, Warsaw; Ralph P. Mustain, 20, Warsaw; Tami C. Good, 20, North Manchester; Seth A. Callaway, 16, Silver Lake; and Richard L. Fireline, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in December was Trevor L. Gochenour, 19, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in August was Ian M. Rodden, 20, North Webster.
Fined $7 in February was Jeffrey S. Yoder, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December were David O. Fort, 48, Mentone, and Darryl T. Campbell, 39, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Ann T. Jasper, 54, Syracuse; Alan D. Gingerich, 33, Syracuse, and Gregory D. McCleese, 26, Mentone.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in January was Lee R. Moe, 47, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January was Michael D. Woodling, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Janet S. Ream, 44, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in January was Mary D. Henson, 20, North Webster.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in January was Esther Steffen, 16, Claypool.
Fined $7 in December was Anthony G. Simcox, 21, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Cary G. Smith, 21, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Christina R. Giannoylis, 18, Pierceton; Travis W. Barrett, 20, North Webster; Anthony G. Simcox, 21, Pierceton; and Angel M. Smith, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was John E. Powell, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Heather VanDusen, 16, North Webster.
Driving Without Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in December was Anthony G. Simcox, 21, Pierceton.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in December was Travis W. Barrett, 20, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in November was Michael J. Stork, 17, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in October was Heather VanDusen, 16, North Webster.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in August was William P. Hopkins, 34, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Snowmobile Registration - Fined $7 in January was Ronald J. Pettigrew, 33, North Webster.
No Snowmobile Registration - Fined $7 in January was Charles D. Fennell, 33, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Loretta L. Abbott, 26, Warsaw, and Franklin J.H. Foster, 24, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against William P. Hopkins, 34, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Disorderly Conduct - (December) Cary Smith, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (November) Paul Mullins, Pierceton; (October) Dorothy Ferrell, Silver Lake (two counts); Craig Maloney, Larwill (two counts); (September) Samantha Adkins, Warsaw; (August) Craig Maloney, Larwill; (June) Barbara Miller, Claypool.
Failure To Stop After A Property Damage Accident - (October) Craig Lankford, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (September) Richard Kellstrom, Winona Lake.
Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violation during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Stephanie L. Yoder, 16, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• John Bradford Dalton and William M. Dalton II, as trustees of the Donald J. Dalton Irrevocable Trust, and Donald J. Dalton Testamentary Trust, vs. National City Bank, as successor in interest to First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $3,557 in alleged overcharges, plus court costs.
• Stan Long vs. City of Warsaw code enforcement and building department. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Jan. 18 decision that declared his property in the 2400 block of East Hendricks Street unsafe and ordered its demolition.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Kevin R. Minnix, South CR 900E, Pierceton, $1,838.75, and Jason B. Sawyer, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse, $630.17.
• CNA Insurance Co., as subrogee of B&B Machinery, vs. Warsaw Superior Wood, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,482 for damage to sanding machine leased by Superior Wood Machinery, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Charles E. Peckham, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $6,684.76 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Dan A. and Marie H. Somers vs. Diana K. Long, West CR 400S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 20, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Old Road 30, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek interest on any judgment. The case was moved on a change of venue from Allen County.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Mathew Wadkins, East Sandy Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,568.83 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. James E. Dove, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $27,666.11 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
Stearley
Pamela Stearley, Marion Avenue, Warsaw, and Paul Michael Stearley, South CR 250E, Warsaw. They were married July 22, 1989, and separated Jan. 6, 1999. 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
• Harbor Financial Mortgage Corp. vs. James E.and Cherity J. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $70,267.05 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Donald L. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $8,150.56 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Greg Hunsberger vs. Daniel Clingerman, doing business as O'Connor's Park Pub & Grill. Plaintiff awarded $31,338.71 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chicago Motor Club Insurance Co. vs. Anthony T. Lanzo. Plaintiff awarded $1,815.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw vs. Tina Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $1,354.21, plus court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Henry C. and Debra K. Frazier. Plaintiff awarded $3,098.25 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Melvin "J" and Patricia Wood vs. Cliff Chafee.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Chrysler Financial Corp., formerly known as Chrysler Credit, vs. Evelyn Gonzalez.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jeffrey A. and Jill R. Levernier. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $128 per week in child support. Feb. 4.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Rebecca Ann and Mark Allen Neukam.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Joseph Gamble vs. Albert Parker, doing business as A.C. Construction, Argos, and Willie's Oakbrook Homes, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks enforcement of a Worker's Compensation award rendered Dec. 21.
• Austin Guerrero, by his parent and next friend, Melissa Guerrero, vs. Vikki J. Pearson, Raggedy Ann Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 10, 1998, auto accident on East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Dennis L. Hall, South Washington Street, Warsaw, and Sandra J. Hall, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $32,336.15 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.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jean M. Denton. Plaintiff seeks $4,358.48 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Starke County.
• Elmer Brandenbeger, doing business as Northern Indiana Concrete, vs. Joseph, Victor and Linda Hager, and ATP Homes, all of Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $25,120.76 due on promissory note, plus costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Lydia and Dale Manns, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, vs. Daniel L. Clay, Normandy Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 14, 1997, auto accident on North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Abbott
Mary Abbott, South Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Richard Abbott, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 5, 1994, and separated Oct. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Anderson
Daniel J. Anderson, East Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw, and Cindy Anderson, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 4, 1994, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Armbruster
Matthew D. Armbruster, South Washington Street, Warsaw, and Joni M. Armbruster, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated Jan. 8, 1999. There are no minor children.
Deaton
Jesse James Deaton, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake, and Bobbie McGee Deaton, Lyon Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 17, 1993, and separated April 12, 1996. There are three minor children.
Kreigh
Teresa Lynn Kreigh, Kosciusko County, and Terry Lee Kreigh, EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 23, 1991, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are no minor children. Both parties have filed separate petitions for dissolution of marriage. The other case states the couple was married Nov. 25, 1986, and separated Jan. 8, 1999.
Timmons
Kelly Timmons, East CR 400N, Warsaw, and Sue Ann Timmons, Clinic Court, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 5, 1977, and separated June 15, 1998. There is one minor child.
Villaverde
Patricia Villaverde, Kings Highway, Winona Lake, and Fidel Villaverde, Cuernavaca, Mexico. They were married May 4, 1995, and separated in June 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Bank National Association vs. David Minnix. Plaintiff awarded $43,996.66, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana vs. Dan Runyon. Plaintiff awarded $3,777 by default, plus court costs.
• Midfirst Bank vs. Robert C. and Linda D. Gates, Miles D. and Maxine I. Igo, and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff awarded $145,729.45 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.
Name Change
• Alice Jade Brown's request to change her name to Alice Jade Owens is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jesse W. Reeves, by his next friend, Edwin W. Reeves, and Lori A. Crane, vs. Thomas E. Walgamuth, et al. All claims, cross-complaints and counterclaims are dismissed. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Thomas E. and Margaret Smith vs. Paragon Group of Plastics Companies Inc.
• Georgena L. Mitchell and Rachel E. and Grace T. Mitchell, by their next friend, Georgena L. Mitchell, and Robin Mitchell vs. John A. Perry. This case is dismissed as to the minor children, but remains pending as Georgena L. Mitchell vs. John A. Perry.
• Debora A. Salyers vs. Dr. Pepper/7-Up Corp. and Select Beverages Inc. Each party to bear own court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Barry E. and Dawn Mariage. Jan. 25.
• Regina (former name Ousley restored) and Danny Ray Harmon. Jan. 25.
• Roger and Nellie E. Clavert. Jan. 25.
• Kim (former name Konkle restored) and Terrance W. Puckett. Jan. 27.
• Wendi A. and Dusty Akers. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $31 per week in child support. Jan. 28.
• Ronald A. and Stephanie A. Randels. Jan. 28.
• Gisella P. and Christopher W. Rooney. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Jan. 29.
• Ryan D. and Crystal G. Becker. Jan. 29.
• Kristine J. and Lester H. Yeatts. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 1.
• Nance L. and Roger L. Bruce. Feb. 1.
• Christina Sue (former name Homan restored) and Tommy Dale Whittaker. Feb. 1.
• Reggie A. and Paul Fisher. Feb. 1.
• Suzanne and Spencer Doty. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $176 per week in child support. Feb. 3.
• Teah Derise and Dolan Ray Wicks. Feb. 8.
• Christopher M. and Stephanie L. Swihart. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. Feb. 5.
• Toni A. and Daniel Lee Ryall. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $53 per week in child support. Feb. 5.
Other Action
• Western United Life Assurance Co. vs. Penny Oviedo. Judgment and decree of foreclosure entered Oct. 13 is declared null and void, and case dismissed without prejudice.
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