Times-Union Court News 04-09-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., v. Daren D., Carmen T. and Loren E. Maierle, School Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $71,236.09 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.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, v. Chris D. Cotton, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,524 due on account and $1,000 for nonsufficient funds check, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Indiana Bank v. Jon P. Weber, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $69,281.57 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.
• First Source Bank v. Eric D. and Davina L. Prather, South Jackson Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $80,461.60 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.
• Greenpoint Credit, LLC, v. Steven Kautz, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $17,149.92 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Federal National Mortgage v. Daniel L. and David W. Kessler, North CR 925E, North Webster; Dana Federal Credit Union, Fort Wayne; and The Collection Co., formerly known as Financial Services of Whitley County, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $28,268.58 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Joshua J. and Margaret L. Menzie, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Travelers Bank & Trust, FSB. Plaintiff seeks $143,798.28 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.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Michael and Amber Malott, v. Teresa A. Miller. Plaintiff seeks $8,162.68 as paid to insured claimants, the Malotts, after a May 1, 2001, auto accident on East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Melinda Lyon, South Woodland Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,458 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Fred B. and Shelly J. McKee, East Doswell Boulevard, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $75,119.51 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.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Michael A. and Cynthia Starkey, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $13,148.08 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.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of the Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, v. Lacey L. Langohr, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks recovery of $676 in unemployment benefits for which she was not entitled, plus court costs.
• Wickes Inc. v. Marva Custom Homes, LLC. Plaintiff seeks $27,392.65 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Union National Bank v. John Meade, South Woodland Lane, Warsaw, and Jason Graber. Plaintiff seeks $69,550.19 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.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Tracy Foust, Anderson. Plaintiff seeks $3,724.74 due on account, plus court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Lola Mae and Randy C. Hively, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $111,757.22 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.
• RSSP Inc. v. Richard Aylor, Campbellsburg, Ky. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified judgment for losses resulting from establishing competing business while still employed by RSSP, an injunction preventing Aylor from using information from RSSP for competition and $2,643.96 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Star Financial Bank v. Daniel E. May Sr., West CR 200S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,927.33 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Argyle Herron, West Tower Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $57,160.32 due on promissory notes, 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.
• Wildman Uniform & Linen Inc. v. the following businesses for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Environmental Service Products, Ind. 14E, Akron, $19,104.11, and Bison Mfg. Inc., New Paris, $29,835.29.
• Alaska Eastern Partners v. Jon R. Ewen, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $69,698.88 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $104,262.16 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment: Karen D. Bradway, Parker Street, Warsaw, and Beneficial Inc., $70,000, and Douglas D. and Tina T. Sarasin, Mishawaka; Capital Direct Funding Group Inc.; Firstplus Financial Inc.; and Tru-Built Garage and Lumber Co. Inc., $83,000.
• Sabrina D. and Mark A. Smith and Tyler Smith, a minor by his next friend, Sabrina D. Smith, v. Kerri M. Wrobel, Muirfield Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 8, 2001, auto accident. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• First Union National Bank v. Mark Akins, East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse; Associates First Capital Corp., formerly known as Associates Financial Service; and American General. Plaintiff seeks $105,765.20 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.
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Clarence L. III and Vicki J. Jones, East Prairie Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $53,857.07 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.
• Capital One v. Noreen A. Courson, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,962.97 due on credit card account, plus interest, $395 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Lloyd and Rebeccah Shroyer v. Larry L. Poyser, Little Eagle Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for alleged illegal sales of securities.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. v. Steve E. and Melinda S. Fennimore, Muncie, and John and Jane Doe, West CR 850S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $40,056.78 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.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Corp., v. James A. and Nancy Brewer, West Walnut Street, Claypool, and The Money Store, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $64,152.05 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.
Name Change
• Peggy M. Penn, as guardian, seeks to change the name of her minor grandchild from Anthony Michael Tello to Anthony Michael Penn.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burnworth
Phillis Burnworth, South Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Thomas Evan Burnworth Sr., East Main Street, Claypool. They were married May 5, 1995, and separated Jan. 20, 2002. There are no minor children.
Craig
Jacalyn L. Craig, West CR 500S, Mentone, and Donald K. Craig, North CR 825E, Mentone. They were married March 6, 1982, and separated March 6, 2002. There is one minor child.
Harman
Brett Harman, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Penny Harman, West Lakeside Drive, North Manchester. They were married Feb. 22, 2000, and separated March 5, 2002. There are no minor children.
Hartung
Dawn L. Hartung, North Pollyanna Pike, Cromwell, and Craig A. Hartung, Elkhart. They were married Aug. 18, 1997, and separated Feb. 3, 2002. There are no minor children.
Kolb
Keith A. Kolb, Parkway Drive, Syracuse, and Rita M. Kolb, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 4, 1994, and separated March 5, 2002. There is one minor child.
Konkle
Elizabeth Ann Konkle, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Larry Eugene Konkle, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 2001, and separated Feb. 15, 2002. There are no minor children.
Marley
Mark Marley, West CR 125N, Etna Green, and Paula Marley, North East Street, Milford. They were married April 20, 1992, and separated March 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Reed
Scott D. Reed, West Kermit Street, Silver Lake, and Katina Reed, West Eldora Drive, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 19, 2002, and separated March 8, 2002. There are no minor children.
Serafini
Tammy Serafini, North Lake Street, Syracuse, and Dan Serafini, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. They were married March 5, 1994, and separated Feb. 3, 2002. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Sheila A. Shepherd, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Elbert C. Shepherd, West Pike Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 23, 1978, and separated Feb. 1, 2002. There are three minor children.
Stephens
Dawn A. Ashby Stephens, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake, and Caleb E. Stephens, Justus Stephens Lane, Claypool. They were married July 28, 1997, and separated March 15, 2002. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jason and Belinda Thrams v. David Bejela, doing business as McGyver's Home Repair and Construction. Plaintiffs awarded $3,550 by default, plus court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Robert W. and Wanda S. Hobbs and Advanced Financial Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $85,970.72 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.
• Donal D. and Susan D. Bayne v. Jeri Lynn Grisso. Plaintiff awarded possession of real estate and personal property in question, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Nancy Olivares v. the estate of Lena L. Warner, et al. The estate of Lena Warner is declared owner of real estate and personal property in question and the estate is awarded $24,350 from Olivares, plus interest and court costs.
• Equity One Inc., assignee of Nu-View Exteriors Inc., v. Jesus G. and Elida T. Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $6,114.40, plus court costs.
• Morsches Lumber Inc., also known as Builders Mart, v. Explorer Construction and Carey Smith. Plaintiff awarded $4,195.23.
• Discover Bank v. Derek and Jamie L. Halsey. Plaintiff awarded $4,726.64 by default, plus court costs.
• Meridian Insurance v. Adam Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $8,300.64 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Reliance Insurance v. Janice M. Heeter-Nash and Gerald W. Grider. Plaintiff awarded $2,609.09 by consent, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One v. Charles Rush. Plaintiff awarded $2,194.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Bank One/NA v. Cynthia Scheuer. Plaintiff awarded $54,535.71 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v, Ronald Ray and Shannon Lee Ollis and Advanta National Bank. Plaintiff awarded $133,458.66 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.
• Tim and Janet Hofer v. Larry G. and Kay K. Justis. The Justises are declared owners of the real estate in question and title is ordered quieted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Mark and Kelly Harkins v. Stonecreek Homes Inc. and Jeff Owens.
• Constance and Glenn Johnson v. Farmers Insurance Group.
• Wyatt Feed Supply Inc. v. Wilbur U. Mast, et al.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Countrywide Home Loans, doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Jason E. and Melissa S. Timmerman and Lake City Bank.
• Bank One/NA v. Timothy G. and Trina L. Pifer, et al.
• Washington Mutual Bank v. Mark A. and Linda L. Stollar, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christopher and Chastity M. Hurd. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 14.
• Karen Marie and Stephen L. Hurt. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 15.
• Craig and Dawn Martindale. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. March 15.
• Jennifer Adrienne (former name Padke restored) and Gregory Wayne Haney. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. March. 15
• Jerilyn Rose (former name Miller restored) and Brian Christopher Newlin. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $45 per week in child support. March 15.
• Miriam and Lewis Wengerd. March 19.
• Jessica Danielle and Jason William Ort. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $122 per week in child support. March 19.
• Phillip K. and Patricia S. Huffman. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. March 21.
• Marvina (former name Austin restored) and Charles F. Boring. March 25.
• Shawn D. and Rebecca Castillo. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. March 26.
• Jason L. and Misti G. Avery. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $90 per week in child support. March 26.
• Karen and Billy Shepherd. Paternal grandmother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 26.
• Christopher Warrix and Julia E. (former name Mashburn restored). March 27.
• Todd R. and Tamara S. Rhoades. March 27.
Other Action
• Trudi A. Marshall v. Harry L. Marshall. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.
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.
• Valentina Duff, 702 Ross Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10. Debts: $8,373.
• Terry Halfacre and Ann Halfacre, also known as Debra Halfacre, 2848 S. Country Club Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,412. Debts: $93,477.
• Rita Sabo, 3073 Center St., Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $57,827. Debts: $101,051.
• Conley Bartholomew, 7766 E. CR 100N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,215. Debts: $40,391.
• Carl and Deenene Flickinger, 1204 E. Walnut St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $338,660. Debts: $453,605.
• Angela Hoskins, 8168 S. Packerton Road, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,351. Debts: $13,307.
• Lloyd and Eunice Rich, 4609 W. CR 475N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $26,500. Debts: $99,404. [[In-content Ad]]
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., v. Daren D., Carmen T. and Loren E. Maierle, School Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $71,236.09 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.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, v. Chris D. Cotton, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,524 due on account and $1,000 for nonsufficient funds check, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Indiana Bank v. Jon P. Weber, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $69,281.57 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.
• First Source Bank v. Eric D. and Davina L. Prather, South Jackson Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $80,461.60 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.
• Greenpoint Credit, LLC, v. Steven Kautz, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $17,149.92 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Federal National Mortgage v. Daniel L. and David W. Kessler, North CR 925E, North Webster; Dana Federal Credit Union, Fort Wayne; and The Collection Co., formerly known as Financial Services of Whitley County, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $28,268.58 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Joshua J. and Margaret L. Menzie, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Travelers Bank & Trust, FSB. Plaintiff seeks $143,798.28 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.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Michael and Amber Malott, v. Teresa A. Miller. Plaintiff seeks $8,162.68 as paid to insured claimants, the Malotts, after a May 1, 2001, auto accident on East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Melinda Lyon, South Woodland Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,458 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Fred B. and Shelly J. McKee, East Doswell Boulevard, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $75,119.51 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.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Michael A. and Cynthia Starkey, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $13,148.08 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.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of the Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, v. Lacey L. Langohr, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks recovery of $676 in unemployment benefits for which she was not entitled, plus court costs.
• Wickes Inc. v. Marva Custom Homes, LLC. Plaintiff seeks $27,392.65 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Union National Bank v. John Meade, South Woodland Lane, Warsaw, and Jason Graber. Plaintiff seeks $69,550.19 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.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Tracy Foust, Anderson. Plaintiff seeks $3,724.74 due on account, plus court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Lola Mae and Randy C. Hively, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $111,757.22 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.
• RSSP Inc. v. Richard Aylor, Campbellsburg, Ky. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified judgment for losses resulting from establishing competing business while still employed by RSSP, an injunction preventing Aylor from using information from RSSP for competition and $2,643.96 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Star Financial Bank v. Daniel E. May Sr., West CR 200S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,927.33 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Argyle Herron, West Tower Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $57,160.32 due on promissory notes, 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.
• Wildman Uniform & Linen Inc. v. the following businesses for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Environmental Service Products, Ind. 14E, Akron, $19,104.11, and Bison Mfg. Inc., New Paris, $29,835.29.
• Alaska Eastern Partners v. Jon R. Ewen, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $69,698.88 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $104,262.16 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment: Karen D. Bradway, Parker Street, Warsaw, and Beneficial Inc., $70,000, and Douglas D. and Tina T. Sarasin, Mishawaka; Capital Direct Funding Group Inc.; Firstplus Financial Inc.; and Tru-Built Garage and Lumber Co. Inc., $83,000.
• Sabrina D. and Mark A. Smith and Tyler Smith, a minor by his next friend, Sabrina D. Smith, v. Kerri M. Wrobel, Muirfield Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 8, 2001, auto accident. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• First Union National Bank v. Mark Akins, East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse; Associates First Capital Corp., formerly known as Associates Financial Service; and American General. Plaintiff seeks $105,765.20 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.
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Clarence L. III and Vicki J. Jones, East Prairie Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $53,857.07 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.
• Capital One v. Noreen A. Courson, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,962.97 due on credit card account, plus interest, $395 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Lloyd and Rebeccah Shroyer v. Larry L. Poyser, Little Eagle Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for alleged illegal sales of securities.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. v. Steve E. and Melinda S. Fennimore, Muncie, and John and Jane Doe, West CR 850S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $40,056.78 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.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Corp., v. James A. and Nancy Brewer, West Walnut Street, Claypool, and The Money Store, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $64,152.05 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.
Name Change
• Peggy M. Penn, as guardian, seeks to change the name of her minor grandchild from Anthony Michael Tello to Anthony Michael Penn.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burnworth
Phillis Burnworth, South Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Thomas Evan Burnworth Sr., East Main Street, Claypool. They were married May 5, 1995, and separated Jan. 20, 2002. There are no minor children.
Craig
Jacalyn L. Craig, West CR 500S, Mentone, and Donald K. Craig, North CR 825E, Mentone. They were married March 6, 1982, and separated March 6, 2002. There is one minor child.
Harman
Brett Harman, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Penny Harman, West Lakeside Drive, North Manchester. They were married Feb. 22, 2000, and separated March 5, 2002. There are no minor children.
Hartung
Dawn L. Hartung, North Pollyanna Pike, Cromwell, and Craig A. Hartung, Elkhart. They were married Aug. 18, 1997, and separated Feb. 3, 2002. There are no minor children.
Kolb
Keith A. Kolb, Parkway Drive, Syracuse, and Rita M. Kolb, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 4, 1994, and separated March 5, 2002. There is one minor child.
Konkle
Elizabeth Ann Konkle, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Larry Eugene Konkle, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 2001, and separated Feb. 15, 2002. There are no minor children.
Marley
Mark Marley, West CR 125N, Etna Green, and Paula Marley, North East Street, Milford. They were married April 20, 1992, and separated March 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Reed
Scott D. Reed, West Kermit Street, Silver Lake, and Katina Reed, West Eldora Drive, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 19, 2002, and separated March 8, 2002. There are no minor children.
Serafini
Tammy Serafini, North Lake Street, Syracuse, and Dan Serafini, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. They were married March 5, 1994, and separated Feb. 3, 2002. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Sheila A. Shepherd, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Elbert C. Shepherd, West Pike Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 23, 1978, and separated Feb. 1, 2002. There are three minor children.
Stephens
Dawn A. Ashby Stephens, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake, and Caleb E. Stephens, Justus Stephens Lane, Claypool. They were married July 28, 1997, and separated March 15, 2002. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jason and Belinda Thrams v. David Bejela, doing business as McGyver's Home Repair and Construction. Plaintiffs awarded $3,550 by default, plus court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Robert W. and Wanda S. Hobbs and Advanced Financial Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $85,970.72 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.
• Donal D. and Susan D. Bayne v. Jeri Lynn Grisso. Plaintiff awarded possession of real estate and personal property in question, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Nancy Olivares v. the estate of Lena L. Warner, et al. The estate of Lena Warner is declared owner of real estate and personal property in question and the estate is awarded $24,350 from Olivares, plus interest and court costs.
• Equity One Inc., assignee of Nu-View Exteriors Inc., v. Jesus G. and Elida T. Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $6,114.40, plus court costs.
• Morsches Lumber Inc., also known as Builders Mart, v. Explorer Construction and Carey Smith. Plaintiff awarded $4,195.23.
• Discover Bank v. Derek and Jamie L. Halsey. Plaintiff awarded $4,726.64 by default, plus court costs.
• Meridian Insurance v. Adam Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $8,300.64 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Reliance Insurance v. Janice M. Heeter-Nash and Gerald W. Grider. Plaintiff awarded $2,609.09 by consent, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One v. Charles Rush. Plaintiff awarded $2,194.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Bank One/NA v. Cynthia Scheuer. Plaintiff awarded $54,535.71 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v, Ronald Ray and Shannon Lee Ollis and Advanta National Bank. Plaintiff awarded $133,458.66 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.
• Tim and Janet Hofer v. Larry G. and Kay K. Justis. The Justises are declared owners of the real estate in question and title is ordered quieted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Mark and Kelly Harkins v. Stonecreek Homes Inc. and Jeff Owens.
• Constance and Glenn Johnson v. Farmers Insurance Group.
• Wyatt Feed Supply Inc. v. Wilbur U. Mast, et al.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Countrywide Home Loans, doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Jason E. and Melissa S. Timmerman and Lake City Bank.
• Bank One/NA v. Timothy G. and Trina L. Pifer, et al.
• Washington Mutual Bank v. Mark A. and Linda L. Stollar, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christopher and Chastity M. Hurd. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 14.
• Karen Marie and Stephen L. Hurt. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 15.
• Craig and Dawn Martindale. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. March 15.
• Jennifer Adrienne (former name Padke restored) and Gregory Wayne Haney. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. March. 15
• Jerilyn Rose (former name Miller restored) and Brian Christopher Newlin. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $45 per week in child support. March 15.
• Miriam and Lewis Wengerd. March 19.
• Jessica Danielle and Jason William Ort. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $122 per week in child support. March 19.
• Phillip K. and Patricia S. Huffman. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. March 21.
• Marvina (former name Austin restored) and Charles F. Boring. March 25.
• Shawn D. and Rebecca Castillo. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. March 26.
• Jason L. and Misti G. Avery. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $90 per week in child support. March 26.
• Karen and Billy Shepherd. Paternal grandmother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 26.
• Christopher Warrix and Julia E. (former name Mashburn restored). March 27.
• Todd R. and Tamara S. Rhoades. March 27.
Other Action
• Trudi A. Marshall v. Harry L. Marshall. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.
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.
• Valentina Duff, 702 Ross Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10. Debts: $8,373.
• Terry Halfacre and Ann Halfacre, also known as Debra Halfacre, 2848 S. Country Club Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,412. Debts: $93,477.
• Rita Sabo, 3073 Center St., Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $57,827. Debts: $101,051.
• Conley Bartholomew, 7766 E. CR 100N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,215. Debts: $40,391.
• Carl and Deenene Flickinger, 1204 E. Walnut St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $338,660. Debts: $453,605.
• Angela Hoskins, 8168 S. Packerton Road, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,351. Debts: $13,307.
• Lloyd and Eunice Rich, 4609 W. CR 475N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $26,500. Debts: $99,404. [[In-content Ad]]
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