Times-Union Court News 05-21-2002
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:
• Scott Anthony Allen, 28, and Sheila G. Hattery, 33, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Jerimiah James Chandler, 19, and Dawn Renae Allen, 20, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Jerrod Shane Childers, 23, and Kristy Lea Shaw, 23, both of Sharon Street, Winona Lake.
• Brent Allen Cochran, 28, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Renee Lynn Schwartz, 28, Hebron
• David Michael Erwin, 29, and Kimberly Sue Murray, 30, both of Darien, Ill.
• Stephen F. Frantz, 42, South County Farm Road, Warsaw, and Karen R. Howard, 41, East Water Street, Akron.
• Jose L. Garza Jr., 31, and Lynett Elaine Method, 23, both of EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse.
• Duane Lee Gillard, 29, South CR 775E, Pierceton, and Amanda Michelle McGuyer, 29, Evansville.
• Marc A. Greene, 33, and Kristin Kay Cripe, 19, both of EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse.
• Todd Allen Houtz, 24, Wesley Lane, North Webster, and Audrea Lynn Yahne, 21, Goshen.
• Marc Edward Huffer, 27, East High Circle Drive, Warsaw, and Dana Leon, 28, East Baker Street, Warsaw.
• Rodney D. Hughes, 38, and Tammie S. Felgenhauer, 41, both of Ind. 25W, Mentone.
• Felix O. Iherue, 38, and Janis K. Laughry, 30, both of Ross Avenue, Warsaw.
• Shawn Christopher Johnson, 23, Slater, Colo., Carrie Lynn Grothaus, 22, East Pickwick Road, Syracuse.
• Nathan Dee Kuhn, 22, and Tara Lee Hall, 27, both of Wexford Place, Warsaw.
• Ryan Keith McLaughlin, 21, and Rebecca Sue Stambaugh, 21, both of South Waxwing, Warsaw.
• Kyle Dean Miller, 23, and Amy Renee Bruner, 27, both of East Walnut Street, Claypool.
• Michael John Miller, 24, North Kern Road, Syracuse, and Megan Leigh Taylor, 22, Wakarusa.
• Scott Matthew Miller, 25, and Sara Beth Snively, 24, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Casey Michael Pepper, 22, Littleton, Colo., and Jodi Anne Wildman, 20, Park Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Barry Alan Ritzler, 60, and Carolyn Jean Braddom, 59, both of Edison, N.J.
• Manuel Gerald Rosario, 28, and Stacy Lynn Bailey, 24, both of EMS B74 Lane, Warsaw.
• David Brent Sumpter Jr., 19, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and Rachel Nicole King, 18, South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Jason David Weisser, 19, North Mullen Street, Syracuse, and Amber Dawn Hollingsworth, 18, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse.
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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were James R. McDonald, Syracuse, and Manuel J. Rosario, Syracuse.
Fined $120.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Deborah Barr, Warsaw, and Karla F. Mann, Leesburg.
Fined $120.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Daniel W. Poston, Leesburg; Craig R. Carlson, Warsaw; and Jon J. Able, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jason E. Swick, Akron.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Samuel Weaver, Warsaw; David R. Tuttle, Warsaw; and David E. Koch, Rochester.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Laura D. Haywood, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April and license suspended 90 days was Mark R. Utter, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February and license suspended 90 days was Andrew N. Pettit, Claypool.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in March was Kendrea A. Mock, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January were Jorge A. Medina, Warsaw, and Travis L. Henson, Milford.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Conversion - Judgment in March against Renia Gordon, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in February was Misty Bess, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in February was Eric J. Hanlon, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in January was Zachary R. England, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $12 in July was Andrew Bennett, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Shawn A. Vance, 23, Claypool.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Bryan A. Lenfestey, 23, Atwood.
Fined $7 in May 2001 was Juan C. Cardenas, 23, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Cori L. Hargrave, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Jarvis K. Shepherd, 20, Mentone.
No Registration - Fined $7 in November was Chad E. Laughlin, 22, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Kristie A. Nye, 23, Warsaw, and Wayne E. Carlin, 55, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Jeremy W. Hughes, 21, Warsaw, and John H. Schmucker, 41, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in December was Trinidad Argumedo, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Isaac Jaimes, 30, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Jeff A. Warren, 34, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (April) Cindy Martin, Warsaw; (March) Jody Yates, North Manchester; Samantha Sinn, Warsaw; (February) Corbitt Hollin, Warsaw.
Battery - (March) Jennifer A. Holsclaw, Leesburg.
Public Intoxication - (March) Jason E. Swick, Akron; Laura D. Haywood, Silver Lake.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Helen N. Shively died Dec. 2, 2001, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $889,113.08. Beneficiaries: Jay E. Shively, son, Freedom Parkway, Winona Lake, and Larry A. Shively, son, North CR 350W, Warsaw.
• L. Jay Swick died Dec. 3, 2001, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $350,000. Beneficiaries: Wanda E. Swick, spouse, West CR 1000S, Akron; Ernest R. Heighway, nephew, Fountain City; Karen Wilson, niece, Montgomery; Sharon Shewman, niece, East Division Road, Akron; Ned Heighway, nephew, Ind. 19S, Akron; and Swick Family Trust.
• Raymond D. Faulkner died April 1, 2002, at age 87, leaving an estate valued at $251,000. Beneficiaries: Devon D. Faulkner, son, East CR 450S, Warsaw, and Mary Diane Baker, daughter, Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• Priscilla W. Bowser died July 17, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $3,426,102.12. Beneficiaries: Priscilla Garrett, niece, and Dana Garrett and Lisa Garrett Reynolds, grandnieces.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Trustcorp Mortgage Corp. v. Evelyn Gift, Southside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $49,157,77 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.
• Steven Ouellette v. Tamara L. Reece, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,956.23 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Terry L. and Toni Ayres v. Douglas Alan Dyson, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake, and Capital Investment & Trust. Plaintiffs seek the court to declare the rights of the parties with respect to a real estate contract, possession of real estate, an unspecified amount to compensate for losses and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Days Inn-Marion. Plaintiff seeks $4,160.50 due on agreement and for attorney fees, plus interest and court costs.
• Louis and Judith Varella, Portage, v. Jennifer Lamb, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs, as paternal grandparents to Lamb's 7-year-old child, seek visitation rights with their granddaughter.
• Lake City Bank v. Marek A. Jarski, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,303.72 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Mary Bodkin, North Maple Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,858.90 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: Kimberly K. Easterday, LaFontaine, $6,627.41; Paul L. Leeka, North Laketon Road, North Manchester, and Katine Belcher, North Long Lane, North Manchester, $6,725.87; David Spranger, Riverdale, Ga., and Luann Spranger Goering, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, $5,468.64; and Javier Gonzalez and Jacinta Calbillo, North CR 950W, Etna Green, $4,547.18.
• Teachers Credit Union credit card issued by Infibank v. Kimberly and Steven Moody, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,069.69 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $400 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of NationsBanc, v. Debbie K. Lemon, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,868.75 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Anthony A. Arndt, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $6,103.26 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. v. Michael and Audrey Eldridge, Ellsworth Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,689.36 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. v. Dorothy and James Elrod, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; city of Indianapolis; Helvey & Associates; and Lake City Builders. Plaintiff seeks $102,572.23 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.
• Instantwhip, Indianapolis, Inc. v. So There, LLC, doing business as Ritter's Frozen Custard. Plaintiff seeks $5,7789.31 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Lawrence Lloyd, and Lawrence Lloyd, individually, v. Bethany Wuthrich, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Justin Wells and Josh Bloom, Sand Dollar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $2,217.68 for damages resulting from unauthorized control of real estate on Pope Street in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Altegra Credit Co. v. Ron and Deanna Poe, Old Ind. 15S, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $51,382.71 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.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Beth A. Walley, formerly known as Beth A Brubacher, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell; Wawasee School Corp.; and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $45,613.86 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Central Insurance Co., as subrogee of Liquor Locker, v. Keitha D. Stevens, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 as paid to insured claimant, Liquor Locker, after the conversion of funds by Stevens during her employment there. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Papczynski Construction Inc. v. David T. Avery, South Rowland Street, Etna Green; Homestead Finance Corp.; James L. Walmer, South Union Street, Warsaw; Kosciusko County treasurer; and Lake City Bank. Plaintiff seeks $22,118.73 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.
• Brian and Rita Light v. Dennis F. Yoder, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a May 30, 2000, auto accident in Steuben County. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Charter Bank for Savings, FSB, v. Jonathan D. Goss and Serena G. Miller, also known as Serena Goss, West CR 500N, Warsaw; Nelson Enterprises Inc.; Discover Bank; First Union Home Equity Bank; and John Doe, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $40,404.38 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.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Ed and Audrey Dempsey, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $6,246.76; Brian and Kiya Peconga, $5,294.29; and Brandon L. and Eldora E. Fore, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, $4,203.48.
• Spencer Antrobus v. Tia Renee Runyan, North CR 250E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 4, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Prairie Street in Leesburg. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Sanchez
Pedro P. Sanchez, Gable Drive, Warsaw, and Maria Sanchez, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 22, 1993, and separated March 19, 2002. There are two minor children.
Zolman
Christopher D. Zolman, Mentone, and Jennifer Zolman, North Harvard Street, Mentone. They were married March 28, 1998, and separated in March 2000. There are two minor children.
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. Stephanie Dilley. Plaintiff awarded $3,035.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Danny E. Baker Sr. Plaintiff awarded $9,879.47 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. v. Douglas and Pamela Schuler. Plaintiff awarded $9,743.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jaime and Shirley Smith. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $5,268.04, plus interest.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people by default, plus interest and court costs: Jason J. Waddle, $5,236.85; Tommy L. Wadkins, $4,605.12; and Troy M. Simonsen, $7,384.33.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Charles M. Sapen) v. Kari L. Hughes and Deanna Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $2,481 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Receivables v. Harry C. Knoerzer. Plaintiff awarded $7,761.25 by default.
• Mary Jane Kazuk v. Quality Assured Auto Sales Inc. Summary judgment awarded in favor of defendant. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Bank One Indiana/NA v. Todd K. and Julie E. Wappes, et al. Plaintiff awarded $189,979.54 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.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Cathy J. Folk. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $6,156.54, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Jerry D. and Rachelle L. Phillips. Plaintiff awarded $3,590.50 by default, plus interest, $20 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Nicholas Ruch, et al. Plaintiff awarded $5,000, plus court costs.
• Farm Bureau Insurance, as subrogee of Ronald Stuckman, v. Wayne Gronendyke. The court concludes that the fire was not a result of the negligence of Gronendyke. Plaintiff awarded nothing from defendant.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Aspirecard, v. Don M. Current. Plaintiff awarded $2,711.54 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Brenda C. and Tom Smith v. Courtney E. Hagan. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Indiana Department of Revenue v. Timothy L. and Karen S. Blackburn.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kosette D. and David Evans. Mother and father each awarded custody of two of the couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $97 per week in child support. May 6.
• Jeffrey E. and Rose M. Kindle. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. May 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., v. Randy and Judy Stahl, West Main Street, Mentone; First Union National Bank of Delaware; and Hazel Schultz, address unknown. Plaintiff seeks $50,087.91 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Union National Bank of Delaware, formerly known as First Union Home Equity Bank/NA, v. Jonathon D. Goss and Serena A. Goss, formerly known as Serena G. Miller, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; Discover Bank; Peoples Mortgage Co.; and Salinbank and Trust Co. Plaintiff seeks $20,799.62 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. Rex Engle and American General Financial Services Inc. Plaintiff seeks $57,743.55 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.
• Discover Bank, issuer of Discover Card, v. Donald and Margaret E. Richcreek, Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,088.92 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• The Chase Manhattan Bank v. James L. Coplin, EMS B1B Lane, Leesburg; Elise M. Coplin, Woonsocket, R.I.; Elizabeth Hamm, Hamlet; and Wawasee School Corp. Plaintiff seeks $46,974.75 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.
• Jay Bates v. Edna B. Gard, Cleo F. Cook, John-Life Olinger, Dale Milton and Maxine Phyllis Sittler and Donald Goble. Plaintiff seeks title to real estate in question.
• The Provident Bank v. Ashley Pennington, Ind. 25S, Warsaw, and Ford Motor Credit Co. Plaintiff seeks $63,968.15 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.
• Broadview Lumber Co. Inc. v. James McAbee and JDM Construction Inc., North Short Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $41,667.81 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted 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: David L. Belk, South Morton Street, Warsaw, $32,726.94, and Robert G. and Lula M. Jones, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Beckman Lawson, LLP, $160,117.03.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana, a division of CitiFinancial Services Inc., v. the following people for the amounts noted Mary E. Hite, East CR 725S, Warsaw; Stump's L.P., Pierceton; and conseco Finance Servicing Corp., $56,667.05, and Gabriel J. and Traci L. Stephen, North Maple Street, Syracuse, $56,362.29.
• Shalan J. Kidd, EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse, v. Down Under, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Katie R. Krontz, Wade Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an alleged attack on April 7, 2002, by Krontz against Kidd while at Down Under. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Ronald E. and Angela J. Hershberger, West CR 900N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $70,689.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Steven D. and Sheila Crowe, North CR 75E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $84,659.15 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.
• Alliance Mortgage Corp. v. Cheryl Kay Craig, Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw, and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff seeks $61,885.27 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.
Name Changes
• Angela A. Fulton seeks to change the name of her minor child from Anthony Joseph Watz to Anthony Joseph Fulton.
• Walter Lewis King IV seeks to change his name to Bo Doyle Ballinger.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baker
Kathy L. Blighton Baker, Kosciusko County, and Darrell W. Baker, Old Road 30, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 15, 1989, and separated May 14, 2002. There are no minor children.
Bates
April Sue Bates, North Hickory Street, North Webster, and William Dean Bates, Howe. They were married Nov. 3, 2001, and separated March 28, 2002. There are no minor children.
Becker
Sheri Becker, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and James Becker, Fort Campbell, Ky. They were married April 17, 1993, and separated April 13, 2001. There are no minor children.
Bibler
Brad and Kerri Bibler, East Sycamore Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 12, 1996, and separated May 3, 2002. There is one minor child.
Boley
Lisa Boley, Warsaw, and Tony G. Boley, Lakewood Hills, Warsaw. They were married May 26, 1979, and separated April 14, 2002. There are two minor children.
Boucher
Nancy J. Boucher, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw, and Jacob L. Boucher, Howard, Ohio. They were married Oct. 20, 2000, and separated March 12, 2002. There is one minor child.
Brown
Jay and Sheila L. Brown, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married July 2, 2000, and separated Feb. 13, 2002. There ar no minor children.
Brumfield
Jennifer S. and Doug Brumfield, Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 1981, and separated April 25, 2002. There are no minor children.
Compagnari
Daniel J. Compagnari Jr., South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake, and Linda Compagnari, address unknown. They were married May 21, 1996, and separated April 1, 2002. There are two minor children.
Green
Dan C. Green, West Lake Street, Warsaw, and Leisa M. Green, Brookview Drive, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 7, 1994, and separated May 6, 2002. There is one minor child.
Hernandez
Dora E. Hernandez, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Ritchie Hernandez, Garfield Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 27, 2001, and separated April 19, 2002. There is one minor child.
LaJoice
Melissa LaJoice, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, and Greg P. LaJoice Jr., Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 12, 2001, and separated May 3, 2002. There is one minor child.
Linton
Shelly Linton, Fruitridge Drive, Warsaw, and Billy Linton, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 30, 2001, and separated April 3, 2002. There are two minor children.
Little
Herman L. and Sally Ann Little, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool. They were married June 9, 1989, and separated April 14, 2002. There are no minor children.
O'Brien
Jodi Lea and Brian D. O'Brien, West Baker Street, Warsaw. They were married May 15, 1995, and separated in September 1996. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Sherry Shepherd South Walnut Street, Mentone, and Alan Shepherd, South CR 775W, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1987, and separated April 20, 2002. There are two minor children.
Stahlman
Fay Stahlman, Maye Street, Warsaw, and James L. Stahlman, Fort Wayne. They were married July 16, 1983, and separated March 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Tucker
Miranda L. Aldrich Tucker, EMS B34 Lane, Warsaw, and Gerald B. Tucker, Larain, Ohio. They were married Aug. 16, 2000, and separated in February 2001. There are no minor children.
Witham
Daniel N. Witham, Rock-A-Bye Road, Cromwell, and Jolene F. Witham, Paintsville, Ky. They were married March 1, 1994, and separated in June 2000. There are three minor children.
Yates
Paula Yates, West Briaridge Road, Warsaw, and Rodney Yates, South Walnut Street, Mentone. They were married Nov. 27, 1993, and separated April 13, 2002. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John Lindsay, doing business as Lindsay Body Shop, v. Valentina, Dan and Kylelaya Duff; Pete and Anthony Paseka; Geisla and Joshua Paul Denney; and Kristopher Kody Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $12,745.76 by default against Joshua Paul Denney; $6,509.20 by default against Kylelaya Duff; and $3,223.94 by default against Geisla Denney, all plus interest.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Hope and David Everly, Contimortgage Corp. and Kaylee Leasing, Rentals and Sales Inc. Plaintiff awarded $116,773.37 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of real estate, with sale of mortgage to satisfy judgment.
• Advanced Lasers and Instruments v. Ron Whitaker, doing business as R&B Construction. Plaintiff awarded $2,940.36 by default, plus court costs.
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. Joseph H. and Selena Henderson, et al. Plaintiff awarded $81,605.06 by default, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ohio Savings Bank v. Sherie L. Baugher. Plaintiff awarded $145,438.35 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Steven R. and Heather J. Brunjes. Plaintiff awarded $173,184.17 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.
• Atlantic Mortgage & Investment Corp. v. Gregory A. and Jaimie L. Colt, et al. Plaintiff awarded $76,659.64 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Thomas P. Larkin and American General Finance. Plaintiff awarded $74,441.10 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.
• Four County Landfill Group, Four County Landfill Operable Unit One RD/RA Group, v. Warsaw Black Oxide Inc. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $35,868.11.
• Tom L. and Connie S. Swick v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. The court rules that the structure in question can remain, but cannot be replaced in its current location if destroyed. Plaintiff awarded $2,500 for the Swicks' violation of the Kosciusko County Zoning Ordinance, plus court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Mike Bryant. Plaintiff awarded $116,922.05 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.
• The Provident Bank v. Robbie R. Kiser, et al. Plaintiff awarded $104,580.55 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 cases were dismissed:
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. James and Denise Fidler.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Scott and Tammy Grant.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Judith G. and Charles C. Branham v. Teresa M. Miller. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ream Steckbeck Paint Co. v. Kyle W. Swartz and Swartz Brothers Construction Corp.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Mitchell J.R. and Pami E. Hunsberger, et al. Default judgment set aside and case ordered dismissed.
• The Commodore Corp. v. Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc.
• Judith G. and Charles C. Branham v. Teresa Caverley Miller.
• Kathy Puntarelli v. Vince and Betsy Williams, Lisa Fisher, Cheryl Grennes and Bart's Water Ski Center Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank v. John Paul Reid.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. v. Scott and Johanna L. Kelsey.
• MERS, as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Gary R. Shanklin.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. v. Steve E. and Melinda S. Fennimore.
• Washington Mutual Bank v. Robin L. Shipley, et al.
• Indiana Department of Revenue v. Walter A. Leach.
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Toni A. and Danny L. Willard, et al.
• Wells Fargo Bank, Minnesota, v. Nancy J. Nichols.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Laura Joan and Joseph Charles Hill. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. April 24.
• Gerry and Margie Hicks. April 26.
• Kimberly J. and Jason Hughes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to $56 per week in child support. May 2.
• Brandi and Joseph Schmitt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. May 2.
• Melissa B. and Jerry Ulmer. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. May 8.
• David R. Richter and Linda L. (former name Howard restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $32 per week in child support. May 9.
• Fred L. Holst Jr. and Teresa A. Weaver Holst. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay
$120 per week in child support. May 10.
• Jerri and Thomas Townsend. May 10.
• Lon and Ann Marie Baldridge. May 10.
• Lisa and Steven Tucker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. May 10.
• Billie Jo and Warren Scott Gareiss. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. May 10.
• Christina M. an Jonathon D. Bates. May 10.
• Lisa A. and Lewis X. Bennington. Mother awarded custody of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $305 per week in child support. May 13.
• Tony P. Castillo (being one and the same person as Saturinino Castillo) and Jody L. Castillo. May 14.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Thomas and Tacy Radowski.
• Darci M. and Scott E. Lutz.
Other Action
• Barbara and Jeffrey Sponseller v. Lewis O. McAllister. This case is ordered transferred to Allen County Superior Court.
• Brenda and Michael Macowan v. Justin Gerber and Westfield Insurance Co. This case is referred to mediation, with Dan Sigler presiding.
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 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.
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.
• Larry and Michelle Bartley, 104 Church St., Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,440. Debts: $51,189.
• Jeffery and Nancy Gordon, 3734 E. CR 650N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $140,788. Debts: $136,125.
• John Helton, 4729 Camp Shohola Drive, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $49,142. Debts: $58,584.
• Francis and Tabatha Meadows, 2770 N. CR 1050W, Etna Green. Chapter 13. Assets: $1,530. Debts: $24,127.
• James and Penny Railsback, 492 S. CR 900W, Etna Green. Chapter 13. Assets: $116,500. Debts: $185,920.
• Onda Shafer, 706 N. Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $115,350. Debts: $111,817.
• Lena Snyder, 7304 W. Bumblebee Blvd., Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $139,856. Debts: $158,047. [[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:
• Scott Anthony Allen, 28, and Sheila G. Hattery, 33, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Jerimiah James Chandler, 19, and Dawn Renae Allen, 20, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Jerrod Shane Childers, 23, and Kristy Lea Shaw, 23, both of Sharon Street, Winona Lake.
• Brent Allen Cochran, 28, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Renee Lynn Schwartz, 28, Hebron
• David Michael Erwin, 29, and Kimberly Sue Murray, 30, both of Darien, Ill.
• Stephen F. Frantz, 42, South County Farm Road, Warsaw, and Karen R. Howard, 41, East Water Street, Akron.
• Jose L. Garza Jr., 31, and Lynett Elaine Method, 23, both of EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse.
• Duane Lee Gillard, 29, South CR 775E, Pierceton, and Amanda Michelle McGuyer, 29, Evansville.
• Marc A. Greene, 33, and Kristin Kay Cripe, 19, both of EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse.
• Todd Allen Houtz, 24, Wesley Lane, North Webster, and Audrea Lynn Yahne, 21, Goshen.
• Marc Edward Huffer, 27, East High Circle Drive, Warsaw, and Dana Leon, 28, East Baker Street, Warsaw.
• Rodney D. Hughes, 38, and Tammie S. Felgenhauer, 41, both of Ind. 25W, Mentone.
• Felix O. Iherue, 38, and Janis K. Laughry, 30, both of Ross Avenue, Warsaw.
• Shawn Christopher Johnson, 23, Slater, Colo., Carrie Lynn Grothaus, 22, East Pickwick Road, Syracuse.
• Nathan Dee Kuhn, 22, and Tara Lee Hall, 27, both of Wexford Place, Warsaw.
• Ryan Keith McLaughlin, 21, and Rebecca Sue Stambaugh, 21, both of South Waxwing, Warsaw.
• Kyle Dean Miller, 23, and Amy Renee Bruner, 27, both of East Walnut Street, Claypool.
• Michael John Miller, 24, North Kern Road, Syracuse, and Megan Leigh Taylor, 22, Wakarusa.
• Scott Matthew Miller, 25, and Sara Beth Snively, 24, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Casey Michael Pepper, 22, Littleton, Colo., and Jodi Anne Wildman, 20, Park Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Barry Alan Ritzler, 60, and Carolyn Jean Braddom, 59, both of Edison, N.J.
• Manuel Gerald Rosario, 28, and Stacy Lynn Bailey, 24, both of EMS B74 Lane, Warsaw.
• David Brent Sumpter Jr., 19, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and Rachel Nicole King, 18, South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Jason David Weisser, 19, North Mullen Street, Syracuse, and Amber Dawn Hollingsworth, 18, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse.
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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were James R. McDonald, Syracuse, and Manuel J. Rosario, Syracuse.
Fined $120.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Deborah Barr, Warsaw, and Karla F. Mann, Leesburg.
Fined $120.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Daniel W. Poston, Leesburg; Craig R. Carlson, Warsaw; and Jon J. Able, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jason E. Swick, Akron.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Samuel Weaver, Warsaw; David R. Tuttle, Warsaw; and David E. Koch, Rochester.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Laura D. Haywood, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April and license suspended 90 days was Mark R. Utter, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February and license suspended 90 days was Andrew N. Pettit, Claypool.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in March was Kendrea A. Mock, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January were Jorge A. Medina, Warsaw, and Travis L. Henson, Milford.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Conversion - Judgment in March against Renia Gordon, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in February was Misty Bess, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in February was Eric J. Hanlon, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in January was Zachary R. England, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $12 in July was Andrew Bennett, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Shawn A. Vance, 23, Claypool.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Bryan A. Lenfestey, 23, Atwood.
Fined $7 in May 2001 was Juan C. Cardenas, 23, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Cori L. Hargrave, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Jarvis K. Shepherd, 20, Mentone.
No Registration - Fined $7 in November was Chad E. Laughlin, 22, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Kristie A. Nye, 23, Warsaw, and Wayne E. Carlin, 55, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Jeremy W. Hughes, 21, Warsaw, and John H. Schmucker, 41, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in December was Trinidad Argumedo, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Isaac Jaimes, 30, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Jeff A. Warren, 34, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (April) Cindy Martin, Warsaw; (March) Jody Yates, North Manchester; Samantha Sinn, Warsaw; (February) Corbitt Hollin, Warsaw.
Battery - (March) Jennifer A. Holsclaw, Leesburg.
Public Intoxication - (March) Jason E. Swick, Akron; Laura D. Haywood, Silver Lake.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Helen N. Shively died Dec. 2, 2001, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $889,113.08. Beneficiaries: Jay E. Shively, son, Freedom Parkway, Winona Lake, and Larry A. Shively, son, North CR 350W, Warsaw.
• L. Jay Swick died Dec. 3, 2001, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $350,000. Beneficiaries: Wanda E. Swick, spouse, West CR 1000S, Akron; Ernest R. Heighway, nephew, Fountain City; Karen Wilson, niece, Montgomery; Sharon Shewman, niece, East Division Road, Akron; Ned Heighway, nephew, Ind. 19S, Akron; and Swick Family Trust.
• Raymond D. Faulkner died April 1, 2002, at age 87, leaving an estate valued at $251,000. Beneficiaries: Devon D. Faulkner, son, East CR 450S, Warsaw, and Mary Diane Baker, daughter, Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• Priscilla W. Bowser died July 17, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $3,426,102.12. Beneficiaries: Priscilla Garrett, niece, and Dana Garrett and Lisa Garrett Reynolds, grandnieces.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Trustcorp Mortgage Corp. v. Evelyn Gift, Southside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $49,157,77 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.
• Steven Ouellette v. Tamara L. Reece, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,956.23 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Terry L. and Toni Ayres v. Douglas Alan Dyson, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake, and Capital Investment & Trust. Plaintiffs seek the court to declare the rights of the parties with respect to a real estate contract, possession of real estate, an unspecified amount to compensate for losses and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Days Inn-Marion. Plaintiff seeks $4,160.50 due on agreement and for attorney fees, plus interest and court costs.
• Louis and Judith Varella, Portage, v. Jennifer Lamb, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs, as paternal grandparents to Lamb's 7-year-old child, seek visitation rights with their granddaughter.
• Lake City Bank v. Marek A. Jarski, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,303.72 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Mary Bodkin, North Maple Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,858.90 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: Kimberly K. Easterday, LaFontaine, $6,627.41; Paul L. Leeka, North Laketon Road, North Manchester, and Katine Belcher, North Long Lane, North Manchester, $6,725.87; David Spranger, Riverdale, Ga., and Luann Spranger Goering, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, $5,468.64; and Javier Gonzalez and Jacinta Calbillo, North CR 950W, Etna Green, $4,547.18.
• Teachers Credit Union credit card issued by Infibank v. Kimberly and Steven Moody, West CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,069.69 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $400 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of NationsBanc, v. Debbie K. Lemon, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,868.75 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Anthony A. Arndt, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $6,103.26 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. v. Michael and Audrey Eldridge, Ellsworth Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,689.36 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. v. Dorothy and James Elrod, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; city of Indianapolis; Helvey & Associates; and Lake City Builders. Plaintiff seeks $102,572.23 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.
• Instantwhip, Indianapolis, Inc. v. So There, LLC, doing business as Ritter's Frozen Custard. Plaintiff seeks $5,7789.31 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Lawrence Lloyd, and Lawrence Lloyd, individually, v. Bethany Wuthrich, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Justin Wells and Josh Bloom, Sand Dollar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $2,217.68 for damages resulting from unauthorized control of real estate on Pope Street in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Altegra Credit Co. v. Ron and Deanna Poe, Old Ind. 15S, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $51,382.71 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.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Beth A. Walley, formerly known as Beth A Brubacher, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell; Wawasee School Corp.; and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $45,613.86 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Central Insurance Co., as subrogee of Liquor Locker, v. Keitha D. Stevens, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 as paid to insured claimant, Liquor Locker, after the conversion of funds by Stevens during her employment there. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Papczynski Construction Inc. v. David T. Avery, South Rowland Street, Etna Green; Homestead Finance Corp.; James L. Walmer, South Union Street, Warsaw; Kosciusko County treasurer; and Lake City Bank. Plaintiff seeks $22,118.73 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.
• Brian and Rita Light v. Dennis F. Yoder, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a May 30, 2000, auto accident in Steuben County. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Charter Bank for Savings, FSB, v. Jonathan D. Goss and Serena G. Miller, also known as Serena Goss, West CR 500N, Warsaw; Nelson Enterprises Inc.; Discover Bank; First Union Home Equity Bank; and John Doe, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $40,404.38 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.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Ed and Audrey Dempsey, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $6,246.76; Brian and Kiya Peconga, $5,294.29; and Brandon L. and Eldora E. Fore, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, $4,203.48.
• Spencer Antrobus v. Tia Renee Runyan, North CR 250E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 4, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Prairie Street in Leesburg. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Sanchez
Pedro P. Sanchez, Gable Drive, Warsaw, and Maria Sanchez, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 22, 1993, and separated March 19, 2002. There are two minor children.
Zolman
Christopher D. Zolman, Mentone, and Jennifer Zolman, North Harvard Street, Mentone. They were married March 28, 1998, and separated in March 2000. There are two minor children.
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. Stephanie Dilley. Plaintiff awarded $3,035.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Danny E. Baker Sr. Plaintiff awarded $9,879.47 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. v. Douglas and Pamela Schuler. Plaintiff awarded $9,743.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jaime and Shirley Smith. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $5,268.04, plus interest.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people by default, plus interest and court costs: Jason J. Waddle, $5,236.85; Tommy L. Wadkins, $4,605.12; and Troy M. Simonsen, $7,384.33.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Charles M. Sapen) v. Kari L. Hughes and Deanna Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $2,481 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Receivables v. Harry C. Knoerzer. Plaintiff awarded $7,761.25 by default.
• Mary Jane Kazuk v. Quality Assured Auto Sales Inc. Summary judgment awarded in favor of defendant. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Bank One Indiana/NA v. Todd K. and Julie E. Wappes, et al. Plaintiff awarded $189,979.54 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.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Cathy J. Folk. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $6,156.54, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Jerry D. and Rachelle L. Phillips. Plaintiff awarded $3,590.50 by default, plus interest, $20 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Nicholas Ruch, et al. Plaintiff awarded $5,000, plus court costs.
• Farm Bureau Insurance, as subrogee of Ronald Stuckman, v. Wayne Gronendyke. The court concludes that the fire was not a result of the negligence of Gronendyke. Plaintiff awarded nothing from defendant.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Aspirecard, v. Don M. Current. Plaintiff awarded $2,711.54 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Brenda C. and Tom Smith v. Courtney E. Hagan. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Indiana Department of Revenue v. Timothy L. and Karen S. Blackburn.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kosette D. and David Evans. Mother and father each awarded custody of two of the couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $97 per week in child support. May 6.
• Jeffrey E. and Rose M. Kindle. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. May 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• BA Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., v. Randy and Judy Stahl, West Main Street, Mentone; First Union National Bank of Delaware; and Hazel Schultz, address unknown. Plaintiff seeks $50,087.91 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Union National Bank of Delaware, formerly known as First Union Home Equity Bank/NA, v. Jonathon D. Goss and Serena A. Goss, formerly known as Serena G. Miller, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; Discover Bank; Peoples Mortgage Co.; and Salinbank and Trust Co. Plaintiff seeks $20,799.62 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. Rex Engle and American General Financial Services Inc. Plaintiff seeks $57,743.55 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.
• Discover Bank, issuer of Discover Card, v. Donald and Margaret E. Richcreek, Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,088.92 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• The Chase Manhattan Bank v. James L. Coplin, EMS B1B Lane, Leesburg; Elise M. Coplin, Woonsocket, R.I.; Elizabeth Hamm, Hamlet; and Wawasee School Corp. Plaintiff seeks $46,974.75 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.
• Jay Bates v. Edna B. Gard, Cleo F. Cook, John-Life Olinger, Dale Milton and Maxine Phyllis Sittler and Donald Goble. Plaintiff seeks title to real estate in question.
• The Provident Bank v. Ashley Pennington, Ind. 25S, Warsaw, and Ford Motor Credit Co. Plaintiff seeks $63,968.15 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.
• Broadview Lumber Co. Inc. v. James McAbee and JDM Construction Inc., North Short Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $41,667.81 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted 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: David L. Belk, South Morton Street, Warsaw, $32,726.94, and Robert G. and Lula M. Jones, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Beckman Lawson, LLP, $160,117.03.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana, a division of CitiFinancial Services Inc., v. the following people for the amounts noted Mary E. Hite, East CR 725S, Warsaw; Stump's L.P., Pierceton; and conseco Finance Servicing Corp., $56,667.05, and Gabriel J. and Traci L. Stephen, North Maple Street, Syracuse, $56,362.29.
• Shalan J. Kidd, EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse, v. Down Under, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Katie R. Krontz, Wade Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an alleged attack on April 7, 2002, by Krontz against Kidd while at Down Under. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Ronald E. and Angela J. Hershberger, West CR 900N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $70,689.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Steven D. and Sheila Crowe, North CR 75E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $84,659.15 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.
• Alliance Mortgage Corp. v. Cheryl Kay Craig, Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw, and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff seeks $61,885.27 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.
Name Changes
• Angela A. Fulton seeks to change the name of her minor child from Anthony Joseph Watz to Anthony Joseph Fulton.
• Walter Lewis King IV seeks to change his name to Bo Doyle Ballinger.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baker
Kathy L. Blighton Baker, Kosciusko County, and Darrell W. Baker, Old Road 30, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 15, 1989, and separated May 14, 2002. There are no minor children.
Bates
April Sue Bates, North Hickory Street, North Webster, and William Dean Bates, Howe. They were married Nov. 3, 2001, and separated March 28, 2002. There are no minor children.
Becker
Sheri Becker, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and James Becker, Fort Campbell, Ky. They were married April 17, 1993, and separated April 13, 2001. There are no minor children.
Bibler
Brad and Kerri Bibler, East Sycamore Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 12, 1996, and separated May 3, 2002. There is one minor child.
Boley
Lisa Boley, Warsaw, and Tony G. Boley, Lakewood Hills, Warsaw. They were married May 26, 1979, and separated April 14, 2002. There are two minor children.
Boucher
Nancy J. Boucher, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw, and Jacob L. Boucher, Howard, Ohio. They were married Oct. 20, 2000, and separated March 12, 2002. There is one minor child.
Brown
Jay and Sheila L. Brown, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married July 2, 2000, and separated Feb. 13, 2002. There ar no minor children.
Brumfield
Jennifer S. and Doug Brumfield, Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 1981, and separated April 25, 2002. There are no minor children.
Compagnari
Daniel J. Compagnari Jr., South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake, and Linda Compagnari, address unknown. They were married May 21, 1996, and separated April 1, 2002. There are two minor children.
Green
Dan C. Green, West Lake Street, Warsaw, and Leisa M. Green, Brookview Drive, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 7, 1994, and separated May 6, 2002. There is one minor child.
Hernandez
Dora E. Hernandez, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Ritchie Hernandez, Garfield Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 27, 2001, and separated April 19, 2002. There is one minor child.
LaJoice
Melissa LaJoice, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, and Greg P. LaJoice Jr., Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 12, 2001, and separated May 3, 2002. There is one minor child.
Linton
Shelly Linton, Fruitridge Drive, Warsaw, and Billy Linton, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 30, 2001, and separated April 3, 2002. There are two minor children.
Little
Herman L. and Sally Ann Little, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool. They were married June 9, 1989, and separated April 14, 2002. There are no minor children.
O'Brien
Jodi Lea and Brian D. O'Brien, West Baker Street, Warsaw. They were married May 15, 1995, and separated in September 1996. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Sherry Shepherd South Walnut Street, Mentone, and Alan Shepherd, South CR 775W, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1987, and separated April 20, 2002. There are two minor children.
Stahlman
Fay Stahlman, Maye Street, Warsaw, and James L. Stahlman, Fort Wayne. They were married July 16, 1983, and separated March 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Tucker
Miranda L. Aldrich Tucker, EMS B34 Lane, Warsaw, and Gerald B. Tucker, Larain, Ohio. They were married Aug. 16, 2000, and separated in February 2001. There are no minor children.
Witham
Daniel N. Witham, Rock-A-Bye Road, Cromwell, and Jolene F. Witham, Paintsville, Ky. They were married March 1, 1994, and separated in June 2000. There are three minor children.
Yates
Paula Yates, West Briaridge Road, Warsaw, and Rodney Yates, South Walnut Street, Mentone. They were married Nov. 27, 1993, and separated April 13, 2002. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John Lindsay, doing business as Lindsay Body Shop, v. Valentina, Dan and Kylelaya Duff; Pete and Anthony Paseka; Geisla and Joshua Paul Denney; and Kristopher Kody Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $12,745.76 by default against Joshua Paul Denney; $6,509.20 by default against Kylelaya Duff; and $3,223.94 by default against Geisla Denney, all plus interest.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Hope and David Everly, Contimortgage Corp. and Kaylee Leasing, Rentals and Sales Inc. Plaintiff awarded $116,773.37 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of real estate, with sale of mortgage to satisfy judgment.
• Advanced Lasers and Instruments v. Ron Whitaker, doing business as R&B Construction. Plaintiff awarded $2,940.36 by default, plus court costs.
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. Joseph H. and Selena Henderson, et al. Plaintiff awarded $81,605.06 by default, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ohio Savings Bank v. Sherie L. Baugher. Plaintiff awarded $145,438.35 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Steven R. and Heather J. Brunjes. Plaintiff awarded $173,184.17 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.
• Atlantic Mortgage & Investment Corp. v. Gregory A. and Jaimie L. Colt, et al. Plaintiff awarded $76,659.64 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Thomas P. Larkin and American General Finance. Plaintiff awarded $74,441.10 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.
• Four County Landfill Group, Four County Landfill Operable Unit One RD/RA Group, v. Warsaw Black Oxide Inc. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $35,868.11.
• Tom L. and Connie S. Swick v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. The court rules that the structure in question can remain, but cannot be replaced in its current location if destroyed. Plaintiff awarded $2,500 for the Swicks' violation of the Kosciusko County Zoning Ordinance, plus court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Mike Bryant. Plaintiff awarded $116,922.05 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.
• The Provident Bank v. Robbie R. Kiser, et al. Plaintiff awarded $104,580.55 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 cases were dismissed:
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. James and Denise Fidler.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Scott and Tammy Grant.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Judith G. and Charles C. Branham v. Teresa M. Miller. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ream Steckbeck Paint Co. v. Kyle W. Swartz and Swartz Brothers Construction Corp.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Mitchell J.R. and Pami E. Hunsberger, et al. Default judgment set aside and case ordered dismissed.
• The Commodore Corp. v. Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc.
• Judith G. and Charles C. Branham v. Teresa Caverley Miller.
• Kathy Puntarelli v. Vince and Betsy Williams, Lisa Fisher, Cheryl Grennes and Bart's Water Ski Center Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank v. John Paul Reid.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. v. Scott and Johanna L. Kelsey.
• MERS, as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Gary R. Shanklin.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. v. Steve E. and Melinda S. Fennimore.
• Washington Mutual Bank v. Robin L. Shipley, et al.
• Indiana Department of Revenue v. Walter A. Leach.
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Toni A. and Danny L. Willard, et al.
• Wells Fargo Bank, Minnesota, v. Nancy J. Nichols.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Laura Joan and Joseph Charles Hill. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. April 24.
• Gerry and Margie Hicks. April 26.
• Kimberly J. and Jason Hughes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to $56 per week in child support. May 2.
• Brandi and Joseph Schmitt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. May 2.
• Melissa B. and Jerry Ulmer. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. May 8.
• David R. Richter and Linda L. (former name Howard restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $32 per week in child support. May 9.
• Fred L. Holst Jr. and Teresa A. Weaver Holst. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay
$120 per week in child support. May 10.
• Jerri and Thomas Townsend. May 10.
• Lon and Ann Marie Baldridge. May 10.
• Lisa and Steven Tucker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. May 10.
• Billie Jo and Warren Scott Gareiss. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. May 10.
• Christina M. an Jonathon D. Bates. May 10.
• Lisa A. and Lewis X. Bennington. Mother awarded custody of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $305 per week in child support. May 13.
• Tony P. Castillo (being one and the same person as Saturinino Castillo) and Jody L. Castillo. May 14.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Thomas and Tacy Radowski.
• Darci M. and Scott E. Lutz.
Other Action
• Barbara and Jeffrey Sponseller v. Lewis O. McAllister. This case is ordered transferred to Allen County Superior Court.
• Brenda and Michael Macowan v. Justin Gerber and Westfield Insurance Co. This case is referred to mediation, with Dan Sigler presiding.
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 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.
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.
• Larry and Michelle Bartley, 104 Church St., Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,440. Debts: $51,189.
• Jeffery and Nancy Gordon, 3734 E. CR 650N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $140,788. Debts: $136,125.
• John Helton, 4729 Camp Shohola Drive, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $49,142. Debts: $58,584.
• Francis and Tabatha Meadows, 2770 N. CR 1050W, Etna Green. Chapter 13. Assets: $1,530. Debts: $24,127.
• James and Penny Railsback, 492 S. CR 900W, Etna Green. Chapter 13. Assets: $116,500. Debts: $185,920.
• Onda Shafer, 706 N. Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $115,350. Debts: $111,817.
• Lena Snyder, 7304 W. Bumblebee Blvd., Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $139,856. Debts: $158,047. [[In-content Ad]]
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