Times-Union Court News 04-04-2000
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Shane Ryan Staley, 26, and Christi Sue Vickery, 26, both of EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw.
• Joseph O. Kuhns, 21, Plymouth Goshen Trail, Nappanee, and LeAnna Miller, 21, North CR 900W, Nappanee.
• Jeremiah DeWayne Busz, 21, and Brandy Nicole Waldridge, 21, both of North Union Street, Warsaw.
• Ben Jacob Wolf, 23, Collyer, Kansas,and Katie Ruth Beachler, 17, South CR 600W, Claypool.
• Stuart E. Furbee, 46, and Karen A. Saylors, 43, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Joseph Martin Fitzpatrick, 22, and Diane Jennifer Hatch, 21, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Stephen N. Flannery, 33, South Terrace Drive, Claypool, and Misty Michelle Owens, 25, West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Matthew Philip Dick, 29, EMS C27C1 Lane, Warsaw, and Nicole Anne Ryman, East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Charles F. Lipscomb, 43, and Mary Ann Kelly, 28, both of North Tucker Street, Mentone.
• John W. Stafford, 32, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Amy Beth Wiseman, 27, North CR 375E, Warsaw.
• Gabriel T. Balazs, 39, and Donna D. Swick, 35, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Jimmy Wayne Wolfe, 26, and Penny Sellers, 37, both of East CR 100S, Pierceton.
• Ali A. Khatibi, 40, Mehri Mahboub, 35, and both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mike and Sharon Smithberger, $896, and Mike and Rebecca Walton, $609.
• Professional Account Services vs. Terry W. and Susan K. Lindsey. Plaintiff awarded $303.21.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ella and Cleo Bradley, $323.38; Vern A. Zartman, $133.46; Diane C. White, $219.87.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Joseph A. Runyon. Plaintiff awarded $559.41.
• Shamrock Village vs. Todd L. and Melissa A. Cornett. Plaintiff awarded $471.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Mast, $1,032, and Mark Osbun II, $651.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kim Huff, $704.50; Jamie Yoder, $531.56; and Theresa M. Kauffman, $1,109.35.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carlie Shepherd, $416.04; Riley Gamsby, $269.12; Virginia Slone, $63.89; Rick Denison, $117.20; Panessia Burke, $196.18; and Timothy Brown, $165.10.
• Linda Norman vs. Mickie Godsey. Plaintiff awarded $750.
• Julie Kirk vs. April Harris and Jeremy Manns. Plaintiff awarded $747.50.
• Amy Henderson vs. Mark Bell. Plaintiff awarded $600.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. Plaintiff awarded Michael J. and Judy Brainard, $277.82; Monika Cook, $126; Gilbert and Doracina Lopez, $330.79; and Annette Macklin, $125.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service Plaintiff awarded Julanna M. Allen, $193.12. and Jason L. Kitson, $352.68.
• Becky Busz Plaintiff awarded Maria Irma Villarreal, $237.36, and Ricky W. Richardson, $664.50.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. Plaintiff awarded Dana and Dawn R. Davis, $210.67, and Aaron S. Stavedahl, $261.10.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Filimaria Lopez, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March was Pamela Tucker, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $63 in February was Stanley R. Robison, 46, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in March were Betsy A. Likens, 33, Leesburg; Jason R. Hayes, 23, Winona Lake; Craig B. Becknell, 16, Warsaw; and Stacy M. Fluke, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February were Kevin E. Harsted, 30, Mentone, and Robin L. Mueller, 38, Milford.
Fined $12 in March were Jay D. Leeka, 30, Etna Green; Cori L. Hargrave, 22, Warsaw; Douglas J. Kimes, 29, Warsaw; Randy Adkins, 45, Warsaw; Shawn M. Bucher, 20, Akron; Michael P. Beard, 23, Warsaw; Shawna L. Howard, 16, Warsaw; Aaron C. Silveus, 19, Warsaw; Stephen K. Banghart, 58, Warsaw; Janie Walls, 32, Milford; Nathan A. Weir, 21, Warsaw; and Kevin L. Brown, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Jessi L. Maule, 20, Syracuse, and Jason L. Tusing, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Ty W. Starr, 30, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Gail A. Chapman, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Andrew J. Cook, 16, Etna Green; Aubrey L. Macklin, 18, Warsaw; Kenneth D. Hedington, 38, Mentone; and Billy G. Patrick, 24, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in March was Jose Alvarez, 23, Winona Lake.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in March was Louis S. Urrutia, 53, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Brian L. Fry, 29, Nappanee; Mario Diaz, 24, Mentone; Margarita Hernandez, 27, Warsaw; and Michael D. Harbes, 20, Milford.
Fined $7 in February was Patrick S. Kelly, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in January was Richard D. Kuhn, 25, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Theodore D. Rondeau, 49, Warsaw, and Ty W. Starr, 30, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Marc A. Smith, 18, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Theodore D. Rondeau, 49, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Kevin M. Oxley, 21, Etna Green; Joshua J. Robinson, 22, Larwill; Michael D. Harbes, 20, Milford; Dion L. Rogers, 23, Warsaw; Cory L. Riggins, Etna Green; Terry A. Dove, 16, Warsaw; Angela D. Henry, 19, Rochester; and Carl A. Burdette, 57, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Mark A. France, 38, Warsaw; Neal R. Deturk, 23, Warsaw; and Lesa G. Dye, 38, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following person:
Check Deception - (January) Don Smith, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (March) Beth A. Shelhart, 42, Warsaw; Justin W. Ross, 17, Silver Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CGU Insurance Group vs. Margorito Hernandez, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,572.91 as paid to insured claimant, Kishan T. Kishan, after a Sept. 6, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. John K. Duncan, West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,763.47 due on agreement, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Brad Murray, Bremen, $2,918.03, and Philip E. Sadler, Wabash, $3,334.
• Unlimited Plastic Technologies vs. The Credit Connection and Tim and Tara Glatt, all of EMS T6 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,600 due on account, plus treble damages for nonsufficient funds check, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank of America/NA vs. Judith A. Rhees, EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,704.10 due on credit card account, plus interest, $950 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sharon K. Hollandsworth, also known as Sharon K. Heckman, vs. Gene and Marilyn Farling, EMS C19 Lane, Warsaw; the Paul Miller trust; the Mary Miller trust and Paul K. and Mary K. Miller, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Arrowhead Park, Plain Township.
• Joyce and Kenneth Crace vs. Russell Adams, East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 28, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 450N and 175E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gregory L. Reese, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $5,826.94 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Elaine C. Bell vs. Donna R. Piper, South Circle Drive West, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 27, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of Bronson and Center streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Francis
Sherri Ann and Joel David West CR 500S, Mentone. They were married June 20, 1998, and separated March 17, 2000. There are no minor children.
Tinkey
Thad A. Tinkey, Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Sonya K. Tinkey, East Catherine Street, Milford. They were married Sept. 19, 1981, and separated Jan. 22, 2000. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Charles Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $3,779.67 by default, plus interest, $420 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Judith Haynes vs. Jackie Wallace, Marta Hopkins and Robert Wulliman. Summary judgment is granted to Robert Wulliman.
• Robert Sherrard vs. Chesley Edwards. Plaintiff awarded $5,875.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Connie M. and Eric Parrow. Plaintiff awarded $4,282.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Benjamin Thomas Steele. Plaintiff awarded $3,751.39, plus interest.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel vs. Kathy Dawson. Plaintiff awarded $10,881.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Michael B. Tallon. Plaintiff awarded $4,642.46, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Jimmy D. and Jane M. Maulding. Plaintiff awarded $9,041.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County REMC vs. Gale Smith and Smith Excavating. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ronald and Phyllis Hurley vs. Travis Harmon.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cornelius Dennis Oswald and Lynn Margaret (former name Kaniff restored). March 17.
• Steven R. Hill and Peggi Sue (former name Lisenbee restored). March 21.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Robert and Rebecca Larkin.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Greenpoint Credit Corp. vs. Jeremy L. Hall, Ind. 13S, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $29,079.69 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• Equicredit Corp. of Indiana vs. Jason Sawyer, Goshen, and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $42,282.72 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.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Lori L. Creamer, East River Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $69,567.57 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.
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc. vs. Dennis M. Kinsey, North Cook, Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,552.13 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $800 in attorney fees and court costs.
• DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc. vs. Michael Scartz, East CR 725S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,842.52 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Stephen D. and Deborah P. Ford, Crestview, Fla.; Garry and Marlene Fugate, South Manns Road, Claypool; Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Indiana Attorney General; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $23,256.83 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.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Elizabeth A. Poe, EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw, and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff seeks $69,979.22 due on 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.
• CGU Insurance vs. Jason M. Stephenson, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $12,627.01 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Valeria Brewer, South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,811.10 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Chelsea Metzger, a minor by her next friends, Libby L. and Brian K. Metzger, and Libby L. and Brian K. Metzger, individually, vs. Dorothy M. Willis, East CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 3, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 700S and 100E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board vs. Julie A. Larson, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,018.92 due on note, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Allen
Betsy Ann Allen, Kosciusko County, and Steve Allen, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 13, 1996, and separated March 9, 2000. There are no minor children.
Catt
Priscilla K. Catt, Etna Green, and Donald E. Catt, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 2, 1977, and separated Jan. 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Hayes
Harvey L. Hayes, EMS B61I1 Lane, Warsaw, and Heather N. Hayes, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 31, 1996, and separated Feb. 7, 2000. There is one minor child.
Hepler
Don Hepler, East Shore Park Road, Leesburg, and April Hepler, North Hickory Street, North Webster. They were married Jan. 2, 1997, and separated Feb. 25, 2000. There is one minor child.
Murphy
Warren C. Murphy, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and Lynn A. Murphy, Lydia Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 30, 1968, and separated March 17, 2000. There are no minor children.
Palmer
Betsy J. Palmer, East CR 400N, Warsaw, and Tony D. Palmer, East CR 350N, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 5, 1991, and separated Feb. 24, 2000. There are two minor children.
Perkins
Christina L. Perkins, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Davey L. Perkins, Elsie, Ky. They were married Dec. 4, 1993, and separated Dec. 11, 1999. There are two minor children.
Ristvey
Margaret Lucille Ristvey, South Mulberry Road, North Webster, and Nicholas Ristvey, Hermitage, Pa. They were married Aug. 8, 1970, and separated June 5, 1992. There are no minor children.
Spry
Frank C. Spry, West Woodduck Drive, Mentone, and Susan M. Spry, Bourbon. They were married June 23, 1994, and separated March 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Rick D. and Jewell Craft and Stephanie L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $62,089.12 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.
• Hagen & Hagen, P.C., vs. Janice Torbet. Plaintiff awarded $2,015.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Motorists Insurance Companies (subrogee for Rick L. and Robin Trosper) vs. Robert D. Holcomb. Plaintiff awarded $3,971.88, plus interest and court costs.
• Ginter Electric Service Inc. vs. Superior Wood Products Inc. Plaintiff awarded $47,164.44, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. (subrogee of Randy L. Walter) vs. Brendal Scott and Steve Sutherlin. Plaintiff awarded $2,620.92 by default, plus court costs.
• Bank United vs. Ryan D. and Crystal G. Becker and Maggie England. Plaintiff awarded $105,300.76 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Elkhart General Hospital vs. Robert M. Schneider.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Alice Koontz) vs. Timothy F. Johnson. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Sharon A. and Charles Shepherd vs. Kevin E. Mast.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Wendy K. and Lewis M. Wagoner. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. March 16.
• Barbara and Phillip Reynolds. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 17.
• Debra S. (former name Randall restored) and Rudolph Tackett. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. March 20.
• Emily M. (former name Rainwater restored) and Clinton Presley Reiff. March 21.
• Douglas and Patricia Kittrell. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 21.
• Wendy (former name West restored) and Brent Zartman. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 21.
• Alicia and Daniel Connealy. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor children. Father ordered to pay $134 per week in child support. March 22.
• Cathy Marie (former name Eddy restored) and Matthew Jacob Perry. March 22.
• James Steve and Patricia Ann Stanley. March 22.
• Keith E. and Amber L. Vores. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. March 23.
• Joshua and Stephanie Foreman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. March 23.
• Michelle L. (former name Replogle restored) and Ronald James Church Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. March 27.
• Sandra K. and William E. Balch II. March 29.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Terry L. and Linda S. Baker.
Other Action
• Tammy S. Sams McGannon's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment, child visitation or medical treatment purposes only.
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.
• Anita Conaway, 9748 Ind. 25S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $200. Debts: $16,875.
• Sandra Entwisle, 596 S. Circle Drive East, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,465. Debts: $42,959.
• Kevin and Ragina Grindle, 5233 E. Bayview Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $82,140. Debts: $95,546.
• Sherwood Harrison, 611 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $44,405. Debts: $62,608.
• Brian and Amy Kuczewski, 9920 S. Loon Lane, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $45,120. Debts: $46,428.
• Norman McCord and Pamela McCord, also known as Pamela Slone, 1728 W. CR 800S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,925. Debts: $67,572.
• Francis Meadows, 1734 E.CR225S #20, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,007. Debts: $18,526.
• Timothy Pennington, 3750 Lake City Highway #17, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $770. Debts: $13,840.
• Anne Thatcher, 300 Westwood Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,000. Debts: $26,967.
• Vera Utter, 215 E. Fourth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $55,662. Debts: $85,595.
• Craig Worl and Loria Worl, also known as Loria Gottschalk, 357 EMS T26 Lane #4, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,719. Debts: $28,393.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Shane Ryan Staley, 26, and Christi Sue Vickery, 26, both of EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw.
• Joseph O. Kuhns, 21, Plymouth Goshen Trail, Nappanee, and LeAnna Miller, 21, North CR 900W, Nappanee.
• Jeremiah DeWayne Busz, 21, and Brandy Nicole Waldridge, 21, both of North Union Street, Warsaw.
• Ben Jacob Wolf, 23, Collyer, Kansas,and Katie Ruth Beachler, 17, South CR 600W, Claypool.
• Stuart E. Furbee, 46, and Karen A. Saylors, 43, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Joseph Martin Fitzpatrick, 22, and Diane Jennifer Hatch, 21, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Stephen N. Flannery, 33, South Terrace Drive, Claypool, and Misty Michelle Owens, 25, West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Matthew Philip Dick, 29, EMS C27C1 Lane, Warsaw, and Nicole Anne Ryman, East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Charles F. Lipscomb, 43, and Mary Ann Kelly, 28, both of North Tucker Street, Mentone.
• John W. Stafford, 32, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Amy Beth Wiseman, 27, North CR 375E, Warsaw.
• Gabriel T. Balazs, 39, and Donna D. Swick, 35, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Jimmy Wayne Wolfe, 26, and Penny Sellers, 37, both of East CR 100S, Pierceton.
• Ali A. Khatibi, 40, Mehri Mahboub, 35, and both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mike and Sharon Smithberger, $896, and Mike and Rebecca Walton, $609.
• Professional Account Services vs. Terry W. and Susan K. Lindsey. Plaintiff awarded $303.21.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ella and Cleo Bradley, $323.38; Vern A. Zartman, $133.46; Diane C. White, $219.87.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Joseph A. Runyon. Plaintiff awarded $559.41.
• Shamrock Village vs. Todd L. and Melissa A. Cornett. Plaintiff awarded $471.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Mast, $1,032, and Mark Osbun II, $651.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kim Huff, $704.50; Jamie Yoder, $531.56; and Theresa M. Kauffman, $1,109.35.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carlie Shepherd, $416.04; Riley Gamsby, $269.12; Virginia Slone, $63.89; Rick Denison, $117.20; Panessia Burke, $196.18; and Timothy Brown, $165.10.
• Linda Norman vs. Mickie Godsey. Plaintiff awarded $750.
• Julie Kirk vs. April Harris and Jeremy Manns. Plaintiff awarded $747.50.
• Amy Henderson vs. Mark Bell. Plaintiff awarded $600.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. Plaintiff awarded Michael J. and Judy Brainard, $277.82; Monika Cook, $126; Gilbert and Doracina Lopez, $330.79; and Annette Macklin, $125.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service Plaintiff awarded Julanna M. Allen, $193.12. and Jason L. Kitson, $352.68.
• Becky Busz Plaintiff awarded Maria Irma Villarreal, $237.36, and Ricky W. Richardson, $664.50.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. Plaintiff awarded Dana and Dawn R. Davis, $210.67, and Aaron S. Stavedahl, $261.10.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Filimaria Lopez, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March was Pamela Tucker, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $63 in February was Stanley R. Robison, 46, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in March were Betsy A. Likens, 33, Leesburg; Jason R. Hayes, 23, Winona Lake; Craig B. Becknell, 16, Warsaw; and Stacy M. Fluke, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February were Kevin E. Harsted, 30, Mentone, and Robin L. Mueller, 38, Milford.
Fined $12 in March were Jay D. Leeka, 30, Etna Green; Cori L. Hargrave, 22, Warsaw; Douglas J. Kimes, 29, Warsaw; Randy Adkins, 45, Warsaw; Shawn M. Bucher, 20, Akron; Michael P. Beard, 23, Warsaw; Shawna L. Howard, 16, Warsaw; Aaron C. Silveus, 19, Warsaw; Stephen K. Banghart, 58, Warsaw; Janie Walls, 32, Milford; Nathan A. Weir, 21, Warsaw; and Kevin L. Brown, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Jessi L. Maule, 20, Syracuse, and Jason L. Tusing, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Ty W. Starr, 30, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Gail A. Chapman, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Andrew J. Cook, 16, Etna Green; Aubrey L. Macklin, 18, Warsaw; Kenneth D. Hedington, 38, Mentone; and Billy G. Patrick, 24, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in March was Jose Alvarez, 23, Winona Lake.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in March was Louis S. Urrutia, 53, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Brian L. Fry, 29, Nappanee; Mario Diaz, 24, Mentone; Margarita Hernandez, 27, Warsaw; and Michael D. Harbes, 20, Milford.
Fined $7 in February was Patrick S. Kelly, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in January was Richard D. Kuhn, 25, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Theodore D. Rondeau, 49, Warsaw, and Ty W. Starr, 30, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Marc A. Smith, 18, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Theodore D. Rondeau, 49, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Kevin M. Oxley, 21, Etna Green; Joshua J. Robinson, 22, Larwill; Michael D. Harbes, 20, Milford; Dion L. Rogers, 23, Warsaw; Cory L. Riggins, Etna Green; Terry A. Dove, 16, Warsaw; Angela D. Henry, 19, Rochester; and Carl A. Burdette, 57, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Mark A. France, 38, Warsaw; Neal R. Deturk, 23, Warsaw; and Lesa G. Dye, 38, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following person:
Check Deception - (January) Don Smith, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (March) Beth A. Shelhart, 42, Warsaw; Justin W. Ross, 17, Silver Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CGU Insurance Group vs. Margorito Hernandez, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,572.91 as paid to insured claimant, Kishan T. Kishan, after a Sept. 6, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. John K. Duncan, West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,763.47 due on agreement, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Brad Murray, Bremen, $2,918.03, and Philip E. Sadler, Wabash, $3,334.
• Unlimited Plastic Technologies vs. The Credit Connection and Tim and Tara Glatt, all of EMS T6 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,600 due on account, plus treble damages for nonsufficient funds check, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank of America/NA vs. Judith A. Rhees, EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,704.10 due on credit card account, plus interest, $950 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sharon K. Hollandsworth, also known as Sharon K. Heckman, vs. Gene and Marilyn Farling, EMS C19 Lane, Warsaw; the Paul Miller trust; the Mary Miller trust and Paul K. and Mary K. Miller, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Arrowhead Park, Plain Township.
• Joyce and Kenneth Crace vs. Russell Adams, East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 28, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 450N and 175E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gregory L. Reese, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $5,826.94 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Elaine C. Bell vs. Donna R. Piper, South Circle Drive West, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 27, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of Bronson and Center streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Francis
Sherri Ann and Joel David West CR 500S, Mentone. They were married June 20, 1998, and separated March 17, 2000. There are no minor children.
Tinkey
Thad A. Tinkey, Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Sonya K. Tinkey, East Catherine Street, Milford. They were married Sept. 19, 1981, and separated Jan. 22, 2000. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Charles Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $3,779.67 by default, plus interest, $420 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Judith Haynes vs. Jackie Wallace, Marta Hopkins and Robert Wulliman. Summary judgment is granted to Robert Wulliman.
• Robert Sherrard vs. Chesley Edwards. Plaintiff awarded $5,875.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Connie M. and Eric Parrow. Plaintiff awarded $4,282.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Benjamin Thomas Steele. Plaintiff awarded $3,751.39, plus interest.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel vs. Kathy Dawson. Plaintiff awarded $10,881.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Michael B. Tallon. Plaintiff awarded $4,642.46, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Jimmy D. and Jane M. Maulding. Plaintiff awarded $9,041.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County REMC vs. Gale Smith and Smith Excavating. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ronald and Phyllis Hurley vs. Travis Harmon.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cornelius Dennis Oswald and Lynn Margaret (former name Kaniff restored). March 17.
• Steven R. Hill and Peggi Sue (former name Lisenbee restored). March 21.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Robert and Rebecca Larkin.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Greenpoint Credit Corp. vs. Jeremy L. Hall, Ind. 13S, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $29,079.69 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• Equicredit Corp. of Indiana vs. Jason Sawyer, Goshen, and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $42,282.72 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.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Lori L. Creamer, East River Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $69,567.57 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.
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc. vs. Dennis M. Kinsey, North Cook, Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,552.13 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $800 in attorney fees and court costs.
• DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc. vs. Michael Scartz, East CR 725S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,842.52 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Stephen D. and Deborah P. Ford, Crestview, Fla.; Garry and Marlene Fugate, South Manns Road, Claypool; Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Indiana Attorney General; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $23,256.83 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.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Elizabeth A. Poe, EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw, and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff seeks $69,979.22 due on 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.
• CGU Insurance vs. Jason M. Stephenson, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $12,627.01 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Valeria Brewer, South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,811.10 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Chelsea Metzger, a minor by her next friends, Libby L. and Brian K. Metzger, and Libby L. and Brian K. Metzger, individually, vs. Dorothy M. Willis, East CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 3, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 700S and 100E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board vs. Julie A. Larson, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,018.92 due on note, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Allen
Betsy Ann Allen, Kosciusko County, and Steve Allen, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 13, 1996, and separated March 9, 2000. There are no minor children.
Catt
Priscilla K. Catt, Etna Green, and Donald E. Catt, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 2, 1977, and separated Jan. 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Hayes
Harvey L. Hayes, EMS B61I1 Lane, Warsaw, and Heather N. Hayes, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 31, 1996, and separated Feb. 7, 2000. There is one minor child.
Hepler
Don Hepler, East Shore Park Road, Leesburg, and April Hepler, North Hickory Street, North Webster. They were married Jan. 2, 1997, and separated Feb. 25, 2000. There is one minor child.
Murphy
Warren C. Murphy, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and Lynn A. Murphy, Lydia Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 30, 1968, and separated March 17, 2000. There are no minor children.
Palmer
Betsy J. Palmer, East CR 400N, Warsaw, and Tony D. Palmer, East CR 350N, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 5, 1991, and separated Feb. 24, 2000. There are two minor children.
Perkins
Christina L. Perkins, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Davey L. Perkins, Elsie, Ky. They were married Dec. 4, 1993, and separated Dec. 11, 1999. There are two minor children.
Ristvey
Margaret Lucille Ristvey, South Mulberry Road, North Webster, and Nicholas Ristvey, Hermitage, Pa. They were married Aug. 8, 1970, and separated June 5, 1992. There are no minor children.
Spry
Frank C. Spry, West Woodduck Drive, Mentone, and Susan M. Spry, Bourbon. They were married June 23, 1994, and separated March 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Rick D. and Jewell Craft and Stephanie L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $62,089.12 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.
• Hagen & Hagen, P.C., vs. Janice Torbet. Plaintiff awarded $2,015.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Motorists Insurance Companies (subrogee for Rick L. and Robin Trosper) vs. Robert D. Holcomb. Plaintiff awarded $3,971.88, plus interest and court costs.
• Ginter Electric Service Inc. vs. Superior Wood Products Inc. Plaintiff awarded $47,164.44, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. (subrogee of Randy L. Walter) vs. Brendal Scott and Steve Sutherlin. Plaintiff awarded $2,620.92 by default, plus court costs.
• Bank United vs. Ryan D. and Crystal G. Becker and Maggie England. Plaintiff awarded $105,300.76 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Elkhart General Hospital vs. Robert M. Schneider.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Alice Koontz) vs. Timothy F. Johnson. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Sharon A. and Charles Shepherd vs. Kevin E. Mast.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Wendy K. and Lewis M. Wagoner. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. March 16.
• Barbara and Phillip Reynolds. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 17.
• Debra S. (former name Randall restored) and Rudolph Tackett. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. March 20.
• Emily M. (former name Rainwater restored) and Clinton Presley Reiff. March 21.
• Douglas and Patricia Kittrell. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 21.
• Wendy (former name West restored) and Brent Zartman. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 21.
• Alicia and Daniel Connealy. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor children. Father ordered to pay $134 per week in child support. March 22.
• Cathy Marie (former name Eddy restored) and Matthew Jacob Perry. March 22.
• James Steve and Patricia Ann Stanley. March 22.
• Keith E. and Amber L. Vores. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. March 23.
• Joshua and Stephanie Foreman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. March 23.
• Michelle L. (former name Replogle restored) and Ronald James Church Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. March 27.
• Sandra K. and William E. Balch II. March 29.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Terry L. and Linda S. Baker.
Other Action
• Tammy S. Sams McGannon's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment, child visitation or medical treatment purposes only.
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.
• Anita Conaway, 9748 Ind. 25S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $200. Debts: $16,875.
• Sandra Entwisle, 596 S. Circle Drive East, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,465. Debts: $42,959.
• Kevin and Ragina Grindle, 5233 E. Bayview Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $82,140. Debts: $95,546.
• Sherwood Harrison, 611 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $44,405. Debts: $62,608.
• Brian and Amy Kuczewski, 9920 S. Loon Lane, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $45,120. Debts: $46,428.
• Norman McCord and Pamela McCord, also known as Pamela Slone, 1728 W. CR 800S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,925. Debts: $67,572.
• Francis Meadows, 1734 E.CR225S #20, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,007. Debts: $18,526.
• Timothy Pennington, 3750 Lake City Highway #17, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $770. Debts: $13,840.
• Anne Thatcher, 300 Westwood Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,000. Debts: $26,967.
• Vera Utter, 215 E. Fourth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $55,662. Debts: $85,595.
• Craig Worl and Loria Worl, also known as Loria Gottschalk, 357 EMS T26 Lane #4, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,719. Debts: $28,393.
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