Times-Union Court News 05-26-1998

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:
• Jeffrey Paul Miller, 44, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw, and Elizabeth Kay Pinnick, 38, South Circle Drive, Warsaw.
• Richard Leroy Page, 30, East CR 1300N, Milford, and Peggy Ann Burton, 20, Millersburg.
• Jordan Michael Pence, 27, and Rita Ann Jarock-Miller, 25, both of North CR 300E, Milford.
• Richard Grant Elledge, 22, Larwill, and Jilian Christie Woodard, 21, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake.
• Jason Lewis Meade, 21, and Tara Jo Tennant, 19, both of West Sunset Shore, Silver Lake.
• Jon Michael McGuire, 28, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg,and Carrieann Constance Hatcher, 20, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Randall Nelson, 43, and Chaddie L. Nelson, 43, both of Academy Court, Warsaw.
• Thomas M. Corbat, 52, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, and Loree A. Mench, 43, West Portland Drive, Syracuse.
• Benjamin Jay Mikel, 30, and Miranda Marcelle Lehman, 25, both of West Harrison Street, Mentone.
• Lewis Joseph Bisson, 46, Arthur Street, Warsaw, and Suzanne Lamontague, 32, Camille, Quebec, Canada.
• Daniel J. Conley, 50, and Pamela R. Porter, 41, both of West CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Franklin J. Hendrickson, 28, and Dianna L. Ragon, 42, both of South CR 800N, Warsaw.
• Ricky A. Davis, 33, and Deanna M. Shepherd, 27, both of East Lyon Street, Warsaw.
• Bobbie J. Davis, 39, and Alexandra Regina Jimenez, 29, both of East Sheridan Street, Warsaw.
• John A. Pursley, 35, and Marlene R. Bailey, 35, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Robert A. Orzechowski, 38, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster, and Melody Raline Grow, 36, East Arthur Street, Warsaw.
• Richard G. Meyer, 35, Antwerp, Ohio, and Misty Lynn Stinson, 22, U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• William Edward Kovach, 27, and Wendy Marie Foster, 20, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• James William Benefiel, 23, and Christina Denise Jones, 21, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse.
• Chanpheng Sourivong, 26, Elkhart, and Kham Pheth Oudomsack, 23, North CR 700E, Leesburg.
• William M. Omara, 38, and Darla K. Beans, 40, both of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• Phillip Lee Grubbs, 37, and Valerie Jean Hair, 43, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Christopher Lee Robinson, 22, and Julie Kaye Clay, 26, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Marvin Wallace Perry, 26, and Ada Rene Nelson, 19, both of East Seneca Lane, Cromwell.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Marlene R. and Leona M. Bailey, $7,092.26, and Nathan and Crystal Wortinger, $6,539.63.
• Maxwelton Golf Club vs. Richard Theobald. Plaintiff awarded $1,123.89.
• Crystal Flash Petroleum awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Rodney Wayne McGowan, $445.76, and David W. Hyde, $214.36.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Jenny R. Addair Mullins, $2,750.11; Wade E. and Bobbie Starkey, $1,755.12; Cristine D. Miller, $2,189.67; Becky Baldridge, $751.76; and Melissa Christian, $290.10.
• Clinical Gynecology Inc. awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Donna S. Banghart, $109.81, and Corliss Jefferson, $250.41.
• William and Vera Neeley vs. Eastgate Manor Apartments. Plaintiffs awarded $1,094.
• Shamrock Village vs. Mark Shafer. Plaintiff awarded $367.
• Gene Wagaman vs. Franklin Hibsham. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• McKenzie Check Advance awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Harry P. Johnson, $153.50; Rick Hetler, $334.50; Beth Keyes, $214.50; Richard Slater, $288.50; Rita Wallen, $214.50; Charles C. Harris, $111.50; James Kellogg, $194.50; Chris Lenfesty, $214.50; and Robert J. Sears, $245.50.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Greg McCory. Plaintiff awarded $970.
• Eddie and Patti Craft vs. Josaun L. Ford. Plaintiffs awarded $1,453.05.
• Eric Hiers vs. James Bell. Plaintiff awarded $1,362.38.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopedics, awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Jaime Jasso, $227.14, and Jon Croghan, $2,964.
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Adam Overmeyer, $665.07; Clinton Hubler, $930; Rhonda Baldridge, $416; Javier Cantu, $425; and Laura J. Gilbert-Jane, $605.

Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in April and sentenced to six days in jail was Bennie Keyes, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Ronald Maclagan, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Inocencio Crespo, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Cheryl Mock, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in November and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Peter Ratcliffe, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Shane Wireman, North Manchester, and Gary Powers, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Joseph Runyon, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Melaine Waddle, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Kevin Perkins, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Isais Quintanilla, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Daniel House, Warsaw.
Fined $50.50 in May 1997, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Patrick Blocher, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April was Ronnie Baldridge, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in July was Michael Ousley, Rochester.
Fined $50 in May 1997 was Daniel Haab, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only in May 1997) and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Reynaldo Pena, Milford.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $124.50 and license suspended 90 days was Holiver Capulin, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in June and license suspended 180 days was Armando Maruffo, Warsaw.
Interim Plate Violation - Fined $25 in October was Antonio Silverstre, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April were Dustin Boggs, Cromwell; Rusty Jefferson, Syracuse; Eric Bowman, Pierceton; Trenton Walls, Pierceton; Samuel Saladana, Warsaw; Kyle Hackworth, Warsaw; and Ryan Hilgenberg, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in January were Denise Bradshaw, Leesburg, and Lazaro Juarez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Sterling Templeton, Leesburg.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against Daniel Hernandez, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April were Max Lechtenberger, Leesburg, and Sheila Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Michael Patton, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Charles Haywood, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against Daniel Hernandez, Milford.
Minor In A Tavern - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Trenton Walls, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in April and license suspended 180 days was Kyle Hackworth, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in February and license suspended 180 days was Travis Hogle, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in August and license suspended 180 days was Rodney Castle, Claypool.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $250 in March and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Kevin Swain, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Kelley Hairrell, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May 1997 and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Lynn Miller, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in March was Nicholas Himes, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in November was John Brown, Warsaw.
Fined $1 in June was Johnny Salisbury, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Robert Mast, Mentone.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in March was Scott Owens, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Phillip Snyder, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Paula Christ, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Ronald Spurgeon, Warsaw.
Improperly Tagging Deer - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Edwin Maclellan, Winona Lake.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $25 in December was Stephen Cartwright, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $75 in November and sentenced to six days in jail was Aaron Miller, Akron.
Judgment (court costs only) against in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Daniel Hernandez, Milford.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $25 in October and sentenced to five days in jail was Jamie Elijah, Leesburg.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Judgment (court costs only) in August against and sentenced to six days in jail was Daniel House, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in May were Shanda J. Gochenour, 21, Warsaw, and Thomas L. Baldridge, 39, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in April were Victor L. Howey, 36, Milford; Stephen L. Adams, 49, Nappanee; Joshua D. Crawford, 18, Pierceton; Joshua R. Brown, 19, Syracuse; Brent B. Reynolds, 21, Pierceton; Nancy A. Wiles, 52, North Webster; and Lee M. Wahl, 19, North Webster.
Fined $27 in March were Joseph B. Richards, 22, Syracuse, and Victoria L. Rice, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in April was Barbara E. Mikesell, 51, Rochester.
Fined $12 in May were Debra S. McLaughlin, 42, Warsaw, and Marta R. Konkle, 58, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Ina J. Mast, 56, Pierceton; Jerry L. Fancil, 59, Warsaw; Christine S. Huffman, 29, Warsaw; Ruiz J. Juventino, 20, Winona Lake; Erin M. Griffith, 18, Syracuse; Craig A. Thomas, 18, Warsaw; Leisa A. Slater, 31, Pierceton; Joshua T. Coplen, 17, Warsaw; Troy G. Gill, 22, Warsaw; Hadley E. Gill, 18, Warsaw; and Gerald R. Chabot, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Anthony M. Hoover, 18, Syracuse; Kevin R. Johnson, 26, Syracuse; Colleen M. Godfrey, 30, Leesburg; and Mistie D. Beach, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in May was Belinda D. Carr, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Stephanie Bess, 18, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May was Jonathan P. Scott, 16, Claypool.
Fined $7 in April were Shane J. Yoder, 19, Syracuse, and Alan C. Green, 46, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Sheila A. Spaw, 27, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in January was Pamela C. Miller, 24, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in April was Maryalice B. Kelly, 47, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Headgear - Fined $7 in April was Brian A. Whiteneck, 23, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April was Clifford Daugherty, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Clifford Daugherty, 17, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in April was Pamela M. Pletcher, 49, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April was Anthony M. Hoover, 18, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Patrick J. Cox, 23, Leesburg; Diane L. Wilson, 42, Warsaw; Stephen Edward Cartwright, 18, Warsaw; Kenneth G. Shepherd, 34, Pierceton; and Belissa A. Beucler, 19, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Sheila Miller, Warsaw; (October) Jamie Elijah, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - (March) Audrey Eldridge, Warsaw; (August) John Daring, Pierceton.
Disorderly Conduct - (December) Kenneth Jordan, Milford.
Driving While Intoxicated - (December) John Garber, Winona Lake.
Criminal Conversion - (December) Chris Hall, Syracuse; (July) Nathan Olinger, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (December) Neal Pass, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (September) Jerry Ervin, Cromwell.
Reckless Driving - (September) Jerry Ervin, Cromwell.
Public Intoxication - (August) Daniel House, Winona Lake; Rodney Castle, Claypool; (May 1997) Lynn Miller, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - (June) Larry Carrigan, Warsaw.

Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Raymond E. Doss, 27, Milford.

Superior Court I
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. vs. Brandie Heckman, EMS T15A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $5,225.96 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Dorian Carpenter, doing business as Carpenter Construction, vs. Bob E. and Teresa Hurley, East Wooster Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,728.64 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Craft Laboratories Inc. vs. Bryan Kerrigan, East CR $50N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $14,936.73 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Providian National Bank vs. Robert N. Surber, South CR 750E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $5,144.43 due on agreement, plus court cost.
• Mansfield Metro Credit Union vs. William D. and Jacqueline D. Clapp, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,510.70 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First American Title Insurance Co. vs. Norman L. and Rozella M. Tinkey, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $105,919.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Amerus Bank, as assignee of the CIT Group/Consumer Finance Inc., vs. Lennie Lee and Sandra Kay Young, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $54,831.71 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. vs. David L. Daniels, South Hickory Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,617.67 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Jimmy W. Bolinger, Parker Street, Warsaw, $7,377.77; William F. and Mary J. Kain, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $3,385.12; and Thomas E. and Sue Meade, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $3,157.66.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Michael J. Wills, South CR 300E, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,096.08 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bayne
April R. Bayne, Pierceton, and Jarion Todd Bayne, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 9, 1997, and separated April 2, 1998. There is one minor child.
Geiger
Kelly A. and Brian Geiger, EMS B22 Lane, Pierceton. They were married July 7, 1984, and separated May 11, 1998. 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
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgment noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Dean Alto, $1,495.50, and Nathan C. Cook, $1,220.60.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopedics, vs. Daniel W. Lees and Ginger Abbs. Plaintiff awarded $560, plus court costs and interest.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Kenneth P. Kelley. Plaintiff awarded $3,403.95 by default, plus $2,120 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Phyllis A. Knisley. Plaintiff awarded $3,296.75, plus interest and court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, vs. Rebecca Kimmel. Plaintiff awarded $3,014.60 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Garry W. and Lisa M. Nichols. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. May 13.
• Timothy J. and Andrea Conley. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $126 per week in child support. May 14.
• Lee Allen and Jamie Price. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $130 per week in child support. May 18.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John Leonard vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks a modification of the BZA's decision to deny a request for a variance and exception.
• State of Indiana vs. Christopher A. and April Young, Laketon. Plaintiff seeks $863.50 to compensate for damage to real estate as the result of an auto accident in Kosciusko County.
• Triden Construction Supply Inc. vs. Victor Hagar, doing business as ATP Construction and Paramount Homes. Plaintiff seeks $7,844 due on account, plus court costs.
• Keybank National Association vs. Shalan J., James D. and Oralia P. Kidd, North CR 200E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $7,977.04 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Services Inc. vs. William Barth and Tammy Walls, both of Old Ind. 15S, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $616.16 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Homeside Lendings Inc., formerly known as Barnett Mortgage Co., doing business as Loan American Financial Corp., vs. Harvey and Beverly C. Goen, Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and Bank One Merrillville/NA. Plaintiff seeks $40,969.65 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.
• George E. and Martha Klinger vs. Donald M. Shepherd and Jim L. Hill, both of Ligonier. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 15, 1996, auto accident on County Farm Road. Plaintiffs also seek interest, court costs and punitive damages, and request a trial by jury.
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Katina R. and David B. Salyer, West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $78,931 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Slone
Kathy L. Slone, West Jackson Street, Mentone, and Ervin G. Slone, Mentone. They were married Oct. 31, 1984, and separated April 19, 1998. There are two minor children.
Blue
Kami L. Blue, Atwood, and Chad D. Blue, North Bonestead Road, Silver Lake. They were married July 4, 1997, and separated Dec. 27, 1997. There are no minor children.
Smalley
Christ and Kim Smalley, South Verna Street, Claypool. They were married May 7, 1992, and separated May 20, 1998. There is one minor child.
Ryall
Toni A. Ryall, East Market Street, Nappanee, and Daniel Lee Ryall, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. They were married Oct. 16, 1996, and separated May 11, 1998. There is one minor child.
Conley
Teresa L. Conley, Wayside Court, Warsaw, and Byron Conley, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 24, 1990, and separated in May 1998. There are no minor children.
Garcia
Salvador Garcia, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Ana Emely Garcia, address unknown. They were married July 9 of a year not indicated and separated Jan 15 of a year not indicated. There are no minor children.
Hardesty
Tammy Jo Hardesty, North Webster, and Rodney Roy Hardesty, Payne, Ohio. They were married Feb. 14, 1995, and separated May 15, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana vs. James T. and Marie L. Arnett. Plaintiff awarded $9,122.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Kenneth and Sara Zollinger. Plaintiff awarded $1,538.31 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Bill R. Edwards. Plaintiff awarded $1,179.94 by default, plus court costs.
• ContiMortgage Corp. vs. Dale and Barbara Snodgrass. Plaintiff awarded $55,419.76 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Stonecreek Homes Inc. vs. Darryl E. and Tina M. Sitek. Plaintiff awarded immediate possession of mobile home, $945 in attorney fees, court costs, costs of the sale and repair of mobile home and a deficiency judgment if sale does not cover expenses.
• Jason Nolin vs. Tim Rutledge. Plaintiff awarded $600.
• Trustees of Indiana University vs. Helina K. Busz. Plaintiff awarded $1,301.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• ContiMortgage Corp. vs. Russel and Norma J. Whetten and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff awarded $65,335.31 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.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Dwayne Kitson and Patsy Hatfield, now known as Patsy A. Koser. Plaintiff awarded $43,962.25, plus court costs, 4800 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. Hobart McCleese. Plaintiff awarded $5,370.74 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
Bobby E. and Roberta K. Gregory vs.Max R. Long.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Michael and Heidi L. Ousley vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc., Jeffrey A. Owens and Redman Homes Inc.
• James A. and Della E. Robinson vs. Linda Mumma and United Farm Bureau Insurance Co.
• Steven Balazs vs. American Home Centers.
• The estate of Steven Reichel Jr., by Suzanne Reichel, personal representative, vs. the estate of Tausha Lambright and Ford Motor Co. This case is dismissed against the Lambright estate only and remains pending against Ford.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. John J. Baker, also known as John Joseph Baker, et al.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Michael W. Swick.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michele (former name Sexton restored) and Enrique Salinas. May 6.
• Claude David and Loretta Lynn Mullins. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Child support entered in another action. May 6.
• Laura C. and Donald Stogsdill. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. May 7.
• Barbara Ann (former name Fetty restored) and Dominic E. Biassini. May 8.
• Jordon and Teena Pence. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $131 per week in child support. May 12.
• Frederic E. and Donna M. Hossler. May 13.
• Arthur K. and Donna J. Skeadas. May 14.
• Heather J. (former name Brown restored) and Gregory A. Colt II. May 14.
• Teri J. and Monte W. Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $102 per week in child support. May 15.
• Vickie (former name Krajewski restored) and Gary Cowan. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $324 per week in child support. May 15.
• Harry Phillip and Lillie Lavonne Johnson. May 18.
• Linda L. (former name Burchett restored) and Darrell Hall. May 18.
• Maria D. and Rigoberto Nunez. Mother awarded custody of couple's two children. Father ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. May 18.
• Diana (former name Thomas restored) and Robert W. Senff. May 19.
• Melody Jolayne (former name Ray restored) and Jerry Wayne Sanders. May 19.
• Kim and Linda Wood. May 19.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Dottie L. and Vince E. Slone.
• Monica Lee and Stacey Lee Collings. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jeffrey Paul Miller, 44, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw, and Elizabeth Kay Pinnick, 38, South Circle Drive, Warsaw.
• Richard Leroy Page, 30, East CR 1300N, Milford, and Peggy Ann Burton, 20, Millersburg.
• Jordan Michael Pence, 27, and Rita Ann Jarock-Miller, 25, both of North CR 300E, Milford.
• Richard Grant Elledge, 22, Larwill, and Jilian Christie Woodard, 21, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake.
• Jason Lewis Meade, 21, and Tara Jo Tennant, 19, both of West Sunset Shore, Silver Lake.
• Jon Michael McGuire, 28, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg,and Carrieann Constance Hatcher, 20, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Randall Nelson, 43, and Chaddie L. Nelson, 43, both of Academy Court, Warsaw.
• Thomas M. Corbat, 52, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, and Loree A. Mench, 43, West Portland Drive, Syracuse.
• Benjamin Jay Mikel, 30, and Miranda Marcelle Lehman, 25, both of West Harrison Street, Mentone.
• Lewis Joseph Bisson, 46, Arthur Street, Warsaw, and Suzanne Lamontague, 32, Camille, Quebec, Canada.
• Daniel J. Conley, 50, and Pamela R. Porter, 41, both of West CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Franklin J. Hendrickson, 28, and Dianna L. Ragon, 42, both of South CR 800N, Warsaw.
• Ricky A. Davis, 33, and Deanna M. Shepherd, 27, both of East Lyon Street, Warsaw.
• Bobbie J. Davis, 39, and Alexandra Regina Jimenez, 29, both of East Sheridan Street, Warsaw.
• John A. Pursley, 35, and Marlene R. Bailey, 35, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Robert A. Orzechowski, 38, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster, and Melody Raline Grow, 36, East Arthur Street, Warsaw.
• Richard G. Meyer, 35, Antwerp, Ohio, and Misty Lynn Stinson, 22, U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• William Edward Kovach, 27, and Wendy Marie Foster, 20, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• James William Benefiel, 23, and Christina Denise Jones, 21, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse.
• Chanpheng Sourivong, 26, Elkhart, and Kham Pheth Oudomsack, 23, North CR 700E, Leesburg.
• William M. Omara, 38, and Darla K. Beans, 40, both of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• Phillip Lee Grubbs, 37, and Valerie Jean Hair, 43, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Christopher Lee Robinson, 22, and Julie Kaye Clay, 26, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Marvin Wallace Perry, 26, and Ada Rene Nelson, 19, both of East Seneca Lane, Cromwell.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Marlene R. and Leona M. Bailey, $7,092.26, and Nathan and Crystal Wortinger, $6,539.63.
• Maxwelton Golf Club vs. Richard Theobald. Plaintiff awarded $1,123.89.
• Crystal Flash Petroleum awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Rodney Wayne McGowan, $445.76, and David W. Hyde, $214.36.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Jenny R. Addair Mullins, $2,750.11; Wade E. and Bobbie Starkey, $1,755.12; Cristine D. Miller, $2,189.67; Becky Baldridge, $751.76; and Melissa Christian, $290.10.
• Clinical Gynecology Inc. awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Donna S. Banghart, $109.81, and Corliss Jefferson, $250.41.
• William and Vera Neeley vs. Eastgate Manor Apartments. Plaintiffs awarded $1,094.
• Shamrock Village vs. Mark Shafer. Plaintiff awarded $367.
• Gene Wagaman vs. Franklin Hibsham. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• McKenzie Check Advance awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Harry P. Johnson, $153.50; Rick Hetler, $334.50; Beth Keyes, $214.50; Richard Slater, $288.50; Rita Wallen, $214.50; Charles C. Harris, $111.50; James Kellogg, $194.50; Chris Lenfesty, $214.50; and Robert J. Sears, $245.50.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Greg McCory. Plaintiff awarded $970.
• Eddie and Patti Craft vs. Josaun L. Ford. Plaintiffs awarded $1,453.05.
• Eric Hiers vs. James Bell. Plaintiff awarded $1,362.38.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopedics, awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Jaime Jasso, $227.14, and Jon Croghan, $2,964.
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted from the following people: Adam Overmeyer, $665.07; Clinton Hubler, $930; Rhonda Baldridge, $416; Javier Cantu, $425; and Laura J. Gilbert-Jane, $605.

Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in April and sentenced to six days in jail was Bennie Keyes, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Ronald Maclagan, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Inocencio Crespo, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Cheryl Mock, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in November and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Peter Ratcliffe, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Shane Wireman, North Manchester, and Gary Powers, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Joseph Runyon, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Melaine Waddle, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Kevin Perkins, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Isais Quintanilla, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Daniel House, Warsaw.
Fined $50.50 in May 1997, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Patrick Blocher, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April was Ronnie Baldridge, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in July was Michael Ousley, Rochester.
Fined $50 in May 1997 was Daniel Haab, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only in May 1997) and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Reynaldo Pena, Milford.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $124.50 and license suspended 90 days was Holiver Capulin, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in June and license suspended 180 days was Armando Maruffo, Warsaw.
Interim Plate Violation - Fined $25 in October was Antonio Silverstre, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April were Dustin Boggs, Cromwell; Rusty Jefferson, Syracuse; Eric Bowman, Pierceton; Trenton Walls, Pierceton; Samuel Saladana, Warsaw; Kyle Hackworth, Warsaw; and Ryan Hilgenberg, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in January were Denise Bradshaw, Leesburg, and Lazaro Juarez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Sterling Templeton, Leesburg.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against Daniel Hernandez, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April were Max Lechtenberger, Leesburg, and Sheila Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Michael Patton, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Charles Haywood, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against Daniel Hernandez, Milford.
Minor In A Tavern - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Trenton Walls, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in April and license suspended 180 days was Kyle Hackworth, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in February and license suspended 180 days was Travis Hogle, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in August and license suspended 180 days was Rodney Castle, Claypool.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $250 in March and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Kevin Swain, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Kelley Hairrell, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May 1997 and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Lynn Miller, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in March was Nicholas Himes, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in November was John Brown, Warsaw.
Fined $1 in June was Johnny Salisbury, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Robert Mast, Mentone.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in March was Scott Owens, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Phillip Snyder, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Paula Christ, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Ronald Spurgeon, Warsaw.
Improperly Tagging Deer - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Edwin Maclellan, Winona Lake.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $25 in December was Stephen Cartwright, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $75 in November and sentenced to six days in jail was Aaron Miller, Akron.
Judgment (court costs only) against in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Daniel Hernandez, Milford.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $25 in October and sentenced to five days in jail was Jamie Elijah, Leesburg.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Judgment (court costs only) in August against and sentenced to six days in jail was Daniel House, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in May were Shanda J. Gochenour, 21, Warsaw, and Thomas L. Baldridge, 39, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in April were Victor L. Howey, 36, Milford; Stephen L. Adams, 49, Nappanee; Joshua D. Crawford, 18, Pierceton; Joshua R. Brown, 19, Syracuse; Brent B. Reynolds, 21, Pierceton; Nancy A. Wiles, 52, North Webster; and Lee M. Wahl, 19, North Webster.
Fined $27 in March were Joseph B. Richards, 22, Syracuse, and Victoria L. Rice, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in April was Barbara E. Mikesell, 51, Rochester.
Fined $12 in May were Debra S. McLaughlin, 42, Warsaw, and Marta R. Konkle, 58, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Ina J. Mast, 56, Pierceton; Jerry L. Fancil, 59, Warsaw; Christine S. Huffman, 29, Warsaw; Ruiz J. Juventino, 20, Winona Lake; Erin M. Griffith, 18, Syracuse; Craig A. Thomas, 18, Warsaw; Leisa A. Slater, 31, Pierceton; Joshua T. Coplen, 17, Warsaw; Troy G. Gill, 22, Warsaw; Hadley E. Gill, 18, Warsaw; and Gerald R. Chabot, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Anthony M. Hoover, 18, Syracuse; Kevin R. Johnson, 26, Syracuse; Colleen M. Godfrey, 30, Leesburg; and Mistie D. Beach, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in May was Belinda D. Carr, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Stephanie Bess, 18, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May was Jonathan P. Scott, 16, Claypool.
Fined $7 in April were Shane J. Yoder, 19, Syracuse, and Alan C. Green, 46, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Sheila A. Spaw, 27, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in January was Pamela C. Miller, 24, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in April was Maryalice B. Kelly, 47, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Headgear - Fined $7 in April was Brian A. Whiteneck, 23, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April was Clifford Daugherty, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Clifford Daugherty, 17, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in April was Pamela M. Pletcher, 49, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April was Anthony M. Hoover, 18, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Patrick J. Cox, 23, Leesburg; Diane L. Wilson, 42, Warsaw; Stephen Edward Cartwright, 18, Warsaw; Kenneth G. Shepherd, 34, Pierceton; and Belissa A. Beucler, 19, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Sheila Miller, Warsaw; (October) Jamie Elijah, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - (March) Audrey Eldridge, Warsaw; (August) John Daring, Pierceton.
Disorderly Conduct - (December) Kenneth Jordan, Milford.
Driving While Intoxicated - (December) John Garber, Winona Lake.
Criminal Conversion - (December) Chris Hall, Syracuse; (July) Nathan Olinger, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (December) Neal Pass, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (September) Jerry Ervin, Cromwell.
Reckless Driving - (September) Jerry Ervin, Cromwell.
Public Intoxication - (August) Daniel House, Winona Lake; Rodney Castle, Claypool; (May 1997) Lynn Miller, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - (June) Larry Carrigan, Warsaw.

Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Raymond E. Doss, 27, Milford.

Superior Court I
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. vs. Brandie Heckman, EMS T15A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $5,225.96 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Dorian Carpenter, doing business as Carpenter Construction, vs. Bob E. and Teresa Hurley, East Wooster Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,728.64 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Craft Laboratories Inc. vs. Bryan Kerrigan, East CR $50N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $14,936.73 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Providian National Bank vs. Robert N. Surber, South CR 750E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $5,144.43 due on agreement, plus court cost.
• Mansfield Metro Credit Union vs. William D. and Jacqueline D. Clapp, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,510.70 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First American Title Insurance Co. vs. Norman L. and Rozella M. Tinkey, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $105,919.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Amerus Bank, as assignee of the CIT Group/Consumer Finance Inc., vs. Lennie Lee and Sandra Kay Young, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $54,831.71 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. vs. David L. Daniels, South Hickory Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,617.67 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Jimmy W. Bolinger, Parker Street, Warsaw, $7,377.77; William F. and Mary J. Kain, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $3,385.12; and Thomas E. and Sue Meade, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $3,157.66.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Michael J. Wills, South CR 300E, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,096.08 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bayne
April R. Bayne, Pierceton, and Jarion Todd Bayne, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 9, 1997, and separated April 2, 1998. There is one minor child.
Geiger
Kelly A. and Brian Geiger, EMS B22 Lane, Pierceton. They were married July 7, 1984, and separated May 11, 1998. 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
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgment noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Dean Alto, $1,495.50, and Nathan C. Cook, $1,220.60.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopedics, vs. Daniel W. Lees and Ginger Abbs. Plaintiff awarded $560, plus court costs and interest.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Kenneth P. Kelley. Plaintiff awarded $3,403.95 by default, plus $2,120 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Phyllis A. Knisley. Plaintiff awarded $3,296.75, plus interest and court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, vs. Rebecca Kimmel. Plaintiff awarded $3,014.60 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Garry W. and Lisa M. Nichols. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. May 13.
• Timothy J. and Andrea Conley. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $126 per week in child support. May 14.
• Lee Allen and Jamie Price. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $130 per week in child support. May 18.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John Leonard vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks a modification of the BZA's decision to deny a request for a variance and exception.
• State of Indiana vs. Christopher A. and April Young, Laketon. Plaintiff seeks $863.50 to compensate for damage to real estate as the result of an auto accident in Kosciusko County.
• Triden Construction Supply Inc. vs. Victor Hagar, doing business as ATP Construction and Paramount Homes. Plaintiff seeks $7,844 due on account, plus court costs.
• Keybank National Association vs. Shalan J., James D. and Oralia P. Kidd, North CR 200E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $7,977.04 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Services Inc. vs. William Barth and Tammy Walls, both of Old Ind. 15S, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $616.16 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Homeside Lendings Inc., formerly known as Barnett Mortgage Co., doing business as Loan American Financial Corp., vs. Harvey and Beverly C. Goen, Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and Bank One Merrillville/NA. Plaintiff seeks $40,969.65 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.
• George E. and Martha Klinger vs. Donald M. Shepherd and Jim L. Hill, both of Ligonier. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 15, 1996, auto accident on County Farm Road. Plaintiffs also seek interest, court costs and punitive damages, and request a trial by jury.
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Katina R. and David B. Salyer, West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $78,931 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Slone
Kathy L. Slone, West Jackson Street, Mentone, and Ervin G. Slone, Mentone. They were married Oct. 31, 1984, and separated April 19, 1998. There are two minor children.
Blue
Kami L. Blue, Atwood, and Chad D. Blue, North Bonestead Road, Silver Lake. They were married July 4, 1997, and separated Dec. 27, 1997. There are no minor children.
Smalley
Christ and Kim Smalley, South Verna Street, Claypool. They were married May 7, 1992, and separated May 20, 1998. There is one minor child.
Ryall
Toni A. Ryall, East Market Street, Nappanee, and Daniel Lee Ryall, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. They were married Oct. 16, 1996, and separated May 11, 1998. There is one minor child.
Conley
Teresa L. Conley, Wayside Court, Warsaw, and Byron Conley, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 24, 1990, and separated in May 1998. There are no minor children.
Garcia
Salvador Garcia, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Ana Emely Garcia, address unknown. They were married July 9 of a year not indicated and separated Jan 15 of a year not indicated. There are no minor children.
Hardesty
Tammy Jo Hardesty, North Webster, and Rodney Roy Hardesty, Payne, Ohio. They were married Feb. 14, 1995, and separated May 15, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana vs. James T. and Marie L. Arnett. Plaintiff awarded $9,122.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Kenneth and Sara Zollinger. Plaintiff awarded $1,538.31 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Bill R. Edwards. Plaintiff awarded $1,179.94 by default, plus court costs.
• ContiMortgage Corp. vs. Dale and Barbara Snodgrass. Plaintiff awarded $55,419.76 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Stonecreek Homes Inc. vs. Darryl E. and Tina M. Sitek. Plaintiff awarded immediate possession of mobile home, $945 in attorney fees, court costs, costs of the sale and repair of mobile home and a deficiency judgment if sale does not cover expenses.
• Jason Nolin vs. Tim Rutledge. Plaintiff awarded $600.
• Trustees of Indiana University vs. Helina K. Busz. Plaintiff awarded $1,301.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• ContiMortgage Corp. vs. Russel and Norma J. Whetten and John and Jane Doe. Plaintiff awarded $65,335.31 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.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Dwayne Kitson and Patsy Hatfield, now known as Patsy A. Koser. Plaintiff awarded $43,962.25, plus court costs, 4800 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. Hobart McCleese. Plaintiff awarded $5,370.74 by default, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
Bobby E. and Roberta K. Gregory vs.Max R. Long.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Michael and Heidi L. Ousley vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc., Jeffrey A. Owens and Redman Homes Inc.
• James A. and Della E. Robinson vs. Linda Mumma and United Farm Bureau Insurance Co.
• Steven Balazs vs. American Home Centers.
• The estate of Steven Reichel Jr., by Suzanne Reichel, personal representative, vs. the estate of Tausha Lambright and Ford Motor Co. This case is dismissed against the Lambright estate only and remains pending against Ford.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. John J. Baker, also known as John Joseph Baker, et al.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Michael W. Swick.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michele (former name Sexton restored) and Enrique Salinas. May 6.
• Claude David and Loretta Lynn Mullins. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Child support entered in another action. May 6.
• Laura C. and Donald Stogsdill. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. May 7.
• Barbara Ann (former name Fetty restored) and Dominic E. Biassini. May 8.
• Jordon and Teena Pence. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $131 per week in child support. May 12.
• Frederic E. and Donna M. Hossler. May 13.
• Arthur K. and Donna J. Skeadas. May 14.
• Heather J. (former name Brown restored) and Gregory A. Colt II. May 14.
• Teri J. and Monte W. Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $102 per week in child support. May 15.
• Vickie (former name Krajewski restored) and Gary Cowan. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $324 per week in child support. May 15.
• Harry Phillip and Lillie Lavonne Johnson. May 18.
• Linda L. (former name Burchett restored) and Darrell Hall. May 18.
• Maria D. and Rigoberto Nunez. Mother awarded custody of couple's two children. Father ordered to pay $108 per week in child support. May 18.
• Diana (former name Thomas restored) and Robert W. Senff. May 19.
• Melody Jolayne (former name Ray restored) and Jerry Wayne Sanders. May 19.
• Kim and Linda Wood. May 19.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Dottie L. and Vince E. Slone.
• Monica Lee and Stacey Lee Collings. [[In-content Ad]]
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