Times-Union Court News 05-08-2001
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:
• James B. Alexander, 36, North CR 350W, Warsaw, and Wendy Jo Beckwith, 31, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• James Kendall Barber Jr., 23, and Lisa Marie Case, 19, both of Hummingbird Lane, Mentone.
• Tyrone Donald Brody, 25, and Shannon Rene Music, 28, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw.
• Larry Wade Craft, 23, and Alaina Renee Adams, 19, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Jorge E. Espada, 33, and Vivian S. Scribner, 37, both of Backwater Road, North Webster.
• David Allen Gibbs II, 26, and Jacqulin Francis Howard, 23, both of North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse.
• William F. Green, 42, New Bavaria, Ohio, and Julie A. Snyder, 37, East CR 150S, Pierceton.
• Gerry S. Hicks, 34, and Margie Lea Wagner, 34, both of Riverside Drive, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Thomas Hodgson, 23, Shore Lane, Syracuse, and Amy Beth Ray, 22, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Michael O. Hollingsworth, 39, and Gina M. Smith, 34, both of South Mary Lafern Street, North Webster.
• Franky Ray Hyden, 25, and Shannon Elizabeth Wideman, 22, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• James A. Loper, 31, and Anna Dean Paquette, 26, both of West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• John Matthew Potts, 26, and Kristin Holly Cunningham, 19, both of East Sheridan Street, Warsaw.
• David Michael Rickel, 25, and Deniese Kimberly Myers, 33, both of South Harrison Street, Warsaw.
• Randy Alan Rucker, 21, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Angela May Elliott, 20, West Lake Park Road, Warsaw.
• Hubert Jason Tackett, 62, Huntington, and Rebecca Peters, 75, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton.
• Auddie Lee Truex, 17, and Lisa Marie Treesh, 19, both of Old Colony Road, Warsaw.
• Charles L. Walker, 55, and Geralee A. Jamesson, 38, both of Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Melissa Wrenn, Warsaw, and Joshua Fitzpatrick, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Charles Hively, Warsaw, and Ryan Hively, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to three days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Neal Smythe, Burket.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Jose Guerrero, Warsaw, and Miguel Zuniga, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jeff May, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Louis Amador, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in April was Scott Robbins, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June was Justin Cripps, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Possession Of Police Radio - Fined $50 in March was Kevin Frantz, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $75 in March was Bryan S. Vickery, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Serverino Arroyo, Akron.
Fined $50 in October was Elizabeth Roord, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February was Fidel Garcia, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Adrian Altamirano, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $250 in January and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Jose Mendez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Scottie L. Keaffaber, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in October was Ralph D. Mullins, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in May was Jose Silva, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were Mitchell D. McAfoose, 16, Warsaw; Bryan D. Rice, 23, Burket; Drew J. Cooper, 22, Warsaw; David A. Gressley, 20, Claypool; Robert Slone, 22, Warsaw; David B. Stockman, 36, Warsaw; Deanna C. Spencer, 17, Mentone; Adam C. Detwiler, 24, North Webster; Lee J. Pilz, 26, Cromwell; Julia L. Moore-Reith, 43, Warsaw; and Tonya R. Fulghum, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March was Andrew N. Pettit, 22, Burket.
Fined $12 in April were Johnny E. Frame III, 19, Warsaw; Ryan S. Menzie, 18, Mentone; Mary K. Bodkin, 21, Syracuse; Heather E. Rensberger, 17, Warsaw; Sarah C. Solano, 37, Akron; Brian K. Stalder, Warsaw; Jodi K. Prater, 22, Silver Lake; Diane M. Conley, 36, Warsaw; Amber M. Mosher, 16, Winona Lake; Joan E. Boren, 46, Leesburg;
Also, Matthew B. Yeiter, 42, Warsaw; Dan A. Middleton, 37, Warsaw; Andrew L. Popenfoose, 18, Warsaw; Michael Z. Cook, 21, Warsaw; Pamela J. Kadlec, 33, Rochester; Douglas E. Hollan, 31, Burket; L. Christine Leiter, 39, Warsaw; Ronald L. Baumgartner, 57, Syracuse; Michael S. Porter, 23, Warsaw; Angela J. Dunithan, 26, Milford;
Also, Leon M. Crouse III, 44, Milford; and Jane A. Schori, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Christopher L. Peete, 23, Milford, and Brett D. Lukens, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December was Ryan L. Bussard, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Scott H. Bauer, 40, Winona Lake; Les P. Reimer, 35, Pierceton; Anthony P. Garl, 19, Nappanee; and David Delafuente, 43, Milford.
Fined $7 in March was Larry P. Johns, 57, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in December was Rebekah J. Thompson, 19, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April were Dennis P. Barnes, 52, Warsaw, and Chris E. Cook, 35, Mentone.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April were Charles R. Phillips, 29, Warsaw; David M. Decker, 16, Akron; and Melinda K. Boren, 16, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in March were Sarah L. Knight, 23, Warsaw, and Christopher L. Peete, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Feliciano Herrera, 30, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April was Judith E. Fuller, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Rebekah J. Thompson, 19, Cromwell.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Mark A. Ottinger, 38, Cromwell.
No Registration - Fined $7 in April was David A. Slabaugh, 20, Milford.
No Fuel Tax Permit - Fined $17 in April was Steven K. Fisher, 39, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Mollie A. Hurd, 49, Warsaw; Domingo Gutierrez, 22, Warsaw; and Jamie A. Scott, 24, Pierceton.
Overweight Tandem - Fined $400 in March was Jerry L. Wakefield, 30, Bourbon.
Disregarding A Flashing Yellow Signal - Fined $7 in March was Terry E. Roush II, 23, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Roderick E. Blankenship, 32, Milford.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Darren A. Carnes, 16, Mentone; Christopher A. Haack, 17, Warsaw; Lisa A. Alderfer, 33, Claypool; Brandon T. Stephens, 21, Claypool; Terry D. Willman, 36, Warsaw; Faith A. Detwiler, 19, Syracuse; and Juan Capulin-Grande, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in March were Steven P. Schuler, 18, Warsaw, and Brannon L. Wilson, 21, North Webster.
Fined $20 in December was Christopher M. Clark, 23, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (April) Vincent Zon, Claypool (two counts); Judith Fuller, Warsaw; (March) Jesse Maze, Pierceton; Michelle Phillips, Pierceton (two counts); (December) William Clapp, Warsaw; (November) Lenora Kopka, Pierceton (12 counts); (October) Lenora Kopka, Pierceton (seven counts).
Driving Having Never Had A License - (February) Miguel Zuniga, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Chris W. Solina, Milford; (October) Ralph D. Mullins, Warsaw; (April 2000) Steven Petro, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (November) Joshua Hughes, Mentone; (April 2000) Phillip Reynolds, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (October) Alejandro M. Gonzalez, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (October) Alejandro M. Gonzalez, Leesburg.
Battery - (September) Nora J. Warren, Warsaw; Randy W. Swope, Warsaw; (August) Sandra Goodwin, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (September) Nora J. Warren, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - (September) Aaron Eikenberry, North Webster.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) James P. Berner Jr., Bourbon, and Diana Mock, Syracuse.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Natalie Snipes, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Lisa Marie Clark, North Hilltop Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,763.23 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Linda S. Miller, East CR 400N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $8,592.92 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Kathryn L. Taylor, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,402.56 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• MAJR Financial Corp. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest and court costs: Phyllis Knisley, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, $1,940, and Tammy Dishman, North CR 100E, Warsaw, $1,760.
• National City Bank v. Charles J. and Alisha J. Wagner, East Sandy Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,206.88 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Nathan A. Leasure, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $32,947.93 due on contact, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Jeanne William, doing business as House of Pain, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $6,070.26 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank v. Charlie L. Cantrell. Plaintiff awarded $2,873.46 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Melissa Hisey, $5,457.18; Edward J. Grove, $5,457.18; Diana D. and Cecil Q. Zimmerman, $5,815.78.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. South Bend Ramada Inn, also known as South Bend Hotel Inc. Plaintiff awarded $7,558.88 by default, plus interests and court costs.
• The South Bend Clinic v. Robin S. Fluke. Plaintiff awarded $377 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp., formerly known as Inland Mortgage Corp., v. David R. Creekmore and John Doe, as tenant. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $80,352.80, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,750 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend v. Thurman Sparkman. Plaintiff awarded $7,916.98 by default, plus court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Gary and Elizabeth Combs. Plaintiff awarded $6,491.23, by default, plus interest.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Town of Claypool v. Robert C. Leiter, doing business as Leiter Real Estate and Development & Construction, and Amwest Surety Insurance Co.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Shirley A. Smith.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Juan and Margarita Adame and Donna Moseley.
• Jack C. Stookey v. Mary C. Stookey, by George K. Stookey, her power of attorney.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jean and Doug Green. April 26.
• Lana (former name Piper restored) and Robert Mollette. April 26.
• Barbara L. and Timothy D. Cripe. May 1.
• Rebecca Ann and Mark Allen Neukam. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $171 per week in child support. May 1.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Saul & Co., as custodian for Ajax Financial, L.P., v. Mark A. Hamilton, East CR 450S, Warsaw; Associates Financial Services of Indiana; AVCO Financial Services; and Indiana Attorney General. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on East CR 450S, Warsaw.
• National Tax Assistance Corp. v. Mitchell C. Patrick, East CR 1250N, Milford, and National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on East CR 1250N, Milford.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. the following people, seeking compliance with ordinances by making necessary corrections to real estate in each case: William and Dianna Bowers, West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake; Ronald and Linda Schwartz, Old Ind. 15N, Milford; Ron Stuckman, South County Line Road, Syracuse; Melani Clayton, North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell; Alden Stuckman, East Hammond Road, Syracuse; James and Kathryn Iden, North Webster; and Jerry L. Hayes, West Bensart, Claypool.
• James and Joan Martin v. Gary Damron, Ind. 5, Larwill, and Bob's Services Inc., CR 56, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a June 29, 1999, auto accident on CR 3200E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Teacher Credit Union v. Mitchell J.R. and Pami E. Hunsberger, South Viking Drive, Mentone, and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $97,458.13 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.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Sue B. and Mark A. Dagley, EMS B13 Lane, Pierceton, and Mutual Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff seeks $92,548.81 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.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust v. Rodney and Melissa Rodeffer, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $88,111.16 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.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Thomas Kirk and Judie A. Wyman, Leedy Street, Warsaw, and Thomas V. Buskirk, West Tyner Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $76,538.23 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.
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc. v. Laura L. and Michael K. Tacker, South CR 1200W, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $7,912.87 due on credit card account, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Roy Jr. and Bonnie K. Messer, East Pickwick Drive, Warsaw, and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $58,979.09 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Rick L. and Robin Trosper, North CR 250E, Milford, and John and Jane Doe, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $76,251.05 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
Bulick
Jennifer Bulick, Cedar Road, Bourbon,and Jamie Bulick, West CR 500S, Mentone. They were married Sept. 18, 1992, and separated April 10, 2000. There are three minor children.
Paredes
Marina Rodriguez-Paredes, Indian Trail, Warsaw, and Doroteo Paredes, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 10, 2000, and separated Feb. 5, 2001. There are two minor children.
Patrick
Gregory Patrick, Thayer Street, Bourbon, and Kathy Patrick, Nye Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 5, 1998, and separated April 26, 2001. There is one minor child.
Reynolds
Ronald D. Reynolds, West Canal Street, Winona Lake, and Tracy L. Reynolds, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. They were married June 13, 1997, and separated March 31, 2001. There are three minor children.
Shepherd
Stephenie Renee Shepherd, Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Shawn Edward Shepherd, North Miami Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 9, 1997, and separated Sept. 30, 2000. There are three minor children.
Ulmer
Melissa B. Ulmer, North Etna Street, Etna Green, and Jerry Ulmer, North Main Street, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 31, 1982, and separated Feb. 6, 2000. There are four minor children.
Vint
Michael L. and Erin L. Vint, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 1, 2000, and separated March 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Wiseman
Patrick A. and Rachel Wiseman, North CR 375E, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 30, 1999, and separated April 17, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bank One/NA v. Christopher D. and Rhapsody S. Skaggs. Plaintiff awarded $72,834.65 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Danny R. and Teresa J. Coffey v. Edward C. and Caroline M. Robins. Plaintiff awarded $2,615.43 by default, plus interest and possession of property.
• T.J. Painting Co. v. JDM Construction Inc., Quality Dining Inc. and Grady's American Grill Restaurant Corp. Summary judgment granted in favor of Quality Dining Inc. and Grady's American Grill Restaurant Corp. and against T.J. Painting Co.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Abraham and Donna G. Gonzalez, Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. and National City Bank of Indiana. Plaintiff awarded $92,997.25 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Wilkins Family Trust v. Mark L. Davis and Indiana Department of Revenue. This case is dismissed as to the Indiana Department of Revenue only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kenneth Adkins v. Precise Technology & Electronics, also known as Precise Technology Inc., as Precise Technology & Elexs Inc. and as Air Gage Co.
• Debbie K. Lemon v. Lorne McCune. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Debra J. and Randy Lewallen. April 24.
• Cory N. and Stacey L. Willard. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $92 per week in child support. April 24.
• Lynda K. (former name Garber restored) and Jeremy M. Higgins. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $500 per month in child support. April 25.
• J. Dawn and David Hampton. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $154 per week in child support. April 27.
• Rickie H. Jayne and Sue (former name Powell restored). April 27.
• Leo F. and Frances E. Grow. April 27.
• Connie J. (former name Kern restored) and Stephen A. Walter. May 3.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Christina Lynn and Shawn Patrick Conwell.
Other Action
• Carlie Shepherd v. the estate of Marion Worley and Viola Worley, doing business as Worley Disposal. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon as mediator.
• Jenette Fairchild v. the estate of Marion Worley and Viola Worley, doing business as Worley Disposal. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon as mediator.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Jon and Deborah Fultz, 117 W. Third St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $73,350. Debts: $91,653.
• Paul and Charlene Hoffmann, 6645 S. CR 450W, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $180,530. Debts: $256,837.
• Angela Prater, 1822 LaVista Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,310. Debts: $14,253. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• James B. Alexander, 36, North CR 350W, Warsaw, and Wendy Jo Beckwith, 31, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• James Kendall Barber Jr., 23, and Lisa Marie Case, 19, both of Hummingbird Lane, Mentone.
• Tyrone Donald Brody, 25, and Shannon Rene Music, 28, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw.
• Larry Wade Craft, 23, and Alaina Renee Adams, 19, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Jorge E. Espada, 33, and Vivian S. Scribner, 37, both of Backwater Road, North Webster.
• David Allen Gibbs II, 26, and Jacqulin Francis Howard, 23, both of North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse.
• William F. Green, 42, New Bavaria, Ohio, and Julie A. Snyder, 37, East CR 150S, Pierceton.
• Gerry S. Hicks, 34, and Margie Lea Wagner, 34, both of Riverside Drive, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Thomas Hodgson, 23, Shore Lane, Syracuse, and Amy Beth Ray, 22, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Michael O. Hollingsworth, 39, and Gina M. Smith, 34, both of South Mary Lafern Street, North Webster.
• Franky Ray Hyden, 25, and Shannon Elizabeth Wideman, 22, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• James A. Loper, 31, and Anna Dean Paquette, 26, both of West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• John Matthew Potts, 26, and Kristin Holly Cunningham, 19, both of East Sheridan Street, Warsaw.
• David Michael Rickel, 25, and Deniese Kimberly Myers, 33, both of South Harrison Street, Warsaw.
• Randy Alan Rucker, 21, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Angela May Elliott, 20, West Lake Park Road, Warsaw.
• Hubert Jason Tackett, 62, Huntington, and Rebecca Peters, 75, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton.
• Auddie Lee Truex, 17, and Lisa Marie Treesh, 19, both of Old Colony Road, Warsaw.
• Charles L. Walker, 55, and Geralee A. Jamesson, 38, both of Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Melissa Wrenn, Warsaw, and Joshua Fitzpatrick, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Charles Hively, Warsaw, and Ryan Hively, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to three days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Neal Smythe, Burket.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Jose Guerrero, Warsaw, and Miguel Zuniga, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jeff May, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Louis Amador, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in April was Scott Robbins, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June was Justin Cripps, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Possession Of Police Radio - Fined $50 in March was Kevin Frantz, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $75 in March was Bryan S. Vickery, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Serverino Arroyo, Akron.
Fined $50 in October was Elizabeth Roord, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February was Fidel Garcia, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Adrian Altamirano, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $250 in January and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Jose Mendez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Scottie L. Keaffaber, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in October was Ralph D. Mullins, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in May was Jose Silva, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were Mitchell D. McAfoose, 16, Warsaw; Bryan D. Rice, 23, Burket; Drew J. Cooper, 22, Warsaw; David A. Gressley, 20, Claypool; Robert Slone, 22, Warsaw; David B. Stockman, 36, Warsaw; Deanna C. Spencer, 17, Mentone; Adam C. Detwiler, 24, North Webster; Lee J. Pilz, 26, Cromwell; Julia L. Moore-Reith, 43, Warsaw; and Tonya R. Fulghum, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March was Andrew N. Pettit, 22, Burket.
Fined $12 in April were Johnny E. Frame III, 19, Warsaw; Ryan S. Menzie, 18, Mentone; Mary K. Bodkin, 21, Syracuse; Heather E. Rensberger, 17, Warsaw; Sarah C. Solano, 37, Akron; Brian K. Stalder, Warsaw; Jodi K. Prater, 22, Silver Lake; Diane M. Conley, 36, Warsaw; Amber M. Mosher, 16, Winona Lake; Joan E. Boren, 46, Leesburg;
Also, Matthew B. Yeiter, 42, Warsaw; Dan A. Middleton, 37, Warsaw; Andrew L. Popenfoose, 18, Warsaw; Michael Z. Cook, 21, Warsaw; Pamela J. Kadlec, 33, Rochester; Douglas E. Hollan, 31, Burket; L. Christine Leiter, 39, Warsaw; Ronald L. Baumgartner, 57, Syracuse; Michael S. Porter, 23, Warsaw; Angela J. Dunithan, 26, Milford;
Also, Leon M. Crouse III, 44, Milford; and Jane A. Schori, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Christopher L. Peete, 23, Milford, and Brett D. Lukens, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December was Ryan L. Bussard, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Scott H. Bauer, 40, Winona Lake; Les P. Reimer, 35, Pierceton; Anthony P. Garl, 19, Nappanee; and David Delafuente, 43, Milford.
Fined $7 in March was Larry P. Johns, 57, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in December was Rebekah J. Thompson, 19, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April were Dennis P. Barnes, 52, Warsaw, and Chris E. Cook, 35, Mentone.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April were Charles R. Phillips, 29, Warsaw; David M. Decker, 16, Akron; and Melinda K. Boren, 16, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in March were Sarah L. Knight, 23, Warsaw, and Christopher L. Peete, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Feliciano Herrera, 30, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April was Judith E. Fuller, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Rebekah J. Thompson, 19, Cromwell.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Mark A. Ottinger, 38, Cromwell.
No Registration - Fined $7 in April was David A. Slabaugh, 20, Milford.
No Fuel Tax Permit - Fined $17 in April was Steven K. Fisher, 39, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Mollie A. Hurd, 49, Warsaw; Domingo Gutierrez, 22, Warsaw; and Jamie A. Scott, 24, Pierceton.
Overweight Tandem - Fined $400 in March was Jerry L. Wakefield, 30, Bourbon.
Disregarding A Flashing Yellow Signal - Fined $7 in March was Terry E. Roush II, 23, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Roderick E. Blankenship, 32, Milford.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Darren A. Carnes, 16, Mentone; Christopher A. Haack, 17, Warsaw; Lisa A. Alderfer, 33, Claypool; Brandon T. Stephens, 21, Claypool; Terry D. Willman, 36, Warsaw; Faith A. Detwiler, 19, Syracuse; and Juan Capulin-Grande, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in March were Steven P. Schuler, 18, Warsaw, and Brannon L. Wilson, 21, North Webster.
Fined $20 in December was Christopher M. Clark, 23, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (April) Vincent Zon, Claypool (two counts); Judith Fuller, Warsaw; (March) Jesse Maze, Pierceton; Michelle Phillips, Pierceton (two counts); (December) William Clapp, Warsaw; (November) Lenora Kopka, Pierceton (12 counts); (October) Lenora Kopka, Pierceton (seven counts).
Driving Having Never Had A License - (February) Miguel Zuniga, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Chris W. Solina, Milford; (October) Ralph D. Mullins, Warsaw; (April 2000) Steven Petro, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (November) Joshua Hughes, Mentone; (April 2000) Phillip Reynolds, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (October) Alejandro M. Gonzalez, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (October) Alejandro M. Gonzalez, Leesburg.
Battery - (September) Nora J. Warren, Warsaw; Randy W. Swope, Warsaw; (August) Sandra Goodwin, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (September) Nora J. Warren, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - (September) Aaron Eikenberry, North Webster.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) James P. Berner Jr., Bourbon, and Diana Mock, Syracuse.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Natalie Snipes, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Lisa Marie Clark, North Hilltop Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,763.23 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Linda S. Miller, East CR 400N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $8,592.92 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Kathryn L. Taylor, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,402.56 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• MAJR Financial Corp. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest and court costs: Phyllis Knisley, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, $1,940, and Tammy Dishman, North CR 100E, Warsaw, $1,760.
• National City Bank v. Charles J. and Alisha J. Wagner, East Sandy Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,206.88 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Nathan A. Leasure, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $32,947.93 due on contact, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Jeanne William, doing business as House of Pain, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $6,070.26 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank v. Charlie L. Cantrell. Plaintiff awarded $2,873.46 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Melissa Hisey, $5,457.18; Edward J. Grove, $5,457.18; Diana D. and Cecil Q. Zimmerman, $5,815.78.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. South Bend Ramada Inn, also known as South Bend Hotel Inc. Plaintiff awarded $7,558.88 by default, plus interests and court costs.
• The South Bend Clinic v. Robin S. Fluke. Plaintiff awarded $377 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp., formerly known as Inland Mortgage Corp., v. David R. Creekmore and John Doe, as tenant. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $80,352.80, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,750 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend v. Thurman Sparkman. Plaintiff awarded $7,916.98 by default, plus court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Gary and Elizabeth Combs. Plaintiff awarded $6,491.23, by default, plus interest.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Town of Claypool v. Robert C. Leiter, doing business as Leiter Real Estate and Development & Construction, and Amwest Surety Insurance Co.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Shirley A. Smith.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Juan and Margarita Adame and Donna Moseley.
• Jack C. Stookey v. Mary C. Stookey, by George K. Stookey, her power of attorney.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jean and Doug Green. April 26.
• Lana (former name Piper restored) and Robert Mollette. April 26.
• Barbara L. and Timothy D. Cripe. May 1.
• Rebecca Ann and Mark Allen Neukam. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $171 per week in child support. May 1.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Saul & Co., as custodian for Ajax Financial, L.P., v. Mark A. Hamilton, East CR 450S, Warsaw; Associates Financial Services of Indiana; AVCO Financial Services; and Indiana Attorney General. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on East CR 450S, Warsaw.
• National Tax Assistance Corp. v. Mitchell C. Patrick, East CR 1250N, Milford, and National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on East CR 1250N, Milford.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. the following people, seeking compliance with ordinances by making necessary corrections to real estate in each case: William and Dianna Bowers, West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake; Ronald and Linda Schwartz, Old Ind. 15N, Milford; Ron Stuckman, South County Line Road, Syracuse; Melani Clayton, North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell; Alden Stuckman, East Hammond Road, Syracuse; James and Kathryn Iden, North Webster; and Jerry L. Hayes, West Bensart, Claypool.
• James and Joan Martin v. Gary Damron, Ind. 5, Larwill, and Bob's Services Inc., CR 56, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a June 29, 1999, auto accident on CR 3200E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Teacher Credit Union v. Mitchell J.R. and Pami E. Hunsberger, South Viking Drive, Mentone, and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $97,458.13 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.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Sue B. and Mark A. Dagley, EMS B13 Lane, Pierceton, and Mutual Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff seeks $92,548.81 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.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust v. Rodney and Melissa Rodeffer, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $88,111.16 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.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Thomas Kirk and Judie A. Wyman, Leedy Street, Warsaw, and Thomas V. Buskirk, West Tyner Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $76,538.23 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.
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc. v. Laura L. and Michael K. Tacker, South CR 1200W, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $7,912.87 due on credit card account, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Roy Jr. and Bonnie K. Messer, East Pickwick Drive, Warsaw, and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $58,979.09 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Rick L. and Robin Trosper, North CR 250E, Milford, and John and Jane Doe, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $76,251.05 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
Bulick
Jennifer Bulick, Cedar Road, Bourbon,and Jamie Bulick, West CR 500S, Mentone. They were married Sept. 18, 1992, and separated April 10, 2000. There are three minor children.
Paredes
Marina Rodriguez-Paredes, Indian Trail, Warsaw, and Doroteo Paredes, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 10, 2000, and separated Feb. 5, 2001. There are two minor children.
Patrick
Gregory Patrick, Thayer Street, Bourbon, and Kathy Patrick, Nye Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 5, 1998, and separated April 26, 2001. There is one minor child.
Reynolds
Ronald D. Reynolds, West Canal Street, Winona Lake, and Tracy L. Reynolds, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. They were married June 13, 1997, and separated March 31, 2001. There are three minor children.
Shepherd
Stephenie Renee Shepherd, Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Shawn Edward Shepherd, North Miami Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 9, 1997, and separated Sept. 30, 2000. There are three minor children.
Ulmer
Melissa B. Ulmer, North Etna Street, Etna Green, and Jerry Ulmer, North Main Street, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 31, 1982, and separated Feb. 6, 2000. There are four minor children.
Vint
Michael L. and Erin L. Vint, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 1, 2000, and separated March 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Wiseman
Patrick A. and Rachel Wiseman, North CR 375E, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 30, 1999, and separated April 17, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bank One/NA v. Christopher D. and Rhapsody S. Skaggs. Plaintiff awarded $72,834.65 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Danny R. and Teresa J. Coffey v. Edward C. and Caroline M. Robins. Plaintiff awarded $2,615.43 by default, plus interest and possession of property.
• T.J. Painting Co. v. JDM Construction Inc., Quality Dining Inc. and Grady's American Grill Restaurant Corp. Summary judgment granted in favor of Quality Dining Inc. and Grady's American Grill Restaurant Corp. and against T.J. Painting Co.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Abraham and Donna G. Gonzalez, Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. and National City Bank of Indiana. Plaintiff awarded $92,997.25 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Wilkins Family Trust v. Mark L. Davis and Indiana Department of Revenue. This case is dismissed as to the Indiana Department of Revenue only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kenneth Adkins v. Precise Technology & Electronics, also known as Precise Technology Inc., as Precise Technology & Elexs Inc. and as Air Gage Co.
• Debbie K. Lemon v. Lorne McCune. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Debra J. and Randy Lewallen. April 24.
• Cory N. and Stacey L. Willard. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $92 per week in child support. April 24.
• Lynda K. (former name Garber restored) and Jeremy M. Higgins. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $500 per month in child support. April 25.
• J. Dawn and David Hampton. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $154 per week in child support. April 27.
• Rickie H. Jayne and Sue (former name Powell restored). April 27.
• Leo F. and Frances E. Grow. April 27.
• Connie J. (former name Kern restored) and Stephen A. Walter. May 3.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Christina Lynn and Shawn Patrick Conwell.
Other Action
• Carlie Shepherd v. the estate of Marion Worley and Viola Worley, doing business as Worley Disposal. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon as mediator.
• Jenette Fairchild v. the estate of Marion Worley and Viola Worley, doing business as Worley Disposal. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon as mediator.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Jon and Deborah Fultz, 117 W. Third St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $73,350. Debts: $91,653.
• Paul and Charlene Hoffmann, 6645 S. CR 450W, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $180,530. Debts: $256,837.
• Angela Prater, 1822 LaVista Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,310. Debts: $14,253. [[In-content Ad]]
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