Times-Union Court News 02-19-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• John Wayne Berdine Jr., 22, and Rachel Sue Roush, 24, both of Hiawatha Drive, Syracuse.
• Brian Ellis Deatsman, 21, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Janelle Lynn Sommers, 23, North CR 525E, Warsaw.
• Refugio Delgado Diaz, 22, and Tametha Kay Walker, 30, both of South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Larry G. Fields, 41, and Vallaree D. Swain, 45, both of South Buffalo Street, Warsaw.
• Daniel R. King, 38, and Penny Sue Lee, 28, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Antonio Ruiz, 31, and Trisha Lynn Islas, 30, both of East CR 500N, North Webster.
• Donald R. Sparks, 64, and Kathryn A. Roberts, 50, both of EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton.
• Keith A. Vanthoff, 44, and Patricia L. Berg, 42, both of North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw.
• Jeffery Lee Walker, 26, and Stephanie Louise Metz, 25, both of West Section Street, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn R. Fender Metcalf, $1,280.15; Richard Davis, $856.98; Keelie J. Dewilde, $903.21; Carol M. Simcox; Fred L. Holst Jr., $1,752.69; Bobbie J. Petri, $778.68; Cheryl A. Hall, $2,613.39; and Rene Lynn Arnett, $668.94.
• Warsaw Place Apartments v. Xiomara Canales and Carlos Cevilla. Plaintiff awarded $1,243.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Rhonda L. Barr. Plaintiff awarded $809.97.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Guy F. and Sharon Miller. Plaintiff awarded $152.57.
• Paul A. Stoelting v. Jeff Chandler. Plaintiff awarded $1,890.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela McGarvey, $715.35; Patricia Klein, $1,082.81; Rafailito Hernandez, $798.02; Bruce Huron, $432.84; Connie J. Stoffel, $733.36; Rene Lynn Arnett, $1,779.15; and Jeffrey Arnett Sr., $552.59.
• Marion G. Carpenter v. April L. Michaelson. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Steven R. Haines v. Matthew Trier. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.
• Candace and Tommy Hunt v. Linda Unsicker. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• John N. Garner v. Shane D. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $2,060.
• Kenneth J. Platt v. Tina D. Cumberland. Plaintiff awarded $1,319.59.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rodney R. Piper, $240.29; Angela McGarvey, $808.54; and Alan Shanyfelt, $1,005.93.
• Bill Osborne v. Timmy L. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,739.10.
• Money Matters Professional v. Tamara Qualls. Plaintiff awarded $716.
• Tenney & Sons Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Sutton, $140, and Hattie Pennington, $113.
• Hall & Marose Insurance v. Donald and Ruth Boner. Plaintiff awarded $1,887.24.
• H&C Insulation Supply Co. Inc. v. C.E. Johnson's Mechanical Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,117.28.
• K&K Enterprises Inc. v. Jeff Burlison. Plaintiff awarded $150.
• Centennial Cellular Tri State awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Don M. Current, $696.25; Matthew J. Perry, $566.52; Jeff C. Boatwright, $910.43; Mark B. Holloway, $1,033.98; Miranda L. Aldrich, $754.07; Cathey C. Sparks, $550.91; and Elijah W. Durnell, $1,481.96.
• Paradise Audio & Musical v. James Artist. Plaintiff awarded $731.25.
• Silver Lake Small Animal Clinic v. Larry Rose. Plaintiff awarded $352.64.
• Alden and Ron Stuckman awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tonya Hoenig Dooley and Byron Dooley, $3,000, Gary and Kathi Schue, $3,000.
• Financial Services of Whitley County v. Amanda S. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $2,545.42.
• The Collection Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Valeria Brewer, $240.46; Ruth E. Hoff, $1,429.22; Matthew Wise, $26.93; Kimberly Thorn, $15.28; Shawn A. Holloway, $908.50; Glenda Ervin, $581.20; Charlene A. Elliot, $791.82; Misty A. Campbell, $412.20; Robert J. Greene, $80; and Amanda L. Miller, $120.
• CreditMax awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eddie D. Perkins, $2,502.27; Rachel J. Meeks and Constance Hagan, $3,000; and Nichole Lash, $3,000.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanor 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 $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Domingo Melendez III, Milford.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in August was David M. Spencer, 23, Mentone.
Fined $27 in January were Scott W. Fouts, 23, Warsaw; Ina J. Mast, 59, Pierceton; Ryan W. Vallow, 38, Syracuse; Kathleen F. Kostro, 44, Warsaw; Jamey D. Roberts, 16, Warsaw; and Jason W. Brown, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in December were Ryan C. Hollopeter, 17, Warsaw; Cassandra D. Sharp, 18, Silver Lake
Fined $27 in September was Todd C. Wottring, 35, Rochester.
Fined $12 in January were Ronald N. Streeby, 30, Syracuse; Kimberly C. Purdy, 16, Warsaw; and Mark W. Wiggs, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December was Cynthia L. Kehoe, 44, Claypool, and Joseph E. Anderson, 24, Larwill.
Fined $12 in November were Heather N. Hale, 18, Warsaw, and Kaleb J. Brown, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Kaleb J. Brown, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jerry E. Stouder, 57, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Cristobal Hernandez, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Julie Kay Tuggle, 23, Warsaw, and Shawna M. Gamber, 28, Syracuse.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January were Michael K. Keith, 43, Winona Lake, and Nathan P. Turner, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Edward A. Cochran, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Jessica L. Reed, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were Zachary D. Mock, 17, Syracuse; Rachelle D. Shelton, 27, Warsaw; Jesus Guel, 25, Warsaw;
Fined $7 in December were Ragun D. Barboza, 20, Warsaw; Ryan C. Hollopeter, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Betty L. Winchester, 51, Warsaw, and James H. Hurd Jr., 35, Mentone.
Fined $7 in December was Penny M. Hepler, 40, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January was Simon R. Beer, 16, Milford.
Fined $7 in October was Pauline Rangel, 26, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in January was Jeremy L. Dawson, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Gilberto Cerda, 43, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Kenneth J. Keene, 40, North Webster.
Passing In A No-Passing Zone - Fined $7 in December was KEvin F. Rhoads, 46, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Darrell Gingerich, 17, Milford.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in December was Ryan C. Hollopeter, 17, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $150 in August was Terry L. Tyler, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was Philip G. Meade, 50, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were David S. Dohner, 37, Warsaw; David S. Collins, 32, Leesburg; Hettie L. Derossett, 64, Warsaw; Dawn S. Engelberth, 38, Winona Lake; Curtis M. Valentine, 18, North Webster; Robert W. Gallup Jr., 23, Warsaw; Van L. Rohn, 52, Nappanee; and Aaron M. Rhoades, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in December were Lisa R. McKee, 41, Silver Lake; Michael W. Hirshey, 30, Winona Lake; Jamie J. Asher, 39, Syracuse; Penny M. Hepler, 40, Pierceton.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Varner M. Chance died April 24, 2001, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $731,469.45. Beneficiaries: Anna C. Chance, spouse; Rebecca A. and Kirk Carrington, daughter and son-in-law; and Margaret Imhof, Timothy Andrews and Elaine Remole, grandchildren.
• Lee A. Girvin died May 28, 2001, at age 74, leaving an estate valued at $419,789.49. Beneficiaries: Elizabeth Marcus, daughter, Fair Lawn, N.J.; Stephanie Kay Buckley, daughter, Pekin, Ill.; Michael L. Girvin, son, East Ryerson Road, Pierceton; Christopher L. Girvin, son, Indianapolis; and Rebecca Jane Girvin-Argon, daughter, Evanston, Ill.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Andrew Anglemeyer v. Warsaw Health System, LLC, doing business as Kosciusko Community Hospital. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment determining the rights, obligations and legal relations of the parties with respect to the noncompetition provisions of the written employment agreement; that the court declare that the noncompetition provisions of the agreement do not apply to and are not triggered by Warsaw Health's termination of the agreement; and that the court declare Anglemeyer is not subject to the restrictions set forth in the agreement when the termination period expires March 13. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Harold A. Tucker, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Kimberly M. Tucker and Tom Trammel, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,702.32 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Violet and Larry Blanton, North Main Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $5,620.27 due on agreement.
• Michael Fowler v. Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Jan. 17 denial of a variance.
• Platinum Financial Services Corp., as assignee of Aspirecard, v. Don M. Current, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,511.54 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• KeyBank/NA v. Ronald and Tammy S. Miller, North Nancy Drive, Warsaw, and Alliance Mortgage Co., Jacksonville, Fla. Plaintiff seeks $39,833.21 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank v. Tammy S. Johnson, West CR 500S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,103.25 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota v. Nancy J. Nichols, Country Club Drive South, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,554.43 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Randal Lee Rogers, Mount Vernon, Ill., and Clara Rogers, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $706.85 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Ricky D. and Mary E. Daniels, Michaels Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,770.86 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Brian D. Boyer, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,768.43 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Jan McLaughlin, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,729.45 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Adams
Brenda A. Adams, North Deer Run, Warsaw, and Michael D. Adams, Salisbury, Md. They were married Nov. 4, 1986, and separated Oct. 12, 2000. There is one minor child.
Goodman
Warren Jr. and Karen M. Goodman, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 6, 1994, and separated Jan. 19, 2002. There are three minor children.
Hyde
Jay A. and Mary Regina Hyde, East CR 800N, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 13, 1992, and separated Jan. 10, 2002. There are two minor children.
Truex
Rhonda J. and David L. Truex, North CR 800W, Etna Green. They were married March 21, 1987, and separated Jan. 11, 2002. There is one minor child.
Whetten
Danae Dee and Troy Scott Whetten, Cromwell. They were married Aug. 6, 1983, and separated Nov. 14, 2001. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank v. Dolores M. Bumbaugh. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $5,060.26, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Timothy H. and Delores R. Hawkins. Plaintiff awarded $24,562.74 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Betty Jackson Burnham. Plaintiff awarded $9,058.32 by default.
• Momper Insulation Inc. v. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc. Plaintiff awarded $12,493.94, plus court costs.
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Terri Lou Davis, $851.68; Elrod Group, $907.20; Kolin Young, $1,191.26; Peggy S. Conley Marshall, $891.40; Wilkins Family Trust, $908.95; Rosemary Legrand, $928.09; and Michael Prater, $871.71.
• One Beacon Insurance v. Krystal Leasure. Plaintiff awarded $7,330 by default, plus court costs.
• Tony G. and Paula S. Smith, doing business as Red Horse Bait and Sports Shop, v. Patrick J. Mettler. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $5,703.07, plus interest.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp. v. Miguel Rico. Plaintiff awarded $3,292.82 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Roy D. and Terri L. Landrum, $3,506.53, and Thomas L. Gibbs II, $4,802.30.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jerry and Wylan Smith v. Manuel J. Cervantes, also known as Manuel Jimenez; Central Mutual Insurance Co.; and Affirmative Insurance Co.
• David E. Zipfel v. Image Coaches, et al.
• Lisa C. Drubert v. Penn Warranty Corp.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. Rick Craft.
• Providian National Bank v. David M. Adams.
• Providian National Bank v. Orin A. Boyd.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Katina and Michael J. Thrush. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 11.
Other Action
• Andrew V. Johnson v. Kari K. Johnson. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Street Bank and Trust Co., as trustee for Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp., v. Jeffrey W. Rhoades, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $83,577.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midfirst Bank v. Damien and Ginger Carboneau, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $116,234.82 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Inc. v. James Shuster, West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $9,550 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Charles Fenix, North Franklin St., Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $89,216.67 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc. v. Leonard and Velma A. Burns, South Harrison Street, Warsaw, and American General Finance, Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $35,866.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Wicks Inc., doing business as Wickes Lumber Co., v. Ken W. and Kyle Swartz, doing business as Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,906.12 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Allstate Insurance Co., subrogee of Laurel Proctor, v. Josh Weldy. Plaintiff seeks $4,493.81 as paid to insured claimant, Proctor, after a Dec. 31, 1999, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Lou Martinez v. The Pit Stop, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,287.84 for alleged negligent maintenance on vehicle.
• Pacesetter Financial v. James G. Breneman, Valparaiso. Plaintiff seeks $3,690.03 due on contract, plus court costs and foreclosure of security interest in an off-road motorcycle, with possession and sale to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Kyle J. and Angel M. Gilbertson, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Alliance Funding, Orangeburg, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks $43,617.65 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank v. Patricia Essig, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $12,509.75 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Meridian Insurance v. Adam Stephens, West Baker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,293.53 for damage to the vehicle of insured claimant, Jerry Yotter, after a June 28, 2000, auto accident at Old Road 30 and Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Capital One v. Charles Rush, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1.723.70 due on credit card account, plus interest, $360 in attorney fees and court costs.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. v. Jerry and Lanetia Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw; American General Financial, Evansville; and National City Bank, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $70,890.56 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Boocher
Kimberly K. Boocher, Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Todd E. Boocher, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 14, 1994, and separated Jan. 26, 2002. There is one minor child.
Byers
Darl Byers, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Sandy Byers, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 22, 1997, and separated July 15, 2001. There are no minor children.
Cox
Charise Cox, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Brent Cox, Silver Lake. They were married July 1, 2000, and separated in September of a year not indicated. There are no minor children.
Eppenbaugh
Melissa Eppenbaugh, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Donald L. Eppenbaugh, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married June 13, 1992, and separated May 1, 2001. There are three minor children.
Jackson
Karen Kay Jackson, West Center Street, Burket, and George Jackson, Mentone. They were married Aug. 5, 1999, and separated Feb. 5, 2002. There is one minor child.
Jordan
Janet Michele Jordan, North Maple Way, Leesburg, and Kenneth William Jordan, West Fourth Street, Milford. They were married March 17, 1995, and separated Nov. 26, 2001. There are three minor children.
Schmitt
Brandi and Joseph Schmitt, North Long Drive, Syracuse. They were married June 27, 1998, and separated Feb. 8, 2002. There are two minor children.
Tucker
Lisa and Steven D. Tucker, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. They were married April 12, 1986, and separated Jan. 29, 2001. There are two minor children.
Voltz/Fox
Robert N. Voltz, EMS B20B Lane, Pierceton, and Cassandra L. Fox, Fort Wayne. They were married Jan. 6, 1996, and separated Feb. 4, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• James and Joan Martin v. Gary Damron and Bob's Services Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Mortgage Corp. v. Sharleen Miller, National City Bank and Wawasee School Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Brian and Angie Clouse. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Feb. 7.
• Julie Anne (former name Slusher restored) and David Allen Kline. Feb. 8.
• Dana (former name Landry restored) and Scott Coverstone. Feb. 8.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Rick and Velma Craft, 213 Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $81,530. Debts: $97,166.
• Pamela Higdon, 509 Oak Glen Drive #1, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,210. Debts: $71,524.
• Jeffrey Hunter, 8556 S. Yellowview Lane, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,360. Debts: $24,525.
• Christopher Malott and Corrina Malott, also known as Corrina Correll, 1773 N. CR 300W, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $9,506. Debts: $22,250.
• Russell Yates, 12414 CR 148, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $930. Debts: $16,541. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• John Wayne Berdine Jr., 22, and Rachel Sue Roush, 24, both of Hiawatha Drive, Syracuse.
• Brian Ellis Deatsman, 21, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Janelle Lynn Sommers, 23, North CR 525E, Warsaw.
• Refugio Delgado Diaz, 22, and Tametha Kay Walker, 30, both of South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Larry G. Fields, 41, and Vallaree D. Swain, 45, both of South Buffalo Street, Warsaw.
• Daniel R. King, 38, and Penny Sue Lee, 28, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Antonio Ruiz, 31, and Trisha Lynn Islas, 30, both of East CR 500N, North Webster.
• Donald R. Sparks, 64, and Kathryn A. Roberts, 50, both of EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton.
• Keith A. Vanthoff, 44, and Patricia L. Berg, 42, both of North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw.
• Jeffery Lee Walker, 26, and Stephanie Louise Metz, 25, both of West Section Street, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn R. Fender Metcalf, $1,280.15; Richard Davis, $856.98; Keelie J. Dewilde, $903.21; Carol M. Simcox; Fred L. Holst Jr., $1,752.69; Bobbie J. Petri, $778.68; Cheryl A. Hall, $2,613.39; and Rene Lynn Arnett, $668.94.
• Warsaw Place Apartments v. Xiomara Canales and Carlos Cevilla. Plaintiff awarded $1,243.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Rhonda L. Barr. Plaintiff awarded $809.97.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Guy F. and Sharon Miller. Plaintiff awarded $152.57.
• Paul A. Stoelting v. Jeff Chandler. Plaintiff awarded $1,890.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela McGarvey, $715.35; Patricia Klein, $1,082.81; Rafailito Hernandez, $798.02; Bruce Huron, $432.84; Connie J. Stoffel, $733.36; Rene Lynn Arnett, $1,779.15; and Jeffrey Arnett Sr., $552.59.
• Marion G. Carpenter v. April L. Michaelson. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Steven R. Haines v. Matthew Trier. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.
• Candace and Tommy Hunt v. Linda Unsicker. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• John N. Garner v. Shane D. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $2,060.
• Kenneth J. Platt v. Tina D. Cumberland. Plaintiff awarded $1,319.59.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rodney R. Piper, $240.29; Angela McGarvey, $808.54; and Alan Shanyfelt, $1,005.93.
• Bill Osborne v. Timmy L. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,739.10.
• Money Matters Professional v. Tamara Qualls. Plaintiff awarded $716.
• Tenney & Sons Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Sutton, $140, and Hattie Pennington, $113.
• Hall & Marose Insurance v. Donald and Ruth Boner. Plaintiff awarded $1,887.24.
• H&C Insulation Supply Co. Inc. v. C.E. Johnson's Mechanical Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,117.28.
• K&K Enterprises Inc. v. Jeff Burlison. Plaintiff awarded $150.
• Centennial Cellular Tri State awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Don M. Current, $696.25; Matthew J. Perry, $566.52; Jeff C. Boatwright, $910.43; Mark B. Holloway, $1,033.98; Miranda L. Aldrich, $754.07; Cathey C. Sparks, $550.91; and Elijah W. Durnell, $1,481.96.
• Paradise Audio & Musical v. James Artist. Plaintiff awarded $731.25.
• Silver Lake Small Animal Clinic v. Larry Rose. Plaintiff awarded $352.64.
• Alden and Ron Stuckman awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tonya Hoenig Dooley and Byron Dooley, $3,000, Gary and Kathi Schue, $3,000.
• Financial Services of Whitley County v. Amanda S. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $2,545.42.
• The Collection Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Valeria Brewer, $240.46; Ruth E. Hoff, $1,429.22; Matthew Wise, $26.93; Kimberly Thorn, $15.28; Shawn A. Holloway, $908.50; Glenda Ervin, $581.20; Charlene A. Elliot, $791.82; Misty A. Campbell, $412.20; Robert J. Greene, $80; and Amanda L. Miller, $120.
• CreditMax awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eddie D. Perkins, $2,502.27; Rachel J. Meeks and Constance Hagan, $3,000; and Nichole Lash, $3,000.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanor 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 $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Domingo Melendez III, Milford.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in August was David M. Spencer, 23, Mentone.
Fined $27 in January were Scott W. Fouts, 23, Warsaw; Ina J. Mast, 59, Pierceton; Ryan W. Vallow, 38, Syracuse; Kathleen F. Kostro, 44, Warsaw; Jamey D. Roberts, 16, Warsaw; and Jason W. Brown, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in December were Ryan C. Hollopeter, 17, Warsaw; Cassandra D. Sharp, 18, Silver Lake
Fined $27 in September was Todd C. Wottring, 35, Rochester.
Fined $12 in January were Ronald N. Streeby, 30, Syracuse; Kimberly C. Purdy, 16, Warsaw; and Mark W. Wiggs, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December was Cynthia L. Kehoe, 44, Claypool, and Joseph E. Anderson, 24, Larwill.
Fined $12 in November were Heather N. Hale, 18, Warsaw, and Kaleb J. Brown, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Kaleb J. Brown, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jerry E. Stouder, 57, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Cristobal Hernandez, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Julie Kay Tuggle, 23, Warsaw, and Shawna M. Gamber, 28, Syracuse.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January were Michael K. Keith, 43, Winona Lake, and Nathan P. Turner, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Edward A. Cochran, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Jessica L. Reed, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were Zachary D. Mock, 17, Syracuse; Rachelle D. Shelton, 27, Warsaw; Jesus Guel, 25, Warsaw;
Fined $7 in December were Ragun D. Barboza, 20, Warsaw; Ryan C. Hollopeter, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Betty L. Winchester, 51, Warsaw, and James H. Hurd Jr., 35, Mentone.
Fined $7 in December was Penny M. Hepler, 40, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January was Simon R. Beer, 16, Milford.
Fined $7 in October was Pauline Rangel, 26, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in January was Jeremy L. Dawson, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Gilberto Cerda, 43, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Kenneth J. Keene, 40, North Webster.
Passing In A No-Passing Zone - Fined $7 in December was KEvin F. Rhoads, 46, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Darrell Gingerich, 17, Milford.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in December was Ryan C. Hollopeter, 17, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $150 in August was Terry L. Tyler, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was Philip G. Meade, 50, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were David S. Dohner, 37, Warsaw; David S. Collins, 32, Leesburg; Hettie L. Derossett, 64, Warsaw; Dawn S. Engelberth, 38, Winona Lake; Curtis M. Valentine, 18, North Webster; Robert W. Gallup Jr., 23, Warsaw; Van L. Rohn, 52, Nappanee; and Aaron M. Rhoades, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in December were Lisa R. McKee, 41, Silver Lake; Michael W. Hirshey, 30, Winona Lake; Jamie J. Asher, 39, Syracuse; Penny M. Hepler, 40, Pierceton.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Varner M. Chance died April 24, 2001, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $731,469.45. Beneficiaries: Anna C. Chance, spouse; Rebecca A. and Kirk Carrington, daughter and son-in-law; and Margaret Imhof, Timothy Andrews and Elaine Remole, grandchildren.
• Lee A. Girvin died May 28, 2001, at age 74, leaving an estate valued at $419,789.49. Beneficiaries: Elizabeth Marcus, daughter, Fair Lawn, N.J.; Stephanie Kay Buckley, daughter, Pekin, Ill.; Michael L. Girvin, son, East Ryerson Road, Pierceton; Christopher L. Girvin, son, Indianapolis; and Rebecca Jane Girvin-Argon, daughter, Evanston, Ill.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Andrew Anglemeyer v. Warsaw Health System, LLC, doing business as Kosciusko Community Hospital. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment determining the rights, obligations and legal relations of the parties with respect to the noncompetition provisions of the written employment agreement; that the court declare that the noncompetition provisions of the agreement do not apply to and are not triggered by Warsaw Health's termination of the agreement; and that the court declare Anglemeyer is not subject to the restrictions set forth in the agreement when the termination period expires March 13. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Harold A. Tucker, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Kimberly M. Tucker and Tom Trammel, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,702.32 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Violet and Larry Blanton, North Main Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $5,620.27 due on agreement.
• Michael Fowler v. Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Jan. 17 denial of a variance.
• Platinum Financial Services Corp., as assignee of Aspirecard, v. Don M. Current, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,511.54 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• KeyBank/NA v. Ronald and Tammy S. Miller, North Nancy Drive, Warsaw, and Alliance Mortgage Co., Jacksonville, Fla. Plaintiff seeks $39,833.21 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank v. Tammy S. Johnson, West CR 500S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,103.25 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota v. Nancy J. Nichols, Country Club Drive South, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,554.43 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Randal Lee Rogers, Mount Vernon, Ill., and Clara Rogers, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $706.85 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Ricky D. and Mary E. Daniels, Michaels Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,770.86 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Brian D. Boyer, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,768.43 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Jan McLaughlin, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,729.45 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Adams
Brenda A. Adams, North Deer Run, Warsaw, and Michael D. Adams, Salisbury, Md. They were married Nov. 4, 1986, and separated Oct. 12, 2000. There is one minor child.
Goodman
Warren Jr. and Karen M. Goodman, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 6, 1994, and separated Jan. 19, 2002. There are three minor children.
Hyde
Jay A. and Mary Regina Hyde, East CR 800N, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 13, 1992, and separated Jan. 10, 2002. There are two minor children.
Truex
Rhonda J. and David L. Truex, North CR 800W, Etna Green. They were married March 21, 1987, and separated Jan. 11, 2002. There is one minor child.
Whetten
Danae Dee and Troy Scott Whetten, Cromwell. They were married Aug. 6, 1983, and separated Nov. 14, 2001. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank v. Dolores M. Bumbaugh. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $5,060.26, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Timothy H. and Delores R. Hawkins. Plaintiff awarded $24,562.74 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Betty Jackson Burnham. Plaintiff awarded $9,058.32 by default.
• Momper Insulation Inc. v. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc. Plaintiff awarded $12,493.94, plus court costs.
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Terri Lou Davis, $851.68; Elrod Group, $907.20; Kolin Young, $1,191.26; Peggy S. Conley Marshall, $891.40; Wilkins Family Trust, $908.95; Rosemary Legrand, $928.09; and Michael Prater, $871.71.
• One Beacon Insurance v. Krystal Leasure. Plaintiff awarded $7,330 by default, plus court costs.
• Tony G. and Paula S. Smith, doing business as Red Horse Bait and Sports Shop, v. Patrick J. Mettler. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $5,703.07, plus interest.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp. v. Miguel Rico. Plaintiff awarded $3,292.82 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Roy D. and Terri L. Landrum, $3,506.53, and Thomas L. Gibbs II, $4,802.30.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jerry and Wylan Smith v. Manuel J. Cervantes, also known as Manuel Jimenez; Central Mutual Insurance Co.; and Affirmative Insurance Co.
• David E. Zipfel v. Image Coaches, et al.
• Lisa C. Drubert v. Penn Warranty Corp.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. Rick Craft.
• Providian National Bank v. David M. Adams.
• Providian National Bank v. Orin A. Boyd.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Katina and Michael J. Thrush. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 11.
Other Action
• Andrew V. Johnson v. Kari K. Johnson. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Street Bank and Trust Co., as trustee for Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp., v. Jeffrey W. Rhoades, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $83,577.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midfirst Bank v. Damien and Ginger Carboneau, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $116,234.82 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Inc. v. James Shuster, West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $9,550 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Charles Fenix, North Franklin St., Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $89,216.67 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc. v. Leonard and Velma A. Burns, South Harrison Street, Warsaw, and American General Finance, Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $35,866.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Wicks Inc., doing business as Wickes Lumber Co., v. Ken W. and Kyle Swartz, doing business as Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,906.12 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Allstate Insurance Co., subrogee of Laurel Proctor, v. Josh Weldy. Plaintiff seeks $4,493.81 as paid to insured claimant, Proctor, after a Dec. 31, 1999, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Lou Martinez v. The Pit Stop, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,287.84 for alleged negligent maintenance on vehicle.
• Pacesetter Financial v. James G. Breneman, Valparaiso. Plaintiff seeks $3,690.03 due on contract, plus court costs and foreclosure of security interest in an off-road motorcycle, with possession and sale to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Kyle J. and Angel M. Gilbertson, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Alliance Funding, Orangeburg, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks $43,617.65 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank v. Patricia Essig, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $12,509.75 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Meridian Insurance v. Adam Stephens, West Baker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,293.53 for damage to the vehicle of insured claimant, Jerry Yotter, after a June 28, 2000, auto accident at Old Road 30 and Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Capital One v. Charles Rush, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1.723.70 due on credit card account, plus interest, $360 in attorney fees and court costs.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. v. Jerry and Lanetia Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw; American General Financial, Evansville; and National City Bank, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $70,890.56 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Boocher
Kimberly K. Boocher, Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Todd E. Boocher, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 14, 1994, and separated Jan. 26, 2002. There is one minor child.
Byers
Darl Byers, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Sandy Byers, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 22, 1997, and separated July 15, 2001. There are no minor children.
Cox
Charise Cox, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Brent Cox, Silver Lake. They were married July 1, 2000, and separated in September of a year not indicated. There are no minor children.
Eppenbaugh
Melissa Eppenbaugh, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Donald L. Eppenbaugh, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married June 13, 1992, and separated May 1, 2001. There are three minor children.
Jackson
Karen Kay Jackson, West Center Street, Burket, and George Jackson, Mentone. They were married Aug. 5, 1999, and separated Feb. 5, 2002. There is one minor child.
Jordan
Janet Michele Jordan, North Maple Way, Leesburg, and Kenneth William Jordan, West Fourth Street, Milford. They were married March 17, 1995, and separated Nov. 26, 2001. There are three minor children.
Schmitt
Brandi and Joseph Schmitt, North Long Drive, Syracuse. They were married June 27, 1998, and separated Feb. 8, 2002. There are two minor children.
Tucker
Lisa and Steven D. Tucker, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. They were married April 12, 1986, and separated Jan. 29, 2001. There are two minor children.
Voltz/Fox
Robert N. Voltz, EMS B20B Lane, Pierceton, and Cassandra L. Fox, Fort Wayne. They were married Jan. 6, 1996, and separated Feb. 4, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• James and Joan Martin v. Gary Damron and Bob's Services Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Mortgage Corp. v. Sharleen Miller, National City Bank and Wawasee School Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Brian and Angie Clouse. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Feb. 7.
• Julie Anne (former name Slusher restored) and David Allen Kline. Feb. 8.
• Dana (former name Landry restored) and Scott Coverstone. Feb. 8.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Rick and Velma Craft, 213 Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $81,530. Debts: $97,166.
• Pamela Higdon, 509 Oak Glen Drive #1, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,210. Debts: $71,524.
• Jeffrey Hunter, 8556 S. Yellowview Lane, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,360. Debts: $24,525.
• Christopher Malott and Corrina Malott, also known as Corrina Correll, 1773 N. CR 300W, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $9,506. Debts: $22,250.
• Russell Yates, 12414 CR 148, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $930. Debts: $16,541. [[In-content Ad]]
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