Times-Union Court News 06-08-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Eric Matthew Patterson, 24, East John Street, Nappanee,and Heather Nichole Stutzman, 20, North CR 1000W, Nappanee.
• Terrence Jean White I, 23, and Kelly Renee Daugherty, 24, both of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• Douglas E. Cox, 32, and Gladys D. Jinks, 34, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Joel Ray Dobbins, 28, and Shelley Marie Dilley, 26, both of South CR 400W, Claypool.
• Aaron David Christner, 21, South CR 250E, Winona Lake, and Heidi Kristyn Maxson, 21, 11th Street, Winona Lake.
• Gerald Greene, 52, and Patricia J. Slone, 49, both of West Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw.
• Randall Ronald Byrer, 21, and Jacqueline Jean Montague, 30, both of West CR 650N, Etna Green.
• Mitchell Anthony Blankenship Jr., 22, South CR 400W, Warsaw, and Liz Carolina Alcala, 19, Ligonier.
• Brian R. Stouder, 35, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Jennifer Ann Leslie, 24, Syracuse.
• Daniel William McKibbin, 23, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Erin Nichole Moriarty, 22, North CR 700W, Warsaw.
• Virgil Rowe, 41, and Teresa J. Mastropietro, 40, both of Old Road 30E, Pierceton.
• William R. Baldwin, 62, Crestlane Drive, Warsaw,and Gretchen A.Doyle, 59, Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Warsaw Community School Corp. vs. Chris Becker. Plaintiff awarded $25.
• Amanda Janea vs. Terry Holzheuer. Plaintiff awarded $1,450.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Paul E. Gibson, $456.97; Buck Slone, $340.68; Javier Fraga and Mauricio Carvajal, $2,351.51; and Rodney L. Shilling, $1,043.88.
• Cara Contos vs. Kyle Kennedy. Plaintiff awarded $1,879.39.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. James Blair. Plaintiff awarded $325.
• Medical & Dental Business vs. Mark Walerko. Plaintiff awarded $174.94.
• First Step Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Frances Flynn, $3,000; Tommy Phillips, $3,000; Dustin Dunithan, $3,000; Ronald W. Cathers, $2,001.34; and Ronnie Redden Jr., $3,000.
• Charles D. Hartmann vs. William E. Katschke. Plaintiff awarded $410.
• Green & Cates vs. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $216.29.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patricia A. and Andrian Case, $331.17; Jewel and Ricky D. Craft, $123.80; George E. Elliott, $172.48; Sparkie Haag, $564.87l; Haywood C. Harrison, $239.32; Mark Puckett, judgment; and Martin Hernandez, $114.65.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Steve Hoover. Plaintiff awarded $320.44.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Christopher Wolfe. Plaintiff awarded $529.23.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Robert J. May. Plaintiff awarded $553.21.
• Midwest Collection Services Inc. vs. Jacqueline Montaque. Plaintiff awarded $1,143.81.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Pepper M. Swick. Plaintiff awarded $1,260.85.
• Warsaw Place Apartments awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clayton Conley, $2,977.50, and Geoffrey M. Patrick, $1,069.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Travis Knote. Plaintiff awarded $2,633.96.
• Timothy Barton vs. Mike Peters. Plaintiff awarded $195.90.
• Richard A. Rangel vs. Loria Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded personal property.
• Mark Dillon vs. Ronald Tapp. Plaintiff awarded $127.
• Glen E. Ruch vs. Allan Ballard. Plaintiff awarded $730.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people Monica Sechrist Turner, $221.86, and Glenna L. Patino, $1,460.31.
• Sands Mini Mart vs. Steven D. Stanley. Plaintiff awarded $247.09.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William L. Evans, $142.02; Charles E. Summerlot, $686; Jeffrey P. Tackwell, $2,497; Michelle Lynn Mullett, $202.50; Robert Brandon Jr., $305.38; Beth Howatt, $571.66; and Jose Lara, $537.30.
• Video Plus awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Randy Weaver, $716.64, and Michelle L. McGuire, $778.80.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary L. Espinoza, $1,415.01, and Victor Zepeda, $560.
• Joanne Kolbe vs. Steven Allen. Plaintiff awarded $278.62.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in May were Ashley J. Pennington, 27, Warsaw; Chad M. Fisher, 16, Warsaw; Kristen D. Truex, 16, Warsaw; Amanda R. Sons, 16, Warsaw; and Lawrence Crabtree, 35, Rochester.
Fined $27 in April were John J. Gomola, 19, Bourbon, and Olivia D. Campbell, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in December Bobbie J. Butler, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Nathanal T. Cook, 19, Warsaw; Jason Souther, 19, Rochester; Kevin C. Shell, 39, Milford; David M. Patterson, 39, Pierceton; Ryan M. Bettinger, 17, Warsaw; and Anton E. Napier, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in April was Brian R. Stouder, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September was Corey L. Greene, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in May were Erin L. Densmore, 18, Pierceton; Robert N. Voltz 49, Pierceton; Oliver B. Bernstein, 46, Pierceton; Wilma C. Johnson, 54, Warsaw; and Ralph D. Smith, 55, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Ernest V. Heiman, 17, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in May was Thomas G. Seaberg, 49, Mentone.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Maria D. Ramos, 45, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Benjamin S. Cornelius, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Phillip M. Shafer, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Darryl T. Campbell, 39, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Michelle Santiago, 24, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Charles R. Thomas, 28, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Joshua B. Obacz, 21, Cromwell (two counts), and June A. Soliz, 43, Warsaw.
No Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Martha E. Stoelting, 51, Syracuse.
No Lights On Trailer - Fined $7 in December was Michael D. McCarty, 36, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Rachel C. Tackett, 22, South Whitley, and Melinda R. Sandin, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in April were Mark A. Garber, 32, Leesburg.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Donald W. Kennedy, 68, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Pamela Myers, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,952.61 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Sharon A. Fricke, South Seventh Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. David A. Thomas. Plaintiff seeks $3,767.33 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. ABE Corp., Milford; Jocko, LLC, Old Ind. 15N, Milford; Alan S. Abrams, Syracuse; Jeffery W. Abrams, EMS T32C Lane, Leesburg; General Motors Acceptance Corp., Indianapolis; Kosciusko County treasurer; and D.H. Blair & Co., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks (1) $62,982.47 due on promissory note, plus interests, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $295,584.73 due on promissory note, plus interests, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Ronnie Lee and Melinda K. Tharp, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $68,081.89 due on note, plus $1,750 in attorney fees, interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Bank South Dakota/NA vs. Veronica Ashton, Southfield Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,153.78 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. William T. and Julia D. Bellamy, South CR 300E, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,050.95 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. James P. Tolson, South CR 700E, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $4,835.88 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Robert Evers, West Main Street, Warsaw, $4,834.23, and Thomas and Dana Maggart, North CR 850E, Leesburg, $3,720.41.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Jason A. and Heather E. Huston. Plaintiff awarded $5,497.20, plus interest and court costs.
• Professional Account Services vs. Larry A. and Pamela M. Glanders. Plaintiff awarded $3,911.22 by default, plus court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Jason L. Easthom. Plaintiff awarded $5,420.44 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Kimberly Ann Troup's request to change her name to Kimberly Ann Kelley is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Michael F. Wilson, a minor, by his parents and next friends, Frederick J. and Sheila J. Wilson, vs. Jackie E. Snavely.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Residential Funding Corp. vs. Linda L. Donovan, South Blue Spruce Road, Warsaw; et al. Plaintiff seeks $57,523.03 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Mark D. and Linda S. Mallane, North Sir Lancelot Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $186,642.28 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Marta Dunwell vs. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc., West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for warranty work for repairs identified and for future warranty work, plus court costs.
• Teresa A. and Michael W. Howard vs. Charlotte Davis, West Baker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a June 11, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Crescent and Hepler drives, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• JoAnn Wilcoxson, Winona Lake, vs. Jenifer Wilcoxson Daniel, Mishawaka. Plaintiff seeks a weeklong visitation with her 11-year-old granddaughter this summer.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Teresa J. Cosgrove, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,551.91 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Sandra Lynn Enyart, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $5,470.58 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Bradley and Susan Heeter, South Harrison Street, Leesburg, and Lillian D. Wallace. Plaintiff seeks $30,068.76 due on note, plus attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Traverse Mortgage Corp. vs. Daniel R. and Cathi R. Kerr, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $53,877.96 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• James L. Walmer vs. Christy Woodcock, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $337 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Three Rivers Federal Credit vs. Morgan S. Rodey, East CR 100S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure of mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Service, doing business as Discover Card, vs. Terrence Osterhoudt, East CR 550S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,447.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hensley
Trina Mae Hensley, Mentone, and Brad Allyn Hensley, South CR 1000W, Mentone. They were married Oct. 27, 1989, and separated May 26, 1999. There are two minor children.
Jefferson
Steven Ray Jefferson, South CR 550W, Warsaw, and Kelly Ann Jefferson, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. They were married May 28, 1995, and separated May 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Keyes
Bennie Keyes, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Beth A. Keyes, South Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated Nov. 27, 1997. There are no minor children.
Martinez
Cesar D. Martinez, North Union Street, Warsaw, and Michelle A. Martinez, Henderson Drive, Warsaw. They were married April 26, 1995, and separated in September 1997. There is one minor child.
Robbins
Vontellia Robbins, Huntington, and Glenn Robbins, East CR 100S, Pierceton. They were married July 22, 1995, and separated Nov. 12, 1997. There are two minor children.
Urbin
Shelly Ann Urbin, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Jay Lee Urbin, Seventh Street, Winona Lake.They were married Feb. 12, 1999, and separated April 23, 1999. There are no minor children.
Vetor
Tamra Vetor, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Steven Vetor, address unknown. They were married Sept. 24, 1995, and separated May 6, 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Trustees of Indiana University vs. Janet S. Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $1,807.91, plus interest, $888.50 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Fred and Jan Oest and James A. and Theresa A. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $45,024.04 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Harry L. and Dyanne M. Franklin. Plaintiff awarded $20,333.06 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank, Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Salvador P. Sanchez. Plaintiff awarded $8,685.63 by default.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Shannon K. and Joel Cygan vs. PM Ag Products Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Household Finance Corp. vs. Jerry G. and Regina Wadkins.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Diane (former name Sisk restored) and George A. Jackson. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $130 per week in child support. May 26.
• Angela Joan and Robert Hershberger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $187 per week in child support. May 26.
• Barney R. and Cinda Clayton. May 27.
• Peggy (former name Morgan restored) and Richard Rivera. May 27.
• Teresa Jane and Danny Mastropietro. Each parent awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 27.
Other Action
• Zimmer Inc. vs. Joint Medical Products Corp., et al. The Hon. Michael D. Cook, judge of Marshall Circuit Court, is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Vicki Black, also known as Vicky Guy and Vicki Engelberth, 4561 N. CR 700E, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $28,428. Debts: $45,468.
• Robert and Diana Blankenship, 12767 Ind. 114E, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,940. Debts: $21,420.
• Domingo Cabrera, 804 W. Garro St., Plymouth, and Elizabeth Cabrera, also known as Elizabeth Owens, 407 W. Quad St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $900. Debts: $23,784.
• Stuart Furbee, 203 Church St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $52,622. Debts: $387,320.
• Shane and Crystal Hise, 12026 N. Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,628. Debts: $19,121.
• Phyllis Hudkins, 210 E. Fifth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,915. Debts: $18,385.
• Ricky and Denise Littlejohn, 1692 E. CR 200N #157, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $52,099. Debts: $80,637.
• Claude Mullins, 4961 S. Mallard, Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $750. Debts: $15,239.
• Henrietta Myer, 5974 W.Kingfisher Drive, Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,005. Debts: $34,070.
• Benjamin Purcell and Tonya Purcell, also known as Tonya Clayborne, 601 N. Locke St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,350. Debts: $6,831.
• George Sr. and Jo Stidams, 22 EMS B63 Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $37,830. Debts: $153,851.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Eric Matthew Patterson, 24, East John Street, Nappanee,and Heather Nichole Stutzman, 20, North CR 1000W, Nappanee.
• Terrence Jean White I, 23, and Kelly Renee Daugherty, 24, both of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• Douglas E. Cox, 32, and Gladys D. Jinks, 34, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Joel Ray Dobbins, 28, and Shelley Marie Dilley, 26, both of South CR 400W, Claypool.
• Aaron David Christner, 21, South CR 250E, Winona Lake, and Heidi Kristyn Maxson, 21, 11th Street, Winona Lake.
• Gerald Greene, 52, and Patricia J. Slone, 49, both of West Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw.
• Randall Ronald Byrer, 21, and Jacqueline Jean Montague, 30, both of West CR 650N, Etna Green.
• Mitchell Anthony Blankenship Jr., 22, South CR 400W, Warsaw, and Liz Carolina Alcala, 19, Ligonier.
• Brian R. Stouder, 35, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Jennifer Ann Leslie, 24, Syracuse.
• Daniel William McKibbin, 23, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Erin Nichole Moriarty, 22, North CR 700W, Warsaw.
• Virgil Rowe, 41, and Teresa J. Mastropietro, 40, both of Old Road 30E, Pierceton.
• William R. Baldwin, 62, Crestlane Drive, Warsaw,and Gretchen A.Doyle, 59, Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Warsaw Community School Corp. vs. Chris Becker. Plaintiff awarded $25.
• Amanda Janea vs. Terry Holzheuer. Plaintiff awarded $1,450.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Paul E. Gibson, $456.97; Buck Slone, $340.68; Javier Fraga and Mauricio Carvajal, $2,351.51; and Rodney L. Shilling, $1,043.88.
• Cara Contos vs. Kyle Kennedy. Plaintiff awarded $1,879.39.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. James Blair. Plaintiff awarded $325.
• Medical & Dental Business vs. Mark Walerko. Plaintiff awarded $174.94.
• First Step Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Frances Flynn, $3,000; Tommy Phillips, $3,000; Dustin Dunithan, $3,000; Ronald W. Cathers, $2,001.34; and Ronnie Redden Jr., $3,000.
• Charles D. Hartmann vs. William E. Katschke. Plaintiff awarded $410.
• Green & Cates vs. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $216.29.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patricia A. and Andrian Case, $331.17; Jewel and Ricky D. Craft, $123.80; George E. Elliott, $172.48; Sparkie Haag, $564.87l; Haywood C. Harrison, $239.32; Mark Puckett, judgment; and Martin Hernandez, $114.65.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Steve Hoover. Plaintiff awarded $320.44.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Christopher Wolfe. Plaintiff awarded $529.23.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Robert J. May. Plaintiff awarded $553.21.
• Midwest Collection Services Inc. vs. Jacqueline Montaque. Plaintiff awarded $1,143.81.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Pepper M. Swick. Plaintiff awarded $1,260.85.
• Warsaw Place Apartments awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clayton Conley, $2,977.50, and Geoffrey M. Patrick, $1,069.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Travis Knote. Plaintiff awarded $2,633.96.
• Timothy Barton vs. Mike Peters. Plaintiff awarded $195.90.
• Richard A. Rangel vs. Loria Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded personal property.
• Mark Dillon vs. Ronald Tapp. Plaintiff awarded $127.
• Glen E. Ruch vs. Allan Ballard. Plaintiff awarded $730.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people Monica Sechrist Turner, $221.86, and Glenna L. Patino, $1,460.31.
• Sands Mini Mart vs. Steven D. Stanley. Plaintiff awarded $247.09.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William L. Evans, $142.02; Charles E. Summerlot, $686; Jeffrey P. Tackwell, $2,497; Michelle Lynn Mullett, $202.50; Robert Brandon Jr., $305.38; Beth Howatt, $571.66; and Jose Lara, $537.30.
• Video Plus awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Randy Weaver, $716.64, and Michelle L. McGuire, $778.80.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary L. Espinoza, $1,415.01, and Victor Zepeda, $560.
• Joanne Kolbe vs. Steven Allen. Plaintiff awarded $278.62.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in May were Ashley J. Pennington, 27, Warsaw; Chad M. Fisher, 16, Warsaw; Kristen D. Truex, 16, Warsaw; Amanda R. Sons, 16, Warsaw; and Lawrence Crabtree, 35, Rochester.
Fined $27 in April were John J. Gomola, 19, Bourbon, and Olivia D. Campbell, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in December Bobbie J. Butler, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Nathanal T. Cook, 19, Warsaw; Jason Souther, 19, Rochester; Kevin C. Shell, 39, Milford; David M. Patterson, 39, Pierceton; Ryan M. Bettinger, 17, Warsaw; and Anton E. Napier, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in April was Brian R. Stouder, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September was Corey L. Greene, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in May were Erin L. Densmore, 18, Pierceton; Robert N. Voltz 49, Pierceton; Oliver B. Bernstein, 46, Pierceton; Wilma C. Johnson, 54, Warsaw; and Ralph D. Smith, 55, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Ernest V. Heiman, 17, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in May was Thomas G. Seaberg, 49, Mentone.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Maria D. Ramos, 45, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Benjamin S. Cornelius, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Phillip M. Shafer, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Darryl T. Campbell, 39, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Michelle Santiago, 24, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Charles R. Thomas, 28, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Joshua B. Obacz, 21, Cromwell (two counts), and June A. Soliz, 43, Warsaw.
No Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Martha E. Stoelting, 51, Syracuse.
No Lights On Trailer - Fined $7 in December was Michael D. McCarty, 36, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Rachel C. Tackett, 22, South Whitley, and Melinda R. Sandin, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in April were Mark A. Garber, 32, Leesburg.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Donald W. Kennedy, 68, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Pamela Myers, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,952.61 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Sharon A. Fricke, South Seventh Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. David A. Thomas. Plaintiff seeks $3,767.33 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. ABE Corp., Milford; Jocko, LLC, Old Ind. 15N, Milford; Alan S. Abrams, Syracuse; Jeffery W. Abrams, EMS T32C Lane, Leesburg; General Motors Acceptance Corp., Indianapolis; Kosciusko County treasurer; and D.H. Blair & Co., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks (1) $62,982.47 due on promissory note, plus interests, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $295,584.73 due on promissory note, plus interests, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Ronnie Lee and Melinda K. Tharp, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $68,081.89 due on note, plus $1,750 in attorney fees, interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Bank South Dakota/NA vs. Veronica Ashton, Southfield Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,153.78 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. William T. and Julia D. Bellamy, South CR 300E, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,050.95 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. James P. Tolson, South CR 700E, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $4,835.88 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Robert Evers, West Main Street, Warsaw, $4,834.23, and Thomas and Dana Maggart, North CR 850E, Leesburg, $3,720.41.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Jason A. and Heather E. Huston. Plaintiff awarded $5,497.20, plus interest and court costs.
• Professional Account Services vs. Larry A. and Pamela M. Glanders. Plaintiff awarded $3,911.22 by default, plus court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Jason L. Easthom. Plaintiff awarded $5,420.44 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Kimberly Ann Troup's request to change her name to Kimberly Ann Kelley is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Michael F. Wilson, a minor, by his parents and next friends, Frederick J. and Sheila J. Wilson, vs. Jackie E. Snavely.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Residential Funding Corp. vs. Linda L. Donovan, South Blue Spruce Road, Warsaw; et al. Plaintiff seeks $57,523.03 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Mark D. and Linda S. Mallane, North Sir Lancelot Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $186,642.28 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Marta Dunwell vs. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc., West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for warranty work for repairs identified and for future warranty work, plus court costs.
• Teresa A. and Michael W. Howard vs. Charlotte Davis, West Baker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a June 11, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Crescent and Hepler drives, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• JoAnn Wilcoxson, Winona Lake, vs. Jenifer Wilcoxson Daniel, Mishawaka. Plaintiff seeks a weeklong visitation with her 11-year-old granddaughter this summer.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Teresa J. Cosgrove, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,551.91 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Sandra Lynn Enyart, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $5,470.58 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Bradley and Susan Heeter, South Harrison Street, Leesburg, and Lillian D. Wallace. Plaintiff seeks $30,068.76 due on note, plus attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Traverse Mortgage Corp. vs. Daniel R. and Cathi R. Kerr, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $53,877.96 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• James L. Walmer vs. Christy Woodcock, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $337 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Three Rivers Federal Credit vs. Morgan S. Rodey, East CR 100S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure of mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Service, doing business as Discover Card, vs. Terrence Osterhoudt, East CR 550S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,447.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hensley
Trina Mae Hensley, Mentone, and Brad Allyn Hensley, South CR 1000W, Mentone. They were married Oct. 27, 1989, and separated May 26, 1999. There are two minor children.
Jefferson
Steven Ray Jefferson, South CR 550W, Warsaw, and Kelly Ann Jefferson, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. They were married May 28, 1995, and separated May 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Keyes
Bennie Keyes, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Beth A. Keyes, South Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated Nov. 27, 1997. There are no minor children.
Martinez
Cesar D. Martinez, North Union Street, Warsaw, and Michelle A. Martinez, Henderson Drive, Warsaw. They were married April 26, 1995, and separated in September 1997. There is one minor child.
Robbins
Vontellia Robbins, Huntington, and Glenn Robbins, East CR 100S, Pierceton. They were married July 22, 1995, and separated Nov. 12, 1997. There are two minor children.
Urbin
Shelly Ann Urbin, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Jay Lee Urbin, Seventh Street, Winona Lake.They were married Feb. 12, 1999, and separated April 23, 1999. There are no minor children.
Vetor
Tamra Vetor, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Steven Vetor, address unknown. They were married Sept. 24, 1995, and separated May 6, 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Trustees of Indiana University vs. Janet S. Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $1,807.91, plus interest, $888.50 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Fred and Jan Oest and James A. and Theresa A. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $45,024.04 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Harry L. and Dyanne M. Franklin. Plaintiff awarded $20,333.06 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank, Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Salvador P. Sanchez. Plaintiff awarded $8,685.63 by default.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Shannon K. and Joel Cygan vs. PM Ag Products Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Household Finance Corp. vs. Jerry G. and Regina Wadkins.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Diane (former name Sisk restored) and George A. Jackson. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $130 per week in child support. May 26.
• Angela Joan and Robert Hershberger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $187 per week in child support. May 26.
• Barney R. and Cinda Clayton. May 27.
• Peggy (former name Morgan restored) and Richard Rivera. May 27.
• Teresa Jane and Danny Mastropietro. Each parent awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 27.
Other Action
• Zimmer Inc. vs. Joint Medical Products Corp., et al. The Hon. Michael D. Cook, judge of Marshall Circuit Court, is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Vicki Black, also known as Vicky Guy and Vicki Engelberth, 4561 N. CR 700E, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $28,428. Debts: $45,468.
• Robert and Diana Blankenship, 12767 Ind. 114E, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,940. Debts: $21,420.
• Domingo Cabrera, 804 W. Garro St., Plymouth, and Elizabeth Cabrera, also known as Elizabeth Owens, 407 W. Quad St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $900. Debts: $23,784.
• Stuart Furbee, 203 Church St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $52,622. Debts: $387,320.
• Shane and Crystal Hise, 12026 N. Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,628. Debts: $19,121.
• Phyllis Hudkins, 210 E. Fifth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,915. Debts: $18,385.
• Ricky and Denise Littlejohn, 1692 E. CR 200N #157, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $52,099. Debts: $80,637.
• Claude Mullins, 4961 S. Mallard, Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $750. Debts: $15,239.
• Henrietta Myer, 5974 W.Kingfisher Drive, Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,005. Debts: $34,070.
• Benjamin Purcell and Tonya Purcell, also known as Tonya Clayborne, 601 N. Locke St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,350. Debts: $6,831.
• George Sr. and Jo Stidams, 22 EMS B63 Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $37,830. Debts: $153,851.
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