Times-Union Court News 06-15-1999
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:
• Jay Allen King, 24, and Yvonna June VanHouten, 28, both of West Columbia Street, Pierceton.
• Robert E. Ashburn, 60, and Leann M. Livengood, 54, both of EMS D21 Lane, Syracuse.
• James Cobert Oldham, 28, and Heather Ann Hickman, 25, both of West CR 850S, Claypool.
• Adam Charles Guy, 24, and Cristine D. Miller, 46, both of North CR 900E, North Webster.
• Joshua Michael Lutes, 21, West Lutes Drive, Warsaw, and Stephanie Dawn Anglin, 20, North Main Street, Claypool.
• Scott Alan Jones, 26, and Joanne Kelli Stodieck, 22, both of Ivywood Drive, Warsaw.
• Raul Rodriguez Compean, 28, and Angie H. Rico, 30, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• David J. Skerritt, 37, and Sandra R. Latham, 36, both of Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw.
• James William Glon, 39, and Kamala Lou Robinson, 40, both of EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse.
• Michael Allen Bradshaw, 25, and Sheryl Annette Jones, 29, both of North Webster.
• John Michael Anderson, 26, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, and Tina Jean Zorn, 27, South CR 750W, Akron.
• Mark A. Smith, 43, and Amanda J. Mailloux, 31, both of East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg.
• Jonathan Mark William Crow, 23, Bowling Green, Ohio, and Jessica Anne Barrette, 22, Rivercrest Drive, Warsaw.
• Anthony T. Hunziker, 35, and Sonia R. Lewallen, 34, both of Railside, Syracuse.
• Chester James Myers, 20, and Summer Lee Weber, 22, both of East Camelot Lane, Cromwell.
• Matthew Lamar Hochstetler, 21, North CR 500W, Milford, and Margaret Ann Yoder, 18, Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• Todd A. Clark, 35, and Shelia Marie Steinbacher, 28, both of Bo Peep Lane, Cromwell.
• Derek Blaine Boggs, 23, South CR 200W, Silver Lake, and April Tennille Stouder, 23, South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Aaron Trent Crabtree, 23, Kewanee, Ill., and Sarah Jane Adams, 22, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake.
• Buddy Irwin Eggebroten, 32, and Stephanie Marie Ewald, 23, both of College Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Jose Valente Ceballos, 25, and Alecia Joyce Krull, 24, both of East CR 500N Leesburg.
• Brian Thomas Schmidt, 37, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Teresa C. Howard, 34, West CR 900S, Claypool.
• Bobby Ray Vickers Jr., 21, Ind. 13, North Manchester, and Jamie Sue Raymer, 20, Charles Drive, Winona Lake.
• Omer Lee Mullet, 25, North CR 625W, Etna Green, and Karen M. Hochstetler, 24, U.S. 6W, Nappanee.
• Nathanael Ira Dunlevy, 22, and Deborah Katherine Jones, 22, both of Mineral Springs Drive, Winona Lake.
• Johann Friedrich Patka, 48, and Margaret Ann Owens, 43, both of West Monoquet Road, 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:
• Beckman, et al, vs. Kimberly R. Schucker. Plaintiff awarded $1,417.71.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John D. Myers, $313.29; Lyle Meeker, $360.58; and Charlotte Foreman, $403.64.
• Ronald D. and Jacquelyn S. Tutorow vs. Adam Arnett. Plaintiff awarded $1,098.58.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dean E. Lark, $275.70; Barbara A. Bell, $1,016.63; Pamela S. Bell, $162.90; Summer D. Wheeler, $426.30; Anna Marie Werner, $2,545.02; and Connie J. Slusher, $2,124.
• Jean P. Kampf vs. Michael J. Kausal. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Gravel Enterprises Inc. vs. Chris and Brenda Breidinger. Plaintiff awarded $1,265.77.
• Juan and Jamie Ceballos vs. Chris Dale and Legacy Agri Corp. Plaintiffs awarded $1,406.67.
• Juan and Jamie Ceballos vs. Chris Dale and Legacy Agri Corp. Plaintiffs awarded $145.83.
• American General Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Daniel R. Kerr, $486.41, and Jamie L. Boggs, $920.71.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Deborah Kay Ruch, $1,310.41; Melissa Martin, $1,218.86; Don and Barbara Sue Bice, $557.83; Thomas and Karen Edwards, $1822.72; and Jason C. Parker, $342.52.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. vs. Paul A. Mallery. Plaintiff awarded $88.54.
• Edward A. Cochran vs. James Benjamin Sweet. Plaintiff awarded $1,903.20.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steven D. Case, $1,500, and Todd A. Andritsch, $1,500.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruth Wright, $828.45; Loretta Lin Abbott, $447.85; and Joseph P. Bilderback, $387.69.
• R&R Enterprises Inc. vs. Jena L. Williams. Plaintiff awarded $450.
• Tasha R. Ratliff vs. Kiana Lisa Skinner. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Ken Taylor vs. Jackie Rich. Plaintiff awarded $732.72.
• Dewayne Busz vs. Todd L. Cornett. Plaintiff awarded $2,571.
• Blackthorne Electric Inc. vs. Paramount Homes Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,703.07.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Macks Swick, Mentone, and Billy Puckett, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jeremy Diehl, Mentone.
Fined $25 in May and license suspended 90 days was David Shipley, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Paul Brewer, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kurt Fretz, Claypool.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in May was David Shipley, Leesburg.
Fined $74.50 in December was Gary Vervaet, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in May was Brian Wiggs, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April and license suspended 90 days was Todd Guiff, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Margorito Hernandez, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in February were Apolinar Sanchez, Warsaw, and Martin Cervantes, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Antonio Rivera, Warsaw.
False Driver's License - Fined $50 in February was Luis Jimenez, Pierceton.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $50 in December and sentenced to 48 hours in jail was Jake Waddle, Mentone.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May were Ryan Brower, Larwill; Larry Hursell, Warsaw; Tarzan Prater, Warsaw; and Max Alvarado, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April was Cynthia Seaberg, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Mark Prater, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in May was Dora Acosta, Winona Lake.
Fined $150 in February was Enrique Palos, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Carrie Adkins, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $25 in February were Christopher Phifer, Warsaw, and Bernice Calhoun, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in October was Jeremy Lantz, Warsaw.
Hunting After Legal Hours - Fined $25 in December were Todd Wells, Pierceton, and Jamie Wolfe, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Mark R. Aker, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in June was Sandra E. Sparks, 50, Milford.
Fined $27 in May were Maria A. Till, 18, Warsaw; Janice R. Elliott, 39, Warsaw; Denise A. Rodenhuis, 30, Warsaw; Brian W. Watson, 16, Warsaw; Amanda M. Patrick, 21, Warsaw; Connie S. Hatcher, 45, Warsaw; Shaun C. Owens, 19, Warsaw; and Cindy L. McDonald, 37, Milford.
Fined $27 in April were Beatriz T. Becerra, 28, Pierceton; and Jennifer A. Weaver, 27, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in March were Teresa E. Hurley, 39, Warsaw; Alexis L. Christian, 20, North Manchester; and Brooks D. Blanton, 16, Rochester.
Fined $25 in May was Thomas Lopez, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in June was Rhya E. Cronther, 18, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in May were Jenell C. Hawley, 16, Warsaw; Wonda L. Rogers, 49, Warsaw; Lisa M. Seitz, 34, Warsaw; Jaime S. Montelongo, 24, Rochester; Teresa J. Whitaker, 24, Silver Lake; Patricia Koher, 45, Milford; Thomas L. Waikel, 33, Pierceton; Michelle L. Zile, 19, Silver Lake; Michael T. Warner, 35, Winona Lake; and Daun R. Shepherd, 39, Sidney.
Fined $12 in April were Scott A. Carter, 29, Syracuse, and James W. Poe, 37, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in March were Christopher P. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Richard D. Wallace, 25, Warsaw; and Brian L. Robertson, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Amy S. Pritchard, 20, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May were Carol S. Orr, 30, Syracuse; Patricia Koher, 45, Milford; and Jose Rangel, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Beatriz T. Becerra, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March was Scott A. Carter, 29, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Richard W. Kidd, 18, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Nathan Goldenberg, 16, Syracuse; Anthony R. Ritenour, 17, North Manchester; and Cole R. Thomas, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Jeffrey A. Hunter, 22, Claypool.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in May was Patricia L. Likens, 66, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in May was Frank S. Daniels, 13, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Julie A. Harwood, 40, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in April was Juan Ramirez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Tracey L. Humes, 29, Mentone.
Driving While Intoxicated By Minor With Blood-Alcohol Content of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $50 in April was Raven B. Downey, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Michael W. Keaffaber, 29, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in April was Mark A. Knoop, 31, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June was Glenda R. Wood, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Mandy L. Yates, 20, Claypool, and William L. Ford, 57, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (May) Shery Swinehart, North Webster; Audra Welker, North Webster; Chad Miller, North Manchester; Joseph Dewitt, Syracuse; Angela Lozano, Silver Lake; (March) David Gerth, Leesburg; Michelle Bartley, Rochester; (February) Carrie Ousley, Warsaw; (September) Chris Green, Leesburg; (June 1998) Michael Krise, Warsaw (two counts); Melinda Easterly, Silver Lake (four counts).
Conversion - (April) Lo Phoun, Leesburg; (February) Tony Himes, Warsaw; (December) Donald Hiner, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Steven Wolfe, Pierceton; (November) Howard McGee, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (January) Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Voyeurism - (December) Corbett Frazier, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Battery - (January) Burnis Flannery, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Christy A. Doty, 41, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Robert and Audrey Ruth, et al, vs. J. Scott Burton, Carmel. Plaintiffs seek a judgment declaring their rights to use an easement for ingress and egress to Lake Wawasee and judgment establishing their prescriptive easements and rights, plus an injunction prohibiting interference with their use of the easement until this matter is solved.
• Susanne Campbell Merrill vs. Biomet Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract and promissory estoppel. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damage in an amount to deter Biomet from similar acts of discrimination in the future, plus attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred. Plaintiff seeks a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolution
Miller
Susaine Miller, Dogwood Court, Warsaw, and Michael L. Miller, Ind. 13S, North Manchester. They were married Feb. 9, 1991, and separated Feb. 4, 1999. 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
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people by default, plus interest and court costs: Dana D. and Ballard E. Shell, $7,098.30; Delbert Bolen, $4,973.69; and Deborah L. Biberstine, $6,659.39.
• Professional Account Services vs. Diane L. and Donald W. Hicks. Plaintiff awarded $21,990.21 by default, plus court costs.
• Professional Collections Inc. vs. Lynn M. Leffert. Plaintiff awarded $10,387.14 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Keith L. and Stacy R. Patches. Plaintiff awarded $59,344.66 by default, plus expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• FCC National Bank vs. Chris L.Coonce. Plaintiff awarded $6,352.66 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Phoenix Recycled Products vs. Dynamatrix Inc. Plaintiff awarded $47,819.83 by default.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Mark and Deborah A. Mayhew. Plaintiff awarded $55,789.11 by default, plus expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Joyce Hill and Loretta Harris. Plaintiff awarded $4,839.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Britta E. Hostetter vs. Erie Insurance Exchange and Stanley Hursh, doing business as Hursh Insurance Agency.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Cincinnati Insurance Co., as subrogee of Mary Williamson, vs. Tim Weaver.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Rebecca and Kermit Tyson. Father awarded custody of couple's five minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 26.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for amounts due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Gary L. and Cathy McDonald, Leesburg; Pamela M. and Jason Stephenson, East CR 225S, Winona Lake; and Vicki S. Slone, West Rinch Road, Claypool.
• Tara L. Huff, formerly known as Tara L. Sipes, vs. Lance W. Sipes, EMS T45A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,600 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Capstead Inc. vs. Ann M. Heiman, Brookview Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,311.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Hildabell Holloway, West Center Street, Burket, vs. Consolidated Stores Corp., doing business as Big Lots #261 (Warsaw store), Columbus, Ohio; IRF/Irving Eisenbam Estate, West Hartford, Conn.; and Developers Realty Corp., West Hartford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a Sept. 2, 1997, fall at the Big Lots store on West Lake Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Linda Groff vs. Vern Lambright, EMS D8A Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,970.70 for three times the amount of damage to trees on her property while Lambright was trespassing there. Plaintiff also seeks an amount for loss of aesthetic value and enjoyment of the trees and for court costs.
• Patricia Stewart vs. Craig Neibert, EMS T12A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $11,388 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of car and utility trailer used as security.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Jo Ann Byers, vs. Miccah D. Harding, Ireland Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,428.50 as paid to insured claimant, Byers, after a Nov. 27, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Argonne Road and East Jefferson Street. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Terry Boden and Jane York vs. Martha Hulse, EMS D13 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an order requiring specific performance of real estate purchase offer, plus judgment in amount to compensate for damages resulting from failure to consummate sale within the time contemplated and for court costs.
• Columbia Realty Corp. vs. Leonard and Sharon Rogers, Goshen, and Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc., Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an order terminating contract and defendants' interest in real estate, plus possession of real estate and authority to dispose of burnt-out remains of abandoned mobile home, and for court costs.
• American Express vs.Carl W. Schuster, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $8,080.85 due on account, plus interest.
Name Changes
• Cathy Coy seeks to change the name of her minor child from Cayla Sue Partin to Cayla Sue Coy.
• Elaine E. Balke seeks to change the name of her minor son from Cody Wade Nicolet to Cody Wade Balke.
• Lonnie Flory seeks to change the name of a minor child of whom she has guardianship from Nichole Elaine Clark to Nichole Elaine Flory.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bowser
Eva Jo Bowser, EMS B61A Lane, Warsaw, and Terry L. Bowser, East CR 500N, North Webster. They were married Sept. 2, 1979, and separated Jan. 10, 1999. There are four minor children.
Harris
Leo Harris, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Barbara Jane Harris, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 4, 1998, and separated May 27, 1999. There are no minor children.
Moore
Tina Ann Moore, South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton, and Rickie Morrison Moore, Huntington. They were married April 21, 1984, and separated May 16, 1999. There are four minor children.
Newsome
William Ray Newsome, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Hazel Chrissy Newsome, Goshen. They were married April 20, 1990, and separated June 18, 1990. There are no minor children.
Overmeyer
Kim M. Overmeyer, Warsaw, and Daryl L. Overmeyer, East CR 500S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 9, 1986, and separated May 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Pinnick
Cara L. and Mark B. Pinnick, West Nina Lane, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 19, 1987, and separated June 4, 1999. There are two minor children.
Wallace
Monaca Wallace, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse, and Charles Wallace, Nashville, Tenn. They were married Sept. 19, 1992, and separated Nov. 15, 1998. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• R&S Development, LLP, vs. Samuel Swedarsky, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title quieted.
• A minor girl, by her parent and next friend, vs. Darrold R. Donat. Plaintiff awarded $7,500, plus interest and court costs. Due to the nature of this complaint, the plaintiff's identity is not being published.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Dewayne E. and Doreen L. O'Connor, et al. Plaintiff awarded $80,997.28, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Donald E. Sloan, $9,044.04, and Vickie S. Miller, $3,513.11.
• James L. Walmer vs. Bill Garmen. Plaintiff awarded $100, plus court costs.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., vs. William Barth and Tammy Walls. Plaintiff awarded $3,923.92, plus court costs.
• Ernest C. Poole vs. Mark and Janice DeGroff. Plaintiff awarded $1,423.33 by default, plus interest and possession of real estate.
Name Change
• Toni Lynn Lehman's request to change her name to Megan Lynn Lehman is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. vs. Biomedical Engineering, et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Dennis L. and Sandra J. Hall. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Gwinda G. (former name Gibson restored) and Robert C. Aldridge. June 3.
• Ruby Lynn (former name Stewart restored) and William Warford. June 3.
• Joshaua David May and Lorri Ann (former name Brookins restored). June 3.
• Dayton E. Stantz and Nancy A. (former name Eversole restored). June 3.
• Jesse J. Deaton and Bobbie (former name Hall restored). The couple's three children are in the custody of a grandmother pursuant to a Noble Circuit Court order and child support will be determined in that court. June 3.
• Mary E. and Charles W. See. Father awarded custody of two and mother awarded custody of one of the couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 3.
• Robert D. and Amy Bloom. June 4.
• Charles and Stacy R. Hall. June 4.
• Rosalee Ann and Roger Allen Bridge. June 7.
• Richard A. and Frankie Y. Endicott. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $127 per week in child support. June 7.
• Stacey S. and Shawn G. Hovenden. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. June 8.
• Jennifer Nicole (former name Tolson restored) and Kim Alan Wood. June 8.
• Larry Edward Flannery and Pamela Sue (former name Whetten restored). June 8.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Walter Junior and Regina Blackburn.
• Geraldine and Michael Jefferson.
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.
• Howard Bailey Jr., 535 Railside Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,535. Debts: $19,606.
• Nathan Beaudin, 3699 N. CR 175E #111, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,665. Debts: $12,712.
• Shelby Breece, 3762 Old Road 30W #697, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,772. Debts: $15,050.
• John Burnau, 29305 CR 250S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,381. Debts: $89,270.
• Priscilla Conley, also known as Priscilla Redinger, 701 W. 18th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,354. Debts: $70,871.
• Wales and Karen Cory, 11914 N. CR 175E, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,791. Debts: $16,327.
• Emily Edwards, also known as Emily Hunsberger, 759 Locke Court, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,600. Debts: $103,454.
• Connie Gaines, P.O. Box 628, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $18,807. Debts: $257,601.
• Gary Groff 8722 E. Smith Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,755. Debts: $32,987.
• Deborah Holderby, 114 N. Columbia St., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $68,700. Debts: $65,577.
• Kimberly Joyce, P.O. Box 363, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,690. Debts: $55,364.
• Michael Kats, 804 Northside Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $24,028. Debts: $18,217.
• Regina Ousley, also known as Regina Harmon, 601 Oak Glen #8, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,450. Debts: $21,761.
• Jason Siegel, 603 Bison Ridge, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $790. Debts: $37,729.
• James Sterling, 1200 N. Main St. #210, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,814. Debts: $33,084.
• Jery Wade and Rebecca Wade, formerly known as Rebecca Harrison, 4818 Boicourt Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: Not available. Debts: Not available. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jay Allen King, 24, and Yvonna June VanHouten, 28, both of West Columbia Street, Pierceton.
• Robert E. Ashburn, 60, and Leann M. Livengood, 54, both of EMS D21 Lane, Syracuse.
• James Cobert Oldham, 28, and Heather Ann Hickman, 25, both of West CR 850S, Claypool.
• Adam Charles Guy, 24, and Cristine D. Miller, 46, both of North CR 900E, North Webster.
• Joshua Michael Lutes, 21, West Lutes Drive, Warsaw, and Stephanie Dawn Anglin, 20, North Main Street, Claypool.
• Scott Alan Jones, 26, and Joanne Kelli Stodieck, 22, both of Ivywood Drive, Warsaw.
• Raul Rodriguez Compean, 28, and Angie H. Rico, 30, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• David J. Skerritt, 37, and Sandra R. Latham, 36, both of Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw.
• James William Glon, 39, and Kamala Lou Robinson, 40, both of EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse.
• Michael Allen Bradshaw, 25, and Sheryl Annette Jones, 29, both of North Webster.
• John Michael Anderson, 26, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, and Tina Jean Zorn, 27, South CR 750W, Akron.
• Mark A. Smith, 43, and Amanda J. Mailloux, 31, both of East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg.
• Jonathan Mark William Crow, 23, Bowling Green, Ohio, and Jessica Anne Barrette, 22, Rivercrest Drive, Warsaw.
• Anthony T. Hunziker, 35, and Sonia R. Lewallen, 34, both of Railside, Syracuse.
• Chester James Myers, 20, and Summer Lee Weber, 22, both of East Camelot Lane, Cromwell.
• Matthew Lamar Hochstetler, 21, North CR 500W, Milford, and Margaret Ann Yoder, 18, Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• Todd A. Clark, 35, and Shelia Marie Steinbacher, 28, both of Bo Peep Lane, Cromwell.
• Derek Blaine Boggs, 23, South CR 200W, Silver Lake, and April Tennille Stouder, 23, South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Aaron Trent Crabtree, 23, Kewanee, Ill., and Sarah Jane Adams, 22, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake.
• Buddy Irwin Eggebroten, 32, and Stephanie Marie Ewald, 23, both of College Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Jose Valente Ceballos, 25, and Alecia Joyce Krull, 24, both of East CR 500N Leesburg.
• Brian Thomas Schmidt, 37, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Teresa C. Howard, 34, West CR 900S, Claypool.
• Bobby Ray Vickers Jr., 21, Ind. 13, North Manchester, and Jamie Sue Raymer, 20, Charles Drive, Winona Lake.
• Omer Lee Mullet, 25, North CR 625W, Etna Green, and Karen M. Hochstetler, 24, U.S. 6W, Nappanee.
• Nathanael Ira Dunlevy, 22, and Deborah Katherine Jones, 22, both of Mineral Springs Drive, Winona Lake.
• Johann Friedrich Patka, 48, and Margaret Ann Owens, 43, both of West Monoquet Road, 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:
• Beckman, et al, vs. Kimberly R. Schucker. Plaintiff awarded $1,417.71.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John D. Myers, $313.29; Lyle Meeker, $360.58; and Charlotte Foreman, $403.64.
• Ronald D. and Jacquelyn S. Tutorow vs. Adam Arnett. Plaintiff awarded $1,098.58.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dean E. Lark, $275.70; Barbara A. Bell, $1,016.63; Pamela S. Bell, $162.90; Summer D. Wheeler, $426.30; Anna Marie Werner, $2,545.02; and Connie J. Slusher, $2,124.
• Jean P. Kampf vs. Michael J. Kausal. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Gravel Enterprises Inc. vs. Chris and Brenda Breidinger. Plaintiff awarded $1,265.77.
• Juan and Jamie Ceballos vs. Chris Dale and Legacy Agri Corp. Plaintiffs awarded $1,406.67.
• Juan and Jamie Ceballos vs. Chris Dale and Legacy Agri Corp. Plaintiffs awarded $145.83.
• American General Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Daniel R. Kerr, $486.41, and Jamie L. Boggs, $920.71.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Deborah Kay Ruch, $1,310.41; Melissa Martin, $1,218.86; Don and Barbara Sue Bice, $557.83; Thomas and Karen Edwards, $1822.72; and Jason C. Parker, $342.52.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. vs. Paul A. Mallery. Plaintiff awarded $88.54.
• Edward A. Cochran vs. James Benjamin Sweet. Plaintiff awarded $1,903.20.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steven D. Case, $1,500, and Todd A. Andritsch, $1,500.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruth Wright, $828.45; Loretta Lin Abbott, $447.85; and Joseph P. Bilderback, $387.69.
• R&R Enterprises Inc. vs. Jena L. Williams. Plaintiff awarded $450.
• Tasha R. Ratliff vs. Kiana Lisa Skinner. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Ken Taylor vs. Jackie Rich. Plaintiff awarded $732.72.
• Dewayne Busz vs. Todd L. Cornett. Plaintiff awarded $2,571.
• Blackthorne Electric Inc. vs. Paramount Homes Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,703.07.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Macks Swick, Mentone, and Billy Puckett, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jeremy Diehl, Mentone.
Fined $25 in May and license suspended 90 days was David Shipley, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Paul Brewer, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kurt Fretz, Claypool.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in May was David Shipley, Leesburg.
Fined $74.50 in December was Gary Vervaet, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in May was Brian Wiggs, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April and license suspended 90 days was Todd Guiff, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Margorito Hernandez, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in February were Apolinar Sanchez, Warsaw, and Martin Cervantes, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Antonio Rivera, Warsaw.
False Driver's License - Fined $50 in February was Luis Jimenez, Pierceton.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $50 in December and sentenced to 48 hours in jail was Jake Waddle, Mentone.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May were Ryan Brower, Larwill; Larry Hursell, Warsaw; Tarzan Prater, Warsaw; and Max Alvarado, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April was Cynthia Seaberg, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Mark Prater, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in May was Dora Acosta, Winona Lake.
Fined $150 in February was Enrique Palos, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Carrie Adkins, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $25 in February were Christopher Phifer, Warsaw, and Bernice Calhoun, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in October was Jeremy Lantz, Warsaw.
Hunting After Legal Hours - Fined $25 in December were Todd Wells, Pierceton, and Jamie Wolfe, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Mark R. Aker, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in June was Sandra E. Sparks, 50, Milford.
Fined $27 in May were Maria A. Till, 18, Warsaw; Janice R. Elliott, 39, Warsaw; Denise A. Rodenhuis, 30, Warsaw; Brian W. Watson, 16, Warsaw; Amanda M. Patrick, 21, Warsaw; Connie S. Hatcher, 45, Warsaw; Shaun C. Owens, 19, Warsaw; and Cindy L. McDonald, 37, Milford.
Fined $27 in April were Beatriz T. Becerra, 28, Pierceton; and Jennifer A. Weaver, 27, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in March were Teresa E. Hurley, 39, Warsaw; Alexis L. Christian, 20, North Manchester; and Brooks D. Blanton, 16, Rochester.
Fined $25 in May was Thomas Lopez, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in June was Rhya E. Cronther, 18, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in May were Jenell C. Hawley, 16, Warsaw; Wonda L. Rogers, 49, Warsaw; Lisa M. Seitz, 34, Warsaw; Jaime S. Montelongo, 24, Rochester; Teresa J. Whitaker, 24, Silver Lake; Patricia Koher, 45, Milford; Thomas L. Waikel, 33, Pierceton; Michelle L. Zile, 19, Silver Lake; Michael T. Warner, 35, Winona Lake; and Daun R. Shepherd, 39, Sidney.
Fined $12 in April were Scott A. Carter, 29, Syracuse, and James W. Poe, 37, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in March were Christopher P. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Richard D. Wallace, 25, Warsaw; and Brian L. Robertson, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Amy S. Pritchard, 20, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May were Carol S. Orr, 30, Syracuse; Patricia Koher, 45, Milford; and Jose Rangel, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Beatriz T. Becerra, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March was Scott A. Carter, 29, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Richard W. Kidd, 18, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Nathan Goldenberg, 16, Syracuse; Anthony R. Ritenour, 17, North Manchester; and Cole R. Thomas, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Jeffrey A. Hunter, 22, Claypool.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in May was Patricia L. Likens, 66, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in May was Frank S. Daniels, 13, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Julie A. Harwood, 40, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in April was Juan Ramirez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Tracey L. Humes, 29, Mentone.
Driving While Intoxicated By Minor With Blood-Alcohol Content of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $50 in April was Raven B. Downey, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Michael W. Keaffaber, 29, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in April was Mark A. Knoop, 31, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June was Glenda R. Wood, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Mandy L. Yates, 20, Claypool, and William L. Ford, 57, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (May) Shery Swinehart, North Webster; Audra Welker, North Webster; Chad Miller, North Manchester; Joseph Dewitt, Syracuse; Angela Lozano, Silver Lake; (March) David Gerth, Leesburg; Michelle Bartley, Rochester; (February) Carrie Ousley, Warsaw; (September) Chris Green, Leesburg; (June 1998) Michael Krise, Warsaw (two counts); Melinda Easterly, Silver Lake (four counts).
Conversion - (April) Lo Phoun, Leesburg; (February) Tony Himes, Warsaw; (December) Donald Hiner, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Steven Wolfe, Pierceton; (November) Howard McGee, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (January) Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Voyeurism - (December) Corbett Frazier, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Battery - (January) Burnis Flannery, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Christy A. Doty, 41, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Robert and Audrey Ruth, et al, vs. J. Scott Burton, Carmel. Plaintiffs seek a judgment declaring their rights to use an easement for ingress and egress to Lake Wawasee and judgment establishing their prescriptive easements and rights, plus an injunction prohibiting interference with their use of the easement until this matter is solved.
• Susanne Campbell Merrill vs. Biomet Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract and promissory estoppel. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damage in an amount to deter Biomet from similar acts of discrimination in the future, plus attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred. Plaintiff seeks a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolution
Miller
Susaine Miller, Dogwood Court, Warsaw, and Michael L. Miller, Ind. 13S, North Manchester. They were married Feb. 9, 1991, and separated Feb. 4, 1999. 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
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people by default, plus interest and court costs: Dana D. and Ballard E. Shell, $7,098.30; Delbert Bolen, $4,973.69; and Deborah L. Biberstine, $6,659.39.
• Professional Account Services vs. Diane L. and Donald W. Hicks. Plaintiff awarded $21,990.21 by default, plus court costs.
• Professional Collections Inc. vs. Lynn M. Leffert. Plaintiff awarded $10,387.14 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Keith L. and Stacy R. Patches. Plaintiff awarded $59,344.66 by default, plus expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• FCC National Bank vs. Chris L.Coonce. Plaintiff awarded $6,352.66 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Phoenix Recycled Products vs. Dynamatrix Inc. Plaintiff awarded $47,819.83 by default.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Mark and Deborah A. Mayhew. Plaintiff awarded $55,789.11 by default, plus expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Joyce Hill and Loretta Harris. Plaintiff awarded $4,839.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Britta E. Hostetter vs. Erie Insurance Exchange and Stanley Hursh, doing business as Hursh Insurance Agency.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Cincinnati Insurance Co., as subrogee of Mary Williamson, vs. Tim Weaver.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Rebecca and Kermit Tyson. Father awarded custody of couple's five minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 26.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for amounts due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Gary L. and Cathy McDonald, Leesburg; Pamela M. and Jason Stephenson, East CR 225S, Winona Lake; and Vicki S. Slone, West Rinch Road, Claypool.
• Tara L. Huff, formerly known as Tara L. Sipes, vs. Lance W. Sipes, EMS T45A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,600 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Capstead Inc. vs. Ann M. Heiman, Brookview Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,311.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Hildabell Holloway, West Center Street, Burket, vs. Consolidated Stores Corp., doing business as Big Lots #261 (Warsaw store), Columbus, Ohio; IRF/Irving Eisenbam Estate, West Hartford, Conn.; and Developers Realty Corp., West Hartford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a Sept. 2, 1997, fall at the Big Lots store on West Lake Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Linda Groff vs. Vern Lambright, EMS D8A Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,970.70 for three times the amount of damage to trees on her property while Lambright was trespassing there. Plaintiff also seeks an amount for loss of aesthetic value and enjoyment of the trees and for court costs.
• Patricia Stewart vs. Craig Neibert, EMS T12A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $11,388 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of car and utility trailer used as security.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Jo Ann Byers, vs. Miccah D. Harding, Ireland Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,428.50 as paid to insured claimant, Byers, after a Nov. 27, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Argonne Road and East Jefferson Street. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Terry Boden and Jane York vs. Martha Hulse, EMS D13 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an order requiring specific performance of real estate purchase offer, plus judgment in amount to compensate for damages resulting from failure to consummate sale within the time contemplated and for court costs.
• Columbia Realty Corp. vs. Leonard and Sharon Rogers, Goshen, and Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc., Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an order terminating contract and defendants' interest in real estate, plus possession of real estate and authority to dispose of burnt-out remains of abandoned mobile home, and for court costs.
• American Express vs.Carl W. Schuster, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $8,080.85 due on account, plus interest.
Name Changes
• Cathy Coy seeks to change the name of her minor child from Cayla Sue Partin to Cayla Sue Coy.
• Elaine E. Balke seeks to change the name of her minor son from Cody Wade Nicolet to Cody Wade Balke.
• Lonnie Flory seeks to change the name of a minor child of whom she has guardianship from Nichole Elaine Clark to Nichole Elaine Flory.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bowser
Eva Jo Bowser, EMS B61A Lane, Warsaw, and Terry L. Bowser, East CR 500N, North Webster. They were married Sept. 2, 1979, and separated Jan. 10, 1999. There are four minor children.
Harris
Leo Harris, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Barbara Jane Harris, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 4, 1998, and separated May 27, 1999. There are no minor children.
Moore
Tina Ann Moore, South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton, and Rickie Morrison Moore, Huntington. They were married April 21, 1984, and separated May 16, 1999. There are four minor children.
Newsome
William Ray Newsome, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Hazel Chrissy Newsome, Goshen. They were married April 20, 1990, and separated June 18, 1990. There are no minor children.
Overmeyer
Kim M. Overmeyer, Warsaw, and Daryl L. Overmeyer, East CR 500S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 9, 1986, and separated May 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Pinnick
Cara L. and Mark B. Pinnick, West Nina Lane, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 19, 1987, and separated June 4, 1999. There are two minor children.
Wallace
Monaca Wallace, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse, and Charles Wallace, Nashville, Tenn. They were married Sept. 19, 1992, and separated Nov. 15, 1998. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• R&S Development, LLP, vs. Samuel Swedarsky, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title quieted.
• A minor girl, by her parent and next friend, vs. Darrold R. Donat. Plaintiff awarded $7,500, plus interest and court costs. Due to the nature of this complaint, the plaintiff's identity is not being published.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Dewayne E. and Doreen L. O'Connor, et al. Plaintiff awarded $80,997.28, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Donald E. Sloan, $9,044.04, and Vickie S. Miller, $3,513.11.
• James L. Walmer vs. Bill Garmen. Plaintiff awarded $100, plus court costs.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., vs. William Barth and Tammy Walls. Plaintiff awarded $3,923.92, plus court costs.
• Ernest C. Poole vs. Mark and Janice DeGroff. Plaintiff awarded $1,423.33 by default, plus interest and possession of real estate.
Name Change
• Toni Lynn Lehman's request to change her name to Megan Lynn Lehman is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. vs. Biomedical Engineering, et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Dennis L. and Sandra J. Hall. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Gwinda G. (former name Gibson restored) and Robert C. Aldridge. June 3.
• Ruby Lynn (former name Stewart restored) and William Warford. June 3.
• Joshaua David May and Lorri Ann (former name Brookins restored). June 3.
• Dayton E. Stantz and Nancy A. (former name Eversole restored). June 3.
• Jesse J. Deaton and Bobbie (former name Hall restored). The couple's three children are in the custody of a grandmother pursuant to a Noble Circuit Court order and child support will be determined in that court. June 3.
• Mary E. and Charles W. See. Father awarded custody of two and mother awarded custody of one of the couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 3.
• Robert D. and Amy Bloom. June 4.
• Charles and Stacy R. Hall. June 4.
• Rosalee Ann and Roger Allen Bridge. June 7.
• Richard A. and Frankie Y. Endicott. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $127 per week in child support. June 7.
• Stacey S. and Shawn G. Hovenden. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. June 8.
• Jennifer Nicole (former name Tolson restored) and Kim Alan Wood. June 8.
• Larry Edward Flannery and Pamela Sue (former name Whetten restored). June 8.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Walter Junior and Regina Blackburn.
• Geraldine and Michael Jefferson.
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.
• Howard Bailey Jr., 535 Railside Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,535. Debts: $19,606.
• Nathan Beaudin, 3699 N. CR 175E #111, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,665. Debts: $12,712.
• Shelby Breece, 3762 Old Road 30W #697, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,772. Debts: $15,050.
• John Burnau, 29305 CR 250S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,381. Debts: $89,270.
• Priscilla Conley, also known as Priscilla Redinger, 701 W. 18th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,354. Debts: $70,871.
• Wales and Karen Cory, 11914 N. CR 175E, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,791. Debts: $16,327.
• Emily Edwards, also known as Emily Hunsberger, 759 Locke Court, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,600. Debts: $103,454.
• Connie Gaines, P.O. Box 628, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $18,807. Debts: $257,601.
• Gary Groff 8722 E. Smith Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,755. Debts: $32,987.
• Deborah Holderby, 114 N. Columbia St., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $68,700. Debts: $65,577.
• Kimberly Joyce, P.O. Box 363, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,690. Debts: $55,364.
• Michael Kats, 804 Northside Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $24,028. Debts: $18,217.
• Regina Ousley, also known as Regina Harmon, 601 Oak Glen #8, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,450. Debts: $21,761.
• Jason Siegel, 603 Bison Ridge, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $790. Debts: $37,729.
• James Sterling, 1200 N. Main St. #210, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,814. Debts: $33,084.
• Jery Wade and Rebecca Wade, formerly known as Rebecca Harrison, 4818 Boicourt Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: Not available. Debts: Not available. [[In-content Ad]]
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