Times-Union Court News 06-18-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Paul Malcom Avery, 50, Milan, Mich., and Lora Lynn Spaulding, 37, Midland, Mich.
• Patrick Sheldon Blocher, 34, and Tari Sue Grindle, 42, both of East Columbia Street, Pierceton.
• Kraig Scott Bowers, 25, West CR 600N, Leesburg, and Jody Lane Shively, 22, North CR 350W, Warsaw.
• Curtis Edward Campbell Jr., 19, and Tabatha Rose Smith, 18, both of Sandra Lane, Warsaw.
• Claude Darnell Clark, 24, and Jennifer Jo Saylor, 23, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Corey R. Culp, 31, and Tonya S. Heisler, 35, both of Schaffer Drive, Warsaw.
• Gregory H. Deeds, 33, and Lisa H. Dangles, 32, both of Ridgewood, N.J.
• James E. Dove, 37, and Melissa Sue Schue, 24, both of East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Scott Allen Farmer, 23, and Amy Louise Wagoner, 20, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Jason Robert Heinrich, 25, and Sarah Jane Calhoun, 23, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Randy D. Hostetler, 32, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, and Melissa J. Koby, 31, Railside Drive, Syracuse.
• Bobby E. Jenkins, 74, North Lake Street, Syracuse, and Mary A. Sparks, 69, Rushville.
• Larry Joe Kennedy, 64, and Jane Tucco Kennedy, 63, both of North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse.
• Donald Irwin King Jr., 44, and Lisa G. Stults, 41, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Cary Kane Kingrey, 22, and Elicia Sue Ellis, 20, both of East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Todd Lecount, 23, and Kristin Marie Vanlaningham, 22, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse.
• Stanley K. Loy, 66, and Shirley A. Miller, 67, both of East CR 400S, Pierceton.
• Scott Grant Magnuson, 29, Chicago, Ill., and Erin Nicole Rediger, 25, Oak Park, Ill.
• William Paul Maloney, 27, and Danielle Marie Davis, 25, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Thomas Francis McGee III, 34, and Sheila J. Richards, 31, EMS D7 Lane, Syracuse.
• Gary Lee Schwartz, 21, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Janice M. Miller, 20, West CR 800N, Milford.
• Michael Wayne Snavely Jr., 24, Ligonier, and Rebecca Grace Darr, 20, North Webster.
• Ryan Scott Stouder, 25, and Jodi Kay Prater, 23, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs during sentencing between April 1 and May 31:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $20.50 for a February offense; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 22 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a parent counseling program and a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Shannon Schweitzberger, 27, North Webster. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Schweitzberger is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $300 for a November offense; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and any restitution owed, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Noe J. Marandet, 56, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Marandet is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $50 for a December 2000 offense, sentenced to six months in jail, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and license suspended one year was David J. Meckley, 40, Claypool. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Meckley is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $20.50 for a January offense; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Steven A. Keim, 39, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Keim is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $120.50 for a January offense; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Todd L. Miller, 30, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Miller is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $1 for a May 2001 offense; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and $422 restitution to the Kosciusko County Probation Department, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Ronald W. Miller, 39, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Miller is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $20.50 for a November offense; sentenced to three years in jail, of which all but 30 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and any restitution owed, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Roger F. Sellers, 51, Silver Lake.
Fined $120.50 for an April 2001 offense; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which all but 212 days were suspended for probation and released for time served; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program; and license suspended one year was Jeffrey D. Masterson, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $70.50 for a January offense; sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which 10 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Brett A. Kuchel, 35, Rochester. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Kuchel is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $70.50 for a December offense; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 22 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Jacob Owen Huffer, 26, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Huffer is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $20.50 for a February offense; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 18 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Lisa R. Whisman, 36, Larwill. The jail term can be served in work release or on home detention if Whisman is qualified for and accepted to one of the programs.
Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $1.50 for a January 2001 offense; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended for life was David Gerth, 44, Leesburg. The prison term can be served in work release if Gerth is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $170.50 for a December offense; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended for life was Tonya Clow, 47, Syracuse. The prison term can be served in work release if Clow is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $170.50 for a January offense; sentenced to 48 months in prison, of which 45 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended for life was Brenda K. Hein, 43, Warsaw. The prison term can be served on home detention if Hein is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $120.50 for a February 2001 offense; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended for life was Cecil D, Meade, Warsaw. The prison term can be served on home detention if Meade is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Nonsupport Of A Child - Given a 36-month suspended prison term in a January case; ordered to pay all child support as it becomes due, plus $25 per week toward the arrearage, and to maintain current employment; and banned from consuming alcoholic beverages during the term of probation was Jack Morris, 42, North Webster.
Criminal Recklessness (Class A Misdemeanor) - Fined $200 for a November offense; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 12 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to make restitution for property damage, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended 60 days was Verlin B. Ramsey Jr., 20, Akron. The prison term can be served in work release if Ramsey is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• The estate of Harry Marrs, by Beth Marrs-Wood, personal representative, v. Martin L. Zajicek, EMS B20C Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an order evicting Zajicek from real estate and judgment in an amount due on agreement/lease, plus attorney fees.
• Nextbank/NA v. David R. Thomas, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• Fidler Inc./Aggregate Industries v. Doug Brinegard, doing business as Cornerstone Construction, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $30,316.87 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine and Miner v. Judith A. Pontius, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $500.50 due on account, plus court costs.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Arnold and Willa Pitts, North Tippy Shore, Tippecanoe. Plaintiff seeks $23,698.17 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• Stewart and Rebecca A. Lambert v. William Bockman, doing business as Bockman Brothers Painting Service, and Wanda Clark. Plaintiffs seek $9,894.79 for breach of contract, fraud, theft, faulty workmanship and failure to properly complete the remodeling job for which Bockman was hired, plus consequential damages; $6,500 for the theft of an antique slot machine, plus treble damages of $19,500; attorney fees; and court costs.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. Kerri Ann Garr, Park Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $59,574.21 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.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Kenneth D. Strock, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $6,683.63 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Michael L. Sherry, North East Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $6,436.14 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Bank One, v. Frank F. Branham, Millers Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $3,569.57 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of First USA Bank, v. Jacalyn M. Leecoleman, Gilliam Drive South, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,994.40 due on account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Mark and Jacqueline Hazelet v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for engine damage for alleged negligence in installing oil plug after a May 20, 2002, auto change.
• Bradley A. Caywood v. David W. Haines, M.D., Provident Drive, Warsaw, and North Indiana Family Physicians, now known as Brooklyn Medical Associates, P.C., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligent medical care that resulted in Caywood being blind in his right eye.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Steven L. Iden, West Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,482.35 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Schwalm
Wynn and Colleen Schwalm, East Medusa Street, Syracuse. They were married June 19, 1977, and separated June 11, 2002. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Cook
Linda L. Cook, Ivywood Drive, Warsaw, and Roger L. Cook, South Street, Burket. They were married June 2, 2001, and separated May 14, 2002. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner v. Sherry Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $761.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Terry L. Swanson-Yeazel and Allan Yeazel. Plaintiff awarded $6,897.29 by default, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs: Jennifer L. Dillon, $5,234.81, and Amy L. Elliott Hoffman, $6,846.54.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Richard L. and Chassity L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $31,984.16 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Shane P. Watson and Robyn L. Garthee. Plaintiff awarded $4,594.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Paul D. Refior, doing business as Refior Law Office, v. Charles Stuckman.
• Midwest Claims Service v. Stephanie Ellenwood.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of CitiBank Classic, v. Chris Dean.
• State of Indiana Department of Revenue v. Donna E. Edwards.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Peggy E. (former name Nusbaum restored) and Michael L. Helman. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $47 per week in child support. June 5.
• Abraham and Donna G. Gonzalez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $103 per week in child support. June. 6.
Other Action
• Kristina Ogden Stahl v. Douglas Ogden. This case is referred to mediation, with David C. Cates presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• J.O. Mory Inc. v. Marva Custom Homes, LLC; David A. Creighton, East Center Street, Warsaw; and Roy R. Wright, Woodland Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud and for amount due on account, plus interest, punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Sharon Criswell, v. Christine Carney, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,477.67 as paid to insured claimant, Criswell, after an Aug. 19, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of Parker Street and DuBois Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Equity One Inc. v. James C. Cornelius, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,655.14 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of the Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, v. Joyce E. Zehner, North Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $771 due on note, plus court costs.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, formerly known as Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, v. Donald E. Jr. and Katherine M. Ditton, Fort Wayne, and Mutual Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff seeks $91,000 due on promissory 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Bankers Trust Co., v. Patrick R. and Judith E. Fuller, Oak Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $122,850 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.
• Jeffery A. Tucker, West CR 600S, Claypool, v. Kosciusko County REMC and Lynn Collyer, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for short term disability, accrued vacation pay, damages for delay in attaining long-term disability pay and punitive damages.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Daniel A. and Mary E. Wallen, Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; NationsBanc Mortgage Corp; The Huntington National Bank; and unknown occupant at 805 N. Johnson St., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $97,352.21 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
Call
Dana S. Call, Est CR 1300N, Milford, and George A. Call, Columbia City. They were married Aug. 9, 1990, and separated Nov. 16, 2001. There are two minor children.
Garza
Maria Antu-Garza, West CR 900N, Milford, and Amando J. Garza, Bunker Hill. They were married May 14, 1999, and separated in August 1999. There are two minor children.
Hathaway
Chris Hathaway, West Carroll Street, Syracuse, and Jenny Hathaway, Orange City, Fla. They were married April 22, 2000, and separated April 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Hetler
Matthew Hetler, East Sumac Lane, North Webster, and Jessica Rene Dowling-Hetler, Walkerton. They were married April 7, 2001, and separated May 15, 2002. There are no minor children.
Jones
Denise Jones, East North Winds Drive, Warsaw, and Chad Jones, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. They were married March 20, 1993, and separated March 28, 2002. There are four minor children.
Jones
Tracy Truex Jones, West Lovetts Lane, Warsaw, and Nicholas Jones, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. They were married June 16, 2001, and separated May 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Krygowski
Larry R. Krygowski, Kosciusko County, and Robert R. Krygowski, Copeland Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 6, 1982, and separated June 10, 2002. There is one minor child.
LaRue
Mimi and Wesley LaRue, South West Channel Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 21, 1994, and separated June 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Newbury
Jody Newbury, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster, and Stan Newbury, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married Aug. 28, 1994, and separated June 7, 2002. There are two minor children.
Phillips
Ronald A. Phillips, East CR 1000N, Syracuse, and Mildred Phillips, Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 9. 1996, and separated March 21, 2002, There are no minor children.
Phillips
Sabrina D. Phillips, East Jackson Street, Mentone, and Kerry J. Phillips, Mentone. They were married June 20, 1992, and separated April 16, 2002, There are four minor children.
Smith
Anthony Smith, East 20th Road, Tippecanoe, and Melissa M. Smith, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 13, 2001, and separated May 26, 2002. There are no minor children.
Warren
Philip Warren, Wexford Place, Warsaw, and Misty Warren, Goshen. They were married Sept. 15, 1995, and separated April 26, 2002. There are two minor children.
Whiteman
Steve Whiteman, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Rhonda Whiteman, West Main Street, North Manchester. They were married March 4, 1994, and separated in May 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Keith and Anna M. Probst. Plaintiff awarded $135,731.75 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiFinancial Services Inc. v. Linda S. Bentele and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $58,505.32 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Richard E. and M. Rita Dakin v. Perry F. Motolo, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of 96,539.34, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Travelers Bank & Trust, FSB, v. Terry L. and Mary A. Swoverland. Plaintiff awarded $89,664.13 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sherri and Andrew M. Kyler. June 6.
• Tamara and Daniel Brandt. June 6.
• Philip J. and Angela L. Reidenbach. June 7.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Paul Malcom Avery, 50, Milan, Mich., and Lora Lynn Spaulding, 37, Midland, Mich.
• Patrick Sheldon Blocher, 34, and Tari Sue Grindle, 42, both of East Columbia Street, Pierceton.
• Kraig Scott Bowers, 25, West CR 600N, Leesburg, and Jody Lane Shively, 22, North CR 350W, Warsaw.
• Curtis Edward Campbell Jr., 19, and Tabatha Rose Smith, 18, both of Sandra Lane, Warsaw.
• Claude Darnell Clark, 24, and Jennifer Jo Saylor, 23, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Corey R. Culp, 31, and Tonya S. Heisler, 35, both of Schaffer Drive, Warsaw.
• Gregory H. Deeds, 33, and Lisa H. Dangles, 32, both of Ridgewood, N.J.
• James E. Dove, 37, and Melissa Sue Schue, 24, both of East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Scott Allen Farmer, 23, and Amy Louise Wagoner, 20, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Jason Robert Heinrich, 25, and Sarah Jane Calhoun, 23, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Randy D. Hostetler, 32, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, and Melissa J. Koby, 31, Railside Drive, Syracuse.
• Bobby E. Jenkins, 74, North Lake Street, Syracuse, and Mary A. Sparks, 69, Rushville.
• Larry Joe Kennedy, 64, and Jane Tucco Kennedy, 63, both of North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse.
• Donald Irwin King Jr., 44, and Lisa G. Stults, 41, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Cary Kane Kingrey, 22, and Elicia Sue Ellis, 20, both of East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Todd Lecount, 23, and Kristin Marie Vanlaningham, 22, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse.
• Stanley K. Loy, 66, and Shirley A. Miller, 67, both of East CR 400S, Pierceton.
• Scott Grant Magnuson, 29, Chicago, Ill., and Erin Nicole Rediger, 25, Oak Park, Ill.
• William Paul Maloney, 27, and Danielle Marie Davis, 25, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Thomas Francis McGee III, 34, and Sheila J. Richards, 31, EMS D7 Lane, Syracuse.
• Gary Lee Schwartz, 21, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Janice M. Miller, 20, West CR 800N, Milford.
• Michael Wayne Snavely Jr., 24, Ligonier, and Rebecca Grace Darr, 20, North Webster.
• Ryan Scott Stouder, 25, and Jodi Kay Prater, 23, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs during sentencing between April 1 and May 31:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $20.50 for a February offense; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 22 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a parent counseling program and a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Shannon Schweitzberger, 27, North Webster. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Schweitzberger is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $300 for a November offense; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and any restitution owed, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Noe J. Marandet, 56, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Marandet is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $50 for a December 2000 offense, sentenced to six months in jail, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and license suspended one year was David J. Meckley, 40, Claypool. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Meckley is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $20.50 for a January offense; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Steven A. Keim, 39, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Keim is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $120.50 for a January offense; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Todd L. Miller, 30, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Miller is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $1 for a May 2001 offense; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and $422 restitution to the Kosciusko County Probation Department, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Ronald W. Miller, 39, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Miller is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $20.50 for a November offense; sentenced to three years in jail, of which all but 30 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and any restitution owed, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Roger F. Sellers, 51, Silver Lake.
Fined $120.50 for an April 2001 offense; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which all but 212 days were suspended for probation and released for time served; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program; and license suspended one year was Jeffrey D. Masterson, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $70.50 for a January offense; sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which 10 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Brett A. Kuchel, 35, Rochester. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Kuchel is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $70.50 for a December offense; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 22 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Jacob Owen Huffer, 26, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in the Kosciusko County Work Release Program if Huffer is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $20.50 for a February offense; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 18 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended one year was Lisa R. Whisman, 36, Larwill. The jail term can be served in work release or on home detention if Whisman is qualified for and accepted to one of the programs.
Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $1.50 for a January 2001 offense; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended for life was David Gerth, 44, Leesburg. The prison term can be served in work release if Gerth is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $170.50 for a December offense; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended for life was Tonya Clow, 47, Syracuse. The prison term can be served in work release if Clow is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $170.50 for a January offense; sentenced to 48 months in prison, of which 45 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended for life was Brenda K. Hein, 43, Warsaw. The prison term can be served on home detention if Hein is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $120.50 for a February 2001 offense; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended for life was Cecil D, Meade, Warsaw. The prison term can be served on home detention if Meade is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Nonsupport Of A Child - Given a 36-month suspended prison term in a January case; ordered to pay all child support as it becomes due, plus $25 per week toward the arrearage, and to maintain current employment; and banned from consuming alcoholic beverages during the term of probation was Jack Morris, 42, North Webster.
Criminal Recklessness (Class A Misdemeanor) - Fined $200 for a November offense; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 12 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to make restitution for property damage, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; and license suspended 60 days was Verlin B. Ramsey Jr., 20, Akron. The prison term can be served in work release if Ramsey is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• The estate of Harry Marrs, by Beth Marrs-Wood, personal representative, v. Martin L. Zajicek, EMS B20C Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an order evicting Zajicek from real estate and judgment in an amount due on agreement/lease, plus attorney fees.
• Nextbank/NA v. David R. Thomas, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• Fidler Inc./Aggregate Industries v. Doug Brinegard, doing business as Cornerstone Construction, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $30,316.87 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine and Miner v. Judith A. Pontius, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $500.50 due on account, plus court costs.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Arnold and Willa Pitts, North Tippy Shore, Tippecanoe. Plaintiff seeks $23,698.17 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• Stewart and Rebecca A. Lambert v. William Bockman, doing business as Bockman Brothers Painting Service, and Wanda Clark. Plaintiffs seek $9,894.79 for breach of contract, fraud, theft, faulty workmanship and failure to properly complete the remodeling job for which Bockman was hired, plus consequential damages; $6,500 for the theft of an antique slot machine, plus treble damages of $19,500; attorney fees; and court costs.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. Kerri Ann Garr, Park Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $59,574.21 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.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Kenneth D. Strock, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $6,683.63 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Michael L. Sherry, North East Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $6,436.14 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Bank One, v. Frank F. Branham, Millers Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $3,569.57 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of First USA Bank, v. Jacalyn M. Leecoleman, Gilliam Drive South, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,994.40 due on account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Mark and Jacqueline Hazelet v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for engine damage for alleged negligence in installing oil plug after a May 20, 2002, auto change.
• Bradley A. Caywood v. David W. Haines, M.D., Provident Drive, Warsaw, and North Indiana Family Physicians, now known as Brooklyn Medical Associates, P.C., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligent medical care that resulted in Caywood being blind in his right eye.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Steven L. Iden, West Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,482.35 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Schwalm
Wynn and Colleen Schwalm, East Medusa Street, Syracuse. They were married June 19, 1977, and separated June 11, 2002. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Cook
Linda L. Cook, Ivywood Drive, Warsaw, and Roger L. Cook, South Street, Burket. They were married June 2, 2001, and separated May 14, 2002. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner v. Sherry Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $761.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Terry L. Swanson-Yeazel and Allan Yeazel. Plaintiff awarded $6,897.29 by default, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs: Jennifer L. Dillon, $5,234.81, and Amy L. Elliott Hoffman, $6,846.54.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Richard L. and Chassity L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $31,984.16 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Shane P. Watson and Robyn L. Garthee. Plaintiff awarded $4,594.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Paul D. Refior, doing business as Refior Law Office, v. Charles Stuckman.
• Midwest Claims Service v. Stephanie Ellenwood.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of CitiBank Classic, v. Chris Dean.
• State of Indiana Department of Revenue v. Donna E. Edwards.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Peggy E. (former name Nusbaum restored) and Michael L. Helman. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $47 per week in child support. June 5.
• Abraham and Donna G. Gonzalez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $103 per week in child support. June. 6.
Other Action
• Kristina Ogden Stahl v. Douglas Ogden. This case is referred to mediation, with David C. Cates presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• J.O. Mory Inc. v. Marva Custom Homes, LLC; David A. Creighton, East Center Street, Warsaw; and Roy R. Wright, Woodland Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud and for amount due on account, plus interest, punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Sharon Criswell, v. Christine Carney, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,477.67 as paid to insured claimant, Criswell, after an Aug. 19, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of Parker Street and DuBois Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Equity One Inc. v. James C. Cornelius, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,655.14 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of the Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, v. Joyce E. Zehner, North Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $771 due on note, plus court costs.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, formerly known as Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis, v. Donald E. Jr. and Katherine M. Ditton, Fort Wayne, and Mutual Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff seeks $91,000 due on promissory 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Bankers Trust Co., v. Patrick R. and Judith E. Fuller, Oak Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $122,850 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.
• Jeffery A. Tucker, West CR 600S, Claypool, v. Kosciusko County REMC and Lynn Collyer, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for short term disability, accrued vacation pay, damages for delay in attaining long-term disability pay and punitive damages.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Daniel A. and Mary E. Wallen, Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; NationsBanc Mortgage Corp; The Huntington National Bank; and unknown occupant at 805 N. Johnson St., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $97,352.21 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
Call
Dana S. Call, Est CR 1300N, Milford, and George A. Call, Columbia City. They were married Aug. 9, 1990, and separated Nov. 16, 2001. There are two minor children.
Garza
Maria Antu-Garza, West CR 900N, Milford, and Amando J. Garza, Bunker Hill. They were married May 14, 1999, and separated in August 1999. There are two minor children.
Hathaway
Chris Hathaway, West Carroll Street, Syracuse, and Jenny Hathaway, Orange City, Fla. They were married April 22, 2000, and separated April 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Hetler
Matthew Hetler, East Sumac Lane, North Webster, and Jessica Rene Dowling-Hetler, Walkerton. They were married April 7, 2001, and separated May 15, 2002. There are no minor children.
Jones
Denise Jones, East North Winds Drive, Warsaw, and Chad Jones, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. They were married March 20, 1993, and separated March 28, 2002. There are four minor children.
Jones
Tracy Truex Jones, West Lovetts Lane, Warsaw, and Nicholas Jones, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. They were married June 16, 2001, and separated May 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Krygowski
Larry R. Krygowski, Kosciusko County, and Robert R. Krygowski, Copeland Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 6, 1982, and separated June 10, 2002. There is one minor child.
LaRue
Mimi and Wesley LaRue, South West Channel Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 21, 1994, and separated June 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Newbury
Jody Newbury, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster, and Stan Newbury, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married Aug. 28, 1994, and separated June 7, 2002. There are two minor children.
Phillips
Ronald A. Phillips, East CR 1000N, Syracuse, and Mildred Phillips, Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 9. 1996, and separated March 21, 2002, There are no minor children.
Phillips
Sabrina D. Phillips, East Jackson Street, Mentone, and Kerry J. Phillips, Mentone. They were married June 20, 1992, and separated April 16, 2002, There are four minor children.
Smith
Anthony Smith, East 20th Road, Tippecanoe, and Melissa M. Smith, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 13, 2001, and separated May 26, 2002. There are no minor children.
Warren
Philip Warren, Wexford Place, Warsaw, and Misty Warren, Goshen. They were married Sept. 15, 1995, and separated April 26, 2002. There are two minor children.
Whiteman
Steve Whiteman, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Rhonda Whiteman, West Main Street, North Manchester. They were married March 4, 1994, and separated in May 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Keith and Anna M. Probst. Plaintiff awarded $135,731.75 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiFinancial Services Inc. v. Linda S. Bentele and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $58,505.32 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Richard E. and M. Rita Dakin v. Perry F. Motolo, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of 96,539.34, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Travelers Bank & Trust, FSB, v. Terry L. and Mary A. Swoverland. Plaintiff awarded $89,664.13 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sherri and Andrew M. Kyler. June 6.
• Tamara and Daniel Brandt. June 6.
• Philip J. and Angela L. Reidenbach. June 7.
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