Times-Union Court News 03-17-1998
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:
• Paul Clement Seykora, 26, Alpharetta, Ga., and Melissa M. Patrick, 22, East Woodland Drive, Warsaw.
• Richard Donald Webb, 21, and Krista Louise Downham, 22, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Randall Nelson, 43, and Chaddie L. Nelson, 43, both of Academy Court, Warsaw.
• Harold B. Yoh, 48, North First Place, Leesburg, and Daphne J. Hartup, 47, West Huntington Street, North Webster.
• Max Martin Menzie Jr., 23, and Juanita Darlene Lawson, 27, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Kim A. Havlin, 44, and Sue C. Landis, 47, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Kelly Mark Lackey, 35, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Heather Marie Mishler, 24, North West Street, Milford.
• Dalbert G.Small, 56, and Arlene M. Benning, 50, North CR 250E, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Tina Fenix. Plaintiff awarded $1,139.75.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles Berkshire, $787.46; Tyron J. Tolley, $911.69; Terry L. Killian, $914.52; Jerry H. Warner, $1,490.40; Terry W. and Vickie L. McCurdy, $1,725.95; and Enrique Ramos, $200.17.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn Washington, $202.50; Rosemary LaGrand, $214.50; Terry Dove, $304.50; Chasity Knafel, $334.50; and Susan R. Pepple, $214.50.
• James K. Hayes awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert Workman, $144.90, and Christy Maull, $59.
• Blue Flame Gas vs. Jeff Gasaway. Plaintiff awarded $170.84.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Rebecca Keller. Plaintiff awarded $1,128.
• Shamrock Village vs. Beth Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $498.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. vs. Lester Miller. Plaintiff awarded $2,314.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Merv Puror, $133.74; Scott C.Sandlin, $69.25; and Robert W. Salisbury, $184.26.
• Peggy A. Young vs. Jenea Pickens. Plaintiff awarded $975.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dennis A. Alderfer, $693.58; Guadalupe Gonzales, $252.27; Debra Davis, $367.70; Teresa Blankenship, $947.35; and David and Katherin Alderfer, $1,492.57.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Gary F. Cowan, 40, Warsaw; Jesus Hernandez, 21, Winona Lake; Jeffrey H. Claxton, 34, Rochester; Brian C. Poliquin, 26, Warsaw; Maynard L. Mitler, 38, Nappanee; Kyle J. Horn, 18, North Webster; and Linda S. Needler, 49, North Webster.
Fined $27 in January was Thomas P. Littlejohn, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Matthew D. Wright, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in February were Michael D. Shumaker, 30, Warsaw; Lonnie A. Burns, 25, Syracuse; Lorell L. Bevins, 38, Warsaw; Chester D. Gerard, 44, South Whitley; Nicholas P. Cook, 20, Leesburg; Stacey S. Leek, 31, Warsaw; Eldora E. Rohm, 20, Warsaw; Matthew D. Osborn, 17, Warsaw; and Joey Dillon, 18, Claypool.
Fined $12 in January were Harold D. Davis, 30, North Webster; Terry K. Plew, 36, Warsaw; and Vivian S. Scribner, 34, North Webster.
Fined $12 in November was Rebekah A. Hildebrandt, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February were George N. Sauer, 39, Nappanee; Moses L. Hochstetler, 49, Nappanee; and Loren L. Schmucker, 24, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in December was Jeffery G. Baker, 39, North Webster.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against Lester R. Vandermauk, 71, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in February was Julian Nunez, 24, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Robin R. Randolph, 31, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Roxana D. Johnson, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November was Melissa K. Mikel, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were Jeffrey L. Sutton, 17, Pierceton; Timothy C. Vosberg, 16, Winona Lake; Wesley D. Lantz, 19, Syracuse; Jerome E. Davis, 36, Syracuse; Amanda Jo Barnett, 17, Warsaw; and Matthew J. Moser, 17, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Aaron J. Adkins, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was David E. Messer, 34, Akron.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was Tammy J. Hardesty, 19, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in November was Melissa K. Mikel, 26, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Ricky A. Davis, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in January was Robin D. Heimann, 40, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in January was Edward A. Cole, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Erika Martinez, 23, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Mario Velazquez, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was John B. Harrold, 27, Rochester.
Fined $25 in July was Bernardo Z. Velasquez, 20, Winona Lake.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $50 in March 1997 was Eusebio Cervantes, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in February was Vincent G. Henderson, 44, Claypool.
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Wesley J. King, 16, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were John M. Myers, 24, Bourbon; Chheun Choeum, 24, Warsaw; Nicholas E. Heckaman, 17, Bourbon; and John A. Sutton, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September was Charles E. Brown, 28, 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) Joan K. Szynal, 39, Syracuse; Tyrel A. Patrick, 18, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• William H. and Wynn D. Gruppe vs. Gregory A. and Tamra K. Ummel, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek an injunction barring the Ummels from placing a pier or docking a boat at the water's edge of easement and from utilizing the easement for any purposes other than those permitted in the easement grant, plus court costs.
• Jacque and Steven DePlanty vs. Kari Demske, Old Road 30, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 6, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Epworth Forest Road and Ind. 13. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• WMC Mortgage Corp. vs. Patricia J. Gay, East CR 1150N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $80,769.43 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. the following people for amounts due on accounts, plus court costs: Tammy L. Stewart, CR 29, Syracuse, and Gary L. Taylor, EMS T30A Lane, Leesburg.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. the following people for amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Connie J. Bachota, Milford, $3,039.98, and Gloria Stouder, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw, $706.43.
• Karen S. Green seeks visitation with her two minor grandchildren, who are in the custody of their mother, Deanna Farmer, Syracuse.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Lynden E. and Terry L. Swanson, North CR 800E, Akron, $8,766.48; and Jeffrey A.Cox, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, $5,119.14.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Hillard Collins, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, $921.45; and Garry M. Conrady, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, $3,247.93.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Mary W. Brown, Clinic Court, Warsaw, $474.11; and Judith A. Bruner, Mentone, $485.41.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Christopher M. Pauwels, Prairie Drive, Syracuse, and Amber D. Pauwels, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, $6,680.09; and Jack R. Borton, South Fifth Street, Pierceton, $2,610.67.
• Hamelin Group Inc./Group Hamelin Inc. and Woodrow A. Everly vs. Rico Inc., an Indiana corporation; Sun Metal Products Inc.; and Sun Line Rubber Inc. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate on West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Kenneth P. Kelley, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,523.95 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs and interest.
• ACP Enterprises Inc. vs. Beth A. Boggs, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $230 for nonsufficient funds check, plus $690 for three times the amount of the check, interest, $100 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Sweet
James A. and Kimberlee D. Sweet, Kosciusko County. They were married April 17, 1982, and separated Jan. 13, 1998. There are three minor children.
Legal Separation
Protzman
Trina R. and Douglas E. Protzman, West Tulip Street, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 24, 1983, and separated March 10, 1998. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Bank One/NA, successor by merger to Bank One Indianapolis/NA, vs. Kathy King. Plaintiff awarded $4,087.55 by default, plus interest, $900 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Dana Shell. Plaintiff awarded $6,348.28 by default, plus court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Ann Allen. Plaintiff awarded $6,356.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Michael D. Julian. Plaintiff awarded $4,407.15 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Personal Finance Co. vs. Michael Bynum. Plaintiff awarded $4,445.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Karen A. Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $21,280 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jerry D. Phillip. Plaintiff awarded $2,188.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Acceptance Inc., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Walter Jr., Leslie A. and Regina Blackburn. Plaintiff awarded $13,217.15 by default, plus court costs, possession of manufactured home and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs. Henry Lee and Betsy L. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $6,222.76 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Laurie Setser. Plaintiff awarded $5,415.56 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Rebecca Gorman. Plaintiff awarded $1,259.21 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of vehicle, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Fairmont Homes Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. vs. Raymond Pena.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Annita M. and Anthony Perrigo.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Timothy Thomas and Rae Michael Toporek. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $164 per week in child support. March 9.
• Julie C. and James W. Riffle. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. March 9.
• Samantha P. and Jason M. Davis. March 9.
• Rodney J. and Leslie Bays. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 10.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co., formerly known as Long Beach Mortgage Co., vs. Alan D. and Yolanda Kuta, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $44,637.99 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Douglas J. Thompson vs. SuperValu Inc., doing business as Augsburger's Supermarket, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in a May 12, 1996, fall in the store. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• William and Sonya Hathaway, South CR 400E, Warsaw, vs. Archie Ferguson, Larwill. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 22, 1997, accidental shooting allegedly caused by Ferguson's carelessness and negligence in the operation of his gun. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. David B. Hamman, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,406.85 due on account, plus court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs.Michael W. Swick, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $47,134.60 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. the estate of Eleanore Barton, by Terry Barton, executor, and Terry Barton, North Main Street, Sidney. Plaintiff seeks $21,412.06 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American General Finance vs. Richard S. Salter, North Union Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,491.16 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Keith D. Fisher, EMS D23A Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $9,728.46 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Mishoe
Jennie Kay Mishoe, South CR 600W, Warsaw, and Johnny Mishoe, Shaftsburg, Mich. They were married Sept. 20, 1995, and separated Sept. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Brown
Tonya R. and Kory Brown, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married March 4, 1993, and separated March 3, 1998. There are two minor children.
Owens
Melody D. Owens, South Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Dustin E. Owens, North Locke Street, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 9, 1996, and separated in October 1997. There is one minor child.
Hall
Linda L. Hall, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Darrell Hall, Armstrong Road, Warsaw. They were married May 10, 1997, and separated March 6, 1998. There are no minor children.
Johnson
Harry Phillip and Lillie Lavonne Johnson, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 29, 1980, and separated in December 1997. There are no minor children.
Heiman
Ernest U. Heiman, Goshen, and Gladys I. Heiman, Northshore Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 7, 1980, and separated Nov. 9, 1997. There are two minor children. This case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart County.
Easterday
Steven D. Easterday, Kosciusko County, and Rebecca L. Easterday, South CR 400E, Pierceton. They were married June 26, 1997, and separated Feb. 5, 1998. There are no minor children.
Kissell
Tara Ann Kissell, South High Street, Warsaw, and Mark Kelly Kissell, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 25, 1994, and separated Jan. 16, 1998. There are no minor children.
Karbach
Tina Loann and Gary Allen Karbach, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. They were married April 6, 1983, and separated March 5, 1998. There are two minor children.
Coyomani
Deanna Coyomani, Pierceton, and Jose Roberto Coyomani, address unknown. They were married July 28, 1997, and separated Sept. 4, 1997. There are no minor children.
Collings
Monica Lee and Stacey Lee Collings, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. They were married Aug. 20, 1994, and are not yet separated. There is one minor child.
Croussore
Debora L. Croussore, South Scott Road, Claypool, and Steven J. Croussore, Ind. 25N, Rochester. They were married April 22, 1994, and separated Aug. 9, 1996. There is one minor child.
Nunez
Isabel Nunez, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Jose Nunez, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 28, 1994, and separated Nov. 15, 1996. There is one minor child.
Blackburn
Tony A. Blackburn, Kosciusko County, and Laura Blackburn, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford. They were married Sept. 26, 1992, and separated Feb. 14, 1990. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Thames and Helen Mauzy vs. H. Max and Mary Carol Jones. Plaintiffs awarded $125,951, plus court costs.
• Banc One Mortgage Corp. vs. George A. Lewis and Kimberly A. Leighton. Plaintiff awarded $31,979.65 by default, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• G.E. Capital Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Charles E. and Joyce E. Richter. Plaintiff awarded $83,841.21 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Ida Irene Reagan and Richard N. and Rita C. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $30,723.93 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc., successor by merger to BankPlus Mortgage Corp., vs. Robert G. Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $67,959.61 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.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Dennis Lee Wertenberger.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rene and Troy Haines. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. March 5.
• Chad M. and Shelley M. Stevens. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $131.28 per week in child support. March 5.
• Troy W. Reith and Nicole M. (former name Iwankowitsch restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. March 6.
• Kathy Kay and James Lee Smith. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. March 9.
• Darrell Lee and Debra Lynne Farrington. March 9.
• Rusty Diana and William Leroy Gard. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 11.
Other Action
• Neal H. Germonprez vs. Kelly M. Germonprez. The Hon. Douglas B. Morton is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Paul Clement Seykora, 26, Alpharetta, Ga., and Melissa M. Patrick, 22, East Woodland Drive, Warsaw.
• Richard Donald Webb, 21, and Krista Louise Downham, 22, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Randall Nelson, 43, and Chaddie L. Nelson, 43, both of Academy Court, Warsaw.
• Harold B. Yoh, 48, North First Place, Leesburg, and Daphne J. Hartup, 47, West Huntington Street, North Webster.
• Max Martin Menzie Jr., 23, and Juanita Darlene Lawson, 27, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Kim A. Havlin, 44, and Sue C. Landis, 47, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Kelly Mark Lackey, 35, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Heather Marie Mishler, 24, North West Street, Milford.
• Dalbert G.Small, 56, and Arlene M. Benning, 50, North CR 250E, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Tina Fenix. Plaintiff awarded $1,139.75.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles Berkshire, $787.46; Tyron J. Tolley, $911.69; Terry L. Killian, $914.52; Jerry H. Warner, $1,490.40; Terry W. and Vickie L. McCurdy, $1,725.95; and Enrique Ramos, $200.17.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn Washington, $202.50; Rosemary LaGrand, $214.50; Terry Dove, $304.50; Chasity Knafel, $334.50; and Susan R. Pepple, $214.50.
• James K. Hayes awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert Workman, $144.90, and Christy Maull, $59.
• Blue Flame Gas vs. Jeff Gasaway. Plaintiff awarded $170.84.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Rebecca Keller. Plaintiff awarded $1,128.
• Shamrock Village vs. Beth Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $498.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. vs. Lester Miller. Plaintiff awarded $2,314.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Merv Puror, $133.74; Scott C.Sandlin, $69.25; and Robert W. Salisbury, $184.26.
• Peggy A. Young vs. Jenea Pickens. Plaintiff awarded $975.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dennis A. Alderfer, $693.58; Guadalupe Gonzales, $252.27; Debra Davis, $367.70; Teresa Blankenship, $947.35; and David and Katherin Alderfer, $1,492.57.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Gary F. Cowan, 40, Warsaw; Jesus Hernandez, 21, Winona Lake; Jeffrey H. Claxton, 34, Rochester; Brian C. Poliquin, 26, Warsaw; Maynard L. Mitler, 38, Nappanee; Kyle J. Horn, 18, North Webster; and Linda S. Needler, 49, North Webster.
Fined $27 in January was Thomas P. Littlejohn, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Matthew D. Wright, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in February were Michael D. Shumaker, 30, Warsaw; Lonnie A. Burns, 25, Syracuse; Lorell L. Bevins, 38, Warsaw; Chester D. Gerard, 44, South Whitley; Nicholas P. Cook, 20, Leesburg; Stacey S. Leek, 31, Warsaw; Eldora E. Rohm, 20, Warsaw; Matthew D. Osborn, 17, Warsaw; and Joey Dillon, 18, Claypool.
Fined $12 in January were Harold D. Davis, 30, North Webster; Terry K. Plew, 36, Warsaw; and Vivian S. Scribner, 34, North Webster.
Fined $12 in November was Rebekah A. Hildebrandt, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February were George N. Sauer, 39, Nappanee; Moses L. Hochstetler, 49, Nappanee; and Loren L. Schmucker, 24, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in December was Jeffery G. Baker, 39, North Webster.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against Lester R. Vandermauk, 71, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in February was Julian Nunez, 24, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Robin R. Randolph, 31, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Roxana D. Johnson, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November was Melissa K. Mikel, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were Jeffrey L. Sutton, 17, Pierceton; Timothy C. Vosberg, 16, Winona Lake; Wesley D. Lantz, 19, Syracuse; Jerome E. Davis, 36, Syracuse; Amanda Jo Barnett, 17, Warsaw; and Matthew J. Moser, 17, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Aaron J. Adkins, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was David E. Messer, 34, Akron.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was Tammy J. Hardesty, 19, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in November was Melissa K. Mikel, 26, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Ricky A. Davis, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in January was Robin D. Heimann, 40, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in January was Edward A. Cole, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Erika Martinez, 23, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Mario Velazquez, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was John B. Harrold, 27, Rochester.
Fined $25 in July was Bernardo Z. Velasquez, 20, Winona Lake.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $50 in March 1997 was Eusebio Cervantes, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in February was Vincent G. Henderson, 44, Claypool.
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Wesley J. King, 16, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were John M. Myers, 24, Bourbon; Chheun Choeum, 24, Warsaw; Nicholas E. Heckaman, 17, Bourbon; and John A. Sutton, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September was Charles E. Brown, 28, 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) Joan K. Szynal, 39, Syracuse; Tyrel A. Patrick, 18, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• William H. and Wynn D. Gruppe vs. Gregory A. and Tamra K. Ummel, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek an injunction barring the Ummels from placing a pier or docking a boat at the water's edge of easement and from utilizing the easement for any purposes other than those permitted in the easement grant, plus court costs.
• Jacque and Steven DePlanty vs. Kari Demske, Old Road 30, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 6, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Epworth Forest Road and Ind. 13. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• WMC Mortgage Corp. vs. Patricia J. Gay, East CR 1150N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $80,769.43 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. the following people for amounts due on accounts, plus court costs: Tammy L. Stewart, CR 29, Syracuse, and Gary L. Taylor, EMS T30A Lane, Leesburg.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. the following people for amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Connie J. Bachota, Milford, $3,039.98, and Gloria Stouder, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw, $706.43.
• Karen S. Green seeks visitation with her two minor grandchildren, who are in the custody of their mother, Deanna Farmer, Syracuse.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Lynden E. and Terry L. Swanson, North CR 800E, Akron, $8,766.48; and Jeffrey A.Cox, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, $5,119.14.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Hillard Collins, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, $921.45; and Garry M. Conrady, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, $3,247.93.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Mary W. Brown, Clinic Court, Warsaw, $474.11; and Judith A. Bruner, Mentone, $485.41.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Christopher M. Pauwels, Prairie Drive, Syracuse, and Amber D. Pauwels, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, $6,680.09; and Jack R. Borton, South Fifth Street, Pierceton, $2,610.67.
• Hamelin Group Inc./Group Hamelin Inc. and Woodrow A. Everly vs. Rico Inc., an Indiana corporation; Sun Metal Products Inc.; and Sun Line Rubber Inc. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate on West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Kenneth P. Kelley, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,523.95 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs and interest.
• ACP Enterprises Inc. vs. Beth A. Boggs, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $230 for nonsufficient funds check, plus $690 for three times the amount of the check, interest, $100 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Sweet
James A. and Kimberlee D. Sweet, Kosciusko County. They were married April 17, 1982, and separated Jan. 13, 1998. There are three minor children.
Legal Separation
Protzman
Trina R. and Douglas E. Protzman, West Tulip Street, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 24, 1983, and separated March 10, 1998. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Bank One/NA, successor by merger to Bank One Indianapolis/NA, vs. Kathy King. Plaintiff awarded $4,087.55 by default, plus interest, $900 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Dana Shell. Plaintiff awarded $6,348.28 by default, plus court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Ann Allen. Plaintiff awarded $6,356.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Michael D. Julian. Plaintiff awarded $4,407.15 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Personal Finance Co. vs. Michael Bynum. Plaintiff awarded $4,445.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Karen A. Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $21,280 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jerry D. Phillip. Plaintiff awarded $2,188.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Acceptance Inc., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Walter Jr., Leslie A. and Regina Blackburn. Plaintiff awarded $13,217.15 by default, plus court costs, possession of manufactured home and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs. Henry Lee and Betsy L. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $6,222.76 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Laurie Setser. Plaintiff awarded $5,415.56 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Rebecca Gorman. Plaintiff awarded $1,259.21 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of vehicle, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Fairmont Homes Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. vs. Raymond Pena.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Annita M. and Anthony Perrigo.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Timothy Thomas and Rae Michael Toporek. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $164 per week in child support. March 9.
• Julie C. and James W. Riffle. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. March 9.
• Samantha P. and Jason M. Davis. March 9.
• Rodney J. and Leslie Bays. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 10.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co., formerly known as Long Beach Mortgage Co., vs. Alan D. and Yolanda Kuta, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $44,637.99 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Douglas J. Thompson vs. SuperValu Inc., doing business as Augsburger's Supermarket, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in a May 12, 1996, fall in the store. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• William and Sonya Hathaway, South CR 400E, Warsaw, vs. Archie Ferguson, Larwill. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 22, 1997, accidental shooting allegedly caused by Ferguson's carelessness and negligence in the operation of his gun. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. David B. Hamman, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,406.85 due on account, plus court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs.Michael W. Swick, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $47,134.60 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. the estate of Eleanore Barton, by Terry Barton, executor, and Terry Barton, North Main Street, Sidney. Plaintiff seeks $21,412.06 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American General Finance vs. Richard S. Salter, North Union Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,491.16 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Keith D. Fisher, EMS D23A Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $9,728.46 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Mishoe
Jennie Kay Mishoe, South CR 600W, Warsaw, and Johnny Mishoe, Shaftsburg, Mich. They were married Sept. 20, 1995, and separated Sept. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Brown
Tonya R. and Kory Brown, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married March 4, 1993, and separated March 3, 1998. There are two minor children.
Owens
Melody D. Owens, South Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Dustin E. Owens, North Locke Street, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 9, 1996, and separated in October 1997. There is one minor child.
Hall
Linda L. Hall, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Darrell Hall, Armstrong Road, Warsaw. They were married May 10, 1997, and separated March 6, 1998. There are no minor children.
Johnson
Harry Phillip and Lillie Lavonne Johnson, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 29, 1980, and separated in December 1997. There are no minor children.
Heiman
Ernest U. Heiman, Goshen, and Gladys I. Heiman, Northshore Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 7, 1980, and separated Nov. 9, 1997. There are two minor children. This case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart County.
Easterday
Steven D. Easterday, Kosciusko County, and Rebecca L. Easterday, South CR 400E, Pierceton. They were married June 26, 1997, and separated Feb. 5, 1998. There are no minor children.
Kissell
Tara Ann Kissell, South High Street, Warsaw, and Mark Kelly Kissell, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 25, 1994, and separated Jan. 16, 1998. There are no minor children.
Karbach
Tina Loann and Gary Allen Karbach, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. They were married April 6, 1983, and separated March 5, 1998. There are two minor children.
Coyomani
Deanna Coyomani, Pierceton, and Jose Roberto Coyomani, address unknown. They were married July 28, 1997, and separated Sept. 4, 1997. There are no minor children.
Collings
Monica Lee and Stacey Lee Collings, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. They were married Aug. 20, 1994, and are not yet separated. There is one minor child.
Croussore
Debora L. Croussore, South Scott Road, Claypool, and Steven J. Croussore, Ind. 25N, Rochester. They were married April 22, 1994, and separated Aug. 9, 1996. There is one minor child.
Nunez
Isabel Nunez, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Jose Nunez, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 28, 1994, and separated Nov. 15, 1996. There is one minor child.
Blackburn
Tony A. Blackburn, Kosciusko County, and Laura Blackburn, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford. They were married Sept. 26, 1992, and separated Feb. 14, 1990. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Thames and Helen Mauzy vs. H. Max and Mary Carol Jones. Plaintiffs awarded $125,951, plus court costs.
• Banc One Mortgage Corp. vs. George A. Lewis and Kimberly A. Leighton. Plaintiff awarded $31,979.65 by default, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• G.E. Capital Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Charles E. and Joyce E. Richter. Plaintiff awarded $83,841.21 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Ida Irene Reagan and Richard N. and Rita C. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $30,723.93 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc., successor by merger to BankPlus Mortgage Corp., vs. Robert G. Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $67,959.61 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.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Dennis Lee Wertenberger.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rene and Troy Haines. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. March 5.
• Chad M. and Shelley M. Stevens. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $131.28 per week in child support. March 5.
• Troy W. Reith and Nicole M. (former name Iwankowitsch restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. March 6.
• Kathy Kay and James Lee Smith. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. March 9.
• Darrell Lee and Debra Lynne Farrington. March 9.
• Rusty Diana and William Leroy Gard. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 11.
Other Action
• Neal H. Germonprez vs. Kelly M. Germonprez. The Hon. Douglas B. Morton is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
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