Times-Union Court News 03-06-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jesus Rivera, 38, and Virginia K. Adair, 41, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Cesar Lara, 19, and Evelia Acosta, 18, both of South CR 325E, Pierceton.
• Dennis C. Jensen, 42, North Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell, and Vicki S. Polman, 43, Osceola.
• Hector Alfonso Alvarado Calvillo, 29, and Socorro Brito, 38, both of South CR 325E, Pierceton.
• James E. Dove, 36, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Melissa Sue Schue, 23, East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Michael A. Randall, 36, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Angela E. Cook, 31, North Walnut Street, Etna Green.
• Gerardo Silvestre, 30, and Lydia E. Olera, 44, both of North Detroit Street, Warsaw.
• Luis Alfonzo Flores, 23, and Donna Inez Kemplin, 34, both of West Main Street, Syracuse.
• James Lewis Griffith, 24, and Leona Jane Collins, 21, both of Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
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 $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Darrell Ponser, Pierceton, and Jeremy Ousley, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Michael Conley, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Adrienne Hernandez, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Elder, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jacqueline L. Evans, Silver Lake.
Fined $49.50 in November, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Mayhew, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Cesar Padilla, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dawn M. Kindle, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Jody Vanlue, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Deborah Plank, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sherwood Peters, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Jaime Evans, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in February, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Grubb, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October was Roger Rocha, Milford.
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in November was Billi Lozano, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Michael Foreman, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February were Denalda Tamayo, Sidney; Kimberly Hartman, Winona Lake; and Dianna Ragon, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November was Charles Willard, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Sammie Brown, Pierceton.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February was Marvin Farmer, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in January were Leroy Houchin, North Webster; Larry L. Dennis, Warsaw; and Teresa L. Wright, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Amanda Ulrey, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $100 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Christopher Callen, Leesburg.
Battery - Fined $250 in December was Leroy Houchin, North Webster.
Fined $25 in December and sentenced to two days in jail was Mark A. Bailey, South Whitley.
Fined $200 in December was Ernesto Martin, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against Billy Jerome Shepherd, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Rashel Park, Milford.
Fined $100 in May was Matt Clupper, Claypool.
False Informing - Fined $75 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jose Ibarra, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in April was Tim Allen, Claypool.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in October was Elmer W. Steele, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Ricky A. Wright, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Brent Byrer, 28, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in January were Bradley Dye, 19, Warsaw; William Phillips, 16, Milford; Micah Dilley, 21, Nappanee; and Kristy McAfee, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October was Steve L. Kaufman, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in May were Lisa M. Hale, 23, Warsaw, and Melissa S. Schue, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in March 2000 was Michael D. Cicchetto, 24, North Webster.
Fined $12 in February were Julia M. Baldwin, 40, Etna Green; Mark Messenger, 33, Warsaw; Crystal Harrison, 18, Mentone; Armando Malagon, 24, Warsaw; Chad Heckaman, 27, Warsaw; Aaron Wiedema, 28, Bourbon; Shonnon Brown, 25, Warsaw; Martin M. Lauster, 36, Warsaw; Bart E. Loe, 16, Larwill; John P. Milton, 17, Warsaw; Laura A. Cassidy, 30, Pierceton; and Katie Fruit, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Leslie Barrett, 19, North Manchester; Mark Hastdugs, 34, Winona Lake; Aaron E. Miller, 22, Akron; Gregory B. Cook, 33, Warsaw; Jill S. Skeans, 17, Nappanee; Todd A. Martz, 17, Nappanee; Guilford Combs, 48, Syracuse; Wesley Weaver, 18, Claypool; and Tamara Hershberger, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Deborah J. Smith, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was James S. Rothrock, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in October was Adria A. Mast, 24, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in June was Tammy M. Dishman, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April was Teresa K. Boyer, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February were Timothy A. Polk, 45, Warsaw, and Brent P. Doty, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in August was Terry Robertson, 21, Pierceton.
Failure To Obtain An Indiana Driver's License - Fined $7 in February was Adria A. Mast, 24, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Equipment - Fined $50 in February was Mark R. Hastings, 34, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were David Unhoch, 35, Claypool; Chad Heckaman, 27, Warsaw; and Ryan S. Helser, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Chad Metz, 16, Warsaw, and Andrew Hasting, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Aaron J. Chabot, 19, Warsaw, Jose Tlaxca, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in September was Jamison C. Tanner, 25, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in June was Deanna L. Spencer, 17, Mentone.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in February was Nicholas P. Sanders, 18, Leesburg.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Martin R. Torez, 29, Mentone.
Fined $7 in May was Bradley W. Johnson, 18, Winona Lake.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in February was Eric Swihart, 36, Silver Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Dawn Walker, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Stephanie A. Foreman, 21, North Manchester, and Richard Kellstone, 33, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in June was Charles D. Hall, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Vincent J. Johnson, 34, Warsaw.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in January was Bradley Beatty, 28, Bourbon.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January was Jesus Garcia, 17, Silver Lake.
Fined $25 in December was Van D. Slater, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Josue J. Ruiz, 25, Nappanee.
Fined $100 in September was Michael A. DeLaMater, 23, Warsaw.
Unsafe Lane Movement - Fined $7 in January was Chad Metz, 16, Warsaw.
Open Container Violation - Fined $25 in January was Michelle R. Veach, 38, Claypool.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Mark Scott, 33, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Ryan T. Wolfe, 18, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November was Robert C. Deckys, 27, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January was Rebecca S. Hasse, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Jennifer L. Shoemaker, 22, Warsaw.
Violation Of Driver's License Restriction - Fined $25 in November was Justin W. Kuhn, 16, Bourbon.
Driving In Unauthorized Area - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Daniel Y. Villrreal, 38, Milford.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Josue J. Ruiz, 25, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Lynda K. Higgins, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Jeffrey K. Parcels, 23, Warsaw, and Michael W. Keaffaber, 31, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in October was Natalie J. Green, 28, Winona Lake.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in July was Brian W. Shoemaker, 23, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in January was Justin J. Rater, 17, Warsaw.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Patrick J. Robinson, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Jaime Diaz, 19, Winona Lake; Brian L. Shepherd, 20, Warsaw; Nicholas K. Bolesky, 17, Warsaw; Amy E. Butler, 35, Warsaw; Elizabeth Williams, 36, Rochester; and Jose Hernandez, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January were Robert Matteson, 39, Claypool; and Matthew Goble, 20, Milford.
Fined $20 in November were Isaiah A. Neer, 17, Pierceton, and Carol A. Stidams, 42, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in July was Melissa A. Leemon, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February 2000 was Amber D. Lewis, 22, Syracuse.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (May) Jose Luna, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - (February) Marcella Lantz, North Webster.
Check Deception - (January) Jonathon Rule, Warsaw.
Intimidation - (October) Raymond Cumberland, Silver Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - (September) James A. Evans, Syracuse; (May) Jaime Evans, Syracuse.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) Tracy Helton, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (August) Amanda Ulrey, Warsaw.
Battery - (July) Michael Hale, Warsaw; William Feuquay, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Received A License - (May) Michael Foreman, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (May) Jose Coronado, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Ryan Park, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jaimie Smith, Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Shirley Smith, Gary. Plaintiff seeks $3,493.52 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Anthony Conley, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,133.85 due on account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Swartz Brothers Construction Inc. v. James E. and Margot Heubi, Cincinnati, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $42,860.39 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ron and Brenda J. Whitaker v. Henry Hamilton Jr. and Curtis and Kathy Mullins, all of Ind. 13E, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek reconveyance of real estate held in trust, plus court costs and an injunction preventing the sale or disposal of any items on the real estate.
• Providian National Bank v. John R. Rupe, West State Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $9,088.69 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Donna Balazs, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, v. Bradley Oberlin, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,361 due on contract, plus interest.
• Hall & Marose Insurance Inc. v. Alpha Omega Imaging Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $8,807.69 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Garry and Jana Nichols v. Warsaw Auto Exchange, South CR 325E, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries suffered by Garry Nichols in a Jan. 29, 2000, fall on an icy sidewalk at the business. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Timothy J. and Theresa L. George, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $3,439.49, and Billy G. Hull, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $4,575.99.
• Option One Mortgage Corp. & Wells Fargo Bank/Minnesota v. Diana S. Bannon, Kalorama Road, Leesburg, Key Federal Savings Bank and Warsaw Community Schools. Plaintiffs seek $42,841.82 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Lola C. Viers v. Fraternal Order of Eagles 1339 Inc., Warsaw, and Indiana Insurance. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in a Feb. 26, 1999, fall on a slippery floor. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Banta
Matthew Banta, Warsaw, and Tonya Lynn Andrews Banta, Clinic Court, Warsaw. They were married June 19, 1999, and separated Feb. 21, 2001. There is one minor child.
Danusis
Nancy J. Danusis, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, and George Danusis, Mishawaka. They were married Jan. 21, 1973, and separated in September 2000. There are no minor children.
Fierstos
Alice Fierstos, East South Street, North Manchester, and Leroy G. Fierstos, South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake. They were married April 19, 1978, and separated Dec. 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Haines
Katina Haines, Kosciusko County, and Jason L. Haines, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 1, 1994, and separated Feb. 22, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Janice M. Heeter. Plaintiff awarded $3,450.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Financial, awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Mikyla M. Kidd, $4,506.66; Ryan M. Weaver, $4,807.16; Tina M. Cervantes, $4,723.68; Tim W. Dawson, $5,362.83; and Charles R. Rogers, $6,602.93.
• Hampton Mullins v. Fraternal Order of Eagles 1339 Inc. Summary judgment is granted against Mullins.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Amy L. Menzie. Plaintiff awarded $9,244.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Rick Tolley, $3,197.02; Anthony E. Leadford, $1,704; Larry W.Smith, $2,444; Shilo A. Wilkerson, $1,071.05; and Terri L. Heater, $1,584.15.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James E. Conley Sr. and Susan J. Olin, $8,258.48; Javier Martinez, $8,142.12; and Hameed M. Rafeeq, $6,310.37.
• Lake City Bank v. Emma L. Sigrist Trust, Dickerhoff Electric Inc. and Otis R. Bowen Center. Plaintiff awarded from Sigrist Trust: $42,178.37 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; Dickerhoff Electric awarded $2,081.54 from Sigrist Trust; and Bowen Center awarded $1,031.61 from Sigrist Trust.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Donald and Carol Sundheimer, v. Verland Huffer.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ines and Telesforo Orduno. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. Feb. 19.
• Robert A. and Amy Jo Kennedy. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. Feb. 22.
• Trenton II and Brigette Funderburk. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. Feb. 23.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. Pamela Ross, East Smith Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,389.66 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Techno-Guide Inc. v. Andrew O'Connell, South CR 600W,Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting O'Connell from making known any names, addresses or other information pertaining to Techno-Guide's customers or to call on, solicit or take away any customers.
• Bank One/NA v. Christopher D. and Rhapsody S. Skaggs, Short Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $68,952.78 due on mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Angela L. Suchecki v. Stephen G. Lawlor, North Timberline Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 25, 1999, auto accident. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Standard Mutual Insurance Co. v. R. Dennis Jones, West CR 400N, Warsaw, and Amanda Jones, Kokomo. Plaintiff seeks $6,274 as paid to insured claimant, Randall Hammond, after a Dec. 16, 1999, auto accident in Howard County. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Danny R. and Teresa J. Coffey v. Edward C. and Caroline M. Robinson, Elkhart. Plaintiffs seek foreclosure of land contract and possession of real estate. Plaintiffs also seek installments due on contract, plus interest, back taxes and penalties, attorney fees and court costs.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., v. Oscar C. Berkshire, Warren Avenue, Silver Lake, and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $52,866.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Steven A. DePlanty v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals; James Lemberg, West Main Street, Syracuse; Dennis and Deborah Elkins, North Lakeview Trace, Syracuse; Michael Brinkman, Ind. 13N, Syracuse; and Wawasee Property Owners Association Inc. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Jan. 9, 2001, decision granting an exception and a variance for an accessory building on property that abuts DePlanty's property.
• Union Planters National Bank v. Timothy S. and Donna J. Wallace, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse, and Snow & Sauerteig, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $28,244.95 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp., as nominee for Transamerica Mortgage Co., v. Billy J. and Danyelle Estep, East Pleasant Grove Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $86,181.89 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Robert E. Long and Linda S. Clingaman, East Hunnicutt Drive, Syracuse; Trustcorp Mortgage Co., South Bend; and KeyBank/NA, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $120,818.15 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• William Rayburn v. William R. and Mary D. Brown, North Cheyenne Drive, Warsaw; Emma J. Hurd, Warsaw; Christopher N. Boulahanis, Chicago, Ill.; Kosciusko County Health Department; Builder's Plumbing & Heating, doing business as VR Meyers Pump & Supply, Indianapolis; North Central Cooperative, Wabash; and Mike D. Schrader, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Tippecanoe Township.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lending, v. Kristina K. Scranton, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell, and Equicredit, Carmel. Plaintiff seeks $138,916.72 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Sue Ann Villalovos, Milford, seeks to change her name to Sue Ann Dove.
• Nora Sue Villalovos, Milford, seeks to change her name to Nora Sue Dove.
• Andres S. and Nora Sue Villalovos, Milford, seek to change the names of their minor children from Tiffany Rae Villalovos, Amy Elizabeth Villalovos and Andrew Dallas Villalovos to Tiffany Rae Dove, Amy Elizabeth Dove and Andrew Dallas Dove, respectively.
Marriage Dissolutions
Beery
Elizabeth R. Long Beery and Joel L.Beery, West CR 25S, Etna Green. They were married Oct. 11, 1997, and separated Feb. 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Downhour
Laura M. and Russell C. Downhour, West Perry Street, Warsaw. They were married March 6, 1982, and separated Feb. 19, 2001. There is one minor child.
Herring
Caroline Sue Herring, EMS B8 Lane, Pierceton, and James Melvin Herring, Ruskin, Fla. They were married Oct. 8, 1984, and separated Jan. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Kauffman
Kristie Kauffman, Goshen, and Mark Kauffman, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. They were married Sept. 8, 1993, and separated Dec. 16, 2000. There are three minor children.
Marshall
Brad Marshall, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and Charlene Marshall, Warsaw. They were married April 17, 1998, and separated Jan. 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
Mendez
Marivel Mendez, Parker Street, Warsaw, and Gregorio Mendez, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 30, 1997, and separated May 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Qualls
Tamara Qualls, Carr Lane, Claypool, and Lyle Qualls, Arizona. They were married in April 1998 and separated in September 1998. There are no minor children.
Steele
Catherine R. and Elmer W. Steele, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 17, 1999, and separated Feb. 9, 2001. There is one minor child.
Toral
Tina Toral, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Jose Toral, Warsaw. They were married April 10, 1997, and separated June 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Weaver
Jason M. Weaver, William Drive, Winona Lake, and Michelle D. Weaver, Smith, Ala. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated March 2, 2001. There are no minor children.
Annulment
Ramirez
Penny Ramirez, Warsaw, and Miguel Ramirez, Chicago, Ill. They were married Jan. 31, 1997, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Darrell W. and Kathy L. Baker and TMS Mortgage, doing business as The Money Store. Plaintiff awarded $118,650.61 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., v. Carl Allen and Marcia A. Burdette. Plaintiff awarded $78,645 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables, v. Aaron and Allison Stavedahl. Plaintiff awarded $5,561.42, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: James A. Crews and Connie A. McGurn, $5,447.35; Marc E. and Stacie Byall, $4,788.25.
• First Horizon Home Loans Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. David E. Snodgress and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff awarded $47,152.38 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Kevin D. and Michele Arnold and Citifinancial Service Inc. Plaintiff awarded $83,271.27 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Amy Lynn Marshall's request to change the name of her minor child from Kelsey Lyne Lanning to Kelsey Lyne Lanning Marshall is granted.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Ellie Sexton and Jim Virchow v. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc., doing business as Wagon Wheel Productions Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Anna Sue (former name Perry restored) and Steven Ray Dunnuck. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Feb. 19.
• Diane Louise and Chris W. Dean. Feb. 20.
• Deanna K. and Larry E. Ladd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $209.74 per week in child support. Feb. 20.
• Joy D. and Tony R. Goble. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Feb. 22.
• Elizabeth Malagon and Isidro Sanchez. Feb. 22.
• Patricia and Patrick Ballinger. Feb. 26.
• Jennie L. and Bruce C. Mock. Feb. 26.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Vicki E. and Kim R. Lipply.
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.
• Oval Edward Breeden, 800 E. Arthur St., Parkshore Place H-4, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $207,020. Debts: $286,936.
• Gerald and Sharon Dunn, 9820 N. Canal Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $95,910. Debts: $34,380.
• David Hoagland, 705 E. 16th St., Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $76,326. Debts: $115,246.
• Rabeca Phillips, formerly known as Rabeca Sutton, 312 W. Crystal Flash Road #50, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,839. Debts: $25,750.
• Martin Waltraud, 703 N. Jackson St., Nappanee. Chapter 13. Assets: $86,670. Debts: $46,400. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jesus Rivera, 38, and Virginia K. Adair, 41, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Cesar Lara, 19, and Evelia Acosta, 18, both of South CR 325E, Pierceton.
• Dennis C. Jensen, 42, North Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell, and Vicki S. Polman, 43, Osceola.
• Hector Alfonso Alvarado Calvillo, 29, and Socorro Brito, 38, both of South CR 325E, Pierceton.
• James E. Dove, 36, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Melissa Sue Schue, 23, East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Michael A. Randall, 36, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Angela E. Cook, 31, North Walnut Street, Etna Green.
• Gerardo Silvestre, 30, and Lydia E. Olera, 44, both of North Detroit Street, Warsaw.
• Luis Alfonzo Flores, 23, and Donna Inez Kemplin, 34, both of West Main Street, Syracuse.
• James Lewis Griffith, 24, and Leona Jane Collins, 21, both of Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
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 $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Darrell Ponser, Pierceton, and Jeremy Ousley, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Michael Conley, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Adrienne Hernandez, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Elder, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jacqueline L. Evans, Silver Lake.
Fined $49.50 in November, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Mayhew, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Cesar Padilla, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dawn M. Kindle, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Jody Vanlue, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Deborah Plank, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sherwood Peters, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Jaime Evans, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in February, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Grubb, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October was Roger Rocha, Milford.
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in November was Billi Lozano, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Michael Foreman, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February were Denalda Tamayo, Sidney; Kimberly Hartman, Winona Lake; and Dianna Ragon, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November was Charles Willard, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Sammie Brown, Pierceton.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February was Marvin Farmer, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in January were Leroy Houchin, North Webster; Larry L. Dennis, Warsaw; and Teresa L. Wright, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Amanda Ulrey, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $100 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Christopher Callen, Leesburg.
Battery - Fined $250 in December was Leroy Houchin, North Webster.
Fined $25 in December and sentenced to two days in jail was Mark A. Bailey, South Whitley.
Fined $200 in December was Ernesto Martin, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against Billy Jerome Shepherd, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Rashel Park, Milford.
Fined $100 in May was Matt Clupper, Claypool.
False Informing - Fined $75 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jose Ibarra, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in April was Tim Allen, Claypool.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in October was Elmer W. Steele, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Ricky A. Wright, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Brent Byrer, 28, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in January were Bradley Dye, 19, Warsaw; William Phillips, 16, Milford; Micah Dilley, 21, Nappanee; and Kristy McAfee, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October was Steve L. Kaufman, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in May were Lisa M. Hale, 23, Warsaw, and Melissa S. Schue, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in March 2000 was Michael D. Cicchetto, 24, North Webster.
Fined $12 in February were Julia M. Baldwin, 40, Etna Green; Mark Messenger, 33, Warsaw; Crystal Harrison, 18, Mentone; Armando Malagon, 24, Warsaw; Chad Heckaman, 27, Warsaw; Aaron Wiedema, 28, Bourbon; Shonnon Brown, 25, Warsaw; Martin M. Lauster, 36, Warsaw; Bart E. Loe, 16, Larwill; John P. Milton, 17, Warsaw; Laura A. Cassidy, 30, Pierceton; and Katie Fruit, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Leslie Barrett, 19, North Manchester; Mark Hastdugs, 34, Winona Lake; Aaron E. Miller, 22, Akron; Gregory B. Cook, 33, Warsaw; Jill S. Skeans, 17, Nappanee; Todd A. Martz, 17, Nappanee; Guilford Combs, 48, Syracuse; Wesley Weaver, 18, Claypool; and Tamara Hershberger, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Deborah J. Smith, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was James S. Rothrock, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in October was Adria A. Mast, 24, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in June was Tammy M. Dishman, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April was Teresa K. Boyer, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February were Timothy A. Polk, 45, Warsaw, and Brent P. Doty, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in August was Terry Robertson, 21, Pierceton.
Failure To Obtain An Indiana Driver's License - Fined $7 in February was Adria A. Mast, 24, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Equipment - Fined $50 in February was Mark R. Hastings, 34, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were David Unhoch, 35, Claypool; Chad Heckaman, 27, Warsaw; and Ryan S. Helser, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Chad Metz, 16, Warsaw, and Andrew Hasting, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Aaron J. Chabot, 19, Warsaw, Jose Tlaxca, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in September was Jamison C. Tanner, 25, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in June was Deanna L. Spencer, 17, Mentone.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in February was Nicholas P. Sanders, 18, Leesburg.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Martin R. Torez, 29, Mentone.
Fined $7 in May was Bradley W. Johnson, 18, Winona Lake.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in February was Eric Swihart, 36, Silver Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Dawn Walker, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Stephanie A. Foreman, 21, North Manchester, and Richard Kellstone, 33, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in June was Charles D. Hall, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Vincent J. Johnson, 34, Warsaw.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in January was Bradley Beatty, 28, Bourbon.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January was Jesus Garcia, 17, Silver Lake.
Fined $25 in December was Van D. Slater, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Josue J. Ruiz, 25, Nappanee.
Fined $100 in September was Michael A. DeLaMater, 23, Warsaw.
Unsafe Lane Movement - Fined $7 in January was Chad Metz, 16, Warsaw.
Open Container Violation - Fined $25 in January was Michelle R. Veach, 38, Claypool.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Mark Scott, 33, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Ryan T. Wolfe, 18, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November was Robert C. Deckys, 27, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January was Rebecca S. Hasse, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Jennifer L. Shoemaker, 22, Warsaw.
Violation Of Driver's License Restriction - Fined $25 in November was Justin W. Kuhn, 16, Bourbon.
Driving In Unauthorized Area - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Daniel Y. Villrreal, 38, Milford.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Josue J. Ruiz, 25, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Lynda K. Higgins, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Jeffrey K. Parcels, 23, Warsaw, and Michael W. Keaffaber, 31, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in October was Natalie J. Green, 28, Winona Lake.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in July was Brian W. Shoemaker, 23, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in January was Justin J. Rater, 17, Warsaw.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Patrick J. Robinson, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Jaime Diaz, 19, Winona Lake; Brian L. Shepherd, 20, Warsaw; Nicholas K. Bolesky, 17, Warsaw; Amy E. Butler, 35, Warsaw; Elizabeth Williams, 36, Rochester; and Jose Hernandez, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January were Robert Matteson, 39, Claypool; and Matthew Goble, 20, Milford.
Fined $20 in November were Isaiah A. Neer, 17, Pierceton, and Carol A. Stidams, 42, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in July was Melissa A. Leemon, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February 2000 was Amber D. Lewis, 22, Syracuse.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (May) Jose Luna, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - (February) Marcella Lantz, North Webster.
Check Deception - (January) Jonathon Rule, Warsaw.
Intimidation - (October) Raymond Cumberland, Silver Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - (September) James A. Evans, Syracuse; (May) Jaime Evans, Syracuse.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) Tracy Helton, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (August) Amanda Ulrey, Warsaw.
Battery - (July) Michael Hale, Warsaw; William Feuquay, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Received A License - (May) Michael Foreman, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (May) Jose Coronado, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Ryan Park, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jaimie Smith, Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Shirley Smith, Gary. Plaintiff seeks $3,493.52 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Anthony Conley, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,133.85 due on account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Swartz Brothers Construction Inc. v. James E. and Margot Heubi, Cincinnati, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $42,860.39 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ron and Brenda J. Whitaker v. Henry Hamilton Jr. and Curtis and Kathy Mullins, all of Ind. 13E, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek reconveyance of real estate held in trust, plus court costs and an injunction preventing the sale or disposal of any items on the real estate.
• Providian National Bank v. John R. Rupe, West State Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $9,088.69 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Donna Balazs, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, v. Bradley Oberlin, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,361 due on contract, plus interest.
• Hall & Marose Insurance Inc. v. Alpha Omega Imaging Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $8,807.69 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Garry and Jana Nichols v. Warsaw Auto Exchange, South CR 325E, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries suffered by Garry Nichols in a Jan. 29, 2000, fall on an icy sidewalk at the business. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Timothy J. and Theresa L. George, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $3,439.49, and Billy G. Hull, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $4,575.99.
• Option One Mortgage Corp. & Wells Fargo Bank/Minnesota v. Diana S. Bannon, Kalorama Road, Leesburg, Key Federal Savings Bank and Warsaw Community Schools. Plaintiffs seek $42,841.82 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Lola C. Viers v. Fraternal Order of Eagles 1339 Inc., Warsaw, and Indiana Insurance. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in a Feb. 26, 1999, fall on a slippery floor. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Banta
Matthew Banta, Warsaw, and Tonya Lynn Andrews Banta, Clinic Court, Warsaw. They were married June 19, 1999, and separated Feb. 21, 2001. There is one minor child.
Danusis
Nancy J. Danusis, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, and George Danusis, Mishawaka. They were married Jan. 21, 1973, and separated in September 2000. There are no minor children.
Fierstos
Alice Fierstos, East South Street, North Manchester, and Leroy G. Fierstos, South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake. They were married April 19, 1978, and separated Dec. 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Haines
Katina Haines, Kosciusko County, and Jason L. Haines, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 1, 1994, and separated Feb. 22, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Janice M. Heeter. Plaintiff awarded $3,450.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Financial, awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Mikyla M. Kidd, $4,506.66; Ryan M. Weaver, $4,807.16; Tina M. Cervantes, $4,723.68; Tim W. Dawson, $5,362.83; and Charles R. Rogers, $6,602.93.
• Hampton Mullins v. Fraternal Order of Eagles 1339 Inc. Summary judgment is granted against Mullins.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Amy L. Menzie. Plaintiff awarded $9,244.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Rick Tolley, $3,197.02; Anthony E. Leadford, $1,704; Larry W.Smith, $2,444; Shilo A. Wilkerson, $1,071.05; and Terri L. Heater, $1,584.15.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James E. Conley Sr. and Susan J. Olin, $8,258.48; Javier Martinez, $8,142.12; and Hameed M. Rafeeq, $6,310.37.
• Lake City Bank v. Emma L. Sigrist Trust, Dickerhoff Electric Inc. and Otis R. Bowen Center. Plaintiff awarded from Sigrist Trust: $42,178.37 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; Dickerhoff Electric awarded $2,081.54 from Sigrist Trust; and Bowen Center awarded $1,031.61 from Sigrist Trust.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Donald and Carol Sundheimer, v. Verland Huffer.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ines and Telesforo Orduno. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. Feb. 19.
• Robert A. and Amy Jo Kennedy. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. Feb. 22.
• Trenton II and Brigette Funderburk. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. Feb. 23.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. Pamela Ross, East Smith Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,389.66 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Techno-Guide Inc. v. Andrew O'Connell, South CR 600W,Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting O'Connell from making known any names, addresses or other information pertaining to Techno-Guide's customers or to call on, solicit or take away any customers.
• Bank One/NA v. Christopher D. and Rhapsody S. Skaggs, Short Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $68,952.78 due on mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Angela L. Suchecki v. Stephen G. Lawlor, North Timberline Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 25, 1999, auto accident. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Standard Mutual Insurance Co. v. R. Dennis Jones, West CR 400N, Warsaw, and Amanda Jones, Kokomo. Plaintiff seeks $6,274 as paid to insured claimant, Randall Hammond, after a Dec. 16, 1999, auto accident in Howard County. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Danny R. and Teresa J. Coffey v. Edward C. and Caroline M. Robinson, Elkhart. Plaintiffs seek foreclosure of land contract and possession of real estate. Plaintiffs also seek installments due on contract, plus interest, back taxes and penalties, attorney fees and court costs.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., v. Oscar C. Berkshire, Warren Avenue, Silver Lake, and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $52,866.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Steven A. DePlanty v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals; James Lemberg, West Main Street, Syracuse; Dennis and Deborah Elkins, North Lakeview Trace, Syracuse; Michael Brinkman, Ind. 13N, Syracuse; and Wawasee Property Owners Association Inc. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Jan. 9, 2001, decision granting an exception and a variance for an accessory building on property that abuts DePlanty's property.
• Union Planters National Bank v. Timothy S. and Donna J. Wallace, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse, and Snow & Sauerteig, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $28,244.95 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp., as nominee for Transamerica Mortgage Co., v. Billy J. and Danyelle Estep, East Pleasant Grove Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $86,181.89 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Robert E. Long and Linda S. Clingaman, East Hunnicutt Drive, Syracuse; Trustcorp Mortgage Co., South Bend; and KeyBank/NA, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $120,818.15 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• William Rayburn v. William R. and Mary D. Brown, North Cheyenne Drive, Warsaw; Emma J. Hurd, Warsaw; Christopher N. Boulahanis, Chicago, Ill.; Kosciusko County Health Department; Builder's Plumbing & Heating, doing business as VR Meyers Pump & Supply, Indianapolis; North Central Cooperative, Wabash; and Mike D. Schrader, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Tippecanoe Township.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lending, v. Kristina K. Scranton, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell, and Equicredit, Carmel. Plaintiff seeks $138,916.72 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Changes
• Sue Ann Villalovos, Milford, seeks to change her name to Sue Ann Dove.
• Nora Sue Villalovos, Milford, seeks to change her name to Nora Sue Dove.
• Andres S. and Nora Sue Villalovos, Milford, seek to change the names of their minor children from Tiffany Rae Villalovos, Amy Elizabeth Villalovos and Andrew Dallas Villalovos to Tiffany Rae Dove, Amy Elizabeth Dove and Andrew Dallas Dove, respectively.
Marriage Dissolutions
Beery
Elizabeth R. Long Beery and Joel L.Beery, West CR 25S, Etna Green. They were married Oct. 11, 1997, and separated Feb. 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Downhour
Laura M. and Russell C. Downhour, West Perry Street, Warsaw. They were married March 6, 1982, and separated Feb. 19, 2001. There is one minor child.
Herring
Caroline Sue Herring, EMS B8 Lane, Pierceton, and James Melvin Herring, Ruskin, Fla. They were married Oct. 8, 1984, and separated Jan. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Kauffman
Kristie Kauffman, Goshen, and Mark Kauffman, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. They were married Sept. 8, 1993, and separated Dec. 16, 2000. There are three minor children.
Marshall
Brad Marshall, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and Charlene Marshall, Warsaw. They were married April 17, 1998, and separated Jan. 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
Mendez
Marivel Mendez, Parker Street, Warsaw, and Gregorio Mendez, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 30, 1997, and separated May 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Qualls
Tamara Qualls, Carr Lane, Claypool, and Lyle Qualls, Arizona. They were married in April 1998 and separated in September 1998. There are no minor children.
Steele
Catherine R. and Elmer W. Steele, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 17, 1999, and separated Feb. 9, 2001. There is one minor child.
Toral
Tina Toral, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Jose Toral, Warsaw. They were married April 10, 1997, and separated June 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Weaver
Jason M. Weaver, William Drive, Winona Lake, and Michelle D. Weaver, Smith, Ala. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated March 2, 2001. There are no minor children.
Annulment
Ramirez
Penny Ramirez, Warsaw, and Miguel Ramirez, Chicago, Ill. They were married Jan. 31, 1997, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Darrell W. and Kathy L. Baker and TMS Mortgage, doing business as The Money Store. Plaintiff awarded $118,650.61 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., v. Carl Allen and Marcia A. Burdette. Plaintiff awarded $78,645 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables, v. Aaron and Allison Stavedahl. Plaintiff awarded $5,561.42, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: James A. Crews and Connie A. McGurn, $5,447.35; Marc E. and Stacie Byall, $4,788.25.
• First Horizon Home Loans Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. David E. Snodgress and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff awarded $47,152.38 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Kevin D. and Michele Arnold and Citifinancial Service Inc. Plaintiff awarded $83,271.27 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Amy Lynn Marshall's request to change the name of her minor child from Kelsey Lyne Lanning to Kelsey Lyne Lanning Marshall is granted.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Ellie Sexton and Jim Virchow v. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc., doing business as Wagon Wheel Productions Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Anna Sue (former name Perry restored) and Steven Ray Dunnuck. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Feb. 19.
• Diane Louise and Chris W. Dean. Feb. 20.
• Deanna K. and Larry E. Ladd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $209.74 per week in child support. Feb. 20.
• Joy D. and Tony R. Goble. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Feb. 22.
• Elizabeth Malagon and Isidro Sanchez. Feb. 22.
• Patricia and Patrick Ballinger. Feb. 26.
• Jennie L. and Bruce C. Mock. Feb. 26.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Vicki E. and Kim R. Lipply.
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.
• Oval Edward Breeden, 800 E. Arthur St., Parkshore Place H-4, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $207,020. Debts: $286,936.
• Gerald and Sharon Dunn, 9820 N. Canal Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $95,910. Debts: $34,380.
• David Hoagland, 705 E. 16th St., Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $76,326. Debts: $115,246.
• Rabeca Phillips, formerly known as Rabeca Sutton, 312 W. Crystal Flash Road #50, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,839. Debts: $25,750.
• Martin Waltraud, 703 N. Jackson St., Nappanee. Chapter 13. Assets: $86,670. Debts: $46,400. [[In-content Ad]]
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