Times-Union Court News 03-30-1999
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
- Justin David Curtis, 22, and Laura Lee Lozier, 20, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
- Bret Allen Torpy, 20, and Ann Marie Francis, 24, both of South CR 700W, Mentone.
- Michael Stuart Hubbard, 30, Alexandria, Va., and Carol A. Feddeler, 30, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw.
- Jeffrey Allen Cox, 29, and Anita Lynn Eberly, 21, both of EMS T4 Lane, North Webster.
- Daniel Lee Clay, 29, Argonne Road, Warsaw, and Christina Marie Gaston, 24, West Canal Street, Winona Lake.
- James Allen Gause Jr., 29, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Shannon June Sprunger, 28, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake.
- Chad Jeremy Romack, 25, and Christine Lynn Kruit, 26, both of South Oak Street, Warsaw.
- Daniel Lopez Rubalcava, 22, and Juana Saldibar, 20, both of Inverness Point, Warsaw.
- Jeremy Lee Horn, 22, East CR 850S, Claypool, and Erin Marie Goodman, 19, East CR 750S, Pierceton.
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 March were Dawn E. Pruitt, 24, Silver Lake; Lawrence W. Manuel, 17, Pierceton; Richard W. Kidd, 18, Syracuse; Adam K. Smith, 18, Mentone; Francis D. Guerin, 49, Silver Lake; Eric B. Carlin, 17, Mentone; and Blaine W. Goon, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Anton P. Seban, 22, Larwill; David E. McClelland, 26, North Webster; and William A. Phillips, 40, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in January was Joshua J. Lantz, 19, North Webster.
Fined $27 in October were Shelly L. Furnivall, 18, Mentone, and Justin A. Brinegar, 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August was Jay L. Urbin, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in July was Jeffery J. Oswalt, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September was John K. Landis, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Kim N. Nguyen, 23, Syracuse; Larry F. Hairrell, 55, Warsaw; Cynthia A. Schaefer, 37, Warsaw; and Erubey Chairez, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Phillip E. Marsh, 49, Nappanee; Richard L. Clark, 40, Warsaw; and Kathyryne K. Thomas, 35, North Webster.
Fined $12 in December was Lee A. Brown, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Kristina M. Ogden, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Joshua T. Peace, 25, Leesburg.
Fined $10 in October was Michael B. Stackhouse, 27, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March were Michael T. Breault, 40, Warsaw, and Dayton E. Stantz, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Roger A. Lambright, 48, Syracuse; Tim L. Jarrell, 33, Pierceton; and Angela A. Honeycutt, 34, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in December was Mark A. Haywood, 42, North Webster.
Fined $7 in November was Heather M. Endicott, 21, Winona Lake.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Jon M. Scott, 26, Bourbon.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Robert L. Randall, 62, Warsaw, and Douglas L. Hahey, 52, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in March was Michael S. Gibson, 16, Claypool.
Fined $7 in February was Daniel W. Smith, 49, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was John B. Harrold, 28, Rochester.
Fined $7 in February was Hediberto Silvestre, 23, Winona Lake.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $25 in February was William Long, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Joshua J. Lantz, 19, North Webster.
Fined $7 in November was Matt S. Isaacs, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Anna M. Groves, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November was Jose Moyotl, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in October was Gene H. Denz, 20, Winona Lake.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in November was Christopher D. Geese, 22, Cromwell.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Justin A. Brinegar, 17, North Webster.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Joshua J. Lantz, 19, North Webster.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in September was Matthew J. Wadkins, 19, Leesburg.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was Michael W. Hirshey, 27, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Josh E. Parish, 15, Cromwell.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Raymond A. Bricker, 53, Syracuse; and Harvey L. Hayes, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was April M. Rodriguez, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in September was James H. Heckaman, 47, Milford.
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) Susan D. Hamman, 34, Milford; Matthew A. Lehman, 25, Pierceton; Craig A. Good, 29, Warsaw; David R. Creekmore, 22, Leesburg; Erica L. Auker, 16, North Webster; Patricia L. Hedington, 30, Mentone; (February) Michael E. Oswald, 18, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
- Alma J. Weimer died Sept. 29, 1997, at the age of 95, leaving an estate valued at $358,418.80 Beneficiary: Marie E. Cripe, daughter, Ranch Road, Warsaw.
- Ralph J. Long died Jan. 12, 1998, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $630,134. Beneficiary: Aleta F. Long, spouse, South CR 950W, Etna Green.
- Kenneth I. Goodman died Aug. 25, 1998, at the age of 88, leaving an estate valued at $204,331.29. Beneficiaries: St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.; Judy Longnecker, no relation, Elkhart; Anita Hiers, no relation, Mentone; Larry W. Holmes, no relation, Rozella Road, Warsaw; Eugene Bennett, South Etna Street, Etna Green, and Donald Bennett, nephew, South Main Street, Etna Green; Gwendel Bennett, nephew, Phillips Street, Warsaw; Marie Mock, niece, North Front Street, Syracuse; Richard Brown, nephew, Austin Drive, Warsaw; Nancy Ebersole, niece, Shaumon, N.J.; Marilyn Miller, niece, Homestead, Fla.; Wesley Godfrey, stepson, Coldwater, Mich.; Vernon R. Goodman, grandnephew, Rowlett, Texas; Kenneth C. and Charles R. Goodman, grandnephews, both of Longview, Texas; David P. Goodman, grandnephew, Tyler, Texas; Lamont A. and Lamar A. Bennett, grandnephews, both of East Seventh Street, North Manchester; Lisa R. Bennett, grandniece, MD Acres, Nappanee; Stephen and Matthew Wolf, grandnephews, both of Toledo, Ohio; and Melanie Williams, grandniece, Miamisburg, Ohio.
- Dorothy E. McCammon died Jan. 13, 1999, at the age of 82, leaving an estate valued at $175,000. Beneficiaries: Timothy K. McCammon, son, Old Road 30E, Warsaw; Trinda A. Barocas, granddaughter, Terre Haute; Steven L. McCammon, grandson, Lafayette; and Jeffrey A. McCammon, grandson, Greencastle.
• Catherine Lucille Kehler died Sept. 26, 1993, at the age of 81, leaving an estate valued at $133,322.31. Beneficiaries: Clair Douglas Kehler, son, Warsaw; Christopher D. Kehler, grandson, Warsaw; Shawn Leigh Long, granddaughter, North CR 800W, Warsaw; Mitchell Ryan Kehler, grandson, Indianapolis; Nancy Schuler, niece, Rt. 2, North Manchester; Geraldine Shanahan, sister, West Ninth Street, North Manchester; Edna Trumann, friend, North Union Street, Warsaw.
- Fred J. Boggs died July 17, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $1,973,905. Beneficiary: Doris R. Boggs, spouse, Westcreek Drive, Warsaw.
- George R. Gardner died Nov. 10, 1997, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $252,724.50. Beneficiary: Vincent M. Leo, no relation, Goshen.
- Earle N. Miller died Dec. 23, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $1,237,494. Beneficiaries: Mabel Miller, spouse; Barbara L. Floyd, daughter; and Prince of Peach Lutheran Church.
- Donald L. Arnold died Jan. 3, 1998, at the age of 73, leaving an estate valued at $884,081.42. Beneficiaries: Helen Arnold, spouse, Silver Lake; Robert L. Arnold, son and trustee of the Donald Lowell Arnold Credit-Shelter Trust, Fort Wayne; and Robert L. Arnold, son and trustee of the Donald Lowell Arnold Marital Qualified Terminal Interest Trust.
- Anna L. Pressel died Jan. 11, 1998, at the age of 73, leaving an estate valued at $179,666.58. Beneficiary: The Anna L. Pressel Revocable Living Trust.
- Robert A. Simpson died March 21, 1998, at the age of 71, leaving an estate valued at $1,983,624.04. Beneficiaries: Donna Jean Simpson, spouse, Miner Drive, Warsaw, and First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee.
- Charles E. Osborn died March 3, 1998, at the age of 72, leaving an estate valued at $602,982.92. Beneficiary: Phyllis M. Osborn, spouse and trustee of the Osborn Trust, EMS C24E Lane, Warsaw.
- Shannon Makey Fletcher died Feb. 21, 1998, at the age of 48, leaving an estate valued at $112,170.44. Beneficiaries: Vincent Duane and Eric Shannon Fletcher, sons, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
- The Bank of New York vs. Michael J. and Robin J. Brown, EMS D25A Lane, Syracuse, and Transamerica Financial Service, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $74,008.22 due on note, 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.
- William Bockman, doing business as Bockman Bros. Painting Service, vs. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprise, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,797.38 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
- Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Michael G. Terrell, Tinkey Road, Mentone, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,898.75 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
- New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Beatrice Perez, King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $5,963.75 due on account, plus court costs.
- Hoosier Insurance Co. vs. Darrell B. Ruch, Bison Ridge, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 as paid to Piki Investments Inc. after a 1998 incident in which Ruch admitted taking money from Pizza King, which is owned by Piki Investments. Deposits totaling more than $11,205.05 were determined missing. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees, interest and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
- Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Delbert E. Eikenberry. Plaintiff awarded $860.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Mathew Wadkins, $6,663.38; Clara Gorman, $7,992.08; Larry B. Sheets, $5,183.44; and Amanda Dean, $8,013.11.
- Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Wendy Swanson Bailey. Plaintiff awarded $3,452.02 by default, plus interest, $20 in attorney fees and court costs.
- Greg Smith vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeal. Decision on variance ordered reversed.
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Rose M. Noell. Plaintiff awarded $9,002.33, plus interest and court costs.
- First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, vs. John Adams. Plaintiff awarded $1,784.49, plus interest and court costs.
- Providian National Bank vs. Mary J. Hughes. Plaintiff awarded $4,682.24, plus interest and court costs.
- Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Brad and Susan L. Stidams and Household Finance Corp. Plaintiff awarded $119,064.14 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.
- Lake City Bank vs. Mark J. McCormack. Plaintiff awarded $7,714.89, plus interest and court costs.
- Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Mark and Stacy L. Klosowski. Plaintiff awarded $11,907.51 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- First National Bank of Chicago vs. Donald W. and Lillie D. Hicks. Plaintiff awarded $64,466.61 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
- Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. vs. Franklin D. and Shelly Heins, et al. Plaintiff awarded $59,798, plus $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs, interest and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
- Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. James E. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $31,004.95 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Marshal Crawford vs. Terry Williams.
- David A. and June Hook vs. John Cantrell and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Group.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Randolph C. Corcoran.
- National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Jane A. Richardson and James J. Bohlin Jr.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
- Tammy L. and Kenneth Wright. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. March 11.
• Heidi R. (former name Moore restored) and Charles E. Stidams. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. March 12.
- Renee L. and Michael C. Tooley. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. March 16.
- Michelle R. and Robert M. Brunson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $102 per week in child support. March 17.
- Tammi K. (former name Allen restored) and Kevin J. Raisler. Mother awarded custody of couple's two children. Father ordered to pay $193 per week in child support. March 19.
- Dale Allen Tennant and Christine Lynn (former name Mink restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $185 per week in child support. March 23.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
- Gail Mast vs. Gregory and Kelli De St. Jean, Valparaiso, and any other persons claiming any interest in the real estate described. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to property at Enchanted Hills.
- American General Finance vs. Inette M. Chandler, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,264.68 due on note, plus interest and court costs.
- Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis vs. the estate of David A. Forney Sr., Linda, David Jr., Robert E. and James A. Forney and Dawn M. Fisher. Plaintiff seeks $72,000 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
- Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Lowell G. and Synthia S. Showalter, EMS D25A Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks removal of greenhouse from residence, plus court costs, and that monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
- Linda McGuire vs. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., a division of Boehringer Mannheim, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from use of alleged negligently manufactured hip prostheses. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
- Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Timothy Treesh, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
- IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Gary Alan and Diana Sanders, East CR 700N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $114,563.55 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
- NBD Bank/NA vs. Brandon Prater, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Missy Prater, East Walnut Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $11,941.05 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
- Kosciusko County Health Department vs. George Susan, Neck City, Mo. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with order for repairs to the private sewage disposal system on property on EMS B6 Lane, Tippecanoe Township, and that fines be assessed until compliance is made.
- Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Charles and Goldie Bowen, Muncie. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring repairs to a residence on EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, be made to bring property into compliance with health department standards.
- James Walmer vs. Brenda Baldridge, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $115 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
- Peoples Federal Savings Bank of Dekalb County vs. Kyle S. Twigg, South CR 700E, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $32,978.65 due on promissory notes, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Adams Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. vs. Frauhiger Realty Co., East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,475.62 due on account, plus court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien.
Marriage Dissolutions
Aldridge
Gwinda G. Aldridge, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Robert C. Aldridge, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 1991, and separated April 27, 1998. There are no minor children.
Bolinger
Lisa Marie and Andrew I. Bolinger, East Park Avenue, Winona Lake. They were married Jan. 1, 1998, and separated March 17, 1999. There are two minor children.
Clayton
Barney R. and Cinda Clayton, North Woodland Acres, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 14, 1991, and separated March 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Endicott
Richard A. Endicott, South Packerton Road, Claypool, and Frankie Y. Endicott, Kenova, W.Va. They were married Oct. 18, 1990, and separated Dec. 18, 1998. There are two minor children.
Frantz
Julie Frantz, South County Farm Road, Warsaw, and Steven Frantz, East Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1990, and separated Oct. 19, 1998. There are six minor children.
Irvine
Sharmalee Irvine, North Yale Street, Mentone, and Dennis Edward Irvine, Ind. 15, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 23, 1991, and separated Feb. 27, 1999. There are two minor children.
Ousley
Paula K. and Willard Ousley, both of Kosciusko County. They were married April 4, 1976, and separated Feb. 7, 1999. There are no minor children.
Walls
Todd W. and Janie R. Walls, North CR 850E, Leesburg. They were married June 5, 1993, and separated March 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Weirick
April Weirick, West Swick Road, Claypool, and Jeffrey C. Weirick, South CR 100E, Claypool. They were married Aug. 4, 1995, and separated Feb. 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wood
Jennifer Nicole Wood, West Market Street, Pierceton, and Kim Alan Wood, West Grant Street, North Manchester. They were married July 11, of a year not indicated, and separated Jan. 31, 1999. There are no minor children.
Yoder
Mary Elizabeth and Dennis Yoder, both of Kosciusko County. They were married March 9, 1989, and separated Dec. 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
- U.S. Bank National Association vs. Alvin W. and Jennifer Sue Prater. Plaintiff awarded $75,574.14 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.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
- Economy Auto Sales of Knox Inc. vs. Angel D. Cavendar. Judgment vacated and case dismissed.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
- Ellen L. and Gordon Hackworth vs. Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.
- Marty D. Brock vs. Michael J. Frame.
- Deloris and Joe Rose vs. Holiday Bowling Lanes.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
- Holiday Hospitality Corp., formerly known as Holiday Inns Inc., vs. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc. and Hostmark Management Group.
- Morequity vs. Mary and Richard Abbott.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
- Alan and Rebecca Coplin. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $200 per month in child support. March 18.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
- Deborah A. and Robert L. Lackey.
- Robert and Mary Logan Shelton.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
- Justin David Curtis, 22, and Laura Lee Lozier, 20, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
- Bret Allen Torpy, 20, and Ann Marie Francis, 24, both of South CR 700W, Mentone.
- Michael Stuart Hubbard, 30, Alexandria, Va., and Carol A. Feddeler, 30, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw.
- Jeffrey Allen Cox, 29, and Anita Lynn Eberly, 21, both of EMS T4 Lane, North Webster.
- Daniel Lee Clay, 29, Argonne Road, Warsaw, and Christina Marie Gaston, 24, West Canal Street, Winona Lake.
- James Allen Gause Jr., 29, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Shannon June Sprunger, 28, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake.
- Chad Jeremy Romack, 25, and Christine Lynn Kruit, 26, both of South Oak Street, Warsaw.
- Daniel Lopez Rubalcava, 22, and Juana Saldibar, 20, both of Inverness Point, Warsaw.
- Jeremy Lee Horn, 22, East CR 850S, Claypool, and Erin Marie Goodman, 19, East CR 750S, Pierceton.
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 March were Dawn E. Pruitt, 24, Silver Lake; Lawrence W. Manuel, 17, Pierceton; Richard W. Kidd, 18, Syracuse; Adam K. Smith, 18, Mentone; Francis D. Guerin, 49, Silver Lake; Eric B. Carlin, 17, Mentone; and Blaine W. Goon, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Anton P. Seban, 22, Larwill; David E. McClelland, 26, North Webster; and William A. Phillips, 40, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in January was Joshua J. Lantz, 19, North Webster.
Fined $27 in October were Shelly L. Furnivall, 18, Mentone, and Justin A. Brinegar, 17, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August was Jay L. Urbin, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in July was Jeffery J. Oswalt, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September was John K. Landis, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Kim N. Nguyen, 23, Syracuse; Larry F. Hairrell, 55, Warsaw; Cynthia A. Schaefer, 37, Warsaw; and Erubey Chairez, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Phillip E. Marsh, 49, Nappanee; Richard L. Clark, 40, Warsaw; and Kathyryne K. Thomas, 35, North Webster.
Fined $12 in December was Lee A. Brown, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Kristina M. Ogden, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Joshua T. Peace, 25, Leesburg.
Fined $10 in October was Michael B. Stackhouse, 27, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March were Michael T. Breault, 40, Warsaw, and Dayton E. Stantz, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Roger A. Lambright, 48, Syracuse; Tim L. Jarrell, 33, Pierceton; and Angela A. Honeycutt, 34, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in December was Mark A. Haywood, 42, North Webster.
Fined $7 in November was Heather M. Endicott, 21, Winona Lake.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Jon M. Scott, 26, Bourbon.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Robert L. Randall, 62, Warsaw, and Douglas L. Hahey, 52, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in March was Michael S. Gibson, 16, Claypool.
Fined $7 in February was Daniel W. Smith, 49, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was John B. Harrold, 28, Rochester.
Fined $7 in February was Hediberto Silvestre, 23, Winona Lake.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $25 in February was William Long, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Joshua J. Lantz, 19, North Webster.
Fined $7 in November was Matt S. Isaacs, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Anna M. Groves, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November was Jose Moyotl, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in October was Gene H. Denz, 20, Winona Lake.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in November was Christopher D. Geese, 22, Cromwell.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Justin A. Brinegar, 17, North Webster.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Joshua J. Lantz, 19, North Webster.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in September was Matthew J. Wadkins, 19, Leesburg.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was Michael W. Hirshey, 27, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Josh E. Parish, 15, Cromwell.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Raymond A. Bricker, 53, Syracuse; and Harvey L. Hayes, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was April M. Rodriguez, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in September was James H. Heckaman, 47, Milford.
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) Susan D. Hamman, 34, Milford; Matthew A. Lehman, 25, Pierceton; Craig A. Good, 29, Warsaw; David R. Creekmore, 22, Leesburg; Erica L. Auker, 16, North Webster; Patricia L. Hedington, 30, Mentone; (February) Michael E. Oswald, 18, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
- Alma J. Weimer died Sept. 29, 1997, at the age of 95, leaving an estate valued at $358,418.80 Beneficiary: Marie E. Cripe, daughter, Ranch Road, Warsaw.
- Ralph J. Long died Jan. 12, 1998, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $630,134. Beneficiary: Aleta F. Long, spouse, South CR 950W, Etna Green.
- Kenneth I. Goodman died Aug. 25, 1998, at the age of 88, leaving an estate valued at $204,331.29. Beneficiaries: St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.; Judy Longnecker, no relation, Elkhart; Anita Hiers, no relation, Mentone; Larry W. Holmes, no relation, Rozella Road, Warsaw; Eugene Bennett, South Etna Street, Etna Green, and Donald Bennett, nephew, South Main Street, Etna Green; Gwendel Bennett, nephew, Phillips Street, Warsaw; Marie Mock, niece, North Front Street, Syracuse; Richard Brown, nephew, Austin Drive, Warsaw; Nancy Ebersole, niece, Shaumon, N.J.; Marilyn Miller, niece, Homestead, Fla.; Wesley Godfrey, stepson, Coldwater, Mich.; Vernon R. Goodman, grandnephew, Rowlett, Texas; Kenneth C. and Charles R. Goodman, grandnephews, both of Longview, Texas; David P. Goodman, grandnephew, Tyler, Texas; Lamont A. and Lamar A. Bennett, grandnephews, both of East Seventh Street, North Manchester; Lisa R. Bennett, grandniece, MD Acres, Nappanee; Stephen and Matthew Wolf, grandnephews, both of Toledo, Ohio; and Melanie Williams, grandniece, Miamisburg, Ohio.
- Dorothy E. McCammon died Jan. 13, 1999, at the age of 82, leaving an estate valued at $175,000. Beneficiaries: Timothy K. McCammon, son, Old Road 30E, Warsaw; Trinda A. Barocas, granddaughter, Terre Haute; Steven L. McCammon, grandson, Lafayette; and Jeffrey A. McCammon, grandson, Greencastle.
• Catherine Lucille Kehler died Sept. 26, 1993, at the age of 81, leaving an estate valued at $133,322.31. Beneficiaries: Clair Douglas Kehler, son, Warsaw; Christopher D. Kehler, grandson, Warsaw; Shawn Leigh Long, granddaughter, North CR 800W, Warsaw; Mitchell Ryan Kehler, grandson, Indianapolis; Nancy Schuler, niece, Rt. 2, North Manchester; Geraldine Shanahan, sister, West Ninth Street, North Manchester; Edna Trumann, friend, North Union Street, Warsaw.
- Fred J. Boggs died July 17, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $1,973,905. Beneficiary: Doris R. Boggs, spouse, Westcreek Drive, Warsaw.
- George R. Gardner died Nov. 10, 1997, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $252,724.50. Beneficiary: Vincent M. Leo, no relation, Goshen.
- Earle N. Miller died Dec. 23, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $1,237,494. Beneficiaries: Mabel Miller, spouse; Barbara L. Floyd, daughter; and Prince of Peach Lutheran Church.
- Donald L. Arnold died Jan. 3, 1998, at the age of 73, leaving an estate valued at $884,081.42. Beneficiaries: Helen Arnold, spouse, Silver Lake; Robert L. Arnold, son and trustee of the Donald Lowell Arnold Credit-Shelter Trust, Fort Wayne; and Robert L. Arnold, son and trustee of the Donald Lowell Arnold Marital Qualified Terminal Interest Trust.
- Anna L. Pressel died Jan. 11, 1998, at the age of 73, leaving an estate valued at $179,666.58. Beneficiary: The Anna L. Pressel Revocable Living Trust.
- Robert A. Simpson died March 21, 1998, at the age of 71, leaving an estate valued at $1,983,624.04. Beneficiaries: Donna Jean Simpson, spouse, Miner Drive, Warsaw, and First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee.
- Charles E. Osborn died March 3, 1998, at the age of 72, leaving an estate valued at $602,982.92. Beneficiary: Phyllis M. Osborn, spouse and trustee of the Osborn Trust, EMS C24E Lane, Warsaw.
- Shannon Makey Fletcher died Feb. 21, 1998, at the age of 48, leaving an estate valued at $112,170.44. Beneficiaries: Vincent Duane and Eric Shannon Fletcher, sons, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
- The Bank of New York vs. Michael J. and Robin J. Brown, EMS D25A Lane, Syracuse, and Transamerica Financial Service, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $74,008.22 due on note, 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.
- William Bockman, doing business as Bockman Bros. Painting Service, vs. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprise, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,797.38 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
- Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Michael G. Terrell, Tinkey Road, Mentone, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,898.75 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
- New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Beatrice Perez, King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $5,963.75 due on account, plus court costs.
- Hoosier Insurance Co. vs. Darrell B. Ruch, Bison Ridge, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 as paid to Piki Investments Inc. after a 1998 incident in which Ruch admitted taking money from Pizza King, which is owned by Piki Investments. Deposits totaling more than $11,205.05 were determined missing. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees, interest and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
- Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Delbert E. Eikenberry. Plaintiff awarded $860.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Mathew Wadkins, $6,663.38; Clara Gorman, $7,992.08; Larry B. Sheets, $5,183.44; and Amanda Dean, $8,013.11.
- Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Wendy Swanson Bailey. Plaintiff awarded $3,452.02 by default, plus interest, $20 in attorney fees and court costs.
- Greg Smith vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeal. Decision on variance ordered reversed.
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Rose M. Noell. Plaintiff awarded $9,002.33, plus interest and court costs.
- First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, vs. John Adams. Plaintiff awarded $1,784.49, plus interest and court costs.
- Providian National Bank vs. Mary J. Hughes. Plaintiff awarded $4,682.24, plus interest and court costs.
- Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Brad and Susan L. Stidams and Household Finance Corp. Plaintiff awarded $119,064.14 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.
- Lake City Bank vs. Mark J. McCormack. Plaintiff awarded $7,714.89, plus interest and court costs.
- Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Mark and Stacy L. Klosowski. Plaintiff awarded $11,907.51 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- First National Bank of Chicago vs. Donald W. and Lillie D. Hicks. Plaintiff awarded $64,466.61 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
- Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. vs. Franklin D. and Shelly Heins, et al. Plaintiff awarded $59,798, plus $1,000 in attorney fees, court costs, interest and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
- Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. James E. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $31,004.95 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Marshal Crawford vs. Terry Williams.
- David A. and June Hook vs. John Cantrell and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Group.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Randolph C. Corcoran.
- National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Jane A. Richardson and James J. Bohlin Jr.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
- Tammy L. and Kenneth Wright. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. March 11.
• Heidi R. (former name Moore restored) and Charles E. Stidams. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. March 12.
- Renee L. and Michael C. Tooley. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. March 16.
- Michelle R. and Robert M. Brunson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $102 per week in child support. March 17.
- Tammi K. (former name Allen restored) and Kevin J. Raisler. Mother awarded custody of couple's two children. Father ordered to pay $193 per week in child support. March 19.
- Dale Allen Tennant and Christine Lynn (former name Mink restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $185 per week in child support. March 23.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
- Gail Mast vs. Gregory and Kelli De St. Jean, Valparaiso, and any other persons claiming any interest in the real estate described. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to property at Enchanted Hills.
- American General Finance vs. Inette M. Chandler, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,264.68 due on note, plus interest and court costs.
- Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis vs. the estate of David A. Forney Sr., Linda, David Jr., Robert E. and James A. Forney and Dawn M. Fisher. Plaintiff seeks $72,000 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
- Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Lowell G. and Synthia S. Showalter, EMS D25A Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks removal of greenhouse from residence, plus court costs, and that monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
- Linda McGuire vs. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., a division of Boehringer Mannheim, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from use of alleged negligently manufactured hip prostheses. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
- Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Timothy Treesh, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
- IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Gary Alan and Diana Sanders, East CR 700N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $114,563.55 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
- NBD Bank/NA vs. Brandon Prater, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Missy Prater, East Walnut Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $11,941.05 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
- Kosciusko County Health Department vs. George Susan, Neck City, Mo. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with order for repairs to the private sewage disposal system on property on EMS B6 Lane, Tippecanoe Township, and that fines be assessed until compliance is made.
- Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Charles and Goldie Bowen, Muncie. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring repairs to a residence on EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, be made to bring property into compliance with health department standards.
- James Walmer vs. Brenda Baldridge, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $115 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
- Peoples Federal Savings Bank of Dekalb County vs. Kyle S. Twigg, South CR 700E, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $32,978.65 due on promissory notes, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Adams Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. vs. Frauhiger Realty Co., East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,475.62 due on account, plus court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien.
Marriage Dissolutions
Aldridge
Gwinda G. Aldridge, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Robert C. Aldridge, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 1991, and separated April 27, 1998. There are no minor children.
Bolinger
Lisa Marie and Andrew I. Bolinger, East Park Avenue, Winona Lake. They were married Jan. 1, 1998, and separated March 17, 1999. There are two minor children.
Clayton
Barney R. and Cinda Clayton, North Woodland Acres, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 14, 1991, and separated March 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Endicott
Richard A. Endicott, South Packerton Road, Claypool, and Frankie Y. Endicott, Kenova, W.Va. They were married Oct. 18, 1990, and separated Dec. 18, 1998. There are two minor children.
Frantz
Julie Frantz, South County Farm Road, Warsaw, and Steven Frantz, East Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1990, and separated Oct. 19, 1998. There are six minor children.
Irvine
Sharmalee Irvine, North Yale Street, Mentone, and Dennis Edward Irvine, Ind. 15, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 23, 1991, and separated Feb. 27, 1999. There are two minor children.
Ousley
Paula K. and Willard Ousley, both of Kosciusko County. They were married April 4, 1976, and separated Feb. 7, 1999. There are no minor children.
Walls
Todd W. and Janie R. Walls, North CR 850E, Leesburg. They were married June 5, 1993, and separated March 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Weirick
April Weirick, West Swick Road, Claypool, and Jeffrey C. Weirick, South CR 100E, Claypool. They were married Aug. 4, 1995, and separated Feb. 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wood
Jennifer Nicole Wood, West Market Street, Pierceton, and Kim Alan Wood, West Grant Street, North Manchester. They were married July 11, of a year not indicated, and separated Jan. 31, 1999. There are no minor children.
Yoder
Mary Elizabeth and Dennis Yoder, both of Kosciusko County. They were married March 9, 1989, and separated Dec. 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
- U.S. Bank National Association vs. Alvin W. and Jennifer Sue Prater. Plaintiff awarded $75,574.14 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.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
- Economy Auto Sales of Knox Inc. vs. Angel D. Cavendar. Judgment vacated and case dismissed.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
- Ellen L. and Gordon Hackworth vs. Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.
- Marty D. Brock vs. Michael J. Frame.
- Deloris and Joe Rose vs. Holiday Bowling Lanes.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
- Holiday Hospitality Corp., formerly known as Holiday Inns Inc., vs. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc. and Hostmark Management Group.
- Morequity vs. Mary and Richard Abbott.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
- Alan and Rebecca Coplin. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $200 per month in child support. March 18.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
- Deborah A. and Robert L. Lackey.
- Robert and Mary Logan Shelton.
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