Times-Union Court News 03-03-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Tommy Jerome Taylor, 29, North West Street, Warsaw, and Terri D. McDonald, 28, Nye Street, Warsaw.
• Christopher J. Hale, 25, and Melody Kay Jackson, 23, both of Warsaw.
• Antonio Roberto Espinoza and Laura Elena Garcia Cerda, 19, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• John Clay Heeter, 25, and Tylynn Gene Wallace, 27, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Stephen Lynn Meyers, 23, and Leticia Zuniga, 27, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse.
• Clinton Presley Ray Reiff, 23, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Emily Marie Rainwater, 21, East CR 375E, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Professional Account Services vs. Jacqueline Treesh. Plaintiff awarded $384.32.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruby May, $1,325, and Alan Coplin, $543.59.
• Dickerhoff Electric Inc. vs. Dale Morrison and Jason Reed. Plaintiff awarded $231.21.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melinda S. Barley, $236.74; Russell and Deborah Alexander, $736.87; Lourdes Alonso, $153.74; Luis G. Antu, $769.73; Carl and Diann Baxter, $278.98; Richard Buck, $214.63; Arthur Clark, $373.93; Joseph E. and Aimee J. Gossett, $123.93; Kathy King and Scott Hartley, $342.37; Stacy L. and Mark Klosowski, $170.07;
Also, Dale and Geraldine Hatfield, $304.37; Sheila Mullins, $102.68; Federico and Maria Pacheco, $276.12; Rodney L.Shilling, $35; Debra K. Tackett, $207.82; and Grace E. Woodling, $524.81.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail, license suspended 90 days and ordered to participate in one session of the Victim's Impact Panel was Ryan D. Reese, 19, Akron.
Fined $125 in January, sentenced to four days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kevin D. Crawford, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Cindy A. Bodenhafer, 39, Syracuse, and Roger E. Johnson, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Roseann D. Smith, 34, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail, license suspended 90 days and ordered to participate in one session of the Victim's Impact Panel was Jack K. Funnell, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $49.50 in July; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 353 will be suspended upon completion of alcohol treatment at Bowen Center; license suspended 180 days; and ordered to participate in one session of the Victim's Impact Panel was Alan B. Blauser, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 90 days was Kelly M. Mitchell, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in June; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of the Substance Abuse Education Program at MedPark; and license suspended 180 days was Randall C. Brady, 42, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Felipe Morales, 29, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Erma J. England, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February 1997, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Trenton L. Funderburke, 23, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $74.50 in October, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended one year was Jose L. Flores, 26, Milford.
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - Fined $24.50 in September was William T. Doyle, 37, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $24.50 in June and driving privileges suspended 90 days was Benjamin M. Stewart, 24, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Intimidation - Fined $100 in October, given one year probation and ordered to have no contact with victim during probation were Tara L. Baker, 29, Pierceton, and Ronald A. Baker, 32, Pierceton.
Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor - Fined $250 in October was Luis S. Conde, 23, Milford.
Wanton Waste Of Raccoon - Fined $25 in September was Marvin R. Schmucker, 37, Milford.
Possession Of Firearm During Raccoon Chasing Season - Fined $25 in September was Matthew L. Miller, 27, Bourbon.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $75 in May and ordered to make restitution of $2,470.39 to victim was Robert C. Moore, 18, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $25 in March, given one year probation and ordered to perform 10 days community service and to make restitution of $755.62 to Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware, Syracuse, was Tyler J. Amick, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Christopher D. Lung, 22, Pierceton; Karl D. Moffett, 29, Warsaw; Jeffery L. Mettler, 18, Claypool; James R. Slusher, 37, Pierceton; Jessica R. Perry, 17, Mentone; Rebecca E. Keough, 33, Warsaw; and Richard L. Cole, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were Jacqueline L. Bradley, 42, Milford; Justin F. Clark, 16, North Webster; Kyle A. Bohnenkamper, 35, Warsaw; and Ezgar Martinez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Karen S. Laker, 16, Warsaw; Rick E. Neff, 41, Syracuse; Frederick H. Hathaway, 29, North Manchester; Samuel P. Beer, 34, Milford; Raul S. Vega, 22, Leesburg; William E. Rice, 18, Milford; Timothy R. Rogers, 31, Winona Lake; and Kent E. Doty, 46, Milford.
Fined $12 in January were Teresa A. Spear, 42, Warsaw; Sandee G. Mills, 29, Syracuse; Charlotte R. Poe, 23, Warsaw; Melanie R. Alberding, 19, Pierceton; Mary M. Harrell, 19, Warsaw; and Kimberly A. Morrow, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Brad L. Stidams, 19, Syracuse, and Elaine C. Bell, 69, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Karen L. Williams, 29, Cromwell; Steven F. Hasse, 42, Syracuse; Justin F. Clark, 16, North Webster; and Christy D. Ogden, 23, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in February was Betty L. Lenox, 50, Pierceton.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Steven L. Hollar, 17, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was Paul E. Salyer, 58, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Thomas C. Trolinger, 49, Warsaw, and Kathleen M. Boyts, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was Shana L. Thomas, 23, Mentone.
Fined $7 in October was Ryan M. Weaver, 20, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in February was Chheun Choeum, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Matthew M. Graff, 29, Nappanee.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in February was Carol A. Nine, 38, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Ezgar Martinez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Luis J. Gonzalez, 26, Mentone.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in January was Roger E. Johnson, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in January was Mark A. Morrison, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January was Irving D. Medrano, 21, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Robert L. Mast, 20, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in December was Steven Patton, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Kelly J. Vanover, 21, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December was Nathan A. Johnson, 23, Warsaw.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in August was Eric W. Heiman, 16, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Areck T. Lyon, 30, Warsaw, and Cathy M. Perry, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January were Brian L. Rogers, 19, Warsaw; Justin A. Bowers, 18, Warsaw; David J. Hayslett, 36, Warsaw; Terry J. Wright, 19, Warsaw; Donna F. Crum, 44, Claypool; and Paul R. Jayne, 33, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in March 1997 was Shanna L. Denny, 35, Claypool.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Possession Of Undersize Fish - (August) Willie L. Varney, 46, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Mischief - (December) Brian D. Van Meter, 37, Warsaw.
Possession Of Firearm During Raccoon Chasing Season - (September) Marvin R. Schmucker, 37, Milford.
Taking Raccoon In Closed Season - (September) Marvin R. Schmucker, 37, Milford; Matthew L. Miller, 27, Bourbon.
Wanton Waste Of Raccoon - (September) Matthew L. Miller, 27, Bourbon.
Possession Of Marijuana - (August) Matthew D. Sparks, 18, Milford.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Jack K. Funnell, 20, Pierceton.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (August) Jennifer P. Cartwright, 24, Warsaw.
Battery - (July) Antoine T. Phillips, 37, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Criminal Conversion - (December) Wendy S. Rapp, 32, Warsaw.
Battery - (November) Rex E. Snyder, 40, Warsaw.
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 - (February) Trenda A. Wiltrout, 42, Warsaw; (January) Kami L. Metzger, 21, Warsaw; (September) Kurt M. Kaiser, 36, Etna Green.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Jerry and Lanetia Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $65,517.41 due on mortgage, plus interest, $3,000 in attorney fees, expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Home Equity Services, formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., vs. Terry R. Bartley, South Clay Street, Claypool; Thomas M. Krizmanich; Martin Financial Management Inc.; Beverly Heiman; and James S. Butts (mediator). Plaintiff seeks $15,300.27 due on note, plus interest, expenses incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Brandon Prater and James G. Harrison, both of East Walnut Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $46,947.44 due on promissory note, plus interest, amounts expended, $3,200 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Clifton W. Davis, Nicholasville, Ky. Plaintiff seeks $7,010.22 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Russell and Tanya Whetten, East CR 1150N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $7,519.28 due on promissory note, plus repossession of collateral, interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on delinquent sewer fees, plus attorney fees and court costs: Andrew and Carol Hall, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, $873.58; William R. and Patricia A. Garman, West Eagle Street, Warsaw, $468.98; J.C. and Glenda R. Wood, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, $457.08; Claude Johnson Jr., East Clark Street, Warsaw, $398.23; Joseph A. and Marie M. Runyon, Academy Court, Warsaw, $401.94; Shane and Ruth Himes, Oldfather Street, Warsaw, $459.59; Thomas E. and Susan G. Smith, Elkhart, $293.69; and Randal A. Patrick, West Center Street, Warsaw, $326.75.
• Household Finance Corp. vs. Evan J. and Jodi M. Hall, South CR 775E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus court costs.
• Fifth Third Bank vs. Roger Craft, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $19,369.04 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Elizabeth Lopez, Kincaide Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,048 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons, doing business as Times-Union, vs. Dan Becker, 11B Road, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $3,171.80 due on account, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Steve Salmons, West CR 600S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,081.14 due on promissory note, plus repossession of collateral and court costs.
• Jill A. Baker, vs. Gregory S. Wiggs, West CR 200S, Pierceton, and Robert L., Rebecca S., Billy J. and Mary B. Wiggs, all of EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure against Gregory Wiggs' real estate to pay a $52,410.26 judgment awarded Baker in August, plus court costs and amounts expended. Baker seeks foreclosure as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Jerry L. Miller Jr., East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Hilda J. Kirkland, Ligonier, $5,141.93; Laura Penrod Brito, Milford, $4,130.44; and Jose A. Hernandez, North CR 900W, Cromwell, $7,303.66.
• Lake City Bank vs. Adrienne C. Shalley, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note, plus interest, expenses incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Armando Marrufo, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,221.42 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of vehicle.
• Grange Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Nicole E. Mallane, also known as Nicole E. Mallane-Tharp, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for damage resulting from an Oct. 4, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of McKenna Road and CR 650E between Mallane and insured claimant Leslie P. Guimond. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Drabenstott
L.C. Drabenstott, Kosciusko County, and Peggy Ann Drabenstott, West CR 400N, Warsaw. They were married March 28, 1953, and separated in 1991. There are no minor children.
King
Valerie Lugene King, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Roger King, Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 15, 1995, and separated Feb. 24, 1998. There is one minor child.
Dragoo
Dora M. and Ernest M. Dragoo, North CR 675E, North Webster. They were married Sept. 23, 1994, and separated Feb. 11, 1998. There are no minor children.
Benzing
William M. and Debra S. Benzing, East Birchwood Court, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 15, 1990, and separated Oct. 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Michelle L. Harris. Plaintiff awarded $4,548.36, plus interest and court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Terry A. Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.54, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Visa/Fifth Third Bank vs. Thelma Bertram Miller.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Shanna J. and David R. Rosenberry. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $133 per week in child support. Feb. 19.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• William Wohead, doing business as Mentone Agri-Center, vs. Rodger and Patricia Miller, Grovertown; Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co.; and 1st Source Bank. Plaintiff seeks $10,743.34 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its serving agent, Novus Services Inc., doing business as Discover Card, vs. Duane and Ruth A. Kemper, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,668.73 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Michael and Laura Wisenberg, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, vs. J.D. Byrider, North Biomet Drive, Warsaw, and Tim Craig, doing business as Craig's Body Shop, East CR 750N, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an amount to compensate for damages and repair work needed to complete the job in a workmanlike manner, punitive damages and court costs.
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Daniel J. and Kimberly S. Emery, Sir Gallahad Road, Cromwell, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $55,666.63 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• James L. Walmer vs. Mary and Shawn Dunnuck, West Snyder Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,484 due on account, plus interest and court cost.
• FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, vs. Daniel A. McAllise, North Westerner Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $88,769.98 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Lowell Collins vs. Republic Claims Service Co. and Republic Western Insurance Co., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Plaintiff seeks $15,000 for property lost in U-Haul truck fire. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp., vs. Matthew S. and Michelle E. Layman, Milford; ____ Doe, the unknown occupant of a home on East CR 150N, Milford; and Manhattan Mortgage Corp., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $91,996.90 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Novus Services Inc. vs. Sandra K. Bell, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,494.01 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $650 in attorney fees.
• Nanette George Miller vs. Laura L. Arnett, Wellington Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 9, 1996, auto accident on CR 550E. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank of Indiana vs. James T. and Marie L. Arnett, South CR 450W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $9,027.08 due on contract, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Gladys Eunice Reffitt requests to change her name to Gladys Eunice Owens.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hurd
Jeffrey L. Hurd, Burket, and Judith L. Hurd, North Lincoln Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 23, 1991, and separated Sept. 13, 1997. There is one minor child.
Fogel
Laura Fogel, Warsaw, and Brian Fogel, Wabash. They were married Jan. 3, 1994, and separated Jan. 29, 1998. There are two minor children.
Gohring
Gregory Gohring, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Abigail Gohring, North Antler Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 2, 1996, and separated Jan. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Similton
Bertha Similton, Syracuse, and Thomas R. Similton, East CR 1050N, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 16, 1986, and separated Feb. 5, 1998. There is one minor child.
Bjella
David L. Bjella, East Sunrise Drive, Syracuse, and Jeanie L. Bjella, Ligonier. They were married Dec. 29, 1993, and separated in March 1997. There is one minor child.
Meier
Rebecca S. and James J. Meier, South CR 675W, Silver Lake. They were married Jan. 27, 1979, and separated Feb. 23, 1998. There are two minor children.
Fouts
Heather Marie Fouts, North CR 600W, Warsaw, and Scott Fouts, Old Road 30, Warsaw. They were married May 31, 1997, and separated Feb. 3, 1998. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. John H. Compton. Plaintiff awarded $66,522.35 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Lynn A. and Patricia J. Umber. Plaintiff awarded $395.35 by default, plus court costs.
• Craig S. Hardy vs. Key Bank/Society National Bank of South Bend. After a trial, court orders plaintiff take nothing upon his complaint.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Michael E. and Elsie M. Applegate. Plaintiff awarded $90,734.79, plus interest and court costs. Mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Robert P. and Tammie J. Miller Myles Richard, Adam Nicholas and Ashley Nicole Wolfe. Plaintiffs awarded $8,173.50 from Myles Wolfe.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp., vs. Bill R. and Laurie Edwards, et al. Plaintiff awarded $69,333.93 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Reva Hardesty-Haines vs. Mary Smith and Tom and Mary Lou Naibauer.
• IMC Agribusiness Inc., formerly doing business as Vigoro Industries Inc., vs. Gary and Max Anglin, doing business as Anglin Farms.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• United Credit Union vs. Mark and Peggy Davis.
• Marble Creations by Foreman Industries Inc. vs. The Croce Co. Inc. and Stockman Management Corp. This case is dismissed against Stockman management only.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Lowell and LaDonna Collins. Feb. 19.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Sam A. and Rose M. Bowling. Feb. 23.
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.
• Donald Ralph and Rebecca Ann Barton, 4241 E. CR 450N, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Jan. 20. Assets: $6,035.17. Debts: $23,656.38.
• Trudie Gaye Boggs, 3441 Warren Drive #3, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 22. Assets: $7,550. Debts: $11,666.13.
• Kathryn Jean Carey, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #149, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 23. Assets: $24,005. Debts: $27,623.
• Chris A. DeMien, 355 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Jan. 22. Assets: $382. Debts: $12,384.22.
• Todd Ryan Fulk and Vondee Lu Fulk, also known as Vondee Lu Wood, 8280 U.S. 30E #118, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Jan. 23. Assets: $2,250. Debts: $34,650.
• John Thomas Jones III and Jeanne Marie Jones, also known as Jeanne Marie Schew and Jeanne Marie Kessler, 415 N. Parkway Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Jan. 21. Assets: $7,235. Debts: $37,374.25.
• Renate W. Kuhn, 6558 W. CR 100S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 21. Assets: $19,825. Debts: $42,502.31.
• Earl J. Schmucker and Carmale Irene Schmucker, former known as Carmale Irene Auer, 1300 Chestnut Ave., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Jan. 20. Assets: $53,833. Debts: $64,065.61.
• Kristie M. Shepler, also known as Kristie M. Lemons, 2822 Patterson Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 27. Assets: $12,200. Debts: $71,446.27.
• Ty R. Shepler, 625 Logan St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 27. Assets: $16,830. Debts: $79,486.68.
• Tyler Pete Sisco, 1000-J East St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Jan. 26. Assets: $3,470. Debts: $25,524.48.
• Jack E. and Delana M. Walker, 7860 N. CR 300E, Milford. Chapter 7. Jan. 27. Assets: $100,218. Debts: $111,701.65.
• Darrel Douglas Coffman, 116 Hartman Knoll Court, Nappanee. Chapter 13. Jan. 30. Assets: $86,775. Debts: $95,175.31.
• Jeremy Higgins and Linda Higgins, also known as Linda Garber, 318 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $2,300. Debts: $24,278.39.
• April Renee Lahey, 710 E. Main St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Feb. 3. Assets: $2,668. Debts: $16,370.50.
• Jeffrey M. Leek, 2441 W. CR 250S #50, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $650. Debts: $13,393.29.
• Scott Chester Linville, doing business as Happy Trails R.V. & Happy Trails R.V. Rentals, doing business as Raymond Gilland, doing business as IMG/RV Sales & Services & Rentals, doing business as New Paris Furniture and Auction, doing business as New Paris Furniture and Raymond Gilland, doing business as IMG RV Rentals, doing business as New Paris Auction Service, doing business as Fantasy Ventures In., 333 Pinecroft St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $2,150. Debts: $187,327.
• Linda Lou McKinney, 3457 W. Neher Road, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Feb. 3. Assets: $3,180. Debts: $12,481.69.
• Robert Nine and Sabrina Nine, also known as Sabrina Littlejohn, 2457 S. Lake Sharon Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $1,880. Debts: $46,251.
• Edward R. Peterson, 5578 S. Lakeshore Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $10,175. Debts: $31,617.01.
• Lori Kay Hamilton, 337 E. CR 450S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Feb. 10. Assets: $1,350. Debts: $10,345.30.
• Francis Joseph Marino, also known as Frank Marino, and Tricia Lynn Marino, also known as Tricia Kenefick, 205 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool. Chapter 7. Feb. 9. Assets: $33,390. Debts: $60,994.26.
• Steven Douglas Pickett and Teeka LaSue Pickett, also known as Teeka LaSue Ludwick, 1303 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Feb. 11. Assets: $4,000. Debts: $7,312.05.
• Michael S. Sausaman, 8944 S. Hill Drive, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Feb. 9. Assets: $56,970. Debts: $74,348.
• Vince E. and Dottie L. Slone, 4181 N. Deer Run, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Feb. 9. Assets: $111,433.21. Debts: $145,739.40.
• Bobbie Jo Stewart, also known as Bobbie Jo Stahl, 505 Madison St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Feb. 12. Assets: $2,000. Debts: $32,375.
• Michael Edward and Alana Ann Stuckman, 3672 E. CR 1300N #14, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Feb. 10. Assets: $53,700. Debts: $79,426.19.
• Randall Lewis Taylor, 874 Vintage Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Feb. 11. Assets: $55,213.19. Debts: $82,355.81. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Tommy Jerome Taylor, 29, North West Street, Warsaw, and Terri D. McDonald, 28, Nye Street, Warsaw.
• Christopher J. Hale, 25, and Melody Kay Jackson, 23, both of Warsaw.
• Antonio Roberto Espinoza and Laura Elena Garcia Cerda, 19, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• John Clay Heeter, 25, and Tylynn Gene Wallace, 27, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Stephen Lynn Meyers, 23, and Leticia Zuniga, 27, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse.
• Clinton Presley Ray Reiff, 23, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Emily Marie Rainwater, 21, East CR 375E, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Professional Account Services vs. Jacqueline Treesh. Plaintiff awarded $384.32.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruby May, $1,325, and Alan Coplin, $543.59.
• Dickerhoff Electric Inc. vs. Dale Morrison and Jason Reed. Plaintiff awarded $231.21.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melinda S. Barley, $236.74; Russell and Deborah Alexander, $736.87; Lourdes Alonso, $153.74; Luis G. Antu, $769.73; Carl and Diann Baxter, $278.98; Richard Buck, $214.63; Arthur Clark, $373.93; Joseph E. and Aimee J. Gossett, $123.93; Kathy King and Scott Hartley, $342.37; Stacy L. and Mark Klosowski, $170.07;
Also, Dale and Geraldine Hatfield, $304.37; Sheila Mullins, $102.68; Federico and Maria Pacheco, $276.12; Rodney L.Shilling, $35; Debra K. Tackett, $207.82; and Grace E. Woodling, $524.81.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail, license suspended 90 days and ordered to participate in one session of the Victim's Impact Panel was Ryan D. Reese, 19, Akron.
Fined $125 in January, sentenced to four days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kevin D. Crawford, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Cindy A. Bodenhafer, 39, Syracuse, and Roger E. Johnson, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Roseann D. Smith, 34, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail, license suspended 90 days and ordered to participate in one session of the Victim's Impact Panel was Jack K. Funnell, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $49.50 in July; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 353 will be suspended upon completion of alcohol treatment at Bowen Center; license suspended 180 days; and ordered to participate in one session of the Victim's Impact Panel was Alan B. Blauser, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 90 days was Kelly M. Mitchell, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in June; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of the Substance Abuse Education Program at MedPark; and license suspended 180 days was Randall C. Brady, 42, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Felipe Morales, 29, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Erma J. England, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February 1997, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Trenton L. Funderburke, 23, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $74.50 in October, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended one year was Jose L. Flores, 26, Milford.
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - Fined $24.50 in September was William T. Doyle, 37, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $24.50 in June and driving privileges suspended 90 days was Benjamin M. Stewart, 24, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Intimidation - Fined $100 in October, given one year probation and ordered to have no contact with victim during probation were Tara L. Baker, 29, Pierceton, and Ronald A. Baker, 32, Pierceton.
Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor - Fined $250 in October was Luis S. Conde, 23, Milford.
Wanton Waste Of Raccoon - Fined $25 in September was Marvin R. Schmucker, 37, Milford.
Possession Of Firearm During Raccoon Chasing Season - Fined $25 in September was Matthew L. Miller, 27, Bourbon.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $75 in May and ordered to make restitution of $2,470.39 to victim was Robert C. Moore, 18, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $25 in March, given one year probation and ordered to perform 10 days community service and to make restitution of $755.62 to Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware, Syracuse, was Tyler J. Amick, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Christopher D. Lung, 22, Pierceton; Karl D. Moffett, 29, Warsaw; Jeffery L. Mettler, 18, Claypool; James R. Slusher, 37, Pierceton; Jessica R. Perry, 17, Mentone; Rebecca E. Keough, 33, Warsaw; and Richard L. Cole, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were Jacqueline L. Bradley, 42, Milford; Justin F. Clark, 16, North Webster; Kyle A. Bohnenkamper, 35, Warsaw; and Ezgar Martinez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Karen S. Laker, 16, Warsaw; Rick E. Neff, 41, Syracuse; Frederick H. Hathaway, 29, North Manchester; Samuel P. Beer, 34, Milford; Raul S. Vega, 22, Leesburg; William E. Rice, 18, Milford; Timothy R. Rogers, 31, Winona Lake; and Kent E. Doty, 46, Milford.
Fined $12 in January were Teresa A. Spear, 42, Warsaw; Sandee G. Mills, 29, Syracuse; Charlotte R. Poe, 23, Warsaw; Melanie R. Alberding, 19, Pierceton; Mary M. Harrell, 19, Warsaw; and Kimberly A. Morrow, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Brad L. Stidams, 19, Syracuse, and Elaine C. Bell, 69, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Karen L. Williams, 29, Cromwell; Steven F. Hasse, 42, Syracuse; Justin F. Clark, 16, North Webster; and Christy D. Ogden, 23, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in February was Betty L. Lenox, 50, Pierceton.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Steven L. Hollar, 17, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was Paul E. Salyer, 58, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Thomas C. Trolinger, 49, Warsaw, and Kathleen M. Boyts, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was Shana L. Thomas, 23, Mentone.
Fined $7 in October was Ryan M. Weaver, 20, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in February was Chheun Choeum, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Matthew M. Graff, 29, Nappanee.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in February was Carol A. Nine, 38, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Ezgar Martinez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Luis J. Gonzalez, 26, Mentone.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in January was Roger E. Johnson, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in January was Mark A. Morrison, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January was Irving D. Medrano, 21, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Robert L. Mast, 20, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in December was Steven Patton, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Kelly J. Vanover, 21, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December was Nathan A. Johnson, 23, Warsaw.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in August was Eric W. Heiman, 16, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Areck T. Lyon, 30, Warsaw, and Cathy M. Perry, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January were Brian L. Rogers, 19, Warsaw; Justin A. Bowers, 18, Warsaw; David J. Hayslett, 36, Warsaw; Terry J. Wright, 19, Warsaw; Donna F. Crum, 44, Claypool; and Paul R. Jayne, 33, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in March 1997 was Shanna L. Denny, 35, Claypool.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Possession Of Undersize Fish - (August) Willie L. Varney, 46, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Mischief - (December) Brian D. Van Meter, 37, Warsaw.
Possession Of Firearm During Raccoon Chasing Season - (September) Marvin R. Schmucker, 37, Milford.
Taking Raccoon In Closed Season - (September) Marvin R. Schmucker, 37, Milford; Matthew L. Miller, 27, Bourbon.
Wanton Waste Of Raccoon - (September) Matthew L. Miller, 27, Bourbon.
Possession Of Marijuana - (August) Matthew D. Sparks, 18, Milford.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Jack K. Funnell, 20, Pierceton.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (August) Jennifer P. Cartwright, 24, Warsaw.
Battery - (July) Antoine T. Phillips, 37, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Criminal Conversion - (December) Wendy S. Rapp, 32, Warsaw.
Battery - (November) Rex E. Snyder, 40, Warsaw.
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 - (February) Trenda A. Wiltrout, 42, Warsaw; (January) Kami L. Metzger, 21, Warsaw; (September) Kurt M. Kaiser, 36, Etna Green.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Jerry and Lanetia Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $65,517.41 due on mortgage, plus interest, $3,000 in attorney fees, expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Home Equity Services, formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., vs. Terry R. Bartley, South Clay Street, Claypool; Thomas M. Krizmanich; Martin Financial Management Inc.; Beverly Heiman; and James S. Butts (mediator). Plaintiff seeks $15,300.27 due on note, plus interest, expenses incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Brandon Prater and James G. Harrison, both of East Walnut Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $46,947.44 due on promissory note, plus interest, amounts expended, $3,200 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Clifton W. Davis, Nicholasville, Ky. Plaintiff seeks $7,010.22 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Russell and Tanya Whetten, East CR 1150N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $7,519.28 due on promissory note, plus repossession of collateral, interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on delinquent sewer fees, plus attorney fees and court costs: Andrew and Carol Hall, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, $873.58; William R. and Patricia A. Garman, West Eagle Street, Warsaw, $468.98; J.C. and Glenda R. Wood, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, $457.08; Claude Johnson Jr., East Clark Street, Warsaw, $398.23; Joseph A. and Marie M. Runyon, Academy Court, Warsaw, $401.94; Shane and Ruth Himes, Oldfather Street, Warsaw, $459.59; Thomas E. and Susan G. Smith, Elkhart, $293.69; and Randal A. Patrick, West Center Street, Warsaw, $326.75.
• Household Finance Corp. vs. Evan J. and Jodi M. Hall, South CR 775E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus court costs.
• Fifth Third Bank vs. Roger Craft, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $19,369.04 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Elizabeth Lopez, Kincaide Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,048 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons, doing business as Times-Union, vs. Dan Becker, 11B Road, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $3,171.80 due on account, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Steve Salmons, West CR 600S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,081.14 due on promissory note, plus repossession of collateral and court costs.
• Jill A. Baker, vs. Gregory S. Wiggs, West CR 200S, Pierceton, and Robert L., Rebecca S., Billy J. and Mary B. Wiggs, all of EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure against Gregory Wiggs' real estate to pay a $52,410.26 judgment awarded Baker in August, plus court costs and amounts expended. Baker seeks foreclosure as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Jerry L. Miller Jr., East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Hilda J. Kirkland, Ligonier, $5,141.93; Laura Penrod Brito, Milford, $4,130.44; and Jose A. Hernandez, North CR 900W, Cromwell, $7,303.66.
• Lake City Bank vs. Adrienne C. Shalley, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note, plus interest, expenses incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Armando Marrufo, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,221.42 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of vehicle.
• Grange Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Nicole E. Mallane, also known as Nicole E. Mallane-Tharp, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for damage resulting from an Oct. 4, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of McKenna Road and CR 650E between Mallane and insured claimant Leslie P. Guimond. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Drabenstott
L.C. Drabenstott, Kosciusko County, and Peggy Ann Drabenstott, West CR 400N, Warsaw. They were married March 28, 1953, and separated in 1991. There are no minor children.
King
Valerie Lugene King, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Roger King, Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 15, 1995, and separated Feb. 24, 1998. There is one minor child.
Dragoo
Dora M. and Ernest M. Dragoo, North CR 675E, North Webster. They were married Sept. 23, 1994, and separated Feb. 11, 1998. There are no minor children.
Benzing
William M. and Debra S. Benzing, East Birchwood Court, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 15, 1990, and separated Oct. 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Michelle L. Harris. Plaintiff awarded $4,548.36, plus interest and court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Terry A. Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.54, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Visa/Fifth Third Bank vs. Thelma Bertram Miller.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Shanna J. and David R. Rosenberry. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $133 per week in child support. Feb. 19.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• William Wohead, doing business as Mentone Agri-Center, vs. Rodger and Patricia Miller, Grovertown; Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co.; and 1st Source Bank. Plaintiff seeks $10,743.34 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its serving agent, Novus Services Inc., doing business as Discover Card, vs. Duane and Ruth A. Kemper, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,668.73 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Michael and Laura Wisenberg, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, vs. J.D. Byrider, North Biomet Drive, Warsaw, and Tim Craig, doing business as Craig's Body Shop, East CR 750N, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an amount to compensate for damages and repair work needed to complete the job in a workmanlike manner, punitive damages and court costs.
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Daniel J. and Kimberly S. Emery, Sir Gallahad Road, Cromwell, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $55,666.63 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• James L. Walmer vs. Mary and Shawn Dunnuck, West Snyder Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,484 due on account, plus interest and court cost.
• FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, vs. Daniel A. McAllise, North Westerner Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $88,769.98 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Lowell Collins vs. Republic Claims Service Co. and Republic Western Insurance Co., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Plaintiff seeks $15,000 for property lost in U-Haul truck fire. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp., vs. Matthew S. and Michelle E. Layman, Milford; ____ Doe, the unknown occupant of a home on East CR 150N, Milford; and Manhattan Mortgage Corp., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $91,996.90 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Novus Services Inc. vs. Sandra K. Bell, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,494.01 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $650 in attorney fees.
• Nanette George Miller vs. Laura L. Arnett, Wellington Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 9, 1996, auto accident on CR 550E. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank of Indiana vs. James T. and Marie L. Arnett, South CR 450W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $9,027.08 due on contract, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Gladys Eunice Reffitt requests to change her name to Gladys Eunice Owens.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hurd
Jeffrey L. Hurd, Burket, and Judith L. Hurd, North Lincoln Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 23, 1991, and separated Sept. 13, 1997. There is one minor child.
Fogel
Laura Fogel, Warsaw, and Brian Fogel, Wabash. They were married Jan. 3, 1994, and separated Jan. 29, 1998. There are two minor children.
Gohring
Gregory Gohring, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Abigail Gohring, North Antler Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 2, 1996, and separated Jan. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Similton
Bertha Similton, Syracuse, and Thomas R. Similton, East CR 1050N, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 16, 1986, and separated Feb. 5, 1998. There is one minor child.
Bjella
David L. Bjella, East Sunrise Drive, Syracuse, and Jeanie L. Bjella, Ligonier. They were married Dec. 29, 1993, and separated in March 1997. There is one minor child.
Meier
Rebecca S. and James J. Meier, South CR 675W, Silver Lake. They were married Jan. 27, 1979, and separated Feb. 23, 1998. There are two minor children.
Fouts
Heather Marie Fouts, North CR 600W, Warsaw, and Scott Fouts, Old Road 30, Warsaw. They were married May 31, 1997, and separated Feb. 3, 1998. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. John H. Compton. Plaintiff awarded $66,522.35 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Lynn A. and Patricia J. Umber. Plaintiff awarded $395.35 by default, plus court costs.
• Craig S. Hardy vs. Key Bank/Society National Bank of South Bend. After a trial, court orders plaintiff take nothing upon his complaint.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Michael E. and Elsie M. Applegate. Plaintiff awarded $90,734.79, plus interest and court costs. Mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Robert P. and Tammie J. Miller Myles Richard, Adam Nicholas and Ashley Nicole Wolfe. Plaintiffs awarded $8,173.50 from Myles Wolfe.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp., vs. Bill R. and Laurie Edwards, et al. Plaintiff awarded $69,333.93 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Reva Hardesty-Haines vs. Mary Smith and Tom and Mary Lou Naibauer.
• IMC Agribusiness Inc., formerly doing business as Vigoro Industries Inc., vs. Gary and Max Anglin, doing business as Anglin Farms.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• United Credit Union vs. Mark and Peggy Davis.
• Marble Creations by Foreman Industries Inc. vs. The Croce Co. Inc. and Stockman Management Corp. This case is dismissed against Stockman management only.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Lowell and LaDonna Collins. Feb. 19.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Sam A. and Rose M. Bowling. Feb. 23.
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.
• Donald Ralph and Rebecca Ann Barton, 4241 E. CR 450N, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Jan. 20. Assets: $6,035.17. Debts: $23,656.38.
• Trudie Gaye Boggs, 3441 Warren Drive #3, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 22. Assets: $7,550. Debts: $11,666.13.
• Kathryn Jean Carey, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #149, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 23. Assets: $24,005. Debts: $27,623.
• Chris A. DeMien, 355 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Jan. 22. Assets: $382. Debts: $12,384.22.
• Todd Ryan Fulk and Vondee Lu Fulk, also known as Vondee Lu Wood, 8280 U.S. 30E #118, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Jan. 23. Assets: $2,250. Debts: $34,650.
• John Thomas Jones III and Jeanne Marie Jones, also known as Jeanne Marie Schew and Jeanne Marie Kessler, 415 N. Parkway Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Jan. 21. Assets: $7,235. Debts: $37,374.25.
• Renate W. Kuhn, 6558 W. CR 100S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 21. Assets: $19,825. Debts: $42,502.31.
• Earl J. Schmucker and Carmale Irene Schmucker, former known as Carmale Irene Auer, 1300 Chestnut Ave., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Jan. 20. Assets: $53,833. Debts: $64,065.61.
• Kristie M. Shepler, also known as Kristie M. Lemons, 2822 Patterson Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 27. Assets: $12,200. Debts: $71,446.27.
• Ty R. Shepler, 625 Logan St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 27. Assets: $16,830. Debts: $79,486.68.
• Tyler Pete Sisco, 1000-J East St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Jan. 26. Assets: $3,470. Debts: $25,524.48.
• Jack E. and Delana M. Walker, 7860 N. CR 300E, Milford. Chapter 7. Jan. 27. Assets: $100,218. Debts: $111,701.65.
• Darrel Douglas Coffman, 116 Hartman Knoll Court, Nappanee. Chapter 13. Jan. 30. Assets: $86,775. Debts: $95,175.31.
• Jeremy Higgins and Linda Higgins, also known as Linda Garber, 318 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $2,300. Debts: $24,278.39.
• April Renee Lahey, 710 E. Main St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Feb. 3. Assets: $2,668. Debts: $16,370.50.
• Jeffrey M. Leek, 2441 W. CR 250S #50, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $650. Debts: $13,393.29.
• Scott Chester Linville, doing business as Happy Trails R.V. & Happy Trails R.V. Rentals, doing business as Raymond Gilland, doing business as IMG/RV Sales & Services & Rentals, doing business as New Paris Furniture and Auction, doing business as New Paris Furniture and Raymond Gilland, doing business as IMG RV Rentals, doing business as New Paris Auction Service, doing business as Fantasy Ventures In., 333 Pinecroft St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $2,150. Debts: $187,327.
• Linda Lou McKinney, 3457 W. Neher Road, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Feb. 3. Assets: $3,180. Debts: $12,481.69.
• Robert Nine and Sabrina Nine, also known as Sabrina Littlejohn, 2457 S. Lake Sharon Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $1,880. Debts: $46,251.
• Edward R. Peterson, 5578 S. Lakeshore Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $10,175. Debts: $31,617.01.
• Lori Kay Hamilton, 337 E. CR 450S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Feb. 10. Assets: $1,350. Debts: $10,345.30.
• Francis Joseph Marino, also known as Frank Marino, and Tricia Lynn Marino, also known as Tricia Kenefick, 205 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool. Chapter 7. Feb. 9. Assets: $33,390. Debts: $60,994.26.
• Steven Douglas Pickett and Teeka LaSue Pickett, also known as Teeka LaSue Ludwick, 1303 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Feb. 11. Assets: $4,000. Debts: $7,312.05.
• Michael S. Sausaman, 8944 S. Hill Drive, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Feb. 9. Assets: $56,970. Debts: $74,348.
• Vince E. and Dottie L. Slone, 4181 N. Deer Run, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Feb. 9. Assets: $111,433.21. Debts: $145,739.40.
• Bobbie Jo Stewart, also known as Bobbie Jo Stahl, 505 Madison St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Feb. 12. Assets: $2,000. Debts: $32,375.
• Michael Edward and Alana Ann Stuckman, 3672 E. CR 1300N #14, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Feb. 10. Assets: $53,700. Debts: $79,426.19.
• Randall Lewis Taylor, 874 Vintage Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Feb. 11. Assets: $55,213.19. Debts: $82,355.81. [[In-content Ad]]
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