Times-Union Court News 06-05-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Brendan Michael Barrette, 22, Rivercrest Drive, Warsaw, and Melissa Christine Allen, 22, Seventh Street, Winona Lake.
• Gilbert E. Cox, 59, and Ann T. Marek, 55, both of North Maple Avenue, Leesburg.
• Steven Ray Dunnuck, 22, and Kimberly Helen Carr, 19, both of North Bobber Lane, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Alan Eades, 24, and Amanda Melissa Current, 21, both of Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw.
• Danny M. French, 55, North Bay Drive, Warsaw, and Mary C. Hess, 58, Fort Wayne.
• Rick T. Fuller, 42, and Bobbi J. Salmons, 36, both of South CR 250E, Warsaw.
• Sherlock Harrison Jr., 29, and Jennifer Lynn Stiver, 26, both of West CR 350S, Warsaw.
• Brian Stephen Harshman, 21, and Heidi Renee Krumreich, 19, both of North CR 150E, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Neil McCormick, 22, Plymouth, and Jennifer Lynn Marty, 21, North Long Drive, Syracuse.
• Dennis Wayne Miller, 34, North CR 850E, Pierceton, and Marianne Charles, 21, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster.
• Reynaldo Adolfo Pena, 27, and Elizabeth Perales, 22, both Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Simeon Pina Aguirre, 26, and Heather Irene Paseka, 24, both of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Charles Marshall Reber, 26, and Tabatha Ann Wrenn, 24, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Daniel Roszak, 27, and Bobbie A. Rose, 38, both of West Jefferson Street, Mentone.
• Brian Glessner Smith, 21, and Elaine Fay Stump, 18, both of North CR 900E, Pierceton.
• Kermit Ray Tyson, 44, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Michele Kristine Murray, 36, CR 29, Syracuse.
• Kevin Paige Watmough and Tylette Dawn Sellers, both of East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Michael Wayne Zollers, 21, Frankfort, and Jennifer Marie Dilling, 22, North Old Farm Road East, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Jeremy Doty, Leesburg.
Fined $75 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Dan Middleton, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Amy Ammerman, Akron, and Terry Williams, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Oliverio Villalta, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Alejandro Zaca, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jack Miller, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Mindy Contreraz, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March were Yosafahat Berlanga, Warsaw; Mario Nunez, Warsaw; Jesus Contreras, Warsaw; and Isaac Diaz, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Disorderly Conduct - Find $100 in April was Kelly L. Miller, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Darren McCloughan, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February were Bryan Busz, Warsaw, and Vincente Ponce, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in January against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $50 in March was Mario Nunez, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 60 days was Jesus Contreras, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Baudelio Morales, Milford.
Conversion - Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Charles E. Smith, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were Timothy P. Traxler, 25, South Whitley; Crystal R. Drumm, 17, Syracuse; Sean S. Naus, 27, Warsaw; Travis A. Miller, 17, Milford; Brian K. Hixenbaugh, 19, Milford; and Michel Allueva, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in January were Walter Umbe, 20, Warsaw, and Michael A. Alspaugh, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Robert E. Coy, 29, Syracuse; John P. Camden, 17, Pierceton; Rita Bernal, 38, Warsaw; Shannon A. Flowers, 25, Warsaw; Richard L. Woodward, 23, Leesburg; Traci E. Cummins, 28, North Manchester; Melissa E. Wrenn, 20, Warsaw; Eric J. Garman, 19, Syracuse; and Malcom J. Beezley, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Barbara A. Hamer, 42, Leesburg; Neil E. Lynch, 28, Syracuse; Nicholas P. Sanders, 19, Leesburg; Terry A. Besson, 34, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Brent A. Byrer, 28, Etna Green, and George B. Phillips, 16, Warsaw.
Inadequate Brakes - Fined $7 in April was Samantha J. Shearer, 18, Leesburg.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Cayetana Ortega, 39, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April was Drew R. Shafer, 18, Akron.
Fined $25 in March was Daniel J. Compagnari, 23, Silver Lake.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in April were Travis W. Barrett, 22, North Webster, and Tanner L. Connealy, 17, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April was Travis W. Barrett, 22, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Mark R. Hastings, 34, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Constance J. Adams, 20, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Stacy G. Nunez, 25, Warsaw; and Donald C. Thompson, 28, Rochester.
Fined $20 in February was Severino Arroyo, 21, Akron.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Terry Williams, Leesburg.
Conversion - (March) David S. Chester, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (February) Garry Grider, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (January) Matthew Brown, Nappanee.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I:
• Albert E. Heierman died Oct. 27, 2000, at age 97, leaving an estate valued at $527,573.36. Beneficiaries: James H. Heierman, son, Rowland Avenue, Leesburg, and Albert Heierman Jr., son, Chillicothe, Ohio.
• Willis H. Pfeiffer died Feb. 4, 2001, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $485,568.65. Beneficiaries: Jacqueline Pfeiffer Middaugh Bailey, daughter, Bristol; Gregory Pfeiffer, son, Clayton, Ga.; Shriner's Hospital for Children - Chicago Unit; National Arthritis Foundation; National Kidney Foundation; National Heart Association; American Cancer Society; and Elkhart Rehabilitation Hospital.
• Eldon J. Miller died March 17, 2001, at age 71, leaving an estate valued at $259,009.30. Beneficiaries: Glen Ray Miller, son, c/o John Miller, Adams Street, Milford; Sarah Mae Hochstetler, daughter, North CR 500W, Milford; and Edna Louise Miller, daughter, Wakarusa.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Randall S. Stiltner, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,416.77 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Wilson and Tanya Clark v. Terri Callen and Steve Yingling, EMS T6 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek return of personal property or, if it cannot be restored, $9,335 for the value and $28,005 for three times the actual value of property, plus interest and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Dating Dynamic Inc., North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,441.02 due on agreement and $1,200 in attorney fees, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Penny Smith, East Mock Road, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,689.64 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of MBNA America Bank, v. Jeff R. Deering, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,066.63 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank, as successor to First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Richard L. Davis, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,327.84 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Ricky J. and Karen A. Simbeck, Mishawaka, $5,194.71; Dennis E. Irvine, Columbia City, $5,823.37; Carlos P. and Rosemary M. Musser, Wolcottville, $6,660.92; and Sara S. Zollinger, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, $6,087.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Brian W. Barger, Wexford Place, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $991 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• New Moves Health Systems v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Cindy Decker, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Lori Brockner, North CR 650W, Larwill, $9,741.20.
• Erie Insurance Group v. Andrew Wright, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,523.77 as paid to insured claimants, Larry and Carolyn Michael, after a Dec. 13, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Associates Financial v. Jerry Hamilton, West Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,014.96 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. v. Jacqueline S. Riddle, Anderson, and John Doe, as tenant at East Camp Mack Road, Milford, residence. Plaintiff seeks $69,886.33 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.
• Kenneth L. Allen and Carol A. Ornsby, South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks return of personal property or, if it cannot be restored, $19,000 for the value and $57,000 for three times the actual value of property, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Auto, subrogee of Dennis C. Jensen, v. Leigh Ann Rumple, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,319.38 as paid to insured claimant, Jensen, after a Dec. 30, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Prairie and Parkview drives, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court cost.
Marriage Dissolution
Beasley
Robin E. and Jeffrey G. Beasley, South Viking Road,Mentone. They were married Feb. 21, 1981, and separated May 22, 2001. 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
• American Acceptance Co. LLC, as assignee of American General Finance, v. David Lindley. Plaintiff awarded $1,861.94 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. John R. and Lorrie A. Gunter and Mego Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff awarded $83,830.62 by default, plus interest, court costs, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Star Financial Bank v. Michael A. Hagy. Plaintiff awarded $5,798.16 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jennifer Ybarra) v. Roselie Hutchison.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Terry and Betty Hall. Court costs taxed to defendants.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Chris W. and Pamela Ross.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dawn and Jason Donovan. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. May 14.
• Jennifer and Tony Graves. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. May 16.
• Daniel Patrick and Sandra E. Hann. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. May 29.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Tamara and David W. Smith.
• Polly Anna and Clarence Donald Stephens.
Other Action
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Dale and Mary Jane Miller, Beech Road, Bourbon, v. Scott L. Pinkowski, Fort White, Fla., and McCormick Motors Inc., West Market Street, Nappanee. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 14, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 19 and CR 1350N. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Three Rivers Federal Credit v. Matthew M. Stump, North Creek Bend, Milford. Plaintiff seeks amount due on vehicle lease, plus interest, attorney fees, costs of collection and repossession and immediate possession of vehicle.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. David B. Sheets, Beaver Dam Road, Claypool, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $46,800.98 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.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Nikki L. Carr, East CR 650N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,770.44 due on promissory note, plus interest and attorney fees. This case was moved on a change of venue from Howard County.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Joe Sanchez, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $5,036.70 due on promissory note, plus interest and attorney fees. This case was moved on a change of venue from Howard County.
• The Goshen Group Inc. v. American Title Services, LLC, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 for breach of fiduciary duty and alleged fraud, plus interest and court costs.
• Bryan Todd and Robin A. Hughes, Kosciusko County, v. Samuel Heath Jr., Gary. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a June 12, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30 in Hobart. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing, formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Anthony W. Griffith, East Market Street, Warsaw; PPI Inc., Mishawaka; Lake City Bank, Warsaw; and American General Finance, Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $40,844.38 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Pizza NE1 Inc. v. Ernst Joseph Cotton, EMS C24 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 for failure to pay the money owed in a Hammond City Court judgment by concealing a garnishment of wages order while employed as manager of Papa John's Restaurant, Warsaw.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. c. Loren C. Neibert, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $90,320.07 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Gilliam G. and Sandra F. Tuggle, Warsaw; First Plus Consumer Finance, Indianapolis; Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters, Fort Wayne; and John and Jane Doe, West CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $42,734.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Batta
Michael L. Batta, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Samantha S. Batta, East Oak Point Crossing, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 15, 1998, and separated Feb. 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Cole
Helen P. Cole, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Edward A. Cole Sr., North Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 19, 1977, and separated May 12, 2001. There are no minor children.
Colon/Iraheta
Luz E. Colon, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Francisco J. Iraheta, El Salvador. They were married Dec. 4, 1996, and separated July 17, 1999. There are two minor children.
McCartney
Vicki Lee McCartney, North CR 400W, Leesburg, and Jay Allen McCartney, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 13, 1994, and separated March 25, 2001. There is one minor child.
Murfitt
Vickie Murfitt, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Mark Murfitt, Westville. They were married Jan. 11, 2000, and separated Sept. 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Oviedo
Charla K. and Zeferino A. Oviedo, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 23, 1984, and separated May 23, 2001. There are four minor children.
Thompson
Shana Lyn Thompson, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Matthew Wallace Thompson, address unknown. They were married Oct. 16, 1999, and separated May 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Star Financial Bank v. Chris Haigwood. Plaintiff awarded $3,173.16 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Robert and Barbara J. Vandermark v. Matt Trier, et al. Plaintiff awarded $29,870.23 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Robert S. and Eva K. Kaze. Plaintiff awarded $73,311.30 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.
• Illiana Financial Credit Union v. Richard and Georgia Eierman. Plaintiff awarded $5,822.58 by default, plus interest.
• Citifinancial Service v. Kevin Arnold. Plaintiff awarded $646.45 by default, plus court costs.
• Saul & Co., custodian for Ajax Financial, L.P., v. the estate of Florence Wireman, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Dental Health, P.C., v. William B. Stofer.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Alan and Rebecca Coplin.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. William Hoene.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christa (former name Foote restored) and Cory Barton. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $43 per week in child support. May 23.
• James Kesler and Donna Mae Ingram. May 23.
• Jennifer Lynn (former name Warner restored) and Daniel Lee Morrison. May 24.
• Jodie M. (former name Wells restored) and Joseph C. Adams. May 29.
• Jason and Renee Webster. May 29.
Other Action
• Keybank/NA v. Landmark Health Care Associates, L.P., et al. Alan L. Weldy is appointed receiver in this action.
• Hilldabell Holloway v. Consolidated Stores Corp., doing business as Big Lots, Warsaw, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. as mediator. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Brendan Michael Barrette, 22, Rivercrest Drive, Warsaw, and Melissa Christine Allen, 22, Seventh Street, Winona Lake.
• Gilbert E. Cox, 59, and Ann T. Marek, 55, both of North Maple Avenue, Leesburg.
• Steven Ray Dunnuck, 22, and Kimberly Helen Carr, 19, both of North Bobber Lane, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Alan Eades, 24, and Amanda Melissa Current, 21, both of Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw.
• Danny M. French, 55, North Bay Drive, Warsaw, and Mary C. Hess, 58, Fort Wayne.
• Rick T. Fuller, 42, and Bobbi J. Salmons, 36, both of South CR 250E, Warsaw.
• Sherlock Harrison Jr., 29, and Jennifer Lynn Stiver, 26, both of West CR 350S, Warsaw.
• Brian Stephen Harshman, 21, and Heidi Renee Krumreich, 19, both of North CR 150E, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Neil McCormick, 22, Plymouth, and Jennifer Lynn Marty, 21, North Long Drive, Syracuse.
• Dennis Wayne Miller, 34, North CR 850E, Pierceton, and Marianne Charles, 21, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster.
• Reynaldo Adolfo Pena, 27, and Elizabeth Perales, 22, both Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Simeon Pina Aguirre, 26, and Heather Irene Paseka, 24, both of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Charles Marshall Reber, 26, and Tabatha Ann Wrenn, 24, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Daniel Roszak, 27, and Bobbie A. Rose, 38, both of West Jefferson Street, Mentone.
• Brian Glessner Smith, 21, and Elaine Fay Stump, 18, both of North CR 900E, Pierceton.
• Kermit Ray Tyson, 44, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Michele Kristine Murray, 36, CR 29, Syracuse.
• Kevin Paige Watmough and Tylette Dawn Sellers, both of East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Michael Wayne Zollers, 21, Frankfort, and Jennifer Marie Dilling, 22, North Old Farm Road East, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Jeremy Doty, Leesburg.
Fined $75 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Dan Middleton, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Amy Ammerman, Akron, and Terry Williams, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Oliverio Villalta, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Alejandro Zaca, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jack Miller, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Mindy Contreraz, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March were Yosafahat Berlanga, Warsaw; Mario Nunez, Warsaw; Jesus Contreras, Warsaw; and Isaac Diaz, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Disorderly Conduct - Find $100 in April was Kelly L. Miller, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Darren McCloughan, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February were Bryan Busz, Warsaw, and Vincente Ponce, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in January against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $50 in March was Mario Nunez, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 60 days was Jesus Contreras, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Baudelio Morales, Milford.
Conversion - Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Charles E. Smith, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were Timothy P. Traxler, 25, South Whitley; Crystal R. Drumm, 17, Syracuse; Sean S. Naus, 27, Warsaw; Travis A. Miller, 17, Milford; Brian K. Hixenbaugh, 19, Milford; and Michel Allueva, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in January were Walter Umbe, 20, Warsaw, and Michael A. Alspaugh, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Robert E. Coy, 29, Syracuse; John P. Camden, 17, Pierceton; Rita Bernal, 38, Warsaw; Shannon A. Flowers, 25, Warsaw; Richard L. Woodward, 23, Leesburg; Traci E. Cummins, 28, North Manchester; Melissa E. Wrenn, 20, Warsaw; Eric J. Garman, 19, Syracuse; and Malcom J. Beezley, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Barbara A. Hamer, 42, Leesburg; Neil E. Lynch, 28, Syracuse; Nicholas P. Sanders, 19, Leesburg; Terry A. Besson, 34, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Brent A. Byrer, 28, Etna Green, and George B. Phillips, 16, Warsaw.
Inadequate Brakes - Fined $7 in April was Samantha J. Shearer, 18, Leesburg.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Cayetana Ortega, 39, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April was Drew R. Shafer, 18, Akron.
Fined $25 in March was Daniel J. Compagnari, 23, Silver Lake.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in April were Travis W. Barrett, 22, North Webster, and Tanner L. Connealy, 17, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April was Travis W. Barrett, 22, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Mark R. Hastings, 34, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Constance J. Adams, 20, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Stacy G. Nunez, 25, Warsaw; and Donald C. Thompson, 28, Rochester.
Fined $20 in February was Severino Arroyo, 21, Akron.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Terry Williams, Leesburg.
Conversion - (March) David S. Chester, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (February) Garry Grider, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (January) Matthew Brown, Nappanee.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I:
• Albert E. Heierman died Oct. 27, 2000, at age 97, leaving an estate valued at $527,573.36. Beneficiaries: James H. Heierman, son, Rowland Avenue, Leesburg, and Albert Heierman Jr., son, Chillicothe, Ohio.
• Willis H. Pfeiffer died Feb. 4, 2001, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $485,568.65. Beneficiaries: Jacqueline Pfeiffer Middaugh Bailey, daughter, Bristol; Gregory Pfeiffer, son, Clayton, Ga.; Shriner's Hospital for Children - Chicago Unit; National Arthritis Foundation; National Kidney Foundation; National Heart Association; American Cancer Society; and Elkhart Rehabilitation Hospital.
• Eldon J. Miller died March 17, 2001, at age 71, leaving an estate valued at $259,009.30. Beneficiaries: Glen Ray Miller, son, c/o John Miller, Adams Street, Milford; Sarah Mae Hochstetler, daughter, North CR 500W, Milford; and Edna Louise Miller, daughter, Wakarusa.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Randall S. Stiltner, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,416.77 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Wilson and Tanya Clark v. Terri Callen and Steve Yingling, EMS T6 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek return of personal property or, if it cannot be restored, $9,335 for the value and $28,005 for three times the actual value of property, plus interest and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Dating Dynamic Inc., North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,441.02 due on agreement and $1,200 in attorney fees, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Penny Smith, East Mock Road, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,689.64 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of MBNA America Bank, v. Jeff R. Deering, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,066.63 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank, as successor to First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Richard L. Davis, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,327.84 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Ricky J. and Karen A. Simbeck, Mishawaka, $5,194.71; Dennis E. Irvine, Columbia City, $5,823.37; Carlos P. and Rosemary M. Musser, Wolcottville, $6,660.92; and Sara S. Zollinger, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, $6,087.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Brian W. Barger, Wexford Place, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $991 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• New Moves Health Systems v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Cindy Decker, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Lori Brockner, North CR 650W, Larwill, $9,741.20.
• Erie Insurance Group v. Andrew Wright, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,523.77 as paid to insured claimants, Larry and Carolyn Michael, after a Dec. 13, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Associates Financial v. Jerry Hamilton, West Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,014.96 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. v. Jacqueline S. Riddle, Anderson, and John Doe, as tenant at East Camp Mack Road, Milford, residence. Plaintiff seeks $69,886.33 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.
• Kenneth L. Allen and Carol A. Ornsby, South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks return of personal property or, if it cannot be restored, $19,000 for the value and $57,000 for three times the actual value of property, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Auto, subrogee of Dennis C. Jensen, v. Leigh Ann Rumple, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,319.38 as paid to insured claimant, Jensen, after a Dec. 30, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Prairie and Parkview drives, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court cost.
Marriage Dissolution
Beasley
Robin E. and Jeffrey G. Beasley, South Viking Road,Mentone. They were married Feb. 21, 1981, and separated May 22, 2001. 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
• American Acceptance Co. LLC, as assignee of American General Finance, v. David Lindley. Plaintiff awarded $1,861.94 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. John R. and Lorrie A. Gunter and Mego Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff awarded $83,830.62 by default, plus interest, court costs, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Star Financial Bank v. Michael A. Hagy. Plaintiff awarded $5,798.16 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jennifer Ybarra) v. Roselie Hutchison.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Terry and Betty Hall. Court costs taxed to defendants.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Chris W. and Pamela Ross.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dawn and Jason Donovan. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. May 14.
• Jennifer and Tony Graves. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. May 16.
• Daniel Patrick and Sandra E. Hann. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. May 29.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Tamara and David W. Smith.
• Polly Anna and Clarence Donald Stephens.
Other Action
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Dale and Mary Jane Miller, Beech Road, Bourbon, v. Scott L. Pinkowski, Fort White, Fla., and McCormick Motors Inc., West Market Street, Nappanee. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 14, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 19 and CR 1350N. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Three Rivers Federal Credit v. Matthew M. Stump, North Creek Bend, Milford. Plaintiff seeks amount due on vehicle lease, plus interest, attorney fees, costs of collection and repossession and immediate possession of vehicle.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. David B. Sheets, Beaver Dam Road, Claypool, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $46,800.98 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.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Nikki L. Carr, East CR 650N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,770.44 due on promissory note, plus interest and attorney fees. This case was moved on a change of venue from Howard County.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Joe Sanchez, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $5,036.70 due on promissory note, plus interest and attorney fees. This case was moved on a change of venue from Howard County.
• The Goshen Group Inc. v. American Title Services, LLC, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 for breach of fiduciary duty and alleged fraud, plus interest and court costs.
• Bryan Todd and Robin A. Hughes, Kosciusko County, v. Samuel Heath Jr., Gary. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a June 12, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30 in Hobart. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing, formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Anthony W. Griffith, East Market Street, Warsaw; PPI Inc., Mishawaka; Lake City Bank, Warsaw; and American General Finance, Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $40,844.38 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Pizza NE1 Inc. v. Ernst Joseph Cotton, EMS C24 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 for failure to pay the money owed in a Hammond City Court judgment by concealing a garnishment of wages order while employed as manager of Papa John's Restaurant, Warsaw.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. c. Loren C. Neibert, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $90,320.07 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Gilliam G. and Sandra F. Tuggle, Warsaw; First Plus Consumer Finance, Indianapolis; Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters, Fort Wayne; and John and Jane Doe, West CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $42,734.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Batta
Michael L. Batta, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Samantha S. Batta, East Oak Point Crossing, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 15, 1998, and separated Feb. 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Cole
Helen P. Cole, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Edward A. Cole Sr., North Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 19, 1977, and separated May 12, 2001. There are no minor children.
Colon/Iraheta
Luz E. Colon, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Francisco J. Iraheta, El Salvador. They were married Dec. 4, 1996, and separated July 17, 1999. There are two minor children.
McCartney
Vicki Lee McCartney, North CR 400W, Leesburg, and Jay Allen McCartney, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 13, 1994, and separated March 25, 2001. There is one minor child.
Murfitt
Vickie Murfitt, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Mark Murfitt, Westville. They were married Jan. 11, 2000, and separated Sept. 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Oviedo
Charla K. and Zeferino A. Oviedo, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 23, 1984, and separated May 23, 2001. There are four minor children.
Thompson
Shana Lyn Thompson, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Matthew Wallace Thompson, address unknown. They were married Oct. 16, 1999, and separated May 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Star Financial Bank v. Chris Haigwood. Plaintiff awarded $3,173.16 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Robert and Barbara J. Vandermark v. Matt Trier, et al. Plaintiff awarded $29,870.23 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Robert S. and Eva K. Kaze. Plaintiff awarded $73,311.30 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.
• Illiana Financial Credit Union v. Richard and Georgia Eierman. Plaintiff awarded $5,822.58 by default, plus interest.
• Citifinancial Service v. Kevin Arnold. Plaintiff awarded $646.45 by default, plus court costs.
• Saul & Co., custodian for Ajax Financial, L.P., v. the estate of Florence Wireman, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Dental Health, P.C., v. William B. Stofer.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Alan and Rebecca Coplin.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. William Hoene.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christa (former name Foote restored) and Cory Barton. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $43 per week in child support. May 23.
• James Kesler and Donna Mae Ingram. May 23.
• Jennifer Lynn (former name Warner restored) and Daniel Lee Morrison. May 24.
• Jodie M. (former name Wells restored) and Joseph C. Adams. May 29.
• Jason and Renee Webster. May 29.
Other Action
• Keybank/NA v. Landmark Health Care Associates, L.P., et al. Alan L. Weldy is appointed receiver in this action.
• Hilldabell Holloway v. Consolidated Stores Corp., doing business as Big Lots, Warsaw, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. as mediator. [[In-content Ad]]
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