Times-Union Court News 06-04-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jeremy Louis Coburn, 22, and Stefanie Ann Coquillard, 19, both of Meadowview Drive, Syracuse.
• Jack Kenneth Funnell, 25, and Crystal Mourning Lewis, 28, both of East CR 725S, Pierceton.
• Timothy Samuel Holman, 21, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, and Carolyn Virginia Lee, 21, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Robert K. Jennings, 58, and Carla J. Brewer, 57, both of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse.
• Shayne E. Miles, 39, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw, and Tirzah R. Light, 39, Lincoln Street, Warsaw.
• Dustin Ross Miller, 21, East Leedy Street, Warsaw, and Jenifer Nicole Augustine, 21, East Timberline Circle North, Warsaw.
• Nathan Lee Otto, 23, and Lara Kathryn Shelton, 27, both of South County Farm Road, Silver Lake.
• Randy Lee Oran Ousley, 24, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Karissa Marie Leonard, 20, 12th Road, Bourbon.
• David Eloy Pacheco, 29, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, and Esther Marie Robinson, 25, 14th Street, Winona Lake.
• Timothy A. Pickett, 40, Wedrick Drive, Warsaw, and Tabetha J. Elliott, 31, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton.
• Daryle Lee Smith, 32, and Erin Shae Alfrey, 27, both of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in July was Kyle L. Wilbert, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Kory J. Fields, 18, Warsaw; Patrick R. Richardson, 17, North Manchester; and Heather M. Miller, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in April were Enrique M. Aguirre, 20, Warsaw; Kathryn C. Stutzman, 17, Warsaw; Kim M. Reith, 38, Syracuse; Sheila M. Lyon, 28, Syracuse; Albert M. Hawkins, 27, Warsaw; Myron W. Lehman, 18, Nappanee; Daniel R. Tinkey, 16, Milford; Carlos R. Nunez, 22, Warsaw; and John E. Metzger, 25, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in January was Ted E. Schenkel, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Cheryl D. Harshman, 24, Akron, and Scott D. Biesemeyer, 19, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Cory K. Ream, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $1 in December was Jeremy L. Smith, 19, North Webster.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Pedro Moreno, 58, Pierceton; Gerald R. Chabot, 48, Warsaw;
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in April were Christopher L. Halloway, 20, Warsaw; Paul M. Stearley, 42, Leesburg.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in April was Barry K. Bucher, 51, North Manchester.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Benny R. Bragg, 23, North Manchester.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April were Nancy A. Fatchett, 45, Winona Lake, and James J. Hampton, 33, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Robert F. Wescotte, 54, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in April was Marsha A. Blankenship, 33, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Kristopher K. Perkins, 20, Warsaw, and Patricia A. McCarrick, 39, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Shaun L. Craft, 19, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $79 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in April was Steven D. Crow, 37, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Martin R. Bahney, 43, Warsaw; Steven R. Vallee, 28, Syracuse; Mark E. Garner, 43, Warsaw; Oralia Fuentes, 27, Warsaw; Linda A. Compagnari, 24, Silver Lake; Aaron J. Eikenberry, 19, Syracuse; Mikel L. Johnson, 41, Warsaw; Ashley M. Ward, 19, North Webster; and Christopher A. Gordon, 24, Atwood.
Fined $20 in March were Edward J. Lyons, 45, North Webster; Mark E. Garner, 43, Warsaw; Joshua D. Wood, 24, Warsaw; and Heather I. Paseka, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January was Robert F. Wescott, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Thomas E. Pratt Jr., 18, Bourbon; Brenda K. Neer, 17, North Webster; Nicholas A. Williamson, 19, Warsaw; and Sheila A. Miller, 23, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in November was Amber R. Zollinger, 18, Cromwell.
Fined $20 in September was Brandon J. Ley, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in June 2001 was Wilburn R. Watson, 24, Cromwell.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Owen Smith and Jody A. Locke, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $26,639.64 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Gabriel Zuniga Jr., Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $38,575.92 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Platinum Financial Services Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Dale R. Davis, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,804.94 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Terry P. Wood, Blue Spruce Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,303.17 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of American General Finance, v. Gregory Tann, West Nebraska Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $2,402.78 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Sheila K. Wheeler, East CR 725S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,589.64 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Jack E. and Patricia A. Ashton v. Ronald R. and Deborah E. Irwin. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 31, 1997, auto accident in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury. This case was originally filed in 1999 in Sarasota, Fla., and later dismissed because of improper venue.
• Lake City Bank v. Bryan E. and Denise A. Bronsing, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,607.16 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., as assignee of American General Finance, v. Russell Pennington, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Cindy Pennington, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,539.13 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Rabb Water Systems Inc. v. Robert Lamb, East Rock-A-Bye Road, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $2,390.10 due on account, plus interest, court costs and possession of water softener.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp., formerly known as Inland Mortgage Corp., v. Orin A. and Debora A. Boyd, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff seeks $64,183.45 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.
• Safeco Insurance Co., as subrogee of Jane W. Baker, v. William L. Cole, 14th Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,624.41 as paid to insured claimant, Baker, after a May 25, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bumgardner
Mitchell L. Bumgardner, Ross Avenue, Warsaw, and Heather A.Bumgardner, Marion. They were married June 11, 1999, and separated April 20, 2002. There are three minor children.
Keiser
Richard Paul Keiser, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Pamela June Keiser, Cambridge City. They were married Dec. 7, 1987, and separated May 20, 2002. There are two minor children.
Morgan
Allan L. Morgan, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Karen J. Morgan, East CR 575N, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 6, 1986, and separated April 28, 2002. There is one minor child.
Smith
Susan and Roland C. Smith, North Camelot Trail, Milford. They were married June 13, 1964, and separated May 23, 2002. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Gordon N. Easterday, $8,433.21; Jaquavia Meth, $7,917.32; and Danny S. Stevens, $4,742.83.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michael Wiggins) v. Justin Cripps. Plaintiff awarded $747.64 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Terry L. and Eva J. Bowser. Plaintiff awarded $11,338.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, v. Timothy R. and Lisa Glass. Plaintiff awarded $3,289.77 by default.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Providian Bank, v. Robert D. Knorr. Plaintiff awarded $5,492.91 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Rodrigo S. Nuno and Juan Tecaxco. Plaintiff awarded $8,819.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Primus Financial Services v. Marco A. Lopez. Plaintiff awarded $4,859.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Cara Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $3,017.94 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Federal National Mortgage Association v. Daniel L. and David W. Kessler, Dana Federal Credit Union and The Collection Co., formerly known as Financial Service of Whitley County. Plaintiff awarded $32,038.61 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.
• Bank of America/NA v. Dane A. and Tracey Thompson, First Federal Savings Bank and Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $139,260.50, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Harold and Rita Palm v. Paramount Homes Inc., Linda Hager, Tammac Corp. and Nations Bank, now known as Bank of America; Tammac Corp. v. Harold and Rita Palm; and Tammac Corp. v. Paramount Homes Inc. and Linda Hager. In its counterclaim, Tammac Corp. awarded summary judgment of $134,053.07 from Hager, plus interest.
• Michael E. Douglas Esq., v. Richard Collins. Plaintiff awarded $24,200.02 by default, plus court costs.
• Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co., as subrogee of Hassan Barrell, v. Lena F. Robinson. Plaintiff awarded $4,567.08 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Jerry Richardson v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• IMC Mortgage Co. v. William and Amy Jenkins and Financial Services of Whitley County.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. v. Katherine F. Voyak.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tammy and David E. Hile. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $30 per week in child support. May 24.
• Barry and Jenni Z. Wadsworth. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. May 28.
Other Action
• Carol L. and Donald E. Smith Jr. v. Joe Ousley and Frauhiger Realty, LLC. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Credit Union v. Scott D. Wadkins, South Parry Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,621.34 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Lisa Harman, as trustee of the Myrtle June Harman irrevocable trust, v. Larry Harman, East CR 900N, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in question.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America v. Ronald D. Anglin, West CR 1050N, Nappanee; Lowell D. and Betty E. Anglin, CR 13, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $198,706.78 due on promissory note, plus interest, $4,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jonell K. and Travis Fretz v. Robert L. Conrad II, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 11, 2002, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and Old Road 30. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Linda D. and Richard P. Deafenbaugh v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Unicco Services Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered by Linda Deafenbaugh and losses resulting from a Dec. 13, 2000, fall at the entrance to the Zimmer building on Main Street in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Travis and Linda D. Hepler v. Andrew Meck, North CR 250E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 3, 2001, auto accident on CR 150N, west of CR 450E, in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Bank of New York v. Todd Bailey, West CR 350S, Warsaw, and Home Equity of America, Toledo, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $100,516.43 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.
• Key Bank/NA v. John K. and Ellen B. Longenbaugh, East Carroll Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $8,843.80 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.
• Taper Lock Credit Union v. Lee G. Wesley, North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,746.24 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Centex Home Equity Co., LLC, formerly known as Centex Home Equity Corp., v. Todd and Renae M. Warren, North CR 75E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $103,768.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Henry L. and Karen J. Smith v. Executive Relocation Services Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from negligence in caring for their personal property and damage to property. Plaintiffs also seek treble damages of $29,700 for the value of lost and/or damaged items, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Aurora Loan Services Inc., v. Dale P. Girouard, Wedrick Drive, Warsaw; Empire Funding Corp., Austin, Texas; and CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA. Plaintiff seeks $60,014.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Harris
Ronald W. Harris Sr., East Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw, and Rhonda Harris, West Warren Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 10, 2000, and separated May 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Hermosillo
Sara Hermosillo, North Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Jesse Hermosillo, West Main Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 27, 1990, and separated May 19, 2002. There are three minor children.
McAlister
Lori McAlister, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw, and Danny McAlister, South Detroit Street, Warsaw. They were married March 9, 1991, and separated May 3, 2002. There are two minor children.
Perzanowski
Tiffany A. Perzanowski, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, and Michael Perzanowski, North Main Street, Syracuse. They were married July 4, 1992, and separated April 25, 2002. There are two minor children.
Rautenkranz
Ronald Rautenkranz, South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw, and Jackie Rautenkranz, West Section Street, Claypool. They were married June 29, 1986, and separated May 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Sarasin
Douglas Sarasin, West Dawn Drive, Silver Lake, and Tina T. Sarasin, Mishawaka. They were married Oct. 17, 1987, and separated Dec. 31, 1999. There are no minor children.
Slone
Dewayne Slone, Kosciusko County, and Trudy Slone, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married June 10, 1994, and separated May 23, 2002. There are no minor children.
Willis
Andrew P. Willis, North Webster, and Samantha L. Willis, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. They were married June 28, 1997, and separated April 17, 2002. There is one minor child.
Woodcock
Seth Woodcock and Stephanie Orten Woodcock, Old Road 30, Pierceton. They were married April 5, 2001, and separated May 23, 2002. There is one minor child.
Wright
Carri Wright, North Branch Street, Syracuse, and Andrew Wright, East Lakeview Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 5, 1996, and separated April 29, 2002. There are two minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Boone Account Recovery v. Barry Bays. Plaintiff awarded $6,217.44 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State of Indiana v. Anna M. Groves. Plaintiff awarded $1,164 by default, plus court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Paul R. and Janine S. Roth. Plaintiff awarded $42,423.78 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Fred B. and Shelly J. McKee. Plaintiff awarded $80,325.63 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Karen D. Bradway and Beneficial Indiana Inc.
• John Lindsay, doing business as Lindsay Body Shop, v. Valentina Duff, et al. This case is dismissed as to Dan Duff and Kristopher Kody Perkins.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Stephanie and Bradley Hapner, individually and as parents and guardians of their minor child, Wesley Hapner, v. S.C. Johnson & Sons Inc., Mark Scheidt of Northwest Ohio, LLC, doing business as Service Master, and Mark Scheidt. After a confidential agreement was reached between the Hapners and S.C. Johnson, this case is dismissed against S.C. Johnson only and remains pending against the other defendants.
• Douglas and Marilyn Brown, parents and natural guardians of Christopher Brown, a minor, v. Trent Coy.
• Midfirst Bank v. Gerald William and Brenda L. DeBoard, and Novus Financial Corp.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Bradley A. Craig.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jenni (former name Jenkins restored) and Willie Phillips. May 17.
• Cindy (former name Hively restored) and Kevin Ray Jones. May 21.
• Lori A. and Kevin L. Deardorff. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $354.94 per week in child support. May 22.
• David Lee and Tammy Maria Francis. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. May 23.
• Kimberly K. and Todd E. Boocher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 23.
• Brian N. and Alicia L. Taylor. May 23.
• Kathy S. and Steven P. Blauser. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 23.
• Maria De Jesus Salazar-Cerda and Luis Anthonion Romero Garcia. May 24.
• Melody (former name Jackson restored) and Christopher Hale. May 24.
• Rachelle (former name Tuncil restored) and James Brent Fletcher. May 24.
Other Action
• Evelene and Joseph Serovy v. Michael A. Wagley. This case is referred to mediation with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
• Sabrina Smith and Mark Bell v. Kerri M. Wrobel. This case is referred to mediation with Thomas R. Lemon presiding.
• David Kistler v. City-County Athletic Complex. This case is referred to mediation with Daniel J. Sigler presiding. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jeremy Louis Coburn, 22, and Stefanie Ann Coquillard, 19, both of Meadowview Drive, Syracuse.
• Jack Kenneth Funnell, 25, and Crystal Mourning Lewis, 28, both of East CR 725S, Pierceton.
• Timothy Samuel Holman, 21, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, and Carolyn Virginia Lee, 21, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Robert K. Jennings, 58, and Carla J. Brewer, 57, both of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse.
• Shayne E. Miles, 39, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw, and Tirzah R. Light, 39, Lincoln Street, Warsaw.
• Dustin Ross Miller, 21, East Leedy Street, Warsaw, and Jenifer Nicole Augustine, 21, East Timberline Circle North, Warsaw.
• Nathan Lee Otto, 23, and Lara Kathryn Shelton, 27, both of South County Farm Road, Silver Lake.
• Randy Lee Oran Ousley, 24, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Karissa Marie Leonard, 20, 12th Road, Bourbon.
• David Eloy Pacheco, 29, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, and Esther Marie Robinson, 25, 14th Street, Winona Lake.
• Timothy A. Pickett, 40, Wedrick Drive, Warsaw, and Tabetha J. Elliott, 31, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton.
• Daryle Lee Smith, 32, and Erin Shae Alfrey, 27, both of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in July was Kyle L. Wilbert, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Kory J. Fields, 18, Warsaw; Patrick R. Richardson, 17, North Manchester; and Heather M. Miller, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in April were Enrique M. Aguirre, 20, Warsaw; Kathryn C. Stutzman, 17, Warsaw; Kim M. Reith, 38, Syracuse; Sheila M. Lyon, 28, Syracuse; Albert M. Hawkins, 27, Warsaw; Myron W. Lehman, 18, Nappanee; Daniel R. Tinkey, 16, Milford; Carlos R. Nunez, 22, Warsaw; and John E. Metzger, 25, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in January was Ted E. Schenkel, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Cheryl D. Harshman, 24, Akron, and Scott D. Biesemeyer, 19, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Cory K. Ream, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $1 in December was Jeremy L. Smith, 19, North Webster.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Pedro Moreno, 58, Pierceton; Gerald R. Chabot, 48, Warsaw;
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in April were Christopher L. Halloway, 20, Warsaw; Paul M. Stearley, 42, Leesburg.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in April was Barry K. Bucher, 51, North Manchester.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Benny R. Bragg, 23, North Manchester.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April were Nancy A. Fatchett, 45, Winona Lake, and James J. Hampton, 33, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Robert F. Wescotte, 54, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in April was Marsha A. Blankenship, 33, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Kristopher K. Perkins, 20, Warsaw, and Patricia A. McCarrick, 39, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Shaun L. Craft, 19, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $79 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in April was Steven D. Crow, 37, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Martin R. Bahney, 43, Warsaw; Steven R. Vallee, 28, Syracuse; Mark E. Garner, 43, Warsaw; Oralia Fuentes, 27, Warsaw; Linda A. Compagnari, 24, Silver Lake; Aaron J. Eikenberry, 19, Syracuse; Mikel L. Johnson, 41, Warsaw; Ashley M. Ward, 19, North Webster; and Christopher A. Gordon, 24, Atwood.
Fined $20 in March were Edward J. Lyons, 45, North Webster; Mark E. Garner, 43, Warsaw; Joshua D. Wood, 24, Warsaw; and Heather I. Paseka, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January was Robert F. Wescott, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Thomas E. Pratt Jr., 18, Bourbon; Brenda K. Neer, 17, North Webster; Nicholas A. Williamson, 19, Warsaw; and Sheila A. Miller, 23, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in November was Amber R. Zollinger, 18, Cromwell.
Fined $20 in September was Brandon J. Ley, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in June 2001 was Wilburn R. Watson, 24, Cromwell.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Owen Smith and Jody A. Locke, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $26,639.64 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Gabriel Zuniga Jr., Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $38,575.92 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Platinum Financial Services Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Dale R. Davis, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,804.94 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Terry P. Wood, Blue Spruce Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,303.17 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of American General Finance, v. Gregory Tann, West Nebraska Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $2,402.78 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Sheila K. Wheeler, East CR 725S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,589.64 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Jack E. and Patricia A. Ashton v. Ronald R. and Deborah E. Irwin. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 31, 1997, auto accident in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury. This case was originally filed in 1999 in Sarasota, Fla., and later dismissed because of improper venue.
• Lake City Bank v. Bryan E. and Denise A. Bronsing, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,607.16 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., as assignee of American General Finance, v. Russell Pennington, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Cindy Pennington, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,539.13 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Rabb Water Systems Inc. v. Robert Lamb, East Rock-A-Bye Road, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $2,390.10 due on account, plus interest, court costs and possession of water softener.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp., formerly known as Inland Mortgage Corp., v. Orin A. and Debora A. Boyd, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff seeks $64,183.45 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.
• Safeco Insurance Co., as subrogee of Jane W. Baker, v. William L. Cole, 14th Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,624.41 as paid to insured claimant, Baker, after a May 25, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bumgardner
Mitchell L. Bumgardner, Ross Avenue, Warsaw, and Heather A.Bumgardner, Marion. They were married June 11, 1999, and separated April 20, 2002. There are three minor children.
Keiser
Richard Paul Keiser, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Pamela June Keiser, Cambridge City. They were married Dec. 7, 1987, and separated May 20, 2002. There are two minor children.
Morgan
Allan L. Morgan, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Karen J. Morgan, East CR 575N, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 6, 1986, and separated April 28, 2002. There is one minor child.
Smith
Susan and Roland C. Smith, North Camelot Trail, Milford. They were married June 13, 1964, and separated May 23, 2002. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Gordon N. Easterday, $8,433.21; Jaquavia Meth, $7,917.32; and Danny S. Stevens, $4,742.83.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michael Wiggins) v. Justin Cripps. Plaintiff awarded $747.64 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Terry L. and Eva J. Bowser. Plaintiff awarded $11,338.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, v. Timothy R. and Lisa Glass. Plaintiff awarded $3,289.77 by default.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Providian Bank, v. Robert D. Knorr. Plaintiff awarded $5,492.91 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Rodrigo S. Nuno and Juan Tecaxco. Plaintiff awarded $8,819.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Primus Financial Services v. Marco A. Lopez. Plaintiff awarded $4,859.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Cara Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $3,017.94 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Federal National Mortgage Association v. Daniel L. and David W. Kessler, Dana Federal Credit Union and The Collection Co., formerly known as Financial Service of Whitley County. Plaintiff awarded $32,038.61 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.
• Bank of America/NA v. Dane A. and Tracey Thompson, First Federal Savings Bank and Irwin Union Bank and Trust Co. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $139,260.50, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Harold and Rita Palm v. Paramount Homes Inc., Linda Hager, Tammac Corp. and Nations Bank, now known as Bank of America; Tammac Corp. v. Harold and Rita Palm; and Tammac Corp. v. Paramount Homes Inc. and Linda Hager. In its counterclaim, Tammac Corp. awarded summary judgment of $134,053.07 from Hager, plus interest.
• Michael E. Douglas Esq., v. Richard Collins. Plaintiff awarded $24,200.02 by default, plus court costs.
• Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co., as subrogee of Hassan Barrell, v. Lena F. Robinson. Plaintiff awarded $4,567.08 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Jerry Richardson v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• IMC Mortgage Co. v. William and Amy Jenkins and Financial Services of Whitley County.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. v. Katherine F. Voyak.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tammy and David E. Hile. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $30 per week in child support. May 24.
• Barry and Jenni Z. Wadsworth. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. May 28.
Other Action
• Carol L. and Donald E. Smith Jr. v. Joe Ousley and Frauhiger Realty, LLC. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Credit Union v. Scott D. Wadkins, South Parry Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,621.34 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Lisa Harman, as trustee of the Myrtle June Harman irrevocable trust, v. Larry Harman, East CR 900N, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in question.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America v. Ronald D. Anglin, West CR 1050N, Nappanee; Lowell D. and Betty E. Anglin, CR 13, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $198,706.78 due on promissory note, plus interest, $4,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jonell K. and Travis Fretz v. Robert L. Conrad II, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 11, 2002, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and Old Road 30. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Linda D. and Richard P. Deafenbaugh v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Unicco Services Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered by Linda Deafenbaugh and losses resulting from a Dec. 13, 2000, fall at the entrance to the Zimmer building on Main Street in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Travis and Linda D. Hepler v. Andrew Meck, North CR 250E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 3, 2001, auto accident on CR 150N, west of CR 450E, in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Bank of New York v. Todd Bailey, West CR 350S, Warsaw, and Home Equity of America, Toledo, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $100,516.43 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.
• Key Bank/NA v. John K. and Ellen B. Longenbaugh, East Carroll Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $8,843.80 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.
• Taper Lock Credit Union v. Lee G. Wesley, North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,746.24 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Centex Home Equity Co., LLC, formerly known as Centex Home Equity Corp., v. Todd and Renae M. Warren, North CR 75E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $103,768.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Henry L. and Karen J. Smith v. Executive Relocation Services Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from negligence in caring for their personal property and damage to property. Plaintiffs also seek treble damages of $29,700 for the value of lost and/or damaged items, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Aurora Loan Services Inc., v. Dale P. Girouard, Wedrick Drive, Warsaw; Empire Funding Corp., Austin, Texas; and CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA. Plaintiff seeks $60,014.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Harris
Ronald W. Harris Sr., East Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw, and Rhonda Harris, West Warren Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 10, 2000, and separated May 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Hermosillo
Sara Hermosillo, North Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Jesse Hermosillo, West Main Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 27, 1990, and separated May 19, 2002. There are three minor children.
McAlister
Lori McAlister, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw, and Danny McAlister, South Detroit Street, Warsaw. They were married March 9, 1991, and separated May 3, 2002. There are two minor children.
Perzanowski
Tiffany A. Perzanowski, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, and Michael Perzanowski, North Main Street, Syracuse. They were married July 4, 1992, and separated April 25, 2002. There are two minor children.
Rautenkranz
Ronald Rautenkranz, South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw, and Jackie Rautenkranz, West Section Street, Claypool. They were married June 29, 1986, and separated May 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Sarasin
Douglas Sarasin, West Dawn Drive, Silver Lake, and Tina T. Sarasin, Mishawaka. They were married Oct. 17, 1987, and separated Dec. 31, 1999. There are no minor children.
Slone
Dewayne Slone, Kosciusko County, and Trudy Slone, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married June 10, 1994, and separated May 23, 2002. There are no minor children.
Willis
Andrew P. Willis, North Webster, and Samantha L. Willis, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. They were married June 28, 1997, and separated April 17, 2002. There is one minor child.
Woodcock
Seth Woodcock and Stephanie Orten Woodcock, Old Road 30, Pierceton. They were married April 5, 2001, and separated May 23, 2002. There is one minor child.
Wright
Carri Wright, North Branch Street, Syracuse, and Andrew Wright, East Lakeview Drive, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 5, 1996, and separated April 29, 2002. There are two minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Boone Account Recovery v. Barry Bays. Plaintiff awarded $6,217.44 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State of Indiana v. Anna M. Groves. Plaintiff awarded $1,164 by default, plus court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Paul R. and Janine S. Roth. Plaintiff awarded $42,423.78 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Fred B. and Shelly J. McKee. Plaintiff awarded $80,325.63 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Karen D. Bradway and Beneficial Indiana Inc.
• John Lindsay, doing business as Lindsay Body Shop, v. Valentina Duff, et al. This case is dismissed as to Dan Duff and Kristopher Kody Perkins.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Stephanie and Bradley Hapner, individually and as parents and guardians of their minor child, Wesley Hapner, v. S.C. Johnson & Sons Inc., Mark Scheidt of Northwest Ohio, LLC, doing business as Service Master, and Mark Scheidt. After a confidential agreement was reached between the Hapners and S.C. Johnson, this case is dismissed against S.C. Johnson only and remains pending against the other defendants.
• Douglas and Marilyn Brown, parents and natural guardians of Christopher Brown, a minor, v. Trent Coy.
• Midfirst Bank v. Gerald William and Brenda L. DeBoard, and Novus Financial Corp.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Bradley A. Craig.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jenni (former name Jenkins restored) and Willie Phillips. May 17.
• Cindy (former name Hively restored) and Kevin Ray Jones. May 21.
• Lori A. and Kevin L. Deardorff. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $354.94 per week in child support. May 22.
• David Lee and Tammy Maria Francis. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. May 23.
• Kimberly K. and Todd E. Boocher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 23.
• Brian N. and Alicia L. Taylor. May 23.
• Kathy S. and Steven P. Blauser. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 23.
• Maria De Jesus Salazar-Cerda and Luis Anthonion Romero Garcia. May 24.
• Melody (former name Jackson restored) and Christopher Hale. May 24.
• Rachelle (former name Tuncil restored) and James Brent Fletcher. May 24.
Other Action
• Evelene and Joseph Serovy v. Michael A. Wagley. This case is referred to mediation with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
• Sabrina Smith and Mark Bell v. Kerri M. Wrobel. This case is referred to mediation with Thomas R. Lemon presiding.
• David Kistler v. City-County Athletic Complex. This case is referred to mediation with Daniel J. Sigler presiding. [[In-content Ad]]
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