Times-Union Court News 03-14-2000
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:
• Thomas Harry Hobart, 55, and Judith Elaine Zorn, 45, both of South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Terry L. Pangburn, 38, East Market Street, Nappanee, and Dena M. Cook, 43, East Natti Crow Road, Syracuse.
• Cory James Truex, 17, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Rachel Ann Slone, 16, Northside Drive, Warsaw.
• Philip A. Plikerd, 44, East Searfoss Drive, Syracuse, and Patsy A. Weiser, 45, East County Line Road, Syracuse.
• Joshua Len Perry, 20, and Tracy Corinne Fox, 18, both of West Warren Drive, Warsaw.
• Chad Michael King, 27, North Old Farm Road West, Warsaw, and Jamie Sue Engle, 22, East Center Street, Sidney.
• Kent Matthew Bowers, 26, and Tempa Mechelle Baxley, 32, both of North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse.
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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $121 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Joseph Key, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Received A License - Fined $25 in December was Isaias Benitez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February was Sandra Kellogg, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Donald Chadwick, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Brian W. Watson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Mark L. Yoder, 40, Etna Green; Gordon R. Sexton, 44, Warsaw; Douglas W. Metzger, 28, Warsaw; David A. Chew, 23, Claypool; Brandi L. Bishop, 19, North Manchester; and Ryan M. Sherman, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January was Angela S. Anglin, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Joshua G. Shepherd, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Joshua A. Stutzman, 22, Winona Lake, and Jeremy L. Smith, 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in October was William L. Harris, 34, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in May was Samuel Davis, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Sylvia Hale, 31, Claypool; Teri R. May, 20, Mentone; William B. Elliott, 20, Warsaw; John E. Tarlton, 16, Pierceton; Fernando Terazas, 18, Warsaw; Anita M. Carpenter, 35, Cromwell; Debra A. Richardson, 41, Warsaw; Marina Rodriguez, 20, Warsaw; Joshua L. Keener, 20, Pierceton; and David Perez, 31, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in December were Mikyla N. Kidd, 21, Pierceton, and Josh L. Gilley, 21, Mentone.
Fined $7 in February was Rodolfo Rodriguez, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Jason L. Seiffert, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Dennis D. Schaff, 45, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February were David Perez, 31, Winona Lake; Fernando Terazas, 18, Warsaw; and Jesus Terrazas, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Christopher M. Harmon, 19, Warsaw (two counts).
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined 47 in February was Danny R. Berkheiser, 27, Rochester.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February were Shirley L. VanDyke, 42, Warsaw; Rodney E. Shepherd, 30, Claypool; and Jesus Terrazas, 21, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in January was Jason T. Mauk, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December was Judith A. Rollins, 58, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in July was Anthony P. Geberin, 37, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Josh L. Gilley, 21, Mentone.
Fined $7 in September was Sharlene Marshall, 29, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December was Scott T. Nine, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $250 in June was Enrique Marrufo, 20, Syracuse.
Driving A Mo-Ped Without Wearing A Helmet - Fined $7 in September was Misty M. McGillem, 16, Winona Lake.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in September was Lenny Trotter, 37, Rochester.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August was Robin L. Kellerman, 39, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Ruben Enciso, 26, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in May was Ruben Enciso, 26, Warsaw.
Tires VFMCR - Fined $17 in April was Homer S. Yates, 70, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in March was James H. King, 17, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Matthew R. Thomas, 18, Warsaw; Amy L. Mullins, 17, Mentone; Mitchell A. Dawson, 18, Warsaw; and Amy L. Semonis, 24, Etna Green.
Fined $20 in January was Andrew J. Himes, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Samuel S. Wihebrink, 20, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Diane Hatch, Warsaw (five counts); Thelma J. Ross, South Whitley (two counts); James E. Rose, Winona Lake; (December) Donald Chadwick, Warsaw (four counts); (October) Donald Chadwick, Warsaw (twelve counts); (September) Donald Chadwick, Warsaw (two counts).
Driving While Suspended - (January) Shawn Webb, Warsaw; (August) Jerald Womack, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (September) Mark Holbrook, Pierceton.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (September) Nicholas Meade, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (August) Tim Smith, Mentone.
Public Intoxication - (August) Tim Smith, Mentone.
Battery - (June) Robert Cole, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following person entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (February) Billy R. Wright, 38, Bourbon.
Superior Court 1
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Kristie M. Shepler vs. Ty R. Shepler, Logan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks enforcement of divorce decree as to deliver of personal property as ordered in 1997, or, if possession cannot be given, the value of $31,085; plus $93,255 for three times the value of the items for conversion by refusal to return the property; attorney fees; and court costs.
• Denyse M. Blankenship vs. Donald R. Hackmeister, Rockford, Ill. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 27, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of a U.S. 30 exit ramp and Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First National Bank of Keystone vs. Ronald D. Bradford, CR 100S, Silver Lake, and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $46,948.01 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.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jay G. and Stella Lortie Woods, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $3,300.12 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michael Landis) vs. Elizabeth A. Krauser, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,997.70 as paid to insured claimant, Landis, after a July 31, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of South Huntington and East Pickwick streets in Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Jayhawk Acceptance Corp. vs. Tina M. and John Bullington, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,947.16 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Terry Pittman, doing business as T&T Siding, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $834.72 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Eldon D. and Alberta M. Egle vs. Joe E. and Ann Lois Gerard, Deland, Fla. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the first addition to Lake View Park.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. David and Shana L. Thomas, North Morgan Street, Mentone; Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester; Fulton County Medical Clinic, Main Street, Rochester; D.J. Frounfetter, DDS, Jefferson Street, Rochester; Ace Hardware of Warsaw; Byrider Finance Inc., Indianapolis; and Allstate Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks $29,892.67 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American Investment Bank, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. James and Patty Loubert, South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,307 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Augustine
Lou Anne and James Robert Augustine, East Timberline Circle North, Warsaw. They were married March 28, 1980, and separated Feb. 17, 2000. There is one minor child.
Riggs
Paul V. Riggs, Kosciusko County, and Angla L. Riggs, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married June 8, 1991, and separated Jan. 28, 2000. There is one minor child.
Stamper
Mary and Daniel Stamper, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 13, 1969, and separated Feb. 22, 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
• Ransbottom Landfill, et al vs. GDC Environmental Services Inc. Summary judgment entered in favor of Ransbottom as follows: "GDC is not entitled to receive a commission pursuant to the Agreement entered into between the parties because, during all relevant periods, neither GDC nor its President, Chris Oppy, had an Indiana Real Estate Broker or Salesman License." Olga H. Stickel, judge of Elkhart Superior Court No. 4 served as special judged in this case.
• Glenbrook Dodge Hyundai, doing business as Auto Credit USA, vs. Sara Zollinger. Plaintiff awarded $7,822.42.
• Hamilton Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Steven and Linda Blair. Plaintiff awarded $5,456.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Prairie View Health Care Center vs. Pamela S. Neher. Plaintiff awarded $4,000, plus interest.
• Lake Tippecanoe Siding & Window Co. vs. Henri Carandante, doing business as CHI General Contractor. Plaintiff awarded $4,669.40, plus interest and court costs.
• Chet Gibson Equipment Co. Inc., doing business as Capital City Crane Rental, vs. T-Square Millwright Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $30,303.50, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Travis J. Tanner, $2,657.93, and Kenneth D. Back Jr., $8,182.22.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Mark Klosowski. Plaintiff awarded $5,206.05, plus court costs.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Tammy R. Walls, et al. Plaintiff awarded $68,104.63 by default, plus court costs, interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Wayne T. and Carrie M. Gronendyke. Child custody and support to be decided at a later date. March 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Purina Mills Inc. vs. Kip Edmonds, East Tyner Street, Warsaw, and Kim Edmonds, East Pine Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,120.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Eastlund Funeral Homes Inc. vs. Jerry D. Ervin, West CR 200S, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $3,836.78 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Alejandro G. Magos, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Gonzalez, La., and the city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $38,980.71 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.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Muriel Reuter) vs. Adam W. and Kathy Booher, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $915.02 as paid to insured claimant, Reuter, after an Oct. 6, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 100E and 250N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Indiana, vs. Tina Fuller, East Main Street, Warsaw; Kosciusko County treasurer; McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw; and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $14,655.64 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
Brown
Wendy R. Brown, Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, and Kenneth W. Brown, Battle Creek, Mich. They were married Dec. 18, 1993, and separated Aug. 31, 1996. There are no minor children.
Castro
Jesus and Lidia Jael Castro, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. They were married June 10, 1994, and separated March 7, 2000. There is one minor child.
Fultz
Tom Fultz, North East Street, Milford, and Jeannette Fultz, Oakland, Ill. They were married Jan. 16, 1995, and separated May 2, 1999. There are no minor children.
Ingram
James Kesler and Donna Mae Ingram, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 9, 1995, and separated March 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Kratz
Paula L. Thames-Kratz, East Wooster Road, and Robert W. Kratz, Warsaw. They were married April 18, 1997, and separated Aug. 29, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lavigne
Mark Lavigne, East Defreese Road, Syracuse, and Shelly R. Lavigne, Oak Road, Milford. They were married Dec. 21, 1987, and separated March 21, 1997. There are two minor children.
Schock
Miranda Schock, EMS B34 Lane, Warsaw, and Tony Schock, address unknown. They were married May 17, 1999, and separated May 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Smith
Randy Joe Smith, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Susan Dianne Smith, Brubaker, Street, Warsaw. They were married May 28, 1977, and separated Jan. 10, 2000. There is one minor child.
Stump
Brian L. Stump, Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee, and Jeanine M. Stump, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 7, 1998, and separated Feb. 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• U.S. Bank National Association awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment against the following people: Michael E. and Tracie L. Pickering, $71,661.31, and Keith Vanthoff; Rebecca Vanthoff, also known as Becky Vanthoff and Warsaw Community Schools, $62,210.06.
• American General Finance vs. Earl T. Marsillett. Plaintiff awarded $2,267.11 by default, plus court costs.
• National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Delbert, Tilda, A.B. and Mary V. Stidams and Dallas D. and Louise V. Wakley. Plaintiff awarded $17,915.13 by default, plus interest, court costs, $750 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Lisa A. and Robert A. Henson. Plaintiff awarded $52,899.87 by default, plus interest, court costs, $750 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Lee Restoration Contractors Inc. vs. Richard and Brenda Kercher. Each party ordered to pay own costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Shane and Christy Evans. Feb. 29.
• Ivonne Elaine Hurst Rojas and Leslie J. Boen. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 1.
• Michelle and Edward D. Sult. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $183 per week in child support. March 2.
• David E. Snodgress and Rosann I. (former name Brubaker restored). March 2.
• Shelly L. and Robert L. Visel. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. March 3.
• Nancy J. and Korby J. Sommers. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. March 7.
• Steven and Lisa Conley. March 7.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Natalie and Staccado Hoard.
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.
• Gary Connolly, doing business as ABC Seamless, Connolly Construction and Consolidated Builders Corp., 1060 Parkwood rive, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $18,803. Debts: $208,363.
• Chris Green, 321 Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $405. Debts: $11,042.
• Tina Hughes, also known as Tina Gerdung, 5972 S. CR 450W, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,179. Debts: $31,620.
• Steven Jones and Deborah Jones, also known as Deborah Mayhew, 6941 E. Fairway Court, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $112,172. Debts: $122,385.
• Mary Lampkin, also known as Mary Naus and Mary McKinney, 2937 E. Longspur Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,120. Debts: $37,372.
• Delorah Murphy, also known as Dee Murphy and Delorah Winegar, 930 Pontiac St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,356. Debts: $20,999.
• Charles Jr. and Clarissa Poe, 48 N. CR 650E, Pierceton. Chapter 13. Assets: $107,370. Debts: $116,013.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Thomas Harry Hobart, 55, and Judith Elaine Zorn, 45, both of South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Terry L. Pangburn, 38, East Market Street, Nappanee, and Dena M. Cook, 43, East Natti Crow Road, Syracuse.
• Cory James Truex, 17, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Rachel Ann Slone, 16, Northside Drive, Warsaw.
• Philip A. Plikerd, 44, East Searfoss Drive, Syracuse, and Patsy A. Weiser, 45, East County Line Road, Syracuse.
• Joshua Len Perry, 20, and Tracy Corinne Fox, 18, both of West Warren Drive, Warsaw.
• Chad Michael King, 27, North Old Farm Road West, Warsaw, and Jamie Sue Engle, 22, East Center Street, Sidney.
• Kent Matthew Bowers, 26, and Tempa Mechelle Baxley, 32, both of North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse.
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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $121 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Joseph Key, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Received A License - Fined $25 in December was Isaias Benitez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February was Sandra Kellogg, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Donald Chadwick, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Brian W. Watson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Mark L. Yoder, 40, Etna Green; Gordon R. Sexton, 44, Warsaw; Douglas W. Metzger, 28, Warsaw; David A. Chew, 23, Claypool; Brandi L. Bishop, 19, North Manchester; and Ryan M. Sherman, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January was Angela S. Anglin, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Joshua G. Shepherd, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Joshua A. Stutzman, 22, Winona Lake, and Jeremy L. Smith, 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in October was William L. Harris, 34, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in May was Samuel Davis, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Sylvia Hale, 31, Claypool; Teri R. May, 20, Mentone; William B. Elliott, 20, Warsaw; John E. Tarlton, 16, Pierceton; Fernando Terazas, 18, Warsaw; Anita M. Carpenter, 35, Cromwell; Debra A. Richardson, 41, Warsaw; Marina Rodriguez, 20, Warsaw; Joshua L. Keener, 20, Pierceton; and David Perez, 31, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in December were Mikyla N. Kidd, 21, Pierceton, and Josh L. Gilley, 21, Mentone.
Fined $7 in February was Rodolfo Rodriguez, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Jason L. Seiffert, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Dennis D. Schaff, 45, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February were David Perez, 31, Winona Lake; Fernando Terazas, 18, Warsaw; and Jesus Terrazas, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Christopher M. Harmon, 19, Warsaw (two counts).
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined 47 in February was Danny R. Berkheiser, 27, Rochester.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February were Shirley L. VanDyke, 42, Warsaw; Rodney E. Shepherd, 30, Claypool; and Jesus Terrazas, 21, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in January was Jason T. Mauk, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December was Judith A. Rollins, 58, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in July was Anthony P. Geberin, 37, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Josh L. Gilley, 21, Mentone.
Fined $7 in September was Sharlene Marshall, 29, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December was Scott T. Nine, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $250 in June was Enrique Marrufo, 20, Syracuse.
Driving A Mo-Ped Without Wearing A Helmet - Fined $7 in September was Misty M. McGillem, 16, Winona Lake.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in September was Lenny Trotter, 37, Rochester.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August was Robin L. Kellerman, 39, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Ruben Enciso, 26, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in May was Ruben Enciso, 26, Warsaw.
Tires VFMCR - Fined $17 in April was Homer S. Yates, 70, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in March was James H. King, 17, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Matthew R. Thomas, 18, Warsaw; Amy L. Mullins, 17, Mentone; Mitchell A. Dawson, 18, Warsaw; and Amy L. Semonis, 24, Etna Green.
Fined $20 in January was Andrew J. Himes, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Samuel S. Wihebrink, 20, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Diane Hatch, Warsaw (five counts); Thelma J. Ross, South Whitley (two counts); James E. Rose, Winona Lake; (December) Donald Chadwick, Warsaw (four counts); (October) Donald Chadwick, Warsaw (twelve counts); (September) Donald Chadwick, Warsaw (two counts).
Driving While Suspended - (January) Shawn Webb, Warsaw; (August) Jerald Womack, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (September) Mark Holbrook, Pierceton.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (September) Nicholas Meade, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (August) Tim Smith, Mentone.
Public Intoxication - (August) Tim Smith, Mentone.
Battery - (June) Robert Cole, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following person entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (February) Billy R. Wright, 38, Bourbon.
Superior Court 1
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Kristie M. Shepler vs. Ty R. Shepler, Logan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks enforcement of divorce decree as to deliver of personal property as ordered in 1997, or, if possession cannot be given, the value of $31,085; plus $93,255 for three times the value of the items for conversion by refusal to return the property; attorney fees; and court costs.
• Denyse M. Blankenship vs. Donald R. Hackmeister, Rockford, Ill. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 27, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of a U.S. 30 exit ramp and Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First National Bank of Keystone vs. Ronald D. Bradford, CR 100S, Silver Lake, and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $46,948.01 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.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jay G. and Stella Lortie Woods, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $3,300.12 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michael Landis) vs. Elizabeth A. Krauser, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,997.70 as paid to insured claimant, Landis, after a July 31, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of South Huntington and East Pickwick streets in Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Jayhawk Acceptance Corp. vs. Tina M. and John Bullington, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,947.16 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Terry Pittman, doing business as T&T Siding, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $834.72 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Eldon D. and Alberta M. Egle vs. Joe E. and Ann Lois Gerard, Deland, Fla. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the first addition to Lake View Park.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. David and Shana L. Thomas, North Morgan Street, Mentone; Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester; Fulton County Medical Clinic, Main Street, Rochester; D.J. Frounfetter, DDS, Jefferson Street, Rochester; Ace Hardware of Warsaw; Byrider Finance Inc., Indianapolis; and Allstate Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks $29,892.67 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American Investment Bank, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. James and Patty Loubert, South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,307 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Augustine
Lou Anne and James Robert Augustine, East Timberline Circle North, Warsaw. They were married March 28, 1980, and separated Feb. 17, 2000. There is one minor child.
Riggs
Paul V. Riggs, Kosciusko County, and Angla L. Riggs, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married June 8, 1991, and separated Jan. 28, 2000. There is one minor child.
Stamper
Mary and Daniel Stamper, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 13, 1969, and separated Feb. 22, 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
• Ransbottom Landfill, et al vs. GDC Environmental Services Inc. Summary judgment entered in favor of Ransbottom as follows: "GDC is not entitled to receive a commission pursuant to the Agreement entered into between the parties because, during all relevant periods, neither GDC nor its President, Chris Oppy, had an Indiana Real Estate Broker or Salesman License." Olga H. Stickel, judge of Elkhart Superior Court No. 4 served as special judged in this case.
• Glenbrook Dodge Hyundai, doing business as Auto Credit USA, vs. Sara Zollinger. Plaintiff awarded $7,822.42.
• Hamilton Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Steven and Linda Blair. Plaintiff awarded $5,456.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Prairie View Health Care Center vs. Pamela S. Neher. Plaintiff awarded $4,000, plus interest.
• Lake Tippecanoe Siding & Window Co. vs. Henri Carandante, doing business as CHI General Contractor. Plaintiff awarded $4,669.40, plus interest and court costs.
• Chet Gibson Equipment Co. Inc., doing business as Capital City Crane Rental, vs. T-Square Millwright Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $30,303.50, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Travis J. Tanner, $2,657.93, and Kenneth D. Back Jr., $8,182.22.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Mark Klosowski. Plaintiff awarded $5,206.05, plus court costs.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Tammy R. Walls, et al. Plaintiff awarded $68,104.63 by default, plus court costs, interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Wayne T. and Carrie M. Gronendyke. Child custody and support to be decided at a later date. March 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Purina Mills Inc. vs. Kip Edmonds, East Tyner Street, Warsaw, and Kim Edmonds, East Pine Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,120.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Eastlund Funeral Homes Inc. vs. Jerry D. Ervin, West CR 200S, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $3,836.78 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Alejandro G. Magos, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Gonzalez, La., and the city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $38,980.71 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.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Muriel Reuter) vs. Adam W. and Kathy Booher, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $915.02 as paid to insured claimant, Reuter, after an Oct. 6, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 100E and 250N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Indiana, vs. Tina Fuller, East Main Street, Warsaw; Kosciusko County treasurer; McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw; and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $14,655.64 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
Brown
Wendy R. Brown, Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, and Kenneth W. Brown, Battle Creek, Mich. They were married Dec. 18, 1993, and separated Aug. 31, 1996. There are no minor children.
Castro
Jesus and Lidia Jael Castro, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. They were married June 10, 1994, and separated March 7, 2000. There is one minor child.
Fultz
Tom Fultz, North East Street, Milford, and Jeannette Fultz, Oakland, Ill. They were married Jan. 16, 1995, and separated May 2, 1999. There are no minor children.
Ingram
James Kesler and Donna Mae Ingram, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 9, 1995, and separated March 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Kratz
Paula L. Thames-Kratz, East Wooster Road, and Robert W. Kratz, Warsaw. They were married April 18, 1997, and separated Aug. 29, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lavigne
Mark Lavigne, East Defreese Road, Syracuse, and Shelly R. Lavigne, Oak Road, Milford. They were married Dec. 21, 1987, and separated March 21, 1997. There are two minor children.
Schock
Miranda Schock, EMS B34 Lane, Warsaw, and Tony Schock, address unknown. They were married May 17, 1999, and separated May 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Smith
Randy Joe Smith, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Susan Dianne Smith, Brubaker, Street, Warsaw. They were married May 28, 1977, and separated Jan. 10, 2000. There is one minor child.
Stump
Brian L. Stump, Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee, and Jeanine M. Stump, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 7, 1998, and separated Feb. 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• U.S. Bank National Association awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment against the following people: Michael E. and Tracie L. Pickering, $71,661.31, and Keith Vanthoff; Rebecca Vanthoff, also known as Becky Vanthoff and Warsaw Community Schools, $62,210.06.
• American General Finance vs. Earl T. Marsillett. Plaintiff awarded $2,267.11 by default, plus court costs.
• National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Delbert, Tilda, A.B. and Mary V. Stidams and Dallas D. and Louise V. Wakley. Plaintiff awarded $17,915.13 by default, plus interest, court costs, $750 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Lisa A. and Robert A. Henson. Plaintiff awarded $52,899.87 by default, plus interest, court costs, $750 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Lee Restoration Contractors Inc. vs. Richard and Brenda Kercher. Each party ordered to pay own costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Shane and Christy Evans. Feb. 29.
• Ivonne Elaine Hurst Rojas and Leslie J. Boen. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 1.
• Michelle and Edward D. Sult. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $183 per week in child support. March 2.
• David E. Snodgress and Rosann I. (former name Brubaker restored). March 2.
• Shelly L. and Robert L. Visel. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. March 3.
• Nancy J. and Korby J. Sommers. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. March 7.
• Steven and Lisa Conley. March 7.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Natalie and Staccado Hoard.
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.
• Gary Connolly, doing business as ABC Seamless, Connolly Construction and Consolidated Builders Corp., 1060 Parkwood rive, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $18,803. Debts: $208,363.
• Chris Green, 321 Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $405. Debts: $11,042.
• Tina Hughes, also known as Tina Gerdung, 5972 S. CR 450W, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,179. Debts: $31,620.
• Steven Jones and Deborah Jones, also known as Deborah Mayhew, 6941 E. Fairway Court, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $112,172. Debts: $122,385.
• Mary Lampkin, also known as Mary Naus and Mary McKinney, 2937 E. Longspur Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,120. Debts: $37,372.
• Delorah Murphy, also known as Dee Murphy and Delorah Winegar, 930 Pontiac St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,356. Debts: $20,999.
• Charles Jr. and Clarissa Poe, 48 N. CR 650E, Pierceton. Chapter 13. Assets: $107,370. Debts: $116,013.
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