Times-Union Court News 06-20-2000
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:
• Randy J. Keck, 42, East Bayview Drive, Syracuse, and Margie E. Rodefer, 42, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw.
• Sherlock Harrison Sr., 50, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and Pauline M. Hoard, 49, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Craig Alan Shepherd, 29, Coldwater, Mich., and Kristina Katherine Krogel, 24, West Perry Street, Warsaw.
• Philip E. Mishler, 30, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton, and Susan Marie Stelak, 22, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton.
• Dennis K. Schaaf, 46, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster, and Barbara L. Broens, 45, Kokomo.
• Jose Alfredo Esparza, 29, and Maria Del Rosario Martinez, 31, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Daryl Clifford Burdette, 21, and Brooke Ann Dickinson, 18, both of East Main Street, Milford.
• Bradley Jerome Shupe, 23, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Sarah Jane Galvin, 21, Orchard Drive, Winona Lake.
• Roger D. Grossman, 32, William Drive, Winona Lake, and Holly Kay Schaetzle, 25, Ind. 331, Bourbon.
• Derek Paul Willer, 28, and Beth Ann Harman, 27, both of Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Billey E. McNeely, 47, and Mary E. See, 39, both of Columbia City.
• Thomas W. Clabaugh, 30, and Sherry Lynn Newcomer, 28, both of Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• Juan Leonardo Tecaxco, 25, and Maria Griselda Sanchez, 37, both of North Detroit Street Warsaw.
• Richard L. Dundore Jr., 36, Needham, Mass., and Katrina Sheila Hamernik, 25, Cherry Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Henri J. DeLorme Jr., 41, and Jennifer Nicole Tolson, 26, both of West Market Street, Pierceton.
• Cory Alan Sleighter, 21, South CR 900E, Pierceton, and Cheri Leigh Bays, 21, East Washington Road, Pierceton.
• Daniel James Smallwood, 21, and Tonya May Cole, 20, both of EMS C27A Lane, Warsaw.
• Kevin Lee Williamson, 22, and Tabitha Ann Neeley, 20, both of North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Tyler Wayne Simerl, 22, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Misty Dawn Waldridge, 20, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Trace L. Skinner, 37, and Melinda S. Hodges, 33, both of Argonne Road, Warsaw.
• Jason Ryan Evans, 21, and Melissa Leanne Ousley, 19, both of West Center Street, Sidney.
• Lyndell S. Sandoval, 51, and Sandra K. Balch, 42, both of Nye Street, Warsaw.
• Thomas Edward McDowell Jr., 26, Pawleys Island, S.C., and Abby Ruth Adams, 20, Country Club Drive, Warsaw.
• Ryan Bednarz Weaver, 27, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw, and Theresa Marie Brickner, 23, EMS C28E1 Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Stephen Atkins, Warsaw, and James Loper, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Cathy Busz, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Neer, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Robert Casey, Milford.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $250 in May and license suspended 90 days was Jason Hopkins, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Received A License - Fined $25 in March was Cesar Soto, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Miguel Lopez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Joshua Solis, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February and license suspended 90 days a Charles Brallier, North Manchester.
Fined $49.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Jessica Galindo, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May were Amber Wolfe, Nappanee, and Kacy Crisp, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Connie Flamme, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May were Gabriel Sanchez, Warsaw, and Rick Helton, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Raymond Hochstetler, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May was Jose Jimenez, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $100 in May was Jeremy Flores, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Josh Tutorow, Etna Green.
Battery - Fined $100 in November was Jamie Wolfe, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June 1999, sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Timothy Myers, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in June 1999 and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Thomas Roberts, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May 1999 was Alonzo Villarreal, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Steven Jefferson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $70 in May was Jacquelyn S. Burns, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Hector Ibarra, 27, Pierceton, and David K. Fribley, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Larry D. Busenbaum, 48, Warsaw; Mark R. Hastings, 33, Winona Lake; Adam M. Fackler, 16, Warsaw; Kimberly A. Paczkowski, 19, Warsaw; Antonio C. Saaverdra, 43, Warsaw; Johnathon J. Hulley, 21, Milford; Jose A. Garcia, 29, Warsaw; and Terry R. Gerke, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in April was William S. Saunders, 34, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in February was Michael P. Stroud, 20, Claypool.
Fined $12 in June was Richard M. Hoffman, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in May were Eric Wentz, 20, Warsaw; Ian R. Poston, 23, North Manchester; Dannell M. Eggert, 18, Bourbon; Amy L. Hickey, 18, Cromwell; Crystal L. Wade, 17, North Webster; Ruth E. Fulton, 35, Mentone; Jonathan L. Hill, 35, Warsaw; Travis D. Hughes, 17, Syracuse; Edd A. Allen, 18, Syracuse; Jason M. Dewart, 16, Milford;
Also, Scott A. Coverstone, 37, Leesburg; James W. Heierman, 44, Warsaw; Joseph F. Kessie, 39, South Whitley; Kristopher W. Shipley, 17, Syracuse; Eric R. Workman, 24, Claypool; Jerlyn S. Davis, 37, Bourbon; Sandra L. Shepherd, 41, Silver Lake; Lowellita L. Miller, 31, Pierceton; and Michelle D. Stephen, 24, Akron.
Fined $12 in April was David M. Hall, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in March was Tabitha K. Gunkel, 32, North Webster.
Fined $12 in December was Scott A. Snyder, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Marvin W. Perry, 28, Cromwell; Tracy G. Myers, 34, North Manchester; Jon R. Huse, 17, Warsaw; and Corban J. Privett, 21, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Thomas B. Chorba, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Carolyn J. Ream, 53, Leesburg, and Amanda L. Jeffrey, 17, North Webster.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Barry M. Eppley, 20, Leesburg.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in May were Debra J. Gross, 46, Warsaw, and Brett Devenney, 25, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Paige L. Kralis, 46, Warsaw, and Jason D. Dugger, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Rachel M. Newcum, 21, Leesburg.
Failure To Yield To An Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in May was Mirco Thiel, 18, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in May were Jose M. Sisneros, 24, Warsaw, and Joshua D. Flenar, 18, Milford.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in May was Kory J. Brown, 29, Warsaw.
Consuming An Alcoholic Beverage While Driving - Fined $25 in May was Robert W. Jansma, 37, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in May was Robert W. Jansma, 37, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Mark L. Tway, 29, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April was Benjamin A. Warren, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Dustin S. Dunithan, 23, Warsaw.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in April was Eric R. Leedy, 21, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Mervin A. Mages, 75, Warsaw; Matthew G. Kroll, 34, Warsaw; Ferguson D. Crist, 59, Warsaw; Glenn M. Thomas, 75, Atwood; William A. Haldewang, 78, Warsaw; Thomas H. Snow, 54, Winona Lake; Jason L. Stabler, 19, Warsaw; Angela E. Hough, 40, Syracuse; Rana L. Brubaker, 35, Warsaw; Robert K. Seiffert, 46, Warsaw;
Also, Brian L. Kemery, 49, Syracuse; Jason A. Greer, 20, Silver Lake; Alec J. Hall, 19, Warsaw; Hope R. Hart, 17, Warsaw; Amanda L. Alberti, 21, Milford; and Alexandra R. Davis, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Bobbi J. Presdon, 33, North Webster; Dorothy J. Rutledge, 52, Warsaw; Ronda J. Traver, 35, Milford; Paula D. Hand, 39, Syracuse; Joey L. Furney, 20, Syracuse; Carol M. Berkeypile, 22, Milford; Jo Ellen Senff, 47, Syracuse; Rosa E. Melendez, 28, Milford; Lisa M. Miller, 25, Cromwell; Ashley R. Garber, 17, Milford;
Also, Chasity R. Osborne, 24, Burket; Linda A. Compagnori, 22, Silver Lake; Lora L. Fisher, 44, Warsaw; Guillerno L. Camarillo, 54, Warsaw; Ronnie C. Guy, 23, Warsaw; Angie M. Collins, 25, Warsaw; Jessica L. Minix, 22, Warsaw; Melissa J. Coburn, 19, Syracuse; Angela K. Bryant, 22, Warsaw; Amy L. Hickey, 18, Cromwell;
Also, Beth A. Monroe, 25, Syracuse; and Cynthia C. Reed, 28, North Webster.
Fined $20 in August was Rachel Roberts, 16, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Paula Fitzpatrick, 23, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception (May) Teresa Lisenbee, Warsaw; (June 1999) Sandra Coplen, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (April) Charles Fink, Syracuse.
Battery - (October) Steven Jefferson, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (July) Leonard Burns, Tippecanoe.
Conversion - (June 1999) Brooke Gardner, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Verlie J. Miller, 40, Winona Lake; Michael E. Espinoza, 19, North Webster; Forest D. Somers, 16, North Webster; John A. Geise, 52, Syracuse; Deanna M. Davis, 29, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Kathy S. Brock, East 19B Road, Tippecanoe, $1,573.50; Alan Dean, Plymouth, $1,562; William R. Garman, West Eagle Street, Warsaw, $1,572; and Randy L. Lassiter, Huntington, $1,120.98.
• Tony and Linda Jaggers vs. Chris A. and Desra Bradford, doing business as Indiana Pool Co., Hillcrest Drive, North Manchester, and Michael Thompson, doing business as Thompson Concrete & Masonry, and Thompson Concrete Inc., East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts for alleged breach of agreement, negligence and breaches of implied warranties of fitness and merchantability resulting from installation of a swimming pool. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Kenneth B. Ledgerwood, North CR 850E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,141.04 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jose H. and Maria A.Rodriguez, Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $8,194.76 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Paul A. Mallery, Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $930.88 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• William D. Stuckman vs. Daniel E. Stuckman Sr., Stuckman Sanitation Inc. and Stuckman Enterprises. Plaintiff alleges a breach of fiduciary duty, violation of the Uniform Partnership Act and interference with business. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for monetary damages; a full accounting of the books and records of Stuckman Sanitation Inc.; a decree of dissolution of Stuckman Sanitation Inc.; a distribution of the partnership assets and a winding up of the business of Stuckman Enterprises, with distribution of the partnership assets as the court deems equitable; a preliminary injunction or restraining order preventing Daniel Stuckman from further usurpation of the corporate opportunities of Stuckman Sanitation Inc. and further conversion of the assets of Stuckman Sanitation Inc. or Stuckman Enterprises. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and attorney fees, and requests a trial by jury.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Sandra K. Gray, West Main Street, Warsaw, $4,016.40; Rick L. and Stacy R. Sherow, Ind. 110W, Rochester, $4,238.75; and Robert E. Workman, Goshen, $5,613.90.
• David Niman vs. Ronald Whitaker, East CR 500S, Pierceton. Plaintiff alleges a breach of fiduciary duty in the partnership, Built Right Construction, and seeks an unspecified amount in damages, including loss of income, partnership earnings and partnership equipment, plus court costs, attorney fees and that all partnership records be turned over with a complete accounting. Plaintiff also seeks an unspecified amount for alleged conversion of partnership funds and forgery of checks on the partnership accounts, plus treble damages, court costs and attorney fees.
• FSF Inc. vs. Richard Collins, South CR 950W, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $7,400.41 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Toby Jackson vs.Ryan Lee Oler and Glenna Patino, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 16, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 300E and 100N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank vs. Tisha L. and John T. Crouse, North West Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,801.45 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Smalley
Kim J. Smalley, Akron, and Chris A. Smalley, South Verna Street, Claypool. They were married May 9, 1992, and separated March 22, 2000. There is one minor child. This case was moved on a change of venue from Allen County.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. David and Shana L. Redman Thomas, et al. Plaintiff awarded $37,167.33 by default, 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.
• Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. vs. Jerry Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $8,165.74 by default, 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.
• Providian National Bank vs. Virgil R. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $6,961.87, plus interest and court costs.
• Jeff Judd vs. Lisa Marie Estep, et al. Plaintiff awarded $7,564.11, plus interest.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the amounts noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Robert and Leahann Forney, $3,937.22, and Jay G. Jr. and Stella Lortie Woods, $3,300.12.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Danny Steinke. Plaintiff awarded $1,470 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Jerry K. and Pamela J. Weaver vs. Bryan F. and Susan C. Rathke, et al. Plaintiffs declared owners of real estate in question on Waubee Lake. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• State Auto Insurance Co. vs. Calvin Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $11,510.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Housing Finance Authority vs. Thomas A. and Susan D. White and Marineland Gardens Community Association Inc. Plaintiff awarded $9,185.84, 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.
• Leasecomm Corp. vs. Patricia Krizan. Plaintiff awarded $9,228.11, plus interest and court costs.
• Bob's Services Inc. vs. Doug Brinegar. Plaintiff awarded $9,541.65, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Nancy J. Hall) vs. Melvin J. Gingerich. Plaintiff awarded $3,459.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Jennifer Ramirez, $9,678.50; Cindy S. Cooper, $5,779.57; and Kelli S. and Andrew M. Paseka, $8,895.76.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, vs. John G. Shock. Plaintiff awarded $1,977.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend vs. Otis Fred Miller Jr. Plaintiff awarded $8,542.23 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gregory L. Reese.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Gregory Blatz, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks fines be levied until ordinance compliance is made by removal of a structure on South CR 750W in Seward Township. The structure has been deemed a public nuisance.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Amanda Nine, East May Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks fines be levied until ordinance compliance is made by removal of all garbage from property.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. William Arrasmith, East Smith Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks fines be levied until ordinance compliance is made by removal of all garbage from property on South East Channel Drive on Sellers Lake in Monroe Township.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Jodi O'Brien, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, $4,607.68; Shane L. LaFollette, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $5,595.82; Charles E. Shepherd, EMS B5 Lane, Leesburg, $8,182.83; and Keith R. Hurley, West CR 400N, Warsaw, and Amy Hurley, U.S. 6, Nappanee, $4,016.15.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Joan Shimasaki) vs. Joseph J. Lamb, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,294.10 as paid to insured claimant, Shimasaki, after an Aug. 25, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CRs 100E and 300N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Lally Pipe & Tube, Covington, Ky., vs. K&L Steel Fabricators, Kelly Street, Winona Lake; Larry Rose, Poplar Avenue, Winona Lake; and Kim Trader, Janesville, Wis. Plaintiff seeks $6,979.14 due on account plus interest and court costs.
• United Credit Union vs. Ken and Jane Meeks, North Columbia Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,110.29 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Ronald W. Redden, Charles Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $37,328.50 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.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Jerry and Lanetia Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw, and American General Finance Inc., Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $64,376.10 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.
• Larry Finch, Bristol, vs. Deonna F. Casey, Tumwater, Wash., and Shari L. Casey, North Blue Gill, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for damage resulting from a June 8, 1998, auto accident in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Brian E. and Teresa J. Rich, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg, and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff seeks $64,089.68 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.
Name Change
• Billijo E. Shaw-Kester, North Harrison Street, Atwood, seeks to change the name of her minor child from Bryant James Ward Spaulding to Bryant James Ward Shaw.
Marriage Dissolutions
Anglin
Diana Fay Anglin, Widaman Street, Winona Lake, and Michael Lynn Anglin, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 13, 2000, and separated June 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Benson/Hutchison
Dawn Marie Benson, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and John Alexander Hutchison, Ross Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 2000, and separated April 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Elliott
Charlene Ann Elliott, East Channel Road, Warsaw, and Larry Gene Elliott, Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. They were married Dec. 31, 1985, and separated in February 1994. There are two minor children.
Frantz
Arleen and Michael A. Frantz, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 29, 1992, and separated May 21, 2000. There is one minor child.
Hale
Franklin D. Hale, South West Channel Road, Warsaw, and Corissa J. Hale, Pierceton. They were married June 11, 1999, and separated in December 1999. There are no minor children.
Hall
Lori A. and Roger G. Hall, East CR 700S, Claypool. They were married Oct. 7, 1993, and separated May 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Hickey
Joyce E. Hickey, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Sonny L. Hickey, Hartford City. They were married March 23, 1982, and separated May 30, 2000. There is one minor child.
Jones
Lula M. Jones, East CR 1100N, Syracuse, and Robert G. Jones, East CR 1050N, Syracuse. They were married June 23, 1973, and separated June 12, 2000. There are no minor children.
Macnak
Kathy and Alan James Macnak, North Grouse Court, Warsaw. They were married May 8, 1976, and separated May 30, 2000. There are two minor children.
Meade
Tara Jo Meade, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, and Jason Meade, South State Street, South Whitley. They were married May 14, 1998, and separated Feb. 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Minglin
Danielle Minglin, West Fort Wayne Street Warsaw, and Shawn Minglin, Sharon Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1998, and separated March 29, 1999. There is one minor child.
Miranda/Pizano
Sheila Miranda, Warsaw, and Jose Pizano, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married March 1, 2000, and separated May 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Pogue
David A. and Joanne M. Pogue, East Pickwick Park Drive, Syracuse. They were married April 28, 1993, and separated in March 2000. There are no minor children.
Schaaf
Nancy K. Schaaf, Kosciusko County, and James M. Schaaf, North Morgan Street, Mentone. They were married July 19, 1986, and separated May 29, 2000. There are no minor children.
Stump/Cole
Lisa L. Stump, Railside Drive Syracuse, and Edward A. Cole Jr., EMS C26A Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 15, 1999, and separated Dec. 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Jeffrey R. and Kimberly K. Zoll, et al. Plaintiff awarded $18,202.61 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James and Kay Ludwig, as natural parents and legal guardians of Travis Ludwig, a minor, vs. Sherry Campbell and Auto Owners Insurance Co. This case is dismissed against Auto Owners Insurance only and remains pending against Campbell.
• Ann Sweet vs. Art Pape Transfer Inc., et al.
• Nicolas G. Hostetler vs. YMCA of Muncie, et al.
• Diane Lackey vs. Rader Oil Inc., doing business as Shell Service Station.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank America Mortgage, LLC, vs. Kathleen L. Fuller.
• Unions Planters National Bank vs. Timothy S. Wallace, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Betsy Ann (former name Henderson restored) and Steve Allen. June 5.
• David Robbins and Lydia D. (former name Detwiler restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $116 per week in child support. June 5.
• Merrissa (former name Foust restored) and Scott Jackson. June 7.
• Christina L. and Davey Perkins. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. June 8.
• Heather H. and Doug A. Blocher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $198 per week in child support. June 8.
• Don and April Hepler. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. June 8.
• Brian L. Stump and Jeanine M. (former name Besemer restored). June 9.
• Angela M. (former name Goodson restored) and Jeremy Sponseller. June 12.
• Cynthia S. and Tyrone A. Hunt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 12.
• Stephanie J. (former name Paseka restored) and Joseph Earl Walton. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. June 13.
• Raymundo and Suzetta R. Villareal. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 14.
• Christopher A. and Olga O. Harding. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 14.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Michelle and Michael Gray.
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.
• Stacy Burke, 9070 S. Dale Lane, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,920. Debts: $14,976.
• Peggy Larson, 1503 E. Brooks Drive, Apt. B4, Nappanee. Assets: $3,000. Debts: $21,288.
• Ernest McQueary Sr., 705 E. Fourth St. #3, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,100. Debts: $30,020.
• Olen Jr. and Anna Shepherd, 4680 W.CR 400N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $243,395. Debts: $264,690.
• Herman and Ethel Staton, 7957 W. CR 1200N #1, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: None. Debts: $339,076.
• Richard and Elise Stevens, 20620 Becca Drive, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $105,100. Debts: $130,336.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Randy J. Keck, 42, East Bayview Drive, Syracuse, and Margie E. Rodefer, 42, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw.
• Sherlock Harrison Sr., 50, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and Pauline M. Hoard, 49, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Craig Alan Shepherd, 29, Coldwater, Mich., and Kristina Katherine Krogel, 24, West Perry Street, Warsaw.
• Philip E. Mishler, 30, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton, and Susan Marie Stelak, 22, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton.
• Dennis K. Schaaf, 46, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster, and Barbara L. Broens, 45, Kokomo.
• Jose Alfredo Esparza, 29, and Maria Del Rosario Martinez, 31, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Daryl Clifford Burdette, 21, and Brooke Ann Dickinson, 18, both of East Main Street, Milford.
• Bradley Jerome Shupe, 23, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Sarah Jane Galvin, 21, Orchard Drive, Winona Lake.
• Roger D. Grossman, 32, William Drive, Winona Lake, and Holly Kay Schaetzle, 25, Ind. 331, Bourbon.
• Derek Paul Willer, 28, and Beth Ann Harman, 27, both of Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Billey E. McNeely, 47, and Mary E. See, 39, both of Columbia City.
• Thomas W. Clabaugh, 30, and Sherry Lynn Newcomer, 28, both of Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• Juan Leonardo Tecaxco, 25, and Maria Griselda Sanchez, 37, both of North Detroit Street Warsaw.
• Richard L. Dundore Jr., 36, Needham, Mass., and Katrina Sheila Hamernik, 25, Cherry Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Henri J. DeLorme Jr., 41, and Jennifer Nicole Tolson, 26, both of West Market Street, Pierceton.
• Cory Alan Sleighter, 21, South CR 900E, Pierceton, and Cheri Leigh Bays, 21, East Washington Road, Pierceton.
• Daniel James Smallwood, 21, and Tonya May Cole, 20, both of EMS C27A Lane, Warsaw.
• Kevin Lee Williamson, 22, and Tabitha Ann Neeley, 20, both of North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Tyler Wayne Simerl, 22, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Misty Dawn Waldridge, 20, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Trace L. Skinner, 37, and Melinda S. Hodges, 33, both of Argonne Road, Warsaw.
• Jason Ryan Evans, 21, and Melissa Leanne Ousley, 19, both of West Center Street, Sidney.
• Lyndell S. Sandoval, 51, and Sandra K. Balch, 42, both of Nye Street, Warsaw.
• Thomas Edward McDowell Jr., 26, Pawleys Island, S.C., and Abby Ruth Adams, 20, Country Club Drive, Warsaw.
• Ryan Bednarz Weaver, 27, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw, and Theresa Marie Brickner, 23, EMS C28E1 Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Stephen Atkins, Warsaw, and James Loper, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Cathy Busz, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Neer, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Robert Casey, Milford.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $250 in May and license suspended 90 days was Jason Hopkins, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Received A License - Fined $25 in March was Cesar Soto, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Miguel Lopez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Joshua Solis, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February and license suspended 90 days a Charles Brallier, North Manchester.
Fined $49.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Jessica Galindo, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May were Amber Wolfe, Nappanee, and Kacy Crisp, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Connie Flamme, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May were Gabriel Sanchez, Warsaw, and Rick Helton, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Raymond Hochstetler, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May was Jose Jimenez, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $100 in May was Jeremy Flores, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Josh Tutorow, Etna Green.
Battery - Fined $100 in November was Jamie Wolfe, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June 1999, sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Timothy Myers, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in June 1999 and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Thomas Roberts, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May 1999 was Alonzo Villarreal, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Steven Jefferson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $70 in May was Jacquelyn S. Burns, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Hector Ibarra, 27, Pierceton, and David K. Fribley, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Larry D. Busenbaum, 48, Warsaw; Mark R. Hastings, 33, Winona Lake; Adam M. Fackler, 16, Warsaw; Kimberly A. Paczkowski, 19, Warsaw; Antonio C. Saaverdra, 43, Warsaw; Johnathon J. Hulley, 21, Milford; Jose A. Garcia, 29, Warsaw; and Terry R. Gerke, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in April was William S. Saunders, 34, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in February was Michael P. Stroud, 20, Claypool.
Fined $12 in June was Richard M. Hoffman, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in May were Eric Wentz, 20, Warsaw; Ian R. Poston, 23, North Manchester; Dannell M. Eggert, 18, Bourbon; Amy L. Hickey, 18, Cromwell; Crystal L. Wade, 17, North Webster; Ruth E. Fulton, 35, Mentone; Jonathan L. Hill, 35, Warsaw; Travis D. Hughes, 17, Syracuse; Edd A. Allen, 18, Syracuse; Jason M. Dewart, 16, Milford;
Also, Scott A. Coverstone, 37, Leesburg; James W. Heierman, 44, Warsaw; Joseph F. Kessie, 39, South Whitley; Kristopher W. Shipley, 17, Syracuse; Eric R. Workman, 24, Claypool; Jerlyn S. Davis, 37, Bourbon; Sandra L. Shepherd, 41, Silver Lake; Lowellita L. Miller, 31, Pierceton; and Michelle D. Stephen, 24, Akron.
Fined $12 in April was David M. Hall, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in March was Tabitha K. Gunkel, 32, North Webster.
Fined $12 in December was Scott A. Snyder, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Marvin W. Perry, 28, Cromwell; Tracy G. Myers, 34, North Manchester; Jon R. Huse, 17, Warsaw; and Corban J. Privett, 21, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Thomas B. Chorba, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Carolyn J. Ream, 53, Leesburg, and Amanda L. Jeffrey, 17, North Webster.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Barry M. Eppley, 20, Leesburg.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in May were Debra J. Gross, 46, Warsaw, and Brett Devenney, 25, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Paige L. Kralis, 46, Warsaw, and Jason D. Dugger, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Rachel M. Newcum, 21, Leesburg.
Failure To Yield To An Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in May was Mirco Thiel, 18, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in May were Jose M. Sisneros, 24, Warsaw, and Joshua D. Flenar, 18, Milford.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in May was Kory J. Brown, 29, Warsaw.
Consuming An Alcoholic Beverage While Driving - Fined $25 in May was Robert W. Jansma, 37, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in May was Robert W. Jansma, 37, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Mark L. Tway, 29, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April was Benjamin A. Warren, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Dustin S. Dunithan, 23, Warsaw.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in April was Eric R. Leedy, 21, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Mervin A. Mages, 75, Warsaw; Matthew G. Kroll, 34, Warsaw; Ferguson D. Crist, 59, Warsaw; Glenn M. Thomas, 75, Atwood; William A. Haldewang, 78, Warsaw; Thomas H. Snow, 54, Winona Lake; Jason L. Stabler, 19, Warsaw; Angela E. Hough, 40, Syracuse; Rana L. Brubaker, 35, Warsaw; Robert K. Seiffert, 46, Warsaw;
Also, Brian L. Kemery, 49, Syracuse; Jason A. Greer, 20, Silver Lake; Alec J. Hall, 19, Warsaw; Hope R. Hart, 17, Warsaw; Amanda L. Alberti, 21, Milford; and Alexandra R. Davis, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Bobbi J. Presdon, 33, North Webster; Dorothy J. Rutledge, 52, Warsaw; Ronda J. Traver, 35, Milford; Paula D. Hand, 39, Syracuse; Joey L. Furney, 20, Syracuse; Carol M. Berkeypile, 22, Milford; Jo Ellen Senff, 47, Syracuse; Rosa E. Melendez, 28, Milford; Lisa M. Miller, 25, Cromwell; Ashley R. Garber, 17, Milford;
Also, Chasity R. Osborne, 24, Burket; Linda A. Compagnori, 22, Silver Lake; Lora L. Fisher, 44, Warsaw; Guillerno L. Camarillo, 54, Warsaw; Ronnie C. Guy, 23, Warsaw; Angie M. Collins, 25, Warsaw; Jessica L. Minix, 22, Warsaw; Melissa J. Coburn, 19, Syracuse; Angela K. Bryant, 22, Warsaw; Amy L. Hickey, 18, Cromwell;
Also, Beth A. Monroe, 25, Syracuse; and Cynthia C. Reed, 28, North Webster.
Fined $20 in August was Rachel Roberts, 16, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Paula Fitzpatrick, 23, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception (May) Teresa Lisenbee, Warsaw; (June 1999) Sandra Coplen, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (April) Charles Fink, Syracuse.
Battery - (October) Steven Jefferson, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (July) Leonard Burns, Tippecanoe.
Conversion - (June 1999) Brooke Gardner, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Verlie J. Miller, 40, Winona Lake; Michael E. Espinoza, 19, North Webster; Forest D. Somers, 16, North Webster; John A. Geise, 52, Syracuse; Deanna M. Davis, 29, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Kathy S. Brock, East 19B Road, Tippecanoe, $1,573.50; Alan Dean, Plymouth, $1,562; William R. Garman, West Eagle Street, Warsaw, $1,572; and Randy L. Lassiter, Huntington, $1,120.98.
• Tony and Linda Jaggers vs. Chris A. and Desra Bradford, doing business as Indiana Pool Co., Hillcrest Drive, North Manchester, and Michael Thompson, doing business as Thompson Concrete & Masonry, and Thompson Concrete Inc., East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts for alleged breach of agreement, negligence and breaches of implied warranties of fitness and merchantability resulting from installation of a swimming pool. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Kenneth B. Ledgerwood, North CR 850E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,141.04 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jose H. and Maria A.Rodriguez, Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $8,194.76 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Paul A. Mallery, Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $930.88 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• William D. Stuckman vs. Daniel E. Stuckman Sr., Stuckman Sanitation Inc. and Stuckman Enterprises. Plaintiff alleges a breach of fiduciary duty, violation of the Uniform Partnership Act and interference with business. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for monetary damages; a full accounting of the books and records of Stuckman Sanitation Inc.; a decree of dissolution of Stuckman Sanitation Inc.; a distribution of the partnership assets and a winding up of the business of Stuckman Enterprises, with distribution of the partnership assets as the court deems equitable; a preliminary injunction or restraining order preventing Daniel Stuckman from further usurpation of the corporate opportunities of Stuckman Sanitation Inc. and further conversion of the assets of Stuckman Sanitation Inc. or Stuckman Enterprises. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and attorney fees, and requests a trial by jury.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Sandra K. Gray, West Main Street, Warsaw, $4,016.40; Rick L. and Stacy R. Sherow, Ind. 110W, Rochester, $4,238.75; and Robert E. Workman, Goshen, $5,613.90.
• David Niman vs. Ronald Whitaker, East CR 500S, Pierceton. Plaintiff alleges a breach of fiduciary duty in the partnership, Built Right Construction, and seeks an unspecified amount in damages, including loss of income, partnership earnings and partnership equipment, plus court costs, attorney fees and that all partnership records be turned over with a complete accounting. Plaintiff also seeks an unspecified amount for alleged conversion of partnership funds and forgery of checks on the partnership accounts, plus treble damages, court costs and attorney fees.
• FSF Inc. vs. Richard Collins, South CR 950W, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $7,400.41 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Toby Jackson vs.Ryan Lee Oler and Glenna Patino, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 16, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 300E and 100N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank vs. Tisha L. and John T. Crouse, North West Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,801.45 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Smalley
Kim J. Smalley, Akron, and Chris A. Smalley, South Verna Street, Claypool. They were married May 9, 1992, and separated March 22, 2000. There is one minor child. This case was moved on a change of venue from Allen County.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. David and Shana L. Redman Thomas, et al. Plaintiff awarded $37,167.33 by default, 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.
• Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. vs. Jerry Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $8,165.74 by default, 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.
• Providian National Bank vs. Virgil R. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $6,961.87, plus interest and court costs.
• Jeff Judd vs. Lisa Marie Estep, et al. Plaintiff awarded $7,564.11, plus interest.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the amounts noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Robert and Leahann Forney, $3,937.22, and Jay G. Jr. and Stella Lortie Woods, $3,300.12.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Danny Steinke. Plaintiff awarded $1,470 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Jerry K. and Pamela J. Weaver vs. Bryan F. and Susan C. Rathke, et al. Plaintiffs declared owners of real estate in question on Waubee Lake. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• State Auto Insurance Co. vs. Calvin Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $11,510.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Housing Finance Authority vs. Thomas A. and Susan D. White and Marineland Gardens Community Association Inc. Plaintiff awarded $9,185.84, 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.
• Leasecomm Corp. vs. Patricia Krizan. Plaintiff awarded $9,228.11, plus interest and court costs.
• Bob's Services Inc. vs. Doug Brinegar. Plaintiff awarded $9,541.65, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Nancy J. Hall) vs. Melvin J. Gingerich. Plaintiff awarded $3,459.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Jennifer Ramirez, $9,678.50; Cindy S. Cooper, $5,779.57; and Kelli S. and Andrew M. Paseka, $8,895.76.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, vs. John G. Shock. Plaintiff awarded $1,977.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend vs. Otis Fred Miller Jr. Plaintiff awarded $8,542.23 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gregory L. Reese.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Gregory Blatz, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks fines be levied until ordinance compliance is made by removal of a structure on South CR 750W in Seward Township. The structure has been deemed a public nuisance.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Amanda Nine, East May Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks fines be levied until ordinance compliance is made by removal of all garbage from property.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. William Arrasmith, East Smith Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks fines be levied until ordinance compliance is made by removal of all garbage from property on South East Channel Drive on Sellers Lake in Monroe Township.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Jodi O'Brien, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, $4,607.68; Shane L. LaFollette, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $5,595.82; Charles E. Shepherd, EMS B5 Lane, Leesburg, $8,182.83; and Keith R. Hurley, West CR 400N, Warsaw, and Amy Hurley, U.S. 6, Nappanee, $4,016.15.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Joan Shimasaki) vs. Joseph J. Lamb, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,294.10 as paid to insured claimant, Shimasaki, after an Aug. 25, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CRs 100E and 300N. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Lally Pipe & Tube, Covington, Ky., vs. K&L Steel Fabricators, Kelly Street, Winona Lake; Larry Rose, Poplar Avenue, Winona Lake; and Kim Trader, Janesville, Wis. Plaintiff seeks $6,979.14 due on account plus interest and court costs.
• United Credit Union vs. Ken and Jane Meeks, North Columbia Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,110.29 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Ronald W. Redden, Charles Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $37,328.50 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.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Jerry and Lanetia Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw, and American General Finance Inc., Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $64,376.10 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.
• Larry Finch, Bristol, vs. Deonna F. Casey, Tumwater, Wash., and Shari L. Casey, North Blue Gill, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for damage resulting from a June 8, 1998, auto accident in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Brian E. and Teresa J. Rich, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg, and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff seeks $64,089.68 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.
Name Change
• Billijo E. Shaw-Kester, North Harrison Street, Atwood, seeks to change the name of her minor child from Bryant James Ward Spaulding to Bryant James Ward Shaw.
Marriage Dissolutions
Anglin
Diana Fay Anglin, Widaman Street, Winona Lake, and Michael Lynn Anglin, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 13, 2000, and separated June 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Benson/Hutchison
Dawn Marie Benson, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and John Alexander Hutchison, Ross Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 2000, and separated April 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Elliott
Charlene Ann Elliott, East Channel Road, Warsaw, and Larry Gene Elliott, Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. They were married Dec. 31, 1985, and separated in February 1994. There are two minor children.
Frantz
Arleen and Michael A. Frantz, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 29, 1992, and separated May 21, 2000. There is one minor child.
Hale
Franklin D. Hale, South West Channel Road, Warsaw, and Corissa J. Hale, Pierceton. They were married June 11, 1999, and separated in December 1999. There are no minor children.
Hall
Lori A. and Roger G. Hall, East CR 700S, Claypool. They were married Oct. 7, 1993, and separated May 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Hickey
Joyce E. Hickey, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Sonny L. Hickey, Hartford City. They were married March 23, 1982, and separated May 30, 2000. There is one minor child.
Jones
Lula M. Jones, East CR 1100N, Syracuse, and Robert G. Jones, East CR 1050N, Syracuse. They were married June 23, 1973, and separated June 12, 2000. There are no minor children.
Macnak
Kathy and Alan James Macnak, North Grouse Court, Warsaw. They were married May 8, 1976, and separated May 30, 2000. There are two minor children.
Meade
Tara Jo Meade, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, and Jason Meade, South State Street, South Whitley. They were married May 14, 1998, and separated Feb. 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Minglin
Danielle Minglin, West Fort Wayne Street Warsaw, and Shawn Minglin, Sharon Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1998, and separated March 29, 1999. There is one minor child.
Miranda/Pizano
Sheila Miranda, Warsaw, and Jose Pizano, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married March 1, 2000, and separated May 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Pogue
David A. and Joanne M. Pogue, East Pickwick Park Drive, Syracuse. They were married April 28, 1993, and separated in March 2000. There are no minor children.
Schaaf
Nancy K. Schaaf, Kosciusko County, and James M. Schaaf, North Morgan Street, Mentone. They were married July 19, 1986, and separated May 29, 2000. There are no minor children.
Stump/Cole
Lisa L. Stump, Railside Drive Syracuse, and Edward A. Cole Jr., EMS C26A Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 15, 1999, and separated Dec. 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Jeffrey R. and Kimberly K. Zoll, et al. Plaintiff awarded $18,202.61 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James and Kay Ludwig, as natural parents and legal guardians of Travis Ludwig, a minor, vs. Sherry Campbell and Auto Owners Insurance Co. This case is dismissed against Auto Owners Insurance only and remains pending against Campbell.
• Ann Sweet vs. Art Pape Transfer Inc., et al.
• Nicolas G. Hostetler vs. YMCA of Muncie, et al.
• Diane Lackey vs. Rader Oil Inc., doing business as Shell Service Station.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank America Mortgage, LLC, vs. Kathleen L. Fuller.
• Unions Planters National Bank vs. Timothy S. Wallace, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Betsy Ann (former name Henderson restored) and Steve Allen. June 5.
• David Robbins and Lydia D. (former name Detwiler restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $116 per week in child support. June 5.
• Merrissa (former name Foust restored) and Scott Jackson. June 7.
• Christina L. and Davey Perkins. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. June 8.
• Heather H. and Doug A. Blocher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $198 per week in child support. June 8.
• Don and April Hepler. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. June 8.
• Brian L. Stump and Jeanine M. (former name Besemer restored). June 9.
• Angela M. (former name Goodson restored) and Jeremy Sponseller. June 12.
• Cynthia S. and Tyrone A. Hunt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 12.
• Stephanie J. (former name Paseka restored) and Joseph Earl Walton. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. June 13.
• Raymundo and Suzetta R. Villareal. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 14.
• Christopher A. and Olga O. Harding. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 14.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Michelle and Michael Gray.
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.
• Stacy Burke, 9070 S. Dale Lane, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,920. Debts: $14,976.
• Peggy Larson, 1503 E. Brooks Drive, Apt. B4, Nappanee. Assets: $3,000. Debts: $21,288.
• Ernest McQueary Sr., 705 E. Fourth St. #3, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,100. Debts: $30,020.
• Olen Jr. and Anna Shepherd, 4680 W.CR 400N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $243,395. Debts: $264,690.
• Herman and Ethel Staton, 7957 W. CR 1200N #1, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: None. Debts: $339,076.
• Richard and Elise Stevens, 20620 Becca Drive, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $105,100. Debts: $130,336.
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