Times-Union Court News 03-16-1999
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:
• Robert Dean Hershberger Jr., 25, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Wilma Michelle Loher, 20, West Redbird Lane, Mentone.
• Eric Clark Hayden, 26, Kokomo, and Laura Kay White, 26, Gilliam Drive North, Warsaw.
• Max Russell Fahl Jr., 43, South Wray Street, Atwood, and Diane Faye Potts, 42, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Vincent Lee Simpkins, 36, and Jennifer L. Hirschy, 36, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Michael R. Braden, 33, and Janna Leigh Sroufe, 27, both of East CR 250S, Pierceton.
• Jeffery Allen Miner, 30, and Sherry Grace Dalrymple, 28, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• John G. Shock, 39, East North Street, North Webster, and Samantha Stewart, 39, North Webster.
• Matthew Lee Prater, 21, and Joyce Renee Oaks, 21, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Daniel Alan Bales, 28, South CR 300E, Warsaw, and Stacey Lee Palmer, 24, North CR 300E, Milford.
• James B. Jordan, 55, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Mary E. Rudisel, 47, Park Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Gordon Lyle Belles, 39, and Cynthia Ann Neeley, 36, both of Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Anchor Bay Marina Inc. vs. Richard Bannon. Plaintiff awarded $748.75.
• Todd and Judy Craig vs. Anthony Pollard. Plaintiffs awarded $1,400.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. vs. Joseph and Susan Bannon. Plaintiff awarded $172.83.
• Jeff M. and Marcia Gurd vs. Diane Holmes. Plaintiffs awarded $1,700.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary John Alto, $2,626.75; Tina M. Thorn Gustasson, $1,248.66; Rachel L. Hively, $797.95; Michael Howard, $1,326.09; Mark and Stacy L. Klosowski, $963.01; Tina Langley and Jamie B. Arnett, $2,458.04; Edwardo Medina, $1,082.78; Brian Peconga, $571.63; and Thomas M. Seymour, $443.11; Pamela Myers, $1,000.59; Jesse A. Rangel, $784.06; and Michael Parker, $1,291.48.
• State Farm Insurance vs. Steven D. Cummins. Plaintiff awarded $1,369.65.
• John and Terry Dove, doing business as D&D Precision Machining, vs. Kenneth Jones and Gene Frye. Plaintiffs awarded $1,541.80.
• Nathaniel C. Lewis vs. Troy Simonson. Plaintiff awarded $1,456.50.
• Leasecomm vs. Robert E. Miles. Plaintiff awarded $2,559.
• Vicki Hogan vs. Brian Gabbard and Crystal Priestley. Plaintiff awarded $411.67.
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Lowell R. and Cami K. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $2,389.12.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Nathan Beaudin, $2,575; Cecil Vanblaircom, $2,135; Rodney McGowen, $2,000; Jamie and Andrew Denny, $2,350.
• Ivy Tech awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jose Carrillo, $325, and Alicia Taylor, $488.81.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Manuel. B. and LuAnn Lugo, $1,253.75; Donna L. Nelson, $927.40; Mary Ruth Blankenship, $492.40; Johnny and Prestica Daniels, $837.55; and Michael J. Perry, $1,621.27.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael J. and Sheron Smithberger, $1,433.72, and Marty D. Myers, $1,998.84.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. vs. Ryan Paysen. Plaintiff awarded $535.88.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $500 in September; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which one year was suspended; and license suspended two years was Andrew L. Young, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $400 in September; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and sentenced to three years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation, was Clayton Tackett, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in September; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended; and driving privileges suspended one year was Calvin E. Thomas, Leesburg.
Fined $200 in October, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Craig A. Hamersley, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in April, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and to complete alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Daniel W. Fulk, 28, Cromwell.
Fined $500 in March 1998; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to two years in jail, with six months suspended for probation; and driving privileges suspended one year was Tonya J. Clow, 44, Syracuse.
Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $100 in November; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; and driving privileges suspended for life was Christina J. Kreider,28, Claypool.
Sentenced in September to three years in jail, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended; driving privileges suspended for life; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 month probation user's fee; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Calvin E. Thomas, Leesburg.
Sentenced in September to three years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation, and driving privileges suspended for life was Clayton Tackett, 36, Warsaw.
Sentenced in August to three years in jail, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended, and driving privileges suspended for life was James S. Wharton, 29, Warsaw.
Sentenced in October 1997 to three years in jail and driving privileges suspended for life was Phillip O. Snyder, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated (Class A misdemeanor) - Fined $1 in October 1997, ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, sentenced to one year in jail and driving privileges suspended two years was Phillip O. Snyder, Pierceton.
Driving With A Blood-/Breath-Alcohol Level Of .10 Percent Or Greater - Fined $300 in December, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and driving privileges suspended two years was Kyle D. Miller, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $300 in August; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and to complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was James S. Wharton, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in August; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Bryan J. Conley, 24, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Sentenced to three years in jail in April, of which two years were suspended, and driving privileges suspended one year was Daniel W. Fulk, 28, Cromwell.
Fined $400 in December 1997, sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail (consecutive with a Huntington County conviction) and license suspended two years was William N. Parks, 42, Huntington.
Ordinance Violations
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus $75 in court costs, from the following people: Donald E. Chilicutt Jr., Warsaw, $425 for curfew violation; Nicole Vining, Warsaw, $425 for curfew violation.
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 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Michael Kuhn, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Mikel Neer, Mentone.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in November and license suspended one year was Leann Hollingsworth, North Webster.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in September was Tammy Robinson, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $49.50 in September was Jeffrey Oswalt, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Criminal Trespass - Fined $200 in February was Moses Lloyd, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $25 in January and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Shirley Ditton, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Patricia Burkholder, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $250 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Steve Stout, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in November and sentenced to 60 days in jail was James Stambaugh, Mentone.
Fined $50 in September were Todd Fulk, Pierceton, and Chad Thompson, Claypool.
Fined $50 in May and sentenced to 115 days in jail was Steven Lucas, Mentone.
Possession of Marijuana - Fined $25 in August and license suspended 180 days was Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in February was Terry L. Leek, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Vincent M. Weirick, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in February were Christopher P. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Brent J. Edwards, 17, Syracuse; Chris J. Gackenheimer, 18, Warsaw; Derric C. Kauffman, 19, Bourbon; Michael S. Gibson, 16, Warsaw; Jane A. Wamsley, 17, Syracuse; Derek D. Bowser, 18, Syracuse; and Joyce Bond, 75, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in February was Jurg Fehlmann, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Nick R. Schuchman, 27, Milford; Bruce A. Sanders, 37, Nappanee; Grant R. Swank, 37, Cromwell; Samantha J. Hatcher, 28, Warsaw; Carl L. Schrock, 42, Syracuse; Alex R. Gomez, 24, Winona Lake; Brian E. Seiffert, 16, Warsaw; Dean Spicher, 64, Milford; Myron Miller, Etna Green; Charles P. Wilcox, 45, Winona Lake; Esmeralda M. Juarez, 19, Winona Lake; Abigail L. Fingerle, 17, Claypool; and Barney C. Beer, 52, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March was Sharon Dollarhite, 57, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Tara C. Evans, 20, North Webster, and James M. McKale, 25, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Erubey Chairez, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Suzanne L. Mitchell, 27, Pierceton; Jonathan A. Brock, 18, Syracuse; and Matthew A. Lafountain, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Bryan E. Zeigler, 41, Leesburg; Daniel R. Gordon, 22, Warsaw; Gary W. Meier, 42, Syracuse (two counts); Armando J. Garza, 20, Syracuse; Donald R. Wilka, 47, Warsaw; and Grant R. Swank, 27, Cromwell.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Joyce D. Tran, 50, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February were Michael S. Duncan, 25, Milford, and April D. Strobel, 29, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February were Alex R. Gomez, 24, Winona Lake; Jose O. Nunez, 21, Warsaw; and Janet J. White, 56, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Charles L. Davis, 25, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February were John W. Scheuer, 28, Warsaw, and Michael J. Thomas, 26, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in February was Christopher M. Adams, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Daniel N. Savage, 22, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Joshua T. Peace, 25, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Robert J. Hurt, 18, Rochester; Jeffery M. Lackey, 26, Warsaw; and Wade A. Hall, 38, Etna Green.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Deb Ruch, Warsaw; Lewis Goodwin, Warsaw (six counts); Bonnie Hall, Warsaw; (March 1998) James Kellogg, Claypool.
Intimidation - (February) James Stambaugh, Mentone.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance At School - (December) Lloyd Halsey, Syracuse.
Unauthorized Possession Of License - (September) John Landis, 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 - (March) Beatrice J. Sterling, 55, Warsaw; (February) Deborah K. Snyder, 39, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Tina M. McConnell, Osgood, and Larry Sheets, Larwill. Plaintiff seeks $4,112.14 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. George K. Susan, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks that Susan obtain the necessary improvement location permit for placement of a new mobile home on property in Rolling Ridge Third Addition. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Edna M. Poe, EMS C27A Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,661.36 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Carl Porter, EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg, $3,174; Rodney Scott, Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, $1,156.90; and Dennis M. Carey, Plymouth, $2,311
• FCC National Bank vs. Chris L. Coonce, Hepler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,897.30 due on credit card agreement, plus $200 in attorney fees, court costs and interest.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Joyce Hill, Wabash, and Loretta Harris, Maple Grove, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,539.33 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Cassandra L. CAstle, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,302.44 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Tia Parker, Alward Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,086.78 as paid to insured claimant, James Lotz, after a Sept. 25, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Sherrie L. Pratt, Deer Run, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,334.08 due on agreement, plus interest, $400 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Robbin Smith, East Maple Grove, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,896.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bernice Rater vs. state of Indiana Division of Family and Children. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a March 9, 1998, fall at the North Lake Street office in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Jerry Kindig and Rosa Garcia-Kindig vs. Howard Ramsey, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Tammy Ramsey, Lincoln Highway, Bourbon. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract and for alleged libel, plus court costs.
• Rosa Garcia-Kindig vs. Michael and Lina Bornes, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs, attorney fees and $3,000 for alleged conversion for failure to pay for appliances in real estate purchased from plaintiff.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Leslie Bays, $6,465.32, and Jack Poe, $5,602.72.
• Household Recovery Service vs. Dennis D. Keenan. Plaintiff awarded $8,238.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Teresa Rosenquist, $3,470.05, and James E. Sr. and Helen L. Deeds, $4,973.51.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, against the following people: Arturo Vargas, $9,158.16; Neil Scott Harris, $7,904.14; Shannon M. and Debbie L. Marsillett, $4,445.85; Nick L. Rutledge, $5,173.07; Judy I. Means, $4,612.62; and Donya Marie Howard, $4,023.92.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Jeremy G. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $4,043.68 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Hemant Patel, doing business as Auto Traders.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Jason B. Sawyer.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Keybank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank, vs. the estate of Geneva Case; Eugenia Case, Hummingbird Drive, Mentone; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $20,617.30 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• USAA Property & Casualty Inc. vs. Kimberley M. Jentel, Chicago, Ill., and Andrew W. Goar, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order determining Goar's complaint for damages against Jentel in a case filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court in July is excluded from coverage under Jentel's homeowner's policy and that USAA has no duty to defend or indemnify.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Fred and Jan Oest, East CR 450N, Leesburg, and James A. and Theresa Baker, Rt. 1, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $42,393.43 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Matthew S. Dausman, East CR 550N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,141.52 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Morgan D. and Kathleen L. Hobbs vs. David A. and Joan A. Abbott, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs and $6,000 for unauthorized control of property.
• City of Warsaw Planning Commission vs. Focus Enterprises Inc., Valparaiso. Plaintiff seeks an injunction requiring removal of unauthorized sign and that fines be assessed until compliance is made, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Ronald D. and Jacquelyn S. Tutorow vs. Velia S. Hurd, South Southhill Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek $27,671.43 due on real estate sale agreement, plus interest, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Eastlund Funeral Homes Inc. vs. Gary A. King, North Maple Way, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $5,002.26 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Sarah J. Dubbs vs. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Kosciusko County Division of Family and Children. Plaintiff seeks judicial review of a decision not to allow her special diet costs to be included in her Medicaid spenddown amount.
• Kathleen Geisler Grim vs. Eric E. Banks, South Third Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a March 9, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30, Frontage Road and Eastlake Drive. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Keith D. Fisher, Syracuse, and John, Jane, Jack and Jill Doe, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $45,556.78 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Russell and Brenda Brown vs. Betty Gelbaugh, South Blue Spruce Road, Warsaw, and United Farm Family Mutual Insurance, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 10, 1998, auto accident on Country Club Road. Plaintiffs also seek applicable limits for underinsured motorist medical claims and for court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Celinda and Eugene Rothgeb, West Wayne Street, South Whitley, vs. Kaye Wallen, South Walnut Drive, Warsaw, and United Farm Family Mutual Insurance, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 28, 1997, auto accident on Prairie Street. Plaintiffs also seek applicable limits for underinsured motorist medical claims and for court costs, and request a trial by jury.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Patrick N. Johnson, Franklin Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $112,797.92 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, cots incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana vs. Michael T. Smith, Mishawaka. Plaintiff seeks $2,004.68 for repairs to property damaged in a June 28, 1997, auto accident on U.S. 30 in Etna Township.
• Rachel Chadwick vs. Dale Bowyer, East CR 250S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered when she was allegedly battered by Bowyer on Oct. 19, 1997.
• Delbert R. and Olive B. Hancock vs. Debra K. Panyard, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $33,954.44 due on real estate sale agreement, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $2,500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of agreement.
Name Changes
• Cathy Ann Schaaf and Cameron Keith Schaaf seek to change their names to Cathy Ann Mitchell and Cameron Ray Mitchell, respectively.
Marriage Dissolutions
Davis
Deanna Davis, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Ricky A. Davis, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1998, and separated Sept. 29, 1998. There is one minor child.
Herendeen
Christina and Kyle Herendeen, South High Street, Warsaw. They were married June 17, 1995, and separated Jan. 8, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hovenden
Stacey S. Hovenden, South CR 425W, Claypool, and Shawn G. Hovenden, Silver Lake. They were married June 22, 1991, and separated Dec. 10, 1998. There are three minor children.
Johnson
Debra Ann Johnson, West Eagle Street, Warsaw, and Alan Gale Johnson, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 4, 1976, and separated Feb. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lackey
Deborah A. and Robert L. Lackey, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 4, 1988, and separated March 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Luchetti
Heather Luchetti, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Brian Luchetti, Decatur, Ill. They were married July 27, 1996, and separated March 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Morrison
Elizabeth and Thomas Morrison, Warsaw. They were married April 19, 1991, and separated Feb. 4, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rader
Debra L. and Mitchell Rader, West CR 700N, Leesburg. They were married June 29, 1985, and separated March 4, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• W. Dale Christner vs. Robert E. Miles, et al. Plaintiff awarded $56,677.83 by default, 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.
• Anthony Wayne Business Exchange vs. Laketronics Inc. Defendant awarded summary judgment of its counterclaim, plus $3,300 in attorney fees.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Steven D. and Sheryl L. Carnes.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Connie and Oliver Bernstein vs. Bruce Lockett and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
• Brendt Smith, doing business as Smith Construction, vs. B. Bodner SR15 LLC and Titan Construction Corp.
• Becky and Robert Fleenor vs. Nicholas Meyers and Allstate Indemnity Co.
• Kimberly K. and Jeffrey Oswalt vs. Donald Chadwick Jr. and The Atlanta Casualty Co. This case dismissed against Atlanta Casualty only and remains pending against Chadwick.
• Michael L. Miner vs. John J. Fuller. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ronald Bradley and Rachel L. (former name Adams restored). Feb. 22.
• Maria and Paul Sayger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $185 per week in child support. Feb. 23.
• Spencer Antrobus and Linda Stewart. Feb. 25.
• Tony M. and Tammy J. Barnes. March 4.
• Karen (former name Jefferson restored) and Floyd R. Wood. March 8.
• Scott and Colleen Lampkin. March 10.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• James N. and Ernestine Bean.
• Jennie L. and Bruce C. Mock.
Other Action
• Michael A. Music's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and child visitation purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Robert Dean Hershberger Jr., 25, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Wilma Michelle Loher, 20, West Redbird Lane, Mentone.
• Eric Clark Hayden, 26, Kokomo, and Laura Kay White, 26, Gilliam Drive North, Warsaw.
• Max Russell Fahl Jr., 43, South Wray Street, Atwood, and Diane Faye Potts, 42, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Vincent Lee Simpkins, 36, and Jennifer L. Hirschy, 36, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Michael R. Braden, 33, and Janna Leigh Sroufe, 27, both of East CR 250S, Pierceton.
• Jeffery Allen Miner, 30, and Sherry Grace Dalrymple, 28, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• John G. Shock, 39, East North Street, North Webster, and Samantha Stewart, 39, North Webster.
• Matthew Lee Prater, 21, and Joyce Renee Oaks, 21, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Daniel Alan Bales, 28, South CR 300E, Warsaw, and Stacey Lee Palmer, 24, North CR 300E, Milford.
• James B. Jordan, 55, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Mary E. Rudisel, 47, Park Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Gordon Lyle Belles, 39, and Cynthia Ann Neeley, 36, both of Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Anchor Bay Marina Inc. vs. Richard Bannon. Plaintiff awarded $748.75.
• Todd and Judy Craig vs. Anthony Pollard. Plaintiffs awarded $1,400.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. vs. Joseph and Susan Bannon. Plaintiff awarded $172.83.
• Jeff M. and Marcia Gurd vs. Diane Holmes. Plaintiffs awarded $1,700.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary John Alto, $2,626.75; Tina M. Thorn Gustasson, $1,248.66; Rachel L. Hively, $797.95; Michael Howard, $1,326.09; Mark and Stacy L. Klosowski, $963.01; Tina Langley and Jamie B. Arnett, $2,458.04; Edwardo Medina, $1,082.78; Brian Peconga, $571.63; and Thomas M. Seymour, $443.11; Pamela Myers, $1,000.59; Jesse A. Rangel, $784.06; and Michael Parker, $1,291.48.
• State Farm Insurance vs. Steven D. Cummins. Plaintiff awarded $1,369.65.
• John and Terry Dove, doing business as D&D Precision Machining, vs. Kenneth Jones and Gene Frye. Plaintiffs awarded $1,541.80.
• Nathaniel C. Lewis vs. Troy Simonson. Plaintiff awarded $1,456.50.
• Leasecomm vs. Robert E. Miles. Plaintiff awarded $2,559.
• Vicki Hogan vs. Brian Gabbard and Crystal Priestley. Plaintiff awarded $411.67.
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Lowell R. and Cami K. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $2,389.12.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Nathan Beaudin, $2,575; Cecil Vanblaircom, $2,135; Rodney McGowen, $2,000; Jamie and Andrew Denny, $2,350.
• Ivy Tech awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jose Carrillo, $325, and Alicia Taylor, $488.81.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Manuel. B. and LuAnn Lugo, $1,253.75; Donna L. Nelson, $927.40; Mary Ruth Blankenship, $492.40; Johnny and Prestica Daniels, $837.55; and Michael J. Perry, $1,621.27.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael J. and Sheron Smithberger, $1,433.72, and Marty D. Myers, $1,998.84.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. vs. Ryan Paysen. Plaintiff awarded $535.88.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $500 in September; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which one year was suspended; and license suspended two years was Andrew L. Young, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $400 in September; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and sentenced to three years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation, was Clayton Tackett, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in September; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended; and driving privileges suspended one year was Calvin E. Thomas, Leesburg.
Fined $200 in October, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Craig A. Hamersley, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in April, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and to complete alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Daniel W. Fulk, 28, Cromwell.
Fined $500 in March 1998; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to two years in jail, with six months suspended for probation; and driving privileges suspended one year was Tonya J. Clow, 44, Syracuse.
Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $100 in November; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; and driving privileges suspended for life was Christina J. Kreider,28, Claypool.
Sentenced in September to three years in jail, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended; driving privileges suspended for life; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 month probation user's fee; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Calvin E. Thomas, Leesburg.
Sentenced in September to three years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation, and driving privileges suspended for life was Clayton Tackett, 36, Warsaw.
Sentenced in August to three years in jail, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended, and driving privileges suspended for life was James S. Wharton, 29, Warsaw.
Sentenced in October 1997 to three years in jail and driving privileges suspended for life was Phillip O. Snyder, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated (Class A misdemeanor) - Fined $1 in October 1997, ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, sentenced to one year in jail and driving privileges suspended two years was Phillip O. Snyder, Pierceton.
Driving With A Blood-/Breath-Alcohol Level Of .10 Percent Or Greater - Fined $300 in December, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark; and driving privileges suspended two years was Kyle D. Miller, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $300 in August; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and to complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was James S. Wharton, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in August; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; complete an alcohol treatment program at Bowen Center or MedPark was Bryan J. Conley, 24, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Sentenced to three years in jail in April, of which two years were suspended, and driving privileges suspended one year was Daniel W. Fulk, 28, Cromwell.
Fined $400 in December 1997, sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail (consecutive with a Huntington County conviction) and license suspended two years was William N. Parks, 42, Huntington.
Ordinance Violations
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus $75 in court costs, from the following people: Donald E. Chilicutt Jr., Warsaw, $425 for curfew violation; Nicole Vining, Warsaw, $425 for curfew violation.
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 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Michael Kuhn, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Mikel Neer, Mentone.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in November and license suspended one year was Leann Hollingsworth, North Webster.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in September was Tammy Robinson, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $49.50 in September was Jeffrey Oswalt, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Criminal Trespass - Fined $200 in February was Moses Lloyd, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $25 in January and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Shirley Ditton, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Patricia Burkholder, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $250 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Steve Stout, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in November and sentenced to 60 days in jail was James Stambaugh, Mentone.
Fined $50 in September were Todd Fulk, Pierceton, and Chad Thompson, Claypool.
Fined $50 in May and sentenced to 115 days in jail was Steven Lucas, Mentone.
Possession of Marijuana - Fined $25 in August and license suspended 180 days was Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in February was Terry L. Leek, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Vincent M. Weirick, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in February were Christopher P. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Brent J. Edwards, 17, Syracuse; Chris J. Gackenheimer, 18, Warsaw; Derric C. Kauffman, 19, Bourbon; Michael S. Gibson, 16, Warsaw; Jane A. Wamsley, 17, Syracuse; Derek D. Bowser, 18, Syracuse; and Joyce Bond, 75, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in February was Jurg Fehlmann, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Nick R. Schuchman, 27, Milford; Bruce A. Sanders, 37, Nappanee; Grant R. Swank, 37, Cromwell; Samantha J. Hatcher, 28, Warsaw; Carl L. Schrock, 42, Syracuse; Alex R. Gomez, 24, Winona Lake; Brian E. Seiffert, 16, Warsaw; Dean Spicher, 64, Milford; Myron Miller, Etna Green; Charles P. Wilcox, 45, Winona Lake; Esmeralda M. Juarez, 19, Winona Lake; Abigail L. Fingerle, 17, Claypool; and Barney C. Beer, 52, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March was Sharon Dollarhite, 57, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Tara C. Evans, 20, North Webster, and James M. McKale, 25, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Erubey Chairez, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Suzanne L. Mitchell, 27, Pierceton; Jonathan A. Brock, 18, Syracuse; and Matthew A. Lafountain, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Bryan E. Zeigler, 41, Leesburg; Daniel R. Gordon, 22, Warsaw; Gary W. Meier, 42, Syracuse (two counts); Armando J. Garza, 20, Syracuse; Donald R. Wilka, 47, Warsaw; and Grant R. Swank, 27, Cromwell.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Joyce D. Tran, 50, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February were Michael S. Duncan, 25, Milford, and April D. Strobel, 29, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February were Alex R. Gomez, 24, Winona Lake; Jose O. Nunez, 21, Warsaw; and Janet J. White, 56, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Charles L. Davis, 25, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February were John W. Scheuer, 28, Warsaw, and Michael J. Thomas, 26, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in February was Christopher M. Adams, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Daniel N. Savage, 22, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Joshua T. Peace, 25, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Robert J. Hurt, 18, Rochester; Jeffery M. Lackey, 26, Warsaw; and Wade A. Hall, 38, Etna Green.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Deb Ruch, Warsaw; Lewis Goodwin, Warsaw (six counts); Bonnie Hall, Warsaw; (March 1998) James Kellogg, Claypool.
Intimidation - (February) James Stambaugh, Mentone.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance At School - (December) Lloyd Halsey, Syracuse.
Unauthorized Possession Of License - (September) John Landis, 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 - (March) Beatrice J. Sterling, 55, Warsaw; (February) Deborah K. Snyder, 39, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Tina M. McConnell, Osgood, and Larry Sheets, Larwill. Plaintiff seeks $4,112.14 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. George K. Susan, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks that Susan obtain the necessary improvement location permit for placement of a new mobile home on property in Rolling Ridge Third Addition. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Edna M. Poe, EMS C27A Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,661.36 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Carl Porter, EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg, $3,174; Rodney Scott, Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, $1,156.90; and Dennis M. Carey, Plymouth, $2,311
• FCC National Bank vs. Chris L. Coonce, Hepler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,897.30 due on credit card agreement, plus $200 in attorney fees, court costs and interest.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Joyce Hill, Wabash, and Loretta Harris, Maple Grove, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,539.33 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Cassandra L. CAstle, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,302.44 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Tia Parker, Alward Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,086.78 as paid to insured claimant, James Lotz, after a Sept. 25, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Sherrie L. Pratt, Deer Run, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,334.08 due on agreement, plus interest, $400 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Robbin Smith, East Maple Grove, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,896.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bernice Rater vs. state of Indiana Division of Family and Children. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a March 9, 1998, fall at the North Lake Street office in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Jerry Kindig and Rosa Garcia-Kindig vs. Howard Ramsey, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Tammy Ramsey, Lincoln Highway, Bourbon. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract and for alleged libel, plus court costs.
• Rosa Garcia-Kindig vs. Michael and Lina Bornes, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs, attorney fees and $3,000 for alleged conversion for failure to pay for appliances in real estate purchased from plaintiff.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Leslie Bays, $6,465.32, and Jack Poe, $5,602.72.
• Household Recovery Service vs. Dennis D. Keenan. Plaintiff awarded $8,238.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Teresa Rosenquist, $3,470.05, and James E. Sr. and Helen L. Deeds, $4,973.51.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, against the following people: Arturo Vargas, $9,158.16; Neil Scott Harris, $7,904.14; Shannon M. and Debbie L. Marsillett, $4,445.85; Nick L. Rutledge, $5,173.07; Judy I. Means, $4,612.62; and Donya Marie Howard, $4,023.92.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Jeremy G. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $4,043.68 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Hemant Patel, doing business as Auto Traders.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Jason B. Sawyer.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Keybank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank, vs. the estate of Geneva Case; Eugenia Case, Hummingbird Drive, Mentone; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $20,617.30 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• USAA Property & Casualty Inc. vs. Kimberley M. Jentel, Chicago, Ill., and Andrew W. Goar, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order determining Goar's complaint for damages against Jentel in a case filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court in July is excluded from coverage under Jentel's homeowner's policy and that USAA has no duty to defend or indemnify.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Fred and Jan Oest, East CR 450N, Leesburg, and James A. and Theresa Baker, Rt. 1, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $42,393.43 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Matthew S. Dausman, East CR 550N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,141.52 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Morgan D. and Kathleen L. Hobbs vs. David A. and Joan A. Abbott, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs and $6,000 for unauthorized control of property.
• City of Warsaw Planning Commission vs. Focus Enterprises Inc., Valparaiso. Plaintiff seeks an injunction requiring removal of unauthorized sign and that fines be assessed until compliance is made, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Ronald D. and Jacquelyn S. Tutorow vs. Velia S. Hurd, South Southhill Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek $27,671.43 due on real estate sale agreement, plus interest, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Eastlund Funeral Homes Inc. vs. Gary A. King, North Maple Way, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $5,002.26 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Sarah J. Dubbs vs. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Kosciusko County Division of Family and Children. Plaintiff seeks judicial review of a decision not to allow her special diet costs to be included in her Medicaid spenddown amount.
• Kathleen Geisler Grim vs. Eric E. Banks, South Third Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a March 9, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30, Frontage Road and Eastlake Drive. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Keith D. Fisher, Syracuse, and John, Jane, Jack and Jill Doe, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $45,556.78 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Russell and Brenda Brown vs. Betty Gelbaugh, South Blue Spruce Road, Warsaw, and United Farm Family Mutual Insurance, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 10, 1998, auto accident on Country Club Road. Plaintiffs also seek applicable limits for underinsured motorist medical claims and for court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Celinda and Eugene Rothgeb, West Wayne Street, South Whitley, vs. Kaye Wallen, South Walnut Drive, Warsaw, and United Farm Family Mutual Insurance, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 28, 1997, auto accident on Prairie Street. Plaintiffs also seek applicable limits for underinsured motorist medical claims and for court costs, and request a trial by jury.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Patrick N. Johnson, Franklin Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $112,797.92 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, cots incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana vs. Michael T. Smith, Mishawaka. Plaintiff seeks $2,004.68 for repairs to property damaged in a June 28, 1997, auto accident on U.S. 30 in Etna Township.
• Rachel Chadwick vs. Dale Bowyer, East CR 250S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered when she was allegedly battered by Bowyer on Oct. 19, 1997.
• Delbert R. and Olive B. Hancock vs. Debra K. Panyard, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $33,954.44 due on real estate sale agreement, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $2,500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of agreement.
Name Changes
• Cathy Ann Schaaf and Cameron Keith Schaaf seek to change their names to Cathy Ann Mitchell and Cameron Ray Mitchell, respectively.
Marriage Dissolutions
Davis
Deanna Davis, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Ricky A. Davis, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1998, and separated Sept. 29, 1998. There is one minor child.
Herendeen
Christina and Kyle Herendeen, South High Street, Warsaw. They were married June 17, 1995, and separated Jan. 8, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hovenden
Stacey S. Hovenden, South CR 425W, Claypool, and Shawn G. Hovenden, Silver Lake. They were married June 22, 1991, and separated Dec. 10, 1998. There are three minor children.
Johnson
Debra Ann Johnson, West Eagle Street, Warsaw, and Alan Gale Johnson, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 4, 1976, and separated Feb. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lackey
Deborah A. and Robert L. Lackey, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 4, 1988, and separated March 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Luchetti
Heather Luchetti, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Brian Luchetti, Decatur, Ill. They were married July 27, 1996, and separated March 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Morrison
Elizabeth and Thomas Morrison, Warsaw. They were married April 19, 1991, and separated Feb. 4, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rader
Debra L. and Mitchell Rader, West CR 700N, Leesburg. They were married June 29, 1985, and separated March 4, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• W. Dale Christner vs. Robert E. Miles, et al. Plaintiff awarded $56,677.83 by default, 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.
• Anthony Wayne Business Exchange vs. Laketronics Inc. Defendant awarded summary judgment of its counterclaim, plus $3,300 in attorney fees.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Steven D. and Sheryl L. Carnes.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Connie and Oliver Bernstein vs. Bruce Lockett and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
• Brendt Smith, doing business as Smith Construction, vs. B. Bodner SR15 LLC and Titan Construction Corp.
• Becky and Robert Fleenor vs. Nicholas Meyers and Allstate Indemnity Co.
• Kimberly K. and Jeffrey Oswalt vs. Donald Chadwick Jr. and The Atlanta Casualty Co. This case dismissed against Atlanta Casualty only and remains pending against Chadwick.
• Michael L. Miner vs. John J. Fuller. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ronald Bradley and Rachel L. (former name Adams restored). Feb. 22.
• Maria and Paul Sayger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $185 per week in child support. Feb. 23.
• Spencer Antrobus and Linda Stewart. Feb. 25.
• Tony M. and Tammy J. Barnes. March 4.
• Karen (former name Jefferson restored) and Floyd R. Wood. March 8.
• Scott and Colleen Lampkin. March 10.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• James N. and Ernestine Bean.
• Jennie L. and Bruce C. Mock.
Other Action
• Michael A. Music's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and child visitation purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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