Times-Union Court News 07-02-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• David William Bailey, 24, and Amanda Leah Sawyer, 24, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Mark Bradley Botts, 23, East Waco Drive, Syracuse, and Rachel Christine Essig, 24, Fort Wayne.
• Jason Wayne Burnworth, 25, and Jacqueline Tracy Edwards, 22, both of North Roosevelt Street, Warsaw.
• Joseph Henery Cutler III, 19, North Union Street, Warsaw, and Jennifer Lois Logan, 22, North Shady Court, Warsaw.
• Lee Austin Dunkleberger, 34, and Canda Marie Armey, 24, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Ryan Neal Edgar, 26, and Jamie Maria Smith, 26, both of East John Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Andrew Elliott, 23, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Becca Rayelle Hensley, 20, Edwardsburg, Mich.
• Cy W. Floriana, 48, and Elsa Uresti, 30, both of Epworth Forest Road, North Webster.
• William Lee Gault, 27, and Stacey Gail Nunez, 26, both of East Longspur Lane, Warsaw.
• Curtis Michael Griffith, 24, and Cheryl Kay Dove, 23, both of West Van Buren Street, Leesburg.
• James A. Hodges, 51, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Deborah A. Valentine, 42, North Main Street, Bourbon.
• Omar Jimenez, 21, and Tasha Lynn Hyde, 17, both of Warbler Lane, Warsaw.
• Willard E. Juillerat Jr., 50, and Robin Mejia, 35, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Joseph Ronald Lemanski, 35, Broadview Heights, Ohio, and Stephanie Ann Ellis, 23, Old Road 30E, Warsaw.
• Bryan Kenneth Locke, 24, and Lisa Renee England, 24, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Robert Edward Martz, 21, Ossian, and Joy Ann Stutzman, 21, East Main Street, Mentone.
• Nathan Allen McKeand, 24, South Bend, and Ashlee Brook Harmon, 23, North CR 700W, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Lee Stewart, 21, and Jamie Jeannette Snow, 18, both of West CR400S, Warsaw.
• Joe Lee Thorn, 20, North Main Street, North Webster, and Jennifer Ann McDaniel, 17, West Elm Street, North Webster.
• Johnny Ray Wadkins II, 26, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Gretchen Jo Hart, 21, West Harrison Street, Mentone.
• Richard D. Walker, 75, East Asbury Lane, North Webster, and Betty L. Sturgill, EMS B37 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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Joshua Cone Jr., Warsaw, and Ernest L. Plymale IV, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Juan Adame, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Jose Perez, Warsaw, and Jason Isbell, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Shelly Holden, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Kevin Miller, Syracuse, and Don Harlan, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Terry Korb, Mentone.
Fined $200 in May 2001, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Richard Mackensworth, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in January was Jesus Terrazas, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in December was Paul B.Nine, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June 2001 and license suspended 90 days was Joshua Hill, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Kevin M. Hunter, Claypool.
Fined $25 in December was Michael Parker, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in September was Andy E. Hamilton, Pierceton.
Fined $21 in July and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in May was Christopher Slone, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in May was Christopher Slone, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in October was Austin Tayahua, Syracuse.
Fined $71 in September was David V. Staker, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August was Gerald Zartman, Milford.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May was Michael Wakefield, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Micah Moncrief, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in January against Jose Perez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Adam S. Fulton, Akron.
Criminal Trespassing - Fined $100 in December was Charles W. Dove, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December was Michael Parker, Pierceton.
Conversion - Fined $100 in September was James W. Poe, Pierceton.
Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor - Fined $50 in August was Adam S. Fulton, Akron.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (June) Stephanie Zeisig, Pierceton (two counts); Sean Ransome, Warsaw (six counts); Robert Brigham, Pierceton; (March) Tiffany A. Ritter, Syracuse (two counts); Bruce Reinhart, Pierceton; (September) Rochelle Stricklin, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - (May) Kacy L. Slusher, Pierceton.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (January) Jose Perez, Warsaw.
Battery - (October) Patrick J. Whetstone, Warsaw; (August) Jason F. Sizemore, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (September) Andy E. Hamilton, Pierceton.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (August) Adam S. Fulton, Akron.
Driving While Intoxicated - (August) David Hampton, Warsaw.
Conversion - (July 2001) Michelle Slone, Winona Lake.
Criminal Trespassing - (July 2001) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Kathleen Laura Tucco Richcreek, LPN, v. Indiana State Board of Nursing, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks orders declaring she did not engage in fraud or material deception to obtain a license to practice; declaring the board's findings arbitrary and contrary to law; reversing and vacating the findings; dismissing the complaint filed against her by the state; and expunging the letter of reprimand from her permanent record.
• CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA v. Marah Grimm, Stonewall Court, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $4,136.25 due on account, plus court costs.
• Stephen R. and Rosalie K. Meck v. Michael and Wendy Meck, East CR 750N, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek partition of real estate in question, plus court costs, costs incurred and attorney fees.
• Helvey & Associates v. Marvin R. and Teri J. Huffman, Ind. 25, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,839.53 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana v. Phillip A. Waddle, William Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,042.79 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Dennis E. Elkins, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $797.42 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Amy M. Miller, East Fort Wayne, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $891.04 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Timothy D. Ellis, West Carl Lane, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,333.43 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Airworx Corp. v. R&B Sales, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,003 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Judith M. Craig, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford, $4,640.51, and Marshall O. Hill, North CR 800W, Etna Green, $2,413.84.
• Tri Star Distributing v. Bodor Corp., also known as Explorer Sport Trucks and as Explorer Van, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,186.02 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor to Norwest Mortgage, doing business as Directors Acceptance, v. John T. Wood, Wawasee Drive Northeast, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $53,405.11 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
• Julie Vale seeks to change the name of her minor child from Chelsea Marie Vale Snyder to Chelsea Marie Vale.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burner
Jane A. Burner, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Kurt D. Burner, Huntertown. They were married June 18, 1999, and separated May 21, 2002. There are no minor children.
Chiddister
Judy Chiddister, Kosciusko County, and Rodney Chiddister, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 22, 1997, and separated Feb. 6, 2002. There are two minor children.
Stinfer
Carlos Stinfer, Chinworth Court, Warsaw, and Angie Stinfer, Cardinal Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 23, 1995, and separated June 4, 2002. There is one minor child.
Warner
David B. Warner, Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Terri Warner, East Amhurst Lane, Warsaw. They were married April 26, 1986, and separated June 17, 2002. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Audrey K. and Ed Dempsey, $6,288.40, and Robert H. and Kristina K. Moser, $7,167.80.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Ramona A. and Matthew M. Stump. Plaintiff awarded $10,900 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: David Spranger and Luann Spranger Goering, $7,134.49; Anthony L. and Jessica M. Hall, $8,110.08; Robert Gardiner and Robin Hobart, $6,332; Joshua L. Gilley, $9,351.84; Matthew and Melissa Hinrichs, $5,403.74; Jacqueline V. Holderby Houser, $5,745.70; Katina Belcher, et al, $6,725.87; and Shawna Palmer and Nicholas Ruch, $5,000.
• Arnold Dempsey v. Ford Motor Co. After a one-day jury trial, Dempsey awarded $19,132.46; Ford ordered to satisfy lien to First Source Bank in the amount of $1,987.23; and Ford ordered to accept the return of Dempsey's 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. Plaintiff also awarded attorney fees.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp. as assignee of Providian Bank, awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Carolyn L. Newman, $5,279.80, and Debbie K. Lemon, $2,068.75.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Gabriel Zuniga Jr. Plaintiff awarded $39,433.31 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Capital One Bank v. Jan McLaughlin. Plaintiff awarded $2,729.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Daimler Chrysler Services v. Randall D. Tracy. Plaintiff awarded $17,126.05 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Insurance, as subrogee of David E. Nance, v. Rual Lopez. Plaintiff awarded $5,628.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Days Inn - Marion. Plaintiff awarded $4,160.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Marek A. Jarski. Plaintiff awarded $14,830.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Rink, LLC, v. the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of Marion L. Redmon and of Dottie M. Redmon; Herbison Marine Corp.; and any other person claiming interest in the real estate in question. Plaintiff is declared owner of real estate in the third addition to Ralph Metzler's Subdivision on Dewart Lake and title is ordered quieted.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Enrique Cantu Jr. Plaintiff awarded $10,449.59 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Owen Smith and Jody A. Locke. Plaintiff awarded $27,825.28 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Capital One Bank v. Douglas R. Macklin.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants, PNC, v. Dale R. Davis.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. Kasey D. LaRue, East CR 650S, Pierceton; Stumps L.P. Gas Inc., Pierceton; and State of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $90,178.38 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Lucinda A. Holloway, Oriole Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $42,122.50 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.
• Bank of New York v. Betty J. Miller, North Franklin Street, Mentone; Transamerica Homefirst Inc., San Francisco, Calif.; and the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Plaintiff seeks $24,180.24 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.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank v. David W. and Susan K. Wentzel, South Old Ditch Road, Warsaw, and Indiana Attorney General. Plaintiff seeks $105,507.69 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.
• Terry Shepherd, doing business as Terry Shepherd Construction, v. Brian and Teresa Schmidt, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $13,248.43 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
Name Changes
• Mark Anthony Miller, Ind. 13, North Manchester, seeks to change his name to Mark Anthony Westafer.
Marriage Dissolutions
Farner
Kimberly Sue Farner, Warsaw, and James Clark Farmer, Evansville. They were married July 4, 2000, and separated May 15, 2002. There is one minor child.
Kreis
Greg Kreis, East CR 650N, Rochester, and Brenda J. Kreis, South Tucker Street, Mentone. They were married June 29, 1988, and separated Jan. 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Leslie
William G. Leslie, West South Street, Burket, and Lynn E. Leslie, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married June 24, 1972, and separated June 18, 2002. There are no minor children.
Waddell
Oshie T. Waddell, South CR 700E, Pierceton, and Tracy L. Waddell, East Fourth Street, North Webster. They were married April 11, 2001, and separated May 3, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Jose and Brenda Zuniga. Plaintiff awarded $84,658.66 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. v. Mart E. Hite, et al. Plaintiff awarded $53,006.86 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ann Elaine Heintzelman v. Harry E. Elder, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in Kalorama Park, First Addition, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. v. Keven W. and Julie C. Percy. Plaintiff awarded $95,641.34 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Household Finance Corp., v. Jeffrey R.Young. Plaintiff awarded $162,253.91 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc., formerly known as Associates Home Equity Services Co. of Indiana Inc., v. Leonard J. and Velma M. Burns and American General Finance. Plaintiff awarded $42,671.68 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Eugenia R. Laytart and Edith L. Meyers v. Eugene Laytart and Kralis Brothers Foods Inc.
• Illiana Financial Credit Union v. Richard and Georgia Eierman.
• Rhonda D. and Curtis E. Nicolai v. Bruce Sweetheimer, doing business as Sweetheimer Trash Removal, and Michael A. Sheets.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• United Credit Union v. Lisa Shepherd Westafer.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Boston Grille, LLP.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. T&L Performance.
• Michelle L. and Kurt A. Harris v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., et al.
• National City Bank v. Randy Newland.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Doreen L. (former name O'Conner restored) and John N. Burnau. June 10.
• Miranda (former name Whitcraft restored) and Benjamin E. McKrill, June 17.
• Kimberly Michelle and Colin Harker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 18.
• Mark Alan Shortz Sr. and Heather Annette (former name Kendrick restored). June. 19.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Denise Lynn and John Edward Cochran. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• David William Bailey, 24, and Amanda Leah Sawyer, 24, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Mark Bradley Botts, 23, East Waco Drive, Syracuse, and Rachel Christine Essig, 24, Fort Wayne.
• Jason Wayne Burnworth, 25, and Jacqueline Tracy Edwards, 22, both of North Roosevelt Street, Warsaw.
• Joseph Henery Cutler III, 19, North Union Street, Warsaw, and Jennifer Lois Logan, 22, North Shady Court, Warsaw.
• Lee Austin Dunkleberger, 34, and Canda Marie Armey, 24, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Ryan Neal Edgar, 26, and Jamie Maria Smith, 26, both of East John Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Andrew Elliott, 23, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Becca Rayelle Hensley, 20, Edwardsburg, Mich.
• Cy W. Floriana, 48, and Elsa Uresti, 30, both of Epworth Forest Road, North Webster.
• William Lee Gault, 27, and Stacey Gail Nunez, 26, both of East Longspur Lane, Warsaw.
• Curtis Michael Griffith, 24, and Cheryl Kay Dove, 23, both of West Van Buren Street, Leesburg.
• James A. Hodges, 51, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Deborah A. Valentine, 42, North Main Street, Bourbon.
• Omar Jimenez, 21, and Tasha Lynn Hyde, 17, both of Warbler Lane, Warsaw.
• Willard E. Juillerat Jr., 50, and Robin Mejia, 35, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Joseph Ronald Lemanski, 35, Broadview Heights, Ohio, and Stephanie Ann Ellis, 23, Old Road 30E, Warsaw.
• Bryan Kenneth Locke, 24, and Lisa Renee England, 24, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Robert Edward Martz, 21, Ossian, and Joy Ann Stutzman, 21, East Main Street, Mentone.
• Nathan Allen McKeand, 24, South Bend, and Ashlee Brook Harmon, 23, North CR 700W, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Lee Stewart, 21, and Jamie Jeannette Snow, 18, both of West CR400S, Warsaw.
• Joe Lee Thorn, 20, North Main Street, North Webster, and Jennifer Ann McDaniel, 17, West Elm Street, North Webster.
• Johnny Ray Wadkins II, 26, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Gretchen Jo Hart, 21, West Harrison Street, Mentone.
• Richard D. Walker, 75, East Asbury Lane, North Webster, and Betty L. Sturgill, EMS B37 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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Joshua Cone Jr., Warsaw, and Ernest L. Plymale IV, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Juan Adame, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Jose Perez, Warsaw, and Jason Isbell, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Shelly Holden, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Kevin Miller, Syracuse, and Don Harlan, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Terry Korb, Mentone.
Fined $200 in May 2001, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Richard Mackensworth, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in January was Jesus Terrazas, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in December was Paul B.Nine, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June 2001 and license suspended 90 days was Joshua Hill, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Kevin M. Hunter, Claypool.
Fined $25 in December was Michael Parker, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in September was Andy E. Hamilton, Pierceton.
Fined $21 in July and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in May was Christopher Slone, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in May was Christopher Slone, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in October was Austin Tayahua, Syracuse.
Fined $71 in September was David V. Staker, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August was Gerald Zartman, Milford.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May was Michael Wakefield, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Micah Moncrief, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in January against Jose Perez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Adam S. Fulton, Akron.
Criminal Trespassing - Fined $100 in December was Charles W. Dove, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December was Michael Parker, Pierceton.
Conversion - Fined $100 in September was James W. Poe, Pierceton.
Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor - Fined $50 in August was Adam S. Fulton, Akron.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (June) Stephanie Zeisig, Pierceton (two counts); Sean Ransome, Warsaw (six counts); Robert Brigham, Pierceton; (March) Tiffany A. Ritter, Syracuse (two counts); Bruce Reinhart, Pierceton; (September) Rochelle Stricklin, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - (May) Kacy L. Slusher, Pierceton.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (January) Jose Perez, Warsaw.
Battery - (October) Patrick J. Whetstone, Warsaw; (August) Jason F. Sizemore, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (September) Andy E. Hamilton, Pierceton.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (August) Adam S. Fulton, Akron.
Driving While Intoxicated - (August) David Hampton, Warsaw.
Conversion - (July 2001) Michelle Slone, Winona Lake.
Criminal Trespassing - (July 2001) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Kathleen Laura Tucco Richcreek, LPN, v. Indiana State Board of Nursing, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks orders declaring she did not engage in fraud or material deception to obtain a license to practice; declaring the board's findings arbitrary and contrary to law; reversing and vacating the findings; dismissing the complaint filed against her by the state; and expunging the letter of reprimand from her permanent record.
• CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA v. Marah Grimm, Stonewall Court, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $4,136.25 due on account, plus court costs.
• Stephen R. and Rosalie K. Meck v. Michael and Wendy Meck, East CR 750N, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek partition of real estate in question, plus court costs, costs incurred and attorney fees.
• Helvey & Associates v. Marvin R. and Teri J. Huffman, Ind. 25, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,839.53 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana v. Phillip A. Waddle, William Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,042.79 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Dennis E. Elkins, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $797.42 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Amy M. Miller, East Fort Wayne, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $891.04 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Timothy D. Ellis, West Carl Lane, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,333.43 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Airworx Corp. v. R&B Sales, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,003 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Judith M. Craig, North Creek Bend Lane, Milford, $4,640.51, and Marshall O. Hill, North CR 800W, Etna Green, $2,413.84.
• Tri Star Distributing v. Bodor Corp., also known as Explorer Sport Trucks and as Explorer Van, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,186.02 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor to Norwest Mortgage, doing business as Directors Acceptance, v. John T. Wood, Wawasee Drive Northeast, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $53,405.11 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
• Julie Vale seeks to change the name of her minor child from Chelsea Marie Vale Snyder to Chelsea Marie Vale.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burner
Jane A. Burner, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Kurt D. Burner, Huntertown. They were married June 18, 1999, and separated May 21, 2002. There are no minor children.
Chiddister
Judy Chiddister, Kosciusko County, and Rodney Chiddister, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 22, 1997, and separated Feb. 6, 2002. There are two minor children.
Stinfer
Carlos Stinfer, Chinworth Court, Warsaw, and Angie Stinfer, Cardinal Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 23, 1995, and separated June 4, 2002. There is one minor child.
Warner
David B. Warner, Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Terri Warner, East Amhurst Lane, Warsaw. They were married April 26, 1986, and separated June 17, 2002. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Audrey K. and Ed Dempsey, $6,288.40, and Robert H. and Kristina K. Moser, $7,167.80.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Ramona A. and Matthew M. Stump. Plaintiff awarded $10,900 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: David Spranger and Luann Spranger Goering, $7,134.49; Anthony L. and Jessica M. Hall, $8,110.08; Robert Gardiner and Robin Hobart, $6,332; Joshua L. Gilley, $9,351.84; Matthew and Melissa Hinrichs, $5,403.74; Jacqueline V. Holderby Houser, $5,745.70; Katina Belcher, et al, $6,725.87; and Shawna Palmer and Nicholas Ruch, $5,000.
• Arnold Dempsey v. Ford Motor Co. After a one-day jury trial, Dempsey awarded $19,132.46; Ford ordered to satisfy lien to First Source Bank in the amount of $1,987.23; and Ford ordered to accept the return of Dempsey's 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. Plaintiff also awarded attorney fees.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp. as assignee of Providian Bank, awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Carolyn L. Newman, $5,279.80, and Debbie K. Lemon, $2,068.75.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Gabriel Zuniga Jr. Plaintiff awarded $39,433.31 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Capital One Bank v. Jan McLaughlin. Plaintiff awarded $2,729.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Daimler Chrysler Services v. Randall D. Tracy. Plaintiff awarded $17,126.05 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Insurance, as subrogee of David E. Nance, v. Rual Lopez. Plaintiff awarded $5,628.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Days Inn - Marion. Plaintiff awarded $4,160.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Marek A. Jarski. Plaintiff awarded $14,830.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Rink, LLC, v. the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of Marion L. Redmon and of Dottie M. Redmon; Herbison Marine Corp.; and any other person claiming interest in the real estate in question. Plaintiff is declared owner of real estate in the third addition to Ralph Metzler's Subdivision on Dewart Lake and title is ordered quieted.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Enrique Cantu Jr. Plaintiff awarded $10,449.59 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Owen Smith and Jody A. Locke. Plaintiff awarded $27,825.28 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Capital One Bank v. Douglas R. Macklin.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants, PNC, v. Dale R. Davis.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. Kasey D. LaRue, East CR 650S, Pierceton; Stumps L.P. Gas Inc., Pierceton; and State of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $90,178.38 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Lucinda A. Holloway, Oriole Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $42,122.50 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.
• Bank of New York v. Betty J. Miller, North Franklin Street, Mentone; Transamerica Homefirst Inc., San Francisco, Calif.; and the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Plaintiff seeks $24,180.24 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.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank v. David W. and Susan K. Wentzel, South Old Ditch Road, Warsaw, and Indiana Attorney General. Plaintiff seeks $105,507.69 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.
• Terry Shepherd, doing business as Terry Shepherd Construction, v. Brian and Teresa Schmidt, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $13,248.43 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
Name Changes
• Mark Anthony Miller, Ind. 13, North Manchester, seeks to change his name to Mark Anthony Westafer.
Marriage Dissolutions
Farner
Kimberly Sue Farner, Warsaw, and James Clark Farmer, Evansville. They were married July 4, 2000, and separated May 15, 2002. There is one minor child.
Kreis
Greg Kreis, East CR 650N, Rochester, and Brenda J. Kreis, South Tucker Street, Mentone. They were married June 29, 1988, and separated Jan. 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Leslie
William G. Leslie, West South Street, Burket, and Lynn E. Leslie, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married June 24, 1972, and separated June 18, 2002. There are no minor children.
Waddell
Oshie T. Waddell, South CR 700E, Pierceton, and Tracy L. Waddell, East Fourth Street, North Webster. They were married April 11, 2001, and separated May 3, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Jose and Brenda Zuniga. Plaintiff awarded $84,658.66 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. v. Mart E. Hite, et al. Plaintiff awarded $53,006.86 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ann Elaine Heintzelman v. Harry E. Elder, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in Kalorama Park, First Addition, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. v. Keven W. and Julie C. Percy. Plaintiff awarded $95,641.34 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Household Finance Corp., v. Jeffrey R.Young. Plaintiff awarded $162,253.91 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc., formerly known as Associates Home Equity Services Co. of Indiana Inc., v. Leonard J. and Velma M. Burns and American General Finance. Plaintiff awarded $42,671.68 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Eugenia R. Laytart and Edith L. Meyers v. Eugene Laytart and Kralis Brothers Foods Inc.
• Illiana Financial Credit Union v. Richard and Georgia Eierman.
• Rhonda D. and Curtis E. Nicolai v. Bruce Sweetheimer, doing business as Sweetheimer Trash Removal, and Michael A. Sheets.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• United Credit Union v. Lisa Shepherd Westafer.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Boston Grille, LLP.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. T&L Performance.
• Michelle L. and Kurt A. Harris v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., et al.
• National City Bank v. Randy Newland.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Doreen L. (former name O'Conner restored) and John N. Burnau. June 10.
• Miranda (former name Whitcraft restored) and Benjamin E. McKrill, June 17.
• Kimberly Michelle and Colin Harker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 18.
• Mark Alan Shortz Sr. and Heather Annette (former name Kendrick restored). June. 19.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Denise Lynn and John Edward Cochran. [[In-content Ad]]
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