Times-Union Court News 02-23-1999

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

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Daniel J. Kern, 34, West Allen Street, Syracuse, and Lisa J. Stetler, 33, Elm Grove Drive, Syracuse.
• Ronald W. Nelson Jr., 30, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, and Leola M. Nelson, 37, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Marlin Wayne Cox Jr., 38, and Amy Lynn Gregory, 29, both of East Walter Way, Warsaw.
• Jay Lee Urbin, 28, and Shelly A. Heins, 31, both of Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• Juan Gallegos, 40, and Peggy J. Rivera, 38, both of U.S. 30E, Warsaw.
• Joseph Dode Rex, 26, and Claire Dionne Ross, 23, both of Harbour Landing, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey James Oswalt, 18, West CR 400N, Warsaw, and Bobbie Jean Rose Peltz, 20, Plymouth.
• Daniel G. Ryan, 36, and Ann M. Ryan, 37, both of Maple Lane, Claypool.
• Adam Eligie Prater, 18, and Amber Linn Stavedahl, 17, both of Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Virginia and Colin Mulldune, $214.22; Kamilla L. Slone, $298.61; Terry R. Winebrenner, $670.30; Sally K. and Henry D. Charles, $256.07; Bobbi L. Sexton, $102.69; Amanda Ulrey, $173.02; Kevin M. and Laura L. Hunter, $314.27; Teri L. Wilson, $214.93; Judy L. Miller, $228.34; Lorraine Hubert, $190.45;
Also, Susan Watkins, $365.24; Mark and Connie J. Puckett, $241.06; Leonard Sexton, $179.41; and Kevin E. and Kellie Perkins, $193.47.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Martin Clemans, $288.39; Jimmie Burchett, $390.75; and Rocky Burke, $860.41.
• Hickory Village Apartments vs. David and Teri Mullinger. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Tina L. Riddle. Plaintiff awarded $491.72.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. Harry C. Knoerzer, $456.44, and Eric D. Shaw, $248.53.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patrick Reynolds, $416.11; Luisa and Rene Adame, $1,417.21; Stephen D. and Sherry Swinehart, $2,761.57; Stephen D. and Cindy L. Hosier, $494.15; Harry Knoerzer, $1,838.36; and Viola and Keith Gilbert, $258.45.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Vicki Herig. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.

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 $24.50 in March and license suspended 180 days was Vickie Swope, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in January was Willie Harris, Cromwell.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against Raymond Warren, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February 1998 was Alejandro Carbajal, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Raymond Warren, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in October was Raymond Warren, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and ordered to serve 30 days in jail was Robert Schultz.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in May against and ordered to make restitution was Allan Abbott, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February was Gary L. Rodriguez, 21, Bourbon.
Fined $27 in September were Joshua L. Kreft, 24, Etna Green, and Paul R. Mullins, 25, Mentone.
Fined $12 in February were Jeremy E. Walters, 21, Warsaw; James R. Shock, 40, Leesburg; and David V. Nye, 58, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Kimberly C. Purdy, 23, Silver Lake, and Jennifer M. Van Dyke, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Billy D. Gibson, 27, Leesburg; Nathan C. Lewis, 24, Leesburg; and Michael S. Eldridge, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Penny A. Oviedo, 51, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Jennifer L. White, 27, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in December were Adam R. Smith, 20, Warsaw, and Angela L. Tillberry, 27, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Lori J. Fitzpatrick, 26, Akron.
Fined $7 in November was Christopher J. Hale, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January was David M. Woodling, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Maggie A. Witham, 17, Cromwell.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December were Adam R. Smith, 20, Warsaw, and Sheila K. Sorg, 45, North Manchester.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in December was Nathan C. Lewis, 24, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in November were Dina I. Cruz, 26, Claypool, and Jose A. Nunez Cervantes, 46, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in October was Anne Francis, 34, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Aaron L. Weimer, 18, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Vickie L. Swope, 44, North Webster.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Jose P. Patino, 16, Warsaw.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in July against Mauricio Carvajal, 28, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (January) William Morrison, Claypool; (June) Juanita Shahan, PIerceton (two counts).

Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Melissa A. Moyer, 19, Mentone; Michael D. Hartsfield, 26, South Whitley; (December) Kimm D. Johnston, 20, Etna Green; Susan D. Long, 22, Milford.

Superior Court I
Filing
The following petition was filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Mark and Stacy L. Klosowski, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,855.55 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• City of Warsaw vs. Cecil Meade. Plaintiff awarded $512.50 by default, plus court costs.
• Richard Foreman vs. Citizens Insurance Co. of America. After a three-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $255,000, plus court costs. The jury deliberated nearly three hours before returning its verdict assessing damages to Foreman and against Citizens Insurance. This case was filed in July 1995.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. James H. and Jeanette J. Fairchild. Plaintiff awarded $11,341.82 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Joseph B. Williams. Plaintiff awarded $3,883.40 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Teresa L. Delp. Plaintiff awarded $6,284.81 by default, plus court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, vs. Jennifer Prater. Plaintiff awarded $1,704.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Daniel B. and Doreen J. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $7,247.62 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Debra L. Minglin. Plaintiff awarded $1,851.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Doug Fancil. Plaintiff awarded $2,876.30 by default, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Ted W. Prater, $1,984.67, and Shala Kerr, $1,405.50.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Angela S. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $3,632.61 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• W.E. International Inc. vs. Progressive Technology Inc. Plaintiff awarded $3,875.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Greenpoint Credit Corp., formerly known as Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., vs. Janet Collins. Plaintiff awarded possession of manufactured home.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Prairie View Health Care Center vs. Beverly Irwin and Diane Sterling. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• John H. Holt vs. Sally Nicely, Mary Lou Poe and Martha Crider. This case is dismissed against Poe only and remains pending against Nicely and Crider.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, vs. Christopher D. Skaggs.
• John A. Whitehead vs. Thomas Clark Whitehead.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Terry L. and Susan F. Fulford and Jack D. and Naomi R. Boyer.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rebecca A. and Chester P. Richmond. Feb. 4.
• Lisa Lee and Jerry Lee Burkett. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Father ordered to pay $45 per week in child support. Feb. 10.
• Elizabeth A. and Brett R. Rees. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $86 per week in child support. Feb. 10.
• R. Jill and Steven R. Allen. Feb. 11.
• Kirk D. and Christina S. Barden. Feb. 15.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State of Indiana Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration vs. Albert and Randy Stanton, doing business as Stanton Plastering, East Leroy, Mich. Plaintiff seeks $675 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Delbert and Norma Elaine Bolen, South Pheasant Place, Claypool; First National Bank, Cloverdale; and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff seeks $31,392.59 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure to mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Brenda and Duane Roberts vs. Erin A. Morris, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 10, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of CR 450N and Chapman Lake Drive. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Greenpoint Credit Corp., formerly known as Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., vs. Joanna and Rebecca Surface, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $48,234.93 due on contract, plus late charges, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• Angela A. Quello vs. Janet J. White, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 10, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 600N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Clemens
Roger L. and Claire E. Clemens, South County Farm Road, Claypool. They were married Jan. 30, 1986, and separated Feb. 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Davis
Leslie Davis, South Twaits Court, Syracuse, and Louis Davis, Goshen. They were married Jan. 24, 1990, and separated Jan. 23, 1999. There are three minor children.
Durik
Peter B. Durik, Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Tammi S. Durik, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. They were married May 20, 1986, and separated Jan. 12, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hunter
Kim and Lofty Hunter, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1996, and separated Feb. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Jinks
Gladys D. Jinks, South Country Club, Warsaw, and Travis Jinks Jr., Winnfield, La. They were married on a date not indicated and separated prior to the filing of this case on Feb. 9, 1999. There is one minor child.
McClellan
Karen McClellan, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Edwin McClellan, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. They were married March 7, 1994, and separated Feb. 9, 1999. There is one minor child.
Mock
Jennie L. Mock, South CR 1000W, Mentone, and Bruce C. Mock, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. They were married June 4, 1977, and separated Feb. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Monesmith
Daryla K. Monesmith, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, and Michael J. Monesmith, Atwood. They were married Dec. 16, 1978, and separated June 3, 1998. There is one minor child.
See
Mary E. See, West Tulip Street, Pierceton, and Charles W. See, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 22, 1983, and separated Dec. 3, 1998. There are three minor children.
Seniff
Susan and Randall S. Seniff, Mohican Drive, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 16, 1988, and separated Feb. 3, 1999. There are two minor children.
Sims
Valerie Ann Sims, Ind. 15, Silver Lake, and David Earl Sims, Macy. They were married Feb. 14, 1998, and separated Sept. 23, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Robert E. and Lori A. Grayless. Plaintiff awarded $77,321.25, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenwood Trust Co., t/a The Discover Card, vs. Margery Zurakowski. Plaintiff awarded $10,080.12 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Equicredit Corp. of Indiana vs. Patsy Mae Sutherlin, also known as Patsy Mae Parker. Plaintiff awarded $35,199.15 by default, plus costs incurred, 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:
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Bertha Bennett.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Terry L. and Rhea Scybert vs. Carol A. Haldewang and Brent Baker.
• Ernie Strickland vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Deborah Lynn (former name Phillips restored) and Donald Eugene Smith. Feb. 2.
• Gloria K. (former name Glant restored) and Timothy James Risner. Feb. 12.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Steve and Dawn Clabaugh. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Daniel J. Kern, 34, West Allen Street, Syracuse, and Lisa J. Stetler, 33, Elm Grove Drive, Syracuse.
• Ronald W. Nelson Jr., 30, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, and Leola M. Nelson, 37, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Marlin Wayne Cox Jr., 38, and Amy Lynn Gregory, 29, both of East Walter Way, Warsaw.
• Jay Lee Urbin, 28, and Shelly A. Heins, 31, both of Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• Juan Gallegos, 40, and Peggy J. Rivera, 38, both of U.S. 30E, Warsaw.
• Joseph Dode Rex, 26, and Claire Dionne Ross, 23, both of Harbour Landing, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey James Oswalt, 18, West CR 400N, Warsaw, and Bobbie Jean Rose Peltz, 20, Plymouth.
• Daniel G. Ryan, 36, and Ann M. Ryan, 37, both of Maple Lane, Claypool.
• Adam Eligie Prater, 18, and Amber Linn Stavedahl, 17, both of Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Virginia and Colin Mulldune, $214.22; Kamilla L. Slone, $298.61; Terry R. Winebrenner, $670.30; Sally K. and Henry D. Charles, $256.07; Bobbi L. Sexton, $102.69; Amanda Ulrey, $173.02; Kevin M. and Laura L. Hunter, $314.27; Teri L. Wilson, $214.93; Judy L. Miller, $228.34; Lorraine Hubert, $190.45;
Also, Susan Watkins, $365.24; Mark and Connie J. Puckett, $241.06; Leonard Sexton, $179.41; and Kevin E. and Kellie Perkins, $193.47.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Martin Clemans, $288.39; Jimmie Burchett, $390.75; and Rocky Burke, $860.41.
• Hickory Village Apartments vs. David and Teri Mullinger. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Tina L. Riddle. Plaintiff awarded $491.72.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. Harry C. Knoerzer, $456.44, and Eric D. Shaw, $248.53.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patrick Reynolds, $416.11; Luisa and Rene Adame, $1,417.21; Stephen D. and Sherry Swinehart, $2,761.57; Stephen D. and Cindy L. Hosier, $494.15; Harry Knoerzer, $1,838.36; and Viola and Keith Gilbert, $258.45.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Vicki Herig. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.

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 $24.50 in March and license suspended 180 days was Vickie Swope, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in January was Willie Harris, Cromwell.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against Raymond Warren, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February 1998 was Alejandro Carbajal, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Raymond Warren, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in October was Raymond Warren, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and ordered to serve 30 days in jail was Robert Schultz.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in May against and ordered to make restitution was Allan Abbott, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February was Gary L. Rodriguez, 21, Bourbon.
Fined $27 in September were Joshua L. Kreft, 24, Etna Green, and Paul R. Mullins, 25, Mentone.
Fined $12 in February were Jeremy E. Walters, 21, Warsaw; James R. Shock, 40, Leesburg; and David V. Nye, 58, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Kimberly C. Purdy, 23, Silver Lake, and Jennifer M. Van Dyke, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Billy D. Gibson, 27, Leesburg; Nathan C. Lewis, 24, Leesburg; and Michael S. Eldridge, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Penny A. Oviedo, 51, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Jennifer L. White, 27, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in December were Adam R. Smith, 20, Warsaw, and Angela L. Tillberry, 27, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Lori J. Fitzpatrick, 26, Akron.
Fined $7 in November was Christopher J. Hale, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January was David M. Woodling, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Maggie A. Witham, 17, Cromwell.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December were Adam R. Smith, 20, Warsaw, and Sheila K. Sorg, 45, North Manchester.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in December was Nathan C. Lewis, 24, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in November were Dina I. Cruz, 26, Claypool, and Jose A. Nunez Cervantes, 46, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in October was Anne Francis, 34, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Aaron L. Weimer, 18, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Vickie L. Swope, 44, North Webster.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Jose P. Patino, 16, Warsaw.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in July against Mauricio Carvajal, 28, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (January) William Morrison, Claypool; (June) Juanita Shahan, PIerceton (two counts).

Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Melissa A. Moyer, 19, Mentone; Michael D. Hartsfield, 26, South Whitley; (December) Kimm D. Johnston, 20, Etna Green; Susan D. Long, 22, Milford.

Superior Court I
Filing
The following petition was filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Mark and Stacy L. Klosowski, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,855.55 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• City of Warsaw vs. Cecil Meade. Plaintiff awarded $512.50 by default, plus court costs.
• Richard Foreman vs. Citizens Insurance Co. of America. After a three-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $255,000, plus court costs. The jury deliberated nearly three hours before returning its verdict assessing damages to Foreman and against Citizens Insurance. This case was filed in July 1995.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. James H. and Jeanette J. Fairchild. Plaintiff awarded $11,341.82 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Joseph B. Williams. Plaintiff awarded $3,883.40 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Teresa L. Delp. Plaintiff awarded $6,284.81 by default, plus court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, vs. Jennifer Prater. Plaintiff awarded $1,704.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Daniel B. and Doreen J. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $7,247.62 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Debra L. Minglin. Plaintiff awarded $1,851.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Doug Fancil. Plaintiff awarded $2,876.30 by default, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Ted W. Prater, $1,984.67, and Shala Kerr, $1,405.50.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Angela S. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $3,632.61 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• W.E. International Inc. vs. Progressive Technology Inc. Plaintiff awarded $3,875.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Greenpoint Credit Corp., formerly known as Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., vs. Janet Collins. Plaintiff awarded possession of manufactured home.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Prairie View Health Care Center vs. Beverly Irwin and Diane Sterling. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• John H. Holt vs. Sally Nicely, Mary Lou Poe and Martha Crider. This case is dismissed against Poe only and remains pending against Nicely and Crider.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, vs. Christopher D. Skaggs.
• John A. Whitehead vs. Thomas Clark Whitehead.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Terry L. and Susan F. Fulford and Jack D. and Naomi R. Boyer.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rebecca A. and Chester P. Richmond. Feb. 4.
• Lisa Lee and Jerry Lee Burkett. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Father ordered to pay $45 per week in child support. Feb. 10.
• Elizabeth A. and Brett R. Rees. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $86 per week in child support. Feb. 10.
• R. Jill and Steven R. Allen. Feb. 11.
• Kirk D. and Christina S. Barden. Feb. 15.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State of Indiana Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration vs. Albert and Randy Stanton, doing business as Stanton Plastering, East Leroy, Mich. Plaintiff seeks $675 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Delbert and Norma Elaine Bolen, South Pheasant Place, Claypool; First National Bank, Cloverdale; and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff seeks $31,392.59 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure to mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Brenda and Duane Roberts vs. Erin A. Morris, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 10, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of CR 450N and Chapman Lake Drive. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Greenpoint Credit Corp., formerly known as Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., vs. Joanna and Rebecca Surface, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $48,234.93 due on contract, plus late charges, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• Angela A. Quello vs. Janet J. White, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 10, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 600N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Clemens
Roger L. and Claire E. Clemens, South County Farm Road, Claypool. They were married Jan. 30, 1986, and separated Feb. 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Davis
Leslie Davis, South Twaits Court, Syracuse, and Louis Davis, Goshen. They were married Jan. 24, 1990, and separated Jan. 23, 1999. There are three minor children.
Durik
Peter B. Durik, Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Tammi S. Durik, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. They were married May 20, 1986, and separated Jan. 12, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hunter
Kim and Lofty Hunter, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1996, and separated Feb. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Jinks
Gladys D. Jinks, South Country Club, Warsaw, and Travis Jinks Jr., Winnfield, La. They were married on a date not indicated and separated prior to the filing of this case on Feb. 9, 1999. There is one minor child.
McClellan
Karen McClellan, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Edwin McClellan, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. They were married March 7, 1994, and separated Feb. 9, 1999. There is one minor child.
Mock
Jennie L. Mock, South CR 1000W, Mentone, and Bruce C. Mock, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. They were married June 4, 1977, and separated Feb. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Monesmith
Daryla K. Monesmith, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, and Michael J. Monesmith, Atwood. They were married Dec. 16, 1978, and separated June 3, 1998. There is one minor child.
See
Mary E. See, West Tulip Street, Pierceton, and Charles W. See, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 22, 1983, and separated Dec. 3, 1998. There are three minor children.
Seniff
Susan and Randall S. Seniff, Mohican Drive, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 16, 1988, and separated Feb. 3, 1999. There are two minor children.
Sims
Valerie Ann Sims, Ind. 15, Silver Lake, and David Earl Sims, Macy. They were married Feb. 14, 1998, and separated Sept. 23, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Robert E. and Lori A. Grayless. Plaintiff awarded $77,321.25, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenwood Trust Co., t/a The Discover Card, vs. Margery Zurakowski. Plaintiff awarded $10,080.12 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Equicredit Corp. of Indiana vs. Patsy Mae Sutherlin, also known as Patsy Mae Parker. Plaintiff awarded $35,199.15 by default, plus costs incurred, 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:
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Bertha Bennett.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Terry L. and Rhea Scybert vs. Carol A. Haldewang and Brent Baker.
• Ernie Strickland vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Deborah Lynn (former name Phillips restored) and Donald Eugene Smith. Feb. 2.
• Gloria K. (former name Glant restored) and Timothy James Risner. Feb. 12.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Steve and Dawn Clabaugh. [[In-content Ad]]
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Public Occurrences 05.02.25
County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Atwood Otterbein Church To Celebrate 98th Anniversary
ATWOOD – The congregation at Atwood Otterbein Church will celebrate the 98th anniversary of the building of their church at 306 E. Main St., Atwood, on Sunday at their 9:30 a.m. service. The congregation celebrates its Heritage Day each May.

Marilyn E. Wagner
Marilyn E. Wagner, of Warsaw and formerly of North Webster, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 82.

Deloris J. Bradley
Deloris J. Bradley, 71, of Hamlet, entered the Heavenly gates on Monday, April 28, 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

John Rinker
SYRACUSE – John Rinker, 93, a Korean War veteran from Syracuse, passed away at his home on April 28, 2025.