Times-Union Court News 05-25-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Tony Lee Beiler, 26, and Tracy Michelle Sell, 26, both of North Brook Boulevard, Warsaw.
• Chad Edward Laughlin, 19, and Manika Danyel Olinger, 20, both of South Caleb Court, Warsaw.
• Tim A. Graber, 35, and Amy C. Dornseifer, 32, both of East Doswell Boulevard, Cromwell.
• Boyd Philip Smith, 23, 15th Street, Winona Lake, and Krista Lynn Lantz, 21, Middlebury.
• Michael K. Lowe, 37, North Walnut Street, Rochester, and Cassandra L. Castle, 23, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Shawn Phillip Lancaster, 22, North Timberline Circle East, Warsaw, and Jill Renae Antonides, 23, Alpha Drive, Warsaw.
• Nick C. Hunsberger, 34, and Phyllis D. Mishler, 39, both of West CR 1250N, Milford.
• Jeremie Alonzo Slone, 22, and Stephanie Lynn Burish, 21, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw,.
• Tony Randle Schock, 28, and Miranda Louise Aldrich, 17, both of EMS R4B Lane, Pierceton.
• Douglas Eugene Crowe, 30, Lima, Ohio, and Christine Marie Richards, 33, Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• John David Miller, 21, and Nancy Ann Borkholder, 20, both of Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Francisco Herrera Salas, 20, and Violeta Oviedo Hernandez, 17, both of West Blue Heron Lane, Mentone.
• Matthew David Grimm, 24, Waterloo, Iowa, and Carrie Elizabeth Boger, 21, Grace Street, Winona Lake.
• Randy Lee Haddan, 34, and Lori A. Dawson, 38, both of South Union Street, Warsaw.
• Lee Gilbert Gabaldon Jr., 29, and Cynthia Dawn Seaberg, 26, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Armando Javier Garza, 20, and Maria Cristina Antu, 21, both of East CR 1300N, Syracuse.
• Barry Michael Andrew, 23, Kimal Drive, Warsaw, and Rebecca Joye Simkins, 22, Third Street, Winona Lake.
• Armando Cervantes, 23, and Tina Marie Mast, 23, both of West Market Street, Warsaw.
• Phillip Todd Metz, 25, and Stephanie Louise Crump, 22, both of Claypool.
• Eric Scot Swartzendruber, 23, North Ogden Point Drive, Syracuse, and Cortney Elizabeth Fryback, 23, Sunrise Drive, Syracuse.
• Anthony P. Geberin, 36, and Angela Lee Tillberry, 27, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Terrell E. Giddens, 49, and Janice L. Fisher, 52, both of EMS T13B Lane, Leesburg.
• Brian Lee Ross, 27, and Heather Marie Andrews, 21, both of North Colfax Street, Warsaw.
• Jessie Allen Geary, 30, and Juanita Lee Wilson, 29, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Scott Ryan Richey, 22, East Boydston Mill Drive, North Webster, and Anne Marie Smith, 21, North Cedar Point High Road, Syracuse.
• Jeremy Lee Young, 25, North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell, and Shauna Gayle Foster, 21, Ligonier.
• Jesse Daniel Bradley, 25, and Dawn Renee Morris, 28, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Peter Joseph Trolinger, 23, Sally Street, Warsaw, and Lori Jean Drexler, 24, Goshen.
• Ryan Daniel Becker, 21, and Tina Lynn Riddle, 26, both of South CR 400W, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Rentway awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Barr, $1,500, and William A. Lent, $374.20.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Albert L. Stricklin, $798.41, and Ryan M.Niccum, $1,256.03.
• Heyde Dental Clinic, PSC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Judy Yates, $35; Mark Davis, $147.90; and Julie R. Yoder, $323.10.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Steven A. Ramsey. Plaintiff awarded $250.07.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donald William Cochran, $2,194.13, and Alma A. and Edward J. Brewer, $373.62.
• Mark Strickfaden vs. Lee May. Plaintiff awarded $663.49.
• Anthony Scheffer vs. Marilyn Scheffer. Plaintiff awarded $657.15.
• James J. Conley vs. Lloyd Bailey and Carl Clevenger. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• North Central Indiana vs. Paul R. and Jenny R. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $7,023.90.
• Dennis K. Schaaf vs. Cynthia K. Routh. Plaintiff awarded $224.90.
• ACP Enterprises Inc. vs. Cindy Stamper. Plaintiff awarded $810.
• Sheila Burner vs. Larry A. Robertson. Plaintiff awarded $217.10.
• June Vanator vs. Lester Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,900.
• Keith Harris awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry A. Woodling, $902, and Connie Walter, $233.
• Jessie Sanchez vs. Dawn Sanchez. Plaintiff awarded $2,408.
• Bryon Berry vs. Beverly L. Dawson. Plaintiff awarded $1,572.80.
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 $125 in court costs:
False Informing - Fined $250 in April was Jennifer Palmer, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in February was Harry Meyers, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $124.50 in May was Ronald J. MacLagan, 52, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were O.C. Jarrell, 62, Pierceton; Kyle R. Perkins, 18, Warsaw; Jennifer S. Ashby, 18, Warsaw; Mary A. Brown, 18, Syracuse; and Robert E. Doyle, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Brady H. Ostrom, 18, Claypool; Jason C. Disher, 19, Bourbon; and Leticia Nunez, 31, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in March was Santiago P. Sanchez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Robert E. Brown, 29, North Manchester.
Fined $25 in April was Jeremy J. Todd, 20, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in May were Sam E. Cormany, 61, Warsaw; Joshua J. Fisher, 18, Leesburg; and Glenn S. Koerner, 58, North Webster.
Fined $12 in April were James A. Priser, 59, Claypool; Daniel L. Hamby, 28, Syracuse; Terry E. Wineland, 35, Warsaw; Christopher L. Hunter, 20, Warsaw; Chris M. Osborn, 35, Warsaw; Jonathan E. Rule, 21, Warsaw; Eric L. Pinkerton, 19, Milford; Theodore M. Grocke, 28, Warsaw; and Steven C. Foegley, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Robert L. Baker, 32, Mentone, and Lydia R. Hand, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January was Kenneth J. Morgan, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Daniel L. Spangle, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was Brad R. Kunce, 28, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in May were Roxane Henemyer, 40, Warsaw, and Edward T. Phillipp, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April were Anita L. Miller, 28, Warsaw; Joshua M. Berger, 18, Warsaw; Lorie A. Neeley, 36, Syracuse; and Anthony J. Lozier, 37, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Patricia L. Eldridge, 51, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Brett L. Conkle, 28, Akron (two counts), and Richard L. Ogle, 64, Rochester.
Fined $7 in April were Candy J. Johnson, 40, Warsaw; Melinda J. Garber, 18, Warsaw; Jerome S. Leedy, 30, Syracuse; Ryan D. Schlotterback, 17, Warsaw; Edward A. Cole, 20, Warsaw; Maria G. Huffman, 41, Pierceton; and Larry L. Stoner, 55, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in December was Jason J. Jucec, 21, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in May was William J. Young, 21, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in April was Jason L. Stabler, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was George W. Hickman, 68, North Webster.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Clinton G. Hursey, 22, Syracuse.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in May was Scott M. Anderson, 22, Leesburg.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Alan F. Myers, 44, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in April was Olivia D. Campbell, 16, Pierceton.
No Registration Certificate - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Benjamin S. Latham, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Charles R. Thomas, 28, Milford.
Fined $7 in March was James F. Martin, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Richard O. Piper, 43, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December were Chad H. Hartman, 28, Warsaw, and Donald B. Hawkins Jr., 23, Silver Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Chad H. Hartman, 28, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Shawna M. Hurt, 21, Silver Lake, and Ronald L. Strieby, 50, Syracuse.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Sam W. Markley, 31, Syracuse; (April) Jeffrey R. Kuc, 22, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest and court costs: Nicole Bunch, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, $1,195.70, and Lisa G. Hall, West Prairie Street, Warsaw, $1,287.20.
• AVCO Financial Services vs. Donald Adkins, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,875 due on promissory note, plus interest, $850 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Tammie Tusing vs. Thomas and Christie Fitzpatrick, South Meadow, Warsaw, and Wulliman Construction, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged defects not revealed in real estate purchase agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: William Philpot, Knox, $1,122.60; Jesse Allen, Knox, $2,139.13; Kristi Carr, Andrews, $2,051.86; and Carl Click, Ind. 331N, Bourbon, $1,240.
• CGU Insurance vs. Stephanie L. Crump, South CR 750W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $6,020.28 as paid to insured claimant, Gabriel M. Surma, after a Feb. 13, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of South Argonne Road and East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Cathy A. Wertenberger, vs. Robert J. Abernathy, South Oak Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $19,665.02 as paid to insured claimant, Abernathy, after a Dec. 20, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Emeline and Higbee streets, Milford. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Todd M. Flowers, vs. Tisha S. Bame, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,259.93 as paid to insured claimant, Flowers, after a May 21, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of East Center Street and Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Lawrence and Doris Thwait, vs. Dennis and Trudy Detwiler, CR 37, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,879.73 as paid to insured claimants, the Thwaits, after an Aug. 9, 1997, auto accident in Elkhart County. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of James R. Frantz vs. Georgina Ibarra, as next friend of Billie Jo Gonzalez, and Georgina Ibarra and Billie Jo Gonzalez, both of East Market Street, Warsaw, individually. Plaintiff seeks $8,050.33 as paid to insured claimant, Frantz, after a June 11, 1998, auto accident on Fox Farm Road. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Cindy Halferty, vs. Cathleen and Lyle Meeker, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw, as parents and guardians of Shawn Meeker, and Shawn Meeker, individually. Plaintiff seeks $4,909.89 as paid to insured claimant, Halferty, after a July 11, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Winona Avenue and Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Brian Rogers, vs. Krystal Richey, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,233.34 as paid to insured claimant, Rogers, after a June 9, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of South Detroit and Pope streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Dennis Head, vs. Barbara A. Tucker, North CR 500E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,342 as paid to insured claimant, Head, after a Jan. 13, 1998, auto accident on Ind. 13, North Webster. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Horace Mann Insurance Co. vs. John G. Goble, West Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate insured claimant, Amy Woodsmall, for damages resulting from a Feb. 21, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Market and Buffalo streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Roger W. and Rachael E. Hippenhamer, Columbia City, $5,403.02, and Shelly K. Isley, East CR 400S, Rochester, $2,684.22.
• Ace Financial Services vs. Daryl Shidler, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Charles Lewallen, Syracuse, $2,968.93, and Danny D. Reedy, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $5,647.87.
Marriage Dissolutions
Keller
Jacob Eugene Keller, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg, and Peggy Sue Keller, Wolf Lake.They were married April 17, 1992, and separated May 6, 1999. There is one minor child.
Morgan
Randall E. Morgan, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Nancy A. Morgan, Henderson Drive, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1992, and separated April 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Vallee
Steven Vallee, Millersburg, and Kathy Vallee, Cedar Lake. They were married May 17, 1996, and separated Feb. 6, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Rose R. Mitchuson, $5,389.65, and Joyce E. Taylor, $5,314.58.
• Wabash County Bureau Credit Union vs. Brian A. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,247.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Merchants Acceptance Inc. vs. Rick Dewayne and Jan Elaine Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $1,498.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bostwick-Braun Co. vs. Jeffery G. Beasley, doing business as A&A Industrial Pro Hardware, also known as A&A Pro Industrial Hardware, as A&A Industries and as A+A Industries. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $234,042, plus court costs and possession of collateral. Defendant awarded nothing in counterclaim.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Jenny Buhrt. Plaintiff awarded $3,275.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Robert R. Mansfield III. Plaintiff awarded $5,294.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Matthew Jones) vs. William C. Hood. Plaintiff awarded $2,955.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Kandi Harris. Plaintiff awarded $1,108.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Hurley State Bank, doing business as Helzberg Credit Plan, vs. Daniel Paul Earl. Plaintiff awarded $2,687.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Sonja S. Byrd.
• Kim D. Trader vs. Wilby's Inc. and Messmore Brothers Snow Removal. This case is dismissed against Messmore Brothers only and remains pending against Wilby's.
• Paul D. Refior, doing business as Refior Law Office, vs. Mark and Deb Miller.
• Rhonda Baldridge vs. Terry Stavedahl.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Stephanie L. and Anthony W. Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $101 per week in child support. May 7.
• Carol S. and John K. Delong. May. 13.
• Jack and Tena Helen Baldridge. May. 13.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ernest C. Poole vs. Mark and Janice Degroff, Doswell Boulevard, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $650 due for unpaid rent, plus pro-rated rent until he takes back possession of real estate and for $500 in attorney fees.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Tina D. Zolman, West Main Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $3,022.36 due on contact, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor in interest of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Louis L. and Frances L. Van Doren, et al. Plaintiff seeks $14,276.12 due on promissory note, plus interest, $3,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Haimbaugh Enterprises Inc. vs. Oxford House Inc., Oxford. Plaintiff seeks $9,692.21 due on contract, plus interest,attorney fees and court costs.
• Ed and Valerie Oliver vs. Pinnacle Homes Inc., Goshen. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for negligence performance of contract. They requests a trial by jury.
• Howard L. and Linda S. May vs. Victoria May, North CR 750E, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek visitation with their 5- and 3-year-old grandsons. The boys' father, Bryan L. May Sr., was the plaintiff's son and he is deceased.
• Aames Capital Corp. vs. Daniel J. and Kimberly S. Emery and Southern Pacific Funding Corp. Plaintiff seeks $67,795 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Charlie L. and Lorrie L. Cantrell, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and John Cantrell, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $7,183.78 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Derrick A. Leake vs. Gerald P. Hogan, East Patterson Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 2, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Motorists Insurance Companies, subrogee of JAM Marketing Inc., vs. Lisa Witters, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,669 for funds allegedly converted by Witters or, in the alternative, damages up to three times that amount, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Patricia Walker vs. Louis Perry, Roy Street, Winona Lake, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 6, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Warren Street and Old Road 30. Plaintiff also seeks, against Cincinnati Insurance, applicable medical payments and underinsured motorist company limits available to her, plus interest and court costs.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Juan and Axa Carbajal, Arbutus Trail, Warsaw, and Star Financial Bank, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $74,314.16 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Douglas R. and Sheila A. Green, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Jeffrey Moore, Kokomo. Plaintiff seeks $4,933.72 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Howard L. and Linda S. May vs. Sharon R. Stephens, West Henry Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek visitation with their 9-month-old granddaughter. The infant's father, Bryan L. May Sr., was the plaintiff's son and he is deceased.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brito
John R. and Sandra A. Brito, North Lake Street, Syracuse. They were married May 20, 1990, and separated May 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Estep
Billy Estep, Kosciusko County, and Danyelle D. Estep, East Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated March 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Harreld
Kellie J. Harreld, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake, and Harry E. Harreld III, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated March 28, 1999. There is one minor child.
Hoover
Dianne S. and Eugene Hoover, South Hansing Drive, Syracuse. They were married July 5, 1984, and separated May 19, 1999. There are three minor children.
McCarty
Michael D. and Diana L. McCarty, East CR 150N, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 2, 1994, and separated May 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Parcels
Kenneth Parcels, East High Circle Drive, Warsaw, and Jacqueline Parcels, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married April 24, 1976, and separated March 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Tennant
Wendy and Michael Tennant, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 24, 1998, and separated March 5, 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Eastlund Funeral Homes Inc. vs. Gary A. King. Plaintiff awarded $5,002.26 by default, plus court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. William and Amy Jenkins. Plaintiff awarded $6,132.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Louis L. and Debbie Caperoon, doing business as Family Auto Center, vs. Dealer Direct Acceptance Corp., also known as Auto Plus Advantage. Plaintiffs awarded $30,663.57 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Gail Mast vs. Gregory and Kelli De St. Jean, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title quieted.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jennifer Saylor) vs. Amanda R. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $2,475.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• City Bank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Thomas Richcreek. Plaintiff awarded $2,838.99 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Donald F. Richardson. Plaintiff awarded $119,127.06 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.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of the Homestead Mortgage Corp., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Paul J. and Jeannie D. Goodwin and McGuire Mortgage Co. Plaintiff awarded $84,049.84 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jeffrey A. Baker vs. Homer Schmucker, doing business as Gary's Mobile Home Sales. Summary judgment granted in favor of Schmucker.
• Jay Read vs. William J. Stoll; Yvette G. Gonzalez, also known as Yvette G. Stoll; and Mary J. Stoll. Plaintiff awarded $13,715 by default from Mary J. Stoll, plus interest.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Michael J. and Melissa Stout. Plaintiff awarded $67,190.65 by default, plus interest, 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 with prejudice:
• Richard E. Jr. and Saundra Schultz, individually and as natural parents and guardians of Rachelle L. and Richard Schultz III, vs. Dennis C. Turner. This case is dismissed after settlement of $20,000 was agreed upon as a compromise of a doubtful and disputed claim. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• John T. Goldner vs. Ernest A. Bastin and Gradex Inc.
• Logan Sr. and Shirley Combs vs. Douglas Keele. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael Edward and Linda Kay Baker. father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $28 per week in child support. May 5.
• Amy and Michael Robertson. Mother awarded custody of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $240 per week in child support. May. 5.
• Kelly R. and David L. Hochstetler. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $42 per week in child support. May. 7.
• Jennifer and Brian L. Richcreek. May 7.
• Sherry L. and Charles A. Woodling. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $185 per week in child support. May. 7.
• Paul F. and Belinda L. Snyder. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. May 10.
• Leslie and Louis Davis. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. May 10.
• Rita and Terry Wallen. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May. 10.
• Debra L. and Mitchell Rader. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $84 per week in child support. May 10.
• Verdonna and Charles R. Huey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $133 per week in child support. May 11.
• Malinda D. (former name Roth restored) and Jeffrey T. Webber. May 11.
• Corrina and David J. Gaff. May 12.
• Gladys D. and Travis Jinks. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 12.
• Terry Allan Besson and Ruby J. (former name Landrum restored). May 12.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Julie and Steven Frantz.
• Susan R. and Gary L. Johnson.
• Rachael and Robert Mast.
Other Action
• Martin A. Wood's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and substance abuse counseling only.
• Gary R. Prater's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Tony Lee Beiler, 26, and Tracy Michelle Sell, 26, both of North Brook Boulevard, Warsaw.
• Chad Edward Laughlin, 19, and Manika Danyel Olinger, 20, both of South Caleb Court, Warsaw.
• Tim A. Graber, 35, and Amy C. Dornseifer, 32, both of East Doswell Boulevard, Cromwell.
• Boyd Philip Smith, 23, 15th Street, Winona Lake, and Krista Lynn Lantz, 21, Middlebury.
• Michael K. Lowe, 37, North Walnut Street, Rochester, and Cassandra L. Castle, 23, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Shawn Phillip Lancaster, 22, North Timberline Circle East, Warsaw, and Jill Renae Antonides, 23, Alpha Drive, Warsaw.
• Nick C. Hunsberger, 34, and Phyllis D. Mishler, 39, both of West CR 1250N, Milford.
• Jeremie Alonzo Slone, 22, and Stephanie Lynn Burish, 21, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw,.
• Tony Randle Schock, 28, and Miranda Louise Aldrich, 17, both of EMS R4B Lane, Pierceton.
• Douglas Eugene Crowe, 30, Lima, Ohio, and Christine Marie Richards, 33, Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• John David Miller, 21, and Nancy Ann Borkholder, 20, both of Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Francisco Herrera Salas, 20, and Violeta Oviedo Hernandez, 17, both of West Blue Heron Lane, Mentone.
• Matthew David Grimm, 24, Waterloo, Iowa, and Carrie Elizabeth Boger, 21, Grace Street, Winona Lake.
• Randy Lee Haddan, 34, and Lori A. Dawson, 38, both of South Union Street, Warsaw.
• Lee Gilbert Gabaldon Jr., 29, and Cynthia Dawn Seaberg, 26, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Armando Javier Garza, 20, and Maria Cristina Antu, 21, both of East CR 1300N, Syracuse.
• Barry Michael Andrew, 23, Kimal Drive, Warsaw, and Rebecca Joye Simkins, 22, Third Street, Winona Lake.
• Armando Cervantes, 23, and Tina Marie Mast, 23, both of West Market Street, Warsaw.
• Phillip Todd Metz, 25, and Stephanie Louise Crump, 22, both of Claypool.
• Eric Scot Swartzendruber, 23, North Ogden Point Drive, Syracuse, and Cortney Elizabeth Fryback, 23, Sunrise Drive, Syracuse.
• Anthony P. Geberin, 36, and Angela Lee Tillberry, 27, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Terrell E. Giddens, 49, and Janice L. Fisher, 52, both of EMS T13B Lane, Leesburg.
• Brian Lee Ross, 27, and Heather Marie Andrews, 21, both of North Colfax Street, Warsaw.
• Jessie Allen Geary, 30, and Juanita Lee Wilson, 29, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Scott Ryan Richey, 22, East Boydston Mill Drive, North Webster, and Anne Marie Smith, 21, North Cedar Point High Road, Syracuse.
• Jeremy Lee Young, 25, North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell, and Shauna Gayle Foster, 21, Ligonier.
• Jesse Daniel Bradley, 25, and Dawn Renee Morris, 28, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Peter Joseph Trolinger, 23, Sally Street, Warsaw, and Lori Jean Drexler, 24, Goshen.
• Ryan Daniel Becker, 21, and Tina Lynn Riddle, 26, both of South CR 400W, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Rentway awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Barr, $1,500, and William A. Lent, $374.20.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Albert L. Stricklin, $798.41, and Ryan M.Niccum, $1,256.03.
• Heyde Dental Clinic, PSC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Judy Yates, $35; Mark Davis, $147.90; and Julie R. Yoder, $323.10.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Steven A. Ramsey. Plaintiff awarded $250.07.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donald William Cochran, $2,194.13, and Alma A. and Edward J. Brewer, $373.62.
• Mark Strickfaden vs. Lee May. Plaintiff awarded $663.49.
• Anthony Scheffer vs. Marilyn Scheffer. Plaintiff awarded $657.15.
• James J. Conley vs. Lloyd Bailey and Carl Clevenger. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• North Central Indiana vs. Paul R. and Jenny R. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $7,023.90.
• Dennis K. Schaaf vs. Cynthia K. Routh. Plaintiff awarded $224.90.
• ACP Enterprises Inc. vs. Cindy Stamper. Plaintiff awarded $810.
• Sheila Burner vs. Larry A. Robertson. Plaintiff awarded $217.10.
• June Vanator vs. Lester Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,900.
• Keith Harris awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry A. Woodling, $902, and Connie Walter, $233.
• Jessie Sanchez vs. Dawn Sanchez. Plaintiff awarded $2,408.
• Bryon Berry vs. Beverly L. Dawson. Plaintiff awarded $1,572.80.
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 $125 in court costs:
False Informing - Fined $250 in April was Jennifer Palmer, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in February was Harry Meyers, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $124.50 in May was Ronald J. MacLagan, 52, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were O.C. Jarrell, 62, Pierceton; Kyle R. Perkins, 18, Warsaw; Jennifer S. Ashby, 18, Warsaw; Mary A. Brown, 18, Syracuse; and Robert E. Doyle, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Brady H. Ostrom, 18, Claypool; Jason C. Disher, 19, Bourbon; and Leticia Nunez, 31, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in March was Santiago P. Sanchez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Robert E. Brown, 29, North Manchester.
Fined $25 in April was Jeremy J. Todd, 20, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in May were Sam E. Cormany, 61, Warsaw; Joshua J. Fisher, 18, Leesburg; and Glenn S. Koerner, 58, North Webster.
Fined $12 in April were James A. Priser, 59, Claypool; Daniel L. Hamby, 28, Syracuse; Terry E. Wineland, 35, Warsaw; Christopher L. Hunter, 20, Warsaw; Chris M. Osborn, 35, Warsaw; Jonathan E. Rule, 21, Warsaw; Eric L. Pinkerton, 19, Milford; Theodore M. Grocke, 28, Warsaw; and Steven C. Foegley, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Robert L. Baker, 32, Mentone, and Lydia R. Hand, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January was Kenneth J. Morgan, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Daniel L. Spangle, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was Brad R. Kunce, 28, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in May were Roxane Henemyer, 40, Warsaw, and Edward T. Phillipp, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April were Anita L. Miller, 28, Warsaw; Joshua M. Berger, 18, Warsaw; Lorie A. Neeley, 36, Syracuse; and Anthony J. Lozier, 37, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Patricia L. Eldridge, 51, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Brett L. Conkle, 28, Akron (two counts), and Richard L. Ogle, 64, Rochester.
Fined $7 in April were Candy J. Johnson, 40, Warsaw; Melinda J. Garber, 18, Warsaw; Jerome S. Leedy, 30, Syracuse; Ryan D. Schlotterback, 17, Warsaw; Edward A. Cole, 20, Warsaw; Maria G. Huffman, 41, Pierceton; and Larry L. Stoner, 55, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in December was Jason J. Jucec, 21, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in May was William J. Young, 21, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in April was Jason L. Stabler, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was George W. Hickman, 68, North Webster.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Clinton G. Hursey, 22, Syracuse.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in May was Scott M. Anderson, 22, Leesburg.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Alan F. Myers, 44, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in April was Olivia D. Campbell, 16, Pierceton.
No Registration Certificate - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Benjamin S. Latham, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Charles R. Thomas, 28, Milford.
Fined $7 in March was James F. Martin, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Richard O. Piper, 43, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December were Chad H. Hartman, 28, Warsaw, and Donald B. Hawkins Jr., 23, Silver Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Chad H. Hartman, 28, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Shawna M. Hurt, 21, Silver Lake, and Ronald L. Strieby, 50, Syracuse.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Sam W. Markley, 31, Syracuse; (April) Jeffrey R. Kuc, 22, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest and court costs: Nicole Bunch, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, $1,195.70, and Lisa G. Hall, West Prairie Street, Warsaw, $1,287.20.
• AVCO Financial Services vs. Donald Adkins, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,875 due on promissory note, plus interest, $850 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Tammie Tusing vs. Thomas and Christie Fitzpatrick, South Meadow, Warsaw, and Wulliman Construction, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged defects not revealed in real estate purchase agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: William Philpot, Knox, $1,122.60; Jesse Allen, Knox, $2,139.13; Kristi Carr, Andrews, $2,051.86; and Carl Click, Ind. 331N, Bourbon, $1,240.
• CGU Insurance vs. Stephanie L. Crump, South CR 750W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $6,020.28 as paid to insured claimant, Gabriel M. Surma, after a Feb. 13, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of South Argonne Road and East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Cathy A. Wertenberger, vs. Robert J. Abernathy, South Oak Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $19,665.02 as paid to insured claimant, Abernathy, after a Dec. 20, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Emeline and Higbee streets, Milford. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Todd M. Flowers, vs. Tisha S. Bame, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,259.93 as paid to insured claimant, Flowers, after a May 21, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of East Center Street and Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Lawrence and Doris Thwait, vs. Dennis and Trudy Detwiler, CR 37, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,879.73 as paid to insured claimants, the Thwaits, after an Aug. 9, 1997, auto accident in Elkhart County. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of James R. Frantz vs. Georgina Ibarra, as next friend of Billie Jo Gonzalez, and Georgina Ibarra and Billie Jo Gonzalez, both of East Market Street, Warsaw, individually. Plaintiff seeks $8,050.33 as paid to insured claimant, Frantz, after a June 11, 1998, auto accident on Fox Farm Road. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Cindy Halferty, vs. Cathleen and Lyle Meeker, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw, as parents and guardians of Shawn Meeker, and Shawn Meeker, individually. Plaintiff seeks $4,909.89 as paid to insured claimant, Halferty, after a July 11, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Winona Avenue and Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Brian Rogers, vs. Krystal Richey, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,233.34 as paid to insured claimant, Rogers, after a June 9, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of South Detroit and Pope streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Dennis Head, vs. Barbara A. Tucker, North CR 500E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,342 as paid to insured claimant, Head, after a Jan. 13, 1998, auto accident on Ind. 13, North Webster. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Horace Mann Insurance Co. vs. John G. Goble, West Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate insured claimant, Amy Woodsmall, for damages resulting from a Feb. 21, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Market and Buffalo streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Roger W. and Rachael E. Hippenhamer, Columbia City, $5,403.02, and Shelly K. Isley, East CR 400S, Rochester, $2,684.22.
• Ace Financial Services vs. Daryl Shidler, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Charles Lewallen, Syracuse, $2,968.93, and Danny D. Reedy, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $5,647.87.
Marriage Dissolutions
Keller
Jacob Eugene Keller, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg, and Peggy Sue Keller, Wolf Lake.They were married April 17, 1992, and separated May 6, 1999. There is one minor child.
Morgan
Randall E. Morgan, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Nancy A. Morgan, Henderson Drive, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1992, and separated April 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Vallee
Steven Vallee, Millersburg, and Kathy Vallee, Cedar Lake. They were married May 17, 1996, and separated Feb. 6, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Rose R. Mitchuson, $5,389.65, and Joyce E. Taylor, $5,314.58.
• Wabash County Bureau Credit Union vs. Brian A. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,247.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Merchants Acceptance Inc. vs. Rick Dewayne and Jan Elaine Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $1,498.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The Bostwick-Braun Co. vs. Jeffery G. Beasley, doing business as A&A Industrial Pro Hardware, also known as A&A Pro Industrial Hardware, as A&A Industries and as A+A Industries. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $234,042, plus court costs and possession of collateral. Defendant awarded nothing in counterclaim.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Jenny Buhrt. Plaintiff awarded $3,275.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Robert R. Mansfield III. Plaintiff awarded $5,294.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Matthew Jones) vs. William C. Hood. Plaintiff awarded $2,955.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Kandi Harris. Plaintiff awarded $1,108.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Hurley State Bank, doing business as Helzberg Credit Plan, vs. Daniel Paul Earl. Plaintiff awarded $2,687.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Sonja S. Byrd.
• Kim D. Trader vs. Wilby's Inc. and Messmore Brothers Snow Removal. This case is dismissed against Messmore Brothers only and remains pending against Wilby's.
• Paul D. Refior, doing business as Refior Law Office, vs. Mark and Deb Miller.
• Rhonda Baldridge vs. Terry Stavedahl.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Stephanie L. and Anthony W. Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $101 per week in child support. May 7.
• Carol S. and John K. Delong. May. 13.
• Jack and Tena Helen Baldridge. May. 13.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ernest C. Poole vs. Mark and Janice Degroff, Doswell Boulevard, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $650 due for unpaid rent, plus pro-rated rent until he takes back possession of real estate and for $500 in attorney fees.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Tina D. Zolman, West Main Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $3,022.36 due on contact, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor in interest of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Louis L. and Frances L. Van Doren, et al. Plaintiff seeks $14,276.12 due on promissory note, plus interest, $3,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Haimbaugh Enterprises Inc. vs. Oxford House Inc., Oxford. Plaintiff seeks $9,692.21 due on contract, plus interest,attorney fees and court costs.
• Ed and Valerie Oliver vs. Pinnacle Homes Inc., Goshen. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for negligence performance of contract. They requests a trial by jury.
• Howard L. and Linda S. May vs. Victoria May, North CR 750E, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek visitation with their 5- and 3-year-old grandsons. The boys' father, Bryan L. May Sr., was the plaintiff's son and he is deceased.
• Aames Capital Corp. vs. Daniel J. and Kimberly S. Emery and Southern Pacific Funding Corp. Plaintiff seeks $67,795 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Charlie L. and Lorrie L. Cantrell, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and John Cantrell, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $7,183.78 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Derrick A. Leake vs. Gerald P. Hogan, East Patterson Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 2, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Motorists Insurance Companies, subrogee of JAM Marketing Inc., vs. Lisa Witters, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,669 for funds allegedly converted by Witters or, in the alternative, damages up to three times that amount, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Patricia Walker vs. Louis Perry, Roy Street, Winona Lake, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 6, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Warren Street and Old Road 30. Plaintiff also seeks, against Cincinnati Insurance, applicable medical payments and underinsured motorist company limits available to her, plus interest and court costs.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Juan and Axa Carbajal, Arbutus Trail, Warsaw, and Star Financial Bank, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $74,314.16 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Douglas R. and Sheila A. Green, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Jeffrey Moore, Kokomo. Plaintiff seeks $4,933.72 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Howard L. and Linda S. May vs. Sharon R. Stephens, West Henry Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek visitation with their 9-month-old granddaughter. The infant's father, Bryan L. May Sr., was the plaintiff's son and he is deceased.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brito
John R. and Sandra A. Brito, North Lake Street, Syracuse. They were married May 20, 1990, and separated May 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Estep
Billy Estep, Kosciusko County, and Danyelle D. Estep, East Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 3, 1993, and separated March 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Harreld
Kellie J. Harreld, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake, and Harry E. Harreld III, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated March 28, 1999. There is one minor child.
Hoover
Dianne S. and Eugene Hoover, South Hansing Drive, Syracuse. They were married July 5, 1984, and separated May 19, 1999. There are three minor children.
McCarty
Michael D. and Diana L. McCarty, East CR 150N, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 2, 1994, and separated May 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Parcels
Kenneth Parcels, East High Circle Drive, Warsaw, and Jacqueline Parcels, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married April 24, 1976, and separated March 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Tennant
Wendy and Michael Tennant, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 24, 1998, and separated March 5, 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Eastlund Funeral Homes Inc. vs. Gary A. King. Plaintiff awarded $5,002.26 by default, plus court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. William and Amy Jenkins. Plaintiff awarded $6,132.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Louis L. and Debbie Caperoon, doing business as Family Auto Center, vs. Dealer Direct Acceptance Corp., also known as Auto Plus Advantage. Plaintiffs awarded $30,663.57 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Gail Mast vs. Gregory and Kelli De St. Jean, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title quieted.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jennifer Saylor) vs. Amanda R. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $2,475.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• City Bank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Thomas Richcreek. Plaintiff awarded $2,838.99 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Donald F. Richardson. Plaintiff awarded $119,127.06 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.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of the Homestead Mortgage Corp., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Paul J. and Jeannie D. Goodwin and McGuire Mortgage Co. Plaintiff awarded $84,049.84 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jeffrey A. Baker vs. Homer Schmucker, doing business as Gary's Mobile Home Sales. Summary judgment granted in favor of Schmucker.
• Jay Read vs. William J. Stoll; Yvette G. Gonzalez, also known as Yvette G. Stoll; and Mary J. Stoll. Plaintiff awarded $13,715 by default from Mary J. Stoll, plus interest.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Michael J. and Melissa Stout. Plaintiff awarded $67,190.65 by default, plus interest, 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 with prejudice:
• Richard E. Jr. and Saundra Schultz, individually and as natural parents and guardians of Rachelle L. and Richard Schultz III, vs. Dennis C. Turner. This case is dismissed after settlement of $20,000 was agreed upon as a compromise of a doubtful and disputed claim. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• John T. Goldner vs. Ernest A. Bastin and Gradex Inc.
• Logan Sr. and Shirley Combs vs. Douglas Keele. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael Edward and Linda Kay Baker. father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $28 per week in child support. May 5.
• Amy and Michael Robertson. Mother awarded custody of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $240 per week in child support. May. 5.
• Kelly R. and David L. Hochstetler. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $42 per week in child support. May. 7.
• Jennifer and Brian L. Richcreek. May 7.
• Sherry L. and Charles A. Woodling. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $185 per week in child support. May. 7.
• Paul F. and Belinda L. Snyder. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. May 10.
• Leslie and Louis Davis. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. May 10.
• Rita and Terry Wallen. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May. 10.
• Debra L. and Mitchell Rader. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $84 per week in child support. May 10.
• Verdonna and Charles R. Huey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $133 per week in child support. May 11.
• Malinda D. (former name Roth restored) and Jeffrey T. Webber. May 11.
• Corrina and David J. Gaff. May 12.
• Gladys D. and Travis Jinks. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 12.
• Terry Allan Besson and Ruby J. (former name Landrum restored). May 12.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Julie and Steven Frantz.
• Susan R. and Gary L. Johnson.
• Rachael and Robert Mast.
Other Action
• Martin A. Wood's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and substance abuse counseling only.
• Gary R. Prater's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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