Times-Union Court News 06-22-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Angel Erberto, 39, and Sylvia Rodriguez, 41, both of South Forest Drive, Syracuse.
• Darren Carl Wilkinson, 25, North CR 750E, Syracuse, and Karena Lee Zimmerman, 22, West CR 1250N, Milford.
• Troy Alan Dirck, 35, and Jo Ellen Kuhn, 37, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jerry W. Hendrix, 33, and Sarah Angelene Dials, 19, both of South CR 750W, Claypool.
• John Franklin Leeka, 27, and Danelle Marie Johnson, 24, both of Herscher Drive, Warsaw.
• Richard Thomas Smith, 24, Imperial, Calif., and Megan Elise Wilson, 22, West CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Kelby Craig Jones, 20, and LaDonna Irene Fitzpatrick, 18, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Mitchell Louis Bumgardner, 35, and Heather Ann Beene, 21, both of Ross Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Kenneth Parcels, 21, and Christina Marie White, 22, both of East High Circle Drive, Warsaw.
• Franklin D. Hale, 44, and Corissa Jane Brown, 19, both of South West Channel Road, Warsaw.
• Mark Ian Sinn, 25, and Samantha Sue Laughlin, 24, both of South Dixie Drive, North Webster.
• Charles W. See, 37, and Rebecca A. Richmond, 40, both of Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• Raymond L. Schmucker, 37, and Jamie R. Simons, 31, both of West Main Street, Syracuse.
• Christopher David Mills, 24, and Anna Marie Byrket, 19, both of East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell.
• Darrell Wayne Thompson, 34, and Julia A. Brown, 45, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Kurt D. Burner, 37, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Jane A. Wyatt, 39, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• Chet Allen Goodman, 27, and Christine Elizabeth Hernandez, 24, both of East CR 750S, Pierceton.
• Brian William Shoemaker, 21, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and Jacqueline Susanne Stanton, 19, East McClintic Road, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II 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 $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $500 in January; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee; and license suspended one year was Tad E. Ritchison, 36, Winona Lake. Ritchison also was sentenced to three years in jail for being convicted of being a habitual substance offender. The term can be served in the work release program if Ritchison is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $100 in November; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, restitution to Douglas Smith, and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and license suspended one year was Rose M. Rhamey, 35, Mentone.
Fined $200 in December; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to make restitution to NIPSCO; and license suspended one year was Bradley J. Oberlin, 22, Warsaw. Oberlin also was sentenced to 180 days in jail, of which 90 days were suspended for probation, and had his license suspended 90 days for a conviction of leaving the scene of an accident.
Fined $200 in December; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee; and license suspended one year was Felipe Morales, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $200 in December; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and license suspended one year was Lance L. Bailey, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in September; sentenced to three years in jail, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee; and license suspended one year was Danny J. Moon, 28, Claypool.
Fined $200 in February; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and license suspended two years was Peter A. Truong, 22, Warsaw.
Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $1 in August 1997, sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail and license suspended for life was Stephen L. Sunderland, 35, Cromwell.
Fined $300 in November, sentenced to 90 days in jail and license suspended one year was Leyon J. Gilliam, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $300 in February 1998; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation; and license suspended one year was Jonathan C. Mauk, 26, Warsaw.
Curfew Violation - Judgment by default of $425, plus $75 in court costs, against Memory A. Hittle, 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 $100 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Anthony Whitenack, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Shepherd, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Marcus Lemaster, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April and license suspended 90 days was John McCartney, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chad Swope, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August was Ronald Spaulding, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in March was Jovita Velazquez, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May were Travis Ward, Syracuse, and William Wood, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Primitvo Contreras, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was John Gilbert, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in December was William Wetzel, Syracuse.
Trafficking With An Inmate - Fined $100 in October and sentenced to two days in jail was Lanyng Saul, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $200 in September, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Hall, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in June was Li L. Chow, 42, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in May were Paula A. Lauster, 17, Warsaw, and Karen L. Patton, 30, Mentone.
Fined $49.50 in June was Daniel P. Hann, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was James R. Jackson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Josh D. Zaugg, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in March were Katrina M. Chilcutt, 22, Rochester, and Santos Rodriguez, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November was Paula J. Johnson, 35, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in June were Mark T. Howard, 17, Warsaw; David J. Honneffer, 16, Warsaw; Siobhan M. Davenport, 42, Warsaw; James R. Biltz, 19, Pierceton; Jeremiah D. Olsen, 21, Warsaw; Jesse W. Ritter, 18, Warsaw; Jerry L. Pratt, 33, Pierceton; Alicia Centeno, 39, Winona Lake; and Russell R. Bradley, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in May were Mariellyn J. Ward, 27, Warsaw; Jean A. Brown, 45, Warsaw; Ronald L. Boyer, 54, Leesburg; Lisa M. Miller, 24, Cromwell; Merle J. Clark, 59, Bourbon; Jeremy D. Yeiter, 23, Leesburg; Angela C. Wadkins, 25, Warsaw; Shelly J. Bickel, 40, Warsaw; and Virginia L. Snyder, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Nicholas R. Duff, 17, Warsaw; Amber D. Lewis, 21, Syracuse; and Jeremy W. Doerr, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Francisco Ramirez, 28, Warsaw, and Daniel E. Deerwester, 33, Milford.
Fined $7 in May was Nathan J. Farber, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in December was Jason L. Scharf, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Bonnie A. Shepherd, 18, Claypool.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in June was Teresa Navarro, 27, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Kevin J. Schildroth, 44, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in June was Mary J. Vasquez, 44, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Jonah E. Story, 19, North Webster; Chris P. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Scott A. Snyder, 18, Warsaw; and Heidi D. DeGraff, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Eric N. Hoffhien, 17, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in May was Douglas R. Macklin, 39, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Level Of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $50 in May was Alexander Ioannou, 16, Milford.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May were Angela R. Lozano, 21, Silver Lake, and James K. Carter, 40, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Benjamin R. Grubbs, 20, Warsaw.
Vehicle Maintenance Violation - Fined $17 in May was Bryce L. Ruble, 27, Larwill.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in May was Jeremy D. Lawlor, 19, Winona Lake.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in May was Greg Weaver, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - FIned $7 in May was Becky A. Ponko, 44, North Webster.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in March was Joshua C. Phillips, 21, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February was Rickie J. See, 42, Warsaw.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $25 in July was Walter J. Green III, 22, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Josh W. Bloom, 17, Warsaw.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in November was Jay A. Hammond, 30, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Sandra H. Hollar, 43, Milford; Tammie Lemaster-Miller, 33, Warsaw; Daniel E. Deerwester, 33, Milford; Brett A. Kneller, 22, Claypool; and Karen A. Schmucker, 48, Milford.
Fined $20 in March was Lora A. Bradley, 40, Bourbon.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (February) Frederick Marcum, Mentone.
Disorderly Conduct - (January) John Hines, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Richard Patton, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (November) William Downton, Warsaw; (October) Jeremy Cox, Warsaw; (September) Tonya Creekmore, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - (August) Ronald Spaulding, Pierceton.
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) Gary R. Hawblitzel, 30, Warsaw; Brooke K. Moore, 17, Pierceton; Diana F. Homan, 49, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Purofirst Disaster Services vs. Bradley Gordon, Rensselaer. Plaintiff seeks $5,325.49 for three times the amount of an insurance check allegedly cashed without plaintiff's consent, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Purofirst Disaster Services vs. Anthony R. Collins, Ind. 25N, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $18,962.92 for three times the amount of an insurance check allegedly cashed without plaintiff's consent, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Gwen Stevens, Wabash, $1,295.78, and Kelly Jefferson, South CR 550W, Warsaw, $1,597.40.
• First Resolution Investment Corp. vs. Kevin K. Stonebraker, EMS T32C Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,832.56 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost.
• Green Tree Financial Corp. vs.Jackie K. Watkins, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $29,804.41 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of contract as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Timothy Thacker vs. Roger Francis, South Walnut Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks relinquishment of title to watercraft purchased, plus damages resulting from his inability to use watercraft.
• Angella L. Martz vs. Richard and Sherrie Cusick, Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks judgment of adverse possession declaring her owner of real estate in question and an injunction keeping the Cusicks from interfering with her use of the real estate or removing any improvements, trees or shrubbery located there.
• Timothy Kuhn vs. Roger Smoker and Kosciusko County 4-H and Community Fair, both of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a July 16, 1998, incident in which he was gored by a Scottish Highland heifer while helping to load the animals for transportation by the owner/exhibitor, Smoker. The fair is named as a defendant because fair rules allegedly state no horned steers are allowed to exhibit and the heifers, with horns ranging from 16 inches to 3 feet, were permitted.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Melvin P. Adams. Plaintiff seeks $1,478.17 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Terry A. Besson, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,971.32 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Johnson
Lorri Kay and Greg A. Johnson, EMS T6 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 14, 1986, and separated June 16, 1999. There are two minor children.
Krise
Laurie Renee Krise, Orr, Ohio, and Terrence Andrew Krise, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married July 25, 1989, and separated June 16, 1999. There are three minor children.
Miller
Susaine Miller, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw, and Michael L. Miller, Ind. 13S, North Manchester. They were married Feb. 9, 1991, and separated Feb. 4, 1999. There are two minor children.
Patrick
Charles Ray Patrick, Ranch Road, Warsaw, and Debra Lou Patrick, West Wildwood Trail, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 22, 1978, and separated June 2, 1999. There is one minor child.
Waddle
Rodney K. Waddle, West Center Street, Warsaw, and Rebecca Waddle, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 31, 1997, and separated June 7, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank vs. Tabatha Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $2,058.31, plus interest and court costs.
• Grange Insurance vs.Jeremy Young. Plaintiff awarded $3,998.75, plus court costs.
• AVCO Financial Services vs. Charles H. and Susan L. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $19,809.84 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Charles D. Donham. Plaintiff awarded $5,227.35 by default, plus court costs.
• Hoosier Insurance Co. vs. Darrell B. Ruch. Plaintiff awarded $13,800 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Racheal E. Hippenhamer. Plaintiff awarded $6,940.58 by default, plus court costs.
• Mike Hoffman vs. Diamond Builders Inc. and Junior J. and Lucy Green. The Greens take nothing on their cross-complaint against Diamond Builders, and Diamond Builders take nothing on their cross-complaint against the Greens. Hoffman was earlier dismissed as a party to this case because of his bankruptcy filing.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Tina M. (former name Robinson restored) and Eric S. Webb. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $164 per week in child support. June 15.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Brian E. and Tracy L. Julian, West CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $90,495.56 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Thomas A. and Jennifer R. Stuck, West CR 400N, Leesburg, and First Bank National Association. Plaintiff seeks $68,629.01 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associated Financial Services Co. of Indiana vs. Otis J. Boggs and Randy and Karen Lee Roberts, all of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $63,926.50 due on agreement, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Pam J. Howatt, Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse; Robert L. Howatt, North American Way, Syracuse; Compass Receivables Management, formerly known as Midwest Collection Service, Indianapolis; and ____ Doe, whose Christian name is unknown. Plaintiff seeks $58,146.31 due on mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure to mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alley
Rex D. and Mary L. Alley, East Mill Street, Pierceton. They were married July 9, 1981, and separated June 2, 1999. There are no minor children.
Brown
Kathlean Ann and Jay Allen Brown, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married April 2, 1983, and separated June 10, 1999. There are two minor children.
Girouard
Dale P. and Birgit K. Girouard, Wedrick Drive, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, 1978, and separated June 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Jones
Katina Jones, East CR 700S, Pierceton, and Dennis Jones, West CR 400N, Warsaw. They were married June 24, 1995, and separated March 28, 1999. There are two minor children.
Krise
Terry A. Krise, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Laurie R. Krise, Orrville, Ohio. They were married July 23, 1989, and separated June 8, 1999. There are three minor children.
Larkin
Rebecca L. Larkin, West Boston Street, Syracuse, and Robert A. Larkin, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married Aug. 30, 1989, and separated June 7, 1999. There are two minor children.
Leake
Linda K. Leake, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Kim A. Leake, East Pine Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 12, 1993, and separated May 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Mast
Rachael Dena Mast, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, and Robert Lee Mast, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 4, 1996, and separated April 12, 1999. There are two minor children.
Randall
Pauline M. Randall, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, and Roberto C. Randall, Chicago, Ill. They were married Oct. 30, 1998, and separated June 14, 1999. There is one minor child.
Ratliff
Ann M. Ratliff, Syracuse, and Elba J. Ratliff, North Main Street, Syracuse. They were married July 24, 1991, and separated Oct. 8, 1998. There are two minor children.
Scanlan
Sharon and Lawrence Scanlan, Cromwell. They were married June 8, 1996, and separated May 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Solina
Danelle L. Solina, East Smith Street, Milford, and Christopher W. Solina, Millersburg. They were married March 29, 1997, and separated May 14, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Dorothy C. Frazier vs. Jolene A. Morrow. After a three-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $28,500 for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 17, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and Phillips Drive. The six-person jury deliberated about 2-1/4 hours before returning its verdict. The jury placed 95 percent liability on Morrow and 5 percent on Frazier.
• Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis vs. the estate of David A. Forney Sr., et al. Plaintiff awarded $71,170.45 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Charles A. Able, et al. Plaintiff awarded $97,475.01 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Credit Union vs. Ellen L. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $2,864.72 by default, plus court costs.
• Carl R. Tuttle II vs. Thomas M. Tuttle. Plaintiff awarded $3,147.78, plus interest. Thomas Tuttle takes nothing in his counterclaim, and both parties to bear own court costs.
• Ken and Mitzi Hardesty vs. Paramount Homes Inc. Plaintiffs awarded $9,200 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David and Karen Hillery vs. John Fuller and Dynamatrix Inc.
• Terry Hall vs. The Car Co./Car Co. Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Fashion Bug vs. Rebecca H. Morris.
• Kellie Coffelt vs. Heather Gray.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank of America Mortgage, successor in interest to Ameritrust National Bank, Michiana, vs. James W. Riffle and Julie C. Combs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Martha A. and Dennis R. Firestone. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $43 per week in child support. June 9.
• Lula M. (former name Iser restored) and Eugene T. Heidenreich. June 15.
• Cindy A. and Michael J. Ross. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. June 15.
• Gary L. Parker and Gloria L. (former name Metz restored). June 16.
• Lisa L. and Steven T. Love. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $225 per week in child support. June 16.
• Melissa M. and Rick D. Donovan. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. June 16.
• Kathy and Jose Santana. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 16.
• Mike A. and Josephine Eckert. June 16.
• Ernest U. and Gladys I. Heiman. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $205 per week in child support. June 16.
• Heather and William Perry Hopkins. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. June 16.
• Patricia Lynn (surname hereafter Montes-Berg) and Larry J. Berg. June 16.
• Guillermo Zuniga Jr. and Marjorie A. (former name Page restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $220 per week in child support. June 17.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Bobbi and William E. Guard.
Annulment
The following annulment was finalized on the date indicated:
• Kim L. and Joseph A. Graham.
Other Action
• Kathryn Warner and Katherine J. and Jerry Ziegler vs. Paul R. and Michele M. Overmyer and Larry and Leslie Lisowski, et al. The Hon. Robert Burner is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Robert Bottorff, 10508 S. Lutz Lane, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,575. Debts: $18,668.
• David Carriveau, 452 N. Locke St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $104,725. Debts: $131,520.
• Clifford Cox, 73343-B CR 15, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,394. Debts: $12,695.
• Mandy Keirn, 1320 S. CR 900W, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $28,561. Debts: $32,463.
• Donna King, 7632 W. Forest Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $38,076. Debts: $46,648.
• Mark Moore, 875 Ind. 19N, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,490. Debts: $57,974.
• Teresa Olivarez, 813 W. Tower St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: Not available. Debts: Not available.
• Jeffrey Smith, 2102 Goosepond Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,210. Debts: $15,740.
• Judy Smith, 445 Wexford Place, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $115,920. Debts: $121,941.
• William and Lorene Sparks, 2335 Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $45,850. Debts: $55,620.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Angel Erberto, 39, and Sylvia Rodriguez, 41, both of South Forest Drive, Syracuse.
• Darren Carl Wilkinson, 25, North CR 750E, Syracuse, and Karena Lee Zimmerman, 22, West CR 1250N, Milford.
• Troy Alan Dirck, 35, and Jo Ellen Kuhn, 37, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jerry W. Hendrix, 33, and Sarah Angelene Dials, 19, both of South CR 750W, Claypool.
• John Franklin Leeka, 27, and Danelle Marie Johnson, 24, both of Herscher Drive, Warsaw.
• Richard Thomas Smith, 24, Imperial, Calif., and Megan Elise Wilson, 22, West CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Kelby Craig Jones, 20, and LaDonna Irene Fitzpatrick, 18, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Mitchell Louis Bumgardner, 35, and Heather Ann Beene, 21, both of Ross Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Kenneth Parcels, 21, and Christina Marie White, 22, both of East High Circle Drive, Warsaw.
• Franklin D. Hale, 44, and Corissa Jane Brown, 19, both of South West Channel Road, Warsaw.
• Mark Ian Sinn, 25, and Samantha Sue Laughlin, 24, both of South Dixie Drive, North Webster.
• Charles W. See, 37, and Rebecca A. Richmond, 40, both of Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• Raymond L. Schmucker, 37, and Jamie R. Simons, 31, both of West Main Street, Syracuse.
• Christopher David Mills, 24, and Anna Marie Byrket, 19, both of East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell.
• Darrell Wayne Thompson, 34, and Julia A. Brown, 45, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Kurt D. Burner, 37, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Jane A. Wyatt, 39, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• Chet Allen Goodman, 27, and Christine Elizabeth Hernandez, 24, both of East CR 750S, Pierceton.
• Brian William Shoemaker, 21, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and Jacqueline Susanne Stanton, 19, East McClintic Road, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II 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 $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $500 in January; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee; and license suspended one year was Tad E. Ritchison, 36, Winona Lake. Ritchison also was sentenced to three years in jail for being convicted of being a habitual substance offender. The term can be served in the work release program if Ritchison is qualified for and accepted to it.
Fined $100 in November; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, restitution to Douglas Smith, and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and license suspended one year was Rose M. Rhamey, 35, Mentone.
Fined $200 in December; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to make restitution to NIPSCO; and license suspended one year was Bradley J. Oberlin, 22, Warsaw. Oberlin also was sentenced to 180 days in jail, of which 90 days were suspended for probation, and had his license suspended 90 days for a conviction of leaving the scene of an accident.
Fined $200 in December; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee; and license suspended one year was Felipe Morales, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $200 in December; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and license suspended one year was Lance L. Bailey, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in September; sentenced to three years in jail, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee; and license suspended one year was Danny J. Moon, 28, Claypool.
Fined $200 in February; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol interdiction fee, $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and license suspended two years was Peter A. Truong, 22, Warsaw.
Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $1 in August 1997, sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail and license suspended for life was Stephen L. Sunderland, 35, Cromwell.
Fined $300 in November, sentenced to 90 days in jail and license suspended one year was Leyon J. Gilliam, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $300 in February 1998; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation; and license suspended one year was Jonathan C. Mauk, 26, Warsaw.
Curfew Violation - Judgment by default of $425, plus $75 in court costs, against Memory A. Hittle, 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 $100 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Anthony Whitenack, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Shepherd, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Marcus Lemaster, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April and license suspended 90 days was John McCartney, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chad Swope, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August was Ronald Spaulding, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in March was Jovita Velazquez, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May were Travis Ward, Syracuse, and William Wood, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Primitvo Contreras, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was John Gilbert, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in December was William Wetzel, Syracuse.
Trafficking With An Inmate - Fined $100 in October and sentenced to two days in jail was Lanyng Saul, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $200 in September, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Hall, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in June was Li L. Chow, 42, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in May were Paula A. Lauster, 17, Warsaw, and Karen L. Patton, 30, Mentone.
Fined $49.50 in June was Daniel P. Hann, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was James R. Jackson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Josh D. Zaugg, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in March were Katrina M. Chilcutt, 22, Rochester, and Santos Rodriguez, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November was Paula J. Johnson, 35, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in June were Mark T. Howard, 17, Warsaw; David J. Honneffer, 16, Warsaw; Siobhan M. Davenport, 42, Warsaw; James R. Biltz, 19, Pierceton; Jeremiah D. Olsen, 21, Warsaw; Jesse W. Ritter, 18, Warsaw; Jerry L. Pratt, 33, Pierceton; Alicia Centeno, 39, Winona Lake; and Russell R. Bradley, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in May were Mariellyn J. Ward, 27, Warsaw; Jean A. Brown, 45, Warsaw; Ronald L. Boyer, 54, Leesburg; Lisa M. Miller, 24, Cromwell; Merle J. Clark, 59, Bourbon; Jeremy D. Yeiter, 23, Leesburg; Angela C. Wadkins, 25, Warsaw; Shelly J. Bickel, 40, Warsaw; and Virginia L. Snyder, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Nicholas R. Duff, 17, Warsaw; Amber D. Lewis, 21, Syracuse; and Jeremy W. Doerr, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Francisco Ramirez, 28, Warsaw, and Daniel E. Deerwester, 33, Milford.
Fined $7 in May was Nathan J. Farber, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in December was Jason L. Scharf, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Bonnie A. Shepherd, 18, Claypool.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in June was Teresa Navarro, 27, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Kevin J. Schildroth, 44, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in June was Mary J. Vasquez, 44, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Jonah E. Story, 19, North Webster; Chris P. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Scott A. Snyder, 18, Warsaw; and Heidi D. DeGraff, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Eric N. Hoffhien, 17, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in May was Douglas R. Macklin, 39, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Level Of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $50 in May was Alexander Ioannou, 16, Milford.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May were Angela R. Lozano, 21, Silver Lake, and James K. Carter, 40, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Benjamin R. Grubbs, 20, Warsaw.
Vehicle Maintenance Violation - Fined $17 in May was Bryce L. Ruble, 27, Larwill.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in May was Jeremy D. Lawlor, 19, Winona Lake.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in May was Greg Weaver, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - FIned $7 in May was Becky A. Ponko, 44, North Webster.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in March was Joshua C. Phillips, 21, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February was Rickie J. See, 42, Warsaw.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $25 in July was Walter J. Green III, 22, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Josh W. Bloom, 17, Warsaw.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in November was Jay A. Hammond, 30, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Sandra H. Hollar, 43, Milford; Tammie Lemaster-Miller, 33, Warsaw; Daniel E. Deerwester, 33, Milford; Brett A. Kneller, 22, Claypool; and Karen A. Schmucker, 48, Milford.
Fined $20 in March was Lora A. Bradley, 40, Bourbon.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (February) Frederick Marcum, Mentone.
Disorderly Conduct - (January) John Hines, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Richard Patton, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (November) William Downton, Warsaw; (October) Jeremy Cox, Warsaw; (September) Tonya Creekmore, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - (August) Ronald Spaulding, Pierceton.
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) Gary R. Hawblitzel, 30, Warsaw; Brooke K. Moore, 17, Pierceton; Diana F. Homan, 49, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Purofirst Disaster Services vs. Bradley Gordon, Rensselaer. Plaintiff seeks $5,325.49 for three times the amount of an insurance check allegedly cashed without plaintiff's consent, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Purofirst Disaster Services vs. Anthony R. Collins, Ind. 25N, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $18,962.92 for three times the amount of an insurance check allegedly cashed without plaintiff's consent, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Gwen Stevens, Wabash, $1,295.78, and Kelly Jefferson, South CR 550W, Warsaw, $1,597.40.
• First Resolution Investment Corp. vs. Kevin K. Stonebraker, EMS T32C Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,832.56 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost.
• Green Tree Financial Corp. vs.Jackie K. Watkins, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $29,804.41 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of contract as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Timothy Thacker vs. Roger Francis, South Walnut Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks relinquishment of title to watercraft purchased, plus damages resulting from his inability to use watercraft.
• Angella L. Martz vs. Richard and Sherrie Cusick, Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks judgment of adverse possession declaring her owner of real estate in question and an injunction keeping the Cusicks from interfering with her use of the real estate or removing any improvements, trees or shrubbery located there.
• Timothy Kuhn vs. Roger Smoker and Kosciusko County 4-H and Community Fair, both of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a July 16, 1998, incident in which he was gored by a Scottish Highland heifer while helping to load the animals for transportation by the owner/exhibitor, Smoker. The fair is named as a defendant because fair rules allegedly state no horned steers are allowed to exhibit and the heifers, with horns ranging from 16 inches to 3 feet, were permitted.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Melvin P. Adams. Plaintiff seeks $1,478.17 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Terry A. Besson, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,971.32 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Johnson
Lorri Kay and Greg A. Johnson, EMS T6 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 14, 1986, and separated June 16, 1999. There are two minor children.
Krise
Laurie Renee Krise, Orr, Ohio, and Terrence Andrew Krise, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married July 25, 1989, and separated June 16, 1999. There are three minor children.
Miller
Susaine Miller, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw, and Michael L. Miller, Ind. 13S, North Manchester. They were married Feb. 9, 1991, and separated Feb. 4, 1999. There are two minor children.
Patrick
Charles Ray Patrick, Ranch Road, Warsaw, and Debra Lou Patrick, West Wildwood Trail, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 22, 1978, and separated June 2, 1999. There is one minor child.
Waddle
Rodney K. Waddle, West Center Street, Warsaw, and Rebecca Waddle, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 31, 1997, and separated June 7, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank vs. Tabatha Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $2,058.31, plus interest and court costs.
• Grange Insurance vs.Jeremy Young. Plaintiff awarded $3,998.75, plus court costs.
• AVCO Financial Services vs. Charles H. and Susan L. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $19,809.84 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Charles D. Donham. Plaintiff awarded $5,227.35 by default, plus court costs.
• Hoosier Insurance Co. vs. Darrell B. Ruch. Plaintiff awarded $13,800 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Racheal E. Hippenhamer. Plaintiff awarded $6,940.58 by default, plus court costs.
• Mike Hoffman vs. Diamond Builders Inc. and Junior J. and Lucy Green. The Greens take nothing on their cross-complaint against Diamond Builders, and Diamond Builders take nothing on their cross-complaint against the Greens. Hoffman was earlier dismissed as a party to this case because of his bankruptcy filing.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Tina M. (former name Robinson restored) and Eric S. Webb. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $164 per week in child support. June 15.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Brian E. and Tracy L. Julian, West CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $90,495.56 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Thomas A. and Jennifer R. Stuck, West CR 400N, Leesburg, and First Bank National Association. Plaintiff seeks $68,629.01 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associated Financial Services Co. of Indiana vs. Otis J. Boggs and Randy and Karen Lee Roberts, all of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $63,926.50 due on agreement, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Pam J. Howatt, Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse; Robert L. Howatt, North American Way, Syracuse; Compass Receivables Management, formerly known as Midwest Collection Service, Indianapolis; and ____ Doe, whose Christian name is unknown. Plaintiff seeks $58,146.31 due on mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure to mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alley
Rex D. and Mary L. Alley, East Mill Street, Pierceton. They were married July 9, 1981, and separated June 2, 1999. There are no minor children.
Brown
Kathlean Ann and Jay Allen Brown, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married April 2, 1983, and separated June 10, 1999. There are two minor children.
Girouard
Dale P. and Birgit K. Girouard, Wedrick Drive, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, 1978, and separated June 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Jones
Katina Jones, East CR 700S, Pierceton, and Dennis Jones, West CR 400N, Warsaw. They were married June 24, 1995, and separated March 28, 1999. There are two minor children.
Krise
Terry A. Krise, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Laurie R. Krise, Orrville, Ohio. They were married July 23, 1989, and separated June 8, 1999. There are three minor children.
Larkin
Rebecca L. Larkin, West Boston Street, Syracuse, and Robert A. Larkin, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married Aug. 30, 1989, and separated June 7, 1999. There are two minor children.
Leake
Linda K. Leake, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Kim A. Leake, East Pine Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 12, 1993, and separated May 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Mast
Rachael Dena Mast, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, and Robert Lee Mast, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 4, 1996, and separated April 12, 1999. There are two minor children.
Randall
Pauline M. Randall, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, and Roberto C. Randall, Chicago, Ill. They were married Oct. 30, 1998, and separated June 14, 1999. There is one minor child.
Ratliff
Ann M. Ratliff, Syracuse, and Elba J. Ratliff, North Main Street, Syracuse. They were married July 24, 1991, and separated Oct. 8, 1998. There are two minor children.
Scanlan
Sharon and Lawrence Scanlan, Cromwell. They were married June 8, 1996, and separated May 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Solina
Danelle L. Solina, East Smith Street, Milford, and Christopher W. Solina, Millersburg. They were married March 29, 1997, and separated May 14, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Dorothy C. Frazier vs. Jolene A. Morrow. After a three-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $28,500 for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 17, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and Phillips Drive. The six-person jury deliberated about 2-1/4 hours before returning its verdict. The jury placed 95 percent liability on Morrow and 5 percent on Frazier.
• Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis vs. the estate of David A. Forney Sr., et al. Plaintiff awarded $71,170.45 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Charles A. Able, et al. Plaintiff awarded $97,475.01 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Credit Union vs. Ellen L. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $2,864.72 by default, plus court costs.
• Carl R. Tuttle II vs. Thomas M. Tuttle. Plaintiff awarded $3,147.78, plus interest. Thomas Tuttle takes nothing in his counterclaim, and both parties to bear own court costs.
• Ken and Mitzi Hardesty vs. Paramount Homes Inc. Plaintiffs awarded $9,200 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David and Karen Hillery vs. John Fuller and Dynamatrix Inc.
• Terry Hall vs. The Car Co./Car Co. Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Fashion Bug vs. Rebecca H. Morris.
• Kellie Coffelt vs. Heather Gray.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank of America Mortgage, successor in interest to Ameritrust National Bank, Michiana, vs. James W. Riffle and Julie C. Combs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Martha A. and Dennis R. Firestone. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $43 per week in child support. June 9.
• Lula M. (former name Iser restored) and Eugene T. Heidenreich. June 15.
• Cindy A. and Michael J. Ross. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. June 15.
• Gary L. Parker and Gloria L. (former name Metz restored). June 16.
• Lisa L. and Steven T. Love. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $225 per week in child support. June 16.
• Melissa M. and Rick D. Donovan. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. June 16.
• Kathy and Jose Santana. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 16.
• Mike A. and Josephine Eckert. June 16.
• Ernest U. and Gladys I. Heiman. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $205 per week in child support. June 16.
• Heather and William Perry Hopkins. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. June 16.
• Patricia Lynn (surname hereafter Montes-Berg) and Larry J. Berg. June 16.
• Guillermo Zuniga Jr. and Marjorie A. (former name Page restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $220 per week in child support. June 17.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Bobbi and William E. Guard.
Annulment
The following annulment was finalized on the date indicated:
• Kim L. and Joseph A. Graham.
Other Action
• Kathryn Warner and Katherine J. and Jerry Ziegler vs. Paul R. and Michele M. Overmyer and Larry and Leslie Lisowski, et al. The Hon. Robert Burner is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Robert Bottorff, 10508 S. Lutz Lane, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,575. Debts: $18,668.
• David Carriveau, 452 N. Locke St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $104,725. Debts: $131,520.
• Clifford Cox, 73343-B CR 15, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,394. Debts: $12,695.
• Mandy Keirn, 1320 S. CR 900W, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $28,561. Debts: $32,463.
• Donna King, 7632 W. Forest Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $38,076. Debts: $46,648.
• Mark Moore, 875 Ind. 19N, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,490. Debts: $57,974.
• Teresa Olivarez, 813 W. Tower St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: Not available. Debts: Not available.
• Jeffrey Smith, 2102 Goosepond Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,210. Debts: $15,740.
• Judy Smith, 445 Wexford Place, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $115,920. Debts: $121,941.
• William and Lorene Sparks, 2335 Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $45,850. Debts: $55,620.
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