Times-Union Court News 04-25-2000
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:
• Christopher Russell Yoder, 26, and Tracy Ranae Morgan, 23, both of South Franklin Street, Mentone.
• Michael Anthony Cannon, 31, and Stephanie N. Hawthorne, 26, both of East Maple Grove Street, Syracuse.
• Brandon Lang Fore, 33, and Eldora Elaine Marie Rohm, 22, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Robert Steven Milton, 25, and Wendy Ann Cummins, 22, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Kenneth Alan Swansn, 18, and Nancy Se Blankenship, 20, both of Mentone.
• Garth D. Cole, 33, and Victoria L. Rice 30, both of North James Street, Milford.
• Jon B. Gawthrop, 32, and Brenda Sue Snyder, 29, both of East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Michael L. Miller, 38, Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Cynthia A. Wihebrink, 39, East Wesley Lane, North Webster.
• Christopher Ryan Goble, 24, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, and Shauna Lynn Fitzgerald, 24, West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Bradley Dustin Bibler, 39, and Suzane Burket, 25, both of East Winona Lake, Warsaw.
• Harry L. Marshall, 36, Monticello, and Trudi A. Williams, 35, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Matthew J. Kirkendall, 37, and Faith A. Teel, 41, both of North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Kristopher Layne Warren, 29, and Amber Rae Lent, 22, both of North Morgan Street, Mentone.
• Robert S. Kaze, 48, and Vickie L. Walker, 46, both of South Kinder Drive, Syracuse.
• Frederick Michael Kreps, 23, North CR 450E, Syracuse, Amy Marie Engle, 22, South CR 700E, South Whitley.
• Adalberto Meyo, 32, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Rosa Maria Olvera, 25, Plymouth.
• Bobby Wayne Noblitt, 21, and Erica Jo Wrightsman, 20, both of East CR 900S, Claypool.
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: Jim Coates, $550.71; Juanita B. and Jose L. Garza Jr., $461.08; Kimberly S. Adams, $408.19; Sharon M. Churchward, $179.65; Walter L. Carpenter, $361.03; Julie A. Harvey, $982.95; Mark Martinez, $677.23; Robert L. Cleveland, $1,477.43; Terry L. Bowser, $534.36; Heidi R. Stidams, $2,999; and Mark D. Shepherd, $678.14.
• Maverick Motorcycle Inc. vs. Randy Yates. Plaintiff awarded $1,114.24.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Melissa Lindley, $475, and Walter W. Utter, $860.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James A. Eppelmann, $150; Steven F. Hively, $955.05; Angela K. McGarvey, $2,573.27; Melissa K. Marshall, $241.28; Rick D. Adams, $139.23; Natalie J. Green, $1,574.37; William Clutter, $1,574.37; Bryan J. Bruce, $190; Bruce and Candy Reinhart, $269.70; Deborah and Floyd Tanner Jr., $554.20;
Also, Eddie Craft, $295.08; Tim Jarrell, $183.80; Pamela Ashcraft, $1,817.53; Christy Y. Ousley, $778.19; Denver Prater, $213.03; and Gloria I. Saldivar, $1,109.73.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. vs. Daniel and Anna M. Stiles. Plaintiff awarded $657.97.
• Creditmax vs. Sandra Gray. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend vs. John A. Galloway. Plaintiff awarded $170.
• Lamoyne and Melba Fawley vs. James A. Crews. Plaintiffs awarded $450.
• Steven and Melanie S. Dove vs. Orie and Linda Martin. Plaintiffs awarded $625.
• Joanne Kolbe vs. Lorraine Hubert. Plaintiff awarded $490.13.
• Paradise Audio & Musical vs.Curtis Ribble. Plaintiff awarded $664.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs Howard R. Jacobs. Plaintiff awarded $694.
• James L. Anderson vs. Adam and Ruby Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• JNP, LLC, vs. CRI Construction Co. and Marvin L. and Mavis L. Whitehead. Plaintiff awarded $152.20.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were Tambra D. Edwards, 40, Mentone, and David T. Avery, 38, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in March were Sean M. Patrick, 17, Warsaw; Thomas C. Cardwell, 50, Warsaw; Erasmo Leyva, 21, Warsaw; Janice E. Hodge, 37, North Manchester; Cindy L. Rosenbarger, 40, Silver Lake; Brenda K. Haywood, 42, Claypool; Brian R. Wimmer, 24, North Manchester; Beatriz Eisenhour, 40, Warsaw; Joshua D. Zaugg, 22, Winona Lake; Jeff A. Warren, 32, Milford; and Scott M. Hanes, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November was Jeremiah J. Harmon, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Jason E. Timmerman, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in April was Lin Wu, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Larry L. Hilliard, 29, Warsaw; Kimberly R. Stanley, 34, Warsaw; Charlie R. Phillips, 28, Warsaw; Dainon I. Lowman, 20, Burket; Joseph A. Patton, 24, Warsaw; Janet S. Ambrose, 48, South Whitley; Brian C. Burgan, 42, North Manchester; Labreeska D. Askew, 21, Syracuse; Joshua D. Gonzalez, 19, South Whitley; Jeb A. Freeman, 19, Syracuse; Michael Z. Cook, 20, Warsaw; and Joshua D. Loe, 19, Larwill.
Fined $12 in February were Christopher A. Mooney, 18, Etna Green; Gayle R. McCullough, 32, North Manchester; Dion L. Rogers, 23, Warsaw; and Lucio Duran, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in January was Linda L. Alto, 56, Claypool.
Fined $12 in December was Dominick Smith, 32, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in October were Tadd S. Martin, 19, Nappanee; Joshua A. Rusk, 25, Winona Lake; and Terry A. Besson, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Henry H. Heckel, 18, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in March were Donald A. Cox, 18, Atwood; Francisco J. Maldonado, 26, Warsaw; and Steven M. Shepherd, 29, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in November was Steven W. Shipley, 45, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Martin Cervantes, 25, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Erik E. Montoya, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February was Bobbie A. Rose, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Juan E. Esqueda, 22, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in March was Ndeye M. Burgess, 32, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Jamel Merzo, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Moses Lloyd, 21, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Charles D. Hartman, 58, Claypool.
Fined $7 in October was David W. Curley, 23, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Pedro Deleon, 24, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February was Billy G. Patrikc, 24, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in February was Rickie J. See, 23, Leesburg.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in January was Davey Prater, 20, Claypool.
No Registration - Fined $7 in November was Joshua J. Larkey, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Aaron M. Phillips, 18, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Christy L. Stover, 25, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Richard A. Peterson, 39, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in July was Cory G. Tom, 24, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Stephanie J. Walton, 29, Mentone; Johnny R. Wadkins, 24, Rochester; William J. Foreman, 20, South Whitley; Heather A. Mast, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March were Samuel R. Shipley, 18, Cromwell; Erasmo Leyva, 21, Pierceton; and Jay A. Shenefield, 42, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in March was Donald E. Peterson, 25, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Olive F. Witt died Jan. 22, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $2,634,198.58. Beneficiary: Lake City Bank, trustee of Olive F. Witt revocable trust.
• Magdalene C. Kern died May 8, 1999, at age 79, leaving an estate valued at $530,648.14. Beneficiaries: Jeffrey and Brenda Kern, son and daughter-in-law and co-trustees of the Magdalene C. Kern revocable living trust; Jacob E. Kern III, son, North Kern Road, Syracuse; Jeffrey M. Kern, son, West Market Street, Nappanee; and Judy Kay Jones, daughter, Anderson.
• Owen E. Emerick died Aug. 13, 1999, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $800,476.42 Beneficiaries: Ethel Marian Emerick, spouse, Betsy Court, Warsaw; Kathy Kreicker, granddaughter, Country Club Drive East, Warsaw; Karol Sherrill, granddaughter, West CR 200S, Warsaw; Linda Kirkendall, granddaughter, Stone Camp Trail, Winona Lake; Jo Ann Prout, granddaughter, Windsor Way, Warsaw; Scott Johnson, grandson, South CR 100E, Claypool; and Lorrie Hively Slone, granddaughter, East Wade Lane, North Webster.
• Mary M. Tschantz died Aug. 16, 1999, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $357,152. Beneficiary: William J. Tschantz, son, South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Paul M. Scott died at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $543,367.06. Beneficiary: Paul M. Scott trust, George Scott, nephew/trustee, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
• Maxine E. Gebert died Oct. 12, 1999, at age 87, leaving an estate valued at $276,021.14. Beneficiaries: Allen R. Gebert, son, West CR 200N, Etna Green; Lela S. Wilson, daughter, Battlecreek, Ind.; and Krista Mullinix, Indianapolis.
• Naomi F. Cain died Nov. 30, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $269,429.51. Beneficiaries: Elinor R. Mahoney, Orlando, Fla.; Carolyn M. Railsback, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool; Ricky Joe See, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; Charles Warren See, Regency Estates, Pierceton.
• Ellen A. Wagoner died Jan. 22, 2000, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $348,167.81. Beneficiaries: John J. Wagoner, Joyce A. Dunn and Richard D. Wagoner.
• L. Voyle Osborn died April 11, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $657,926.85. Beneficiaries: Garnett Osborn, spouse, and Bonnie M. and Sharon A. Mohler and Pam Shipley, daughters.
• Robert E. Grindle died March 25, 2000, at age 64, leaving an estate valued at $498,000. Beneficiaries: Jeanene Walls, daughter, North CR 850E, Leesburg,and James Grindle, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Credit Bureau of South Bend vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: John Walgamuth, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, $16,137.01; Otis Fred Miller Jr., Huntington, $7,842.23; and Trudy Hatcher, Center Street, Silver Lake, $9,072.35.
• Leasecom Corp. vs. Patricia Krizan, Hilltop Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,993.23 due on agreement, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Buzz Cotton's Dyer Auto Auction Inc. vs. Bruce Stephens, doing business as Stephen's Auto Sales, South Bronson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $29,615 due on agreement, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, $59,230 in treble damages and court costs.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Mark A. and April L. Carpenter, Churubusco. Plaintiff seeks $3,918.76 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs: Lisa L. Downey, EMS D8A Lane, Syracuse, $4,339.64; Daryl A. Marshall, West Street, Warsaw, $4,267.98; Kenneth G. Shepherd, South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton; and Vicky L. Shepherd and James Benson Jr., both of Michaels Street, Warsaw, $3,416.16; and Jared A. Van Ness, North Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw, $5,009.14.
• Hawkeye Security, a division of CGU Insurance Co., as subrogee of Jerome and Savina Kralis, vs. Sloan Valve Co., Sloan Flushmate and Water Control International, New Hudson, Mich. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from an alleged defective toilet installed in the Kralis home. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Richard W. Painter, North Robinhood Road, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $99,103.25 due on promissory note, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. Pamela A. Holman, West Eagle Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,493.85 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Select Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jerry J. Smith, North Webster, $2,031.45, and Jeff A. Albright, Ivywood Drive, Warsaw, $5,886.98.
• United Credit Union vs. Andrew J. Himes, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $995.93 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Mitchell
Crimson and Charles E. Mitchell, North CR 400W, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 22, 1992, and separated April 7, 2000. There are two minor children.
Taylor
Lisa Taylor, Kosciusko County, and David W. Taylor, Bass Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 5, 1986, and separated Nov. 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Alredo Serrano, vs. Julia Madonna. Plaintiff awarded $66,816.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Insurance Companies (subrogee of David G. Klein) vs. Howard R. Jacobs. Plaintiff awarded $3,033.68 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Resolution Investment Corp. vs. Jon W. Elam. Plaintiff awarded $3,543.05 plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kara Waldbeser vs. Larry D. Beeson. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Jesse Rangel vs. Rodney Coy.
• Kristie M. Shepler vs. Ty R. Shepler.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Lake City Bank vs. Debbie J. Neeley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,950 for overdraft resulting from nonsufficient funds check deposited to her account.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Jeff Ott, East High Circle Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,770.74 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. vs. Timmy L. and John F. Berrand, North Deer Run, Warsaw; Allen Collections, Fort Wayne; and North Central Indiana Collection Agency, Marion. Plaintiff seeks $76,117.25 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.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Richard W. Painter, North Robinhood Road, Cromwell, and Enchanted Hills Homeowners Association Inc., Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $90,137.43 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.
• Companion Mortgage Corp. vs. Ronald and Melissa Helman, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw; state of Indiana; city of Warsaw; Warsaw Community Schools; and John and Jane Doe, tenants at North Washington Street residence. Plaintiff seeks $57,315.98 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.
• Belinda and John Lukens, East Wellington Drive, Warsaw, vs. Harry R. Couse, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 21, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CRs 100E and 300N. Plaintiffs also seek interest, court costs and applicable medical payment and underinsured motorist limits available and request a trial by jury.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Jeffrey R. and Kimberly K. Zoll, EMS B36B1 Lane, Warsaw; Lexington National Insurance Co; and United Cottage Owners Association. Plaintiff seeks $15,855.08 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mutual Hospital Services Inc., as agent for St. Vincent Hospital, vs. Raul Calzada. Plaintiff seeks $12,419.22 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bale
Craig Steven and Dawn Michelle Bale, North CR 475E, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 7, 1985, and separated March 27, 2000. There are no minor children.
Barnhart
Tracy Allen Barnhart, East Hovey Street, Atwood, and Steven Allen Barnhart, South CR 650W, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 17, 1990, and separated March 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Hendrickson
Dianna Lynn Hendrickson, South CR 800W, Warsaw, and Frank J. Hendrickson, Fort Wayne. They were married May 23, 1998, and separated April 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Himes
Christine Sue and Tony Michael Himes, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married Dec. 19, 1997, and separated Oct. 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Jefferson
Geraldine K. and Mike J. Jefferson, South CR 500E, Pierceton. They were married April 4, 1996, and separated April 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Miller
Nicki and Arthur L. Miller, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 26, 1989, and separated Jan. 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Newsome
Nita Kay Newsome, EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg, and Trampis Newsome, East CR 500S, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 23, 1999, and separated March 24, 2000. There are no minor children.
Spath
Shantell and Robert Spath, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 13, 1996, and separated April 11, 2000. There are four minor children.
Strieby
Michael Strieby, West CR 675N, Leesburg, and Earcella Strieby, Columbia City. They were married April 30, 1993, and separated March 29, 2000. There are two minor children.
Taylor
Debbi Sue and Robert Thomas Taylor, West CR 200S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 24, 1985, and separated in January 2000. There are two minor children.
Tillberry
Lisa Tillberry, West Bobolink Drive, Mentone, and Arthur Tillberry, Indianapolis. They were married Dec. 22, 1995, and separated Feb. 7, 2000. There is one minor child
Legal Separation
Martin
Leona Martin, North CR 60W, Milford, and John A. Martin, Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 21, 1968, and separated Feb. 22, 2000. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Phend & Brown Inc. vs. CBM, LLC. Plaintiff awarded $27,314.08, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankamerica Housing Services vs. Barry L. Lamb, Brandie Heckaman, Heritage Acceptance Corp., Helvey & Associates Inc., Professional Account Services and Check Protection Systems. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $91,300.01, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Robin L. Caverly, $6,559.69; May B. Barton, $3,505.32; Christopher Calhoun and Camillia R. Miller, $7,122.54; Evelyn Jones, formerly known as Evelyn Jackson, $5,563.15; Stephanie S. and Timothy J. Lane, $8,307.39; Richard L. Brooks, $4,956.43; Jesse W. Ferguson, $5,276.95; Misty Rogers, $6,094.58; and Terry A. and Grace Woodling, $5,671.53.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. Cathrine M. King, Lakeland Homes Inc. and Jay A. King. Plaintiff awarded $65,473.56 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Amber D. Poe vs. Shelly L. Feldman.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Curtis T. and Cindy R. Meeks. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. April 11.
• Gary D. McGillem and Sheila M. (former name Sauntmon restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 12.
• Terry L. and Teresa L. Kreigh. April 13.
• Mary (former name Bice restored) and Jason L. Rummel. April 14.
• Scott A. and Karen E.Weyler. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. April 14.
• Robert D. and Joanna G. Priser. April 17.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Karen and Richard McCuddy Jr.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Christopher Russell Yoder, 26, and Tracy Ranae Morgan, 23, both of South Franklin Street, Mentone.
• Michael Anthony Cannon, 31, and Stephanie N. Hawthorne, 26, both of East Maple Grove Street, Syracuse.
• Brandon Lang Fore, 33, and Eldora Elaine Marie Rohm, 22, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Robert Steven Milton, 25, and Wendy Ann Cummins, 22, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Kenneth Alan Swansn, 18, and Nancy Se Blankenship, 20, both of Mentone.
• Garth D. Cole, 33, and Victoria L. Rice 30, both of North James Street, Milford.
• Jon B. Gawthrop, 32, and Brenda Sue Snyder, 29, both of East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Michael L. Miller, 38, Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Cynthia A. Wihebrink, 39, East Wesley Lane, North Webster.
• Christopher Ryan Goble, 24, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, and Shauna Lynn Fitzgerald, 24, West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Bradley Dustin Bibler, 39, and Suzane Burket, 25, both of East Winona Lake, Warsaw.
• Harry L. Marshall, 36, Monticello, and Trudi A. Williams, 35, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Matthew J. Kirkendall, 37, and Faith A. Teel, 41, both of North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Kristopher Layne Warren, 29, and Amber Rae Lent, 22, both of North Morgan Street, Mentone.
• Robert S. Kaze, 48, and Vickie L. Walker, 46, both of South Kinder Drive, Syracuse.
• Frederick Michael Kreps, 23, North CR 450E, Syracuse, Amy Marie Engle, 22, South CR 700E, South Whitley.
• Adalberto Meyo, 32, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Rosa Maria Olvera, 25, Plymouth.
• Bobby Wayne Noblitt, 21, and Erica Jo Wrightsman, 20, both of East CR 900S, Claypool.
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: Jim Coates, $550.71; Juanita B. and Jose L. Garza Jr., $461.08; Kimberly S. Adams, $408.19; Sharon M. Churchward, $179.65; Walter L. Carpenter, $361.03; Julie A. Harvey, $982.95; Mark Martinez, $677.23; Robert L. Cleveland, $1,477.43; Terry L. Bowser, $534.36; Heidi R. Stidams, $2,999; and Mark D. Shepherd, $678.14.
• Maverick Motorcycle Inc. vs. Randy Yates. Plaintiff awarded $1,114.24.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Melissa Lindley, $475, and Walter W. Utter, $860.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James A. Eppelmann, $150; Steven F. Hively, $955.05; Angela K. McGarvey, $2,573.27; Melissa K. Marshall, $241.28; Rick D. Adams, $139.23; Natalie J. Green, $1,574.37; William Clutter, $1,574.37; Bryan J. Bruce, $190; Bruce and Candy Reinhart, $269.70; Deborah and Floyd Tanner Jr., $554.20;
Also, Eddie Craft, $295.08; Tim Jarrell, $183.80; Pamela Ashcraft, $1,817.53; Christy Y. Ousley, $778.19; Denver Prater, $213.03; and Gloria I. Saldivar, $1,109.73.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. vs. Daniel and Anna M. Stiles. Plaintiff awarded $657.97.
• Creditmax vs. Sandra Gray. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend vs. John A. Galloway. Plaintiff awarded $170.
• Lamoyne and Melba Fawley vs. James A. Crews. Plaintiffs awarded $450.
• Steven and Melanie S. Dove vs. Orie and Linda Martin. Plaintiffs awarded $625.
• Joanne Kolbe vs. Lorraine Hubert. Plaintiff awarded $490.13.
• Paradise Audio & Musical vs.Curtis Ribble. Plaintiff awarded $664.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs Howard R. Jacobs. Plaintiff awarded $694.
• James L. Anderson vs. Adam and Ruby Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• JNP, LLC, vs. CRI Construction Co. and Marvin L. and Mavis L. Whitehead. Plaintiff awarded $152.20.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were Tambra D. Edwards, 40, Mentone, and David T. Avery, 38, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in March were Sean M. Patrick, 17, Warsaw; Thomas C. Cardwell, 50, Warsaw; Erasmo Leyva, 21, Warsaw; Janice E. Hodge, 37, North Manchester; Cindy L. Rosenbarger, 40, Silver Lake; Brenda K. Haywood, 42, Claypool; Brian R. Wimmer, 24, North Manchester; Beatriz Eisenhour, 40, Warsaw; Joshua D. Zaugg, 22, Winona Lake; Jeff A. Warren, 32, Milford; and Scott M. Hanes, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November was Jeremiah J. Harmon, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Jason E. Timmerman, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in April was Lin Wu, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Larry L. Hilliard, 29, Warsaw; Kimberly R. Stanley, 34, Warsaw; Charlie R. Phillips, 28, Warsaw; Dainon I. Lowman, 20, Burket; Joseph A. Patton, 24, Warsaw; Janet S. Ambrose, 48, South Whitley; Brian C. Burgan, 42, North Manchester; Labreeska D. Askew, 21, Syracuse; Joshua D. Gonzalez, 19, South Whitley; Jeb A. Freeman, 19, Syracuse; Michael Z. Cook, 20, Warsaw; and Joshua D. Loe, 19, Larwill.
Fined $12 in February were Christopher A. Mooney, 18, Etna Green; Gayle R. McCullough, 32, North Manchester; Dion L. Rogers, 23, Warsaw; and Lucio Duran, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in January was Linda L. Alto, 56, Claypool.
Fined $12 in December was Dominick Smith, 32, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in October were Tadd S. Martin, 19, Nappanee; Joshua A. Rusk, 25, Winona Lake; and Terry A. Besson, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Henry H. Heckel, 18, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in March were Donald A. Cox, 18, Atwood; Francisco J. Maldonado, 26, Warsaw; and Steven M. Shepherd, 29, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in November was Steven W. Shipley, 45, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Martin Cervantes, 25, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Erik E. Montoya, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February was Bobbie A. Rose, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Juan E. Esqueda, 22, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in March was Ndeye M. Burgess, 32, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Jamel Merzo, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Moses Lloyd, 21, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Charles D. Hartman, 58, Claypool.
Fined $7 in October was David W. Curley, 23, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Pedro Deleon, 24, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February was Billy G. Patrikc, 24, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in February was Rickie J. See, 23, Leesburg.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in January was Davey Prater, 20, Claypool.
No Registration - Fined $7 in November was Joshua J. Larkey, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Aaron M. Phillips, 18, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Christy L. Stover, 25, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Richard A. Peterson, 39, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in July was Cory G. Tom, 24, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Stephanie J. Walton, 29, Mentone; Johnny R. Wadkins, 24, Rochester; William J. Foreman, 20, South Whitley; Heather A. Mast, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March were Samuel R. Shipley, 18, Cromwell; Erasmo Leyva, 21, Pierceton; and Jay A. Shenefield, 42, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in March was Donald E. Peterson, 25, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Olive F. Witt died Jan. 22, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $2,634,198.58. Beneficiary: Lake City Bank, trustee of Olive F. Witt revocable trust.
• Magdalene C. Kern died May 8, 1999, at age 79, leaving an estate valued at $530,648.14. Beneficiaries: Jeffrey and Brenda Kern, son and daughter-in-law and co-trustees of the Magdalene C. Kern revocable living trust; Jacob E. Kern III, son, North Kern Road, Syracuse; Jeffrey M. Kern, son, West Market Street, Nappanee; and Judy Kay Jones, daughter, Anderson.
• Owen E. Emerick died Aug. 13, 1999, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $800,476.42 Beneficiaries: Ethel Marian Emerick, spouse, Betsy Court, Warsaw; Kathy Kreicker, granddaughter, Country Club Drive East, Warsaw; Karol Sherrill, granddaughter, West CR 200S, Warsaw; Linda Kirkendall, granddaughter, Stone Camp Trail, Winona Lake; Jo Ann Prout, granddaughter, Windsor Way, Warsaw; Scott Johnson, grandson, South CR 100E, Claypool; and Lorrie Hively Slone, granddaughter, East Wade Lane, North Webster.
• Mary M. Tschantz died Aug. 16, 1999, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $357,152. Beneficiary: William J. Tschantz, son, South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Paul M. Scott died at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $543,367.06. Beneficiary: Paul M. Scott trust, George Scott, nephew/trustee, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
• Maxine E. Gebert died Oct. 12, 1999, at age 87, leaving an estate valued at $276,021.14. Beneficiaries: Allen R. Gebert, son, West CR 200N, Etna Green; Lela S. Wilson, daughter, Battlecreek, Ind.; and Krista Mullinix, Indianapolis.
• Naomi F. Cain died Nov. 30, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $269,429.51. Beneficiaries: Elinor R. Mahoney, Orlando, Fla.; Carolyn M. Railsback, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool; Ricky Joe See, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; Charles Warren See, Regency Estates, Pierceton.
• Ellen A. Wagoner died Jan. 22, 2000, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $348,167.81. Beneficiaries: John J. Wagoner, Joyce A. Dunn and Richard D. Wagoner.
• L. Voyle Osborn died April 11, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $657,926.85. Beneficiaries: Garnett Osborn, spouse, and Bonnie M. and Sharon A. Mohler and Pam Shipley, daughters.
• Robert E. Grindle died March 25, 2000, at age 64, leaving an estate valued at $498,000. Beneficiaries: Jeanene Walls, daughter, North CR 850E, Leesburg,and James Grindle, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Credit Bureau of South Bend vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: John Walgamuth, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, $16,137.01; Otis Fred Miller Jr., Huntington, $7,842.23; and Trudy Hatcher, Center Street, Silver Lake, $9,072.35.
• Leasecom Corp. vs. Patricia Krizan, Hilltop Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,993.23 due on agreement, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Buzz Cotton's Dyer Auto Auction Inc. vs. Bruce Stephens, doing business as Stephen's Auto Sales, South Bronson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $29,615 due on agreement, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, $59,230 in treble damages and court costs.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Mark A. and April L. Carpenter, Churubusco. Plaintiff seeks $3,918.76 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs: Lisa L. Downey, EMS D8A Lane, Syracuse, $4,339.64; Daryl A. Marshall, West Street, Warsaw, $4,267.98; Kenneth G. Shepherd, South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton; and Vicky L. Shepherd and James Benson Jr., both of Michaels Street, Warsaw, $3,416.16; and Jared A. Van Ness, North Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw, $5,009.14.
• Hawkeye Security, a division of CGU Insurance Co., as subrogee of Jerome and Savina Kralis, vs. Sloan Valve Co., Sloan Flushmate and Water Control International, New Hudson, Mich. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from an alleged defective toilet installed in the Kralis home. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Richard W. Painter, North Robinhood Road, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $99,103.25 due on promissory note, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. Pamela A. Holman, West Eagle Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,493.85 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Select Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jerry J. Smith, North Webster, $2,031.45, and Jeff A. Albright, Ivywood Drive, Warsaw, $5,886.98.
• United Credit Union vs. Andrew J. Himes, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $995.93 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Mitchell
Crimson and Charles E. Mitchell, North CR 400W, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 22, 1992, and separated April 7, 2000. There are two minor children.
Taylor
Lisa Taylor, Kosciusko County, and David W. Taylor, Bass Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 5, 1986, and separated Nov. 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Alredo Serrano, vs. Julia Madonna. Plaintiff awarded $66,816.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Insurance Companies (subrogee of David G. Klein) vs. Howard R. Jacobs. Plaintiff awarded $3,033.68 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Resolution Investment Corp. vs. Jon W. Elam. Plaintiff awarded $3,543.05 plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kara Waldbeser vs. Larry D. Beeson. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Jesse Rangel vs. Rodney Coy.
• Kristie M. Shepler vs. Ty R. Shepler.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Lake City Bank vs. Debbie J. Neeley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,950 for overdraft resulting from nonsufficient funds check deposited to her account.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Jeff Ott, East High Circle Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,770.74 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. vs. Timmy L. and John F. Berrand, North Deer Run, Warsaw; Allen Collections, Fort Wayne; and North Central Indiana Collection Agency, Marion. Plaintiff seeks $76,117.25 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.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Richard W. Painter, North Robinhood Road, Cromwell, and Enchanted Hills Homeowners Association Inc., Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $90,137.43 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.
• Companion Mortgage Corp. vs. Ronald and Melissa Helman, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw; state of Indiana; city of Warsaw; Warsaw Community Schools; and John and Jane Doe, tenants at North Washington Street residence. Plaintiff seeks $57,315.98 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.
• Belinda and John Lukens, East Wellington Drive, Warsaw, vs. Harry R. Couse, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 21, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CRs 100E and 300N. Plaintiffs also seek interest, court costs and applicable medical payment and underinsured motorist limits available and request a trial by jury.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Jeffrey R. and Kimberly K. Zoll, EMS B36B1 Lane, Warsaw; Lexington National Insurance Co; and United Cottage Owners Association. Plaintiff seeks $15,855.08 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mutual Hospital Services Inc., as agent for St. Vincent Hospital, vs. Raul Calzada. Plaintiff seeks $12,419.22 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bale
Craig Steven and Dawn Michelle Bale, North CR 475E, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 7, 1985, and separated March 27, 2000. There are no minor children.
Barnhart
Tracy Allen Barnhart, East Hovey Street, Atwood, and Steven Allen Barnhart, South CR 650W, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 17, 1990, and separated March 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Hendrickson
Dianna Lynn Hendrickson, South CR 800W, Warsaw, and Frank J. Hendrickson, Fort Wayne. They were married May 23, 1998, and separated April 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Himes
Christine Sue and Tony Michael Himes, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married Dec. 19, 1997, and separated Oct. 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Jefferson
Geraldine K. and Mike J. Jefferson, South CR 500E, Pierceton. They were married April 4, 1996, and separated April 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Miller
Nicki and Arthur L. Miller, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 26, 1989, and separated Jan. 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Newsome
Nita Kay Newsome, EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg, and Trampis Newsome, East CR 500S, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 23, 1999, and separated March 24, 2000. There are no minor children.
Spath
Shantell and Robert Spath, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 13, 1996, and separated April 11, 2000. There are four minor children.
Strieby
Michael Strieby, West CR 675N, Leesburg, and Earcella Strieby, Columbia City. They were married April 30, 1993, and separated March 29, 2000. There are two minor children.
Taylor
Debbi Sue and Robert Thomas Taylor, West CR 200S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 24, 1985, and separated in January 2000. There are two minor children.
Tillberry
Lisa Tillberry, West Bobolink Drive, Mentone, and Arthur Tillberry, Indianapolis. They were married Dec. 22, 1995, and separated Feb. 7, 2000. There is one minor child
Legal Separation
Martin
Leona Martin, North CR 60W, Milford, and John A. Martin, Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 21, 1968, and separated Feb. 22, 2000. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Phend & Brown Inc. vs. CBM, LLC. Plaintiff awarded $27,314.08, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankamerica Housing Services vs. Barry L. Lamb, Brandie Heckaman, Heritage Acceptance Corp., Helvey & Associates Inc., Professional Account Services and Check Protection Systems. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $91,300.01, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Robin L. Caverly, $6,559.69; May B. Barton, $3,505.32; Christopher Calhoun and Camillia R. Miller, $7,122.54; Evelyn Jones, formerly known as Evelyn Jackson, $5,563.15; Stephanie S. and Timothy J. Lane, $8,307.39; Richard L. Brooks, $4,956.43; Jesse W. Ferguson, $5,276.95; Misty Rogers, $6,094.58; and Terry A. and Grace Woodling, $5,671.53.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. Cathrine M. King, Lakeland Homes Inc. and Jay A. King. Plaintiff awarded $65,473.56 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Amber D. Poe vs. Shelly L. Feldman.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Curtis T. and Cindy R. Meeks. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. April 11.
• Gary D. McGillem and Sheila M. (former name Sauntmon restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 12.
• Terry L. and Teresa L. Kreigh. April 13.
• Mary (former name Bice restored) and Jason L. Rummel. April 14.
• Scott A. and Karen E.Weyler. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. April 14.
• Robert D. and Joanna G. Priser. April 17.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Karen and Richard McCuddy Jr.
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