Times-Union Court News 04-20-1999
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:
• Alfredo Garza, 27, and Sherrena Lynne Kirkwood, 25, both of EMS T34B Lane, Leesburg.
• Jeremiah Daniel Olson, 21, Aubenaubee Drive, Warsaw, and Marcie Elizabeth Manning, 21, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake.
• Robert Lee Goble, 32, and Teresa Rene Wireman, 36, both of Silver Lake.
• Jimmy Wayne Marlow, 24, and Millisa Renee Krontz, 21, both of Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• Phillip D. Harrold, 49, and Cathy S. Lopez, 45, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Bruce J. Leslie, 45, and Sherron E. Penn, 33, both of EMS B1 Lane, Leesburg.
• Jerry William Richardson, 27, and Sarah Anne Workman, 27, both of Shady Lane, Warsaw.
• Brent A. Rice, 38, and Becky S. Baldridge, 37, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Robert D. Walters, 65, and Judith A. Lease, 60, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Randall Warren Baker, 26, and Eva Lenora Ratcliff, 24, both of Ind. 13N, Leesburg.
• Areck T. Lyon, 31, and Lisa K. Aguilar, 35, both of East Center 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:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pheba L. Clevenger, $1,429.70; Londa A. and John Raymond Lewis, $1,307.59; Tracy Lynn and Russell W. Stidams Jr., $963.60; Mary E. McPeak, $496.86; Kenneth R. Dove Jr., $1,615.33; Mary Alice Hernandez, $2,598.92; Edward W. and Amy Marie Reed, $1,619.36; Joseph Trump, $561.48; William F. Wiley, $288.55; Dawn M. Handshoe, $712.38; Diane E. Stafford, $403.42; Jim L. Vetor Jr., $649.35; Matthew Trier, $975; and Crystal Ruth Hubler, $1,099.23.
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 $100 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Paul M. Stearley, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Richard Martin, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jason Lewis, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to 180 days in jail and license suspended one year was Tony Angel, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Christina Cook, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 10 days was Jesus Mora, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Aguilar. Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Gibson, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tracey Meadows, Claypool.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in March was Monica Garza, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Onorato Leon, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Salvador Silvestre, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in September was Rosendo Moyotl, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in September was Raul Nocelotl, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in August and license suspended six months was Kerri Garr, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Raul Nocelotl, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Gustavo Iglecia, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Misty Walter, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March were Devlin Barnes, Winona Lake, and Janice Wood, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in November was Richard Byrer, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in September was Mario Velazquez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Jimmie Sabo, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April 1998 was Leonard Myers, Syracuse.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Dusty Keener, Pierceton.
Conversion - Fined $100 in December was Lisa Morgan.
Possession Of Untagged Deer - Judgment (court costs only) and ordered to pay a $500 replacement fee to the Department of Natural Resources was Matthew Stevens, Warsaw.
Hunting/Shooting From Roadway - Fined $50 in December was Eugene Young, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in November and sentenced to four days in jail was Richard Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Michael Hirshey, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $24.50 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Vince A. Fletcher, Warsaw.
Allowing Livestock To Run - Fined $200 in July was Bill Stofer, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Kara N. Hoskins, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in March were Ryan D. Schlotterback, 17, Warsaw; Keitha D. Stevens, 24, Syracuse; Julie S. Crosley, 41, Warsaw; Zachery R. McKenzie, 16, Claypool; Dorothy M. Alderman, 45, Nappanee; Kristi D. Howell, 31, Warsaw; Nathan D. Rush, 18, Pierceton; Billy J. Summers, 17, Warsaw; and Charles W. Kintzel, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Chad C. Stover, 25, Syracuse, and Timothy A. Walters, 21, Claypool.
Fined $12.50 in September was Brian A. Whiteneck, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Linda K. Kunce, 50, Cromwell; Matthew C. Mason, 19, Winona Lake; Ruby Ortiz, 18, Milford; Anthony M. Hoover, 19, Syracuse; Cean K. Cartwright, 53, Syracuse; Jason R. Price, 21, Milford; Joseph A. Baker, 22, Pierceton; Alexia L. Burchett, 19, North Manchester; Hector Urrutia, 22, Warsaw; Ronald L. Swartz, 55, Milford; and Edward A. Cochran, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Steven J. Wolf, 22, Warsaw; Seth W. Rife, 25, Warsaw; and Jessie M. Coleman, 52, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Troy S. Ross, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Timothy A. Stump, 45, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November was Jeremy L. Hall, 22, North Manchester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Luis Vargas, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Eleuterio M. Moyotl, 21, Winona Lake; Jesse Bubb, 23, Warsaw; Matthew M. Graff, 30, Nappanee; and Luis Vargas, 23, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Jennifer A. Lukens, 23, Rochester.
Fined $7 in February was Mont C. Miller, 58, Pierceton.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March was Rusty L. Jefferson, 20, Warsaw.
Overweight Permit Violation - Fined $200 in March was David E. Heckathorn, 39, Rochester.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in March was Matthew M. Graff, 30, Nappanee.
No Single State Registration Receipt - Fined $17 in March was Steven J. Nelson, 38, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Jerry D. Phillips, 30, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March was Jason R. Price, 21, Milford.
Fined $7 in December was Daniel L. Blue, 25, Warsaw.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March was Zachery R. McKenzie, 16, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Julie Yoder, Warsaw; Arlie Rowe, Silver Lake; Linda Pennington, Milford; Christopher Slone, Warsaw.
Conversion - (February) Kevin Bronson; (December) Edwin Underhill, Warsaw; (August) Jason Whitaker, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) Ricky Johnson, Cromwell; (July) Jimmie Sabo, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Ruth Clark, Warsaw.
Battery - (December) Phillip Gagnon, Warsaw; (August) Gary Morris, Warsaw; Brad Morris, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (December) Amy Landis, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (October) Jesus Mora, Nappanee.
Disorderly Conduct - (September) Mario Velazquez, Warsaw.
Intimidation - (May) Patrick Clark, Pierceton.
Public Indecency - (April 1998) Leonard Myers, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Meggan Hilliker, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $621 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus attorney fees.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Services Inc., doing business as Discover Card, vs. Gary E. Price, West Boston Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,803.71 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Knight Wennerstrom vs. Keith J. Borton Jr., Walkerton, and John Slaybaugh, West Fourth Street, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for furnace, ductwork and kitchen equipment removed from leased restaurant in Etna Green. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and attorney fees.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Chantel M. Williams, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,314.92 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Rose R. Mitchuson, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,356.25 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Alan Kado, Elkhart, vs. city of Warsaw Code Enforcement and Building Department. Plaintiff seeks that the court stay and/or reverse the order issued by the city in regard to fines levied for three rental houses he owns in Warsaw which were cited for violations and are in the process of being upgraded for compliance.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Jenny Buhrt, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,075.73 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Discover Financial vs. Georgeanna J. Bell, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,686.36 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Hammond Clinic vs. Sherry L. Durflinger, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $5,689.50 due on account, plus court costs.
• Stephen Helmuth vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks modification of a March 9 decision granting a request only in part.
• Indiana Truss vs. Sweetser Lumber and Coal Inc., doing business as Marion Building Do-It-Center, Marion. Plaintiff seeks $25,318.62 due on account, plus court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Matthew Jones) vs. William C. Hood, East CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $2,965.20 as paid to insured claimant, Jones, after an Aug. 8, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Chestnut and First streets, Winona Lake. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: John Ellerbe, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $4,300.55, and Michael Lewis, Columbia City, $5,107.81.
• Westfield Companies vs. Rachel A. Heaton, Third Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,634.25 as paid to insured claimants, Joseph A. and Krista E. Koors, after an April 9, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Mark Puckett, South Thomas Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,115.65 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs: Patrick N. Johnson, Franklin Street, Nappanee, $3,837.02, and Jeff E. Dawson and Deva Ashley, both of Osceola, $2,720.69.
Marriage Dissolution
George
Nora George, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Steven D. George, Mount Sterling, Ky. They were married Feb. 20, 1993, and separated April 1, 1996. There are two minor children.
Legal Separation
Gudakunst
Tonya Gudakunst, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Timothy Gudakunst, Fort Wayne. They were married June 30, 1990, and separated March 31, 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jimmy E. and Becky D. Barr vs. J.D. Byrider Sales, North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for breach of warranties and agreements.
• National City Bank/Indiana vs. Karla J. Walker, EMS B61B1 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,092.92 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana vs. Ray Blosser and Joe Jenkins, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral used to secure contract and foreclosure of security interest as prior to other liens.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Timothy M. and Elaine M. Lemberg, EMS D2 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $49,258.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Consolidated Nutrition, LLC, doing business as Master Mix Feeds, vs. Bonnie L., John R. and Laura Ross, South CR 700E, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $11,981.31 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Mortgage Portfolio Services Inc. vs. Phillip Danner, East LaPoint Drive, Milford, and Melinda S. Danner, East CR 1150N, Milford; Bank One, NA; and Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $131,077.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jennifer Saylor) vs. Amanda R. Johnson, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,475.28 as paid to insured claimant, Saylor, after an April 26, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of McKinley Street and an alley west of Roosevelt Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Name Change
• Toni Lynn Lehman seeks to change her name to Megan Lynn Lehman.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alto
Linda L. and Dean E. Alto, West Walnut Street, Claypool. They were married June 29, 1991, and separated April 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Burns
Stephanie Burns, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Mark Burns, South Harrison Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 8, 1995, and separated Dec. 6, 1998. There are three minor children.
Coffman
Leanne M. Coffman, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and D. Scott Coffman, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 1, 1985, and separated Jan. 10, 1999. There are five minor children.
Earl
Luella Earl, Warsaw, and Alan E. Earl, South CR 900W, Mentone. They were married March 19, 1996, and separated March 12, 1999. There is one minor child.
Harrold
Carrie A. Harrold, North Franklin Street, Mentone, and John B. Harrold, East CR 300N, Rochester. They were married Oct. 27, 1990, and separated May 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Hosier
Adalena Hosier, EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse, and Thomas Hosier, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 29, 1992, and separated Jan. 1, 1996. There is one minor child.
McDaniel
Denise Marie and Jack Robin McDaniel, East North Road, Syracuse. They were married July 30, 1989, and separated March 31, 1999. There are two minor children.
Petre
Semone J. Petre, North West Street, Milford, and Leonard K. Petre, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 25, 1987, and separated March 26, 1999. There is one minor child.
Willis
Nancy A. Willis, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Jerry Willis, Behlman Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 12, 1995, and separated Oct. 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Martin Edwards. Plaintiff awarded $33,032.50, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Peoples Federal Savings Bank of DeKalb County vs. Kyle S. Twigg.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. Adams Transit Inc.
• Russell Sr. and Brenda Brown vs. Betty Gelbaugh and United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rick Sr. and Teresa R. Wireman. April 5.
• Gary D. and Martha J. Lebrato. April 5.
• Angela R. and James M. Miler. April 7.
• Suzanne (former name Burkett restored) and Paul Robert Wahlig. April 7.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Evelia Vega and Raul Jiron.
• Lisa Marie and Andrew I. Bolinger.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Alfredo Garza, 27, and Sherrena Lynne Kirkwood, 25, both of EMS T34B Lane, Leesburg.
• Jeremiah Daniel Olson, 21, Aubenaubee Drive, Warsaw, and Marcie Elizabeth Manning, 21, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake.
• Robert Lee Goble, 32, and Teresa Rene Wireman, 36, both of Silver Lake.
• Jimmy Wayne Marlow, 24, and Millisa Renee Krontz, 21, both of Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• Phillip D. Harrold, 49, and Cathy S. Lopez, 45, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Bruce J. Leslie, 45, and Sherron E. Penn, 33, both of EMS B1 Lane, Leesburg.
• Jerry William Richardson, 27, and Sarah Anne Workman, 27, both of Shady Lane, Warsaw.
• Brent A. Rice, 38, and Becky S. Baldridge, 37, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Robert D. Walters, 65, and Judith A. Lease, 60, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Randall Warren Baker, 26, and Eva Lenora Ratcliff, 24, both of Ind. 13N, Leesburg.
• Areck T. Lyon, 31, and Lisa K. Aguilar, 35, both of East Center 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:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pheba L. Clevenger, $1,429.70; Londa A. and John Raymond Lewis, $1,307.59; Tracy Lynn and Russell W. Stidams Jr., $963.60; Mary E. McPeak, $496.86; Kenneth R. Dove Jr., $1,615.33; Mary Alice Hernandez, $2,598.92; Edward W. and Amy Marie Reed, $1,619.36; Joseph Trump, $561.48; William F. Wiley, $288.55; Dawn M. Handshoe, $712.38; Diane E. Stafford, $403.42; Jim L. Vetor Jr., $649.35; Matthew Trier, $975; and Crystal Ruth Hubler, $1,099.23.
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 $100 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Paul M. Stearley, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Richard Martin, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jason Lewis, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to 180 days in jail and license suspended one year was Tony Angel, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Christina Cook, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 10 days was Jesus Mora, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Aguilar. Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Gibson, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tracey Meadows, Claypool.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in March was Monica Garza, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Onorato Leon, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Salvador Silvestre, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in September was Rosendo Moyotl, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in September was Raul Nocelotl, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in August and license suspended six months was Kerri Garr, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Raul Nocelotl, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Gustavo Iglecia, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Misty Walter, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March were Devlin Barnes, Winona Lake, and Janice Wood, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in November was Richard Byrer, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in September was Mario Velazquez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Jimmie Sabo, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April 1998 was Leonard Myers, Syracuse.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Dusty Keener, Pierceton.
Conversion - Fined $100 in December was Lisa Morgan.
Possession Of Untagged Deer - Judgment (court costs only) and ordered to pay a $500 replacement fee to the Department of Natural Resources was Matthew Stevens, Warsaw.
Hunting/Shooting From Roadway - Fined $50 in December was Eugene Young, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in November and sentenced to four days in jail was Richard Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Michael Hirshey, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $24.50 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Vince A. Fletcher, Warsaw.
Allowing Livestock To Run - Fined $200 in July was Bill Stofer, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Kara N. Hoskins, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in March were Ryan D. Schlotterback, 17, Warsaw; Keitha D. Stevens, 24, Syracuse; Julie S. Crosley, 41, Warsaw; Zachery R. McKenzie, 16, Claypool; Dorothy M. Alderman, 45, Nappanee; Kristi D. Howell, 31, Warsaw; Nathan D. Rush, 18, Pierceton; Billy J. Summers, 17, Warsaw; and Charles W. Kintzel, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Chad C. Stover, 25, Syracuse, and Timothy A. Walters, 21, Claypool.
Fined $12.50 in September was Brian A. Whiteneck, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Linda K. Kunce, 50, Cromwell; Matthew C. Mason, 19, Winona Lake; Ruby Ortiz, 18, Milford; Anthony M. Hoover, 19, Syracuse; Cean K. Cartwright, 53, Syracuse; Jason R. Price, 21, Milford; Joseph A. Baker, 22, Pierceton; Alexia L. Burchett, 19, North Manchester; Hector Urrutia, 22, Warsaw; Ronald L. Swartz, 55, Milford; and Edward A. Cochran, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Steven J. Wolf, 22, Warsaw; Seth W. Rife, 25, Warsaw; and Jessie M. Coleman, 52, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Troy S. Ross, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Timothy A. Stump, 45, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November was Jeremy L. Hall, 22, North Manchester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Luis Vargas, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Eleuterio M. Moyotl, 21, Winona Lake; Jesse Bubb, 23, Warsaw; Matthew M. Graff, 30, Nappanee; and Luis Vargas, 23, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Jennifer A. Lukens, 23, Rochester.
Fined $7 in February was Mont C. Miller, 58, Pierceton.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March was Rusty L. Jefferson, 20, Warsaw.
Overweight Permit Violation - Fined $200 in March was David E. Heckathorn, 39, Rochester.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in March was Matthew M. Graff, 30, Nappanee.
No Single State Registration Receipt - Fined $17 in March was Steven J. Nelson, 38, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Jerry D. Phillips, 30, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March was Jason R. Price, 21, Milford.
Fined $7 in December was Daniel L. Blue, 25, Warsaw.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March was Zachery R. McKenzie, 16, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Julie Yoder, Warsaw; Arlie Rowe, Silver Lake; Linda Pennington, Milford; Christopher Slone, Warsaw.
Conversion - (February) Kevin Bronson; (December) Edwin Underhill, Warsaw; (August) Jason Whitaker, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) Ricky Johnson, Cromwell; (July) Jimmie Sabo, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Ruth Clark, Warsaw.
Battery - (December) Phillip Gagnon, Warsaw; (August) Gary Morris, Warsaw; Brad Morris, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (December) Amy Landis, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (October) Jesus Mora, Nappanee.
Disorderly Conduct - (September) Mario Velazquez, Warsaw.
Intimidation - (May) Patrick Clark, Pierceton.
Public Indecency - (April 1998) Leonard Myers, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Meggan Hilliker, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $621 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus attorney fees.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Services Inc., doing business as Discover Card, vs. Gary E. Price, West Boston Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,803.71 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Knight Wennerstrom vs. Keith J. Borton Jr., Walkerton, and John Slaybaugh, West Fourth Street, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for furnace, ductwork and kitchen equipment removed from leased restaurant in Etna Green. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and attorney fees.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Chantel M. Williams, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,314.92 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Rose R. Mitchuson, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,356.25 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Alan Kado, Elkhart, vs. city of Warsaw Code Enforcement and Building Department. Plaintiff seeks that the court stay and/or reverse the order issued by the city in regard to fines levied for three rental houses he owns in Warsaw which were cited for violations and are in the process of being upgraded for compliance.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Jenny Buhrt, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,075.73 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Discover Financial vs. Georgeanna J. Bell, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,686.36 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Hammond Clinic vs. Sherry L. Durflinger, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $5,689.50 due on account, plus court costs.
• Stephen Helmuth vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks modification of a March 9 decision granting a request only in part.
• Indiana Truss vs. Sweetser Lumber and Coal Inc., doing business as Marion Building Do-It-Center, Marion. Plaintiff seeks $25,318.62 due on account, plus court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Matthew Jones) vs. William C. Hood, East CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $2,965.20 as paid to insured claimant, Jones, after an Aug. 8, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Chestnut and First streets, Winona Lake. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: John Ellerbe, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $4,300.55, and Michael Lewis, Columbia City, $5,107.81.
• Westfield Companies vs. Rachel A. Heaton, Third Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,634.25 as paid to insured claimants, Joseph A. and Krista E. Koors, after an April 9, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Mark Puckett, South Thomas Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,115.65 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs: Patrick N. Johnson, Franklin Street, Nappanee, $3,837.02, and Jeff E. Dawson and Deva Ashley, both of Osceola, $2,720.69.
Marriage Dissolution
George
Nora George, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Steven D. George, Mount Sterling, Ky. They were married Feb. 20, 1993, and separated April 1, 1996. There are two minor children.
Legal Separation
Gudakunst
Tonya Gudakunst, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Timothy Gudakunst, Fort Wayne. They were married June 30, 1990, and separated March 31, 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jimmy E. and Becky D. Barr vs. J.D. Byrider Sales, North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for breach of warranties and agreements.
• National City Bank/Indiana vs. Karla J. Walker, EMS B61B1 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,092.92 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana vs. Ray Blosser and Joe Jenkins, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral used to secure contract and foreclosure of security interest as prior to other liens.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Timothy M. and Elaine M. Lemberg, EMS D2 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $49,258.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Consolidated Nutrition, LLC, doing business as Master Mix Feeds, vs. Bonnie L., John R. and Laura Ross, South CR 700E, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $11,981.31 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Mortgage Portfolio Services Inc. vs. Phillip Danner, East LaPoint Drive, Milford, and Melinda S. Danner, East CR 1150N, Milford; Bank One, NA; and Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $131,077.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jennifer Saylor) vs. Amanda R. Johnson, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,475.28 as paid to insured claimant, Saylor, after an April 26, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of McKinley Street and an alley west of Roosevelt Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Name Change
• Toni Lynn Lehman seeks to change her name to Megan Lynn Lehman.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alto
Linda L. and Dean E. Alto, West Walnut Street, Claypool. They were married June 29, 1991, and separated April 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Burns
Stephanie Burns, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Mark Burns, South Harrison Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 8, 1995, and separated Dec. 6, 1998. There are three minor children.
Coffman
Leanne M. Coffman, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and D. Scott Coffman, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 1, 1985, and separated Jan. 10, 1999. There are five minor children.
Earl
Luella Earl, Warsaw, and Alan E. Earl, South CR 900W, Mentone. They were married March 19, 1996, and separated March 12, 1999. There is one minor child.
Harrold
Carrie A. Harrold, North Franklin Street, Mentone, and John B. Harrold, East CR 300N, Rochester. They were married Oct. 27, 1990, and separated May 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Hosier
Adalena Hosier, EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse, and Thomas Hosier, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 29, 1992, and separated Jan. 1, 1996. There is one minor child.
McDaniel
Denise Marie and Jack Robin McDaniel, East North Road, Syracuse. They were married July 30, 1989, and separated March 31, 1999. There are two minor children.
Petre
Semone J. Petre, North West Street, Milford, and Leonard K. Petre, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 25, 1987, and separated March 26, 1999. There is one minor child.
Willis
Nancy A. Willis, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Jerry Willis, Behlman Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 12, 1995, and separated Oct. 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Martin Edwards. Plaintiff awarded $33,032.50, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Peoples Federal Savings Bank of DeKalb County vs. Kyle S. Twigg.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. Adams Transit Inc.
• Russell Sr. and Brenda Brown vs. Betty Gelbaugh and United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rick Sr. and Teresa R. Wireman. April 5.
• Gary D. and Martha J. Lebrato. April 5.
• Angela R. and James M. Miler. April 7.
• Suzanne (former name Burkett restored) and Paul Robert Wahlig. April 7.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Evelia Vega and Raul Jiron.
• Lisa Marie and Andrew I. Bolinger.
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