Times-Union Court News 03-27-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Scott Allen Tinsley, 18, and Amanda Janece Eckert, 19, both of West Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Michael Lewis, 21, and Ellisha Dawn Smith, 21, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Enrique Parra Mercado, 26, and Sandra Patino Nunez, 23, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• J. Jesus Gomez, 24, and Crystal Marie Maahs, 18, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Melesio Sanchez Hernandez, 29, and Veronica Lopez Centeno, 18, both of East Prairie Street, Leesburg.
• Jose Celerino Sanchez Juarez, 22, and Kristi Ranae Lapp, 29, both of East Sheridan Street, Warsaw.
• Edward J. Lapato, 32, and Hilda Danyluk, 26, both of West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse.
• Nathaniel Adam Haugh, 24, Columbus, Ohio, and Kathleen Noelle Mahnensmith, 24, East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse.
• Ranulfo Mejia Mejia, 21, and Marlene R. Benton, 36, both of Prairie Drive, Syracuse.
• Troy R. King, 24, and Courtney Michele Aker, 24, both of South Redwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Edward A. Kipker, 45, and Tylynna S. Caudill, 40, both of South Magee Road, Warsaw.
• David B. Willard, 35, and Lisa A. Willard, 31, both of Robin Drive, Warsaw.
• Manuel Sanchez Hernandez, 26, and Juana Lopez Centeno, 24, both of East Prairie Street, Leesburg.
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 March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Darin Dishman, Warsaw, and Russell Jackson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Terry Marsillett, Warsaw; Kathy Garris, Warsaw; Laura Patrick, Claypool; Paula Fitzpatrick, Winona Lake; Gregory Meadows, Warsaw; and Todd Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to three days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Joseph Whitley, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Donald Reynolds, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Paul Spencer, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January and license restricted 180 days was Karl Waugh, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Jose Silva, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Mendoza, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Saul Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angel Cruz, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Christopher Goble, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in February and license suspended 90 days was Sandy Avalos, Milford.
Fined $50 in January and license suspended 90 days was Christopher Blondeel, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in August and license suspended 180 days was Leo Pruitt, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in March 2000 and license suspended 90 days was Terri Mitchell, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Saul Moyotl, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Cody Silva, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in January was Brooks Blanton, Rochester.
Fined $50 in December was Baudelio Morales, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Thomas R. Marchand, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $250 in January was Matthew N. Sims, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Casey Pratt, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in March 2000 against Susan Loe, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March 2000 and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Christopher Stidams, Leesburg.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $100 in January was Joshua Long, Leesburg.
Public Intoxication - Find $50 in December was Ahuatl Alvaro, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against Euwin Wendall Bryant, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $250 in December was Shana Sanders, Warsaw.
Fined $125 in November was Migel M. Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in August was Kristina Schaefer, Silver Lake.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in June against and ordered to pay a $100 child abuse fee was Israel Torres, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in each of two counts in March 2000 was Matthew Stidams, Leesburg.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Jeremy Pulsipher, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only) in April against, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Jaime Ponce, Warsaw.
Failure To Appear - Fined $100 in April was David Lindley, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Cameron J. Smith, 19, Warsaw; Sherry A. Wurz, 29, Pierceton, and Robert L. Fuson, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Steven L. Whetten, 18, Milford; Jill S. Skeans, 17, Nappanee; Shawn M. Staley, 23, North Manchester; Jerry W. Bates, 47, Warsaw; Eddie Zuniga, 19, Syracuse; and Todd M. Anderson, 26, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in September was Ryan B. Weaver, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Michelle I. Myers, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Cherri M. Aylor, 34, Bourbon; Mark K. Kissell, 39, Claypool; Robert S. Hastings, 42, Warsaw; Tony A. Hill, 27, Larwill; Keri A. Scott, 27, Claypool; Justin W. Ross, 18, Silver Lake; Joseph L. Serovy Jr., 17, Warsaw; and Sheila L. Brown, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Edward A. Stephenson, 57, Warsaw; Lisa L. Sponhauer, 26, Syracuse; Benjamin E. McKrill, 21, Warsaw; William L. Glaser, Syracuse; Steve Kaufman, 36, Syracuse; Carrie L. Hall, 21, Syracuse; Kyle L. Hudson, 18, Silver Lake; and Jose Romero, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Jason Waikel, 22, Warsaw, and Sean Koos, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Joseph E. Williams, 34, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in March was Jeffery D. Howey, 20, Milford.
Fined $7 in February were Adam R. Hall, 19, Warsaw, and Laura L. Bradburn, 39, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in January was Becky A. Ponco, 46, North Webster.
Fined $7 in October was Clifford N. Smith, 19, North Webster.
Fined $7 in May was Shari R. Vanderford, 37, Pierceton.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Jesse Hernandez, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March was Todd C. Gerst, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in June was Joseph E. Williams, 34, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Riley P. Fuller, 16, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in February was Eric S. Bussard, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Drent B. Reynolds, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Rick D. Adams, 39, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in May was Christopher M. Voght, 24, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in February was Kirk A. Richards, 30, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in February was Patricia E. Wood, 20, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Auddie L. Truex, 17, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in September was Angel M. Carter, 25, Syracuse.
No Registration - Fined $7 in January was Clifford M. Smith, 19, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in November was Domingo Gutierrez, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November was Andrew L. Kiser, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March 2000 was Richard D. Kuhn, Leesburg.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August was Douglas A. Quinn, 25, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in July was Nicholas A. DeBatty, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Brandon J. Hall, 21, Pierceton.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in June was Candace M. Kizer, 39, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in May was Joseph L. Mast, 33, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Allowing An Animal To Stray - Fined $50 in August was David E. Rapp, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Randy D. Smith, 22, Warsaw; Ryan D. Kunish, 19, Warsaw; Susan K. Burns, 47, Mentone; David A. Lange, 49, Syracuse; Bill Compton, 32, Winona Lake; Jullian R. Clouse, 18, Warsaw; and Dennis K. Wilson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Chad D. Landon, 29, Syracuse; Clifford Slone, 56, Burket; and Cynthia M. Carson, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November was Kathy Garris, 40, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in June was Patsy L. Ford, 39, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in February was Dora Munoz, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Amy E. Smith, 20, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Jackie Warren, Etna Green (three counts); Rachell Hatfield, Warsaw; (September) David Mullins, Mentone; (August) Douglas Clingerman, Pierceton; (May) David Mullins, Mentone (three counts).
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (February) Joseph Whitley, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespassing - (February) Shawn Church, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - (January) Karl Waugh, Leesburg.
False Informing - (January) Tomasita Bettinger, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (January) Tomasita Bettinger, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (October) Rodney L. Perry, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (October) Saul Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (October) Saul Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Battery - (August) Janel Musslewhite, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (August) Kristy McQuarter, Leesburg; Roland Garza, Warsaw; (May) Kristy McQuarter, Leesburg.
Public Intoxication - (August) Ray Warren, Cromwell.
Invasion Of Privacy - (July) William Wetzel, Syracuse.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (June) Angel Cruz, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - (June) Angel Cruz, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Brenda Slone, Ind. 19S, Bourbon, v. Allen R. Martindale, DPM, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for alleged medical negligence, plus punitive damages. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Calvarylit/Household/Mastercard v. Martin and Mary Hernandez, East Old Colony Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,346.98 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee to Citibank Mastercard, v. Jason Richard Nellis, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $750 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Michael R. Stroh, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake, and Amy Stroh Gebert, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $2,468.23 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Dwayne L. and Susan K. Kitson, $3,323.85, and William R. Jr. and Angela J. Gossett, East Washington Road, Pierceton, $3,673.36.
• Madison Community Bank v. Randall C. Hollon, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster, and Rebecca S. Hollon, Sturgis, Mich. Plaintiff seeks $46,385.83 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Kevin and Dawn Walker, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,280.12 due on contract, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and possession of mobile home.
• First Select Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Diana L. Wade, North CR 800E, Syracuse, $1,636.62, and Terry L. Jodry, Syracuse, $3,796.69.
• Firstar Finance Co. v. Ricky R. Richardson, North Kern Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,885.66 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Horizon Bank v. Neal M. Beachy, West CR 400N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $7,424.32 due on credit card account, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co Inc. v. South Bend Ramada Inn, also known as South Hotel Inc. Plaintiff seeks $7,558.88 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Leeann A. Schnetzler, Angola. Plaintiff seeks $4,569.24 due on contract.
• Providian National Bank v. Joann Beachy, West CR 400N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $4,981.46 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Manns
Ronald and Sherry Manns, South CR 300E, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 18, 1982, and separated Feb. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank v. Todd J. Guiff. Plaintiff awarded $7,104.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Mercury Finance Co. v. Gary and Deborah Green. Plaintiff awarded $3,631 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. v. Donna K. Dials. Plaintiff awarded $1,363.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: William E. Brown, $3,954.53; Patrick and Joeann Page, $4,378.41; and Anisha J. Alexander, $6,214.85.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Hearold Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $8,170.58, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Carl Schuster. Plaintiff awarded $2,297.13 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people, plus interest and court costs: Christina L. Gregory, $4,064.50; Charles E. Summerlot II, $4,866.53; and Altha C. Vickers, $5,224.20.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people, plus interest and court costs: Melissa Bullington, $6,081.99, and Aimee Gossett, $6,110.53.
• Lucille Lung v. Blanche Riddle. Real estate in question is partitioned between Lung and Riddle, with each granted sole title to her portion.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people, plus interest and court costs: Daniel L. Hawkins, $5,131.15, and Eddie W. and Rhonda K. Blanton, $20,590.98.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• William Chapel, Steve Hagen, Dick Cole and Mike Wood v. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard and Phyllis Carman.
• City of Warsaw v. Dallas and Sandra Kimes.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• The First National Bank of Keystone v. Ronald D. Bradford and Lake City Bank.
• Providian National Bank v. John R. Rupe.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. v. Steven Bennett.
• United Recovery Services v. Madeline P. Nine.
• National City Bank v. Steven Salzwedel.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Joy C. and Bruce M. Barton. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $233 per week in child support. March 15.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bank One/NA v. David and Londa Davidson, Muncie, and John and Jane Doe, North CR 300E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $259,136.73 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.
• Sandra Gray v. Robert Hoppus, East Oriole Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 17, 1999, auto accident on Main Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Troy A. and Mary Ann Musick, South Jackson Street, Nappanee, and Emergent Mortgage Corp., doing business as Homegold. Plaintiff seeks $40,830.76 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.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., v. Mark D. Pozorski, West Main Street, Warsaw, and Consolidated Mortgage & Financial Services Corp. and Master Financial Inc. Plaintiff seeks $66,669.96 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.
• Michael and Sally Seitner v. Janell L. Gross, Yale Street, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 6, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of CR 700W and Ind. 25. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Benjamin F. England Jr. v. Geri Slaymaker, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,586.03 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• First Union National Bank of Delaware, formerly known as Home Equity Bank/NA, v. Billy Ray Crum, South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $75,329.90 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.
• Stanz Foodservice Inc. v. Gordy's Sub Pubs Inc., South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $12,087.75 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Merry S. Adams, North CR 950W, Pierceton, and Charles F. Cramer, Fort Wayne, $16,206.77, and Jerry L. Flatter Jr., North Lakeview Drive, Warsaw, $3,410.54.
• Doyle W. Gunter and Perry L. Morton v. Dale E. Boggs, East CR 450S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from alleged negligently applied weed killer in a field adjacent to plaintiffs' property in which thousands of trees were damaged or killed. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brown
Tracy Lynn Brown, South Sherman Street, Warsaw, and Todd Lynn Brown, South Scott Street, Warsaw. They were married March 21, 1994, and separated Nov. 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Clingerman
Electa J. Clingerman, North Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell, and Douglas D. Clingerman, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married March 26, 1998, and separated June 3, 2000. There is one minor child.
Cloud
Rebecca Lynn Cloud, South Main Street, Etna Green, and Randy Kenneth Cloud, Argos. They were married March 22, 1993, and separated Feb. 13, 2001. There is one minor child.
Conley
Crystal Conley, North CR 700E, Leesburg, and Steve Conley, EMS B61I1 Lane, Warsaw. They were married June 8, 1999, and separated March 13, 2001. There is one minor child.
Hollenbaugh
Angie and Mark A. Hollenbaugh, East CR 1150S, South Whitley. They were married Oct. 26, 1991, and separated March 14, 2001. There are three minor children.
Lechlitner
Suzanne and Dennis Lechlitner, West Wildwood Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 25, 1986, and separated March 13, 2001. There is one minor child.
Manns
Amanda and Josh Manns, South CR 775E, South Whitley. They were married July 13, 2000, and separated Feb. 1, 2001. There are two minor children.
Morrison
Jennifer Lynn Morrison, West Shutt Avenue, Silver Lake, and Daniel Lee Morrison, Middlebury. They were married Sept. 27, 1996, and separated Jan. 23, 2001. There are no minor children.
Overmyer
Wendy Lea Overmyer, Flamingo Drive, Warsaw, and Christopher Overmyer, Westville. They were married Jan. 17, 2000, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Herbert Shepherd, East CR 1150S, North Manchester, and Tammy J. Shepherd, East CR 900S, South Whitley. They were married July 12, 1991, and separated Jan. 20, 2001. There is one minor child.
Townsend
Jerri Townsend, East CR 400N, Pierceton, and Thomas Townsend, Meadows, Nappanee. They were married Oct. 28, 1995, and separated March 14, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Associates Financial Service Inc., now known as Citifinancial Service, v. Bill and Edna Poe. Plaintiff awarded $4,566.31, plus court costs.
• Nationscredit Home Equity Services Corp. v. Heidi Kuhn and Mary Schmidt. Plaintiff awarded $44,060.98 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.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Stacy R. and Keith Patches, $5,398.60, Stephenie R. Shepherd, $3,437.43.
• Colorado Capital Investments Inc. v. David L. Piper. Plaintiff awarded $3,156.11 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Triad Financial Corp. v. Robert D. Yocum. Plaintiff awarded $11,851.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• John Myers v. Neal Oswald. Plaintiff awarded $7,000 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Jack and Joyce Hicks, et al. This case is dismissed as to David D. and Dee A. Kotterman only.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Dana Allen v. Mary Cox and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co.. This case is dismissed as to Meridian only.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Esmeralda (former name Garza Anquiano restored) and Arturo Rangel. March 15.
• Kathleen E. and Randall L. Packer. March 15.
• Amy Nicole (former name Miller restored) and Brent Allen Byrer. March 20.
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.
• Floyd Jr. and Lori Cissom, 4075 N. Westwood St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,470. Debts: $109,843.
• Antrice Durr, 1512 Madison St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,100. Debts: $53,600.
• Christine McAllister, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #203, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $30,210. Debts: $44,018.
• Shannon Music, also known as Shannon Rouch and as Shannon Mathis, 1692 E. CR 200N #111, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,790. Debts: $41,454. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Scott Allen Tinsley, 18, and Amanda Janece Eckert, 19, both of West Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Michael Lewis, 21, and Ellisha Dawn Smith, 21, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Enrique Parra Mercado, 26, and Sandra Patino Nunez, 23, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• J. Jesus Gomez, 24, and Crystal Marie Maahs, 18, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Melesio Sanchez Hernandez, 29, and Veronica Lopez Centeno, 18, both of East Prairie Street, Leesburg.
• Jose Celerino Sanchez Juarez, 22, and Kristi Ranae Lapp, 29, both of East Sheridan Street, Warsaw.
• Edward J. Lapato, 32, and Hilda Danyluk, 26, both of West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse.
• Nathaniel Adam Haugh, 24, Columbus, Ohio, and Kathleen Noelle Mahnensmith, 24, East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse.
• Ranulfo Mejia Mejia, 21, and Marlene R. Benton, 36, both of Prairie Drive, Syracuse.
• Troy R. King, 24, and Courtney Michele Aker, 24, both of South Redwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Edward A. Kipker, 45, and Tylynna S. Caudill, 40, both of South Magee Road, Warsaw.
• David B. Willard, 35, and Lisa A. Willard, 31, both of Robin Drive, Warsaw.
• Manuel Sanchez Hernandez, 26, and Juana Lopez Centeno, 24, both of East Prairie Street, Leesburg.
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 March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Darin Dishman, Warsaw, and Russell Jackson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Terry Marsillett, Warsaw; Kathy Garris, Warsaw; Laura Patrick, Claypool; Paula Fitzpatrick, Winona Lake; Gregory Meadows, Warsaw; and Todd Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to three days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Joseph Whitley, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Donald Reynolds, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Paul Spencer, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January and license restricted 180 days was Karl Waugh, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Jose Silva, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Mendoza, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Saul Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angel Cruz, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Christopher Goble, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in February and license suspended 90 days was Sandy Avalos, Milford.
Fined $50 in January and license suspended 90 days was Christopher Blondeel, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in August and license suspended 180 days was Leo Pruitt, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in March 2000 and license suspended 90 days was Terri Mitchell, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Saul Moyotl, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Cody Silva, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in January was Brooks Blanton, Rochester.
Fined $50 in December was Baudelio Morales, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Thomas R. Marchand, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $250 in January was Matthew N. Sims, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Casey Pratt, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in March 2000 against Susan Loe, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March 2000 and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Christopher Stidams, Leesburg.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $100 in January was Joshua Long, Leesburg.
Public Intoxication - Find $50 in December was Ahuatl Alvaro, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against Euwin Wendall Bryant, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $250 in December was Shana Sanders, Warsaw.
Fined $125 in November was Migel M. Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in August was Kristina Schaefer, Silver Lake.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in June against and ordered to pay a $100 child abuse fee was Israel Torres, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in each of two counts in March 2000 was Matthew Stidams, Leesburg.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Jeremy Pulsipher, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only) in April against, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Jaime Ponce, Warsaw.
Failure To Appear - Fined $100 in April was David Lindley, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Cameron J. Smith, 19, Warsaw; Sherry A. Wurz, 29, Pierceton, and Robert L. Fuson, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Steven L. Whetten, 18, Milford; Jill S. Skeans, 17, Nappanee; Shawn M. Staley, 23, North Manchester; Jerry W. Bates, 47, Warsaw; Eddie Zuniga, 19, Syracuse; and Todd M. Anderson, 26, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in September was Ryan B. Weaver, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Michelle I. Myers, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Cherri M. Aylor, 34, Bourbon; Mark K. Kissell, 39, Claypool; Robert S. Hastings, 42, Warsaw; Tony A. Hill, 27, Larwill; Keri A. Scott, 27, Claypool; Justin W. Ross, 18, Silver Lake; Joseph L. Serovy Jr., 17, Warsaw; and Sheila L. Brown, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Edward A. Stephenson, 57, Warsaw; Lisa L. Sponhauer, 26, Syracuse; Benjamin E. McKrill, 21, Warsaw; William L. Glaser, Syracuse; Steve Kaufman, 36, Syracuse; Carrie L. Hall, 21, Syracuse; Kyle L. Hudson, 18, Silver Lake; and Jose Romero, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Jason Waikel, 22, Warsaw, and Sean Koos, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Joseph E. Williams, 34, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in March was Jeffery D. Howey, 20, Milford.
Fined $7 in February were Adam R. Hall, 19, Warsaw, and Laura L. Bradburn, 39, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in January was Becky A. Ponco, 46, North Webster.
Fined $7 in October was Clifford N. Smith, 19, North Webster.
Fined $7 in May was Shari R. Vanderford, 37, Pierceton.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Jesse Hernandez, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March was Todd C. Gerst, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in June was Joseph E. Williams, 34, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Riley P. Fuller, 16, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in February was Eric S. Bussard, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Drent B. Reynolds, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Rick D. Adams, 39, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in May was Christopher M. Voght, 24, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in February was Kirk A. Richards, 30, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in February was Patricia E. Wood, 20, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Auddie L. Truex, 17, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in September was Angel M. Carter, 25, Syracuse.
No Registration - Fined $7 in January was Clifford M. Smith, 19, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in November was Domingo Gutierrez, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November was Andrew L. Kiser, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March 2000 was Richard D. Kuhn, Leesburg.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August was Douglas A. Quinn, 25, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in July was Nicholas A. DeBatty, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Brandon J. Hall, 21, Pierceton.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in June was Candace M. Kizer, 39, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in May was Joseph L. Mast, 33, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Allowing An Animal To Stray - Fined $50 in August was David E. Rapp, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Randy D. Smith, 22, Warsaw; Ryan D. Kunish, 19, Warsaw; Susan K. Burns, 47, Mentone; David A. Lange, 49, Syracuse; Bill Compton, 32, Winona Lake; Jullian R. Clouse, 18, Warsaw; and Dennis K. Wilson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Chad D. Landon, 29, Syracuse; Clifford Slone, 56, Burket; and Cynthia M. Carson, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November was Kathy Garris, 40, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in June was Patsy L. Ford, 39, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in February was Dora Munoz, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Amy E. Smith, 20, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Jackie Warren, Etna Green (three counts); Rachell Hatfield, Warsaw; (September) David Mullins, Mentone; (August) Douglas Clingerman, Pierceton; (May) David Mullins, Mentone (three counts).
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (February) Joseph Whitley, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespassing - (February) Shawn Church, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - (January) Karl Waugh, Leesburg.
False Informing - (January) Tomasita Bettinger, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (January) Tomasita Bettinger, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (October) Rodney L. Perry, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (October) Saul Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (October) Saul Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Battery - (August) Janel Musslewhite, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (August) Kristy McQuarter, Leesburg; Roland Garza, Warsaw; (May) Kristy McQuarter, Leesburg.
Public Intoxication - (August) Ray Warren, Cromwell.
Invasion Of Privacy - (July) William Wetzel, Syracuse.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (June) Angel Cruz, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - (June) Angel Cruz, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Brenda Slone, Ind. 19S, Bourbon, v. Allen R. Martindale, DPM, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for alleged medical negligence, plus punitive damages. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Calvarylit/Household/Mastercard v. Martin and Mary Hernandez, East Old Colony Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,346.98 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee to Citibank Mastercard, v. Jason Richard Nellis, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $750 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Michael R. Stroh, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake, and Amy Stroh Gebert, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $2,468.23 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Dwayne L. and Susan K. Kitson, $3,323.85, and William R. Jr. and Angela J. Gossett, East Washington Road, Pierceton, $3,673.36.
• Madison Community Bank v. Randall C. Hollon, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster, and Rebecca S. Hollon, Sturgis, Mich. Plaintiff seeks $46,385.83 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Kevin and Dawn Walker, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,280.12 due on contract, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and possession of mobile home.
• First Select Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Diana L. Wade, North CR 800E, Syracuse, $1,636.62, and Terry L. Jodry, Syracuse, $3,796.69.
• Firstar Finance Co. v. Ricky R. Richardson, North Kern Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,885.66 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Horizon Bank v. Neal M. Beachy, West CR 400N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $7,424.32 due on credit card account, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co Inc. v. South Bend Ramada Inn, also known as South Hotel Inc. Plaintiff seeks $7,558.88 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Leeann A. Schnetzler, Angola. Plaintiff seeks $4,569.24 due on contract.
• Providian National Bank v. Joann Beachy, West CR 400N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $4,981.46 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Manns
Ronald and Sherry Manns, South CR 300E, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 18, 1982, and separated Feb. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank v. Todd J. Guiff. Plaintiff awarded $7,104.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Mercury Finance Co. v. Gary and Deborah Green. Plaintiff awarded $3,631 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. v. Donna K. Dials. Plaintiff awarded $1,363.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: William E. Brown, $3,954.53; Patrick and Joeann Page, $4,378.41; and Anisha J. Alexander, $6,214.85.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Hearold Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $8,170.58, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Carl Schuster. Plaintiff awarded $2,297.13 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people, plus interest and court costs: Christina L. Gregory, $4,064.50; Charles E. Summerlot II, $4,866.53; and Altha C. Vickers, $5,224.20.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people, plus interest and court costs: Melissa Bullington, $6,081.99, and Aimee Gossett, $6,110.53.
• Lucille Lung v. Blanche Riddle. Real estate in question is partitioned between Lung and Riddle, with each granted sole title to her portion.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people, plus interest and court costs: Daniel L. Hawkins, $5,131.15, and Eddie W. and Rhonda K. Blanton, $20,590.98.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• William Chapel, Steve Hagen, Dick Cole and Mike Wood v. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard and Phyllis Carman.
• City of Warsaw v. Dallas and Sandra Kimes.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• The First National Bank of Keystone v. Ronald D. Bradford and Lake City Bank.
• Providian National Bank v. John R. Rupe.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. v. Steven Bennett.
• United Recovery Services v. Madeline P. Nine.
• National City Bank v. Steven Salzwedel.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Joy C. and Bruce M. Barton. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $233 per week in child support. March 15.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bank One/NA v. David and Londa Davidson, Muncie, and John and Jane Doe, North CR 300E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $259,136.73 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.
• Sandra Gray v. Robert Hoppus, East Oriole Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 17, 1999, auto accident on Main Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Troy A. and Mary Ann Musick, South Jackson Street, Nappanee, and Emergent Mortgage Corp., doing business as Homegold. Plaintiff seeks $40,830.76 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.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., v. Mark D. Pozorski, West Main Street, Warsaw, and Consolidated Mortgage & Financial Services Corp. and Master Financial Inc. Plaintiff seeks $66,669.96 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.
• Michael and Sally Seitner v. Janell L. Gross, Yale Street, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 6, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of CR 700W and Ind. 25. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Benjamin F. England Jr. v. Geri Slaymaker, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,586.03 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• First Union National Bank of Delaware, formerly known as Home Equity Bank/NA, v. Billy Ray Crum, South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $75,329.90 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.
• Stanz Foodservice Inc. v. Gordy's Sub Pubs Inc., South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $12,087.75 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Merry S. Adams, North CR 950W, Pierceton, and Charles F. Cramer, Fort Wayne, $16,206.77, and Jerry L. Flatter Jr., North Lakeview Drive, Warsaw, $3,410.54.
• Doyle W. Gunter and Perry L. Morton v. Dale E. Boggs, East CR 450S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from alleged negligently applied weed killer in a field adjacent to plaintiffs' property in which thousands of trees were damaged or killed. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brown
Tracy Lynn Brown, South Sherman Street, Warsaw, and Todd Lynn Brown, South Scott Street, Warsaw. They were married March 21, 1994, and separated Nov. 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Clingerman
Electa J. Clingerman, North Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell, and Douglas D. Clingerman, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married March 26, 1998, and separated June 3, 2000. There is one minor child.
Cloud
Rebecca Lynn Cloud, South Main Street, Etna Green, and Randy Kenneth Cloud, Argos. They were married March 22, 1993, and separated Feb. 13, 2001. There is one minor child.
Conley
Crystal Conley, North CR 700E, Leesburg, and Steve Conley, EMS B61I1 Lane, Warsaw. They were married June 8, 1999, and separated March 13, 2001. There is one minor child.
Hollenbaugh
Angie and Mark A. Hollenbaugh, East CR 1150S, South Whitley. They were married Oct. 26, 1991, and separated March 14, 2001. There are three minor children.
Lechlitner
Suzanne and Dennis Lechlitner, West Wildwood Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 25, 1986, and separated March 13, 2001. There is one minor child.
Manns
Amanda and Josh Manns, South CR 775E, South Whitley. They were married July 13, 2000, and separated Feb. 1, 2001. There are two minor children.
Morrison
Jennifer Lynn Morrison, West Shutt Avenue, Silver Lake, and Daniel Lee Morrison, Middlebury. They were married Sept. 27, 1996, and separated Jan. 23, 2001. There are no minor children.
Overmyer
Wendy Lea Overmyer, Flamingo Drive, Warsaw, and Christopher Overmyer, Westville. They were married Jan. 17, 2000, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Herbert Shepherd, East CR 1150S, North Manchester, and Tammy J. Shepherd, East CR 900S, South Whitley. They were married July 12, 1991, and separated Jan. 20, 2001. There is one minor child.
Townsend
Jerri Townsend, East CR 400N, Pierceton, and Thomas Townsend, Meadows, Nappanee. They were married Oct. 28, 1995, and separated March 14, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Associates Financial Service Inc., now known as Citifinancial Service, v. Bill and Edna Poe. Plaintiff awarded $4,566.31, plus court costs.
• Nationscredit Home Equity Services Corp. v. Heidi Kuhn and Mary Schmidt. Plaintiff awarded $44,060.98 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.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Stacy R. and Keith Patches, $5,398.60, Stephenie R. Shepherd, $3,437.43.
• Colorado Capital Investments Inc. v. David L. Piper. Plaintiff awarded $3,156.11 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Triad Financial Corp. v. Robert D. Yocum. Plaintiff awarded $11,851.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• John Myers v. Neal Oswald. Plaintiff awarded $7,000 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Jack and Joyce Hicks, et al. This case is dismissed as to David D. and Dee A. Kotterman only.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Dana Allen v. Mary Cox and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co.. This case is dismissed as to Meridian only.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Esmeralda (former name Garza Anquiano restored) and Arturo Rangel. March 15.
• Kathleen E. and Randall L. Packer. March 15.
• Amy Nicole (former name Miller restored) and Brent Allen Byrer. March 20.
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.
• Floyd Jr. and Lori Cissom, 4075 N. Westwood St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,470. Debts: $109,843.
• Antrice Durr, 1512 Madison St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,100. Debts: $53,600.
• Christine McAllister, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #203, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $30,210. Debts: $44,018.
• Shannon Music, also known as Shannon Rouch and as Shannon Mathis, 1692 E. CR 200N #111, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,790. Debts: $41,454. [[In-content Ad]]
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