Times-Union Court News 05-06-1997
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:
• Jasun Daniel Blocher, 21, East CR 1300S, North Manchester, and Shannon Renee Blair, 21, Indianapolis.
• Jeffrey Keith Snapp Jr., 21, and Mariah Autumn Yarian, 19, both of East CR 225S, Winona Lake.
• Gilberto Rafael Pena, 38, North Main Street, Nappanee, and Elizabeth Elaine Berger, 39, East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Jeremy W. Doerr, 24, and Tracey Lynn Hunsberger, 26, both of North Eagle Place, Syracuse.
• Cash Eugene Jacobs, 31,and Shannon Kay Willis, 19, both of North Webster.
• James A. Sawyer, 50, and Myrtle L. Mollette, 43, both of Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• John Russell Heaton Jr., 18, and Kelly Sue Stills, 22, both of East High Street, Etna Green.
• William Kristopher Serles, 24, and Heidi Marie Edwards, 23, both of South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Jean Christophe Christian David Caland, 27, and Catherine Ann McGurn, 23, both of South Scott Street, Warsaw.
• Floyd Borkholder, 23, County Line Road, Nappanee, and Linda Mae Slabaugh, 19, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Jeramy Allen Dilley, 26, and Pamela Sue Miller, 22, both of North CR 450W, Warsaw.
• Lukas Peter Forbes, 25, and Elizabeth Grace Easton, 27, both of Lexington, Ky.
• Donald P. Stiver, 52, and Larvonnia Sue See, 49, both of West CR 350S, Warsaw.
• Andrew Lowell Wirt, 25, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, and Tricia Lynn Botdorf, 24, Columbia City.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shelly May, $25.56; Karen Saint, $216.62; Jay Heinrich, $328.54; Marsha Riddle, judgment; and Kevin Hall, $148.67.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. William D. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $516.30.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda Aleman, $165.40; Nickle and Rhonda Baldwin, $255.11; Larry Barker, $69.53; Joe and Denise Bilderback, $292.53; Terry and Eva Bowser, $333.51; Mark and Sue Brown Dagley, $204.33; Michael R. and Robin J. Brown, $78.20; Philip Burkey, $40.22; Timothy and Trena Caudill, judgment; Harold and Janie Chandler, $200.35;
Also, Juanita S. Chivell, $27.90; Joel and Shannon Cygan, $166.45; James and Helen Deeds, $169.15; Teresa Doerscher, $154.56; Sherry Durflinger, $91.57; Rhonda Kay Eash, $86.20; Terry and Tabetha Elliott, $129.48; Russell and Mary Jo England, judgment; and Brenda J. Fisher, $133.72.
• U.S. Directories Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rustbusters Inc., $1,584.78; Kosko Mfg. Co., doing business as Kosko Water Conditioning, $2,454.96; Janice Gressley, $1,364.90; and Ray Linebaugh, doing business as Custom Builders, $467.09.
• Kim and Todd A. Storm awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marjie R. Rodefer, $750, and Tabitha Gunkel, $1,225.
• Clark's Cartage Inc. vs. Karen Boggs and Advanced Design Industries. Plaintiff awarded $250.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Bradley, $114.95, and Daniel and Cindy Anderson, $87.63.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kenneth Stafford, $994.70; Robert S. Divine, $4,801.39; and Southside Towing, $2,921.53.
• Helen Wise vs. Michael and Esther Black. Plaintiff awarded $573.
• Russell L. Heyde vs. Roger Cook. Plaintiff awarded $845.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Willis Ousley Sr., $382.34; Ronnie R. Spranger, $398.29; Edward R. and Susan Peterson, $1,049.06; Terry and Tama L. Reid, $610.58; and Mary Radcliffe, $254.67.
• Milus R. Skidmore Jr. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Albert E. Parsons, $1,295, and Kathleen J. Shricliff and Hubert Odell, $3,000.
• Lavender Law Offices awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joyce Reno, $1,118, and Tracy Barton, $321.
• Dewayne Busz vs. Jason Vasquez and Heather Banghart. Plaintiff awarded $128.50.
• Richard Brungardt, DVM, vs. Scott and Tammy Grant. Plaintiff awarded $299.95.
• Gary Rice vs. Samantha Stewart. Plaintiff awarded $1,527.50.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick E. and Donna D. Bunch, $579.21; Willie G. and Lorri D. Baldridge, $467.24; Irma Hernandez, $1,409.39; Robert A. and Mary B. Brandon, $2,418.75; Rhonda A. Napier, $654.81; Vicki Prater, $1,394.23; James and Angie Cress, $2,467.46; Kevin D. Rigby, $873.60; Nicole Overmyer, $959.50; Frederick E. Hummitch, $2,098.03; and Earl Helm, $250.23.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following person also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was David Swank, Burket.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in April was Rolando Andrade, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop/Vehicle - Fined $100 in April was Faith Ferguson, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April was Michael Ragan, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Alan Kuta, Claypool.
Battery - Fined $100 in April was Melissa Hall, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were: Jeb A. Freeman, 16, Syracuse; Travis N. Hickman, 16, South Whitley; Jeremy A. Lukens, 17, Warsaw; Jonathan A. Konkle, 18, Claypool; Jason M. Kramer, 26, Leesburg; and Stephanie R. Craig, 27, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in March was Marion E. Beezley, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February was Eric M. Gibbs, 21, Atwood.
Fined $27 in November was Rex K. Groves, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were: Timothy J. George, 39, Warsaw; Cari A. Sweetheimer, 28, Pierceton; Jessica L. Randolph, 24, Winona Lake; Joshua E. Hanson, 22, Akron; Janet L. Flannery, 33, Warsaw; Troy Niles, Syracuse; Mirinda Lehman, 24, Pierceton; David A. Kreiner, 16, Cromwell; and Sherry M. Campbell, 46, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in February was Michael R. Kneller, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Heather M. Mikel, 26, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in June was Joshua J. Swank, 21, Syracuse. Fined $7 in April were Karen S. Holderman, 33, Etna Green, and Scott D. Burkholder, 16, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March were Shelli R. Boots, 31, Leesburg, and Jeffrey M. Leek, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jamie L. Charles, 17, Mentone.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in April were Judith D. Gerber, 55, Syracuse, and Benjamin R. Sanders, 17, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were: John A. Slabaugh, 17, Bourbon; Jeremiah L. Wallen, 18, Pierceton; Marshall Baumgartner, Syracuse; Dana R. Johnson, 17, Warsaw; Dale A. Neumeyer, 31, Nappanee; and Judith D. Sidener, 39, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in March were: Dawn N. Goddfrey, 28, Winona Lake; John W. Clugston, 47, Cromwell; and David M. Finney, 27, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Carrie J. Vela, 36, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in March was Judith A. Bruner, 39, Mentone.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Matthew Graff, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March was Debbie L. Tillberry, 42, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Torrey J. Bauer, 32, Winona Lake, and Li Zhou, 37, North Manchester.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $7 in March was Jeffrey M. Leek, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Michelle A. White, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April were Margie R. Rodefer, 39, Warsaw, and Joel Beery, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May 1996 was Michelle A. Martinez, 18, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $63 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in March was Marion E. Beezley, 17, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were: Jeremiah L. Wallen, 18, Pierceton; Ronald L. Bailey, 28, Akron; Timothy J. George, 39, Warsaw; Linda L. Hile, 47, Warsaw; Jacob O. Huffer, 21, Warsaw; Andrew W. Curts, 25, Warsaw; and Matthew J. Seese, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in March was Eric M. Gibbs, 21, Atwood.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Shane R. Beer, 16, Milford; (March) David J. DeLaFuente, 17, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Kathryn L. Carey, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $1,525.59, and Kyle G. Mosher, North CR 900E, Pierceton, $5,786.97.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Randy Veach, Milford, $6,651.05, and Raymond and Pamela Lichty, Goshen, $1,323.90.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: James E. and Helen L. Deeds, North Webster, $4,337.42, and Teresa Rosenquist, North Webster, $3,026.24.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on loan agreements, plus interest and court costs: Michael L. Meador, South Maple Street, Warsaw, $4,215; Carla R. and Jimmy W. Lowe, West CR 100S, Akron, $4,050.55; Ted A. Collins, Maplewood, Bourbon, $5,699.76; and Timmy W. and Brenda J. Nicholson, Rushville, $6,044.
• Children's Hospital Medical Center vs. Carl D. and Hope Porter, CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $681.21 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Gerald G. Fuhr. Plaintiff seeks $7,363.55 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bays
Rodney J. Bays, South CR 425W, Silver Lake, and Leslie R. Bays, East CR 100S, Pierceton. They were married July 10, 1993, and separated April 23, 1997. There is one minor child.
Moss
Michael S. Moss, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw, and Jennifer R. Moss, Southhill Drive, Silver Lake. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated April 17, 1997. There is one minor child.
Conley
Timothy J. Conley, East CR 250S, Akron, and Andrea L. Conley, East CR 550S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 18, 1994, and separated in October 1996. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Travis J. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $3,191.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. Brian Cole. Plaintiff awarded $1,806.06, plus court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Velvie Dominguez. Plaintiff awarded $14,059.15 by default, plus court costs; foreclosure of security agreement; and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Huntington National Bank vs. Thomas and Cheryl R. Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $2,706.86, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Westfield Companies vs. Tracy T. Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $2,629.35, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Tommy E. Whitesell, $1,086.68, and Seward A. Guy, $4,227.17.
• Carmel Financial Corp. vs. Betty Kensell. Plaintiff awarded $2,101.06 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• L&S Products Inc. vs. Warsaw Plating Works Inc. Plaintiff takes nothing. Defendant awarded $8,043.30, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. John and Barbara Miller. Plaintiff awarded $417.89 by default, plus $300 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Titus Funeral Home vs. Jack L. Brettell. Plaintiff awarded $7,212.48 by default.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Pell's Electric Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,766.34 by default, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Anthem Casualty Insurance Co., as subrogee of Jose Jamie Mendoza, vs. Albert M. Sr. and Albert M. Himes Jr. Plaintiff awarded $1,721.27, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associated Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Larry G. and Penny G. Angiano. Plaintiff awarded $3,459.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Paul and Mary Radcliffe, $5,008.06, and Kevin L. Herring, $6,572.61.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Clyde Gregory.
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. James R. Biltz.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Preston Trucking Co. Inc. vs. Curt Smith, doing business as Day's Dry Dock.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Janua Riley, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $5,797.16 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Addam R. and Tammy L. Shepherd vs. Plantation Homes Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from breach of contract and warranties and from alleged defects in home, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Joe Shepherd, South Franklin Street, Mentone, $667.42, and Tina M. Kessinger, Claypool, $643.02.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Alan and Karen Fairs, North Odgen Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,644.22 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Elaine Batalis Albertson vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals and Weldon Kincaide. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an April 8, 1997, decision by the BZA to grant a variance allowing Kincaide to keep a shed 7 feet from the rear property line.
• Albert G. and Pauline K. Smith vs. Richard D. Olds, East Levi Lee Road, Leesburg; Pekin Insurance Co., Warsaw; and The Farmers Automobile Insurance Co., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a May 5, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Park Avenue and Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis vs. Richard L. and Kimberly Davis, Birdview Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $80,000 due on mortgage, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Bankcard Center vs. Kenneth Jones, Herscher Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,522.11 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Jeffrey T. and Deborah L. Green, individually and as legal guardians of David Green, a minor, vs. Wilma O. Rice, Biscayne Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 15, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Fort Wayne Street and Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Jonathon C. Mauk vs. Tracy A. and Karl Keirn, East CR 250S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 9, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of East Winona Avenue and Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Collections Inc. vs. Jamie, Russell L. and Jackie Veach and Stonehenge Golf Club Inc. Plaintiff seeks $17,425.75 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Keybank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank/Indiana; successor by merger to Citizens Banking Co. vs. Frank Sturm and Pamela R. Feury, EMS T51C Lane, Leesburg; Star Financial Bank, Marion; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $34,268.53 due on promissory note, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Carl R. Tuttle II vs. Thomas M. Tuttle, North Southshore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties, plus interest and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Niccum
Ryan Niccum, Ind. 19S, Mentone, and Leslie Niccum, Lydia Drive, Warsaw. They were married April 18, 1996, and separated Nov. 30, 1996. There are no minor children.
McLaurin
Nolan McLaurin, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Cherrel McLaurin, Gary. They were married Nov. 13, 1996, and separated in December 1996. There are no minor children.
Luchenbill
Wayne A. and Pamela R. Luchenbill, EMS T19 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Oct. 3, 1992, and separated April 24, 1997. There are no minor children.
Conley
Helen Jones-Conley, Kosciusko County, and James Roger Conley, West CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married July 4, 1996, and separated April 23, 1997. There are no minor children.
Gonzales
Pauline Gonzales, Kosciusko County, and Tony James Gonzales, Rocky Ford, Colo. They were married Dec. 31, 1990, and separated in February 1995. There are no minor children.
Foote
Tina Faye L. Foote, EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, and Thomas J. Foote, North CR 375E, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 31, 1994, and separated March 14, 1997. There are no minor children.
Loe
Terry Lee and Shawna Rose Hawk Brubaker-Loe, East Kiser Lake Drive, North Webster. They were married April 29, 1996, and separated Oct. 29, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mary E. Hairrell. Plaintiff awarded $11,033.02, plus interest and court costs.
• Terstep Roofing Inc. vs. Warsaw Building Corp., Warsaw Community Schools, The Odle McGuire & Shook Corp. and Construction Control Inc. Judgment granted in favor of The Odle McGuire & Shook Corp. and Construction Control Inc. and against Terstep Roofing Inc.
• Brett A. Crabill and Roy Nottingham vs. Heritage Mutual Insurance Company, et al. Judgment granted in favor of Heritage Mutual and against Brett A. Crabill. Plaintiffs' motions for summary judgment are denied.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• James A. and Michelle L. Winters vs. Ralph G. and Mildred Radtke, husband and wife, and Americantrust Federal Savings Bank. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the dates indicated:
• Terry D. and Rebecca C. Baker. April 24. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jasun Daniel Blocher, 21, East CR 1300S, North Manchester, and Shannon Renee Blair, 21, Indianapolis.
• Jeffrey Keith Snapp Jr., 21, and Mariah Autumn Yarian, 19, both of East CR 225S, Winona Lake.
• Gilberto Rafael Pena, 38, North Main Street, Nappanee, and Elizabeth Elaine Berger, 39, East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Jeremy W. Doerr, 24, and Tracey Lynn Hunsberger, 26, both of North Eagle Place, Syracuse.
• Cash Eugene Jacobs, 31,and Shannon Kay Willis, 19, both of North Webster.
• James A. Sawyer, 50, and Myrtle L. Mollette, 43, both of Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• John Russell Heaton Jr., 18, and Kelly Sue Stills, 22, both of East High Street, Etna Green.
• William Kristopher Serles, 24, and Heidi Marie Edwards, 23, both of South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Jean Christophe Christian David Caland, 27, and Catherine Ann McGurn, 23, both of South Scott Street, Warsaw.
• Floyd Borkholder, 23, County Line Road, Nappanee, and Linda Mae Slabaugh, 19, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Jeramy Allen Dilley, 26, and Pamela Sue Miller, 22, both of North CR 450W, Warsaw.
• Lukas Peter Forbes, 25, and Elizabeth Grace Easton, 27, both of Lexington, Ky.
• Donald P. Stiver, 52, and Larvonnia Sue See, 49, both of West CR 350S, Warsaw.
• Andrew Lowell Wirt, 25, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, and Tricia Lynn Botdorf, 24, Columbia City.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shelly May, $25.56; Karen Saint, $216.62; Jay Heinrich, $328.54; Marsha Riddle, judgment; and Kevin Hall, $148.67.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. William D. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $516.30.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda Aleman, $165.40; Nickle and Rhonda Baldwin, $255.11; Larry Barker, $69.53; Joe and Denise Bilderback, $292.53; Terry and Eva Bowser, $333.51; Mark and Sue Brown Dagley, $204.33; Michael R. and Robin J. Brown, $78.20; Philip Burkey, $40.22; Timothy and Trena Caudill, judgment; Harold and Janie Chandler, $200.35;
Also, Juanita S. Chivell, $27.90; Joel and Shannon Cygan, $166.45; James and Helen Deeds, $169.15; Teresa Doerscher, $154.56; Sherry Durflinger, $91.57; Rhonda Kay Eash, $86.20; Terry and Tabetha Elliott, $129.48; Russell and Mary Jo England, judgment; and Brenda J. Fisher, $133.72.
• U.S. Directories Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rustbusters Inc., $1,584.78; Kosko Mfg. Co., doing business as Kosko Water Conditioning, $2,454.96; Janice Gressley, $1,364.90; and Ray Linebaugh, doing business as Custom Builders, $467.09.
• Kim and Todd A. Storm awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marjie R. Rodefer, $750, and Tabitha Gunkel, $1,225.
• Clark's Cartage Inc. vs. Karen Boggs and Advanced Design Industries. Plaintiff awarded $250.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Bradley, $114.95, and Daniel and Cindy Anderson, $87.63.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kenneth Stafford, $994.70; Robert S. Divine, $4,801.39; and Southside Towing, $2,921.53.
• Helen Wise vs. Michael and Esther Black. Plaintiff awarded $573.
• Russell L. Heyde vs. Roger Cook. Plaintiff awarded $845.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Willis Ousley Sr., $382.34; Ronnie R. Spranger, $398.29; Edward R. and Susan Peterson, $1,049.06; Terry and Tama L. Reid, $610.58; and Mary Radcliffe, $254.67.
• Milus R. Skidmore Jr. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Albert E. Parsons, $1,295, and Kathleen J. Shricliff and Hubert Odell, $3,000.
• Lavender Law Offices awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joyce Reno, $1,118, and Tracy Barton, $321.
• Dewayne Busz vs. Jason Vasquez and Heather Banghart. Plaintiff awarded $128.50.
• Richard Brungardt, DVM, vs. Scott and Tammy Grant. Plaintiff awarded $299.95.
• Gary Rice vs. Samantha Stewart. Plaintiff awarded $1,527.50.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick E. and Donna D. Bunch, $579.21; Willie G. and Lorri D. Baldridge, $467.24; Irma Hernandez, $1,409.39; Robert A. and Mary B. Brandon, $2,418.75; Rhonda A. Napier, $654.81; Vicki Prater, $1,394.23; James and Angie Cress, $2,467.46; Kevin D. Rigby, $873.60; Nicole Overmyer, $959.50; Frederick E. Hummitch, $2,098.03; and Earl Helm, $250.23.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following person also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was David Swank, Burket.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in April was Rolando Andrade, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop/Vehicle - Fined $100 in April was Faith Ferguson, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April was Michael Ragan, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Alan Kuta, Claypool.
Battery - Fined $100 in April was Melissa Hall, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were: Jeb A. Freeman, 16, Syracuse; Travis N. Hickman, 16, South Whitley; Jeremy A. Lukens, 17, Warsaw; Jonathan A. Konkle, 18, Claypool; Jason M. Kramer, 26, Leesburg; and Stephanie R. Craig, 27, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in March was Marion E. Beezley, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February was Eric M. Gibbs, 21, Atwood.
Fined $27 in November was Rex K. Groves, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were: Timothy J. George, 39, Warsaw; Cari A. Sweetheimer, 28, Pierceton; Jessica L. Randolph, 24, Winona Lake; Joshua E. Hanson, 22, Akron; Janet L. Flannery, 33, Warsaw; Troy Niles, Syracuse; Mirinda Lehman, 24, Pierceton; David A. Kreiner, 16, Cromwell; and Sherry M. Campbell, 46, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in February was Michael R. Kneller, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Heather M. Mikel, 26, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in June was Joshua J. Swank, 21, Syracuse. Fined $7 in April were Karen S. Holderman, 33, Etna Green, and Scott D. Burkholder, 16, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March were Shelli R. Boots, 31, Leesburg, and Jeffrey M. Leek, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jamie L. Charles, 17, Mentone.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in April were Judith D. Gerber, 55, Syracuse, and Benjamin R. Sanders, 17, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were: John A. Slabaugh, 17, Bourbon; Jeremiah L. Wallen, 18, Pierceton; Marshall Baumgartner, Syracuse; Dana R. Johnson, 17, Warsaw; Dale A. Neumeyer, 31, Nappanee; and Judith D. Sidener, 39, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in March were: Dawn N. Goddfrey, 28, Winona Lake; John W. Clugston, 47, Cromwell; and David M. Finney, 27, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Carrie J. Vela, 36, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in March was Judith A. Bruner, 39, Mentone.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Matthew Graff, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March was Debbie L. Tillberry, 42, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Torrey J. Bauer, 32, Winona Lake, and Li Zhou, 37, North Manchester.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $7 in March was Jeffrey M. Leek, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Michelle A. White, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April were Margie R. Rodefer, 39, Warsaw, and Joel Beery, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May 1996 was Michelle A. Martinez, 18, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $63 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in March was Marion E. Beezley, 17, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were: Jeremiah L. Wallen, 18, Pierceton; Ronald L. Bailey, 28, Akron; Timothy J. George, 39, Warsaw; Linda L. Hile, 47, Warsaw; Jacob O. Huffer, 21, Warsaw; Andrew W. Curts, 25, Warsaw; and Matthew J. Seese, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in March was Eric M. Gibbs, 21, Atwood.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Shane R. Beer, 16, Milford; (March) David J. DeLaFuente, 17, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Kathryn L. Carey, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $1,525.59, and Kyle G. Mosher, North CR 900E, Pierceton, $5,786.97.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Randy Veach, Milford, $6,651.05, and Raymond and Pamela Lichty, Goshen, $1,323.90.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: James E. and Helen L. Deeds, North Webster, $4,337.42, and Teresa Rosenquist, North Webster, $3,026.24.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on loan agreements, plus interest and court costs: Michael L. Meador, South Maple Street, Warsaw, $4,215; Carla R. and Jimmy W. Lowe, West CR 100S, Akron, $4,050.55; Ted A. Collins, Maplewood, Bourbon, $5,699.76; and Timmy W. and Brenda J. Nicholson, Rushville, $6,044.
• Children's Hospital Medical Center vs. Carl D. and Hope Porter, CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $681.21 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Gerald G. Fuhr. Plaintiff seeks $7,363.55 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bays
Rodney J. Bays, South CR 425W, Silver Lake, and Leslie R. Bays, East CR 100S, Pierceton. They were married July 10, 1993, and separated April 23, 1997. There is one minor child.
Moss
Michael S. Moss, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw, and Jennifer R. Moss, Southhill Drive, Silver Lake. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated April 17, 1997. There is one minor child.
Conley
Timothy J. Conley, East CR 250S, Akron, and Andrea L. Conley, East CR 550S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 18, 1994, and separated in October 1996. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Travis J. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $3,191.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. Brian Cole. Plaintiff awarded $1,806.06, plus court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Velvie Dominguez. Plaintiff awarded $14,059.15 by default, plus court costs; foreclosure of security agreement; and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Huntington National Bank vs. Thomas and Cheryl R. Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $2,706.86, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Westfield Companies vs. Tracy T. Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $2,629.35, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Tommy E. Whitesell, $1,086.68, and Seward A. Guy, $4,227.17.
• Carmel Financial Corp. vs. Betty Kensell. Plaintiff awarded $2,101.06 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• L&S Products Inc. vs. Warsaw Plating Works Inc. Plaintiff takes nothing. Defendant awarded $8,043.30, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. John and Barbara Miller. Plaintiff awarded $417.89 by default, plus $300 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Titus Funeral Home vs. Jack L. Brettell. Plaintiff awarded $7,212.48 by default.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Pell's Electric Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,766.34 by default, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Anthem Casualty Insurance Co., as subrogee of Jose Jamie Mendoza, vs. Albert M. Sr. and Albert M. Himes Jr. Plaintiff awarded $1,721.27, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associated Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Larry G. and Penny G. Angiano. Plaintiff awarded $3,459.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Paul and Mary Radcliffe, $5,008.06, and Kevin L. Herring, $6,572.61.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Clyde Gregory.
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. James R. Biltz.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Preston Trucking Co. Inc. vs. Curt Smith, doing business as Day's Dry Dock.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Janua Riley, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $5,797.16 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Addam R. and Tammy L. Shepherd vs. Plantation Homes Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from breach of contract and warranties and from alleged defects in home, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Joe Shepherd, South Franklin Street, Mentone, $667.42, and Tina M. Kessinger, Claypool, $643.02.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Alan and Karen Fairs, North Odgen Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,644.22 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Elaine Batalis Albertson vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals and Weldon Kincaide. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an April 8, 1997, decision by the BZA to grant a variance allowing Kincaide to keep a shed 7 feet from the rear property line.
• Albert G. and Pauline K. Smith vs. Richard D. Olds, East Levi Lee Road, Leesburg; Pekin Insurance Co., Warsaw; and The Farmers Automobile Insurance Co., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a May 5, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Park Avenue and Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis vs. Richard L. and Kimberly Davis, Birdview Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $80,000 due on mortgage, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Bankcard Center vs. Kenneth Jones, Herscher Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,522.11 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Jeffrey T. and Deborah L. Green, individually and as legal guardians of David Green, a minor, vs. Wilma O. Rice, Biscayne Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 15, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Fort Wayne Street and Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Jonathon C. Mauk vs. Tracy A. and Karl Keirn, East CR 250S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 9, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of East Winona Avenue and Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Collections Inc. vs. Jamie, Russell L. and Jackie Veach and Stonehenge Golf Club Inc. Plaintiff seeks $17,425.75 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Keybank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank/Indiana; successor by merger to Citizens Banking Co. vs. Frank Sturm and Pamela R. Feury, EMS T51C Lane, Leesburg; Star Financial Bank, Marion; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $34,268.53 due on promissory note, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Carl R. Tuttle II vs. Thomas M. Tuttle, North Southshore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties, plus interest and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Niccum
Ryan Niccum, Ind. 19S, Mentone, and Leslie Niccum, Lydia Drive, Warsaw. They were married April 18, 1996, and separated Nov. 30, 1996. There are no minor children.
McLaurin
Nolan McLaurin, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Cherrel McLaurin, Gary. They were married Nov. 13, 1996, and separated in December 1996. There are no minor children.
Luchenbill
Wayne A. and Pamela R. Luchenbill, EMS T19 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Oct. 3, 1992, and separated April 24, 1997. There are no minor children.
Conley
Helen Jones-Conley, Kosciusko County, and James Roger Conley, West CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married July 4, 1996, and separated April 23, 1997. There are no minor children.
Gonzales
Pauline Gonzales, Kosciusko County, and Tony James Gonzales, Rocky Ford, Colo. They were married Dec. 31, 1990, and separated in February 1995. There are no minor children.
Foote
Tina Faye L. Foote, EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, and Thomas J. Foote, North CR 375E, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 31, 1994, and separated March 14, 1997. There are no minor children.
Loe
Terry Lee and Shawna Rose Hawk Brubaker-Loe, East Kiser Lake Drive, North Webster. They were married April 29, 1996, and separated Oct. 29, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mary E. Hairrell. Plaintiff awarded $11,033.02, plus interest and court costs.
• Terstep Roofing Inc. vs. Warsaw Building Corp., Warsaw Community Schools, The Odle McGuire & Shook Corp. and Construction Control Inc. Judgment granted in favor of The Odle McGuire & Shook Corp. and Construction Control Inc. and against Terstep Roofing Inc.
• Brett A. Crabill and Roy Nottingham vs. Heritage Mutual Insurance Company, et al. Judgment granted in favor of Heritage Mutual and against Brett A. Crabill. Plaintiffs' motions for summary judgment are denied.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• James A. and Michelle L. Winters vs. Ralph G. and Mildred Radtke, husband and wife, and Americantrust Federal Savings Bank. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the dates indicated:
• Terry D. and Rebecca C. Baker. April 24. [[In-content Ad]]
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