Times-Union Court News 02-20-2001
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:
• Federico Rivera Rodriguez, 25, and Maria Alma Salinas Martinez, 25, both of North Shaffer Street, Milford.
• Jasen Dee Gibbens, 28, Knightsville, and Stacy J. Sears, 37, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw.
• Bruce E. Sarber, 38, and Shari A. Moore, 30, both of Grandview Drive, Warsaw.
• Jared Alan Miller, 22, New Paris, and Sheila May Robinson, 18, South CR 450W, Claypool.
• Jay Lee Carlson, 29, and Jaime Lee Heckaman, 24, both of East Prairie Street, Leesburg.
• David Steven Hettinger, 24, and Tasha Marie Parker, 17, both of East Prairie Street, Leesburg.
• David Gilbert Riddell, 51, and Karla Sue Wagoner, 49, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Victor Manuel Tayagua Montoya, 25, Hillside Drive, Syracuse, and Rosalia Lua Valencia, 21, Ligonier.
• John Mark Wildermuth, 26, West Fulton CR 1600N, Akron, and Heather Jean Wilcox, 22, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake.
• Kenneth G. Shepherd, 37, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton, and Lori M. Reynolds, 37, East Wyland Creek Drive, Warsaw.
• Jonathan Thomas Slocum, 22, North Tamarack Street, Warsaw, and Lindsay Alice Roy, 21, East Deerwood Court, Warsaw.
• Roger Allen Fitzpatrick, 39, and Shelley Ruth Fitzpatrick, 40, both of Wayside Court, Warsaw.
• Pedro Trujillo, 32, and Erika I. Suastegui, 21, both of South James Street, Milford.
• Brian Lee Caudill, 29, and Christee Ann Henry, 27, both of West CR 700S, Mentone.
• Robert C. O'Hara, 49, and Lois Marie Beaver, 32, both of West Courtland Drive, Silver Lake.
• Thomas Stephen McDonald, 25, East Tyner Drive, Warsaw, and Gina Marie Meyers, 21, Ind. 15, Warsaw.
• James Anthony Baldacci Jr., 22, and Teresa Ann Kellstrom, 30, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Mario Nunez Patino, 29, and Deanna Delaine Collins, 31, both of Ellsworth Street, 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:
• Patricia F. Culp v. Tracy and Russell Stedam. Plaintiff awarded $1,218.56.
• Debra Collier's School of Dance v. Donna Panula. Plaintiff awarded $572.77.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. v. Tammy and Scottie Keaffaber. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Jim and Janie Combs v. Dustin Cooper. Plaintiffs awarded $1,000.
• Advance America awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Elizabeth Krauser, $318; Ritchie Hernandez, $368; Dora Munoz, $155; Mark Johnson, $353; and Linda Johnson, $353.
• Tobias T. VanHouten v. Anthony J. Young. Plaintiff awarded return of property.
• FSF Inc. v. Stephanie Zeisig. Plaintiff awarded $2,907.27.
• Roland Arnell v. Morgan McGhehy. Plaintiff awarded $1,700.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jesse W. and Angel Harter, $498.58; Richard Byrer, $35.49; Sabrina Smith, $33.19; Carol Marie Simcox, $167.32; and Billie Jo and Mitchell R. Houtz, $540.63.
• Dianne L. Plummer v. Kenneth R. and Tracy Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $605.
• Arthur E. and Deborah S. Clark v. Tim Bowen. Plaintiffs awarded $110.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. April L. Haab. Plaintiff awarded $817.59.
• Martin Financial Management v. Terrance Gibson. Plaintiff awarded $499.22.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in January, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Russel England, Milford.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Scott Fouts, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Phillip Shalley, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Filiberto Gonzalez, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Omar R. Jimenez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February was Nathan G. Arnold, South Whitley.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Janel G. Meerzo, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in January was Heather M. Bellamy, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in July and license suspended 180 days was Aaron Banks, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $500 in July was Corbett Frazier, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $200 in April and sentenced to 348 days in jail was Robert Moser, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February 2000 was Ean Anderson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Amy Mullins, 18, Mentone; Donald Chappell, 18, Winona Lake; Bambi Swope, 18, Warsaw; and Javier Cortez, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were Nathan Chastain, 22, Warsaw, and Heriberto Escorbar, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was David N. Bussard, 27, Mentone.
Fined $12 in February were Ronald Lowell, 50, Warsaw; Jack Hyden, 53, Winona Lake; Amanda Horner, 30, Winona Lake; and Mitchell Book, 46, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January were Ronald Maclagan, 54, Warsaw; Estela Bradley, 48, Warsaw; Shannon Frantz, 20, North Manchester; Andrew Hastings, 18, Warsaw; Michael Bennett, 45, Leesburg; Robert Gallup, 22, Warsaw; and Robert L. Stolze, 54, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in December were Andi J. Stroup, 28, Warsaw, and Anthony S. Elliott, 19, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in November was Deeana L. Tyler, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June was Tony Luu, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Andrew Hasting, 18, Warsaw; Terra Harding, 19, Warsaw; Rebecca Snyder, 51, Warsaw; and Steven Gom, 30, North Webster.
Fined $7 in January 2000 was Douglas R. Elliott, 29, North Manchester.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in February were Yolanda Bussard, 50, Warsaw, and Marcella Lantz, North Webster.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Yolanda Bussard, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Luis Diaz, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Marivel L. Mendez, 22, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January were Shawn Prater, 21, Pierceton, and Victoria Sharp, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Sign - Fined $7 in January were Edgard G. Postigo, 19, Warsaw, and Thomas Clemens, 39, Winona Lake.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January were Matt Strickler, 30, Warsaw, and Joseph Rice, 58, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Michael P. Hackworth, 24, Claypool.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in January was Ryan Cheeseman, 18, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Robert A. Smits, 39, Pierceton; Cinthia S. Hilgenberg, 50, Leesburg; and David B. Sheets, 36, Claypool.
Fined $7 in November was Kevin Mitchell, 46, South Whitley.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in September was Kelly J. Shepherd, 31, Milford.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in September was Enedeo Rodriguez, 20, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in August was Kenneth W. Long, 57, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $7 in June was Gene H. Denz, 21, Winona Lake.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in June was Tony Luu, 21, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in June was Tony Luu, 21, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in February 2000 was Adam J. Settingsgaard, 18, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Carlos Nunez, 26, Pierceton, and Kenneth Graff, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in January were Rita P. Alfrey, 47, Syracuse; Benito Lozano, 41, Syracuse; Thelma D. Snyder, 44, Syracuse; Thomas L. Patterson, 44, North Webster; Leticia Lopez, 34, Warsaw; Thomas Tupps, 55, Warsaw; Eli Vargas, 27, Warsaw; Jeramia McClarnon, 20, Warsaw; and Carrie A. Harris, 17, Larwill.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in January was Kimberly A. Troup, 38, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (January) Darrell Dingess, Silver Lake; (June) Kristin Martin, Rochester (two counts).
Driving While Suspended - (September) Richard Kuhn, Leesburg; (July) Stephanie Wilson, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Affiliated Family Dentist v. L. Vincent Zon, East Section Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,783 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• LHR (Grosse Foundation) v. Lee R. Bentley, East Riverside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,847 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA v. Bruce and Darla Routson, East Camp Mack Road, Milford; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Service, Indianapolis; and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $119,850.94 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.
• Denny R. Day v. Gregory D. Rowland, West CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 11, 1999, auto accident on Ind. 13 in Pierceton. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, Elkhart, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Floyd D. and Maudie G. Patterson, Claypool, $4,375.98; Denise L. Delph, Topeka, $4,465.63; and Aaron M. and Shauna E. LaLonde, Warsaw, $6,323.79.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Christopher Burchett) v. Gregory D. Monesmith, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $769.92 as paid to insured claimant, Burchett, after a July 5, 2000, auto accident in Pike Lake Beach parking lot.
• Randy Bonewitz v. Kosciusko Community Hospital and David W. Haines, M.D. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligence for failure to notify Bonewitz of a positive test for hepatitis during treatment in 1992. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and requests a trial by jury.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend v. Thurman Sparkman Jr., West Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,216.98 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Regenia Chambers, Kingsford Heights, $6,038.66; Patrick and Joeann Page, Elkhart, $4,378.41; William E. Brown, South Main Street, Etna Green, 3,954.53; Javella J. Jones, Indianapolis, $7,435.88; and Anisha J. Alexander, South Bend, $6,214.85.
Marriage Dissolution
Castle
Donna and Frank Castle, Cardinal Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 9, 1977, and separated Feb. 8, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Benjamin L. and Bobbi D. Hursey. Plaintiff awarded $5,554.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Hector DeLaFuente, $1,609.41, and Joel L. McNicolas, $5,356.07.
• Auto Capital Corp., as successor to National Auto Credit, v. Floyd Patterson. Plaintiff awarded $6,132.13 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Daniel J. Jr. and Sonya L. Riffle. Plaintiff awarded $4,920.43.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., v. Gerhid L. Homes. Plaintiff awarded $1,158.57 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Windmere Apartments v. Ronald R. Spurgeon. Plaintiff awarded $3,173 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Cathy A. Wertenberger, v. Robert J. Abernathy. Plaintiff awarded $20,699.45, plus court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Ed Wahley. Plaintiff awarded $4,682.55 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., v. John R. Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $8,568.49, plus court costs.
• David M. Allen, DDS, v. Samuel G. McGuire. Plaintiff awarded $3,479.62, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates National Bank (Delaware) v. Heather M. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,789.07, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• City of Warsaw v. Terri Lou Davis.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Ned Titus.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Jose Sanchez Pina.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Lucas S. Reed v. Jeffrey P. Dickerson, South Tally Ho Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 18, 1999, auto accident near Atwood. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bank United v. Robert L. Johnson, Winona Lake; John Hall, Warsaw; and Roger H. Buss, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $99,792.52 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.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Billy D. Gibson, Alma, Ark., and unknown tenant on North CR 925E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $22,276.68 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Andrew P. Anglemyer and Julie A. Kirk, East McClure Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $288,861.70 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.
• Gary Baker v. Sabrina Littlejohn, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,425 due on lease agreement, plus costs for damages and cleanup, attorney fees and court costs.
• KeyBank/NA v. 4-J Enterprises Inc., East Winona Avenue, Warsaw; Martha J. Rabb and Jerry R. and Jane Ann Nolin, all of Country Club Road, Warsaw; Farmers State Bank, Warsaw; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $56,976.63 from 4-J and the Nolins, plus interest, and $179,169.34 from Rabb, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Lester and Mary K. Baxter, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake, and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff seeks $66,704.15 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.
• United Credit Union v. Alfred McDonald, Claypool, and Sherry S. Valentine, North Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amounts due on promissory notes, plus attorney fees, court costs and possession of collateral, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Doyle E. and Elaine A. Munson, East CR 375S, Warsaw; Gary L. Munson, East CR 350S, Pierceton; and Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Plaintiff seeks (1) $97,600 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs and (2) $58,440 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff also seeks foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ron Poe v. United Companies Lending Corp. and United Companies Financial Corp. Plaintiff seeks that a Dec. 8, 1997, judgment rendered against him in Kosciusko Circuit Court be vacated because the mortgage document in question is a forgery.
• IndyMac Bank, FSB, v. Charles Hall, South Poplar Drive, Warsaw, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $84,760.88 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brown
Richard J. and Carolyn S. Brown, East Second Street Extended, North Manchester. They were married Sept. 26, 1978, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
Cain
Brandi R. Cain, Milford, and Richard S. Cain, Goshen. They were married Nov. 18, 1999, and separated Feb. 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Heeter
Lidia M. Heeter, West Center Street, Warsaw, and Ronald D. Heeter, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 30, 1997, and separated Nov. 19, 2000. There are no minor children.
Lackey
Deborah Ann and Robert Lynn Lackey, West Tower Street, Pierceton. They were married July 4, 1988, and separated Jan. 7, 2001. There are no minor children.
Mendez
Rebecca and Jose Mendez, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 8, 1999, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Muchowicz
John Anthony Muchowicz, East Main Street, Silver Lake, and Margaret Ellen Muchowicz, Phoenix, Ariz. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated Dec. 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Harris Trust and Savings Bank v. Gilbert E. Cox and Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. Plaintiff awarded $34,172.27 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.
• CreditMax Inc. v. April Harris. Plaintiff awarded $6,816.92.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Mark A. Thacker, $6,737.95; Andre Wells, $4,159.62; Gary V. and Tabitha Syndram, $6,922.84; and Jon D. and Penny Shock, $4,053.17.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Terri L. and Dannie K. Davis v. Lamar D. Stutzman.
• Tommie, Susan D. and Joyce Whitesell v. Dodie L. and Christopher T. Hart.
• Roberta R. and Larry R. Krygowski v. Joseph D. Stachelski.
• William A. Massey v. Stonecreek Homes Inc.
• Belinda and John Lukes v. Harry R. Couse and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Marlene Lynn and Brian George Stewart. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Feb. 6.
• Roxann (former name Arnott restored) and Richard N. Baker. Feb. 7.
• Sheree L. and Dale Rogers. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $87 per week in child support. Feb. 8.
• Rodney Zorger and Kimberlee J. (former name Sylvester restored). Feb. 9.
• Louis R. and Leslie J. Stump. Feb. 9.
• Dena Cook and Terry Pangburn. Feb. 12.
• Katherine and Orville Erhart Jr. Feb. 13.
Other Action
• William D. Kent Jr.'s request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Federico Rivera Rodriguez, 25, and Maria Alma Salinas Martinez, 25, both of North Shaffer Street, Milford.
• Jasen Dee Gibbens, 28, Knightsville, and Stacy J. Sears, 37, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw.
• Bruce E. Sarber, 38, and Shari A. Moore, 30, both of Grandview Drive, Warsaw.
• Jared Alan Miller, 22, New Paris, and Sheila May Robinson, 18, South CR 450W, Claypool.
• Jay Lee Carlson, 29, and Jaime Lee Heckaman, 24, both of East Prairie Street, Leesburg.
• David Steven Hettinger, 24, and Tasha Marie Parker, 17, both of East Prairie Street, Leesburg.
• David Gilbert Riddell, 51, and Karla Sue Wagoner, 49, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Victor Manuel Tayagua Montoya, 25, Hillside Drive, Syracuse, and Rosalia Lua Valencia, 21, Ligonier.
• John Mark Wildermuth, 26, West Fulton CR 1600N, Akron, and Heather Jean Wilcox, 22, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake.
• Kenneth G. Shepherd, 37, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton, and Lori M. Reynolds, 37, East Wyland Creek Drive, Warsaw.
• Jonathan Thomas Slocum, 22, North Tamarack Street, Warsaw, and Lindsay Alice Roy, 21, East Deerwood Court, Warsaw.
• Roger Allen Fitzpatrick, 39, and Shelley Ruth Fitzpatrick, 40, both of Wayside Court, Warsaw.
• Pedro Trujillo, 32, and Erika I. Suastegui, 21, both of South James Street, Milford.
• Brian Lee Caudill, 29, and Christee Ann Henry, 27, both of West CR 700S, Mentone.
• Robert C. O'Hara, 49, and Lois Marie Beaver, 32, both of West Courtland Drive, Silver Lake.
• Thomas Stephen McDonald, 25, East Tyner Drive, Warsaw, and Gina Marie Meyers, 21, Ind. 15, Warsaw.
• James Anthony Baldacci Jr., 22, and Teresa Ann Kellstrom, 30, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Mario Nunez Patino, 29, and Deanna Delaine Collins, 31, both of Ellsworth Street, 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:
• Patricia F. Culp v. Tracy and Russell Stedam. Plaintiff awarded $1,218.56.
• Debra Collier's School of Dance v. Donna Panula. Plaintiff awarded $572.77.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. v. Tammy and Scottie Keaffaber. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Jim and Janie Combs v. Dustin Cooper. Plaintiffs awarded $1,000.
• Advance America awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Elizabeth Krauser, $318; Ritchie Hernandez, $368; Dora Munoz, $155; Mark Johnson, $353; and Linda Johnson, $353.
• Tobias T. VanHouten v. Anthony J. Young. Plaintiff awarded return of property.
• FSF Inc. v. Stephanie Zeisig. Plaintiff awarded $2,907.27.
• Roland Arnell v. Morgan McGhehy. Plaintiff awarded $1,700.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jesse W. and Angel Harter, $498.58; Richard Byrer, $35.49; Sabrina Smith, $33.19; Carol Marie Simcox, $167.32; and Billie Jo and Mitchell R. Houtz, $540.63.
• Dianne L. Plummer v. Kenneth R. and Tracy Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $605.
• Arthur E. and Deborah S. Clark v. Tim Bowen. Plaintiffs awarded $110.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. April L. Haab. Plaintiff awarded $817.59.
• Martin Financial Management v. Terrance Gibson. Plaintiff awarded $499.22.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in January, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Russel England, Milford.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Scott Fouts, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Phillip Shalley, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Filiberto Gonzalez, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Omar R. Jimenez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February was Nathan G. Arnold, South Whitley.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Janel G. Meerzo, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in January was Heather M. Bellamy, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in July and license suspended 180 days was Aaron Banks, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $500 in July was Corbett Frazier, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $200 in April and sentenced to 348 days in jail was Robert Moser, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February 2000 was Ean Anderson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Amy Mullins, 18, Mentone; Donald Chappell, 18, Winona Lake; Bambi Swope, 18, Warsaw; and Javier Cortez, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were Nathan Chastain, 22, Warsaw, and Heriberto Escorbar, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was David N. Bussard, 27, Mentone.
Fined $12 in February were Ronald Lowell, 50, Warsaw; Jack Hyden, 53, Winona Lake; Amanda Horner, 30, Winona Lake; and Mitchell Book, 46, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January were Ronald Maclagan, 54, Warsaw; Estela Bradley, 48, Warsaw; Shannon Frantz, 20, North Manchester; Andrew Hastings, 18, Warsaw; Michael Bennett, 45, Leesburg; Robert Gallup, 22, Warsaw; and Robert L. Stolze, 54, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in December were Andi J. Stroup, 28, Warsaw, and Anthony S. Elliott, 19, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in November was Deeana L. Tyler, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June was Tony Luu, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Andrew Hasting, 18, Warsaw; Terra Harding, 19, Warsaw; Rebecca Snyder, 51, Warsaw; and Steven Gom, 30, North Webster.
Fined $7 in January 2000 was Douglas R. Elliott, 29, North Manchester.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in February were Yolanda Bussard, 50, Warsaw, and Marcella Lantz, North Webster.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Yolanda Bussard, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Luis Diaz, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Marivel L. Mendez, 22, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January were Shawn Prater, 21, Pierceton, and Victoria Sharp, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Sign - Fined $7 in January were Edgard G. Postigo, 19, Warsaw, and Thomas Clemens, 39, Winona Lake.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January were Matt Strickler, 30, Warsaw, and Joseph Rice, 58, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Michael P. Hackworth, 24, Claypool.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in January was Ryan Cheeseman, 18, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Robert A. Smits, 39, Pierceton; Cinthia S. Hilgenberg, 50, Leesburg; and David B. Sheets, 36, Claypool.
Fined $7 in November was Kevin Mitchell, 46, South Whitley.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in September was Kelly J. Shepherd, 31, Milford.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in September was Enedeo Rodriguez, 20, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in August was Kenneth W. Long, 57, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $7 in June was Gene H. Denz, 21, Winona Lake.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in June was Tony Luu, 21, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in June was Tony Luu, 21, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in February 2000 was Adam J. Settingsgaard, 18, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Carlos Nunez, 26, Pierceton, and Kenneth Graff, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in January were Rita P. Alfrey, 47, Syracuse; Benito Lozano, 41, Syracuse; Thelma D. Snyder, 44, Syracuse; Thomas L. Patterson, 44, North Webster; Leticia Lopez, 34, Warsaw; Thomas Tupps, 55, Warsaw; Eli Vargas, 27, Warsaw; Jeramia McClarnon, 20, Warsaw; and Carrie A. Harris, 17, Larwill.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in January was Kimberly A. Troup, 38, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (January) Darrell Dingess, Silver Lake; (June) Kristin Martin, Rochester (two counts).
Driving While Suspended - (September) Richard Kuhn, Leesburg; (July) Stephanie Wilson, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Affiliated Family Dentist v. L. Vincent Zon, East Section Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,783 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• LHR (Grosse Foundation) v. Lee R. Bentley, East Riverside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,847 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA v. Bruce and Darla Routson, East Camp Mack Road, Milford; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Service, Indianapolis; and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $119,850.94 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.
• Denny R. Day v. Gregory D. Rowland, West CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 11, 1999, auto accident on Ind. 13 in Pierceton. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, Elkhart, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Floyd D. and Maudie G. Patterson, Claypool, $4,375.98; Denise L. Delph, Topeka, $4,465.63; and Aaron M. and Shauna E. LaLonde, Warsaw, $6,323.79.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Christopher Burchett) v. Gregory D. Monesmith, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $769.92 as paid to insured claimant, Burchett, after a July 5, 2000, auto accident in Pike Lake Beach parking lot.
• Randy Bonewitz v. Kosciusko Community Hospital and David W. Haines, M.D. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligence for failure to notify Bonewitz of a positive test for hepatitis during treatment in 1992. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and requests a trial by jury.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend v. Thurman Sparkman Jr., West Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,216.98 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Regenia Chambers, Kingsford Heights, $6,038.66; Patrick and Joeann Page, Elkhart, $4,378.41; William E. Brown, South Main Street, Etna Green, 3,954.53; Javella J. Jones, Indianapolis, $7,435.88; and Anisha J. Alexander, South Bend, $6,214.85.
Marriage Dissolution
Castle
Donna and Frank Castle, Cardinal Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 9, 1977, and separated Feb. 8, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Benjamin L. and Bobbi D. Hursey. Plaintiff awarded $5,554.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Hector DeLaFuente, $1,609.41, and Joel L. McNicolas, $5,356.07.
• Auto Capital Corp., as successor to National Auto Credit, v. Floyd Patterson. Plaintiff awarded $6,132.13 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Daniel J. Jr. and Sonya L. Riffle. Plaintiff awarded $4,920.43.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., v. Gerhid L. Homes. Plaintiff awarded $1,158.57 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Windmere Apartments v. Ronald R. Spurgeon. Plaintiff awarded $3,173 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Cathy A. Wertenberger, v. Robert J. Abernathy. Plaintiff awarded $20,699.45, plus court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Ed Wahley. Plaintiff awarded $4,682.55 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., v. John R. Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $8,568.49, plus court costs.
• David M. Allen, DDS, v. Samuel G. McGuire. Plaintiff awarded $3,479.62, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates National Bank (Delaware) v. Heather M. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,789.07, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• City of Warsaw v. Terri Lou Davis.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Ned Titus.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Jose Sanchez Pina.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Lucas S. Reed v. Jeffrey P. Dickerson, South Tally Ho Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 18, 1999, auto accident near Atwood. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bank United v. Robert L. Johnson, Winona Lake; John Hall, Warsaw; and Roger H. Buss, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $99,792.52 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.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Billy D. Gibson, Alma, Ark., and unknown tenant on North CR 925E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $22,276.68 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Andrew P. Anglemyer and Julie A. Kirk, East McClure Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $288,861.70 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.
• Gary Baker v. Sabrina Littlejohn, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,425 due on lease agreement, plus costs for damages and cleanup, attorney fees and court costs.
• KeyBank/NA v. 4-J Enterprises Inc., East Winona Avenue, Warsaw; Martha J. Rabb and Jerry R. and Jane Ann Nolin, all of Country Club Road, Warsaw; Farmers State Bank, Warsaw; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $56,976.63 from 4-J and the Nolins, plus interest, and $179,169.34 from Rabb, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Lester and Mary K. Baxter, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake, and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff seeks $66,704.15 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.
• United Credit Union v. Alfred McDonald, Claypool, and Sherry S. Valentine, North Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amounts due on promissory notes, plus attorney fees, court costs and possession of collateral, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Doyle E. and Elaine A. Munson, East CR 375S, Warsaw; Gary L. Munson, East CR 350S, Pierceton; and Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Plaintiff seeks (1) $97,600 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs and (2) $58,440 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff also seeks foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ron Poe v. United Companies Lending Corp. and United Companies Financial Corp. Plaintiff seeks that a Dec. 8, 1997, judgment rendered against him in Kosciusko Circuit Court be vacated because the mortgage document in question is a forgery.
• IndyMac Bank, FSB, v. Charles Hall, South Poplar Drive, Warsaw, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $84,760.88 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brown
Richard J. and Carolyn S. Brown, East Second Street Extended, North Manchester. They were married Sept. 26, 1978, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
Cain
Brandi R. Cain, Milford, and Richard S. Cain, Goshen. They were married Nov. 18, 1999, and separated Feb. 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Heeter
Lidia M. Heeter, West Center Street, Warsaw, and Ronald D. Heeter, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 30, 1997, and separated Nov. 19, 2000. There are no minor children.
Lackey
Deborah Ann and Robert Lynn Lackey, West Tower Street, Pierceton. They were married July 4, 1988, and separated Jan. 7, 2001. There are no minor children.
Mendez
Rebecca and Jose Mendez, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 8, 1999, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Muchowicz
John Anthony Muchowicz, East Main Street, Silver Lake, and Margaret Ellen Muchowicz, Phoenix, Ariz. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated Dec. 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Harris Trust and Savings Bank v. Gilbert E. Cox and Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. Plaintiff awarded $34,172.27 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.
• CreditMax Inc. v. April Harris. Plaintiff awarded $6,816.92.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Mark A. Thacker, $6,737.95; Andre Wells, $4,159.62; Gary V. and Tabitha Syndram, $6,922.84; and Jon D. and Penny Shock, $4,053.17.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Terri L. and Dannie K. Davis v. Lamar D. Stutzman.
• Tommie, Susan D. and Joyce Whitesell v. Dodie L. and Christopher T. Hart.
• Roberta R. and Larry R. Krygowski v. Joseph D. Stachelski.
• William A. Massey v. Stonecreek Homes Inc.
• Belinda and John Lukes v. Harry R. Couse and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Marlene Lynn and Brian George Stewart. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Feb. 6.
• Roxann (former name Arnott restored) and Richard N. Baker. Feb. 7.
• Sheree L. and Dale Rogers. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $87 per week in child support. Feb. 8.
• Rodney Zorger and Kimberlee J. (former name Sylvester restored). Feb. 9.
• Louis R. and Leslie J. Stump. Feb. 9.
• Dena Cook and Terry Pangburn. Feb. 12.
• Katherine and Orville Erhart Jr. Feb. 13.
Other Action
• William D. Kent Jr.'s request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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