Times-Union Court News 05-07-2002
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 Sharon Christner:
• Bobby R. Fidler, 71, and Margaret L. Watkins, 58, both of Epworth Forest Road East, Cromwell.
• Phillip K. Huffman, 33, and Kathy S. Harrison, 32, both of West CR 300N, Etna Green.
• Jeremy Wayne Isley, 22, and Melissa Marie McCord, 20, both of Millers Drive, Mentone.
• Joseph Michael Littlejohn Jr., 37, and Ann M. Ratliff, 28, both of East Smith Street, Syracuse.
• Batt Bartley Masterson, 29, and Heather Lea Busby, 29, both of Greenville, N.C.
• Michael Todd Music, 20, and Tina Marie Robertson, 24, both of East Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Juan Malagon Nunez, 22, and Maria Elena Lopez, 20, both of Rivercrest Drive, Warsaw.
• Ron L. Raisor, 35, and Lynn A. Stackhouse, 36, both of EMS W30A1 Lane, North Webster.
• Phillip A. Schaddelee, 40, and Marsha S. Foreman, 40, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Randall Carson Smith, 28, and Michelle Jamie Bedree, 26, both of Ind. 13N, Syracuse.
• Daniel Earl Stuckman Jr., 31, North Koher Road East, Syracuse, and Kiley Jane Schaadt, 23, Elkhart.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• CreditMax awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather Pavlik, $1,010.83; Tonya Cress Parrett, $2,711; William R. Gossett, $3,000; Anita K. and Gary S. Clark, $2,500; Eva Jo Bowser Blackburn, $3,000; Paul R. Wahling, $3,000; and Aimee E. Hamilton and James Farmer, $2,584.86.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Alfredo S. and Adelina Garza, $1,767.34; Natalie Green, $1,185.67; Steve D. and Angel M. Combs, $950.12; Marty L. and Ginger L. Hornbaker, $998.38; Delbert and Norma E. Bolen, $822.93; Billy J. and Danyelle D. Estep, $1,743.08; Cara M. Fifer, $1,557.76; Herman J. and Nancy J. Baldwin, $802.60; Sandra J. Adams, $653.22; Derek L. Halsey, $1,509.30; Karwyn K. and Jeanine L. Doub, $1,706.94.
Also, Cosandra D. Addair, $678.98; Martha L. Meade, $1,767.40; Michele A. Farkas, $2,607.81; Kathy L. McElroy $1,210.86; Lidia Heeter, $2,259.01; Steve E. Yingling, $871.79; Travis C. Brainard, $805.24; Bennie A. Keyes, $1,409.70; Joseph and Susan A. Bannon, $2,398.73; Carl W. Jarrett Jr., $948.84; Jamie and Melissa Ann Long, $1,815.55; and Edward C. and Alta J. Hayden, $641.79.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Harry Harreld, $867.14; Billie Jo Dutton Clingerman, $242.06; William Shepherd, $760.84; Jeanenne and Roy Wright, $1,805.46; and Walter Baronick, $999.28.
• Hoene Tiling, a partnership, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Powell, $624.49, and Tim Lude, $1,817.58.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jose Arroyo, $840; Noe Garza Jr. and Ruben Regalado, $1,605;
• Dan Thompson v. Gary McGillem. Plaintiff awarded $759.60.
• Francisco and David Nunez v. Tim Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Woodward Realty & Insurance v. Jacklin Beard and Clinton Green. Plaintiff awarded $480.
• Mikel Mobile Estates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Maria A. Hale, $1,359, and Rick and Merrie E. Meyers, $875.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rebecca Clark, $1,150.93; Noe Castro, $443.40; Wilbur Bright, $1,206.29; Vickie and Paul Akers, $344.30; John Looney, $274.04; Charissa Cureton, $248.36; Cindy K. Brock, $722; Joe D. and Pamela Ann Crace, $1,299.65; Carey Smith, $1,542.20; Billie Jean and Roy Monroe, $1,819.23;
Also, Christina L. and Steven J. Crum, $182.26; Tammie Rae Reece, $135.82; Katina and Dennis Jones, $1,344.41; Charles Berkeypile, $977.82; Wanda F. Stafford, $491.67; Marty L. and Ginger Hornbaker, $2,053.38; Michelle Evans McKinley, $733.33; David L. and Tammi Prater, $512.47; Lonnie E. Slone, $566.90; Jason Scott and Rachel Renee Long, $1,754.75; Carol Hall Griffith and Anthony W. Griffith, $503; and Gordon R. Carpenter, $858.73.
• FSF Inc. v. Rhonda J. Ganger. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• James L. Walmer v. David T. Avery. Plaintiff awarded $2,073.
• NIPSCO v. R.L. Gilbert Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,095.84.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery v. Tony and Susan Jones. Plaintiff awarded $140.
• Bryon J. Berry v. Rigoberto Nunez. Plaintiff awarded $1,080.34.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shannon D. and Patrick Boyer, $545.87; Kenneth D. Strock, $178.13; Robin S. and Daniel Fluke, $556; Jeremy P. Childers, $878.67; and Teri L. Robbins, $232.
• The Collection Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marsha J. Edmunds See, $2,486.25; Joshua J. Larkey, $611.01; Carol S. Delong, $86; Barbara Porter, $580.29; Lisa Rogers, $267.97; Mark Bell, $20.95; Jacqueline Wright, $1,070.67; Sondra K. Warner, $187.84; Carol Stump, $50.25; Howard C. Strickler, $128.04;
Also, Arnold Rowe, $201.19; Angela M. Music, $302.28; Tina Mills, $250.65; Carolyn R. Jarrell, $151.35; Connie Jackson, $164.06; Sarah Hein, $149.24; and Rick D. Craft, $125.50.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Katina L. Honaker Johnson, $1,561.77, and John Stamper, $80.
• Pacesetter Financial Services v. Robert V. Fry. Plaintiff awarded $2,535.27.
• United Farm Family Insurance v. Joseph Wright. Plaintiff awarded $1,318.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Daniel Sanchez. Plaintiff awarded $1,635.73.
• Sterling Management Ltd. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brett Carnduff, $965, and Toni Partin and Bryan Bronsing, $1,110.
• Safe-Way Door Inc. v. Terry Bartley. Plaintiff awarded $173.84.
• Dewayne Busz v. Keelie and Christopher Dewilde. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Silver Lake Small Animal Clinic awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Candace Stellar, $50.20, and Mike Howard $65.53.
• Main Channel Marina v. Larry Neal. Plaintiff awarded $2,046.88.
• Medical & Dental Business v. Bruce and Cheryl Biltz. Plaintiff awarded $125.04.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cara M. Fifer, $728; Michael Baldwin, $149.93; Edna M. Poe, $464.63; David S. Collins, $728; Marylys R. Huffman, $1,829; Jerry H. Warner, $487.50; Philip H. Warren, $324.98; Mary Alice Hernandez, $335.12; Richard L. Clutter, $130; Deborah Kay Ruch, $640.76; Debbie Ruch, $437; and Cheryl R. Swartz, $29.
• Danny Amburgey v. Brian E. Coon. Plaintiff awarded $1,150.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. v. Bryan Keller. Plaintiff awarded $747.05.
• Business & Professionals v. Jennifer L. and Jack Abbott. Plaintiff awarded $2,867.95.
• Check Protection Inc. v. Lorri D. Baldridge. Plaintiff awarded $370.55.
• Allen Collections v. Paula M. Fitzpatrick. Plaintiff awarded $204.91.
• Dewayne Busz v. Jacob Messmer and Lance Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $455.
• Alden and Ron Stuckman v. Kevin and Kathrine Moloney. Plaintiff awarded $2,310.
• Stephen E. Sanchez v. Pamela Sue Cochran. Plaintiff awarded $2,875.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sheila M. McGillem, $242.37; Julie A. Craft/Nickell, $312.93; Hattie L. Pennington-Sutton, $467.12; Michael A. Schuh Sr., $484.71; Debra L. Selleck, $138.92; Connie Slone, $518.90; Frank and Susan Spry, $190.46; Lisa G. Stults, $130.89; Susan J. Stanton, $857.95; Charles Summerlot, $268.04;
Also, Chad E. Swope, $385.77; Gary Syndram, $395.45; Travis J. Tanner, $248.78; Cheryl K. Thomas-Craig, $61.30; and Steven W. VanDyke, $354.14.
• Warsaw Place Apartments awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather Smith and David Buell, $506.07, and Martin Kelley, $813.
• Ron Stuckman v. Bobbie and Lorrie Slone. Plaintiff awarded $2,550.
• Roxane Crettol v. Bryan E. Parish. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Reed & Earhart Attorneys, P.C., awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Denise Cartwright, $270.52; Kelly Courtney, $407.70; Daniel D. Brubaker, $389.76; Joel N. Holder, $1,822.96; and Henry Ford, $224.25.
• Rent-A-Center v. Susan Nevil. Plaintiff awarded $321.04.
• The Campbell and Fetter Bank v. Mary A. Bauer. Plaintiff awarded $540.
• Centennial Cellular v. Joshua Willis. Plaintiff awarded $828.21.
• Gene B. Glick Management Corp. v. Michael Bailey and Desireah Rose. Plaintiff awarded $720.14.
• Smith Tire Service v. Andy Bowers. Plaintiff awarded $473.
• Arleen D. Koors v. Dutch & Ford Foundation/Ford Olinger. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Randall L. Ruppel, 51, Winona Lake; Charles L. Barth, 45, North Webster; Jessica L. Wortinger, 21, Milford; Lois A. Utter, 58, Mentone; Angie L. Berg, 26, Bourbon; Hailey K. Templeton, 18, Syracuse; Matthew L. Guiff, 30, Warsaw; Brandon N. Dotson, 17, Akron; Roxanne L. Faulkner, 17, Nappanee; Jessica L. McMahon, 18, Winona Lake; and Charles A. Grossman, 18, Akron.
Fined $27 in February were Amy J. Weist, 26, Akron, and Daniel C. Fellabaum, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were Eric J. Garman, 20, Warsaw, and Jeff J. Miller, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in March were Michael R. South, 20, Warsaw; Christopher A. Bales, 16, Syracuse; Terrie A. Lytle, 42, Warsaw; Mark W. Stevens, 31, Bourbon; Shawn L. Williams, 18, Warsaw; David S. Kintzel, 56, Warsaw; Leigh A. Gerber, 22, Syracuse; Mary K. Hill, 44, Warsaw; Michael C. Bryant, 22, Warsaw; Sarah J. Korenstra, 22, Syracuse;
Also, Nancy L. Bell, 42, Winona Lake; Ryan S. Helser, 26, Warsaw; Cecil D. Miller, 59, Akron; Lisa A. Withers, 23, Syracuse; Zechariah M. Small, 17, Warsaw; and Brad R. Lankford, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Jarvis K. Shepherd, 20, Mentone.
Fined $12 in July was Kimberly A. Moore, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Kristina L. Leigh, 16, Syracuse; Bruce G. Daugherty, 48, Syracuse; Travis S. Kincaid, 27, Bourbon; Brian W. Barger, 27, Warsaw; Melissa C. Barrette, 23, Warsaw; Jacob D. Rupert, 17, Winona Lake; Deanna L. Turner, 48, Warsaw; and Jose A. Navarro, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Chad M. Williamson, 27, Warsaw; Byron M. Gordon, 17, Warsaw; and Gary A. King, 38, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in October was Scott A. Hughes, 38, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Benjamin C. Ponder, 17, Syracuse; and Grace T. Mitchell, 17, Mentone.
Fined $7 in February was Joshua P. Warner, 17, North Webster.
Fined $7 in May 2001 was Daniel C. Fellabaum, 23, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in March was Matthew C. Simcox, 17, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Melvin E. Keplinger, 17, Mentone.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Ryan S. Helser, 26, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March was Mona K. Francis, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Catrina M. Davis, 17, Syracuse.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in March was Christopher H. Godwin, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Heath A. Harding, 18, Rochester.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in February was Heath A. Harding, 18, Rochester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Kyle D. Miller, 23, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Samuel D. Stidams, 21, Winona Lake; Lucky L. Florian, 20, Rochester; Micah S. Freeman, 19, Warsaw; Chad M. Williamson, 27, Warsaw; Carla L. Arthur, 34, Milford; Clayton J. Eppley, 17, Leesburg; Cesar Cuahuizo, 28, Warsaw; Shandy N. Himes, 17, Pierceton; Samantha J. Warren, 16, Leesburg; James D. Witham, 27, Bourbon;
Also, Cassandra C. Richardson, 39, Syracuse; Katherine Y. Case, 46, Mentone; Kari R. Wildman, 18, Warsaw; Gregory S. Lee, 48, Cromwell; Terri L. Marshall, 37, Winona Lake; Kelly L. Elder, 36, Warsaw; Jerry L. Miller Jr., 27, Winona Lake; George R. Music, 30, Atwood; Russell A. Veach, 22, North Manchester; Andre M. Rager, 25, Mentone;
Also, Kristy J. Newton, 38, Warsaw; Jessica L. Shepherd, 20, Warsaw; Matthew Kimball, 21, Warsaw; Kyle D. Cheesman, 17, Milford; Charles L. Renschler, 23, Warsaw; Stephen K. Kimmerling, 25, Warsaw; Janice F. Horn, 33, Silver Lake; Fernando Castillo, 19, Warsaw; Jeffrey T. Hodgson, 24, Syracuse; Joshua R. Hughes, 25, Warsaw;
Also, Brandon K. Harris, 18, Warsaw; Linzy N. Cox, 19, Warsaw; Ella J. Straughan, 44, Warsaw; Holly M. Immekus, 20, Winona Lake; Jeffrey B. Kyler, 18, Pierceton; and Marlin J. Fitzgerald, 57, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in February was Billie J. Houtz, 32, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in November was Shandy N. Himes, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Kyle D. Miller, 23, Claypool.
Fined $20 in September was Gary Bowers Jr., 19, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in May was Shandy Himes, 17, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Jacqueline Victoria Holderby Houser, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks $5,745.70 due on contract.
• Valentine & Miner v. Sherry Mullins, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $761.50 due on account plus court costs.
• Lorene Hettler, Claypool, v. Steve Silveus Insurance Agency Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged withholding of wages, commissions, bonuses and vacation pay and for failure to classify Hettler as a covered-nonexempt employee. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Shane Watson and Robyn L. Garthee, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $4,244.85; Larry Patrick and Misty M. Jackson, East Market Street, Warsaw, $6,702.82; Beverly L. Rogers, Keith Street, Pierceton, $3,357.47.
• NIPSCO v. David Keough, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Charles Dewayne Jarvis, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a July 1, 2001, auto accident.
• Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Joseph Todd Jr., South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,829.02 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bostwick Braun Co. v. Jeffery Guy Beasley, doing business as A&A Industrial Pro Hardware, Mentone, and Robin Elaine Beasley, Viking Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $179,339.12 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's, v. the following people for the amounts noted, which is three times the amount of property of which they have unauthorized control: Andrew J. Lester, Stinger Trailer Road, North Manchester, $16,200.51; Jaime L. Smith, also known as Jaime L. Good, Cecil Street, North Manchester, $4,771.58; and Mike Ward, Keck Street, North Manchester, $6,173.02.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Debra Rapsavage, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,814.99 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Douglas R. Macklin, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,271.42 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kim A. and Crystal Heiny, Reider Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,935.96 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Marineland Gardens Community Association v. Ray L. and Barbara E. Leitch, Danville, Iowa. Plaintiff seeks $21,022.75 due on lien, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First North American National Bank v. Chris Warren, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $1,355.74 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Linval and Bonita Kellem v. Edgar and Donna Nordstrom, Lilac Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate on Lilac Lane, in the Lakeside Park Addition, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kenneth Madsen, North Etna Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $9,666.33 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Geico v. Eric L. Carson, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake, and Larry Swihart, South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,923.31 as paid to insured claimant, Chester Cameron, after a Nov. 2, 2001, auto accident in Cass County. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Boone Account Recovery v. Barry Bays, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,183.65 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Kline Excavating Inc. v. Pine Crest Marine Wawasee Inc. Plaintiff seeks $6,720.08 due on account, plus finance charges and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Jessie G. Ousley, West Bluebird Drive, Mentone, $8,454.35, and Gregory William Addair, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $5,021.06.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Dennis M. and Janet S. Ambrose, East CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $2,665.63 due on line of credit, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Michael Edward Jr. and Brenda Baker, North CR 850E, Pierceton; Whitko Community School Corp.; Joe Mater & Associates; Martin Financial Management; United Recovery Service Inc. and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $122,519.54 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Ault
Joseph Ault, Denver, Ind., and Tammy Ault, Etna Green. They were married May 12, 1999, and separated Dec. 28, 2001. There are two minor children.
Ceballos
Jose Ceballos, East CR 500N, Leesburg, and Alicia Ceballos, Milford. They were married June 19, 1999, and separated March 15, 2002. There are two minor children.
Darrigan
Peter E. Darrigan, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Patricia L. Darrigan, Gainesville, Fla. They were married Dec. 17, 1994, and separated Sept. 10, 2001. 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
• Beneficial v. Jason L. Tusing. Plaintiff awarded $2,284.66 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Samuel and Paul Popenfoose v. Jacob E. and Peggy S. Keller, et al. Plaintiffs declared owners of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Beneficial Loan, v. Michael Hackworth. Plaintiff awarded $6,401.23 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Todd Anderson v. Robert Bates, Joseph Bates and John Ross. Plaintiff awarded $15,500.99 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: KEvin D. Frantz, $4,766.11; Leo and Linda Bremer $3,361.48; and William J. Dawson, $3,078.74.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. v. Terry L. Loe. Plaintiff awarded $4,358.23 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Thomas Ford Lincoln Mercury v. Blake Neeley. Plaintiff awarded $4,832.83, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner v. Rodney Coy. Plaintiff awarded $1,002.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Claims Service v. Stephanie N. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $5,530.78 by default, plus interest.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Susan E. Michael. Plaintiff awarded $3,571.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Refinance America Ltd. v. Jerry J. Smith.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Anita and Michael Gloyeski v. Nora Warren, Progressive Insurance Co. and EMC Insurance Co.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• American Acceptance Co. v. John Ellis.
• First Step Finance Inc. v. Kristina Elliott.
• Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. v. Perry W. and Julia A. Perisho and GMAC Mortgage Corp., doing business as Ditech.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Melissa Sue and Gene Paul Berry. Mother awarded custody of couple's two children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. April 22.
• Brenda A. and Michael D. Adams. April 26.
• Stephanie Anne and Mark Allen Phillabaum. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $179 per week in child support. April 26.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Karla K. and Michael D. Moore.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Homecomings Financial Network v. Rex Boxell, South Pearson Boulevard, Silver Lake, and Mary J. Alesky, address unknown. Plaintiff seeks $146,584.06 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.
• MERS, as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Gary R. Shanklin, North Chicksaw Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $254,726.87 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.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Kurt D. and Randrea Owens, South Merry Estates Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $126,705.57 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Mary Jo Birkel, Snow White Drive, Cromwell, and Enchanted Hills Community Association. Plaintiff seeks $66,978.26 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., v. Daniel G. Ryan, Maple Lane, Claypool; Beneficial Indiana Inc.; and Three Rivers Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $67,400.71 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.
• Steve Silveus Insurance Inc. and Silveus Insurance Group Inc. v. Richard L., Richard D. and David Goshert, Goshert Crop Insurance Inc., Goshert Enterprises Inc., Goshert Farms Inc., Richard E. Riedel, Riedel Inc. and Goshert Insurance, LLC, all of Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an injunction against the defendants from violating the terms of the noncompete contracts and to prevent them from soliciting business from plaintiffs' customers, from disclosing names and addresses of customers, from defaming plaintiffs and their employees and from making misrepresentations relating to plaintiffs' business or what transpired between the plaintiffs and the defendants. Plaintiffs also seek an unspecified amount for damages, treble damages and consequential damages, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Highlands Insurance Co. v. Dennis G. Bailey, Albion, and Corporate Service Co. of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $1,699.49 as paid to insured claimant, Kathy Beatty, after a May 26, 2000, auto accident in the parking lot of Log House Restaurant. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Travelers Bank & Trust, FSB, v. Terry L. and Mary A. Swoverland, Eastridge, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $91,505.71 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage subject to the first mortgage holder, PBS Lending Corp.
• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board v. Kenneth W. Archer, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks recovery of $911 in unemployment benefits paid when Archer was not eligible to receive them. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Schefus Automotive Inc. v. TTP Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for alleged misrepresentation of condition of rebuilt engine, damages from failure of the engine due to the misrepresentations and the costs of towing and additional repairs. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages.
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Mark W. and Janet A. Douglas, North High Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $44,289.25 due on promissory notes, 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.
• Ann Elaine Heintzelman v. Harry E. Elder, et al. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on North Kalorama Road, Leesburg.
• Homecomings Financial Network Inc. v. Kurt B. Kauffman, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $78,079.34 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Allison
Debra Lynn Allison, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Jason Ray Allison, Warren Avenue, Silver Lake. They were married Aug. 12, 1999, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Calhoun
Teddy L. and Denice Calhoun, East Prairie Drive, Syracuse. They were married June 14, 1985, and separated April 25, 2002. There is one minor child.
Cartwright/Rivera
Stephen E. Cartwright, Beaver, W.Va., and Dawn Rivera, North Columbia Street, Warsaw. They were married June 1, 2000, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
England
Benjamin F. England Jr., East CR 400S, Pierceton, and Patricia Ann England, East CR 700S, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 4, 2000, and separated April 4, 2002. There are no minor children.
Evans
Wendy K. Evans, West Bost Street, Syracuse, and James A. Evans, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1995, and separated July 1, 2001. There is one minor child.
Long
Shawn Long, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Michael Long, North CR 800W, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 1986, and separated Nov. 10, 2001. There are three minor children.
Radowski
Thomas Radowski, Center Street Extension, North Webster, and Tracy Radowski, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 23, 2001, and separated April 13, 2002, There is one minor child.
Sauers
Paul Sauers, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, and Kimberly Ann Sauers, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 27, 2001, and separated March 31, 2002. There are no minor children.
Stump
Brenda Stump, South Haug Drive, Syracuse, and Ronald E. Stump, Millersburg. They were married Sept. 12, 1998, and separated Nov. 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Sturgill
Hubert W. Sturgill, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Carolyn Sturgill, North Webster. They were married March 24, 1969, and separated Nov. 10, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Susan and Steve E. Heckaman and American General Finance. Plaintiff awarded $34,019.85 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.
• MERS, as nominee for Future Funding Corp., v. Heather A. Kendrick. Plaintiff awarded $79,053.60 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.
• National City Bank v. Kimberly Sue Caudill. Plaintiff awarded $580.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, v. Chris D. Cotton. Plaintiff awarded $2,710.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Tracy Foust.
• Lou Martinez v. The Pit Stop.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Chester Los, also known as Chet Los; Janet Los; and KeyBank/NA.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Brian M. Yoder and April D. Yoder, also known as April D. Warren.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Don R. and Julia M. Tricker. April 22.
• Teresa and Scott Hall. April 23.
• Vontellia and Glenn Robbins. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $114 per week in child support. April 25.
• Tina Marie (former name Kennedy restored) and Richard Lee Railsback. April 25.
• Anthony P. and Stephanie L. Cox. April 25.
• Cheri (former name Heath restored) and Michael D. Meeks. April 26.
• Michelle (former name Jones restored) and Joseph Sisco. April 26.
• Humberto Gaytan and Laura G. Fortuna. April 26.
Other Actions
• Toni Derry v. David Derry. This case is referred to mediation with Jane L. Kauffman presiding.
• Ricci L. Moore v. Ruby Tuesday. This case is referred to mediation with John W. Whiteleather presiding.
• Shelly J. Harter v. Franklin D. Martin, doing business as Wakarusa Nutritional Service, et al. This case is referred to mediation with Gene R. Duffin presiding. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Bobby R. Fidler, 71, and Margaret L. Watkins, 58, both of Epworth Forest Road East, Cromwell.
• Phillip K. Huffman, 33, and Kathy S. Harrison, 32, both of West CR 300N, Etna Green.
• Jeremy Wayne Isley, 22, and Melissa Marie McCord, 20, both of Millers Drive, Mentone.
• Joseph Michael Littlejohn Jr., 37, and Ann M. Ratliff, 28, both of East Smith Street, Syracuse.
• Batt Bartley Masterson, 29, and Heather Lea Busby, 29, both of Greenville, N.C.
• Michael Todd Music, 20, and Tina Marie Robertson, 24, both of East Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Juan Malagon Nunez, 22, and Maria Elena Lopez, 20, both of Rivercrest Drive, Warsaw.
• Ron L. Raisor, 35, and Lynn A. Stackhouse, 36, both of EMS W30A1 Lane, North Webster.
• Phillip A. Schaddelee, 40, and Marsha S. Foreman, 40, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Randall Carson Smith, 28, and Michelle Jamie Bedree, 26, both of Ind. 13N, Syracuse.
• Daniel Earl Stuckman Jr., 31, North Koher Road East, Syracuse, and Kiley Jane Schaadt, 23, Elkhart.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• CreditMax awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather Pavlik, $1,010.83; Tonya Cress Parrett, $2,711; William R. Gossett, $3,000; Anita K. and Gary S. Clark, $2,500; Eva Jo Bowser Blackburn, $3,000; Paul R. Wahling, $3,000; and Aimee E. Hamilton and James Farmer, $2,584.86.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Alfredo S. and Adelina Garza, $1,767.34; Natalie Green, $1,185.67; Steve D. and Angel M. Combs, $950.12; Marty L. and Ginger L. Hornbaker, $998.38; Delbert and Norma E. Bolen, $822.93; Billy J. and Danyelle D. Estep, $1,743.08; Cara M. Fifer, $1,557.76; Herman J. and Nancy J. Baldwin, $802.60; Sandra J. Adams, $653.22; Derek L. Halsey, $1,509.30; Karwyn K. and Jeanine L. Doub, $1,706.94.
Also, Cosandra D. Addair, $678.98; Martha L. Meade, $1,767.40; Michele A. Farkas, $2,607.81; Kathy L. McElroy $1,210.86; Lidia Heeter, $2,259.01; Steve E. Yingling, $871.79; Travis C. Brainard, $805.24; Bennie A. Keyes, $1,409.70; Joseph and Susan A. Bannon, $2,398.73; Carl W. Jarrett Jr., $948.84; Jamie and Melissa Ann Long, $1,815.55; and Edward C. and Alta J. Hayden, $641.79.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Harry Harreld, $867.14; Billie Jo Dutton Clingerman, $242.06; William Shepherd, $760.84; Jeanenne and Roy Wright, $1,805.46; and Walter Baronick, $999.28.
• Hoene Tiling, a partnership, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Powell, $624.49, and Tim Lude, $1,817.58.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jose Arroyo, $840; Noe Garza Jr. and Ruben Regalado, $1,605;
• Dan Thompson v. Gary McGillem. Plaintiff awarded $759.60.
• Francisco and David Nunez v. Tim Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Woodward Realty & Insurance v. Jacklin Beard and Clinton Green. Plaintiff awarded $480.
• Mikel Mobile Estates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Maria A. Hale, $1,359, and Rick and Merrie E. Meyers, $875.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rebecca Clark, $1,150.93; Noe Castro, $443.40; Wilbur Bright, $1,206.29; Vickie and Paul Akers, $344.30; John Looney, $274.04; Charissa Cureton, $248.36; Cindy K. Brock, $722; Joe D. and Pamela Ann Crace, $1,299.65; Carey Smith, $1,542.20; Billie Jean and Roy Monroe, $1,819.23;
Also, Christina L. and Steven J. Crum, $182.26; Tammie Rae Reece, $135.82; Katina and Dennis Jones, $1,344.41; Charles Berkeypile, $977.82; Wanda F. Stafford, $491.67; Marty L. and Ginger Hornbaker, $2,053.38; Michelle Evans McKinley, $733.33; David L. and Tammi Prater, $512.47; Lonnie E. Slone, $566.90; Jason Scott and Rachel Renee Long, $1,754.75; Carol Hall Griffith and Anthony W. Griffith, $503; and Gordon R. Carpenter, $858.73.
• FSF Inc. v. Rhonda J. Ganger. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• James L. Walmer v. David T. Avery. Plaintiff awarded $2,073.
• NIPSCO v. R.L. Gilbert Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,095.84.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery v. Tony and Susan Jones. Plaintiff awarded $140.
• Bryon J. Berry v. Rigoberto Nunez. Plaintiff awarded $1,080.34.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shannon D. and Patrick Boyer, $545.87; Kenneth D. Strock, $178.13; Robin S. and Daniel Fluke, $556; Jeremy P. Childers, $878.67; and Teri L. Robbins, $232.
• The Collection Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marsha J. Edmunds See, $2,486.25; Joshua J. Larkey, $611.01; Carol S. Delong, $86; Barbara Porter, $580.29; Lisa Rogers, $267.97; Mark Bell, $20.95; Jacqueline Wright, $1,070.67; Sondra K. Warner, $187.84; Carol Stump, $50.25; Howard C. Strickler, $128.04;
Also, Arnold Rowe, $201.19; Angela M. Music, $302.28; Tina Mills, $250.65; Carolyn R. Jarrell, $151.35; Connie Jackson, $164.06; Sarah Hein, $149.24; and Rick D. Craft, $125.50.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Katina L. Honaker Johnson, $1,561.77, and John Stamper, $80.
• Pacesetter Financial Services v. Robert V. Fry. Plaintiff awarded $2,535.27.
• United Farm Family Insurance v. Joseph Wright. Plaintiff awarded $1,318.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Daniel Sanchez. Plaintiff awarded $1,635.73.
• Sterling Management Ltd. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brett Carnduff, $965, and Toni Partin and Bryan Bronsing, $1,110.
• Safe-Way Door Inc. v. Terry Bartley. Plaintiff awarded $173.84.
• Dewayne Busz v. Keelie and Christopher Dewilde. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Silver Lake Small Animal Clinic awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Candace Stellar, $50.20, and Mike Howard $65.53.
• Main Channel Marina v. Larry Neal. Plaintiff awarded $2,046.88.
• Medical & Dental Business v. Bruce and Cheryl Biltz. Plaintiff awarded $125.04.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cara M. Fifer, $728; Michael Baldwin, $149.93; Edna M. Poe, $464.63; David S. Collins, $728; Marylys R. Huffman, $1,829; Jerry H. Warner, $487.50; Philip H. Warren, $324.98; Mary Alice Hernandez, $335.12; Richard L. Clutter, $130; Deborah Kay Ruch, $640.76; Debbie Ruch, $437; and Cheryl R. Swartz, $29.
• Danny Amburgey v. Brian E. Coon. Plaintiff awarded $1,150.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. v. Bryan Keller. Plaintiff awarded $747.05.
• Business & Professionals v. Jennifer L. and Jack Abbott. Plaintiff awarded $2,867.95.
• Check Protection Inc. v. Lorri D. Baldridge. Plaintiff awarded $370.55.
• Allen Collections v. Paula M. Fitzpatrick. Plaintiff awarded $204.91.
• Dewayne Busz v. Jacob Messmer and Lance Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $455.
• Alden and Ron Stuckman v. Kevin and Kathrine Moloney. Plaintiff awarded $2,310.
• Stephen E. Sanchez v. Pamela Sue Cochran. Plaintiff awarded $2,875.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sheila M. McGillem, $242.37; Julie A. Craft/Nickell, $312.93; Hattie L. Pennington-Sutton, $467.12; Michael A. Schuh Sr., $484.71; Debra L. Selleck, $138.92; Connie Slone, $518.90; Frank and Susan Spry, $190.46; Lisa G. Stults, $130.89; Susan J. Stanton, $857.95; Charles Summerlot, $268.04;
Also, Chad E. Swope, $385.77; Gary Syndram, $395.45; Travis J. Tanner, $248.78; Cheryl K. Thomas-Craig, $61.30; and Steven W. VanDyke, $354.14.
• Warsaw Place Apartments awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather Smith and David Buell, $506.07, and Martin Kelley, $813.
• Ron Stuckman v. Bobbie and Lorrie Slone. Plaintiff awarded $2,550.
• Roxane Crettol v. Bryan E. Parish. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Reed & Earhart Attorneys, P.C., awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Denise Cartwright, $270.52; Kelly Courtney, $407.70; Daniel D. Brubaker, $389.76; Joel N. Holder, $1,822.96; and Henry Ford, $224.25.
• Rent-A-Center v. Susan Nevil. Plaintiff awarded $321.04.
• The Campbell and Fetter Bank v. Mary A. Bauer. Plaintiff awarded $540.
• Centennial Cellular v. Joshua Willis. Plaintiff awarded $828.21.
• Gene B. Glick Management Corp. v. Michael Bailey and Desireah Rose. Plaintiff awarded $720.14.
• Smith Tire Service v. Andy Bowers. Plaintiff awarded $473.
• Arleen D. Koors v. Dutch & Ford Foundation/Ford Olinger. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Randall L. Ruppel, 51, Winona Lake; Charles L. Barth, 45, North Webster; Jessica L. Wortinger, 21, Milford; Lois A. Utter, 58, Mentone; Angie L. Berg, 26, Bourbon; Hailey K. Templeton, 18, Syracuse; Matthew L. Guiff, 30, Warsaw; Brandon N. Dotson, 17, Akron; Roxanne L. Faulkner, 17, Nappanee; Jessica L. McMahon, 18, Winona Lake; and Charles A. Grossman, 18, Akron.
Fined $27 in February were Amy J. Weist, 26, Akron, and Daniel C. Fellabaum, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were Eric J. Garman, 20, Warsaw, and Jeff J. Miller, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in March were Michael R. South, 20, Warsaw; Christopher A. Bales, 16, Syracuse; Terrie A. Lytle, 42, Warsaw; Mark W. Stevens, 31, Bourbon; Shawn L. Williams, 18, Warsaw; David S. Kintzel, 56, Warsaw; Leigh A. Gerber, 22, Syracuse; Mary K. Hill, 44, Warsaw; Michael C. Bryant, 22, Warsaw; Sarah J. Korenstra, 22, Syracuse;
Also, Nancy L. Bell, 42, Winona Lake; Ryan S. Helser, 26, Warsaw; Cecil D. Miller, 59, Akron; Lisa A. Withers, 23, Syracuse; Zechariah M. Small, 17, Warsaw; and Brad R. Lankford, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Jarvis K. Shepherd, 20, Mentone.
Fined $12 in July was Kimberly A. Moore, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Kristina L. Leigh, 16, Syracuse; Bruce G. Daugherty, 48, Syracuse; Travis S. Kincaid, 27, Bourbon; Brian W. Barger, 27, Warsaw; Melissa C. Barrette, 23, Warsaw; Jacob D. Rupert, 17, Winona Lake; Deanna L. Turner, 48, Warsaw; and Jose A. Navarro, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Chad M. Williamson, 27, Warsaw; Byron M. Gordon, 17, Warsaw; and Gary A. King, 38, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in October was Scott A. Hughes, 38, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Benjamin C. Ponder, 17, Syracuse; and Grace T. Mitchell, 17, Mentone.
Fined $7 in February was Joshua P. Warner, 17, North Webster.
Fined $7 in May 2001 was Daniel C. Fellabaum, 23, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in March was Matthew C. Simcox, 17, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Melvin E. Keplinger, 17, Mentone.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Ryan S. Helser, 26, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March was Mona K. Francis, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Catrina M. Davis, 17, Syracuse.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in March was Christopher H. Godwin, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Heath A. Harding, 18, Rochester.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in February was Heath A. Harding, 18, Rochester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Kyle D. Miller, 23, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Samuel D. Stidams, 21, Winona Lake; Lucky L. Florian, 20, Rochester; Micah S. Freeman, 19, Warsaw; Chad M. Williamson, 27, Warsaw; Carla L. Arthur, 34, Milford; Clayton J. Eppley, 17, Leesburg; Cesar Cuahuizo, 28, Warsaw; Shandy N. Himes, 17, Pierceton; Samantha J. Warren, 16, Leesburg; James D. Witham, 27, Bourbon;
Also, Cassandra C. Richardson, 39, Syracuse; Katherine Y. Case, 46, Mentone; Kari R. Wildman, 18, Warsaw; Gregory S. Lee, 48, Cromwell; Terri L. Marshall, 37, Winona Lake; Kelly L. Elder, 36, Warsaw; Jerry L. Miller Jr., 27, Winona Lake; George R. Music, 30, Atwood; Russell A. Veach, 22, North Manchester; Andre M. Rager, 25, Mentone;
Also, Kristy J. Newton, 38, Warsaw; Jessica L. Shepherd, 20, Warsaw; Matthew Kimball, 21, Warsaw; Kyle D. Cheesman, 17, Milford; Charles L. Renschler, 23, Warsaw; Stephen K. Kimmerling, 25, Warsaw; Janice F. Horn, 33, Silver Lake; Fernando Castillo, 19, Warsaw; Jeffrey T. Hodgson, 24, Syracuse; Joshua R. Hughes, 25, Warsaw;
Also, Brandon K. Harris, 18, Warsaw; Linzy N. Cox, 19, Warsaw; Ella J. Straughan, 44, Warsaw; Holly M. Immekus, 20, Winona Lake; Jeffrey B. Kyler, 18, Pierceton; and Marlin J. Fitzgerald, 57, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in February was Billie J. Houtz, 32, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in November was Shandy N. Himes, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Kyle D. Miller, 23, Claypool.
Fined $20 in September was Gary Bowers Jr., 19, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in May was Shandy Himes, 17, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Jacqueline Victoria Holderby Houser, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks $5,745.70 due on contract.
• Valentine & Miner v. Sherry Mullins, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $761.50 due on account plus court costs.
• Lorene Hettler, Claypool, v. Steve Silveus Insurance Agency Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged withholding of wages, commissions, bonuses and vacation pay and for failure to classify Hettler as a covered-nonexempt employee. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Shane Watson and Robyn L. Garthee, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $4,244.85; Larry Patrick and Misty M. Jackson, East Market Street, Warsaw, $6,702.82; Beverly L. Rogers, Keith Street, Pierceton, $3,357.47.
• NIPSCO v. David Keough, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Charles Dewayne Jarvis, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a July 1, 2001, auto accident.
• Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Joseph Todd Jr., South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,829.02 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bostwick Braun Co. v. Jeffery Guy Beasley, doing business as A&A Industrial Pro Hardware, Mentone, and Robin Elaine Beasley, Viking Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $179,339.12 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's, v. the following people for the amounts noted, which is three times the amount of property of which they have unauthorized control: Andrew J. Lester, Stinger Trailer Road, North Manchester, $16,200.51; Jaime L. Smith, also known as Jaime L. Good, Cecil Street, North Manchester, $4,771.58; and Mike Ward, Keck Street, North Manchester, $6,173.02.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Debra Rapsavage, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,814.99 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Douglas R. Macklin, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,271.42 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kim A. and Crystal Heiny, Reider Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,935.96 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Marineland Gardens Community Association v. Ray L. and Barbara E. Leitch, Danville, Iowa. Plaintiff seeks $21,022.75 due on lien, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First North American National Bank v. Chris Warren, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $1,355.74 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Linval and Bonita Kellem v. Edgar and Donna Nordstrom, Lilac Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate on Lilac Lane, in the Lakeside Park Addition, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kenneth Madsen, North Etna Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $9,666.33 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Geico v. Eric L. Carson, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake, and Larry Swihart, South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,923.31 as paid to insured claimant, Chester Cameron, after a Nov. 2, 2001, auto accident in Cass County. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Boone Account Recovery v. Barry Bays, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,183.65 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Kline Excavating Inc. v. Pine Crest Marine Wawasee Inc. Plaintiff seeks $6,720.08 due on account, plus finance charges and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Jessie G. Ousley, West Bluebird Drive, Mentone, $8,454.35, and Gregory William Addair, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $5,021.06.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Dennis M. and Janet S. Ambrose, East CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $2,665.63 due on line of credit, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Michael Edward Jr. and Brenda Baker, North CR 850E, Pierceton; Whitko Community School Corp.; Joe Mater & Associates; Martin Financial Management; United Recovery Service Inc. and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $122,519.54 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Ault
Joseph Ault, Denver, Ind., and Tammy Ault, Etna Green. They were married May 12, 1999, and separated Dec. 28, 2001. There are two minor children.
Ceballos
Jose Ceballos, East CR 500N, Leesburg, and Alicia Ceballos, Milford. They were married June 19, 1999, and separated March 15, 2002. There are two minor children.
Darrigan
Peter E. Darrigan, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Patricia L. Darrigan, Gainesville, Fla. They were married Dec. 17, 1994, and separated Sept. 10, 2001. 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
• Beneficial v. Jason L. Tusing. Plaintiff awarded $2,284.66 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Samuel and Paul Popenfoose v. Jacob E. and Peggy S. Keller, et al. Plaintiffs declared owners of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Beneficial Loan, v. Michael Hackworth. Plaintiff awarded $6,401.23 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Todd Anderson v. Robert Bates, Joseph Bates and John Ross. Plaintiff awarded $15,500.99 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: KEvin D. Frantz, $4,766.11; Leo and Linda Bremer $3,361.48; and William J. Dawson, $3,078.74.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. v. Terry L. Loe. Plaintiff awarded $4,358.23 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Thomas Ford Lincoln Mercury v. Blake Neeley. Plaintiff awarded $4,832.83, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner v. Rodney Coy. Plaintiff awarded $1,002.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Claims Service v. Stephanie N. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $5,530.78 by default, plus interest.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Susan E. Michael. Plaintiff awarded $3,571.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Refinance America Ltd. v. Jerry J. Smith.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Anita and Michael Gloyeski v. Nora Warren, Progressive Insurance Co. and EMC Insurance Co.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• American Acceptance Co. v. John Ellis.
• First Step Finance Inc. v. Kristina Elliott.
• Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. v. Perry W. and Julia A. Perisho and GMAC Mortgage Corp., doing business as Ditech.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Melissa Sue and Gene Paul Berry. Mother awarded custody of couple's two children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. April 22.
• Brenda A. and Michael D. Adams. April 26.
• Stephanie Anne and Mark Allen Phillabaum. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $179 per week in child support. April 26.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Karla K. and Michael D. Moore.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Homecomings Financial Network v. Rex Boxell, South Pearson Boulevard, Silver Lake, and Mary J. Alesky, address unknown. Plaintiff seeks $146,584.06 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.
• MERS, as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Gary R. Shanklin, North Chicksaw Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $254,726.87 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.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Kurt D. and Randrea Owens, South Merry Estates Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $126,705.57 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Mary Jo Birkel, Snow White Drive, Cromwell, and Enchanted Hills Community Association. Plaintiff seeks $66,978.26 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., v. Daniel G. Ryan, Maple Lane, Claypool; Beneficial Indiana Inc.; and Three Rivers Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $67,400.71 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.
• Steve Silveus Insurance Inc. and Silveus Insurance Group Inc. v. Richard L., Richard D. and David Goshert, Goshert Crop Insurance Inc., Goshert Enterprises Inc., Goshert Farms Inc., Richard E. Riedel, Riedel Inc. and Goshert Insurance, LLC, all of Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an injunction against the defendants from violating the terms of the noncompete contracts and to prevent them from soliciting business from plaintiffs' customers, from disclosing names and addresses of customers, from defaming plaintiffs and their employees and from making misrepresentations relating to plaintiffs' business or what transpired between the plaintiffs and the defendants. Plaintiffs also seek an unspecified amount for damages, treble damages and consequential damages, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Highlands Insurance Co. v. Dennis G. Bailey, Albion, and Corporate Service Co. of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $1,699.49 as paid to insured claimant, Kathy Beatty, after a May 26, 2000, auto accident in the parking lot of Log House Restaurant. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Travelers Bank & Trust, FSB, v. Terry L. and Mary A. Swoverland, Eastridge, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $91,505.71 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage subject to the first mortgage holder, PBS Lending Corp.
• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board v. Kenneth W. Archer, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks recovery of $911 in unemployment benefits paid when Archer was not eligible to receive them. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Schefus Automotive Inc. v. TTP Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for alleged misrepresentation of condition of rebuilt engine, damages from failure of the engine due to the misrepresentations and the costs of towing and additional repairs. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages.
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Mark W. and Janet A. Douglas, North High Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $44,289.25 due on promissory notes, 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.
• Ann Elaine Heintzelman v. Harry E. Elder, et al. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on North Kalorama Road, Leesburg.
• Homecomings Financial Network Inc. v. Kurt B. Kauffman, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $78,079.34 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Allison
Debra Lynn Allison, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Jason Ray Allison, Warren Avenue, Silver Lake. They were married Aug. 12, 1999, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Calhoun
Teddy L. and Denice Calhoun, East Prairie Drive, Syracuse. They were married June 14, 1985, and separated April 25, 2002. There is one minor child.
Cartwright/Rivera
Stephen E. Cartwright, Beaver, W.Va., and Dawn Rivera, North Columbia Street, Warsaw. They were married June 1, 2000, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
England
Benjamin F. England Jr., East CR 400S, Pierceton, and Patricia Ann England, East CR 700S, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 4, 2000, and separated April 4, 2002. There are no minor children.
Evans
Wendy K. Evans, West Bost Street, Syracuse, and James A. Evans, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1995, and separated July 1, 2001. There is one minor child.
Long
Shawn Long, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Michael Long, North CR 800W, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 1986, and separated Nov. 10, 2001. There are three minor children.
Radowski
Thomas Radowski, Center Street Extension, North Webster, and Tracy Radowski, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 23, 2001, and separated April 13, 2002, There is one minor child.
Sauers
Paul Sauers, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, and Kimberly Ann Sauers, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 27, 2001, and separated March 31, 2002. There are no minor children.
Stump
Brenda Stump, South Haug Drive, Syracuse, and Ronald E. Stump, Millersburg. They were married Sept. 12, 1998, and separated Nov. 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Sturgill
Hubert W. Sturgill, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Carolyn Sturgill, North Webster. They were married March 24, 1969, and separated Nov. 10, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Susan and Steve E. Heckaman and American General Finance. Plaintiff awarded $34,019.85 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.
• MERS, as nominee for Future Funding Corp., v. Heather A. Kendrick. Plaintiff awarded $79,053.60 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.
• National City Bank v. Kimberly Sue Caudill. Plaintiff awarded $580.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, v. Chris D. Cotton. Plaintiff awarded $2,710.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Tracy Foust.
• Lou Martinez v. The Pit Stop.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Chester Los, also known as Chet Los; Janet Los; and KeyBank/NA.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Brian M. Yoder and April D. Yoder, also known as April D. Warren.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Don R. and Julia M. Tricker. April 22.
• Teresa and Scott Hall. April 23.
• Vontellia and Glenn Robbins. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $114 per week in child support. April 25.
• Tina Marie (former name Kennedy restored) and Richard Lee Railsback. April 25.
• Anthony P. and Stephanie L. Cox. April 25.
• Cheri (former name Heath restored) and Michael D. Meeks. April 26.
• Michelle (former name Jones restored) and Joseph Sisco. April 26.
• Humberto Gaytan and Laura G. Fortuna. April 26.
Other Actions
• Toni Derry v. David Derry. This case is referred to mediation with Jane L. Kauffman presiding.
• Ricci L. Moore v. Ruby Tuesday. This case is referred to mediation with John W. Whiteleather presiding.
• Shelly J. Harter v. Franklin D. Martin, doing business as Wakarusa Nutritional Service, et al. This case is referred to mediation with Gene R. Duffin presiding. [[In-content Ad]]
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