Times-Union Court News 05-04-1999
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:
• Duane Ray Yoder, 20, CR 11, Nappanee, and Gina LeAnn Chupp, 19 North CR 950W, Nappanee.
• Yoshioki Tsukamoto, 23, Amagasaki, Japan, and Rebecca Jeannette Smith, 23, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw.
• Adam Jerome Conrad Pamer, 23, West Henry Street, Syracuse, and Mary Beth Weaver, 27, Ind. 15S, Claypool.
• Jim D. Heeter, 42, and Janice M. Tillberry, 43, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Charles David Trout, 25, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Crystal Lynn Kimes, 25, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
• Patrick David John Parker, 29, South Bunting Lane, Warsaw, and Jo-Ellen Corinne Enyeart, 20, West Dawn Drive, Silver Lake.
• Darrin L. Lincoln, 34, and Sherri L. Miles, 33, both of West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• David Michael Collins, 29, and Jennifer Rene Thomas, 27, both of North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Scutchfield, 22, and Anna Marie Snodderly, 19, both of Sunset Shores Drive, Silver Lake.
• Jason Alexander Wright, 26, and Patricia Petrulak, 37, both of West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake.
• Paul Russell Becker, 80, Mesa, Ariz., and Kathryn N. Bontrager, 81, West Coy Avenue, Silver Lake.
• Rick J. McKenzie, 41, East CR 550S, Warsaw, and Susan Elaine Loe, 40, U.S. 30, Pierceton.
• Matthew John Hartman, 29, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Jodi Lynn Finlinson, 26, Shore Lane, Syracuse.
• Ronald Craw Perry, 63, and Edith Evelyn Seskey, 62, both of West Hoffer Road, Warsaw.
• Samuel Tabor Lewis, 18, East CR 1000N, Syracuse, and Heather Nicole Baisden, 18, North CR 400E, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Michael Davis, 20, and Amanda Diana Darrenkamp, 18, both of Dolan Street, Syracuse.
• Donald M. Patmore, 43, and Audrey M. Beckman, 34, both of EMS C31 Lane, Warsaw.
• Clifford Roger Kugler, 23, Winona Lake, and W. Victoria Rogers, 40 Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Blake Shortill vs. Adam C. Reel. Plaintiff awarded $874.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. George E. Elliott. Plaintiff awarded $245.13.
• Grawcock Rental & Contact vs. Susan E. Loe. Plaintiff awarded $2,225.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Rachel Mast. Plaintiff awarded $2,700.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Leroy Drake, $325.13; Matthew Blankenship, $1,057; Calvin J. Reece, $364.89; Georgeanna J. Bell, $387.99; and Thomas L. Smith, $1,524.96.
• Woodlawn Hospital vs. Paul Powell. Plaintiff awarded $2,804.48.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Hein, $134.90, and David Paul Bacon, $536.41.
• Kurt M. Kaiser vs. Renata J. Price. Plaintiff awarded $1,100.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Gene W. and Lisa Hyser. Plaintiff awarded $993.76.
• Ivy Tech vs. Mary White Akerstorm. Plaintiff awarded $130.
• NIPSCO vs. Larry R. Spangler. Plaintiff awarded $2,034.37.
• Byron Berry vs. John Henry Cartwright. Plaintiff awarded $559.44.
• Susan L. Tennant vs. Vicky L. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $1,088.60.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Services vs. Kevin Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $199.86.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Elvia M. Armour, $1,360.01; Barry Lamb, $1,829.39; John S. Piotrowski, $1,538.99; Ervin Marsillett, $354.72; Judy A. Hall, $1,104.91; and James B. Benson, $619.97.
• Joan K. Szynal awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Jo England, $230, and Cindy L. Hosier, $477.
• R.L. Wilson M.D., P.C., vs. Scott Williams. Plaintiff awarded $770.
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry Engstrand, $1,330, and Kenneth S. Clark, $309.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. vs. Trent Creal. Plaintiff awarded $207.51.
• North Webster Day Care vs. Tylynn Heeter. Plaintiff awarded $180.
• Warsaw Parks vs. Elisha Holdeman and Ernie Salvador. Plaintiff awarded $1,138.
• Leo Boyer vs. Lee C. Mays. Plaintiff awarded $1,020.
• Roland Arnell vs. Brenda Sampson Elswick. Plaintiff awarded $1,750.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert G. Hamilton, $1,025.59; Harry Wolford, $862.74; Barry Lamb, $1,158.61; Carol S. Wagoner, $3,000; and Nella Collins, $1,231.07.
• CBT Credit Services Inc. vs. Richard E. Delegrange. Plaintiff awarded $775.
• The May Department Stores Co. vs. Adam E. Steele. Plaintiff awarded $220.04.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. Robyn J. Faurote. Plaintiff awarded $436.53.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Having A Blood/Breath-Alcohol Level Of .10 Percent Or Greater - Fined $200 in January; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Joel L. Beery, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in October; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Diana L. Garner, 41, Argos.
Fined $200 in October; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Eldon E. Carte, 51, Gas City.
Fined $300 in August; sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly fee; driving privileges suspended two years; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Kevin L. Simons, 33, Cromwell.
Fined $200 in August; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Terry A. Treesh, 39, Argos.
Fined $400 in June; sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended two years was Kevin L. Simons, 33, Cromwell. The sentence was ordered served consecutively to a conviction from an April 1998 case.
Fined $200 in June; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $150 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Bobby L. Ross, 64, Marion.
Fined $300 in April 1998; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Kevin L. Simons, 33, Cromwell.
Fined $200 in December; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Brian J. Scott, 26, North Webster.
Fined $300 in November; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 240 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was John T. Parker, 47, Warsaw.
Driving A Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated - Fined $500 in September; sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended two years was Kenneth S. Oberley, 40, Wabash.
Fined $400 in October; sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; driving privileges suspended two years; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Robert L. Nine Jr., 41, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in September; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; driving privileges suspended two years; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Trampis Newsome, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in August; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $40 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Garland Daugherty, 32, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Driving privileges suspended two years for Kenneth S. Oberley, 40, Wabash. The incident occurred in September.
Sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended for probation and driving privileges suspended two years was Kevin L. Simons, 33, Cromwell.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Sentenced to three years in prison concurrent to DWI sentence, with one year suspended for probation, and driving privileges suspended for life was Robert L. Nine Jr., 41, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Nocelotl, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $49.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Tim Carter, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Hunting Without A Valid License - Fined $25 in December was Dale Stidams, North Webster.
Failure To Tag Deer - Judgment (court costs only) in December against William McCool, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 180 days was Brian Schneidwent, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in September was Au Nien Van, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Clayton Conley, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in September was Angela Sauter, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Lavon Hochstetler, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in May 1998 and license suspended 180 days was David Tucker, Milford.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $30 in September was Antonio P. Mannella, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April were Chris Haigwood, 26, South Whitley; William L. Emery, 41, Warsaw; Lisa R. Bennett, 28, Nappanee; Robert E. Robbins, 20, Etna Green; and Lin Wu, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Betsy Bayne, 58, Warsaw; Joshua D. Wagoner, 17, Silver Lake; and Craige T. Westover, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Sandra Rutherford, 32, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Douglas S. Stump, 35, Pierceton; Jay R. Losee, 26, Syracuse; Gary W. Hettinger, 19, Warsaw; Cynthia S. Roberts, 44, Cromwell; Jennifer L. Williams, 25, North Manchester; Thomas A. Madison, 29, Winona Lake; Kent D. Bragg, 19, Pierceton; Jesse W. Reeves, 21, Pierceton; Megan Fratus, 21, North Manchester; and Allan D. Ross, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Dawn M. Craig, 34, Milford; Shanna R. Blackburn, 22, Warsaw; Melissa D. Shepherd, 17, Warsaw; Ross A. Heil, 17, Syracuse; Carl A. May, 35, Winona Lake; James L. Martin, 35, Winona Lake; David M. Jaynes, 19, Mentone; Dora M. Clingerman, 60, Pierceton; and Taylor A. Bean, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was David D. Adkins, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Darrel M. Green, 52, South Whitley; Jonathan M. Mansfield, 18, Leesburg; Sara S. Hoover, 18, Syracuse; and Dustin C. Phares, 16, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Dusten J. Lytle, 17, Syracuse; Whitney L. Stump, 18, Silver Lake; and Abby M. Lewis, 17, Mentone.
Fined $7 in March were Carmen Magno, 44, Warsaw, and Craig R. Price, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Matthew I. Dilley, 18, Warsaw.
Improper Turn - Fined $7 in April was Clyde, 68, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April were Timothy E. Schmucker, 16, Nappanee; Robert E. Robbins, 20, Etna Green; and Travis T. Franz, 28, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Adam R. Hall, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Dawn M. Craig, 34, Milford, and Daniel J. Kern, 34, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February was Trina B. Fields, 29, Cromwell.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Ada F. Nelson, 45, Cromwell.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was David D. Reese, 19, Silver Lake.
Vehicle Maintenance Violation - Fined $17 in April was Curtis G. Steinbarger, 43, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April were Sharon F. McMullan, 41, North Webster, and David M. Widman, 36, Larwill.
Fined $7 in March was Carmen Magno, 44, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Casimir J. Szynal, 52, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were Tammy L. Wright, 24, Warsaw, and Shanna R. Blackburn, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Devon M. Poe, 34, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Jamie M. Brainard, 24, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in March was Susan M. Spry, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Susan M. Spry, 28, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Veronica S. Huffer, 52, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in July was Paul B. Nine, 17, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in April was Steve L. Carman, 37, Warsaw.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in March was Tim Fultz, 30, Cromwell.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Linda K. Hite, 18, Warsaw; Patrick B. Jamison, 27, Claypool; and Wilbur F. Rosbrugh, 25, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (November) Brian Schneidwent, Warsaw.
Battery - (November) Terry Rowland, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (October) Ella Straughan, Pierceton.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (September) Jose Nocelotl, Pierceton.
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 - (March) Lindsey C. Bender, 16, Milford; Angela T. Glatfelter, 20, Bourbon; Donna J. Hollar, 46, Milford; Leigh A. Roberts, 31, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Gerald A. Garrison died May 30, 1998, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $290,216.07. Beneficiary: Church of the Brethren General Board, Elgin, Ill.
• Virgil K. Peters died June 21, 1998, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $427,160.67. Beneficiary: Gary D. Peters, son, South CR 700E, Pierceton.
• Bernice I. Klink died July 21, 1998, at age 79, leaving an estate valued at $594,838.11. Beneficiaries: Susan Brettell, no relation, Arlington, Texas; Marie Miller, no relation, East Divot Lane, Syracuse; Jan E. Miller, niece, Indianapolis; Opal Miller, sister, Syracuse; Thomas Oswalt, son, East Medusa Street, Syracuse; and NBD Bank, trustee of the Bernice Klink Revocable Trust, South Bend.
• Howard Lloyd Boettger died Nov. 4, 1998, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $1,533,123. Beneficiaries: Mary Evelyn Boettger, spouse, Nappanee; and Diana R. Boettger, daughter, and Roger Lee Boettger, son, both of Ind. 19N, Nappanee.
• Dona Belle Cox Gibbs died Dec. 20, 1998, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $600,000. Beneficiaries: Nancy C. Williams, daughter, Country Club Drive, Warsaw; Donald A. Dalton III, grandson, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw; Michael D. Dalton, grandson, Clinic Court, Warsaw; Amy D. Sry, granddaughter, New York, N.Y.; and Amy D. Sry, trustee of the Diane D. Shenefield Irrevocable Trust.
• Francis E. Keener died Dec. 21, 1998, at agef 75, leaving an estate valued at $204,000. Beneficiaries: Jeanette Warren, daughter, Bellvue, Colo.; Leslie Keener, son, Columbia City; Jerome Keener, son, North 10th Street, Pierceton; Billy Keener, son, East Wooster Road, Pierceton; Chris Keener, son, Pierceton.
• Alvin T. Rockhill died Sept. 27, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $1,532,250. Beneficiaries: Mary Lois Rockhill, spouse, Fairlawn, Ohio; Alvin T. Rockhill III, son, Akron, Ohio; and Margaret Anne Rockhill, daughter, Fairlawn.
• Helen K. Mauzy died Dec. 20, 1998, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $900,000. Beneficiaries: Thames Landon Mauzy, son and successor trustee of the Helen K. Mauzy Revocable Living Trust, Country Club Drive, Warsaw,and Sharon Shaver, daughter, Fort Wayne.
• Betty L. Hoffer died Jan. 5, 1999, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $1,010,524.66. Beneficiary: Nancy A. Blue, daughter, Country Club Lane, Warsaw.
• Geraldine Donnabell Drudge died April 8, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $131,477.70. Beneficiary: Sonny Nellans, son.
• Mary Jane Rowe Wells died Feb. 12, 1998, at age 74, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. Beneficiaries: Richard M. Charles Rowe and Andrew G. Wells, sons and co-trustees of the Mary Jane Rowe Wells Revocable Trust, Denver Colo., and Key Bank/NA, mortgagee.
• Evelyn A. Yarian died Jan. 11, 1998, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $115,000.
Beneficiaries: Susan Jo Yarian Turner, daughter, Richmond; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw; and St. James Catholic Church, Lake Placid, Fla.
• Richard E. Ellison died March 30, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $1,818,778. Beneficiaries: Janet L. Ellison, spouse; Mary Ann Geisler, daughter; Kent Ellison, son; and Daniel Richard Geisler and Richard Anthony and Amy Denise Ellison, grandchildren.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Westfield Insurance Companies vs. Jeremy M. Stambaugh, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $2,696 as paid to insured claimant, Diane Jackson, after a Jan. 10, 1998, auto accident, plus interest and court costs.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Howard McNeal, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $639 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus attorney fees.
• Professional Account Services vs. Danny L. and Debbie L. Henson, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $7,315.33 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost.
• 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: Timmy L. Smith, South Union Street, Warsaw, $2,797.21; Brian K. Crowder, Albion, $4,734.45; and Clinton Jay and Karen Boggs, Warsaw, $5,529.15.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Charles D. Donham, West CR 750S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,014.11 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Phoenix Recycled Products vs. Dynamatrix Inc., South CR 900E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $46,189.63 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Douglas Kittrell vs. Rick See Jr., Pierceton, and Tom Myers, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $900 in unpaid rent, $216.54 in unpaid utilities and $2,825.60 for damage to property, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Brenda Wallace, Lakeshore Drive, Silver Lake, $4,962.60; Brook W. Zody, Husky Trail, Warsaw, $1,287.40; Oshie T. Waddel, South CR 700E, Pierceton, $1,314; Mark A. Prater, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, $2,114; Douglas W. Holbrook, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $1,050.80; and Paul R. David, EMS W22 Lane, North Webster, $1,076.
• First Plus Consumer Finance, formerly doing business as Modern Finance Co., vs. Gilliam and Sandy Tuggle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,417.69 due on agreement, plus interest, $950 in attorney fees and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Dana D. and Ballard E. Shell, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, $6,098.30; Jan A. Dollahan Jr., also known as Jay A. Dollahan Jr., Knox, $4,000.64; Deborah L. Biberstine, Fort Wayne, $5,659.39; Jason and Heather Huston, Anderson, $4.497.20; and Delbert Bolen, South Pheasant Road, Claypool, $3,973.69.
• Providian National Bank vs. Tabatha Johnson, EMS C27B, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Rupp
Robert J. and Janet Rupp, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 1, 1988, and separated March 19, 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
• Erie Insurance Group awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs from the following people: Lori Yoder, $1,339.72, and Tia Parker, $4,086.78.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Sherrie L. Pratt. Plaintiff awarded $1,817.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Mark A. Puckett. Plaintiff awarded $4,521.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. vs. Aaron Lalonde. Plaintiff awarded $7,070.58, plus court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Richard L. and Mary J. Harrell. Plaintiff awarded $3,472.66, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Todd M. Liepold and Sherrie L. Pratt. Plaintiff awarded $5,948.22, plus interest and court costs, from Pratt.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Christopher A. and Teressa D. Johnson, $8,003.43, and George and Grace Shepherd, $6,831.11.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Chantel M. Williams. Plaintiff aware $6,332.76 by default, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized
on the dates indicated:
• Gregory Tann and Teresa (former name Doll-Hall restored). April 13.
• Jack W. and Heather D. Simison. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $149 per week in child support. April 21.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor in merger of First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Angela L. Method, East CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $8,076.60 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Diane Lackey, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton, vs. Rader Oil Inc., doing business as Shell Service Station, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from an June 11, 1998, fall at the business. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA, vs. Larry W. McAfoose Jr., West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $54,727.88 due on note, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• WMC Mortgage Corp. vs. John M. Edwards, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $65,384.86 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.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Stuart E. and Pamela J. Furbee, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $122,156.91 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $4,250 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Union Planters Bank/NA, formerly known as Union Planters National Bank, vs. Timothy S. and Donna J. Wallace, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $35,490.46 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.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Roger D. and Lori West, East Main Street, Silver Lake; Donald E. Sloan, Old Road 30E, Pierceton; and Vickie S. Miller, North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Marjorie A. Sheets, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $10,560.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Daniels
Mary Daniels, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Ricky Daniels, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 21, 1981, and separated Nov. 5, 1997. There are four minor children.
Ditton
Barbara and Robert Ditton, North Sherman Street, Warsaw. They were married July 6, 1987, and separated April 26, 1999. There are no minor children.
Garcia
Marie Isabel Garcia, 13th Street, Winona Lake, and Jose A. Garcia, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 29, 1992, and separated in July 1998. There is one minor child.
Hobart
Thomas Hobart, East CR 250S, Pierceton, and Deborah L. Hobart, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married June 13, 1987, and separated Feb. 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Irwin
Robert Joseph Irwin, Wabash, and Krista Dawn Irwin, Springfield Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 9, 1992, and separated April 10, 1999. There are two minor children.
Kempton
Kevin and Tanya Sue Kempton, Kincaid Street, Warsaw. They were married April 6, 1985, and separated June 1, 1997. There are three minor children.
McGuire
Michelle McGuire, North East Kitson Lane, Syracuse, and Joshua McGuire, East CR 300S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 18, 1997, and separated April 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rasmussen
Ellen M. Rasmussen, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and John M. Rasmussen, Wapeton, N.D. They were married Oct. 7, 1995, and separated March 25, 1998. There are no minor children.
Ruch
Elizabeth A. Ruch, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Darrell B. Ruch, Brubaker Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 28, 1993, and separated March 15, 1999. There is one minor child.
Schneider
Shawn L. Schneider, Ind. 13S, North Manchester, and Kelli A. Schneider, Huntington. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated April 10, 1999. There is one minor child.
Shoemaker
Robert F. and Kimberly L. Shoemaker, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, 1998, and separated April 16, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stephenson
Jason M. Stephenson, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Pamela M. Stephenson, CR 700N, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 7, 1998, and separated March 1, 1999. There are three minor children.
Yoder
April D. Yoder, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Bran M. Yoder, East CR 450S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 25, 1985, and separated Jan. 1, 1998. There are seven minor children.
Waters
Lewis C. Waters, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Deborah A. Waters, Evansville. They were married Feb. 14, 1997, and separated March 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wysong
Steuart D. and Julie D. Wysong, Brubaker Street, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 5, 1994, and separated April 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Steven Mayflower vs. Vikkie and Wilford Prater, doing business as Southside Towing, and Vikkie and Wilford Prater, d/b/a Southside Towing, vs. Steven and Kim Wiley Mayflower. The Praters are awarded $2,265.54 from the Mayflowers and are authorized to sell vehicle, with proceeds applied toward judgment. Court costs taxed to Mayflower.
• Chad Laughlin vs. Dewayne O'Conner. Plaintiff awarded $3,716.12 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Chase Bank of Texas, formerly known as Texas Commerce Bank/NA, vs. Deborah K. Ruch, et al. Plaintiff awarded $31,179.23 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.
• Homeside Lending Inc., formerly known as Barnett Mortgage Co., doing business as Loan America Financial Corp., vs. Beverly C. and Harvey Goen and Bank One Merrillville/NA. Plaintiff awarded $48,501.14, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Delbert R. and Olive B. Hancock vs. Debra K. Panyard. Plaintiff awarded $37,537 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of contract as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Timothy Treesh. Plaintiff awarded $4,326.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Debra Church. Plaintiff awarded $29,014.95, plus court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. John D. Sutherlin. Plaintiff awarded $6,148.03, plus interest and court costs.
• Bank United vs. Ryan D. and Crystal G. Becker and Maggie England. Plaintiff awarded $97,227.72 by default, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• James L. Walmer vs. Brenda Baldridge. Plaintiff awarded $121.13 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• James L. Walmer vs. Sandra Entwisle. Plaintiff awarded $1,487.50 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Beverly Anne Garman's request to change her name to Carie Marie Jacobie is granted.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mary (former name Cartwright restored) and Richard Abbott. April 8.
• Doreen L. and Dewayne O'Connor. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $46 per week in child support. April 9.
• Cathy (former name McDaniel restored) and James Edward Cornelius. April 12.
• Diane Lynn and James Tuholski. April 13.
• Vicki (former name Black restored) and David Engelberth. April 15.
• Vickie (former name Gonzales restored) and Terry W. McCurdy. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $66 per week in child support. April 20. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Duane Ray Yoder, 20, CR 11, Nappanee, and Gina LeAnn Chupp, 19 North CR 950W, Nappanee.
• Yoshioki Tsukamoto, 23, Amagasaki, Japan, and Rebecca Jeannette Smith, 23, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw.
• Adam Jerome Conrad Pamer, 23, West Henry Street, Syracuse, and Mary Beth Weaver, 27, Ind. 15S, Claypool.
• Jim D. Heeter, 42, and Janice M. Tillberry, 43, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Charles David Trout, 25, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Crystal Lynn Kimes, 25, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
• Patrick David John Parker, 29, South Bunting Lane, Warsaw, and Jo-Ellen Corinne Enyeart, 20, West Dawn Drive, Silver Lake.
• Darrin L. Lincoln, 34, and Sherri L. Miles, 33, both of West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• David Michael Collins, 29, and Jennifer Rene Thomas, 27, both of North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Scutchfield, 22, and Anna Marie Snodderly, 19, both of Sunset Shores Drive, Silver Lake.
• Jason Alexander Wright, 26, and Patricia Petrulak, 37, both of West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake.
• Paul Russell Becker, 80, Mesa, Ariz., and Kathryn N. Bontrager, 81, West Coy Avenue, Silver Lake.
• Rick J. McKenzie, 41, East CR 550S, Warsaw, and Susan Elaine Loe, 40, U.S. 30, Pierceton.
• Matthew John Hartman, 29, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Jodi Lynn Finlinson, 26, Shore Lane, Syracuse.
• Ronald Craw Perry, 63, and Edith Evelyn Seskey, 62, both of West Hoffer Road, Warsaw.
• Samuel Tabor Lewis, 18, East CR 1000N, Syracuse, and Heather Nicole Baisden, 18, North CR 400E, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah Michael Davis, 20, and Amanda Diana Darrenkamp, 18, both of Dolan Street, Syracuse.
• Donald M. Patmore, 43, and Audrey M. Beckman, 34, both of EMS C31 Lane, Warsaw.
• Clifford Roger Kugler, 23, Winona Lake, and W. Victoria Rogers, 40 Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Blake Shortill vs. Adam C. Reel. Plaintiff awarded $874.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. George E. Elliott. Plaintiff awarded $245.13.
• Grawcock Rental & Contact vs. Susan E. Loe. Plaintiff awarded $2,225.
• Kim Edmonds vs. Rachel Mast. Plaintiff awarded $2,700.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Leroy Drake, $325.13; Matthew Blankenship, $1,057; Calvin J. Reece, $364.89; Georgeanna J. Bell, $387.99; and Thomas L. Smith, $1,524.96.
• Woodlawn Hospital vs. Paul Powell. Plaintiff awarded $2,804.48.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Hein, $134.90, and David Paul Bacon, $536.41.
• Kurt M. Kaiser vs. Renata J. Price. Plaintiff awarded $1,100.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Gene W. and Lisa Hyser. Plaintiff awarded $993.76.
• Ivy Tech vs. Mary White Akerstorm. Plaintiff awarded $130.
• NIPSCO vs. Larry R. Spangler. Plaintiff awarded $2,034.37.
• Byron Berry vs. John Henry Cartwright. Plaintiff awarded $559.44.
• Susan L. Tennant vs. Vicky L. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $1,088.60.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Services vs. Kevin Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $199.86.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Elvia M. Armour, $1,360.01; Barry Lamb, $1,829.39; John S. Piotrowski, $1,538.99; Ervin Marsillett, $354.72; Judy A. Hall, $1,104.91; and James B. Benson, $619.97.
• Joan K. Szynal awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Jo England, $230, and Cindy L. Hosier, $477.
• R.L. Wilson M.D., P.C., vs. Scott Williams. Plaintiff awarded $770.
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry Engstrand, $1,330, and Kenneth S. Clark, $309.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. vs. Trent Creal. Plaintiff awarded $207.51.
• North Webster Day Care vs. Tylynn Heeter. Plaintiff awarded $180.
• Warsaw Parks vs. Elisha Holdeman and Ernie Salvador. Plaintiff awarded $1,138.
• Leo Boyer vs. Lee C. Mays. Plaintiff awarded $1,020.
• Roland Arnell vs. Brenda Sampson Elswick. Plaintiff awarded $1,750.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert G. Hamilton, $1,025.59; Harry Wolford, $862.74; Barry Lamb, $1,158.61; Carol S. Wagoner, $3,000; and Nella Collins, $1,231.07.
• CBT Credit Services Inc. vs. Richard E. Delegrange. Plaintiff awarded $775.
• The May Department Stores Co. vs. Adam E. Steele. Plaintiff awarded $220.04.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. Robyn J. Faurote. Plaintiff awarded $436.53.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Having A Blood/Breath-Alcohol Level Of .10 Percent Or Greater - Fined $200 in January; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Joel L. Beery, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in October; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Diana L. Garner, 41, Argos.
Fined $200 in October; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Eldon E. Carte, 51, Gas City.
Fined $300 in August; sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly fee; driving privileges suspended two years; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Kevin L. Simons, 33, Cromwell.
Fined $200 in August; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Terry A. Treesh, 39, Argos.
Fined $400 in June; sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended two years was Kevin L. Simons, 33, Cromwell. The sentence was ordered served consecutively to a conviction from an April 1998 case.
Fined $200 in June; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $150 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Bobby L. Ross, 64, Marion.
Fined $300 in April 1998; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Kevin L. Simons, 33, Cromwell.
Fined $200 in December; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Brian J. Scott, 26, North Webster.
Fined $300 in November; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 240 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was John T. Parker, 47, Warsaw.
Driving A Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated - Fined $500 in September; sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; and driving privileges suspended two years was Kenneth S. Oberley, 40, Wabash.
Fined $400 in October; sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee; driving privileges suspended two years; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Robert L. Nine Jr., 41, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in September; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; driving privileges suspended two years; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Trampis Newsome, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in August; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $40 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program was Garland Daugherty, 32, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Driving privileges suspended two years for Kenneth S. Oberley, 40, Wabash. The incident occurred in September.
Sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended for probation and driving privileges suspended two years was Kevin L. Simons, 33, Cromwell.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Sentenced to three years in prison concurrent to DWI sentence, with one year suspended for probation, and driving privileges suspended for life was Robert L. Nine Jr., 41, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Nocelotl, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $49.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Tim Carter, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Hunting Without A Valid License - Fined $25 in December was Dale Stidams, North Webster.
Failure To Tag Deer - Judgment (court costs only) in December against William McCool, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 180 days was Brian Schneidwent, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in September was Au Nien Van, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Clayton Conley, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in September was Angela Sauter, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Lavon Hochstetler, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in May 1998 and license suspended 180 days was David Tucker, Milford.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $30 in September was Antonio P. Mannella, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April were Chris Haigwood, 26, South Whitley; William L. Emery, 41, Warsaw; Lisa R. Bennett, 28, Nappanee; Robert E. Robbins, 20, Etna Green; and Lin Wu, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Betsy Bayne, 58, Warsaw; Joshua D. Wagoner, 17, Silver Lake; and Craige T. Westover, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Sandra Rutherford, 32, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Douglas S. Stump, 35, Pierceton; Jay R. Losee, 26, Syracuse; Gary W. Hettinger, 19, Warsaw; Cynthia S. Roberts, 44, Cromwell; Jennifer L. Williams, 25, North Manchester; Thomas A. Madison, 29, Winona Lake; Kent D. Bragg, 19, Pierceton; Jesse W. Reeves, 21, Pierceton; Megan Fratus, 21, North Manchester; and Allan D. Ross, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Dawn M. Craig, 34, Milford; Shanna R. Blackburn, 22, Warsaw; Melissa D. Shepherd, 17, Warsaw; Ross A. Heil, 17, Syracuse; Carl A. May, 35, Winona Lake; James L. Martin, 35, Winona Lake; David M. Jaynes, 19, Mentone; Dora M. Clingerman, 60, Pierceton; and Taylor A. Bean, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was David D. Adkins, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Darrel M. Green, 52, South Whitley; Jonathan M. Mansfield, 18, Leesburg; Sara S. Hoover, 18, Syracuse; and Dustin C. Phares, 16, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Dusten J. Lytle, 17, Syracuse; Whitney L. Stump, 18, Silver Lake; and Abby M. Lewis, 17, Mentone.
Fined $7 in March were Carmen Magno, 44, Warsaw, and Craig R. Price, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Matthew I. Dilley, 18, Warsaw.
Improper Turn - Fined $7 in April was Clyde, 68, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April were Timothy E. Schmucker, 16, Nappanee; Robert E. Robbins, 20, Etna Green; and Travis T. Franz, 28, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Adam R. Hall, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Dawn M. Craig, 34, Milford, and Daniel J. Kern, 34, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February was Trina B. Fields, 29, Cromwell.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Ada F. Nelson, 45, Cromwell.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was David D. Reese, 19, Silver Lake.
Vehicle Maintenance Violation - Fined $17 in April was Curtis G. Steinbarger, 43, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April were Sharon F. McMullan, 41, North Webster, and David M. Widman, 36, Larwill.
Fined $7 in March was Carmen Magno, 44, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Casimir J. Szynal, 52, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were Tammy L. Wright, 24, Warsaw, and Shanna R. Blackburn, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Devon M. Poe, 34, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Jamie M. Brainard, 24, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in March was Susan M. Spry, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Susan M. Spry, 28, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Veronica S. Huffer, 52, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in July was Paul B. Nine, 17, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in April was Steve L. Carman, 37, Warsaw.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in March was Tim Fultz, 30, Cromwell.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Linda K. Hite, 18, Warsaw; Patrick B. Jamison, 27, Claypool; and Wilbur F. Rosbrugh, 25, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (November) Brian Schneidwent, Warsaw.
Battery - (November) Terry Rowland, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (October) Ella Straughan, Pierceton.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (September) Jose Nocelotl, Pierceton.
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 - (March) Lindsey C. Bender, 16, Milford; Angela T. Glatfelter, 20, Bourbon; Donna J. Hollar, 46, Milford; Leigh A. Roberts, 31, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Gerald A. Garrison died May 30, 1998, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $290,216.07. Beneficiary: Church of the Brethren General Board, Elgin, Ill.
• Virgil K. Peters died June 21, 1998, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $427,160.67. Beneficiary: Gary D. Peters, son, South CR 700E, Pierceton.
• Bernice I. Klink died July 21, 1998, at age 79, leaving an estate valued at $594,838.11. Beneficiaries: Susan Brettell, no relation, Arlington, Texas; Marie Miller, no relation, East Divot Lane, Syracuse; Jan E. Miller, niece, Indianapolis; Opal Miller, sister, Syracuse; Thomas Oswalt, son, East Medusa Street, Syracuse; and NBD Bank, trustee of the Bernice Klink Revocable Trust, South Bend.
• Howard Lloyd Boettger died Nov. 4, 1998, at age 82, leaving an estate valued at $1,533,123. Beneficiaries: Mary Evelyn Boettger, spouse, Nappanee; and Diana R. Boettger, daughter, and Roger Lee Boettger, son, both of Ind. 19N, Nappanee.
• Dona Belle Cox Gibbs died Dec. 20, 1998, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $600,000. Beneficiaries: Nancy C. Williams, daughter, Country Club Drive, Warsaw; Donald A. Dalton III, grandson, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw; Michael D. Dalton, grandson, Clinic Court, Warsaw; Amy D. Sry, granddaughter, New York, N.Y.; and Amy D. Sry, trustee of the Diane D. Shenefield Irrevocable Trust.
• Francis E. Keener died Dec. 21, 1998, at agef 75, leaving an estate valued at $204,000. Beneficiaries: Jeanette Warren, daughter, Bellvue, Colo.; Leslie Keener, son, Columbia City; Jerome Keener, son, North 10th Street, Pierceton; Billy Keener, son, East Wooster Road, Pierceton; Chris Keener, son, Pierceton.
• Alvin T. Rockhill died Sept. 27, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $1,532,250. Beneficiaries: Mary Lois Rockhill, spouse, Fairlawn, Ohio; Alvin T. Rockhill III, son, Akron, Ohio; and Margaret Anne Rockhill, daughter, Fairlawn.
• Helen K. Mauzy died Dec. 20, 1998, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $900,000. Beneficiaries: Thames Landon Mauzy, son and successor trustee of the Helen K. Mauzy Revocable Living Trust, Country Club Drive, Warsaw,and Sharon Shaver, daughter, Fort Wayne.
• Betty L. Hoffer died Jan. 5, 1999, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $1,010,524.66. Beneficiary: Nancy A. Blue, daughter, Country Club Lane, Warsaw.
• Geraldine Donnabell Drudge died April 8, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $131,477.70. Beneficiary: Sonny Nellans, son.
• Mary Jane Rowe Wells died Feb. 12, 1998, at age 74, leaving an estate valued at $150,000. Beneficiaries: Richard M. Charles Rowe and Andrew G. Wells, sons and co-trustees of the Mary Jane Rowe Wells Revocable Trust, Denver Colo., and Key Bank/NA, mortgagee.
• Evelyn A. Yarian died Jan. 11, 1998, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $115,000.
Beneficiaries: Susan Jo Yarian Turner, daughter, Richmond; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw; and St. James Catholic Church, Lake Placid, Fla.
• Richard E. Ellison died March 30, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $1,818,778. Beneficiaries: Janet L. Ellison, spouse; Mary Ann Geisler, daughter; Kent Ellison, son; and Daniel Richard Geisler and Richard Anthony and Amy Denise Ellison, grandchildren.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Westfield Insurance Companies vs. Jeremy M. Stambaugh, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $2,696 as paid to insured claimant, Diane Jackson, after a Jan. 10, 1998, auto accident, plus interest and court costs.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Howard McNeal, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $639 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus attorney fees.
• Professional Account Services vs. Danny L. and Debbie L. Henson, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $7,315.33 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost.
• 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: Timmy L. Smith, South Union Street, Warsaw, $2,797.21; Brian K. Crowder, Albion, $4,734.45; and Clinton Jay and Karen Boggs, Warsaw, $5,529.15.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Charles D. Donham, West CR 750S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,014.11 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Phoenix Recycled Products vs. Dynamatrix Inc., South CR 900E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $46,189.63 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Douglas Kittrell vs. Rick See Jr., Pierceton, and Tom Myers, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $900 in unpaid rent, $216.54 in unpaid utilities and $2,825.60 for damage to property, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Brenda Wallace, Lakeshore Drive, Silver Lake, $4,962.60; Brook W. Zody, Husky Trail, Warsaw, $1,287.40; Oshie T. Waddel, South CR 700E, Pierceton, $1,314; Mark A. Prater, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, $2,114; Douglas W. Holbrook, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $1,050.80; and Paul R. David, EMS W22 Lane, North Webster, $1,076.
• First Plus Consumer Finance, formerly doing business as Modern Finance Co., vs. Gilliam and Sandy Tuggle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,417.69 due on agreement, plus interest, $950 in attorney fees and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Dana D. and Ballard E. Shell, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, $6,098.30; Jan A. Dollahan Jr., also known as Jay A. Dollahan Jr., Knox, $4,000.64; Deborah L. Biberstine, Fort Wayne, $5,659.39; Jason and Heather Huston, Anderson, $4.497.20; and Delbert Bolen, South Pheasant Road, Claypool, $3,973.69.
• Providian National Bank vs. Tabatha Johnson, EMS C27B, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Rupp
Robert J. and Janet Rupp, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 1, 1988, and separated March 19, 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
• Erie Insurance Group awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs from the following people: Lori Yoder, $1,339.72, and Tia Parker, $4,086.78.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Sherrie L. Pratt. Plaintiff awarded $1,817.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Mark A. Puckett. Plaintiff awarded $4,521.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. vs. Aaron Lalonde. Plaintiff awarded $7,070.58, plus court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Richard L. and Mary J. Harrell. Plaintiff awarded $3,472.66, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Todd M. Liepold and Sherrie L. Pratt. Plaintiff awarded $5,948.22, plus interest and court costs, from Pratt.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Christopher A. and Teressa D. Johnson, $8,003.43, and George and Grace Shepherd, $6,831.11.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Chantel M. Williams. Plaintiff aware $6,332.76 by default, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized
on the dates indicated:
• Gregory Tann and Teresa (former name Doll-Hall restored). April 13.
• Jack W. and Heather D. Simison. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $149 per week in child support. April 21.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor in merger of First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Angela L. Method, East CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $8,076.60 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Diane Lackey, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton, vs. Rader Oil Inc., doing business as Shell Service Station, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from an June 11, 1998, fall at the business. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA, vs. Larry W. McAfoose Jr., West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $54,727.88 due on note, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• WMC Mortgage Corp. vs. John M. Edwards, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $65,384.86 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.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Stuart E. and Pamela J. Furbee, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $122,156.91 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $4,250 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Union Planters Bank/NA, formerly known as Union Planters National Bank, vs. Timothy S. and Donna J. Wallace, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $35,490.46 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.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Roger D. and Lori West, East Main Street, Silver Lake; Donald E. Sloan, Old Road 30E, Pierceton; and Vickie S. Miller, North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Marjorie A. Sheets, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $10,560.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Daniels
Mary Daniels, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Ricky Daniels, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 21, 1981, and separated Nov. 5, 1997. There are four minor children.
Ditton
Barbara and Robert Ditton, North Sherman Street, Warsaw. They were married July 6, 1987, and separated April 26, 1999. There are no minor children.
Garcia
Marie Isabel Garcia, 13th Street, Winona Lake, and Jose A. Garcia, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 29, 1992, and separated in July 1998. There is one minor child.
Hobart
Thomas Hobart, East CR 250S, Pierceton, and Deborah L. Hobart, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married June 13, 1987, and separated Feb. 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Irwin
Robert Joseph Irwin, Wabash, and Krista Dawn Irwin, Springfield Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 9, 1992, and separated April 10, 1999. There are two minor children.
Kempton
Kevin and Tanya Sue Kempton, Kincaid Street, Warsaw. They were married April 6, 1985, and separated June 1, 1997. There are three minor children.
McGuire
Michelle McGuire, North East Kitson Lane, Syracuse, and Joshua McGuire, East CR 300S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 18, 1997, and separated April 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rasmussen
Ellen M. Rasmussen, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and John M. Rasmussen, Wapeton, N.D. They were married Oct. 7, 1995, and separated March 25, 1998. There are no minor children.
Ruch
Elizabeth A. Ruch, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Darrell B. Ruch, Brubaker Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 28, 1993, and separated March 15, 1999. There is one minor child.
Schneider
Shawn L. Schneider, Ind. 13S, North Manchester, and Kelli A. Schneider, Huntington. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated April 10, 1999. There is one minor child.
Shoemaker
Robert F. and Kimberly L. Shoemaker, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, 1998, and separated April 16, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stephenson
Jason M. Stephenson, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Pamela M. Stephenson, CR 700N, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 7, 1998, and separated March 1, 1999. There are three minor children.
Yoder
April D. Yoder, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Bran M. Yoder, East CR 450S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 25, 1985, and separated Jan. 1, 1998. There are seven minor children.
Waters
Lewis C. Waters, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Deborah A. Waters, Evansville. They were married Feb. 14, 1997, and separated March 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wysong
Steuart D. and Julie D. Wysong, Brubaker Street, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 5, 1994, and separated April 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Steven Mayflower vs. Vikkie and Wilford Prater, doing business as Southside Towing, and Vikkie and Wilford Prater, d/b/a Southside Towing, vs. Steven and Kim Wiley Mayflower. The Praters are awarded $2,265.54 from the Mayflowers and are authorized to sell vehicle, with proceeds applied toward judgment. Court costs taxed to Mayflower.
• Chad Laughlin vs. Dewayne O'Conner. Plaintiff awarded $3,716.12 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Chase Bank of Texas, formerly known as Texas Commerce Bank/NA, vs. Deborah K. Ruch, et al. Plaintiff awarded $31,179.23 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.
• Homeside Lending Inc., formerly known as Barnett Mortgage Co., doing business as Loan America Financial Corp., vs. Beverly C. and Harvey Goen and Bank One Merrillville/NA. Plaintiff awarded $48,501.14, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Delbert R. and Olive B. Hancock vs. Debra K. Panyard. Plaintiff awarded $37,537 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of contract as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Timothy Treesh. Plaintiff awarded $4,326.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Debra Church. Plaintiff awarded $29,014.95, plus court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. John D. Sutherlin. Plaintiff awarded $6,148.03, plus interest and court costs.
• Bank United vs. Ryan D. and Crystal G. Becker and Maggie England. Plaintiff awarded $97,227.72 by default, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• James L. Walmer vs. Brenda Baldridge. Plaintiff awarded $121.13 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• James L. Walmer vs. Sandra Entwisle. Plaintiff awarded $1,487.50 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Beverly Anne Garman's request to change her name to Carie Marie Jacobie is granted.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mary (former name Cartwright restored) and Richard Abbott. April 8.
• Doreen L. and Dewayne O'Connor. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $46 per week in child support. April 9.
• Cathy (former name McDaniel restored) and James Edward Cornelius. April 12.
• Diane Lynn and James Tuholski. April 13.
• Vicki (former name Black restored) and David Engelberth. April 15.
• Vickie (former name Gonzales restored) and Terry W. McCurdy. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $66 per week in child support. April 20. [[In-content Ad]]
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