Times-Union Court News 03-07-2000
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:
• Jesse William Reeves, 21, and Brandy Lynn Bryant, 26, both of Hepler Drive, Warsaw.
• Chad Douglas Thrasher, 27, and Donna D. Lock, 37, both of Tyner Drive, Warsaw.
• Matthew Donald Gilbert, 21, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Sara Beth Baumgartner, 18, North Deer Run, Warsaw.
• Michael Lane Ferguson, 24, East Forrest Glen Avenue, Leesburg, and Kanoshia Marie Gross, 23, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Justin Jeffrey Shoemaker, 24, and Ellen Charleen Zehner, 27, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Charles E. Whisman, 32, and Angela R. Whisman, 32, both of East St. Mary's Road, Warsaw.
• Albert L. Stricklin, 31, and Rochelle Ann Knowlton, 24, both of EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Lee Turner, 26, and Beth A. Walters, 33, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Timothy Michael Roop, 29, and Donna Eugenia Banghart, 22, both of South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Todd A. Hardy, 38, and Alice J. Vontobel, 37, both of East Wade Street, North Webster.
• Shawn Eugene Jones, 29, and Amy Renee Lehr, 27, both of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• David Lee Stanley Jr., 28, and Sandee G. Mills, 31, both of Yvonna Street, Leesburg.
• Yen S. Liao, 33, and Pai-jun Mao, 28, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court 3
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court 3, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ursula D. Long, $326.60; Thomas Lee Edmunds, $1,007.82; Jim Naderson, $351.81; Jerry Lee Bodkin, $1,137.90; Mary Hensley, $337.06; Steve Bennett, $116.78; Loeur B. Ray, $752.50; Jason E. Hochstetler, $2,569.77; and Linda S. Wine, $2,266.01.
• Darrel Manns vs. Courtney Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $2,800.
• Safe-Way Door Inc. vs. Joe Slone. Plaintiff awarded $637.73.
• Brad Morris vs. Kurt J. Kralis. Plaintiff awarded $2,930.
• Michelle L. Krueger vs. Joshua Dwight Goines. Plaintiff awarded $1,097.50.
• Gary W. Green vs. John Able. Plaintiff awarded $2,993.54.
• Kenneth J. Platt vs. Tina Cumberland. Plaintiff awarded $1,932.50.
• Michael A. and Sharron Kolesiak vs. Jeffrey A. Owens. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Don's Appliance Repair vs. Jeffrey S. Marshall. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Sandra A. Stafford. Plaintiff awarded $954.86.
• Danny Amburgey vs. Tim Bennett and Linda Burge. Plaintiff awarded $2,385.
• Professional Account Services vs. Ernest and Donna Knight. Plaintiff awarded $654.45.
• Ed and Edwina Allen vs. Valerie and Kevin Chupp. Plaintiffs awarded $899.06.
• Gary and Angela A. Stuckman awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kirt Grubb, $3,000, and Anita Parkhurst, $1,162.
Superior Court 2
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court 2 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 and license restricted 180 days was Brigette Cavender, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chad Salla, Winona Lake.
Fined $180 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tina Troup, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended six months was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Becky Kern, North Webster.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in January and license suspended 90 days was Donald Dill, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in February and license suspended 60 days was Mark Boggs, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in February were Loretta Shipley, Cromwell, and Julie Creekmore, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in December were Bill Hackworth, Tippecanoe; Bryan Long, Etna Green; and Brandon Ousley.
Fined $50 in September was Estefen Garcia, Cromwell.
Fined $100 in August was Neal Minnick, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was Danielle March, Syracuse.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in January was Jason Greer, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in December was Kari Foster, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $25 in December was Brian England, Claypool.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December was Brian England, Claypool.
Fined $50 in March 1999 was Thomas Hosier, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in August was Elam Bailey, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $100 in August were Robert Gallup, Syracuse; Kari Ward, Syracuse; and Joseph Oswalt, Syracuse.
Intimidation - Fined $100 in April was Becky Kern, North Webster.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in March 1999 and license suspended 180 days was Willie Phillips, Mentone.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Mark E. Ader, 40, Warsaw; Amanda K. Brail, 17, Warsaw; Denise L. Marshall, 25, Warsaw; Christopher L. Conley, 22, Warsaw; Curtis B. Grady, 16, Syracuse; and Gena J. Carney, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in January were Alisha M. McDonough, 16, Claypool; Allen R. Hagan, 43, Pierceton; Brandon J. Karbach, 18, Leesburg; and Scott D. Shelhart, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were James L. Summers, 52, Warsaw; Brenda L. Brown, 35, Warsaw; Suzanne L. Mitchell, 28, Pierceton; Richard L. Brooks, 25, Warsaw; Daniel L. Mawer, 47, Pierceton; Richard D. England, 36, Pierceton; Deborah K. Weaver, 35, Winona Lake; John M. Armacost, 36, Warsaw; Joe Cook, 66, Warsaw; Bryan L. Keller, 18, Etna Green; and Gabriel S. Rude, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Roger L. Korenstra, 47, Syracuse; Steven K. Berlin, 18, Warsaw; Mark A. Reinso, 17, Winona Lake; and John W. McNees, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Ronald D. Carson, 60, Syracuse; Karyn O. Dishman, 31, North Webster; and Raeanne K. Rice, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Donald W. Mangun, 34, Bourbon, and Kelly A. Sutton, 40, Nappanee.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February were Oscar R. Jimenez, 19, Warsaw; Isaac Diaz, 21, Warsaw; Jose I. Perez, 18, Winona Lake; and Angel Palacios, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Rogelio Rico, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were Darrell E. Campbell, 49, Syracuse; Robert Chalfant, North Webster; Isaac Diaz, 21, Warsaw; Vanessa A. Fox, 38, Leesburg; and Matthew S. Boren, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in January was Charles B. Seaman, 25, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February were Scott T. Nine, 20, Leesburg, and Jamie W. Swihart, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Reginald L. Gibbs, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in February was Theodore Skeans, 72, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Eddie Zuniga, 18, Syracuse.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in February was Michael B. Moore, 17, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in February was James C. Graff, 17, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February were Pedro Y. Garza, 28, Warsaw, and Deborah J. Shepherd, 35, Mentone.
Fined $7 in January were Jason D. Spore, 18, Winona Lake, and Ronald D. Harris, 41, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Chris G. Sanchez, 36, Warsaw.
Failure To Sign Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in January was Scott T. Nine, 20, Leesburg.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in January was Jeremy L. Smith, 17, North Webster.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Brian C. Carter, 38, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in February was Jason L. Scharf, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Jason J. Oest, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Angel Palacios, 23, Warsaw; Kristy L. Shaw, 20, Warsaw; Jason L. Scharf, 21, Warsaw; Richard L. Timmons, 66, Syracuse; John C. Mason, 71, Syracuse; Troy L. Rodgers, 17, Syracuse; Vicky L. Shepherd, 34, Warsaw; Robert E. Bruce, 28, Warsaw; Jose I. Perez, 18, Winona Lake; Jack B. Baldwin, 23, Etna Green; Harold R. Davis, 32, North Webster; Anita M. Mikel, 26, Atwood; Kristen N. Mogensen, 18, Pierceton; and Daniel L. Kelley, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in January was Steven K. Berlin, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Andi Stroup, Warsaw; Tracy Shepherd, Warsaw (two counts); Michael Ousley, Warsaw; Betty Burnham, South Whitley (three counts).
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Scott Kosins, Warsaw; (March 1999) Jill Jacobs, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (December) Ismael Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (December) Chad Salla, Winona Lake.
Battery - (September) Pamela Sparks, Warsaw; (July) Matthew Scott, Winona Lake.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (September) Tina Troup, Syracuse.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (August) Neal Minnick, Syracuse.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (July) Ryan Winter, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (April) Becky Kern, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - (March 1999) Willie Phillips, Mentone; David Blake, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person entered into diversion a agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Battery - (August) Mark Kralis, 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) Scott R. Stahly, 16, Warsaw; Nancy P. Heiden, 31, Milford.
Superior Court 1
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Marvin R. and Cathy R. Schmucker, North CR 500W; Citifinancial Services Inc., formerly known as Commercial Credit Loans, Indianapolis; and Ameritrust National Bank. Plaintiff seeks $54,452.42 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.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Brandon D. Flory, Bremen, and Lisa M. Thomas, North Main Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $6,540.09 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Jimmy D. and Jane M. Maulding, West North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,699.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Harriet E. Young, Pierceton, and Charles Looker. Plaintiff seeks an order for defendants to cease using real estate as an automobile junkyard in violation of zoning ordinance, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Karen S. Lackey. Plaintiff seeks $3,605.75 as paid to insured claimant, D.B. Bishop, after a March 11, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Keith A. White. Plaintiff seeks $4,003.94 as paid to insured claimants, Lee J. and Deana G. Harvey, after a March 21, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Miller & Sons Structure Inc. vs. New Life Christian Church Inc., Enterprise Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,261.01 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Alden Stuckman, East Hammond Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order for defendant to cease using real estate as an automobile junkyard in violation of zoning ordinance, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
Marriage Dissolution
Alberson
Janet S. Alberson, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Gary W. Alberson, Kosciusko County. They were married March 10, 1990, and separated Feb. 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Superior Court 1
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American Investment Bank/NA, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Rick and Tracy Campbell. Plaintiff awarded $7,848.82, plus court costs.
• United Companies Funding Inc. vs. Todd and Kim Boocher. Plaintiff awarded $72,182.40 by default, plus interest, expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Hong L. and Daisy Lem, et al, vs. Dennis Pinkerton. Plaintiff awarded $2,587.77, plus court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. Roger Conley. Plaintiff awarded $5,264.23, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner vs. Adrienne C. Shalley. Plaintiff awarded $571 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Robert Blackford, $3,321.96, and Alice Bartman, $5,031.57.
• First National Bank of Chicago vs. Christina L. and Shawn P. Conwell, et al. Plaintiff awarded $85,150.41 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.
• National City Bank vs. Daril D. and Brenda K. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $6,097.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Key Bank USA, doing business as Autofinance Inc., vs. Yvonne and William Vance. Plaintiff awarded $7,279.56, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Claude J. Ogle. Plaintiff awarded $8,165.65 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Rex C. Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $2,416.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Crossland Mortgage Corp. vs. Dion L. and Angela M. Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $52,238.90 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.
• National City Bank vs. Craig Bevins. Plaintiff awarded $8,994.64, plus $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Frank M. and Donna R. Sobieck. Plaintiff awarded $8,585.43, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Teresa S. Hall, $1,048; Phillip N. Boyd, $1,760; Sara E. Biller, $2,111.31; Michael Reese, $1,482.01; Ray Trump, $1,112.20; Peggy Gallegos, $1,083.50; Dallas Bailey, $2,734.93; and Carolyn Rollins, $1,083.30.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Scott Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $6,474.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Jason Sheppard, $7,247.44, and Carma and Charlie Page, $3,853.51.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel Inc. vs. Burnis A. Flannery.
• Joshua T. Boren vs. city of Warsaw. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Gloria Cervantes Nunez vs. Rosa Kindig, et al.
• Jeff Judd vs. Lisa Marie Estep and Casey Roy Niles.
• Rock Hard Inc. vs. Mike Anthony Battle. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Randolph C. Corcoran.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rich and Tammy Mikesell. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $32 per week in child support. Feb. 8.
• Shawnta R. and Jackson C. Wagner. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $130 per week in child support. Feb. 11.
• Thomas and Cynthia Lee Littlefield. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Feb. 16.
• Sharon Ann and David Lawrence Wible. Feb. 21.
• Susan T. and Paul L. Spurgeon. Feb. 22.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
Other Action
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. David A. Brinegar, et al. Default judgment set aside.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• KeyBank National Association vs. David A. Melching, EMS T7B Lane, Leesburg, Richard P. Orban, East Deerwood Court, Warsaw, and Carpet Express, LLP. Plaintiff seeks $76,102.97 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• William L. Hoene vs. Jerry and Laurie Ann Britt, Fort Wayne; First National Bank of Warsaw; and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $11,215.95 due on contract, plus interest, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and termination of contract.
• KeyBank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank, vs. Abel and Rebecca A. David and Kathryn H. and Solon W. Hoyt, all of Wooster Road, Winona Lake; Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters, Fort Wayne; One Source Microproducts, South Bend; Teachers Credit Union, South Bend; and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $56,434.60 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.
• Source One Mortgage Corp. vs. Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher, North CR 450E, Syracuse, and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff seeks $67,626.34 due on 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.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contacts, plus court costs: Joe and Amy Gossett, South CR 25W, Warsaw, $5,774.94; Sheila Kay and Michael Grevenstuk, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg, $5,761.62; and Charles and Judith Hartmann, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake, $6,037.14.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Melvin and Yvonne Adams, Sue Street, Warsaw, and Sears, Roebuck & Co. Plaintiff seeks $38,757.45 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.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, formerly known as Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, vs. Jerry Burkett, West CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $73,000 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc. vs. Terry E. and Jo Ellen Smith, Huffman Street, Winona Lake; Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc.; and Homegold, Carmel. Plaintiff seeks $93,393.08 due on 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.
• Conseco Bank Inc. vs. Paul E. Copeland, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,841.03 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as Fort Wayne National Bank, vs. John L. and Michele L. Pfefferle, East Fourth Street, Milford, and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $71,400.78 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bertram/Kurd
Tammy Bertram, East CR 400S, Warsaw, and David Kurd, Evansville. They were married Aug. 25, 1994, and separated Oct. 21, 1997. There are no minor children.
Buchen
Jodi and John Buchen, East Etna Street, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 14, 1999, and separated Feb. 21, 2000. There are no minor children.
Hoard
Natalie Hoard, Kosciusko County, and Staccado Hoard, Fort Wayne. They were married Feb. 14, 1999, and separated Feb. 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Jackson
Merrissa Jackson, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake, and Scott Jackson, Wabash. They were married Feb. 14, 1998, and separated June 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
McGowen
Laurel L. McGowen, Goshen, and Rick W. McGowen, West CR 1350N, Milford. They were married March 26, 1977, and separated Aug. 20, 1999. There is one minor child.
Rowland
Jody Beth and Travis Ray Rowland, Hartzler Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 17, 1995, and separated Feb. 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Wall
Beth Ann and Jerry Dean Wall Jr., West First Street, Milford. They were married Dec. 1, 1995, and separated Feb. 25, 2000. There are no minor children.
Warren
Jeremy P. Warren, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and April D.Y. Warren, West Main Street, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 20, 1999, and separated in January 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance vs. Evelyn Simpson. Plaintiff awarded $5,641.97 by default, plus court costs.
• WMC Mortgage Corp. vs. John M. and Donna Elaine Edwards, Scott L. Rogers and David M. Stouder. Plaintiff awarded $74,403.79 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.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Joseph E. and Stephanie J. Walton. Plaintiff awarded $40,902.19 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.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Lori L Baldridge. Plaintiff awarded $4,259 by default, plus court costs.
• Ernest C. Poole vs. Robert Floring. Plaintiff awarded $15,575.49.
• Companion Mortgage vs. Charles H. and Susan L. Thomas, et al. Plaintiff awarded $66,881.55 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Benjamin E. Canfield Sr., Juanita I. Miller and state of Indiana. Plaintiff awarded $75,061.27 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Stacey S. Leek, $8,903.28, and Ruben Espinoza, $13,25.41.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. Joe F. and Ellen Wallen, et al. Plaintiff awarded $37,086.36 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Susan and Thomas Emplit vs. Tabby Whittenberger.
• Vanessa A. Gayheart, a minor by her natural guardian and custodial parent, Cathy Martin, and Cathy Martin, vs. Walter Blackburn Sr.
• State of Indiana vs. John R. Hersha.
• Larry and Darlene Burkel vs. Charles Lewallen, J&R Trucking Inc. and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. This case is dismissed as to St. Paul Insurance and remains pending against Lewallen and J&R Trucking.
• Richard L. and Corine Cripe Amy F. Rehling. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Steve B. and Virginia Hall.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael E. and Ethel S. Thorn. Feb. 11.
• Thomas L. and Janet Faye Brindle. Feb. 14.
• David A. and Katharine M. Lewis. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 16.
• Rose M. and Sam A. Bowling. Feb. 17.
• Tracie G. and Brian O'Dell. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Feb. 18.
• Dawn (former name Koch restored) and Todd Bailey. Feb. 22.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Linda L. and Mark A. Slone.
• Anthony P. and Angela Geberin.
Other Action
• Anthony J. Miller's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
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.
• Chad Flory, 702 W. Walnut St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $102,347. Debts: $118,428.
• Connie Gaines, 527 Fulton Ave., Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $197,755. Debts: $341,459.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jesse William Reeves, 21, and Brandy Lynn Bryant, 26, both of Hepler Drive, Warsaw.
• Chad Douglas Thrasher, 27, and Donna D. Lock, 37, both of Tyner Drive, Warsaw.
• Matthew Donald Gilbert, 21, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Sara Beth Baumgartner, 18, North Deer Run, Warsaw.
• Michael Lane Ferguson, 24, East Forrest Glen Avenue, Leesburg, and Kanoshia Marie Gross, 23, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Justin Jeffrey Shoemaker, 24, and Ellen Charleen Zehner, 27, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Charles E. Whisman, 32, and Angela R. Whisman, 32, both of East St. Mary's Road, Warsaw.
• Albert L. Stricklin, 31, and Rochelle Ann Knowlton, 24, both of EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Lee Turner, 26, and Beth A. Walters, 33, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Timothy Michael Roop, 29, and Donna Eugenia Banghart, 22, both of South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Todd A. Hardy, 38, and Alice J. Vontobel, 37, both of East Wade Street, North Webster.
• Shawn Eugene Jones, 29, and Amy Renee Lehr, 27, both of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• David Lee Stanley Jr., 28, and Sandee G. Mills, 31, both of Yvonna Street, Leesburg.
• Yen S. Liao, 33, and Pai-jun Mao, 28, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court 3
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court 3, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ursula D. Long, $326.60; Thomas Lee Edmunds, $1,007.82; Jim Naderson, $351.81; Jerry Lee Bodkin, $1,137.90; Mary Hensley, $337.06; Steve Bennett, $116.78; Loeur B. Ray, $752.50; Jason E. Hochstetler, $2,569.77; and Linda S. Wine, $2,266.01.
• Darrel Manns vs. Courtney Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $2,800.
• Safe-Way Door Inc. vs. Joe Slone. Plaintiff awarded $637.73.
• Brad Morris vs. Kurt J. Kralis. Plaintiff awarded $2,930.
• Michelle L. Krueger vs. Joshua Dwight Goines. Plaintiff awarded $1,097.50.
• Gary W. Green vs. John Able. Plaintiff awarded $2,993.54.
• Kenneth J. Platt vs. Tina Cumberland. Plaintiff awarded $1,932.50.
• Michael A. and Sharron Kolesiak vs. Jeffrey A. Owens. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Don's Appliance Repair vs. Jeffrey S. Marshall. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Sandra A. Stafford. Plaintiff awarded $954.86.
• Danny Amburgey vs. Tim Bennett and Linda Burge. Plaintiff awarded $2,385.
• Professional Account Services vs. Ernest and Donna Knight. Plaintiff awarded $654.45.
• Ed and Edwina Allen vs. Valerie and Kevin Chupp. Plaintiffs awarded $899.06.
• Gary and Angela A. Stuckman awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kirt Grubb, $3,000, and Anita Parkhurst, $1,162.
Superior Court 2
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court 2 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 and license restricted 180 days was Brigette Cavender, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chad Salla, Winona Lake.
Fined $180 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tina Troup, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended six months was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Becky Kern, North Webster.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in January and license suspended 90 days was Donald Dill, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in February and license suspended 60 days was Mark Boggs, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in February were Loretta Shipley, Cromwell, and Julie Creekmore, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in December were Bill Hackworth, Tippecanoe; Bryan Long, Etna Green; and Brandon Ousley.
Fined $50 in September was Estefen Garcia, Cromwell.
Fined $100 in August was Neal Minnick, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was Danielle March, Syracuse.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in January was Jason Greer, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in December was Kari Foster, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $25 in December was Brian England, Claypool.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December was Brian England, Claypool.
Fined $50 in March 1999 was Thomas Hosier, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in August was Elam Bailey, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $100 in August were Robert Gallup, Syracuse; Kari Ward, Syracuse; and Joseph Oswalt, Syracuse.
Intimidation - Fined $100 in April was Becky Kern, North Webster.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in March 1999 and license suspended 180 days was Willie Phillips, Mentone.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Mark E. Ader, 40, Warsaw; Amanda K. Brail, 17, Warsaw; Denise L. Marshall, 25, Warsaw; Christopher L. Conley, 22, Warsaw; Curtis B. Grady, 16, Syracuse; and Gena J. Carney, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in January were Alisha M. McDonough, 16, Claypool; Allen R. Hagan, 43, Pierceton; Brandon J. Karbach, 18, Leesburg; and Scott D. Shelhart, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were James L. Summers, 52, Warsaw; Brenda L. Brown, 35, Warsaw; Suzanne L. Mitchell, 28, Pierceton; Richard L. Brooks, 25, Warsaw; Daniel L. Mawer, 47, Pierceton; Richard D. England, 36, Pierceton; Deborah K. Weaver, 35, Winona Lake; John M. Armacost, 36, Warsaw; Joe Cook, 66, Warsaw; Bryan L. Keller, 18, Etna Green; and Gabriel S. Rude, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Roger L. Korenstra, 47, Syracuse; Steven K. Berlin, 18, Warsaw; Mark A. Reinso, 17, Winona Lake; and John W. McNees, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Ronald D. Carson, 60, Syracuse; Karyn O. Dishman, 31, North Webster; and Raeanne K. Rice, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Donald W. Mangun, 34, Bourbon, and Kelly A. Sutton, 40, Nappanee.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February were Oscar R. Jimenez, 19, Warsaw; Isaac Diaz, 21, Warsaw; Jose I. Perez, 18, Winona Lake; and Angel Palacios, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Rogelio Rico, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were Darrell E. Campbell, 49, Syracuse; Robert Chalfant, North Webster; Isaac Diaz, 21, Warsaw; Vanessa A. Fox, 38, Leesburg; and Matthew S. Boren, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in January was Charles B. Seaman, 25, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February were Scott T. Nine, 20, Leesburg, and Jamie W. Swihart, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Reginald L. Gibbs, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in February was Theodore Skeans, 72, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Eddie Zuniga, 18, Syracuse.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in February was Michael B. Moore, 17, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in February was James C. Graff, 17, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February were Pedro Y. Garza, 28, Warsaw, and Deborah J. Shepherd, 35, Mentone.
Fined $7 in January were Jason D. Spore, 18, Winona Lake, and Ronald D. Harris, 41, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in January was Chris G. Sanchez, 36, Warsaw.
Failure To Sign Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in January was Scott T. Nine, 20, Leesburg.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in January was Jeremy L. Smith, 17, North Webster.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Brian C. Carter, 38, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in February was Jason L. Scharf, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Jason J. Oest, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Angel Palacios, 23, Warsaw; Kristy L. Shaw, 20, Warsaw; Jason L. Scharf, 21, Warsaw; Richard L. Timmons, 66, Syracuse; John C. Mason, 71, Syracuse; Troy L. Rodgers, 17, Syracuse; Vicky L. Shepherd, 34, Warsaw; Robert E. Bruce, 28, Warsaw; Jose I. Perez, 18, Winona Lake; Jack B. Baldwin, 23, Etna Green; Harold R. Davis, 32, North Webster; Anita M. Mikel, 26, Atwood; Kristen N. Mogensen, 18, Pierceton; and Daniel L. Kelley, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in January was Steven K. Berlin, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Andi Stroup, Warsaw; Tracy Shepherd, Warsaw (two counts); Michael Ousley, Warsaw; Betty Burnham, South Whitley (three counts).
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Scott Kosins, Warsaw; (March 1999) Jill Jacobs, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (December) Ismael Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (December) Chad Salla, Winona Lake.
Battery - (September) Pamela Sparks, Warsaw; (July) Matthew Scott, Winona Lake.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (September) Tina Troup, Syracuse.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (August) Neal Minnick, Syracuse.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (July) Ryan Winter, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (April) Becky Kern, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - (March 1999) Willie Phillips, Mentone; David Blake, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person entered into diversion a agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Battery - (August) Mark Kralis, 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) Scott R. Stahly, 16, Warsaw; Nancy P. Heiden, 31, Milford.
Superior Court 1
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Marvin R. and Cathy R. Schmucker, North CR 500W; Citifinancial Services Inc., formerly known as Commercial Credit Loans, Indianapolis; and Ameritrust National Bank. Plaintiff seeks $54,452.42 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.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Brandon D. Flory, Bremen, and Lisa M. Thomas, North Main Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $6,540.09 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Jimmy D. and Jane M. Maulding, West North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,699.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Harriet E. Young, Pierceton, and Charles Looker. Plaintiff seeks an order for defendants to cease using real estate as an automobile junkyard in violation of zoning ordinance, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Karen S. Lackey. Plaintiff seeks $3,605.75 as paid to insured claimant, D.B. Bishop, after a March 11, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Keith A. White. Plaintiff seeks $4,003.94 as paid to insured claimants, Lee J. and Deana G. Harvey, after a March 21, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Miller & Sons Structure Inc. vs. New Life Christian Church Inc., Enterprise Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,261.01 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Alden Stuckman, East Hammond Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order for defendant to cease using real estate as an automobile junkyard in violation of zoning ordinance, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
Marriage Dissolution
Alberson
Janet S. Alberson, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Gary W. Alberson, Kosciusko County. They were married March 10, 1990, and separated Feb. 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Superior Court 1
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American Investment Bank/NA, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Rick and Tracy Campbell. Plaintiff awarded $7,848.82, plus court costs.
• United Companies Funding Inc. vs. Todd and Kim Boocher. Plaintiff awarded $72,182.40 by default, plus interest, expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Hong L. and Daisy Lem, et al, vs. Dennis Pinkerton. Plaintiff awarded $2,587.77, plus court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. Roger Conley. Plaintiff awarded $5,264.23, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner vs. Adrienne C. Shalley. Plaintiff awarded $571 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Robert Blackford, $3,321.96, and Alice Bartman, $5,031.57.
• First National Bank of Chicago vs. Christina L. and Shawn P. Conwell, et al. Plaintiff awarded $85,150.41 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.
• National City Bank vs. Daril D. and Brenda K. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $6,097.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Key Bank USA, doing business as Autofinance Inc., vs. Yvonne and William Vance. Plaintiff awarded $7,279.56, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Claude J. Ogle. Plaintiff awarded $8,165.65 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Rex C. Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $2,416.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Crossland Mortgage Corp. vs. Dion L. and Angela M. Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $52,238.90 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.
• National City Bank vs. Craig Bevins. Plaintiff awarded $8,994.64, plus $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Frank M. and Donna R. Sobieck. Plaintiff awarded $8,585.43, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Teresa S. Hall, $1,048; Phillip N. Boyd, $1,760; Sara E. Biller, $2,111.31; Michael Reese, $1,482.01; Ray Trump, $1,112.20; Peggy Gallegos, $1,083.50; Dallas Bailey, $2,734.93; and Carolyn Rollins, $1,083.30.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Scott Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $6,474.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Jason Sheppard, $7,247.44, and Carma and Charlie Page, $3,853.51.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel Inc. vs. Burnis A. Flannery.
• Joshua T. Boren vs. city of Warsaw. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Gloria Cervantes Nunez vs. Rosa Kindig, et al.
• Jeff Judd vs. Lisa Marie Estep and Casey Roy Niles.
• Rock Hard Inc. vs. Mike Anthony Battle. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Randolph C. Corcoran.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rich and Tammy Mikesell. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $32 per week in child support. Feb. 8.
• Shawnta R. and Jackson C. Wagner. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $130 per week in child support. Feb. 11.
• Thomas and Cynthia Lee Littlefield. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Feb. 16.
• Sharon Ann and David Lawrence Wible. Feb. 21.
• Susan T. and Paul L. Spurgeon. Feb. 22.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
Other Action
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. David A. Brinegar, et al. Default judgment set aside.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• KeyBank National Association vs. David A. Melching, EMS T7B Lane, Leesburg, Richard P. Orban, East Deerwood Court, Warsaw, and Carpet Express, LLP. Plaintiff seeks $76,102.97 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• William L. Hoene vs. Jerry and Laurie Ann Britt, Fort Wayne; First National Bank of Warsaw; and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $11,215.95 due on contract, plus interest, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and termination of contract.
• KeyBank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank, vs. Abel and Rebecca A. David and Kathryn H. and Solon W. Hoyt, all of Wooster Road, Winona Lake; Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters, Fort Wayne; One Source Microproducts, South Bend; Teachers Credit Union, South Bend; and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $56,434.60 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.
• Source One Mortgage Corp. vs. Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher, North CR 450E, Syracuse, and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff seeks $67,626.34 due on 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.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contacts, plus court costs: Joe and Amy Gossett, South CR 25W, Warsaw, $5,774.94; Sheila Kay and Michael Grevenstuk, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg, $5,761.62; and Charles and Judith Hartmann, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake, $6,037.14.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Melvin and Yvonne Adams, Sue Street, Warsaw, and Sears, Roebuck & Co. Plaintiff seeks $38,757.45 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.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, formerly known as Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, vs. Jerry Burkett, West CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $73,000 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc. vs. Terry E. and Jo Ellen Smith, Huffman Street, Winona Lake; Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc.; and Homegold, Carmel. Plaintiff seeks $93,393.08 due on 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.
• Conseco Bank Inc. vs. Paul E. Copeland, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,841.03 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as Fort Wayne National Bank, vs. John L. and Michele L. Pfefferle, East Fourth Street, Milford, and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $71,400.78 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bertram/Kurd
Tammy Bertram, East CR 400S, Warsaw, and David Kurd, Evansville. They were married Aug. 25, 1994, and separated Oct. 21, 1997. There are no minor children.
Buchen
Jodi and John Buchen, East Etna Street, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 14, 1999, and separated Feb. 21, 2000. There are no minor children.
Hoard
Natalie Hoard, Kosciusko County, and Staccado Hoard, Fort Wayne. They were married Feb. 14, 1999, and separated Feb. 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Jackson
Merrissa Jackson, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake, and Scott Jackson, Wabash. They were married Feb. 14, 1998, and separated June 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
McGowen
Laurel L. McGowen, Goshen, and Rick W. McGowen, West CR 1350N, Milford. They were married March 26, 1977, and separated Aug. 20, 1999. There is one minor child.
Rowland
Jody Beth and Travis Ray Rowland, Hartzler Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 17, 1995, and separated Feb. 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Wall
Beth Ann and Jerry Dean Wall Jr., West First Street, Milford. They were married Dec. 1, 1995, and separated Feb. 25, 2000. There are no minor children.
Warren
Jeremy P. Warren, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and April D.Y. Warren, West Main Street, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 20, 1999, and separated in January 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance vs. Evelyn Simpson. Plaintiff awarded $5,641.97 by default, plus court costs.
• WMC Mortgage Corp. vs. John M. and Donna Elaine Edwards, Scott L. Rogers and David M. Stouder. Plaintiff awarded $74,403.79 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.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Joseph E. and Stephanie J. Walton. Plaintiff awarded $40,902.19 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.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Lori L Baldridge. Plaintiff awarded $4,259 by default, plus court costs.
• Ernest C. Poole vs. Robert Floring. Plaintiff awarded $15,575.49.
• Companion Mortgage vs. Charles H. and Susan L. Thomas, et al. Plaintiff awarded $66,881.55 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Benjamin E. Canfield Sr., Juanita I. Miller and state of Indiana. Plaintiff awarded $75,061.27 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Stacey S. Leek, $8,903.28, and Ruben Espinoza, $13,25.41.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. Joe F. and Ellen Wallen, et al. Plaintiff awarded $37,086.36 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Susan and Thomas Emplit vs. Tabby Whittenberger.
• Vanessa A. Gayheart, a minor by her natural guardian and custodial parent, Cathy Martin, and Cathy Martin, vs. Walter Blackburn Sr.
• State of Indiana vs. John R. Hersha.
• Larry and Darlene Burkel vs. Charles Lewallen, J&R Trucking Inc. and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. This case is dismissed as to St. Paul Insurance and remains pending against Lewallen and J&R Trucking.
• Richard L. and Corine Cripe Amy F. Rehling. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Steve B. and Virginia Hall.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael E. and Ethel S. Thorn. Feb. 11.
• Thomas L. and Janet Faye Brindle. Feb. 14.
• David A. and Katharine M. Lewis. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 16.
• Rose M. and Sam A. Bowling. Feb. 17.
• Tracie G. and Brian O'Dell. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Feb. 18.
• Dawn (former name Koch restored) and Todd Bailey. Feb. 22.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Linda L. and Mark A. Slone.
• Anthony P. and Angela Geberin.
Other Action
• Anthony J. Miller's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
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.
• Chad Flory, 702 W. Walnut St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $102,347. Debts: $118,428.
• Connie Gaines, 527 Fulton Ave., Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $197,755. Debts: $341,459.
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