Times-Union Court News 05-02-2000
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:
• James Aaron Hochstetler, 21, West CR 1350N, Nappanee, and Rebecca Borkholder, 19, Plymouth-Goshen Trail, Nappanee.
• Christopher Arden Owens, 35, and Ivonne Elaine Hurst, 25, both of East Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Kenneth Bruce Hesse, 31, Statesville, N.C., and Kellie Erin Downey, 29, Olathe, Kansas.
• Randal L. Zorn II, 30, and Danelle K. Trier, 30, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Bret Walters, 30, and Amanda Lynn Schue, 23, both of East CR 375S, Warsaw.
• Donald Paul Dill Jr. and Ada F. Nelson, both of Cromwell.
• John B. Treece, 34, West Boston Street, Syracuse, and Trudy M. Gibson, 40, Nappanee.
• Patrick Joseph Cox, 35, and Stacey Ilene Mauzy, 22, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Mark Bryan Dickinson, 26, North Walnut Street, Etna Green, and Amanda Jo Barnett, 20, North CR 350W, Warsaw.
• Thomas P. Rose, 37, and Penny J. Williamson, both of North Williamson Drive, Warsaw.
• Ricky Hackworth, 41, and Donna L. Smith, 42, both of South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake.
• Benjamin Thomas Brunner, 23, EMS T46 Lane, Leesburg, and Maggie Ann Abel, 22, Wakarusa.
• Terry L. McClure, 31, and Heather Ann Smith, 23, both of North Parkway Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey Michael Hoyt, 30, West Washington Street, Mentone, and Denise Ann Rodenhuis, 31, South CR 325E, Warsaw.
• David Michael Spencer, 21, Ind. 19S, Mentone, and Jamie Lee Sagun, 21, South CR 900W, Mentone.
• Roger L. Crouse, 44, Isle View Drive, Winona Lake, and Risa K. Wagoner, 41, East CR 750N, Leesburg.
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: Mary V. Hoskins, $374.19; Steve Johnson, $369.03; Onda L. Baker, $401.43; Douglas D. and Electa J. Clingerman, $738.22; Martha Adkins A. Conley, $251.77; Steven L. Foreman, $355.50; Douglas R. and Sheila Greene, $1,324.19; Richard and Sherry L. Holbrook, $185.76; Alicia Honeycutt, $476.75; Thomas Kelley, $1,220.85;
Also, Daniel H. Sr. and Elizabeth Suzanne Myers, $2,339.32; Mickey O'Neal, $663.16; Benjamin W. Robinson, $377.02; Scott Singer, $580.96; Kathy Sue Hartman and Galen D. Sopher, $2,728.15; and Gregory Kankle, $580.77.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa Gabbard, $457.99; Charles P. Murphy, $53.95; Kay Myers, $629.10; Harry Harreld, $593.54; Michael Greene, $626.28; Chasity Knafel, $992.63; Mark D.McGillem, $586.18; Harry and Patricia Sherman, $437.29; Eric and Kyle A. Hudson, $357.53; Erica L. Fretz, $727.31; and Angela Vernay, $986.75.
• Harry J. Gingrich vs. Nancy and Clifford Schook. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Justine Megething, $249.27; Lonnie Slone, $408.77; Canda M. Frantz, $605.93; Melvin E. Mossner, $239.91; Connie A. Arndt, $392.99; Marty L. Hornbaker, $536.17; Jacob D. Myers, $278.42; Joshua L. Gilley, $350; Jose Fuentes, $250; Connie Long, $265; Charles D. Hartmann, $215; and Craig R. Eby, $245.
• James Walmer vs. Debra Myers. Plaintiff awarded $372.88.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Heather D. Gutowski. Plaintiff awarded $900.10.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tracy D. Greenfield, $589.13; Charles L. and Elizabeth Traughber, $496.34; Tom and Phyllis J. Burnworth, $1,866.31; Annette Burnworth, $356.33; Richard and Karen McCuddy, $486.53; and Charles and Lori L. Hullinger, $2,487.85.
• Shamrock Village vs. Daniel and Tamara Brandt. Plaintiff awarded $483.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service vs. Carl Schuster. Plaintiff awarded $131.74.
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 $100 in October was Jason B. Stahly, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Gregorio S. Ramos, 19, Winona Lake; and Cathy A. Schmucker, 43, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in February were Scott L. Zook, 33, Warsaw; Elizabeth Stevens, 34, Syracuse; and John M. Seitz, 19, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Branden L. Truman, 31, Cromwell; Rocky L. Hall, 22, Warsaw; Julie H. Harstine, 30, Warsaw; Penny A. Brown, 30, Pierceton; Mark D. Workman, 44, Winona Lake; and Rebecca D. Dunfee, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Craig T. McKeon, 28, North Webster; Steven A. Bartels, 23, Syracuse; Marlon J. Maddox, 43, Syracuse; and Steven C. Kitch, 38, Akron.
Fined $12 in February were Alec J. Hall, 19, Warsaw; Jason L. Schard, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Sheryln D. Obacz, 42, Cromwell.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Timothy J. McCorkle, 45, Leesburg.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Timothy J. McCorkle, 45, Leesburg.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in March was Chad A.South, 28, Pierceton.
Minimum Speed/Improper Lane - Fined $50 in February was Thomas K. Ponte, 47, Sidney.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Kari E. Foster, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $75 in October was David W. Curley, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was David W. Curley, 23, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $15 in October was Jeremy L. Smith, 18, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May 1999 was James B. Benson, 61, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Charlene E. Hampton, 46, Warsaw; Araminta E. Gross, 35, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Edward Garza, EMS B3A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,998.60 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Emily K., Douglas M. and Anita A. Gerdon vs. Mary K. Tridle, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment against Tridle finding that the encroachments of the Gerdons' real estate are not adverse and that no easement has been established.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Robert Rininger, North Paradise Way, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,095 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Jimmy D. Lisenbee, Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,146.16 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Carrie Harrold Sechrist, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $3,235.32 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Green & Cates vs. Marek A. Jarski, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,077.98 due on account, plus court costs.
• Jason and Penny Graber vs. Paramount Homes Inc., U.S. 6, Syracuse, and GreenPoint Credit Corp. and GreenPoint Credit, LLC, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek that contract be rescinded or, alternatively, an order finding the note to be void and unenforceable as to Jason Graber; judgment for breach of contract, plus punitive damages, treble damages; return of down payment; and attorney fees.
• Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB, vs. Ronald W. and Annette L. Cathers, North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell; Charlie H. Smith, Goshen; and Enchanted Hills Community Association, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $59,984.04 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baugher
Vallerie and Tony Baugher, North CR 500W, Warsaw. They were married June 9, 1994, and separated April 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Kammerer
Todd Michael and Michelle Rae Kammerer, Kosciusko County. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated March 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Keener
Billy L. and Pamela K. Keener, East Wooster Road, Pierceton They were married July 15, 1972, and separated April 24, 2000. There are no minor children.
Martinez
Gloria Martinez, East Market Street, and Raul Martinez, Fort Wayne. They were married March 6, 1996, and separated in March 1998. There are two minor children.
Mollette
Lana Mollette, South CR 325E, Warsaw, and Robert Mollette, Leesburg. They were married Dec. 28, 1991, and separated March 21, 2000. 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 David and Andrea Morales vs. Piper L. Witham. Plaintiff awarded $9,339.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Sherrie Pratt, Ford Motor Credit Co. and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $65,993.74, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Apex Mechanical Contractor Inc. Plaintiff awarded $26,179.18 by default.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Greg Sabin. Plaintiff awarded $5,443, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Wilbur F. Rosbrugh. Plaintiff awarded $8,200.11 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Judith Haynes vs. Jackie Wallace, Marta Hopkins and Robert Wulliman. Summary judgment granted in favor of Wallace and Hopkins. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• State Farm Insurance Co., subrogee of Sakhan Khiev, vs. James and Jared A. Brumfield.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Mitchell J.R. and Pamela E. Hunsberger vs. Jeffrey D. Penn, et al.
Marriage Dissolution
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Douglas and Carrie S. Davis.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Richard W. Painter, North Robinhood Road, Cromwell, and Enchanted Hills Homeowners, 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.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Alan and Rebecca Coplin, Troutman, N.C. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring the Coplins to come into compliance by correction violations existing on property on East Excalibur Place in Turkey Creek Township.
• American General Finance, Warsaw, vs. Barry and Carolyn Sapp, South CR 700E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $12,812 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Associates Financial Service Inc. vs. James and Ruth Elder, South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,499.69 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp., South Bend, vs. Karen Tharp, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,020.45 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Marvin L. and Frances Hampshire vs. Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon and Vern K. Landis, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for alleged failure "to exercise the appropriate degree of care, skill, knowledge and diligence." Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Equicredit Corp. of Indiana vs. Danny Frank and Bonny D. Warren, EMS B73 Lane, Warsaw, and American General Finance, Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $67,680.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Paul A. Mallery, Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $54,069.80 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burgh
Kristi K. Burgh, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, and Terry P. Burgh, William Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 30, 1991, and separated Jan. 6, 2000. There is one minor child.
Cervantes
Silvia Cervantes, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Pedro Cervantes, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1987, and separated June 13, 1998. There is one minor child.
Colt
Jaimie Lynn Colt, Kosciusko County, and Gregory Allen Colt, South Rowland Avenue, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated Feb. 28, 2000. There is one minor child.
Eherenman
Ted D. and Debbie J. Eherenman, South County Farm Road, Claypool. They were married June 17, 1995, and separated April 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Hubler
Crystal Hubler, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Clinton Hubler, North Allen Lane, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 31,1996, and separated April. 18, 2000. There are two minor children.
Miller
Nicki J. and Arthur L. Miller, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 26, 1989, and separated Jan. 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Morris
Liberti D. Morris, North CR 750E, North Webster, and Jason Allen Morris, East CR 750N, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 30, 1995, and separated in January 2000. There are two minor children.
Powell
Becky J. Reed-Powell, Fort Wayne, and Robert J. Powell, East Quiet Harbor Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 10, 1994, and separated April 6, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sausaman
Steve and Jewell A. Sausaman, Briarwood, Warsaw. They were married March 29, 1975, and separated April 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• LaSalle National Bank vs. Kurt Karl and Catherine Ann Kruger and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff awarded $109,394.19 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.
• Source One Mortgage Corp. vs. Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff awarded $73,010.86 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.
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Keith A. White. Plaintiff awarded $4,003.94 by default, plus court costs.
• Adams Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. vs. Frauhiger Realty Co., LLC. Plaintiff awarded $652.62, plus interest.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Teresa Chilcutt-Kyle and Kevin Kyle vs. Erik Weaver.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Union National Bank of North Carolina vs. Rex D. Alley, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Joseph A. and Violet C. Schenske. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $91 per week in child support. April 19.
• Jeffrey Robert and Kimberly Kay Zoll. April 20.
• Susan Jill and Steven Wayne Mort. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $129.26 per week in child support. April 20.
• Rebecca (former name Foerch restored) and Herbert Blankenship. April 24.
• Amy (former name Tyler restored) and Richard Blauvelt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 24.
• Marie Joanne (former name Pilla restored) and Wayne Allen Shay. April 24.
• Sue E. and Francis E. Robinson Sr. April 25.
• Deanna Ann and Bruce DeRush. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. April 26.
• Dana Lynn (former name Handrosh restored) and Mark A. Gerber. April 26.
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.
• Samantha Adkins, 3762 Old Road 30W #5E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $251. Debts: $12,905.
• Joseph Dreibelbis, 9862 S. CR 750W, Claypool, and Dorothy Dreibelbis, 105 S. Washington St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $93,683. Debts: $62,389.
• Christopher DeSanto, 1301 Chestnut Ave., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $19,820. Debts: $26,897.
• Delbert Eikenberry and Marsha Eikenberry also known as Marsha Carey, 10058 N. CR 800E, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $71,773. Debts: $117,729.
• Roy Jr. and April Gayton, 7532 N. CR 300E, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $116,135. Debts: $200,268.
• Max and Betty Lane, 1903 E. Center St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $94,124. Debts: $116,693.
• Alan and Marsha Liechty, 30092 CR 146, Nappanee. Chapter 13. Assets: $139,536. Debts: $134,318.
• George and Pamela Northrup, 277 E. Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,098. Debts: $45,830.
• Gerald Opperman, 203 S. Harrison St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,585. Debts: $26,520.
• Maria Pinatell-Ratliff, also known as Maria Ratliff, 1217 Bancroft, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,282. Debts: $24,197.
• Charles Roberts, 309 Maple St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,653. Debts: $14,512.
• Wesley Smith, 787 S. CR 1075E, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $114,752. Debts: $204,749.
• Brian Westerberg. c/o Joni Bays, 11208 S. CR 600E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $857. Debts: $32,526.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• James Aaron Hochstetler, 21, West CR 1350N, Nappanee, and Rebecca Borkholder, 19, Plymouth-Goshen Trail, Nappanee.
• Christopher Arden Owens, 35, and Ivonne Elaine Hurst, 25, both of East Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Kenneth Bruce Hesse, 31, Statesville, N.C., and Kellie Erin Downey, 29, Olathe, Kansas.
• Randal L. Zorn II, 30, and Danelle K. Trier, 30, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Bret Walters, 30, and Amanda Lynn Schue, 23, both of East CR 375S, Warsaw.
• Donald Paul Dill Jr. and Ada F. Nelson, both of Cromwell.
• John B. Treece, 34, West Boston Street, Syracuse, and Trudy M. Gibson, 40, Nappanee.
• Patrick Joseph Cox, 35, and Stacey Ilene Mauzy, 22, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Mark Bryan Dickinson, 26, North Walnut Street, Etna Green, and Amanda Jo Barnett, 20, North CR 350W, Warsaw.
• Thomas P. Rose, 37, and Penny J. Williamson, both of North Williamson Drive, Warsaw.
• Ricky Hackworth, 41, and Donna L. Smith, 42, both of South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake.
• Benjamin Thomas Brunner, 23, EMS T46 Lane, Leesburg, and Maggie Ann Abel, 22, Wakarusa.
• Terry L. McClure, 31, and Heather Ann Smith, 23, both of North Parkway Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey Michael Hoyt, 30, West Washington Street, Mentone, and Denise Ann Rodenhuis, 31, South CR 325E, Warsaw.
• David Michael Spencer, 21, Ind. 19S, Mentone, and Jamie Lee Sagun, 21, South CR 900W, Mentone.
• Roger L. Crouse, 44, Isle View Drive, Winona Lake, and Risa K. Wagoner, 41, East CR 750N, Leesburg.
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: Mary V. Hoskins, $374.19; Steve Johnson, $369.03; Onda L. Baker, $401.43; Douglas D. and Electa J. Clingerman, $738.22; Martha Adkins A. Conley, $251.77; Steven L. Foreman, $355.50; Douglas R. and Sheila Greene, $1,324.19; Richard and Sherry L. Holbrook, $185.76; Alicia Honeycutt, $476.75; Thomas Kelley, $1,220.85;
Also, Daniel H. Sr. and Elizabeth Suzanne Myers, $2,339.32; Mickey O'Neal, $663.16; Benjamin W. Robinson, $377.02; Scott Singer, $580.96; Kathy Sue Hartman and Galen D. Sopher, $2,728.15; and Gregory Kankle, $580.77.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa Gabbard, $457.99; Charles P. Murphy, $53.95; Kay Myers, $629.10; Harry Harreld, $593.54; Michael Greene, $626.28; Chasity Knafel, $992.63; Mark D.McGillem, $586.18; Harry and Patricia Sherman, $437.29; Eric and Kyle A. Hudson, $357.53; Erica L. Fretz, $727.31; and Angela Vernay, $986.75.
• Harry J. Gingrich vs. Nancy and Clifford Schook. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Justine Megething, $249.27; Lonnie Slone, $408.77; Canda M. Frantz, $605.93; Melvin E. Mossner, $239.91; Connie A. Arndt, $392.99; Marty L. Hornbaker, $536.17; Jacob D. Myers, $278.42; Joshua L. Gilley, $350; Jose Fuentes, $250; Connie Long, $265; Charles D. Hartmann, $215; and Craig R. Eby, $245.
• James Walmer vs. Debra Myers. Plaintiff awarded $372.88.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Heather D. Gutowski. Plaintiff awarded $900.10.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tracy D. Greenfield, $589.13; Charles L. and Elizabeth Traughber, $496.34; Tom and Phyllis J. Burnworth, $1,866.31; Annette Burnworth, $356.33; Richard and Karen McCuddy, $486.53; and Charles and Lori L. Hullinger, $2,487.85.
• Shamrock Village vs. Daniel and Tamara Brandt. Plaintiff awarded $483.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service vs. Carl Schuster. Plaintiff awarded $131.74.
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 $100 in October was Jason B. Stahly, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Gregorio S. Ramos, 19, Winona Lake; and Cathy A. Schmucker, 43, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in February were Scott L. Zook, 33, Warsaw; Elizabeth Stevens, 34, Syracuse; and John M. Seitz, 19, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Branden L. Truman, 31, Cromwell; Rocky L. Hall, 22, Warsaw; Julie H. Harstine, 30, Warsaw; Penny A. Brown, 30, Pierceton; Mark D. Workman, 44, Winona Lake; and Rebecca D. Dunfee, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Craig T. McKeon, 28, North Webster; Steven A. Bartels, 23, Syracuse; Marlon J. Maddox, 43, Syracuse; and Steven C. Kitch, 38, Akron.
Fined $12 in February were Alec J. Hall, 19, Warsaw; Jason L. Schard, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Sheryln D. Obacz, 42, Cromwell.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Timothy J. McCorkle, 45, Leesburg.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Timothy J. McCorkle, 45, Leesburg.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in March was Chad A.South, 28, Pierceton.
Minimum Speed/Improper Lane - Fined $50 in February was Thomas K. Ponte, 47, Sidney.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Kari E. Foster, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $75 in October was David W. Curley, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was David W. Curley, 23, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $15 in October was Jeremy L. Smith, 18, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May 1999 was James B. Benson, 61, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Charlene E. Hampton, 46, Warsaw; Araminta E. Gross, 35, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Edward Garza, EMS B3A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,998.60 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Emily K., Douglas M. and Anita A. Gerdon vs. Mary K. Tridle, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment against Tridle finding that the encroachments of the Gerdons' real estate are not adverse and that no easement has been established.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Robert Rininger, North Paradise Way, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,095 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Jimmy D. Lisenbee, Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,146.16 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Carrie Harrold Sechrist, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $3,235.32 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Green & Cates vs. Marek A. Jarski, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,077.98 due on account, plus court costs.
• Jason and Penny Graber vs. Paramount Homes Inc., U.S. 6, Syracuse, and GreenPoint Credit Corp. and GreenPoint Credit, LLC, Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek that contract be rescinded or, alternatively, an order finding the note to be void and unenforceable as to Jason Graber; judgment for breach of contract, plus punitive damages, treble damages; return of down payment; and attorney fees.
• Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB, vs. Ronald W. and Annette L. Cathers, North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell; Charlie H. Smith, Goshen; and Enchanted Hills Community Association, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $59,984.04 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baugher
Vallerie and Tony Baugher, North CR 500W, Warsaw. They were married June 9, 1994, and separated April 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Kammerer
Todd Michael and Michelle Rae Kammerer, Kosciusko County. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated March 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Keener
Billy L. and Pamela K. Keener, East Wooster Road, Pierceton They were married July 15, 1972, and separated April 24, 2000. There are no minor children.
Martinez
Gloria Martinez, East Market Street, and Raul Martinez, Fort Wayne. They were married March 6, 1996, and separated in March 1998. There are two minor children.
Mollette
Lana Mollette, South CR 325E, Warsaw, and Robert Mollette, Leesburg. They were married Dec. 28, 1991, and separated March 21, 2000. 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 David and Andrea Morales vs. Piper L. Witham. Plaintiff awarded $9,339.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Sherrie Pratt, Ford Motor Credit Co. and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $65,993.74, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Apex Mechanical Contractor Inc. Plaintiff awarded $26,179.18 by default.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Greg Sabin. Plaintiff awarded $5,443, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Wilbur F. Rosbrugh. Plaintiff awarded $8,200.11 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Judith Haynes vs. Jackie Wallace, Marta Hopkins and Robert Wulliman. Summary judgment granted in favor of Wallace and Hopkins. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• State Farm Insurance Co., subrogee of Sakhan Khiev, vs. James and Jared A. Brumfield.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Mitchell J.R. and Pamela E. Hunsberger vs. Jeffrey D. Penn, et al.
Marriage Dissolution
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Douglas and Carrie S. Davis.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Richard W. Painter, North Robinhood Road, Cromwell, and Enchanted Hills Homeowners, 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.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Alan and Rebecca Coplin, Troutman, N.C. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring the Coplins to come into compliance by correction violations existing on property on East Excalibur Place in Turkey Creek Township.
• American General Finance, Warsaw, vs. Barry and Carolyn Sapp, South CR 700E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $12,812 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Associates Financial Service Inc. vs. James and Ruth Elder, South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,499.69 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp., South Bend, vs. Karen Tharp, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,020.45 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Marvin L. and Frances Hampshire vs. Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon and Vern K. Landis, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for alleged failure "to exercise the appropriate degree of care, skill, knowledge and diligence." Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Equicredit Corp. of Indiana vs. Danny Frank and Bonny D. Warren, EMS B73 Lane, Warsaw, and American General Finance, Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $67,680.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Paul A. Mallery, Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $54,069.80 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burgh
Kristi K. Burgh, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, and Terry P. Burgh, William Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 30, 1991, and separated Jan. 6, 2000. There is one minor child.
Cervantes
Silvia Cervantes, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Pedro Cervantes, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1987, and separated June 13, 1998. There is one minor child.
Colt
Jaimie Lynn Colt, Kosciusko County, and Gregory Allen Colt, South Rowland Avenue, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated Feb. 28, 2000. There is one minor child.
Eherenman
Ted D. and Debbie J. Eherenman, South County Farm Road, Claypool. They were married June 17, 1995, and separated April 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Hubler
Crystal Hubler, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Clinton Hubler, North Allen Lane, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 31,1996, and separated April. 18, 2000. There are two minor children.
Miller
Nicki J. and Arthur L. Miller, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 26, 1989, and separated Jan. 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Morris
Liberti D. Morris, North CR 750E, North Webster, and Jason Allen Morris, East CR 750N, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 30, 1995, and separated in January 2000. There are two minor children.
Powell
Becky J. Reed-Powell, Fort Wayne, and Robert J. Powell, East Quiet Harbor Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 10, 1994, and separated April 6, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sausaman
Steve and Jewell A. Sausaman, Briarwood, Warsaw. They were married March 29, 1975, and separated April 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• LaSalle National Bank vs. Kurt Karl and Catherine Ann Kruger and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff awarded $109,394.19 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.
• Source One Mortgage Corp. vs. Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff awarded $73,010.86 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.
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Keith A. White. Plaintiff awarded $4,003.94 by default, plus court costs.
• Adams Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. vs. Frauhiger Realty Co., LLC. Plaintiff awarded $652.62, plus interest.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Teresa Chilcutt-Kyle and Kevin Kyle vs. Erik Weaver.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Union National Bank of North Carolina vs. Rex D. Alley, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Joseph A. and Violet C. Schenske. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $91 per week in child support. April 19.
• Jeffrey Robert and Kimberly Kay Zoll. April 20.
• Susan Jill and Steven Wayne Mort. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $129.26 per week in child support. April 20.
• Rebecca (former name Foerch restored) and Herbert Blankenship. April 24.
• Amy (former name Tyler restored) and Richard Blauvelt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 24.
• Marie Joanne (former name Pilla restored) and Wayne Allen Shay. April 24.
• Sue E. and Francis E. Robinson Sr. April 25.
• Deanna Ann and Bruce DeRush. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. April 26.
• Dana Lynn (former name Handrosh restored) and Mark A. Gerber. April 26.
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.
• Samantha Adkins, 3762 Old Road 30W #5E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $251. Debts: $12,905.
• Joseph Dreibelbis, 9862 S. CR 750W, Claypool, and Dorothy Dreibelbis, 105 S. Washington St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $93,683. Debts: $62,389.
• Christopher DeSanto, 1301 Chestnut Ave., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $19,820. Debts: $26,897.
• Delbert Eikenberry and Marsha Eikenberry also known as Marsha Carey, 10058 N. CR 800E, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $71,773. Debts: $117,729.
• Roy Jr. and April Gayton, 7532 N. CR 300E, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $116,135. Debts: $200,268.
• Max and Betty Lane, 1903 E. Center St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $94,124. Debts: $116,693.
• Alan and Marsha Liechty, 30092 CR 146, Nappanee. Chapter 13. Assets: $139,536. Debts: $134,318.
• George and Pamela Northrup, 277 E. Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,098. Debts: $45,830.
• Gerald Opperman, 203 S. Harrison St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,585. Debts: $26,520.
• Maria Pinatell-Ratliff, also known as Maria Ratliff, 1217 Bancroft, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,282. Debts: $24,197.
• Charles Roberts, 309 Maple St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,653. Debts: $14,512.
• Wesley Smith, 787 S. CR 1075E, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $114,752. Debts: $204,749.
• Brian Westerberg. c/o Joni Bays, 11208 S. CR 600E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $857. Debts: $32,526.
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