Times-Union Court News 02-17-1998

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Philip E. Brett, 52, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Donna S. Banghart, 37, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• David A.Smoker, 36, and Lori A. Finley, 35, both of North CR 300E, Leesburg.
• Lyle Ray Yoder, 20, U.S. 6, Nappanee, and Judy Kay Stutzman, 23, North CR 800W, Warsaw.
• Darrell Eugene Young, 30, and Stephanie Alane Zorn, 27, both of Sunday Lane, Winona Lake.
• Brett Thomas Hilliker, 25, and Meggan Alane Smith, 31, both of South Clay Street, Claypool.
• James Gerard Savage, 43, and Penny Kay Siefert, 31, both of EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg.
• Joshua Lynn Bays, 19, Pierceton, and Ann Marie Fribley, 19, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Professional Account Services vs. Ricky A. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $1,316.47.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Israya Mann, $652.87; Shane A. Silvers, $1,159.13; Cheryl M. and Timothy Jones, judgment; and James E. Metz, $2,379.03.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. vs. Jeb A. Burkett. Plaintiff awarded $158.15.
• Ken Schue vs. Keith Grindle. Plaintiff awarded $709.75.
• Diane Delamater vs. Ohm Um. Plaintiff awarded $644.88.
• Willie J. Phillips vs. Stephanie Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $70.86.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael G. and Sheila Grevenstuk, $513.11, and Robin D. Harris, $143.64.
• Financial Services of Whitley Co. Inc. vs. Mark A. and Connie Puckett. Plaintiff awarded $2,562.90.
• Caremet Inc., doing business as Miller's Merry Manor, vs. Carol Hartwiger. Plaintiff awarded $2,438.91.
• Mike Stevens vs. Mark Bell and Sabrina Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,251.90.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Gary V. and Tabitha S. Syndram. Plaintiff awarded $1,903.67.

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 $125 in January and sentenced to four days in jail was Paul Waugh, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Roger Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January and license suspended 180 days was Cindy Bodenhafer, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald Schlabach, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were Bernarda Pena, Milford, and Robert McGuire, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Humberto Gaytan, Winona Lake; Phillip Wallstead, Warsaw; and Forrest Minor, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in December and license suspended 90 days was Joseph Scott, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 day was Michael Tallon, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Julian Calzada, Warsaw, and Roberto Ayala, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Rob Criswell, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Castillo, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Sean Fitzpatrick, Akron.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Raymond Rockhill, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald Shepard, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Young, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July and license suspended 90 days was Dean Nellans, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Jack Howard, North Manchester.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Blaine Hutcherson, Claypool.
Fined $74.50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Dean Alto, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Paul Mallery, Warsaw.
Fined $76.50 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Loretta King, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in February 1997, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Alfonso Gomez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in October was Jaime Diaz, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Jaime Diaz, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August was Juan Nunez, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) against and license suspended 90 days was Donald Shepard, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Michael Ousley, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Aaron Muffley, Nappanee.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $74.50 in August was Steven Bennett, Claypool.
Fined $25 in July and license suspended 180 days was John Oswald, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - Fined $74.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Galbraith, Claypool.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in January and license suspended 180 days were Donald Ditton, Warsaw, and Patrick McMahan, North Webster.
Fined $200 in July and license suspended 180 days were George Jackson, Warsaw; Vernon Mullet, Etna Green; and Thomas Seaburg, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May and license suspended 180 days was Mark Utter, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in January was Anna Stiles, Mentone.
Fined $100 in December was Andrez Garza, Milford.
Fined $50 in September were David Garcia, Warsaw, and Javier Malagon, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in July was Roy Case, Mentone.
Furnishing Alcohol to A Minor - Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was John Bradshaw, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and sentenced to six days in jail was Kelly Newsome, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in January were Steven Smalley, Warsaw, and Melissa Murphy, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November were Michael Wills, Claypool; William Marshall, Warsaw; and Jose Saucedo, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Ricarbo Vallin, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Glen Wilkey, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in July was Jeffrey Hollon, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in January were James Lisenbee, Warsaw; Sasha Lisenbee, Warsaw; and Derek Bradford, Silver Lake.
Fined $75 in December was Kenneth Morgan, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December and license suspended 60 days were Stephen Cartwright, Warsaw, and Rick Wireman, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in November was Melissa Beucler, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service was Kenneth Morgan, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Michelle Wunder, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April and ordered to perform two days of community service was Tim Dawson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February 1997 was Alfonso Gomez, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in January was Ronnie Zentz, North Webster.
Fined $250 in October was John Sorenson, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in September was Rigoberto Nunez, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in July and sentenced to 14 days in jail was Charles Bradley, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in July was Brian Schritter, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in March and sentenced to 90 days in jail was Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Harassment - Fined $100 in January was David Slone, North Webster.
Possession Of Undersize Bass - Fined $20 in January was Donald Smith, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in December against John Vegar, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Evelia Jiron, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May was Mark Utter, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Altha Vickers, Warsaw.
Hunting Deer With Another's License - Fined $25 in December was Loren Pruitt, Pierceton.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in December was Joseph Scott, Silver Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in December against Stephen Cartwright, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in November was Terry Shaw, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Melissa Beucler, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in August was Lissanne Grigoletti, Warsaw.
Fined $125 in May was Jeffrey Reed, Claypool.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $25 in August was Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Fined $100 in June was Steven Reed, Syracuse.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $25 in August was Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $75 in July was Corbett Frazier, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $125 in May was Jeffrey Reed, Claypool.
Fined $25 in April and sentenced to 14 days in jail was James Collins, Warsaw.
Dealing Marijuana - Fined $200 in April, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brenda Huyghe, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Barbara W. Hubert, 21, Warsaw; David A. Drabenstott, 22, Warsaw; and Ruth Flores, 59, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in December was Daniel S. New, 49, Claypool.
Fined $27 in November was Rocco C. Spears, 29, Claypool.
Fined $27 in October were Brett A. Kneller, 20, Claypool, and Rodney L. Puterbaugh, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Josheb R. Larrison, 22, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in January were Sandra G. Hilton, 35, North Manchester; Tonya L. Owens, 37, Winona Lake; Lesley A. Daniel, 17, Winona Lake; Robert R. Thompson, 50, Syracuse; and Paul M. Akers, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Judy K. Stutzman, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Anthony W. Chestnut, 20, Syracuse; Brian F. Cleary, 24, Nappanee; and Mark D. Dyer, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Douglas W. Coy, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September was Toni K. Kaiser, 40, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Miguel A. Perez, 36, Nappanee.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Sherry L. Durflinger, 34, North Manchester.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in January was William W. Wohead, 18, Akron.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Raul S. Vega, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Clinton Hursey, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in July was Jose J. Nunez, 24, Warsaw.
Improper Turn At Intersection - Fined $7 in December was Mark R. Lavigne, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Bradley W. Morris, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Stephanie Graves, 15, Claypool, and Derek L. Ousley, 16, Rochester.
Judgment (court costs only) in December against Justin Lewallen, 16, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Carrie A. Wise, 19, Pierceton; Juan J. Carvajal, 410, Warsaw; and Jessica R. Roberts, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in September was Brett A. Kneller, 20, Claypool.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Labar Hoard, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (March) Ray Burkholder, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Possession Of Marijuana - (January) Sherry Durflinger, North Webster; (July) Nathan Warren, Pierceton; (May) Jeffrey Reed, Claypool; (April) Todd Keiser, Warsaw; (March) Amanda Brookins, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - (January) John Bradshaw, Warsaw; William Austin, Warsaw; (September) David Garci, Warsaw; Rita Kimberlin, Warsaw; (July) Nathan Warren, Pierceton; Gaudencio Velazquez, Pierceton; (May) Jeffrey Reed, Claypool.
Battery - (October) Kathy Niles, North Webster; (September) Rita Kimberlin, Warsaw (two counts); (June) Roberto Aguilar, Warsaw; (April) James Collins, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (August) Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - (August) Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Intimidation - (August) Charles Louden, Silver Lake; (March) Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Nathan Warren, Pierceton; Vernon Mullet, Etna Green; Christopher Bartz, Leesburg.
Criminal Trespass - (July) Charles Bradley, Pierceton.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (July) John Galbraith, Claypool.
Reckless Driving - (May) Brandon Stephens, Pierceton.
Criminal Conversion - (April) Ryan Caudill, Pierceton.

Diversions
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Leon Mullet, Etna Green.

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 violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Rex D. Mort, 59, Pierceton.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Paul and Joan Stoelting vs. Richard and Linda Morris, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek $7,368 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Karen Kay Winter vs. Tohnya Miner. Plaintiff seeks visitation with her 3-year-old granddaughter.
• Firestone Construction Inc. vs. John Cooper, Grand Blanc, Mich. Plaintiff seeks cost of truck repair which should have been covered under an extended warranty purchased, plus punitive damages, attorney fees, court costs and treble damages. Plaintiff claims Cooper committed fraud, deception, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus court costs: Michael E. Davis, West CR 250S, Warsaw, (1) $9,270.07, (2) 235.29 and (3) $204.53, and Christopher M. Baker, North Franklin Street, Mentone, (1) 3,208.44 and (2) $1,888.06.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Rodney J. and Leslie R. Bays, South CR 425W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,257.82 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Rebecca Gorman, West Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,253.41 due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
McIntosh
Cheryl A. McIntosh, Kosciusko County, and Kenneth A. McIntosh, EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg. They were married May 17, 1987, and separated Dec. 2, 1997. There are no minor children.
Espinoza
Mary L. Espinoza, Pierceton, and Ruben Espinoza, South Village Street, Pierceton. They were married June 27, 1987, and separated Dec. 19, 1997. There are two minor children.
Nichols
Garry W. Nichols, Warsaw, and Lisa M. Nichols, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1982, and separated Oct. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Fawcett
Brian Wayne Fawcett, Kosciusko County, and Suzanne Elizabeth Fawcett, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1995, and separated Jan. 23, 1998. There are no minor children.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Harold K. Wrenn. Plaintiff awarded $3,129.58, plus court costs.
• Airborne Freight Corp., doing business as Airborne Express, vs. Genstar Sales Inc. Plaintiff awarded $7,250.39, plus court costs.
• Pacesetter Corp. vs. Thomas L. and Esther I. Gibbs. Plaintiff awarded $2,619.86, plus court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Joni Lynn Reed, $2,857.13, and Shellie McInturff Layton, $2,090.30.
• Byrider Finance Inc, doing business as CNAC, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs, from the following people: Jerry C. and Linette J. Baize, $3,900, and Keith L. Enyeart, $7,199.10.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Tammy J.Stevens, $3,234.65, and Krystal J. Richey, $1,758.04.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp., vs. Milton F. Bain Jr., Tiffeny A. Foreman, Equity One Inc. and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff awarded $78,005.60 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.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Chris Atchison. Plaintiff awarded $30,171.41, plus interest, court costs, possession of manufactured home and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of home to satisfy judgment.
• Personal Finance Co. vs. Jimmy D. and LaDonna A. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $10,967.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Connie and Oliver Bernstein, individually and as husband and wife, vs. Bruce Lockett, Chicago, Ill., and Indiana Department of Insurance, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 28, 1996, auto accident on U.S. 30, underinsured motorist company limits available and appointment of an arbitrator. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Providian National Bank vs. Hobart McCleese, South Walnut Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card agreement, plus court costs.
• Robert W. McQueen vs. Michael J. Webb, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Austin M. Ramsay, Huntsville, Ala. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a June 24, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of East Winona Avenue and Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc. vs. Andrew J. Horn, West Palestine Second Street, Mentone; Paula A. Horn, East CR 125S, Pierceton; Tippecanoe Valley School Corp.; and Ruth E. Dolby, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $50,084.96 due on mortgage, plus $1,500 in attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. James N. Aronhalt, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton, Key Federal Savings Bank and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $78,453.83 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Kilie Ann Carter seeks to change her name to Kylie Ann Carter.
• David Wayne Farley seeks to change his name to David Wayne Bachota.
Marriage Dissolutions
Dixon
Kara E. and Martin L. Dixon,South Hohman Lane, Claypool. They were married April 6, 1991, and separated Dec. 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Webb
Katina Webb, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw,and David Webb, Burket. They were married July 10, 1993, and separated Jan. 5, 1998. There is one minor child.
Fashbaugh
Bobby J. Fashbaugh, South Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool, and Morgan B. Fashbaugh, Elkhart. They were married Oct. 20, 1994, and separated Jan. 24, 1998. There are no minor children.
Pinder
Robert R. Pinder, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse, and Wendy D. Pinder, East Adams Road, Pierceton. They were married July 6, 1991, and separated Sept. 25, 1997. There are no minor children.
Colt
Heather J. and Gregory A. Colt II, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 13, 1996, and separated Feb. 10, 1998. There are no minor children.
Entwistle
David A. and Sandra Entwistle, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 28, 1986, and separated Feb. 2, 1998. There are no minor children.
Braunsdorf
Jeff and Sheila Braunsdorf, South Third Street, Pierceton. They were married Dec. 4, 1993, and separated Feb. 2, 1998. There are no minor children.
Graves
Teresa Graves, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, and Jay C. Graves, South Harding Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 6, 1988, and separated in November 1994. There are two minor children.
Thorington
Donna Rae Thorington, West CR 350S, Warsaw, and Max J. Thorington, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married May 21, 1993, and separated in April 1997. There are no minor children.
Kirkwood
Terry Lee Kirkwood, Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and Linda Sharon Slone Kirkwood, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 21, 1995, and separated Jan. 24, 1998. There are no minor children.
Kralis
Paige E. Kralis, Kosciusko County, and Mark J. Kralis, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 25, 1979, and separated Feb. 6, 1998. There is one minor child.
Marshall
David L. Marshall, North Highland Place, Warsaw, and Glenna I. Marshall, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 19, 1995, and separated Nov. 3, 1997. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Credit Union vs. Belinda and Mark Prater. Plaintiff awarded $989.64 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Rose Mitchuson. Plaintiff awarded $5,990.13 by default, plus court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Robert A. and Jolynne Crane and The CIT Group/Consumer Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $143,113.32, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. David E. and Tylynna S. Caudill, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,568.30 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Loran E. and Patrice L. Hygema. Plaintiff awarded $40,473.67 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Norma J. Wood vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Verlin and Garnet Haupt vs. Diana Shoemaker.
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Joseph and Phyllis Girouard, vs. Kevin E. Perkins.
• City of Warsaw Park & Recreation Department vs. Solliday Landscape and Lawn Care, doing business as Pro Care Services Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Deposit National Bank vs. Wing S. Lee.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Aristeo and Sylvia Gonzalez.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Damon L. Belcher and Jessica A. (former name Ponko restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Feb. 2.
• Michael L. O'Connor II and Peggy J. (former name Taylor restored). Feb. 4.
• Tracey (former name Humes restored) and Roger L. Runyon. Feb. 4.
• Tamara E. (former name Stanley restored) and Donald Holdorf. Feb. 5.
• Tara K. (former name Huff restored) and Lance W. Sipes. Feb. 5.
• Peggy (former name Brubaker restored) and Larry Hartline. Feb. 5.
• Geisla M. and Lenville T. Denney. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $87 per week in child support. Feb. 5.
• Angela K. and Jerry L. Auer. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $107 per week in child support. Feb. 6.
• Charles and Pamela Rush. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $57 per week in child support. Feb. 6.
Other Action
• Merry C. Huffer vs. Zimmer Inc. The Hon. Paul Mathias is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Philip E. Brett, 52, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Donna S. Banghart, 37, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• David A.Smoker, 36, and Lori A. Finley, 35, both of North CR 300E, Leesburg.
• Lyle Ray Yoder, 20, U.S. 6, Nappanee, and Judy Kay Stutzman, 23, North CR 800W, Warsaw.
• Darrell Eugene Young, 30, and Stephanie Alane Zorn, 27, both of Sunday Lane, Winona Lake.
• Brett Thomas Hilliker, 25, and Meggan Alane Smith, 31, both of South Clay Street, Claypool.
• James Gerard Savage, 43, and Penny Kay Siefert, 31, both of EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg.
• Joshua Lynn Bays, 19, Pierceton, and Ann Marie Fribley, 19, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Professional Account Services vs. Ricky A. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $1,316.47.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Israya Mann, $652.87; Shane A. Silvers, $1,159.13; Cheryl M. and Timothy Jones, judgment; and James E. Metz, $2,379.03.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. vs. Jeb A. Burkett. Plaintiff awarded $158.15.
• Ken Schue vs. Keith Grindle. Plaintiff awarded $709.75.
• Diane Delamater vs. Ohm Um. Plaintiff awarded $644.88.
• Willie J. Phillips vs. Stephanie Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $70.86.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael G. and Sheila Grevenstuk, $513.11, and Robin D. Harris, $143.64.
• Financial Services of Whitley Co. Inc. vs. Mark A. and Connie Puckett. Plaintiff awarded $2,562.90.
• Caremet Inc., doing business as Miller's Merry Manor, vs. Carol Hartwiger. Plaintiff awarded $2,438.91.
• Mike Stevens vs. Mark Bell and Sabrina Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,251.90.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Gary V. and Tabitha S. Syndram. Plaintiff awarded $1,903.67.

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 $125 in January and sentenced to four days in jail was Paul Waugh, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Roger Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January and license suspended 180 days was Cindy Bodenhafer, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald Schlabach, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were Bernarda Pena, Milford, and Robert McGuire, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Humberto Gaytan, Winona Lake; Phillip Wallstead, Warsaw; and Forrest Minor, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in December and license suspended 90 days was Joseph Scott, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 day was Michael Tallon, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Julian Calzada, Warsaw, and Roberto Ayala, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Rob Criswell, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Castillo, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Sean Fitzpatrick, Akron.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Raymond Rockhill, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald Shepard, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Young, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July and license suspended 90 days was Dean Nellans, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Jack Howard, North Manchester.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Blaine Hutcherson, Claypool.
Fined $74.50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Dean Alto, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Paul Mallery, Warsaw.
Fined $76.50 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Loretta King, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in February 1997, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Alfonso Gomez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in October was Jaime Diaz, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Jaime Diaz, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August was Juan Nunez, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) against and license suspended 90 days was Donald Shepard, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Michael Ousley, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Aaron Muffley, Nappanee.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $74.50 in August was Steven Bennett, Claypool.
Fined $25 in July and license suspended 180 days was John Oswald, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - Fined $74.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Galbraith, Claypool.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in January and license suspended 180 days were Donald Ditton, Warsaw, and Patrick McMahan, North Webster.
Fined $200 in July and license suspended 180 days were George Jackson, Warsaw; Vernon Mullet, Etna Green; and Thomas Seaburg, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May and license suspended 180 days was Mark Utter, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in January was Anna Stiles, Mentone.
Fined $100 in December was Andrez Garza, Milford.
Fined $50 in September were David Garcia, Warsaw, and Javier Malagon, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in July was Roy Case, Mentone.
Furnishing Alcohol to A Minor - Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was John Bradshaw, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and sentenced to six days in jail was Kelly Newsome, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in January were Steven Smalley, Warsaw, and Melissa Murphy, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November were Michael Wills, Claypool; William Marshall, Warsaw; and Jose Saucedo, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Ricarbo Vallin, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Glen Wilkey, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in July was Jeffrey Hollon, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in January were James Lisenbee, Warsaw; Sasha Lisenbee, Warsaw; and Derek Bradford, Silver Lake.
Fined $75 in December was Kenneth Morgan, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December and license suspended 60 days were Stephen Cartwright, Warsaw, and Rick Wireman, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in November was Melissa Beucler, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service was Kenneth Morgan, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Michelle Wunder, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April and ordered to perform two days of community service was Tim Dawson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February 1997 was Alfonso Gomez, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in January was Ronnie Zentz, North Webster.
Fined $250 in October was John Sorenson, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in September was Rigoberto Nunez, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in July and sentenced to 14 days in jail was Charles Bradley, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in July was Brian Schritter, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in March and sentenced to 90 days in jail was Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Harassment - Fined $100 in January was David Slone, North Webster.
Possession Of Undersize Bass - Fined $20 in January was Donald Smith, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in December against John Vegar, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Evelia Jiron, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May was Mark Utter, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Altha Vickers, Warsaw.
Hunting Deer With Another's License - Fined $25 in December was Loren Pruitt, Pierceton.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in December was Joseph Scott, Silver Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in December against Stephen Cartwright, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in November was Terry Shaw, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Melissa Beucler, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in August was Lissanne Grigoletti, Warsaw.
Fined $125 in May was Jeffrey Reed, Claypool.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $25 in August was Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Fined $100 in June was Steven Reed, Syracuse.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $25 in August was Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $75 in July was Corbett Frazier, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $125 in May was Jeffrey Reed, Claypool.
Fined $25 in April and sentenced to 14 days in jail was James Collins, Warsaw.
Dealing Marijuana - Fined $200 in April, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brenda Huyghe, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Barbara W. Hubert, 21, Warsaw; David A. Drabenstott, 22, Warsaw; and Ruth Flores, 59, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in December was Daniel S. New, 49, Claypool.
Fined $27 in November was Rocco C. Spears, 29, Claypool.
Fined $27 in October were Brett A. Kneller, 20, Claypool, and Rodney L. Puterbaugh, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Josheb R. Larrison, 22, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in January were Sandra G. Hilton, 35, North Manchester; Tonya L. Owens, 37, Winona Lake; Lesley A. Daniel, 17, Winona Lake; Robert R. Thompson, 50, Syracuse; and Paul M. Akers, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Judy K. Stutzman, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Anthony W. Chestnut, 20, Syracuse; Brian F. Cleary, 24, Nappanee; and Mark D. Dyer, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Douglas W. Coy, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September was Toni K. Kaiser, 40, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Miguel A. Perez, 36, Nappanee.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Sherry L. Durflinger, 34, North Manchester.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in January was William W. Wohead, 18, Akron.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Raul S. Vega, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Clinton Hursey, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in July was Jose J. Nunez, 24, Warsaw.
Improper Turn At Intersection - Fined $7 in December was Mark R. Lavigne, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Bradley W. Morris, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Stephanie Graves, 15, Claypool, and Derek L. Ousley, 16, Rochester.
Judgment (court costs only) in December against Justin Lewallen, 16, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Carrie A. Wise, 19, Pierceton; Juan J. Carvajal, 410, Warsaw; and Jessica R. Roberts, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in September was Brett A. Kneller, 20, Claypool.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Labar Hoard, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (March) Ray Burkholder, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Possession Of Marijuana - (January) Sherry Durflinger, North Webster; (July) Nathan Warren, Pierceton; (May) Jeffrey Reed, Claypool; (April) Todd Keiser, Warsaw; (March) Amanda Brookins, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - (January) John Bradshaw, Warsaw; William Austin, Warsaw; (September) David Garci, Warsaw; Rita Kimberlin, Warsaw; (July) Nathan Warren, Pierceton; Gaudencio Velazquez, Pierceton; (May) Jeffrey Reed, Claypool.
Battery - (October) Kathy Niles, North Webster; (September) Rita Kimberlin, Warsaw (two counts); (June) Roberto Aguilar, Warsaw; (April) James Collins, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (August) Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - (August) Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Intimidation - (August) Charles Louden, Silver Lake; (March) Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Nathan Warren, Pierceton; Vernon Mullet, Etna Green; Christopher Bartz, Leesburg.
Criminal Trespass - (July) Charles Bradley, Pierceton.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (July) John Galbraith, Claypool.
Reckless Driving - (May) Brandon Stephens, Pierceton.
Criminal Conversion - (April) Ryan Caudill, Pierceton.

Diversions
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Leon Mullet, Etna Green.

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 violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Rex D. Mort, 59, Pierceton.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Paul and Joan Stoelting vs. Richard and Linda Morris, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek $7,368 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Karen Kay Winter vs. Tohnya Miner. Plaintiff seeks visitation with her 3-year-old granddaughter.
• Firestone Construction Inc. vs. John Cooper, Grand Blanc, Mich. Plaintiff seeks cost of truck repair which should have been covered under an extended warranty purchased, plus punitive damages, attorney fees, court costs and treble damages. Plaintiff claims Cooper committed fraud, deception, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus court costs: Michael E. Davis, West CR 250S, Warsaw, (1) $9,270.07, (2) 235.29 and (3) $204.53, and Christopher M. Baker, North Franklin Street, Mentone, (1) 3,208.44 and (2) $1,888.06.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Rodney J. and Leslie R. Bays, South CR 425W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,257.82 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Rebecca Gorman, West Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,253.41 due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
McIntosh
Cheryl A. McIntosh, Kosciusko County, and Kenneth A. McIntosh, EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg. They were married May 17, 1987, and separated Dec. 2, 1997. There are no minor children.
Espinoza
Mary L. Espinoza, Pierceton, and Ruben Espinoza, South Village Street, Pierceton. They were married June 27, 1987, and separated Dec. 19, 1997. There are two minor children.
Nichols
Garry W. Nichols, Warsaw, and Lisa M. Nichols, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1982, and separated Oct. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Fawcett
Brian Wayne Fawcett, Kosciusko County, and Suzanne Elizabeth Fawcett, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1995, and separated Jan. 23, 1998. There are no minor children.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Harold K. Wrenn. Plaintiff awarded $3,129.58, plus court costs.
• Airborne Freight Corp., doing business as Airborne Express, vs. Genstar Sales Inc. Plaintiff awarded $7,250.39, plus court costs.
• Pacesetter Corp. vs. Thomas L. and Esther I. Gibbs. Plaintiff awarded $2,619.86, plus court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Joni Lynn Reed, $2,857.13, and Shellie McInturff Layton, $2,090.30.
• Byrider Finance Inc, doing business as CNAC, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs, from the following people: Jerry C. and Linette J. Baize, $3,900, and Keith L. Enyeart, $7,199.10.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Tammy J.Stevens, $3,234.65, and Krystal J. Richey, $1,758.04.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp., vs. Milton F. Bain Jr., Tiffeny A. Foreman, Equity One Inc. and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff awarded $78,005.60 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.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Chris Atchison. Plaintiff awarded $30,171.41, plus interest, court costs, possession of manufactured home and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of home to satisfy judgment.
• Personal Finance Co. vs. Jimmy D. and LaDonna A. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $10,967.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Connie and Oliver Bernstein, individually and as husband and wife, vs. Bruce Lockett, Chicago, Ill., and Indiana Department of Insurance, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 28, 1996, auto accident on U.S. 30, underinsured motorist company limits available and appointment of an arbitrator. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Providian National Bank vs. Hobart McCleese, South Walnut Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card agreement, plus court costs.
• Robert W. McQueen vs. Michael J. Webb, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Austin M. Ramsay, Huntsville, Ala. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a June 24, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of East Winona Avenue and Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc. vs. Andrew J. Horn, West Palestine Second Street, Mentone; Paula A. Horn, East CR 125S, Pierceton; Tippecanoe Valley School Corp.; and Ruth E. Dolby, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $50,084.96 due on mortgage, plus $1,500 in attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. James N. Aronhalt, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton, Key Federal Savings Bank and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $78,453.83 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Kilie Ann Carter seeks to change her name to Kylie Ann Carter.
• David Wayne Farley seeks to change his name to David Wayne Bachota.
Marriage Dissolutions
Dixon
Kara E. and Martin L. Dixon,South Hohman Lane, Claypool. They were married April 6, 1991, and separated Dec. 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Webb
Katina Webb, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw,and David Webb, Burket. They were married July 10, 1993, and separated Jan. 5, 1998. There is one minor child.
Fashbaugh
Bobby J. Fashbaugh, South Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool, and Morgan B. Fashbaugh, Elkhart. They were married Oct. 20, 1994, and separated Jan. 24, 1998. There are no minor children.
Pinder
Robert R. Pinder, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse, and Wendy D. Pinder, East Adams Road, Pierceton. They were married July 6, 1991, and separated Sept. 25, 1997. There are no minor children.
Colt
Heather J. and Gregory A. Colt II, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 13, 1996, and separated Feb. 10, 1998. There are no minor children.
Entwistle
David A. and Sandra Entwistle, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 28, 1986, and separated Feb. 2, 1998. There are no minor children.
Braunsdorf
Jeff and Sheila Braunsdorf, South Third Street, Pierceton. They were married Dec. 4, 1993, and separated Feb. 2, 1998. There are no minor children.
Graves
Teresa Graves, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, and Jay C. Graves, South Harding Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 6, 1988, and separated in November 1994. There are two minor children.
Thorington
Donna Rae Thorington, West CR 350S, Warsaw, and Max J. Thorington, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married May 21, 1993, and separated in April 1997. There are no minor children.
Kirkwood
Terry Lee Kirkwood, Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and Linda Sharon Slone Kirkwood, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 21, 1995, and separated Jan. 24, 1998. There are no minor children.
Kralis
Paige E. Kralis, Kosciusko County, and Mark J. Kralis, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 25, 1979, and separated Feb. 6, 1998. There is one minor child.
Marshall
David L. Marshall, North Highland Place, Warsaw, and Glenna I. Marshall, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 19, 1995, and separated Nov. 3, 1997. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Credit Union vs. Belinda and Mark Prater. Plaintiff awarded $989.64 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Rose Mitchuson. Plaintiff awarded $5,990.13 by default, plus court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Robert A. and Jolynne Crane and The CIT Group/Consumer Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $143,113.32, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. David E. and Tylynna S. Caudill, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,568.30 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Loran E. and Patrice L. Hygema. Plaintiff awarded $40,473.67 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Norma J. Wood vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Verlin and Garnet Haupt vs. Diana Shoemaker.
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Joseph and Phyllis Girouard, vs. Kevin E. Perkins.
• City of Warsaw Park & Recreation Department vs. Solliday Landscape and Lawn Care, doing business as Pro Care Services Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Deposit National Bank vs. Wing S. Lee.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Aristeo and Sylvia Gonzalez.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Damon L. Belcher and Jessica A. (former name Ponko restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Feb. 2.
• Michael L. O'Connor II and Peggy J. (former name Taylor restored). Feb. 4.
• Tracey (former name Humes restored) and Roger L. Runyon. Feb. 4.
• Tamara E. (former name Stanley restored) and Donald Holdorf. Feb. 5.
• Tara K. (former name Huff restored) and Lance W. Sipes. Feb. 5.
• Peggy (former name Brubaker restored) and Larry Hartline. Feb. 5.
• Geisla M. and Lenville T. Denney. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $87 per week in child support. Feb. 5.
• Angela K. and Jerry L. Auer. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $107 per week in child support. Feb. 6.
• Charles and Pamela Rush. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $57 per week in child support. Feb. 6.
Other Action
• Merry C. Huffer vs. Zimmer Inc. The Hon. Paul Mathias is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
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