Times-Union Court News 04-10-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jeffrey Wayne Lancaster, 28, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Nicole Ryan Beam, 25, Duncan Drive, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Jude Watson Hinora, 19, and Tiffany Rose Simpson, 18, both of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw.
• Jarrod Landon Peace, 26, and Wendi Ann Akers, 27, both of East Harrison Street, Warsaw.
• Mickey E. Belcher, 56, Ind. 15N, Syracuse, and Karen S. Huey, 58, East South Road, Syracuse.
• Sean Dewayne Lackey, 23, and Mirna Aurora Perez, 27, both of East CR 225S, Winona Lake.
• Crist Allen Helmuth, 24, Bremen, and Marianne Anderson, 18, North CR 1000W, Nappanee.
• Kenneth L. Nine, 39, and Rebecca L. Devore, 42, both of East Walnut Street, Silver Lake.
• Miguel R. Romero, 41, and Leticia Galindo, 28, both of East Wellington Drive, Warsaw.
• Gregory Gus Tomlinson, 22, and Erin Cheryl Fitzgerald, 27, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Matthew Loren Hetler, 22, and Jessica Renee Dowling, 19, both of North Walnut Street, Etna Green.
• Jeremy Lee Manns, 23, and April Harris, 30, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Jacob John Mikolajczak, 19, Virginia Beach, Va., and Rachael Lynn Gabbard, 18, East CR 400N, Pierceton.
• Nathan Lee Borkholder, 23, and LaWanda Kay Borkholder, 28, both of Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Justin Darrell Bellamy, 19, and Melissa Jo Kuhn, 23, both of South County Farm Road, Claypool.
• Donald Paul Joswiak, 67, and Naomi June Carr, 65, both of South CR 600W,Claypool.
• Jerry W. Cox, 45, and Diane Louise Dean, 42, both of South Washington Street, 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:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. v. Rebecca and Billy Stambaugh. Plaintiff awarded $850.
• Desmond Jackson v. Sally K. Charles. Plaintiff awarded $2,219.75.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather M. Endicott, $261.40; Donnie Jackson, $1,491.12; Debra Garrison, $265.36; and Ellen L. Hall, $965.22.
• Rentway awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ron Spaulding, $875 and $1,500, and Mike Hackworth, $875.
• Don Stebleton v. Deb and Dustin Baldwin. Plaintiff awarded $1,124.97.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Vickey K. Prater, $642.62, and Penni Harris, $598.10.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Community v. Debra Tackett. Plaintiff awarded $713.86.
• Priscilla and Thomas Conley v. Daniel and Stacy Herr. Plaintiffs awarded $258.04.
• Juergen Voss v. Charles L. and Emilia Traughber. Plaintiff awarded $1,921.
• Dewayne Busz v. Rhea Foutz. Plaintiff awarded $1,350.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Connie Michael, $62.15; Kathy Quier, $96.50; Tim and Angela Porter, $77.47; Todd and Jennifer Weddington, $35; Mark and Peggy Davis, $96.90; Stephen and Rhonda Lewis, $91.80; Daniel and Anna Stiles, $91.80; Jenny Emmons, $81.80; Diane Iseton, $61.60; and Kris Louthain, $91.80.
• American General Finance v. Craig Allen Marsh. Plaintiff awarded $2,453.62.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Todd and Peggy F. Perry.Plaintiff awarded $145.95.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Paul M. Mast. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Superior Auto Inc. v. Brenda C. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $2,571.69.
• SAC Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robin A. Lindzy, $1,057.26, and Jill D. Lyle, $3,000.
• Verizon v. Douglas Boyer. Plaintiff awarded $719.32.
• Terry and Debra Thompson v. Robert Moore.Plaintiff awarded $1,607.
• Mindy Frantz v. Richard Hyde. Plaintiff awarded $2,700.
• Martin Financial Management v. Libby Coleman. Plaintiff awarded $281.37.
• Carla S. Nussbaum v. Northern Pride's Car Wash. Plaintiff awarded $1,385.85.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Enrique Diaz, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michelle Lindzy, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Adam Hurley, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March were Aaron D. Banks, Warsaw; Charles Lisenbee, Warsaw; and Matthew Zellars, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Andy Hamilton, Pierceton.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Debra Barboza, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $75 in July was Larry Hursell, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Valerie K. Yagel, 28, South Whitley; Joshua J. Hollinger, 19, Warsaw; Tony W. Kaehr, 34, Warsaw; Benjamin G. McCulough, 20, Winona Lake; Tamara J. Dalton, 42, Warsaw; Matthew D. Wolf, 30, Warsaw; Matthew W. Olds, 18, Warsaw; Brian D. Redden, 17, Warsaw; and Douglas Blanton Jr., 27, Claypool.
Fined $27 in February were Robert J. Brigham, 21, Warsaw, and Chad T. Lawson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Aaron T. Galvin, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in March were Joel R. Savage, 19, Warsaw; William R. Moore, 20, Warsaw; Miguel S. Vega, 21, Warsaw; Jill C. Shipley, 17, Winona Lake; Exer F. Lilly, 51, Syracuse; Jeremy L. Kuhn, 36, Warsaw; Alec D. Adolphson, 33, Leesburg; Allan L. Morgan, 36, Leesburg; Kimberly M. Stanley, 27, Syracuse; Kelly J. Fitzpatrick, 38, Warsaw;
Also, Dustin J. Hollar, 20, Warsaw; Kenneth D. Herman, 36, Syracuse; James R. Patterson, 57, Warsaw; Corie R. Bursey, 19, Pierceton; Donald R. Wilka, 49, Syracuse; Zachary D. Randall, 23, Claypool; Michael D. Faulkner, 18, Bourbon; Susan L. Russell, 47, Nappanee; Kristi L. Davis, 17, Bourbon; and Daniel W. Linton, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in February were Shelly J. Harter, 37, Nappanee, and Linda L. Dunlap, 26, Tippecanoe.
Fined $12 in January was Rosa Macias, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Donald J. Coplen, 18, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March were Bonnie L. Dodd, 37, Syracuse; Tracy L. Benzinger, 33, Leesburg; Rodney J. Grossman, 45, Warsaw; Scott C. White, 19, Pierceton; Richard S. King, 50, Warsaw; Curtis Campbell Jr., 18, Warsaw; and Jarrod M. Agnew, 30, Rochester.
Fined $7 in February was Clark D. Calhoun, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in December was Donald J. Coplen, 18, Nappanee.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March was David M. Decker, 16, Akron.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Porfirio R. Perez, 27, Warsaw; Chad I. Snyder, 20, South Whitley; Evan C. Mock, 20, Warsaw; and Michael S. Shepherd, 18, Pierceton.
No Lights On Trailer - Fined $7 in March was Gary K. Gearheart, 45, Syracuse.
Over Registered Load - Fined $200 in March was Garold O. Slusher, 48, Pierceton.
No Registration - Fined $7 in March was Todd A. Swanson, 35, Atwood.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Daniel L. Hill, 24, Silver Lake.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in March was Charles B. Easter, 78, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were Daniel P. Graney, 37, Warsaw, and Jose Romero, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Steve L. Kaufman, 36, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against Rodney L. Perry, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was Julia M. Sausaman, 22, Silver Lake.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in February was Jerad M. Crump, 23, Claypool.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in February was Johnathan D. McGlothin, 21, Winona Lake.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $25 in January was William Phillips, 16, Milford.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in March was Eddie R. Shepherd, 52, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Lauren V. Whitzky, 16, Warsaw; Faith R. Miller, 19, Winona Lake; Adam J. Harman, 23, Leesburg; Grant S. Kinsey, 17, Warsaw; Justin A. Ulrey, 25, Warsaw; Lawrence A. Crabtree, 37, Warsaw; Travis A. Fowler, 26, Winona Lake; Sara D. Frush, 18, Warsaw; Robert E. Halsey, 20, Syracuse; Jeffrey S. Mayo, 36, Warsaw;
Also, Princene Bonnett, 38, Warsaw; Helen Prater, 59, Warsaw; Michele Burkholder, 28, Warsaw; Jose J. Juarez, 25, Warsaw; Aaron S. Stavedahl, 25, Warsaw; Steven J. Hall, 21, Claypool; Jason J. Sheneman, 28, Pierceton; Ricky L. Hall, 21, Claypool; Stephanie L. Fairchild, 19, Winona Lake;
Also, Lori M. Shafer, 18, Pierceton; Linnette J. Giovannni, 17, Warsaw; Patricia G. Replogle, 50, Syracuse; Jeremy A. Lukens, 21, Warsaw; Scott D. Shelhart, 19, Warsaw; Kimberly L. Elisech, 22, Warsaw; Jody W. Henline, 39, Warsaw; Albert L. Maples, 35, Pierceton; Tonya Myers, 29, Syracuse; Tanner M. Cripe, 23, North Manchester;
Also, Andrew W. McKinley, 25, Warsaw; Tabatha L. Vining, 18, Warsaw; Elaine F. Stump, 18, Pierceton; Tonya K. Underhill, 49, Leesburg; Michael A. Biddle, 23, Warsaw; Shane A. Fuller, 29, Warsaw; and Sarah L. Knight, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Bernardo Velasquez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Danny L. Groves, 28, Nappanee.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (March) Debora Smith, Winona Lake; (February) Sherri Fugate, Warsaw; (January) Brenda Byrd, Syracuse; (June) Brad Canfield, Syracuse (three counts); April Browning, Akron (four counts).
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Charles Lisenbee, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January) Bryan Busz, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (January) Terry L. Loe, North Webster.
Reckless Driving - (November) Matthew Wolf, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (September) Danielle Conley, Warsaw.
Battery - (September) Thomas Able, Silver Lake; (August) Melvin Keplinger, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (August) Steve Thompson, Syracuse.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (August) Melvin Keplinger, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) Melvin Keplinger, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (May) Rick Cable, Claypool; (April 2000) Kimberly Boocher, Atwood.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Bonnie Poe and Sierra V. Shafer, South County Farm Road, Claypool, v. Ken M. and Branden Collins, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an amount to compensate for injuries to Shafer's wrist allegedly caused by Branden Collins. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of First USA Bank, v. Randall A. Ingle, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,877.59 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of Discover Financial Service, v. Randall A. Ingle, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,408.10 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Jose F. Ibanez and Jacqueline M. Ibanez, also known as Jacqueline M. Slone, Seventh Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $892.97 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Seward A. Guy, Warren Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,900 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Melissa S. Greer, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, $3,361.71, and Shelly A. Heins Boyer, East Center Street, Warsaw, $5,225.10.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and attorney fees: Diana Lewallen, CR 50, and Gretchen Shearer, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, $6,363.39, and Eleanor and Jerry Denton, Knox, $762. These cases were moved on changes of venue from Howard County.
• CreditMax Inc. seeks the amounts noted due on contracts from the following people: Todd E. and Angela K. Kohler, $5,663.91, and Diana D. and Cecil Q. Zimmerman, Wawaka, $5,815.78.
• Capital One Realty Inc. v. DeVries Turtle Bay Inc.; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; Kim A. Jacquay, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse; and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff seeks a judgment as to ownership of a mobile home in question, plus court costs.
• Capital One Realty Inc. v. DeVries Turtle Bay Inc.; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; SPHS Bank of America; Rick A. and Sandra R. Gibson, Fort Wayne; John E. Hochstetler and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff seeks a judgment as to ownership of a mobile home in question, plus court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Larry H. Snyder, South Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $326.45 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Ronald Bjella, Turtle Bay, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,976.15 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• United Recovery Services v. Lawrence Tezekjian, Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $17,224.89 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Howard Ramsey, South Country Club, Warsaw; and David W. Kessler, Downers Grove, Ill.; and Dana Federal Credit Union, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $12,945.04 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• A&B Fabricating and Maintenance Inc. v. Richie Grimm, West Martin Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,346.88 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Douglas R. and Sheila A. Greene and Jeffery Moore, all of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,617.64 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Larry D. and Shirley A. Gaerte, as trustees, and Gregory A. Hall, v. Richard and Janet Barrett, William and Mary Beltz and Louis J. and Kathryn A Bueker, all of Fort Wayne; Marie T. Genge Mason, Orland Park, Ill.; Craig and Rhonda Neal, New Haven; and Clyde and Carolyn Ann Sexton, EMS C10 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek a judgment declaring them owners of real estate in question on Big Chapman Lake and an order prohibiting defendants from placing a pier or docking boats at the end of a vacated alley. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Platinum, as assignee of Discover Card, v. Betty J. Parker, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,462.23 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Eugene Gregory, doing business as Creative Gardens, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, v. William and Pamela Kolter, Woodland Hills Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,444.85 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Adrian D. and Patricia A. Case, Mentone, $4,531.18, and Jerald B. Aker, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, $4,681.92.
• Keith Harris, doing business as Harris Mobile Homes Service, v. Northland Insurance Companies, St. Paul, Minn., and Wes Miller & Associates Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment as to coverage for damage to mobile home during transport.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. William M. Jr. and Dawn Hyde, North CR 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $108,813.10 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Republic Bank, formerly known as D&N Bank, FSB, v. Michelle Wunder, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,963.14 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. Ronnie Lee and Melinda K. Tharp, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell, and Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $66,246.26 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. v. Andrew Nichols, South Courtland Park Drive, Silver Lake, and EquiCredit Corp. of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $98,545.50 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.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Charles D. Donham, North Broadway Street, Mentone, and Byrider Finance Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $91,305.13 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.
• Desera and Chris Bradford v. Jason Miller, Columbia City. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 22, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 13 and CR 1250S. Plaintiffs also seek punitive damages and request a trial by jury.
• Oakwood Acceptance Corp. v. Rex Addair, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $79,617.81 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 v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest and court costs: Michael A. Hagy, Warsaw, $2,283.14, and Mark A. Stollar, North Westwood Street, Warsaw, $6,550.01.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Beth M. Tharp, Wexford Place, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,249.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Aguilar
Kenneth Aguilar, Kosciusko County, and Claudia Aguilar, Winona Lake. They were married March 21, 1997, and separated in August 2000. There are no minor children.
Bradburn
Laura Lee Bradburn, East Bowser Street, Syracuse, and Scott E. Bradburn, Ind. 5S, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 17, 1997, and separated March 7, 2001. There are no minor children.
DeLaCruz
Alejandro DeLaCruz, Pierceton, and Betty DeLaCruz, West Catholic Street, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 5, 1975, and separated June 15, 1995. There are no minor children.
Rodnick/Schenck
Cassidy A. Rodnick and Russell A. Schenck, Sandpoint Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1994, and separated March 14, 2001. There is one minor child.
Smith
Greg A. Smith, Warsaw, and Shawnee L. Smith, Kosciusko County. They were married Feb. 16, 1990, and separated in October 2000. There are two minor children.
Stevens
Danny and Keitha Stevens, Syracuse. They were married April 4, 1992, and separated March 6, 2001. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Pamela A. Whitton. Plaintiff awarded $4,542.86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CitiFinancial Inc., formerly known as City Loan Financial Services Inc., v. Anthony Wayne Griffith. Plaintiff awarded $4,719.79 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner v. Mark R. Lavigne. Plaintiff awarded $942.50, plus court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. v. Daniel R. and Cathi L. Kerr. Plaintiff awarded $6,716.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. James A. Archer. Plaintiff awarded $4,596.30 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Ford Olinger.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Randy L. and Cheryl A. Bays. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $189.26 per week in child support. March 28.
• Arnol Joe and Ruby Ortiz. Custody of couple's two minor children to be decided at a later date. March 29.
• Marissa Lois and Shawn R. Barhydt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 30.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Saul & Co., as custodian for Ajax Financial L.P., v. the estate of Florence Wireman, Fort Wayne, and Federal National Mortgage Association, Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on South Franklin Street in Mentone.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Tena and Tom Smith, Etna Green, and state of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $60,052.62 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bentley
Donald Eugene and Cynthia Anne Bentley, North Highland Place, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 27, 1999, and separated March 27, 2001. There are no minor children.
Brenneman
Lu Ann and James Brenneman, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 12, 1988, and have not separated. There is one minor child.
Crace
Liddie and Edward Crace, East May Lane, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 16, 1968, and separated March 23, 2001. There are four minor children.
Heiser
Daniel M. Heiser, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, and Melanie L. Heiser, Bremen. They were married May 18, 1985, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Horn
Amber E. Ross-Horn, East County Line Road, Syracuse, and Kristian Lee Horn, Kimmell. They were married Feb. 22, 1997, and separated in January 2001. There are two minor children.
Islas
Trisha Islas, East CR 500N, North Webster, and Rito Islas, Elkhart. They were married July 3, 1991, and separated Oct. 1, 2000. There are two minor children.
Kerns
Evelyn S. and Jerry L. Kerns, East Maple Grove, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 21, 1971, and separated March 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Lipply
Vicki E. Lipply, East CR 450N, Leesburg, and Kim R. Lipply, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married March 27, 1987, and separated Dec. 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Morrow
Dora A. Morrow, South CR 300E, Akron, and Roger S. Morrow Jr., Akron. They were married Aug. 23, 1996, and separated Feb. 12, 2001. There is one minor child.
Pilz
Brigette Pilz, Third Street, Winona Lake, and Lee Pilz, North Sir Lancelot Lane, Cromwell. They were married May 31, 1997, and separated in November 2000. There is one minor child.
Ritchie
Christy Ritchie, Ind. 13N, Leesburg, and Michael Ritchie, LaGrange. They were married May 17, 2000, and separated in November 2000. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Brenda Shepherd, West Decoy Road, Mentone, and Matthew Shepherd, Mentone. They were married Sept. 11, 1988, and separated March 9, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John Myers v. Neal Oswald. Plaintiff awarded $7,000 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Phillip A. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $11,138.67, plus interest.
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. Pamela Ross. Plaintiff awarded $5,712.40 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Villing & Co. Inc. v. Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Providian National Bank v. Thomas C. Ice Sr.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Amy J. (former name Hapner restored) and James A. Crouse. March 28.
• Steve K. and Jewell A.Sausaman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $174 per week in child support. March 29.
• Anna D. (former name Miller restored) and Thomas N. Paquette. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. March 29.
• Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher. March 29.
• Theodore H. and Shannon R. Music. March 29.
• James Robert and Lynne Michelle Eberle. March 30.
• Kristen D. and Adam W. Sellers. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. March 30.
• Jean Marie and Ronnie Jay Kindig. April 2.
• Melissa A. and Douglas A. Sanburn. April 3.
• Lucy Jewell (former name Porter restored) and G. Michael Proffitt. April 3.
Other Action
• Dana Allen v. Mary Cox and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co. This matter is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon as mediator.
• Andrew W. Goar v. Kimberly M. Jentel. This matter is referred to mediation, with Philip E. Kalamaros as mediator.
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.
• Paul Adams, 1488 W. CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $705. Debts: $13,823.
• David Collins and Jennifer Collins, also known as Jennifer Norris and as Jennifer Thomas, 3742 N. Barbee Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $64,900. Debts: $107,219.
• Terri Geyer, 302 E. Broad St., Nappanee, Chapter 7. Assets: $92,705. Debts: $114,351.
• Sasha Lisenbee, 2441 W. CR 250S #5, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,100. Debts: $17,178.
• Edward Lynch, 3027 E. CR 900S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,865. Debts: $44,841.
• Gregory and Karen Patton, 106 W. Maple St., Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $48,230. Debts: $77,221.
• Jennifer Ramirez, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $45,650. Debts: $54,864.
• Joshua Sharp and Ngoc Tu, also known as Ngoc Tu Tran, 554 Ivy Court, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $89,850. Debts: $98,892. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jeffrey Wayne Lancaster, 28, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Nicole Ryan Beam, 25, Duncan Drive, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Jude Watson Hinora, 19, and Tiffany Rose Simpson, 18, both of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw.
• Jarrod Landon Peace, 26, and Wendi Ann Akers, 27, both of East Harrison Street, Warsaw.
• Mickey E. Belcher, 56, Ind. 15N, Syracuse, and Karen S. Huey, 58, East South Road, Syracuse.
• Sean Dewayne Lackey, 23, and Mirna Aurora Perez, 27, both of East CR 225S, Winona Lake.
• Crist Allen Helmuth, 24, Bremen, and Marianne Anderson, 18, North CR 1000W, Nappanee.
• Kenneth L. Nine, 39, and Rebecca L. Devore, 42, both of East Walnut Street, Silver Lake.
• Miguel R. Romero, 41, and Leticia Galindo, 28, both of East Wellington Drive, Warsaw.
• Gregory Gus Tomlinson, 22, and Erin Cheryl Fitzgerald, 27, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Matthew Loren Hetler, 22, and Jessica Renee Dowling, 19, both of North Walnut Street, Etna Green.
• Jeremy Lee Manns, 23, and April Harris, 30, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Jacob John Mikolajczak, 19, Virginia Beach, Va., and Rachael Lynn Gabbard, 18, East CR 400N, Pierceton.
• Nathan Lee Borkholder, 23, and LaWanda Kay Borkholder, 28, both of Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Justin Darrell Bellamy, 19, and Melissa Jo Kuhn, 23, both of South County Farm Road, Claypool.
• Donald Paul Joswiak, 67, and Naomi June Carr, 65, both of South CR 600W,Claypool.
• Jerry W. Cox, 45, and Diane Louise Dean, 42, both of South Washington Street, 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:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. v. Rebecca and Billy Stambaugh. Plaintiff awarded $850.
• Desmond Jackson v. Sally K. Charles. Plaintiff awarded $2,219.75.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather M. Endicott, $261.40; Donnie Jackson, $1,491.12; Debra Garrison, $265.36; and Ellen L. Hall, $965.22.
• Rentway awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ron Spaulding, $875 and $1,500, and Mike Hackworth, $875.
• Don Stebleton v. Deb and Dustin Baldwin. Plaintiff awarded $1,124.97.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Vickey K. Prater, $642.62, and Penni Harris, $598.10.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Community v. Debra Tackett. Plaintiff awarded $713.86.
• Priscilla and Thomas Conley v. Daniel and Stacy Herr. Plaintiffs awarded $258.04.
• Juergen Voss v. Charles L. and Emilia Traughber. Plaintiff awarded $1,921.
• Dewayne Busz v. Rhea Foutz. Plaintiff awarded $1,350.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Connie Michael, $62.15; Kathy Quier, $96.50; Tim and Angela Porter, $77.47; Todd and Jennifer Weddington, $35; Mark and Peggy Davis, $96.90; Stephen and Rhonda Lewis, $91.80; Daniel and Anna Stiles, $91.80; Jenny Emmons, $81.80; Diane Iseton, $61.60; and Kris Louthain, $91.80.
• American General Finance v. Craig Allen Marsh. Plaintiff awarded $2,453.62.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Todd and Peggy F. Perry.Plaintiff awarded $145.95.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Paul M. Mast. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Superior Auto Inc. v. Brenda C. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $2,571.69.
• SAC Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robin A. Lindzy, $1,057.26, and Jill D. Lyle, $3,000.
• Verizon v. Douglas Boyer. Plaintiff awarded $719.32.
• Terry and Debra Thompson v. Robert Moore.Plaintiff awarded $1,607.
• Mindy Frantz v. Richard Hyde. Plaintiff awarded $2,700.
• Martin Financial Management v. Libby Coleman. Plaintiff awarded $281.37.
• Carla S. Nussbaum v. Northern Pride's Car Wash. Plaintiff awarded $1,385.85.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Enrique Diaz, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michelle Lindzy, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Adam Hurley, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March were Aaron D. Banks, Warsaw; Charles Lisenbee, Warsaw; and Matthew Zellars, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Andy Hamilton, Pierceton.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Debra Barboza, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $75 in July was Larry Hursell, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Valerie K. Yagel, 28, South Whitley; Joshua J. Hollinger, 19, Warsaw; Tony W. Kaehr, 34, Warsaw; Benjamin G. McCulough, 20, Winona Lake; Tamara J. Dalton, 42, Warsaw; Matthew D. Wolf, 30, Warsaw; Matthew W. Olds, 18, Warsaw; Brian D. Redden, 17, Warsaw; and Douglas Blanton Jr., 27, Claypool.
Fined $27 in February were Robert J. Brigham, 21, Warsaw, and Chad T. Lawson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Aaron T. Galvin, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in March were Joel R. Savage, 19, Warsaw; William R. Moore, 20, Warsaw; Miguel S. Vega, 21, Warsaw; Jill C. Shipley, 17, Winona Lake; Exer F. Lilly, 51, Syracuse; Jeremy L. Kuhn, 36, Warsaw; Alec D. Adolphson, 33, Leesburg; Allan L. Morgan, 36, Leesburg; Kimberly M. Stanley, 27, Syracuse; Kelly J. Fitzpatrick, 38, Warsaw;
Also, Dustin J. Hollar, 20, Warsaw; Kenneth D. Herman, 36, Syracuse; James R. Patterson, 57, Warsaw; Corie R. Bursey, 19, Pierceton; Donald R. Wilka, 49, Syracuse; Zachary D. Randall, 23, Claypool; Michael D. Faulkner, 18, Bourbon; Susan L. Russell, 47, Nappanee; Kristi L. Davis, 17, Bourbon; and Daniel W. Linton, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in February were Shelly J. Harter, 37, Nappanee, and Linda L. Dunlap, 26, Tippecanoe.
Fined $12 in January was Rosa Macias, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Donald J. Coplen, 18, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March were Bonnie L. Dodd, 37, Syracuse; Tracy L. Benzinger, 33, Leesburg; Rodney J. Grossman, 45, Warsaw; Scott C. White, 19, Pierceton; Richard S. King, 50, Warsaw; Curtis Campbell Jr., 18, Warsaw; and Jarrod M. Agnew, 30, Rochester.
Fined $7 in February was Clark D. Calhoun, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in December was Donald J. Coplen, 18, Nappanee.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March was David M. Decker, 16, Akron.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Porfirio R. Perez, 27, Warsaw; Chad I. Snyder, 20, South Whitley; Evan C. Mock, 20, Warsaw; and Michael S. Shepherd, 18, Pierceton.
No Lights On Trailer - Fined $7 in March was Gary K. Gearheart, 45, Syracuse.
Over Registered Load - Fined $200 in March was Garold O. Slusher, 48, Pierceton.
No Registration - Fined $7 in March was Todd A. Swanson, 35, Atwood.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Daniel L. Hill, 24, Silver Lake.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in March was Charles B. Easter, 78, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were Daniel P. Graney, 37, Warsaw, and Jose Romero, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Steve L. Kaufman, 36, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against Rodney L. Perry, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was Julia M. Sausaman, 22, Silver Lake.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in February was Jerad M. Crump, 23, Claypool.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in February was Johnathan D. McGlothin, 21, Winona Lake.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $25 in January was William Phillips, 16, Milford.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in March was Eddie R. Shepherd, 52, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Lauren V. Whitzky, 16, Warsaw; Faith R. Miller, 19, Winona Lake; Adam J. Harman, 23, Leesburg; Grant S. Kinsey, 17, Warsaw; Justin A. Ulrey, 25, Warsaw; Lawrence A. Crabtree, 37, Warsaw; Travis A. Fowler, 26, Winona Lake; Sara D. Frush, 18, Warsaw; Robert E. Halsey, 20, Syracuse; Jeffrey S. Mayo, 36, Warsaw;
Also, Princene Bonnett, 38, Warsaw; Helen Prater, 59, Warsaw; Michele Burkholder, 28, Warsaw; Jose J. Juarez, 25, Warsaw; Aaron S. Stavedahl, 25, Warsaw; Steven J. Hall, 21, Claypool; Jason J. Sheneman, 28, Pierceton; Ricky L. Hall, 21, Claypool; Stephanie L. Fairchild, 19, Winona Lake;
Also, Lori M. Shafer, 18, Pierceton; Linnette J. Giovannni, 17, Warsaw; Patricia G. Replogle, 50, Syracuse; Jeremy A. Lukens, 21, Warsaw; Scott D. Shelhart, 19, Warsaw; Kimberly L. Elisech, 22, Warsaw; Jody W. Henline, 39, Warsaw; Albert L. Maples, 35, Pierceton; Tonya Myers, 29, Syracuse; Tanner M. Cripe, 23, North Manchester;
Also, Andrew W. McKinley, 25, Warsaw; Tabatha L. Vining, 18, Warsaw; Elaine F. Stump, 18, Pierceton; Tonya K. Underhill, 49, Leesburg; Michael A. Biddle, 23, Warsaw; Shane A. Fuller, 29, Warsaw; and Sarah L. Knight, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Bernardo Velasquez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Danny L. Groves, 28, Nappanee.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (March) Debora Smith, Winona Lake; (February) Sherri Fugate, Warsaw; (January) Brenda Byrd, Syracuse; (June) Brad Canfield, Syracuse (three counts); April Browning, Akron (four counts).
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Charles Lisenbee, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January) Bryan Busz, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (January) Terry L. Loe, North Webster.
Reckless Driving - (November) Matthew Wolf, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (September) Danielle Conley, Warsaw.
Battery - (September) Thomas Able, Silver Lake; (August) Melvin Keplinger, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (August) Steve Thompson, Syracuse.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (August) Melvin Keplinger, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) Melvin Keplinger, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (May) Rick Cable, Claypool; (April 2000) Kimberly Boocher, Atwood.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Bonnie Poe and Sierra V. Shafer, South County Farm Road, Claypool, v. Ken M. and Branden Collins, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an amount to compensate for injuries to Shafer's wrist allegedly caused by Branden Collins. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of First USA Bank, v. Randall A. Ingle, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,877.59 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of Discover Financial Service, v. Randall A. Ingle, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,408.10 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Jose F. Ibanez and Jacqueline M. Ibanez, also known as Jacqueline M. Slone, Seventh Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $892.97 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Seward A. Guy, Warren Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,900 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Melissa S. Greer, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, $3,361.71, and Shelly A. Heins Boyer, East Center Street, Warsaw, $5,225.10.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and attorney fees: Diana Lewallen, CR 50, and Gretchen Shearer, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, $6,363.39, and Eleanor and Jerry Denton, Knox, $762. These cases were moved on changes of venue from Howard County.
• CreditMax Inc. seeks the amounts noted due on contracts from the following people: Todd E. and Angela K. Kohler, $5,663.91, and Diana D. and Cecil Q. Zimmerman, Wawaka, $5,815.78.
• Capital One Realty Inc. v. DeVries Turtle Bay Inc.; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; Kim A. Jacquay, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse; and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff seeks a judgment as to ownership of a mobile home in question, plus court costs.
• Capital One Realty Inc. v. DeVries Turtle Bay Inc.; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; SPHS Bank of America; Rick A. and Sandra R. Gibson, Fort Wayne; John E. Hochstetler and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff seeks a judgment as to ownership of a mobile home in question, plus court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Larry H. Snyder, South Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $326.45 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Ronald Bjella, Turtle Bay, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,976.15 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• United Recovery Services v. Lawrence Tezekjian, Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $17,224.89 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Howard Ramsey, South Country Club, Warsaw; and David W. Kessler, Downers Grove, Ill.; and Dana Federal Credit Union, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $12,945.04 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• A&B Fabricating and Maintenance Inc. v. Richie Grimm, West Martin Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,346.88 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Douglas R. and Sheila A. Greene and Jeffery Moore, all of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,617.64 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Larry D. and Shirley A. Gaerte, as trustees, and Gregory A. Hall, v. Richard and Janet Barrett, William and Mary Beltz and Louis J. and Kathryn A Bueker, all of Fort Wayne; Marie T. Genge Mason, Orland Park, Ill.; Craig and Rhonda Neal, New Haven; and Clyde and Carolyn Ann Sexton, EMS C10 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek a judgment declaring them owners of real estate in question on Big Chapman Lake and an order prohibiting defendants from placing a pier or docking boats at the end of a vacated alley. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Platinum, as assignee of Discover Card, v. Betty J. Parker, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,462.23 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Eugene Gregory, doing business as Creative Gardens, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, v. William and Pamela Kolter, Woodland Hills Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,444.85 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Adrian D. and Patricia A. Case, Mentone, $4,531.18, and Jerald B. Aker, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, $4,681.92.
• Keith Harris, doing business as Harris Mobile Homes Service, v. Northland Insurance Companies, St. Paul, Minn., and Wes Miller & Associates Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment as to coverage for damage to mobile home during transport.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. William M. Jr. and Dawn Hyde, North CR 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $108,813.10 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Republic Bank, formerly known as D&N Bank, FSB, v. Michelle Wunder, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,963.14 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. Ronnie Lee and Melinda K. Tharp, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell, and Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $66,246.26 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. v. Andrew Nichols, South Courtland Park Drive, Silver Lake, and EquiCredit Corp. of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $98,545.50 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.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Charles D. Donham, North Broadway Street, Mentone, and Byrider Finance Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $91,305.13 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.
• Desera and Chris Bradford v. Jason Miller, Columbia City. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 22, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 13 and CR 1250S. Plaintiffs also seek punitive damages and request a trial by jury.
• Oakwood Acceptance Corp. v. Rex Addair, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $79,617.81 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 v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest and court costs: Michael A. Hagy, Warsaw, $2,283.14, and Mark A. Stollar, North Westwood Street, Warsaw, $6,550.01.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Beth M. Tharp, Wexford Place, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,249.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Aguilar
Kenneth Aguilar, Kosciusko County, and Claudia Aguilar, Winona Lake. They were married March 21, 1997, and separated in August 2000. There are no minor children.
Bradburn
Laura Lee Bradburn, East Bowser Street, Syracuse, and Scott E. Bradburn, Ind. 5S, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 17, 1997, and separated March 7, 2001. There are no minor children.
DeLaCruz
Alejandro DeLaCruz, Pierceton, and Betty DeLaCruz, West Catholic Street, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 5, 1975, and separated June 15, 1995. There are no minor children.
Rodnick/Schenck
Cassidy A. Rodnick and Russell A. Schenck, Sandpoint Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1994, and separated March 14, 2001. There is one minor child.
Smith
Greg A. Smith, Warsaw, and Shawnee L. Smith, Kosciusko County. They were married Feb. 16, 1990, and separated in October 2000. There are two minor children.
Stevens
Danny and Keitha Stevens, Syracuse. They were married April 4, 1992, and separated March 6, 2001. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Pamela A. Whitton. Plaintiff awarded $4,542.86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CitiFinancial Inc., formerly known as City Loan Financial Services Inc., v. Anthony Wayne Griffith. Plaintiff awarded $4,719.79 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner v. Mark R. Lavigne. Plaintiff awarded $942.50, plus court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. v. Daniel R. and Cathi L. Kerr. Plaintiff awarded $6,716.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. James A. Archer. Plaintiff awarded $4,596.30 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Ford Olinger.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Randy L. and Cheryl A. Bays. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $189.26 per week in child support. March 28.
• Arnol Joe and Ruby Ortiz. Custody of couple's two minor children to be decided at a later date. March 29.
• Marissa Lois and Shawn R. Barhydt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 30.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Saul & Co., as custodian for Ajax Financial L.P., v. the estate of Florence Wireman, Fort Wayne, and Federal National Mortgage Association, Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on South Franklin Street in Mentone.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Tena and Tom Smith, Etna Green, and state of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $60,052.62 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bentley
Donald Eugene and Cynthia Anne Bentley, North Highland Place, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 27, 1999, and separated March 27, 2001. There are no minor children.
Brenneman
Lu Ann and James Brenneman, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 12, 1988, and have not separated. There is one minor child.
Crace
Liddie and Edward Crace, East May Lane, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 16, 1968, and separated March 23, 2001. There are four minor children.
Heiser
Daniel M. Heiser, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, and Melanie L. Heiser, Bremen. They were married May 18, 1985, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Horn
Amber E. Ross-Horn, East County Line Road, Syracuse, and Kristian Lee Horn, Kimmell. They were married Feb. 22, 1997, and separated in January 2001. There are two minor children.
Islas
Trisha Islas, East CR 500N, North Webster, and Rito Islas, Elkhart. They were married July 3, 1991, and separated Oct. 1, 2000. There are two minor children.
Kerns
Evelyn S. and Jerry L. Kerns, East Maple Grove, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 21, 1971, and separated March 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Lipply
Vicki E. Lipply, East CR 450N, Leesburg, and Kim R. Lipply, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married March 27, 1987, and separated Dec. 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Morrow
Dora A. Morrow, South CR 300E, Akron, and Roger S. Morrow Jr., Akron. They were married Aug. 23, 1996, and separated Feb. 12, 2001. There is one minor child.
Pilz
Brigette Pilz, Third Street, Winona Lake, and Lee Pilz, North Sir Lancelot Lane, Cromwell. They were married May 31, 1997, and separated in November 2000. There is one minor child.
Ritchie
Christy Ritchie, Ind. 13N, Leesburg, and Michael Ritchie, LaGrange. They were married May 17, 2000, and separated in November 2000. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Brenda Shepherd, West Decoy Road, Mentone, and Matthew Shepherd, Mentone. They were married Sept. 11, 1988, and separated March 9, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John Myers v. Neal Oswald. Plaintiff awarded $7,000 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Phillip A. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $11,138.67, plus interest.
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. Pamela Ross. Plaintiff awarded $5,712.40 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Villing & Co. Inc. v. Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Providian National Bank v. Thomas C. Ice Sr.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Amy J. (former name Hapner restored) and James A. Crouse. March 28.
• Steve K. and Jewell A.Sausaman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $174 per week in child support. March 29.
• Anna D. (former name Miller restored) and Thomas N. Paquette. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. March 29.
• Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher. March 29.
• Theodore H. and Shannon R. Music. March 29.
• James Robert and Lynne Michelle Eberle. March 30.
• Kristen D. and Adam W. Sellers. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. March 30.
• Jean Marie and Ronnie Jay Kindig. April 2.
• Melissa A. and Douglas A. Sanburn. April 3.
• Lucy Jewell (former name Porter restored) and G. Michael Proffitt. April 3.
Other Action
• Dana Allen v. Mary Cox and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co. This matter is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon as mediator.
• Andrew W. Goar v. Kimberly M. Jentel. This matter is referred to mediation, with Philip E. Kalamaros as mediator.
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.
• Paul Adams, 1488 W. CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $705. Debts: $13,823.
• David Collins and Jennifer Collins, also known as Jennifer Norris and as Jennifer Thomas, 3742 N. Barbee Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $64,900. Debts: $107,219.
• Terri Geyer, 302 E. Broad St., Nappanee, Chapter 7. Assets: $92,705. Debts: $114,351.
• Sasha Lisenbee, 2441 W. CR 250S #5, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,100. Debts: $17,178.
• Edward Lynch, 3027 E. CR 900S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,865. Debts: $44,841.
• Gregory and Karen Patton, 106 W. Maple St., Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $48,230. Debts: $77,221.
• Jennifer Ramirez, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $45,650. Debts: $54,864.
• Joshua Sharp and Ngoc Tu, also known as Ngoc Tu Tran, 554 Ivy Court, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $89,850. Debts: $98,892. [[In-content Ad]]
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