Times-Union Court News 04-11-2000
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:
• Brent Alan Schwinn, 29, and Heather Joan Busz, 29, both of EMS D4 Lane, Syracuse.
• Richard A. Endicott, 33, and Pamela R. Coon, 32, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Ronald D. Burns, 49, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Krista R. Street, 34, East Timberline Circle South Warsaw.
• Richard W. Martin, 29, and Jenny Lou Collins, 28, both of East CR 105oN, Cromwell.
• Sam A. Bowling, 44, and Sandra Linn Entwisle, 44, both of Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• Collin Mikal Boggs, 22, South CR 200W, Silver Lake, and Heather Adel Jones, 19, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
• Harry Allen Batson, 51, EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg, and Marcia Jean Compson, 48, South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
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 $25 in March and license suspended 90 days was Bruce Kenworthy, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Smith, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Ronnie Hurd, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sergio Perez, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in November was Raul. Calderson, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $99.50 in October, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Danny Amich, Akron.
Fined $100 in September and license suspended 90 days was John Steinbecher, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $74.50 in September and license suspended six months was Roy Skeens, North Manchester.
Fined $74.50 in August and license suspended 180 days was Darrell Bradtke, Pierceton.
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in May and license suspended 30 days was Daniel Robbins, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 60 days was Aubrey Macklin, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Estaban Garcia Syracuse.
Fined $50 in November was Esteban Zacarlas, Mentone.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March was Michelle Brewer, no address given.
Fined $50 in February was William Hunt, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November was Raul Calderson, Mentone.
Fined $50 in October was Teresa Hall, North Webster.
Fined $100 in August was Troy Frieden, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in May was Samuel Davis, Warsaw.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in January against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Russell Geer, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $500 in January was Mike Vanderford, North Manchester.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in December was Virgil Dordon, North Webster.
Public Indecency - Fined $250 in October was John Mishler, Nappanee.
Conversion - Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Chad Fuller, Syracuse.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in August and ordered to make restitution was Darrell Bradtke, Pierceton.
Deception - Fined $100 in May was Vivian Scribner, North Webster.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $75 in April 1999, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was John Fry, Larwill.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was John H. Borkholder, 28, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in March were Denise M. McDaniel, 30, Syracuse; Jacob D. England, 17, Warsaw; Deborah S. Combs, 34, Winona Lake; Roderick E. Blankenship, 30, Winona Lake; Robert C. Cartwright, 52, Akron; Ricardo V. Castillo, 37, Winona Lake; and Judith A. Schmahl, 57, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in February was Robert E. Hurley, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Cassaundra C. Sparks, 28, North Webster, and Emily D. West, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in August was Donald R. Allen, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in August was Christopher R. Reese, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Rebecca L. Rassi, 27, Nappanee; Kevin A. Miller, 20, Rochester; Michael L. Rogers, 44, Warsaw; David J. Nicol, 51, Warsaw; Tammie A. Klingerman, 39, Bourbon; Brian L. Shepherd, 19, Warsaw; Jay R. Godshalk, 31, Warsaw; Filiberto M. Nunez, 26, Warsaw; Wesley H. Snyder, 18, Pierceton; Tyler E. Campbell, 17, Milford;
Also, Jason M. Stephenson, 26, Winona Lake; David M. Spencer, 21, Mentone; Allan P. Robb, 60, Winona Lake; Andrew J. Beverly, 29, Warsaw; Jill L. Slater, 35, Claypool; Valerie L. Hamilton, 24, Warsaw; and Clay W. Rassi, 27, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in February were Anne M. Stevenson, 27, Warsaw; Krista S. Brumbaugh, 25, Milford; Sean I. Pelikant, 25, Syracuse; and Hal L. Durke, 30, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in November was Christine Collins, 28, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September was Steven G. Hanford, 16, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in May was Donald R. Allen, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March were Steven R. Silveus, 60, Warsaw; Ronnie L. Cornell, 34, North Manchester; Nathan J. Ksiezopolski, 23, Claypool; Jason L. Seiffert, 21, Warsaw; Thomas W. Gibson, 43, Syracuse; and Margarito Martinez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Dawn L. Donovan, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Carla L. Arthur, 32, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were Jian Y. Zhen, 30, Winona Lake, and Michael D. Ryman, 18, Claypool.
Fined $7 in December was Jessica R. Habegger, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Terry A. Dove, 16, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Lindsay N. Woods, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Tammy M. Serafini, 41, Syracuse, and Efrain C. Vazquez, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Ricardo Deantes, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Bradley A. Dye, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March were Andrew J. Beverly, 29, Warsaw; Alena J. Adamatis, 44, Syracuse; and Brian S. Miller, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Martin Xochitecatt, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Cesar R. Soto, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Bradley A. Dye, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in March was David B. Sumpter, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March was Matthew E. Netzley, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Janie Walls, 32, Leesburg; Howard E. Johnson, 72, Leesburg; and Martin Xochitecatt, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Brian E. Julian, 29, Claypool.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in February was Jemma M. Hales, 21, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February was Randy S. Stiltner, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November were Donald P. Dill, 23, Cromwell, and Jose Valdez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Stephanie M. Wilson, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April 1999 was Dewayne E. O'Connor, 38, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Mary E. Berkey, 52, Etna Green.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in November was Erica L. Wilcox, 20, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in November was Robert C. Timmreck, 20, Warsaw.
Driving A Mo-Ped Without Wearing A Helmet - Fined $7 in September was Terry A. Dove, 16, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in February was Ryan W. Chesman, 17, Milford.
Fined $50 in November was Justin R. Miner, 18, Warsaw.
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Philip E. Cartwright, 46, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Christina S. Leal, 21, Mentone; Edward D. Dempsey, 31, Pierceton; Jerry L. Smith, 69, Winona Lake; Kelly L. Brooks, 28, Warsaw; Nicholas A. Robbins, 18, Etna Green; Peter A. Turra, 20, Warsaw; William C. Metz, 19, Warsaw; Christopher N. Helton, 26, Mentone; Pamela J. Huffer, 51, Syracuse; Julie C. Riffle, 29, Syracuse; and Stephen L. Hatfield, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Penny A. Lewis, 34, Syracuse; Dawn M. Fisher, 40, Warsaw; Shawn A. Ousley, 24, Warsaw; Dawn L. Donovan, 20, Warsaw; Dale W. Rock, 40, Warsaw; Martin Xochitecatt, Warsaw; Alejandro Rico, 24, Warsaw; and Amy E. Smith, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in August was Donald R. Allen, 18, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in March was Cheri R. Baugher, 28, Warsaw.
Judgment in March against Bernardo Velazquez, 20, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Having Never Had A License - (March) Norma Lopez, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (March) Tim Porter, Rochester; (February) Lisa G. Owens, Warsaw (two counts); (May) Trudy Detwiler, Syracuse.
Driving Without A License - (November) Armando Martinez, Mentone; (August) Jorge Ibarra, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (October) Stephen O'Connell, Warsaw.
Battery - (October) Teresa Hall, North Webster; (July) Samuel Davis, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (September) - David Allen Julian, Syracuse.
Conversion - (August) Troy Frieden, North Manchester.
Altered Interim Plate - (July) Jesus Mares, Syracuse.
Speed Contest - (May) Daniel Robbins, Cromwell.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (March) Jeffrey D. Keogh, 41, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Logan Greene, Baugher Drive, Tippecanoe. Plaintiff seeks $2,368.10 due on account, plus court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Ginger Abbs, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $36,038.83 due on account, plus interest.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Joshua and Sherry Hamman, North Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,797.88 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Investment Bank, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Craig M. and Melissa A. Coyle, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,806.28 due on contact, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Kris L. and Amber E. Horn, East County Line Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,909.43 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Kevin L. and Sandra L. Wynn, Culver. Plaintiff seeks $4,830.89 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Saundra and Owen K. Cobbum vs. Sylvia C. Alvarez, South East Street, Milford, and Jeanette K. Causey, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 27, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 13 and Pickwick Road. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Daniel K. and Jaimie L. Sumwalt. Plaintiff seeks $26,616.37 due on note, plus interest attorney fees and court costs.
• Dale G. Custer vs. Marshal D. Crawford, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton, and Terry Williams, doing business as Consolidated Builders Services, South CR 400E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $18,550 due on contract, plus court costs and additional damages for breaches.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Traci L. Norman and Wendy Stahl, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $3,409.45 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Jack D. and Naomi Boyer vs. Ricky T. Fuller, South CR 250E, Warsaw; John J. and Mark E. Fuller, both of West Van Buren Street, Leesburg; and David E. Fuller, East Wooster Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek (1) an unspecified amount for alleged conversion of inventory, loss of inventory, breach of agreement, attorney fees and damage to good will and (2) an unspecified amount for alleged conversion of inventory, plus treble damages and attorney fees.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Melissa Marshall, also known as Melissa K. Yohe, North CR 850W, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,705.33 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American Investment Bank, as successor in interest to Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Larry Parker, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of 1993 Ford F150.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alcala
Alma Alcala, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Samuel Alcala, Ligonier. They were married Dec. 7, 1998, and separated Feb. 24, 2000. There is one minor child.
Davidson
Jason Paul Davidson, Kosciusko County, and Alicia Renee Davidson, EMS T17A Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 10, 1995, and separated April 3, 2000. There are two minor children.
Torpy
Jody Beth Torpy, Kosciusko County, and Tommy Lee Torpy II, West Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 23, 1992, and separated March 28, 2000. 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
• First Union National Bank vs. Donald E. Adkins and Commercial Credit Loans Inc. Plaintiff awarded $113,093.41 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.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, vs. Marilee Vanvactor, also known as Marilee Cassel. Plaintiff awarded $1,068.51 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jennifer R. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $3,455.97 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia, as assignee of Montgomery Ward, vs. Charles J. Long. Plaintiff awarded $3,324.95, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Devan R. and Kim Ray Dotson. Plaintiff awarded $6,155.63 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs against the following people: Araceli Rico; $1,307, Tawanna Collins, $14,270.19; and Donna Phelps, $1,416.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Michelle and Michael Mitchell Scott. Plaintiff awarded $3,144.82 by default, plus interest, $420 in attorney fees and court costs.
• American Investment Bank, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. James and Patty Loubert. Plaintiff awarded $4,807, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Tomasita Bettinger.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Phillip M. and Minona J. Denton.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Toni L. and James L. Ernest. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. March 27.
• L.C. and Ruby Drabenstott. March 27.
• James H. and Carol E. Gibson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. March 31.
• Krissandra S. and Jason L. Barker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $99 per week in child support. March 31.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Eric D. Kroesche, Escondido, Calif., vs. M.D. Umbaugh, Eli Lily Road, Syracuse, et al (there are a total of 18 defendants, most of which are creditors). Plaintiff seeks $1.1 million due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and a decree foreclosing the equity of redemption and barring claims, with sale of mortgage property to satisfy judgment.
• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board vs. Deborah K. Bogner. Plaintiff seeks $2,260 due on note, plus court costs.
• D.C. Garage Doors vs. Precise Construction, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,638.43 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Michael J. and Brenda D. Baker, Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,200 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Trell and George Prater, East Clark Street, Warsaw, vs. Carla Kizer, South CR 750E, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 9, 1998, auto accident on Center Street. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Greenpoint Credit Corp., formerly known as BankAmerica Housing Services Inc., vs. John and Allison Kuipers, CR 48, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks possession of manufactured home, plus judgment for damages, attorney fees, expenses incurred and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Charles P. Murphy, EMS C24G Lane, Warsaw, and Charles R. Andrew. Plaintiff seeks $50,576.95 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
• Paul D. and Pamela K. Lackey, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, seek to change the name Sebastian Blake Baker, of whom they are guardians, to Sebastian Blake Lackey. The child's natural mother, Karen Sue Lackey Shepherd, consents to the name change.
Marriage Dissolutions
Billger
Jack J. Billger, North Main Street, Milford, and Teia A. Billger, Goshen. They were married Jan. 26, 1991, and separated in April 1999. There are no minor children.
Brower
Ken Allen Brower, South East Street, North Webster, and Twilla Dawn Brower, East Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married July 18, 1992, and separated Dec. 13, 1999. There is one minor child.
Calhoun
Lora Lynne Calhoun, Ind. 14E, South Whitley, and Donald Calhoun, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. They were married June 21, 1980, and separated March 17, 2000. There are three minor children.
Cobb
Jennifer and Brent Cobb, West CR 1250S, Akron. They were married Oct. 3, 1992, and separated March 29, 2000. There are two minor children.
Culbertson
Samantha K. Culbertson, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Clarence T. Culbertson, Kimmell. They were married March 20, 1996, and separated in May 1999. There are two minor children.
Fuller
Kevin J. and Barbi J. Fuller, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 25, 1992, and separated Feb. 15, 2000. There are three minor children.
Haddan
Lori Haddan, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Randy Haddan, Claypool. They were married May 28, 1999, and separated March 25, 2000. There are no minor children.
Madrigal
Mercedes Solorzano-Madrigal, East Joshua Drive, Warsaw, and Victor M. Madrigal, Nye Street, Warsaw. They were married and separated on dates not indicated. There are no minor children.
Miller
Tracy J. Miller, East CR 500N, Rochester, and Todd L. Miller, North CR 175E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 21, 1995, and separated Jan. 27, 2000. There are no minor children.
Reidt
Rick Lee and Sandra Kay Reidt, Jean Street, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 29, 1976, and separated March 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Seybert
Rhea L. Seybert, Ulrich Drive, Milford, and Terry L. Seybert, Goshen. They were married Jan. 23, 1976, and separated Feb. 5, 2000. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Reggie D. and Bonnie Shepherd, West CR 750S, Claypool. They were married Sept. 17, 1976, and separated March 26, 2000. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Aaron M. Foster and Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc. Plaintiff awarded $60,955.85 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.
• Dale Custer vs. Extec Central Inc. Plaintiff awarded $200,533, plus interest and court costs.
• John K. Brown and Jean M. Hoover v. Kenneth G. Dilling, et al. Plaintiffs declared owners of real estate in question subject to unpaid real estate taxes. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Goshen Sash & Door Co. vs. Miller & Sons Structures Inc. Plaintiff awarded $34,188.47, plus court costs.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis vs. Jerry Burkett. Plaintiff awarded $70,068.30 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.
Name Change
• Amy Sue Carson's request to change the name of her minor son from Tim Lloyd Shafer Jr. to Christopher Michael Carson is granted.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bayer Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Miles Federal Credit Union, vs. Cendant Mortgage Corp. and Barbara and Alfonso Gomez.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cindy D. and John H. Stamper. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. March 27.
• Norma J. (former name Lanham restored) and Russell P. Whetten. March 29.
• Samantha J. (former name Lowry restored) and Matthew S. Eldridge. March 31.
• Lyle D. II and Lynli J. Faulkner. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $300 per week in child support. March 31.
• Dale L. and Wanietta C. Mort. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 31.
• G. Ann and Dan J. Neer. April 5.
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.
• Eric Deery, 2987 W. CR 700N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,318. Debts: $171,048.
• Thomas Smith, 10 Coral Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $42,390. Debts: $43,364.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Brent Alan Schwinn, 29, and Heather Joan Busz, 29, both of EMS D4 Lane, Syracuse.
• Richard A. Endicott, 33, and Pamela R. Coon, 32, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Ronald D. Burns, 49, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Krista R. Street, 34, East Timberline Circle South Warsaw.
• Richard W. Martin, 29, and Jenny Lou Collins, 28, both of East CR 105oN, Cromwell.
• Sam A. Bowling, 44, and Sandra Linn Entwisle, 44, both of Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• Collin Mikal Boggs, 22, South CR 200W, Silver Lake, and Heather Adel Jones, 19, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
• Harry Allen Batson, 51, EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg, and Marcia Jean Compson, 48, South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
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 $25 in March and license suspended 90 days was Bruce Kenworthy, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Smith, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Ronnie Hurd, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sergio Perez, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in November was Raul. Calderson, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $99.50 in October, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Danny Amich, Akron.
Fined $100 in September and license suspended 90 days was John Steinbecher, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $74.50 in September and license suspended six months was Roy Skeens, North Manchester.
Fined $74.50 in August and license suspended 180 days was Darrell Bradtke, Pierceton.
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in May and license suspended 30 days was Daniel Robbins, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 60 days was Aubrey Macklin, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Estaban Garcia Syracuse.
Fined $50 in November was Esteban Zacarlas, Mentone.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March was Michelle Brewer, no address given.
Fined $50 in February was William Hunt, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November was Raul Calderson, Mentone.
Fined $50 in October was Teresa Hall, North Webster.
Fined $100 in August was Troy Frieden, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in May was Samuel Davis, Warsaw.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in January against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Russell Geer, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $500 in January was Mike Vanderford, North Manchester.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in December was Virgil Dordon, North Webster.
Public Indecency - Fined $250 in October was John Mishler, Nappanee.
Conversion - Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Chad Fuller, Syracuse.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in August and ordered to make restitution was Darrell Bradtke, Pierceton.
Deception - Fined $100 in May was Vivian Scribner, North Webster.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $75 in April 1999, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was John Fry, Larwill.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was John H. Borkholder, 28, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in March were Denise M. McDaniel, 30, Syracuse; Jacob D. England, 17, Warsaw; Deborah S. Combs, 34, Winona Lake; Roderick E. Blankenship, 30, Winona Lake; Robert C. Cartwright, 52, Akron; Ricardo V. Castillo, 37, Winona Lake; and Judith A. Schmahl, 57, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in February was Robert E. Hurley, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Cassaundra C. Sparks, 28, North Webster, and Emily D. West, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in August was Donald R. Allen, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in August was Christopher R. Reese, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Rebecca L. Rassi, 27, Nappanee; Kevin A. Miller, 20, Rochester; Michael L. Rogers, 44, Warsaw; David J. Nicol, 51, Warsaw; Tammie A. Klingerman, 39, Bourbon; Brian L. Shepherd, 19, Warsaw; Jay R. Godshalk, 31, Warsaw; Filiberto M. Nunez, 26, Warsaw; Wesley H. Snyder, 18, Pierceton; Tyler E. Campbell, 17, Milford;
Also, Jason M. Stephenson, 26, Winona Lake; David M. Spencer, 21, Mentone; Allan P. Robb, 60, Winona Lake; Andrew J. Beverly, 29, Warsaw; Jill L. Slater, 35, Claypool; Valerie L. Hamilton, 24, Warsaw; and Clay W. Rassi, 27, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in February were Anne M. Stevenson, 27, Warsaw; Krista S. Brumbaugh, 25, Milford; Sean I. Pelikant, 25, Syracuse; and Hal L. Durke, 30, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in November was Christine Collins, 28, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September was Steven G. Hanford, 16, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in May was Donald R. Allen, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March were Steven R. Silveus, 60, Warsaw; Ronnie L. Cornell, 34, North Manchester; Nathan J. Ksiezopolski, 23, Claypool; Jason L. Seiffert, 21, Warsaw; Thomas W. Gibson, 43, Syracuse; and Margarito Martinez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Dawn L. Donovan, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Carla L. Arthur, 32, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were Jian Y. Zhen, 30, Winona Lake, and Michael D. Ryman, 18, Claypool.
Fined $7 in December was Jessica R. Habegger, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Terry A. Dove, 16, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Lindsay N. Woods, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Tammy M. Serafini, 41, Syracuse, and Efrain C. Vazquez, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Ricardo Deantes, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Bradley A. Dye, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March were Andrew J. Beverly, 29, Warsaw; Alena J. Adamatis, 44, Syracuse; and Brian S. Miller, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Martin Xochitecatt, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Cesar R. Soto, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Bradley A. Dye, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in March was David B. Sumpter, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March was Matthew E. Netzley, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Janie Walls, 32, Leesburg; Howard E. Johnson, 72, Leesburg; and Martin Xochitecatt, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Brian E. Julian, 29, Claypool.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in February was Jemma M. Hales, 21, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February was Randy S. Stiltner, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November were Donald P. Dill, 23, Cromwell, and Jose Valdez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Stephanie M. Wilson, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April 1999 was Dewayne E. O'Connor, 38, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Mary E. Berkey, 52, Etna Green.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in November was Erica L. Wilcox, 20, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in November was Robert C. Timmreck, 20, Warsaw.
Driving A Mo-Ped Without Wearing A Helmet - Fined $7 in September was Terry A. Dove, 16, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in February was Ryan W. Chesman, 17, Milford.
Fined $50 in November was Justin R. Miner, 18, Warsaw.
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Philip E. Cartwright, 46, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Christina S. Leal, 21, Mentone; Edward D. Dempsey, 31, Pierceton; Jerry L. Smith, 69, Winona Lake; Kelly L. Brooks, 28, Warsaw; Nicholas A. Robbins, 18, Etna Green; Peter A. Turra, 20, Warsaw; William C. Metz, 19, Warsaw; Christopher N. Helton, 26, Mentone; Pamela J. Huffer, 51, Syracuse; Julie C. Riffle, 29, Syracuse; and Stephen L. Hatfield, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Penny A. Lewis, 34, Syracuse; Dawn M. Fisher, 40, Warsaw; Shawn A. Ousley, 24, Warsaw; Dawn L. Donovan, 20, Warsaw; Dale W. Rock, 40, Warsaw; Martin Xochitecatt, Warsaw; Alejandro Rico, 24, Warsaw; and Amy E. Smith, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in August was Donald R. Allen, 18, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in March was Cheri R. Baugher, 28, Warsaw.
Judgment in March against Bernardo Velazquez, 20, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Having Never Had A License - (March) Norma Lopez, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (March) Tim Porter, Rochester; (February) Lisa G. Owens, Warsaw (two counts); (May) Trudy Detwiler, Syracuse.
Driving Without A License - (November) Armando Martinez, Mentone; (August) Jorge Ibarra, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (October) Stephen O'Connell, Warsaw.
Battery - (October) Teresa Hall, North Webster; (July) Samuel Davis, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (September) - David Allen Julian, Syracuse.
Conversion - (August) Troy Frieden, North Manchester.
Altered Interim Plate - (July) Jesus Mares, Syracuse.
Speed Contest - (May) Daniel Robbins, Cromwell.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (March) Jeffrey D. Keogh, 41, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Logan Greene, Baugher Drive, Tippecanoe. Plaintiff seeks $2,368.10 due on account, plus court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Ginger Abbs, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $36,038.83 due on account, plus interest.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Joshua and Sherry Hamman, North Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,797.88 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Investment Bank, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Craig M. and Melissa A. Coyle, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,806.28 due on contact, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Kris L. and Amber E. Horn, East County Line Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,909.43 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Kevin L. and Sandra L. Wynn, Culver. Plaintiff seeks $4,830.89 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Saundra and Owen K. Cobbum vs. Sylvia C. Alvarez, South East Street, Milford, and Jeanette K. Causey, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 27, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 13 and Pickwick Road. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Daniel K. and Jaimie L. Sumwalt. Plaintiff seeks $26,616.37 due on note, plus interest attorney fees and court costs.
• Dale G. Custer vs. Marshal D. Crawford, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton, and Terry Williams, doing business as Consolidated Builders Services, South CR 400E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $18,550 due on contract, plus court costs and additional damages for breaches.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Traci L. Norman and Wendy Stahl, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $3,409.45 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Jack D. and Naomi Boyer vs. Ricky T. Fuller, South CR 250E, Warsaw; John J. and Mark E. Fuller, both of West Van Buren Street, Leesburg; and David E. Fuller, East Wooster Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek (1) an unspecified amount for alleged conversion of inventory, loss of inventory, breach of agreement, attorney fees and damage to good will and (2) an unspecified amount for alleged conversion of inventory, plus treble damages and attorney fees.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Melissa Marshall, also known as Melissa K. Yohe, North CR 850W, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,705.33 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American Investment Bank, as successor in interest to Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Larry Parker, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of 1993 Ford F150.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alcala
Alma Alcala, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Samuel Alcala, Ligonier. They were married Dec. 7, 1998, and separated Feb. 24, 2000. There is one minor child.
Davidson
Jason Paul Davidson, Kosciusko County, and Alicia Renee Davidson, EMS T17A Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 10, 1995, and separated April 3, 2000. There are two minor children.
Torpy
Jody Beth Torpy, Kosciusko County, and Tommy Lee Torpy II, West Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 23, 1992, and separated March 28, 2000. 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
• First Union National Bank vs. Donald E. Adkins and Commercial Credit Loans Inc. Plaintiff awarded $113,093.41 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.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, vs. Marilee Vanvactor, also known as Marilee Cassel. Plaintiff awarded $1,068.51 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jennifer R. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $3,455.97 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia, as assignee of Montgomery Ward, vs. Charles J. Long. Plaintiff awarded $3,324.95, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Devan R. and Kim Ray Dotson. Plaintiff awarded $6,155.63 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs against the following people: Araceli Rico; $1,307, Tawanna Collins, $14,270.19; and Donna Phelps, $1,416.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Michelle and Michael Mitchell Scott. Plaintiff awarded $3,144.82 by default, plus interest, $420 in attorney fees and court costs.
• American Investment Bank, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. James and Patty Loubert. Plaintiff awarded $4,807, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Tomasita Bettinger.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Phillip M. and Minona J. Denton.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Toni L. and James L. Ernest. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. March 27.
• L.C. and Ruby Drabenstott. March 27.
• James H. and Carol E. Gibson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. March 31.
• Krissandra S. and Jason L. Barker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $99 per week in child support. March 31.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Eric D. Kroesche, Escondido, Calif., vs. M.D. Umbaugh, Eli Lily Road, Syracuse, et al (there are a total of 18 defendants, most of which are creditors). Plaintiff seeks $1.1 million due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and a decree foreclosing the equity of redemption and barring claims, with sale of mortgage property to satisfy judgment.
• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board vs. Deborah K. Bogner. Plaintiff seeks $2,260 due on note, plus court costs.
• D.C. Garage Doors vs. Precise Construction, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,638.43 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Michael J. and Brenda D. Baker, Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,200 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Trell and George Prater, East Clark Street, Warsaw, vs. Carla Kizer, South CR 750E, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 9, 1998, auto accident on Center Street. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Greenpoint Credit Corp., formerly known as BankAmerica Housing Services Inc., vs. John and Allison Kuipers, CR 48, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks possession of manufactured home, plus judgment for damages, attorney fees, expenses incurred and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Charles P. Murphy, EMS C24G Lane, Warsaw, and Charles R. Andrew. Plaintiff seeks $50,576.95 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
• Paul D. and Pamela K. Lackey, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, seek to change the name Sebastian Blake Baker, of whom they are guardians, to Sebastian Blake Lackey. The child's natural mother, Karen Sue Lackey Shepherd, consents to the name change.
Marriage Dissolutions
Billger
Jack J. Billger, North Main Street, Milford, and Teia A. Billger, Goshen. They were married Jan. 26, 1991, and separated in April 1999. There are no minor children.
Brower
Ken Allen Brower, South East Street, North Webster, and Twilla Dawn Brower, East Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married July 18, 1992, and separated Dec. 13, 1999. There is one minor child.
Calhoun
Lora Lynne Calhoun, Ind. 14E, South Whitley, and Donald Calhoun, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. They were married June 21, 1980, and separated March 17, 2000. There are three minor children.
Cobb
Jennifer and Brent Cobb, West CR 1250S, Akron. They were married Oct. 3, 1992, and separated March 29, 2000. There are two minor children.
Culbertson
Samantha K. Culbertson, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Clarence T. Culbertson, Kimmell. They were married March 20, 1996, and separated in May 1999. There are two minor children.
Fuller
Kevin J. and Barbi J. Fuller, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 25, 1992, and separated Feb. 15, 2000. There are three minor children.
Haddan
Lori Haddan, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Randy Haddan, Claypool. They were married May 28, 1999, and separated March 25, 2000. There are no minor children.
Madrigal
Mercedes Solorzano-Madrigal, East Joshua Drive, Warsaw, and Victor M. Madrigal, Nye Street, Warsaw. They were married and separated on dates not indicated. There are no minor children.
Miller
Tracy J. Miller, East CR 500N, Rochester, and Todd L. Miller, North CR 175E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 21, 1995, and separated Jan. 27, 2000. There are no minor children.
Reidt
Rick Lee and Sandra Kay Reidt, Jean Street, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 29, 1976, and separated March 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Seybert
Rhea L. Seybert, Ulrich Drive, Milford, and Terry L. Seybert, Goshen. They were married Jan. 23, 1976, and separated Feb. 5, 2000. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Reggie D. and Bonnie Shepherd, West CR 750S, Claypool. They were married Sept. 17, 1976, and separated March 26, 2000. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Aaron M. Foster and Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc. Plaintiff awarded $60,955.85 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.
• Dale Custer vs. Extec Central Inc. Plaintiff awarded $200,533, plus interest and court costs.
• John K. Brown and Jean M. Hoover v. Kenneth G. Dilling, et al. Plaintiffs declared owners of real estate in question subject to unpaid real estate taxes. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Goshen Sash & Door Co. vs. Miller & Sons Structures Inc. Plaintiff awarded $34,188.47, plus court costs.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis vs. Jerry Burkett. Plaintiff awarded $70,068.30 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.
Name Change
• Amy Sue Carson's request to change the name of her minor son from Tim Lloyd Shafer Jr. to Christopher Michael Carson is granted.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bayer Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Miles Federal Credit Union, vs. Cendant Mortgage Corp. and Barbara and Alfonso Gomez.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cindy D. and John H. Stamper. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. March 27.
• Norma J. (former name Lanham restored) and Russell P. Whetten. March 29.
• Samantha J. (former name Lowry restored) and Matthew S. Eldridge. March 31.
• Lyle D. II and Lynli J. Faulkner. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $300 per week in child support. March 31.
• Dale L. and Wanietta C. Mort. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. March 31.
• G. Ann and Dan J. Neer. April 5.
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.
• Eric Deery, 2987 W. CR 700N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,318. Debts: $171,048.
• Thomas Smith, 10 Coral Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $42,390. Debts: $43,364.
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