Times-Union Court News 03-05-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage License
The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Amberto Delafuente, 33, and Maria Carolina Lopez, 21, both of North Blacks Court East, North Webster.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Bill Patrick Sr. Plaintiff awarded $323.41.
• Hoffman Simplicity vs. Claude Wood. Plaintiff awarded $557.37.
• CBT Credit Services vs. Richard L. and Donna Carr. Plaintiff awarded $937.02.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, vs. Myron Yoder. Plaintiff awarded $106.50.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jenni A. Hutchison. Plaintiff awarded $314.83.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Donald Denny. Plaintiff awarded $700.65.
• Ruth Guffey vs. Tracy Barton. Plaintiff awarded $80.
• Superior Auto Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rachel Chadwick, $1,560.80; Mark A. and Janice M. Barnes, $2,474.17; and Bonnie Kidd, $9,802.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Mark D. and Andrea L. Aguilar. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Martha Q. Horn. Plaintiff awarded $2,118.46.
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 $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Heckaman, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brian Beaver, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Raymond Pena, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Bradford Adams, North Manchester.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in May was Lisa M. Scott, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Priscilla Anaya, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in October was Becky Kennelly, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February was Joseph A. Hettinger, 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in January were Marek Jarski, 42, Warsaw, and Franklin E. Walters, 36, Larwill.
Fined $27 in December were: Erasmo Leyva, 18, Warsaw; Rebecca H. Morris, 20, Milford; and Larry D. Hollingsworth, 36, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in February were Rocky L. Lozano, 35, Silver Lake, and Ramiro C. Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were: Sharon Miller, 25, Warsaw; Christine L. Baker, 27, Warsaw; and Andrew J. Miclot, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Jon D. Hollingsworth, 30, Leesburg, and Jesus R. Nunez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were: Mary E. Barrera, 34, Milford; Kevin K. Stonebraker, 26, Syracuse; Rhoda M. Goad, 44, Syracuse; Abigail R. Egolf, 21, Milford; Angela J. Reiff, 22, Warsaw; and Max K. Sommers, 23, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in January was Norman L. McPeak, 53, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in December were Kim M. Littlejohn, 34, Warsaw, and Dennis E. Elkins, 38, Syra-cuse.
Fined $7 in July was Jack A. Thomas, 21, Syracuse.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in February was Ramiro C. Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February were Caleb E. Stephens, 20, Claypool, and Richard A. Wrougtor, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Lester R. Stanley, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was Kevin J. Harris, 20, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February was Jason M. Stephenson, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in January was Norman L. McPeak, 53, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in January was Darren W. Ahten, 28, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Kimberly K. Keene, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Melissa Tendziegloski, 26, Warsaw, and Jose A. Martinez, 40, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January was Gustabo Iglecis, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Connie R. Smith, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Donna B. Stephens, 61, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Jeffery S. Farmer, 18, Pierce-ton, and Dora B. Pena, 49, Milford.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in Decem-ber was Kim M. Littlejohn, 34, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were: Ladonna A. Hall, 29, North Webster; Larry S. Lawlor, 30, Pierceton; William E. Lehman, 22, Warsaw; Dawn S. Engelberth, 33, Winona Lake; and Tami J. Whetstone, 16, Etna Green.
Fined $20 in January were Brittney S. Vervaet, 21, Warsaw, and Joseph R. Adams, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Erasmo Leyva, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following person:
Stalking - (September) Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Tonya R. and Leslie L. Learned, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,614.34 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of water softener.
• Rodney Jessop vs. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co., Frankenmuth, Mich. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment determining the rights and other legal relations of the parties and declaring defendant liable upon insurance policy, a general judgment for damages sustained in a Sept. 20, 1996, fire which destroy-ed his home and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Charles W. Marley, Fort Wayne, $5,736.82; Dale and Barbara Snodgrass, East Center Street, Warsaw, $6,496.69; and Jerry R. Davis, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, $4,362.39.
• Sylvia M. and Donald C. Miller vs. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for damages resulting from an alleged defective hip prosthesis implanted in Sylvia Miller. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Larry Hammonds, Bourbon, vs. Ruth Ann Runyan, Athens. Plaintiff seeks visitation with his 1-year-old grandson.
Marriage Dissolutions
Light
Tirzah Renea Light, EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg, and David Donald, Widaman Street, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 15, 1980, and separated Feb. 7, 1997. There are three minor children.
Gase
Rick Allen Gase, EMS C19B Lane, Warsaw, and Ellen Jean Gase, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married July 31, 1982, and separated Nov. 10, 1996. There are two minor children.
Garrison
Catherine M. Garrison, Kosciusko County, and Mark A. Garrison, Hunter town. They were married June 3, 1989, and separated Feb. 21, 1997. There are two minor children.
Gray
Anne L. Gray, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw, and John P. Gray, Tampa, Fla. They were married Oct. 17, 1991, and separated Feb. 16, 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
• Town of Winona Lake awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs and interest, from the following people: Gustavo Contreras, $450, and Mark and Becky Snyder, $120.
• Household Recovery Service vs. Randy L. Engle. Plaintiff awarded $7,039.04, plus interest, $1,759 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City bank vs. Ted and Denice Calhoun. Plaintiff awarded $5,488.49, plus interest, $1,528 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Kokomo Accounts Service Inc. vs. Genstar Inc. Plaintiff awarded $6,750.98, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, from the following people: Linda Gochenour, $2,756.90, and Sonya Lynn Fick Dilley-Bratton, $7,221.38.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. Scott T. Egolf.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jason S. Nolin vs. Tim Rutledge, doing business as Tiny Builders, EMS B60C Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,442.66 for nonperformance of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Paul's Mobile Homes Inc. vs. David W. and Diane K. Granger, EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $6,577 due on account, plus court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Midfirst Bank vs. Robert Wayne and Tammy Stevens, First Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $39,169.23 due on promissory note, plus interest; court costs; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Woodlawn Hospital vs. Edward W. and Amy Marie Reed, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $1,853.11 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Linda Bentele, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $834.27 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Steve and Lori Crane, Old Ind. 15W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of mobile home, plus attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $28,867.15 due on contract, plus late charges, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bernice Bellamy, individually and as natural parent and guardian of John Austin Bellamy, vs. Michael and Thomas O'Connell Jr., South Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from a Sept. 29, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Winona Avenue and Westcreek Drive. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Greenwood Trust Co. and Delaware Bank Institute vs. Terry D. Mudd, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,060.98 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Rebecca M. Callaghan vs. Larken Income Plus Limited Partnership III, Larken Properties Inc., Larken Indianapolis Limited Partnership, Larken Management Inc, Larken Estate & Property Management Inc., Larken Hotels Limited Partnership; Larken Properties; Larken Inc., Larken Hotels Limited Partnership; Larken Inc./Holiday Inn, Larken Inc., Holiday Inn of Warsaw, Holiday Inc., Holiday Inn Restaurant Inc., Holiday Inn-Evansville, an Illinois limited partner, Holiday Inns Franchising Inc., Holly Inns Inc. and Holiday International Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Feb. 24, 1995, fall at the Warsaw business. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Rife
Janine Hunter Rife, Burket, and David Edward Rife, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 8, 1994, and separated Feb. 5, 1997. There are no minor children.
Fraga
Julia and Jorge Fraga, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 28, 1992, and separated Feb. 18, 1997. There is one minor child.
Matteson
Sabrina Matteson, Heritage Drive, Pierceton, and Robert W. Matteson, South Packerton Road, Claypool. They were married June 26, 1993, and separated March 12, 1995. There is one minor child.
Miller
Gregory Alexander Miller, East Baltimore Street, Syracuse, and Shelly Lynn Miller, Ind. 25N, Rochester. They were married July 27, 1991, and separated in November 1993. There is one minor child.
Secor
Daniel L. Secor, East CR 700N, Leesburg, and Anne M. Secor, Turtle Bay Drive, Syra-cuse. They were married July 13, 1991, and separated in March 1996. There is one minor child.
Adame/Castro
Juan Adame, Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw, and Elizabeth Castro, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married May 17, 1994, and separated Jan. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Todd
Jeffrey J. Todd, Ind. 15S, Warsaw, and Carol S. Todd, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 13, 1992, and separated Aug. 17, 1996. There are no minor children.
Simmons
John Lawrence and Bobbie Jo Simmons, EMS W16B Lane, North Webster. They were married June 28, 1996, and separated Feb. 20, 1997. There is one minor child.
Bauer
Scott Bauer, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Bobbie Bauer, South Columbia Street, War-saw. They were married April 2, 1993, and separated Feb. 19, 1997. There are no minor children.
Snavely
Gregory Allen Snavely, Kosciusko County, and Christine Marie Snavely, North CR 1000E, Cromwell. They were married Oct. 18, 1980, and separated Feb. 12, 1997. There are three minor children.
Senders
Charles Senders, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Sheri L. Senders, EMS T32D Lane, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 26, 1994, and separated Nov. 11, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Insurance Companies (subrogee of Faith L. Petrosky) vs. Caleb E. Ste-phens. Plaintiff awarded $109,513.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• South Bend Metro Net Inc. vs. Nancy Coy. Plaintiff awarded $1,093.50 by default, plus court costs.
• Patrick Speicher, doing business as Waubee Mobile Home Park, vs. Mark and Carla Simmons. Plaintiff awarded $3,360 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Amos Poe vs. Darla C. Stookey, et al. Plaintiff awarded $7,700 by default, plus interest and possession of modular home.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Sheron Wray, formerly known as Sheron E. Campbell. Plaintiff awarded (1) $12,080.64 by default, plus costs incurred; interest; court costs; and possession of automobile, and (2) $500, plus interest.
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Gene W. Hyser Jr., $3,837.40, and David Sheets, $1,739.53.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brian D. Amundson) vs. John Wood. Plaintiff awarded $3,403.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Eddie E. Lee, doing business as Midwest Bonding vs. Cirilo Ponce. Plaintiff awarded $7,860.81, plus interest.
Name Change
• Donna Gail Hines' request to change her name to Donna Gail Stewart is granted.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• American Family Insurance Group vs. Rodrigo Barreira.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Susan E. and Val E. McClish. Feb. 14.
• Gregory A. and Brinda K. Bocook. Feb. 20.
Other Action
• Jerry Lynn Kindig vs. Rose Marie Kindig. The Hon. Michael D. Cook, judge of Marshall Circuit Court, is appointed to hear this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage License
The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Amberto Delafuente, 33, and Maria Carolina Lopez, 21, both of North Blacks Court East, North Webster.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Bill Patrick Sr. Plaintiff awarded $323.41.
• Hoffman Simplicity vs. Claude Wood. Plaintiff awarded $557.37.
• CBT Credit Services vs. Richard L. and Donna Carr. Plaintiff awarded $937.02.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, vs. Myron Yoder. Plaintiff awarded $106.50.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jenni A. Hutchison. Plaintiff awarded $314.83.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Donald Denny. Plaintiff awarded $700.65.
• Ruth Guffey vs. Tracy Barton. Plaintiff awarded $80.
• Superior Auto Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rachel Chadwick, $1,560.80; Mark A. and Janice M. Barnes, $2,474.17; and Bonnie Kidd, $9,802.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Mark D. and Andrea L. Aguilar. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Martha Q. Horn. Plaintiff awarded $2,118.46.
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 $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Heckaman, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brian Beaver, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Raymond Pena, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Bradford Adams, North Manchester.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in May was Lisa M. Scott, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Priscilla Anaya, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in October was Becky Kennelly, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February was Joseph A. Hettinger, 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in January were Marek Jarski, 42, Warsaw, and Franklin E. Walters, 36, Larwill.
Fined $27 in December were: Erasmo Leyva, 18, Warsaw; Rebecca H. Morris, 20, Milford; and Larry D. Hollingsworth, 36, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in February were Rocky L. Lozano, 35, Silver Lake, and Ramiro C. Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were: Sharon Miller, 25, Warsaw; Christine L. Baker, 27, Warsaw; and Andrew J. Miclot, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Jon D. Hollingsworth, 30, Leesburg, and Jesus R. Nunez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were: Mary E. Barrera, 34, Milford; Kevin K. Stonebraker, 26, Syracuse; Rhoda M. Goad, 44, Syracuse; Abigail R. Egolf, 21, Milford; Angela J. Reiff, 22, Warsaw; and Max K. Sommers, 23, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in January was Norman L. McPeak, 53, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in December were Kim M. Littlejohn, 34, Warsaw, and Dennis E. Elkins, 38, Syra-cuse.
Fined $7 in July was Jack A. Thomas, 21, Syracuse.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in February was Ramiro C. Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February were Caleb E. Stephens, 20, Claypool, and Richard A. Wrougtor, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Lester R. Stanley, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was Kevin J. Harris, 20, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February was Jason M. Stephenson, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in January was Norman L. McPeak, 53, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in January was Darren W. Ahten, 28, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Kimberly K. Keene, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Melissa Tendziegloski, 26, Warsaw, and Jose A. Martinez, 40, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January was Gustabo Iglecis, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Connie R. Smith, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Donna B. Stephens, 61, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Jeffery S. Farmer, 18, Pierce-ton, and Dora B. Pena, 49, Milford.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in Decem-ber was Kim M. Littlejohn, 34, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were: Ladonna A. Hall, 29, North Webster; Larry S. Lawlor, 30, Pierceton; William E. Lehman, 22, Warsaw; Dawn S. Engelberth, 33, Winona Lake; and Tami J. Whetstone, 16, Etna Green.
Fined $20 in January were Brittney S. Vervaet, 21, Warsaw, and Joseph R. Adams, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Erasmo Leyva, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following person:
Stalking - (September) Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Tonya R. and Leslie L. Learned, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,614.34 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of water softener.
• Rodney Jessop vs. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co., Frankenmuth, Mich. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment determining the rights and other legal relations of the parties and declaring defendant liable upon insurance policy, a general judgment for damages sustained in a Sept. 20, 1996, fire which destroy-ed his home and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Charles W. Marley, Fort Wayne, $5,736.82; Dale and Barbara Snodgrass, East Center Street, Warsaw, $6,496.69; and Jerry R. Davis, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, $4,362.39.
• Sylvia M. and Donald C. Miller vs. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for damages resulting from an alleged defective hip prosthesis implanted in Sylvia Miller. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Larry Hammonds, Bourbon, vs. Ruth Ann Runyan, Athens. Plaintiff seeks visitation with his 1-year-old grandson.
Marriage Dissolutions
Light
Tirzah Renea Light, EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg, and David Donald, Widaman Street, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 15, 1980, and separated Feb. 7, 1997. There are three minor children.
Gase
Rick Allen Gase, EMS C19B Lane, Warsaw, and Ellen Jean Gase, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married July 31, 1982, and separated Nov. 10, 1996. There are two minor children.
Garrison
Catherine M. Garrison, Kosciusko County, and Mark A. Garrison, Hunter town. They were married June 3, 1989, and separated Feb. 21, 1997. There are two minor children.
Gray
Anne L. Gray, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw, and John P. Gray, Tampa, Fla. They were married Oct. 17, 1991, and separated Feb. 16, 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
• Town of Winona Lake awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs and interest, from the following people: Gustavo Contreras, $450, and Mark and Becky Snyder, $120.
• Household Recovery Service vs. Randy L. Engle. Plaintiff awarded $7,039.04, plus interest, $1,759 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City bank vs. Ted and Denice Calhoun. Plaintiff awarded $5,488.49, plus interest, $1,528 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Kokomo Accounts Service Inc. vs. Genstar Inc. Plaintiff awarded $6,750.98, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, from the following people: Linda Gochenour, $2,756.90, and Sonya Lynn Fick Dilley-Bratton, $7,221.38.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. Scott T. Egolf.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jason S. Nolin vs. Tim Rutledge, doing business as Tiny Builders, EMS B60C Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,442.66 for nonperformance of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Paul's Mobile Homes Inc. vs. David W. and Diane K. Granger, EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $6,577 due on account, plus court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Midfirst Bank vs. Robert Wayne and Tammy Stevens, First Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $39,169.23 due on promissory note, plus interest; court costs; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Woodlawn Hospital vs. Edward W. and Amy Marie Reed, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $1,853.11 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Linda Bentele, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $834.27 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Steve and Lori Crane, Old Ind. 15W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of mobile home, plus attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $28,867.15 due on contract, plus late charges, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bernice Bellamy, individually and as natural parent and guardian of John Austin Bellamy, vs. Michael and Thomas O'Connell Jr., South Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from a Sept. 29, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Winona Avenue and Westcreek Drive. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Greenwood Trust Co. and Delaware Bank Institute vs. Terry D. Mudd, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,060.98 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Rebecca M. Callaghan vs. Larken Income Plus Limited Partnership III, Larken Properties Inc., Larken Indianapolis Limited Partnership, Larken Management Inc, Larken Estate & Property Management Inc., Larken Hotels Limited Partnership; Larken Properties; Larken Inc., Larken Hotels Limited Partnership; Larken Inc./Holiday Inn, Larken Inc., Holiday Inn of Warsaw, Holiday Inc., Holiday Inn Restaurant Inc., Holiday Inn-Evansville, an Illinois limited partner, Holiday Inns Franchising Inc., Holly Inns Inc. and Holiday International Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Feb. 24, 1995, fall at the Warsaw business. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Rife
Janine Hunter Rife, Burket, and David Edward Rife, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 8, 1994, and separated Feb. 5, 1997. There are no minor children.
Fraga
Julia and Jorge Fraga, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 28, 1992, and separated Feb. 18, 1997. There is one minor child.
Matteson
Sabrina Matteson, Heritage Drive, Pierceton, and Robert W. Matteson, South Packerton Road, Claypool. They were married June 26, 1993, and separated March 12, 1995. There is one minor child.
Miller
Gregory Alexander Miller, East Baltimore Street, Syracuse, and Shelly Lynn Miller, Ind. 25N, Rochester. They were married July 27, 1991, and separated in November 1993. There is one minor child.
Secor
Daniel L. Secor, East CR 700N, Leesburg, and Anne M. Secor, Turtle Bay Drive, Syra-cuse. They were married July 13, 1991, and separated in March 1996. There is one minor child.
Adame/Castro
Juan Adame, Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw, and Elizabeth Castro, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married May 17, 1994, and separated Jan. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Todd
Jeffrey J. Todd, Ind. 15S, Warsaw, and Carol S. Todd, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 13, 1992, and separated Aug. 17, 1996. There are no minor children.
Simmons
John Lawrence and Bobbie Jo Simmons, EMS W16B Lane, North Webster. They were married June 28, 1996, and separated Feb. 20, 1997. There is one minor child.
Bauer
Scott Bauer, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Bobbie Bauer, South Columbia Street, War-saw. They were married April 2, 1993, and separated Feb. 19, 1997. There are no minor children.
Snavely
Gregory Allen Snavely, Kosciusko County, and Christine Marie Snavely, North CR 1000E, Cromwell. They were married Oct. 18, 1980, and separated Feb. 12, 1997. There are three minor children.
Senders
Charles Senders, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Sheri L. Senders, EMS T32D Lane, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 26, 1994, and separated Nov. 11, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Insurance Companies (subrogee of Faith L. Petrosky) vs. Caleb E. Ste-phens. Plaintiff awarded $109,513.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• South Bend Metro Net Inc. vs. Nancy Coy. Plaintiff awarded $1,093.50 by default, plus court costs.
• Patrick Speicher, doing business as Waubee Mobile Home Park, vs. Mark and Carla Simmons. Plaintiff awarded $3,360 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Amos Poe vs. Darla C. Stookey, et al. Plaintiff awarded $7,700 by default, plus interest and possession of modular home.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Sheron Wray, formerly known as Sheron E. Campbell. Plaintiff awarded (1) $12,080.64 by default, plus costs incurred; interest; court costs; and possession of automobile, and (2) $500, plus interest.
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Gene W. Hyser Jr., $3,837.40, and David Sheets, $1,739.53.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brian D. Amundson) vs. John Wood. Plaintiff awarded $3,403.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Eddie E. Lee, doing business as Midwest Bonding vs. Cirilo Ponce. Plaintiff awarded $7,860.81, plus interest.
Name Change
• Donna Gail Hines' request to change her name to Donna Gail Stewart is granted.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• American Family Insurance Group vs. Rodrigo Barreira.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Susan E. and Val E. McClish. Feb. 14.
• Gregory A. and Brinda K. Bocook. Feb. 20.
Other Action
• Jerry Lynn Kindig vs. Rose Marie Kindig. The Hon. Michael D. Cook, judge of Marshall Circuit Court, is appointed to hear this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
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