Times-Union Court News 07-03-2000
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:
• Darren Michael O'Malley, 34, Narara, New South Wales, Australia, and Sheryl Anne Bradley, 38, Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Thomas Leroy Decker, 29, and Cynthia Sue Shepherd, 35, both of West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Anton Eugene Napier, 19, East CR 960N, Syracuse, and Amy Kristine Williams, 19, North Warner Road, Syracuse.
• Edd C. Habegger, 52, and Cheryl D. Roush, 44, both of North Kalorama Road, Leesburg.
• Jessi Lea Maule, 21, and April Lee Howard, 20, both of East Haiden Drive, Syracuse.
• Thomas E. Roberts Jr., 40, and Brenda L. Allen, 35, both of East Catholic Street, Pierceton.
• Bradley T. Vonderheide, 24, Denver, Colo., and Carolyn Elizabeth Schmahl, 25, Englewood, Colo.
• Leon R. Miller, 27, North CR 600W, Nappanee, Marlene Miller, 26, North CR 850W, Nappanee.
• Jonathon Monroe Brooks, 29, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Robin Kathleen Lemons, 23, Patterson Road, Warsaw.
• Bradley Michael Nyce, 21, and Reagan Ann Whitehead, 24, both of East Haiden Drive, Syracuse.
• Phillip Eugene Gagnon, 22, East Northwinds Drive, Warsaw, and Robin Ann Pickens, 22, West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Bob Ray Schisler Jr., 23, and Deanna Lynn Richardson, 27, both of West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse.
• Scott Christopher Rodesiler, 26, and Katrina Alaine Rader, 23, both of Quincy, Mich.
• Jason Dean Hill, 26, South Maple Street, Pierceton, and Anne Marie Kline, 24, Ind. 5S, South Whitley.
• Matthew P. McClellan, 38, and Angela Renee Miller, 25, both of East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Heath Patrick Gaerte, 26, Ranch Road, Warsaw, and Dianne Yvonne Young, 28, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Eldon Ray Long, 23, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Rebecca Mae Patrick, 19, East CR 600S, Claypool.
• Brandon Duane Hackworth, 25, Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Sherry Nicole DeTurk, 27, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake.
• Billy Fred Rose, Jr., 21, West Monoquet Road, Warsaw, and Jennifer Lin Nowak, 22, Country Club Road, 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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $132 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 150 days was John Endicott, North Webster.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in May was Charles Dove, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in December against and sentenced to 90 days in jail was Jim Waid, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Jim Waid, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Matthew Manuel, Pierceton.
Dealing Marijuana - Fined $100 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Shane Arthur, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Garry J. Tom, 21, Syracuse; Joseph A. Kimmel, 23, Rochester; Eric R. Workman, 24, Claypool; Jose Romero, 20, Warsaw; and Matthew J. Gard, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Rhonda J. Howard, 39, Warsaw; Jean A. Nelson, 55, Bourbon; Paul D. Ellis, 21, Warsaw; Melanie A. Voght, 24, Winona Lake; Bobbi J. Burkhart, 23, Warsaw; Leanne M. Coffman, 35, Warsaw; Justin D. Love, 24, Warsaw; Kristina E. Lyons, 19, North Webster; Jason C. Disher, 20, Bourbon; and Brandon J. Karbach, 19, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in April was Cameron W. Price, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in June was Rachelle L. Smith, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Timothy L. Michael, 18, Silver Lake; Courtnay J. Brooks, 35, Warsaw; John J. Ocken, 28, South Whitley; Lamoine A. Grown, 23, Claypool; Stuart D. Griner, 27, Winona Lake; Matthew B. Lowman, 17, Warsaw; Matthew G. Uceny, 23, Etna Green; Lisa B. Ummel, 18, Leesburg; Kathy J. Wobrock, 42, Winona Lake; and Darrell Doss, 27, Milford.
Fined $12 in May were Michele L. Bradford, 18, Milford; Kevin W. Smith, 38, Rochester; Juliann Wood, 24, Syracuse; Dawn M. Guimond, 27, Syracuse; Gretchen Gunter, 24, Claypool; Annalisa M. Woodward, 18, North Webster; Julia L. Reith, 41, Winona Lake; Charles A. Gordon, 27, Warsaw; Brian D. Yoder, 30, Milford; Naomi F. Byler, 25, Nappanee;
Also, Heather L. Robinson, 25, Mentone; Andrew Robison, 26, Silver Lake; Brent J. Bowser, 17, Syracuse; Brian E. Lunsford, 27, Syracuse; and Margie R. Rodefer, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Gregory A. Bussard, 43, Leesburg, and Kim F. Smith, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Joshua K. Schoettmer, 20, Silver Lake, and Ociel C. Jaimes, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Benjamin M. Plikerd, 21, Syracuse; Ryan S. Stouder, 23, Claypool; and Pamela S. Butt, 42, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Alison F. Lilly, 23, Syracuse; Todd L. Miller, 28, Warsaw; and Jose J. Marquez, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Ben Kaiser, 69, Milford; Eric W. Heiman, 18, Warsaw; and Michael C. Parker, 35, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Todd Alan Brunner, 37, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June were Jeffrey R. Young, 33, Cromwell; Jill S. Skeans, 16, Nappanee.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Stephen L. Early, 30, Larwill.
Fined $7 in May were Sarah L. Hough, 20, Winona Lake, and Jeremiah J. Harmon, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Michael W. Hirshey, 28, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Owen C. Compton, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Douglas A. Ogden, 40, Warsaw, and Adam L. Scott, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Elva N. Reyna, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in June was Kimberly L. Hand, 36, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Brandon J. Karbach, 19, Leesburg.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in May was Dixie R. Starkweather, 56, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Anton E. Napier, 19, Syracuse.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $50 in May was Angie L. Bradley, 16, Claypool.
Fined $25 in November was William H. Meade, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May was Richard Boriboune, 17, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was William L. Medley, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Jeremy R. Tackett 19, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Robert F. Tharp, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Parnell Peconga, 18, Warsaw.
Off-Road Vehicle Violation - Fined $7 in August was Charles W. Dove, 16, Warsaw.
Littering - Fined $270 in August was Brian L. Mosier, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Rhonda R. Waggoner, 37, Cromwell; Ronald L. Strieby, 51, Syracuse; Wendi M. Beck, 16, Warsaw; Jeremia W. Rieth, 23, North Webster; Christopher W. Kelley, 24, Warsaw; Jorge A. Islas, 31, Cromwell; Johnny R. Brown, 46, Warsaw; Brita L. Greer, 24, Warsaw; Stephaney D. Narvaez, 24, Warsaw; Martha D. Miller, 19, Milford;
Also, Misti A. Gribsby, 23, Syracuse; Josie R. Caudill, 17, Milford; and Mathew D. Bryant, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $20 in May were Mark R. Aker, 29, Leesburg; David B. Willard, 33, Warsaw; Lester C. Meyer, 76, Warsaw; Scott A. McLaughlin, 35, Milford; Terry N. Erhart, 24, Warsaw; Patrick A. O'Connor, 19, Warsaw; Elizabeth C. Miller, 19, Warsaw; Heather R. Rex, 19, Syracuse; Brian J. Dombowski, 51, Warsaw; Shane R.Himes, 44, Warsaw;
Also, Daniel L. Hill, 24, Silver Lake; and Ana L. Silvestre, 24, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in June was Jennifer D. Fedock, 28, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Dealing Marijuana - (June 1999) Matthew Hatfield, Mentone.
Possession Of Marijuana - (June 1999) Matthew Hatfield, Mentone.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - (May) Daryle Berger, Syracuse.
Check Deception - (April) Laura Cudd, Nappanee; (December) Paul J. Smith Jr., Cromwell (two counts).
Public Intoxication - (February) Martin Thauhueltl, 23, Winona Lake; (December) Jim Waid, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - (December) Jim Waid, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (December) Jim Waid, Warsaw; John Endicott, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - (July 1999) Travis Johnson, Warsaw; Michael Heintzelman, Cromwell.
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 - (June) Maha Ibrahim, 16, Warsaw; Greg S. Abbs, 16, Syracuse; (May) Jamie L. Olson, 16, North Webster; Robin A. Hughes, 35, Pierceton; Heather N. Hale, 16, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Rookstool's Pier Shop Inc. vs. Art Templar, North Ideal Beach Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,146.02 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ernest E.and Victoria S. Strickland vs. Troy, Greg and Jacquelyn Lehr, Goshen. Plaintiffs seek that defendants come into compliance with a Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals settlement agreement regarding placement of a shed. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Bill Stevens, doing business as Stevens Builders, East Center Street, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $3,450.73 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brent A. Skinner) vs. Mark A. Bell, South CR 400W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $8,904.05 as paid to insured claimant, Skinner, after an April 23, 1999, auto accident on CR 200W, 100 feet north of U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Cynthia Pridemore, Fort Wayne, and Cecil Pridemore, Albion. Plaintiff seeks $5,298.88 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Jodi A. Smith, El Paso, Texas. Plaintiff seeks $7,136.44 as paid to insured claimant, Hall Concrete & Excavating, after a July 31, 1998, auto accident in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Melissa L. Allen, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, $9,059.39; Joseph T. Hozey, Mishawaka, $4,389.61; and Michael R. and Cleditha Allen Ward, Kech Street, North Manchester, $5,954.18.
• Nellans Properties vs Dr. Anthony D. Jagger, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of real estate and $5,820 in past-due rent, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Heyde Associates, P.C., and Heyde Law Offices, P.C., vs. Troy Turner, North Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw; Darold L. and Gail E. Bryan, Kelly Lane, Winona Lake; and Quality Convenience Inc., East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $10,016.50 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• GreenPoint Credit Corp., formerly known as BankAmerica Housing Services Inc., vs. Terry Woodling, West CR 550N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,891.92 due on contract, plus late charges, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• Ulysses Francis vs. Ken Shepherd, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks that partnership in "Kenny's" be dissolved, an accounting of all activities of the partnership since April 1, 1999, an inventory and appraisal of the assets of the partnership since Feb. 19 and a public sale of the assets, with proceeds distributed between the partners in proportion to their interest in the partnership. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Leasecomm Corp. vs. James J. Cretacci, doing business as Auto Extras Inc., South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,189.89 due on a Dec. 21, 1999, judgment in the Trial Court of the Commonwealth, District Court Department, Newton Division, Newton, Mass. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Tech Credit Union vs. Christie J. Bowman, East South Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,629.77 due on agreement, plus interest, $800 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Tina M. Marshall, Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,210.02 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Delmar Jr. and Laura Estep, South CR 600W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $14,888.48 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Professional Account Services vs. Larry E. and Pamela S. Flannery, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,860.43 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Michael A. Hartigan, San Antonio, Texas. Plaintiff seeks $3,737.24 due on account, plus court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Randall Wright, Claypool, and Rebecca Wright, East CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,615.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Rosalie Eversole vs. Ford Olinger, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $17,500 due on lease agreement, for damage to property and for Eversole's personal property allegedly removed when Olinger vacated the premises. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Hector Delafuente Jr., West Section Street, Milford, $7,410.60, and David W. Wentzel, South Old Ditch Road, Warsaw, $5,543.49.
• National City Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Charles F. Cramer and Merry S. Adams, North CR 950W, Pierceton, $2,682.53, and Linda L. Dustin, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, $1,304.98.
• Bank One, NA, vs. Jennifer Ramirez, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,222.64 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus attorney fees and court costs: Leonard E. Burns, Warner Street, Claypool, $6,695.50, and Troy M. Simonsen, Buchanan, Mich., $7,034.33.
Marriage Dissolutions
Maggard
Vickie and Jeffrey Maggard, West Lincolnway, Larwill. They were married June 18, 1976, and separated June 23, 2000. There is one minor child.
Spear
Philip Jeffrey Spear, Jenna Street, South Whitley, and Teresa Ann Spear, South Sunset Circle, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1976, and separated June 15, 2000. 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
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Shaun A. Bruner, doing business as Bruner Construction. Plaintiff awarded $2,876.36 plus interest and court costs.
• C.W. Leasing Inc., doing business as Kinetico Leasing, vs. Rick and Christy Coon and Mary Riehle. Plaintiff awarded $4,201.71, plus court costs.
• William Bockman, doing business as Bockman Brothers Painting Service, vs. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc. After a five-day trial plaintiff awarded $4,530.85 and defendant awarded $6,347.10, leaving a balance due of $1,816.25 from Bockman to Shaffner. The claim from Bockman was for amounts due on a contract and the counterclaim from Shaffner was for damages to property.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Johnny K. Duncan. Plaintiff awarded $14,530.12 by default, plus interest and court cost.
• Hammond Clinic vs. Sherry L. Durflinger. Plaintiff awarded $7,351.76 by default.
• National City Bank vs. James T. King. Plaintiff awarded $5,680.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• CGU Insurance vs. Stephanie Crump. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• National City Bank vs. Dusica Mitrovic.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Philip E. Brett.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Laurie and Edwin Cooper. Mother awarded custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $112 per week in child support. June 22.
• Billy and Melissa R. Derossett. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $170 per week in child support. June 27.
Other Action
• Kerry Joseph Gregory vs. Craig Welding & Mfg. Inc. This case is transferred to Fulton Circuit Court to correct an improper venue.
• Sharon K. Hollandsworth vs. Gene Farling, et al. The Hon. Rex L. Reed, judge of Kosciusko Circuit Court is appointed special judge in this matter and the case is referred to mediation.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus court costs: Dennis M. Kinsey, Cook Street, Warsaw, $1,961.19, and Robert E. Fugate, Academy Court, Warsaw, $1,290.10.
• Alma Wadkins and Ida Mae Dotson vs. Richmond Watkins, as personal representative of the estate of Woodrow Robinson; Albert B. Robinson; Eliza Dotson; and Jearlean Shepherd Hutchens. Plaintiffs seek orders declaring Robinson's codicil dated Nov. 26, 1998, invalid and revoking the order for probate of the codicil. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Nancy C. Olivares, West Carroll Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Olivares to obtain the necessary improvement location permit for a room addition on her real estate, plus court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Daniel S. Haifley, CR 52, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $61,691.88 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of mobile home.
• Household Finance, formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., vs. Christine R. Conway, West Boston Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,275.21 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc. vs. Olen J. and Ann L. Shepherd, West CR 400N, Warsaw; Bank One; and Green Tree Financial Servicing. Plaintiff seeks $96,459.02 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Jerica L. Bixler seeks to change the name of her minor child from Kalee Nichole Katherine Johnson to Kalee Nichole Katherine Bixler.
Marriage Dissolutions
Allen
Duane Allen, West CR 200N, Etna Green, and Lisa Allen, South Clay Street, Claypool. They were married June 23, 1990, and separated June 7, 2000. There are two minor children.
Benedict
Jaime Benedict, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Paul Benedict, Peru. They were married March 10, 1999, and separated May 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Bussard
David M. and Kaylynn Bussard, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake. They were married Aug. 2, 1996, and separated Feb. 15, 2000. There are two minor children.
Cervantes
Tina and Armando Cervantes, West Market Street, Warsaw. They were married May 17, 1999, and separated May 17, 1999. There is one minor child.
Clabaugh
Dawn L. and Stephen A. Clabaugh, Ind. 10W, Bourbon. They were married June 28, 1992, and separated June 15, 2000. There are two minor children.
Collins
Janet Suzanne Collins, South West Channel Road, Warsaw, and Curtis Brian Collins, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1998, and separated June 11, 2000. There is one minor child.
Crawford
Brenda D. Crawford, Ind. 15, Silver Lake, and Jeremiah D. Crawford, Elizabethtown, Ky. They were married June 19, 1996, and separated March 26, 2000. There are no minor children.
Garrard
Robin Garrard, East CR 900S, Claypool, and Kenneth Garrard, Wabash. They were married Nov. 2, 1985, and separated June 12, 2000. There is one minor child.
Hougey
Kathy J. Hougey, North CR 500E, Syracuse, and Douglas E. Hougey, Kosciusko County. They were married April 16, 1982, and separated June 13, 2000. There are four minor children.
Huston
Ginger Huston, North Washington Street, Warsaw, and Paul B. Huston III, Clark Street, Warsaw. They were married May 23, 2000, and separated June 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Jensen
Dennis C. and Diane A. Jensen, North Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell. They were married July 19, 1980, and separated May 22, 2000. There are two minor children.
Kelley
Melissa A. Kelley, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Daniel L. Kelley, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married June 9, 1990. and separated Oct. 30, 1999. There are two minor children.
Pulliam
Tracy N. Pulliam, North Koher Road East, Syracuse, and Lamar Pulliam, Louisville, Ky. They were married May 17, 1991, and separated June 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Rivera
Jesse Rivera, East Main Street Warsaw, and Yolanda Cerda Rivera, Hartsville, S.C. They were married Oct. 28, 1982, and separated July 8, 1999. There are four minor children.
Short
Jeffery Thomas Short Sr., South Peru Road, Silver Lake, and Penny Darleen Short, Warsaw. They were married June 22, 1995, and separated June 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Spranger
Lu Ann Spranger, Bunting Lane, Warsaw, and David Ray Spranger, Pinellas Park, Fla. They were married June 9, 1979, and separated April 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Stanley
Mark D. Stanley, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, and Barbara A. Stanley, East Lakeview Drive, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 24, 1998, and separated June 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Wurz
Sherry A. Wurz, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton, and James Brian Wurz, Indianapolis. They were married Oct. 7, 1995, and separated Oct. 7, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Companion Mortgage Corp. vs. Ronald and Melissa Helman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $62,802.10, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Jonathon Ezra Pettus' request to change his name to Jonathon Monroe Brooks is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Debbie Neeley, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Adam Bernicky, and Valerie Fletcher, a minor child by her next friend and mother, Kimberly Fletcher, vs. Bruce Clark; Tim, Laura, Joshua and Adam Shepherd; Rob Doyle; Randy, Bruce and Kim Rose; the estate of John C.G. Johnson; and Keith Bernicky. This case is dismissed as to the Shepherds and Doyle and continues as to other defendants.
• The estate of Joshua L. Hartline, by Sandy K. Kendall, special representative, and Sandy K. Kendall, individually, vs. Bruce Clark; Tim, Laura, Joshua and Adam Shepherd; Rob Doyle; Larry Phillip Hartline; Michael Anderson, as special representative of the estate of John C.G. Johnson; and Randy Rose. This case is dismissed as to the Shepherds and Doyle and continues as to other defendants.
• Carol and James Munson vs. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., et al.
• Barbara C. Sponsellor vs. Westfield Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Beth Ann (former name Maierle restored) and Jerry Dean Wall Jr. June 23.
• Steven Ray and Kelly Ann Jefferson. June 23.
• John W. Rice and Wanda Ann (former name Sturgill restored). June 22.
• Jack J. Billger and Teia A. (former name Smith restored). June 22.
• Priscilla K. (former name Peterson restored) and Donald E. Catt. June 22.
Other Action
• Kenneth Adkins vs. Precise Technology & Electronics. This case is referred to mediation.
• Rick's Electronics Inc. and Rick and Cheryl Schooley vs. Natural Elements Inc. This case is referred to mediation.
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.
• Gloria Alber, also known as Gloria Fellers, 705 E Fourth St. #16, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,350. Debts: $41,452.
• David and Peggy Arnold, 304-B W. Walnut St., Claypool.Assets: $2,155. Debts: $149,164.
• Linda Coble, 902 Norwood Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,786. Debts: $19,771.
• Frank Fugate Jr., 1195 E. CR 450N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $113,430. Debts: $128,890.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Darren Michael O'Malley, 34, Narara, New South Wales, Australia, and Sheryl Anne Bradley, 38, Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Thomas Leroy Decker, 29, and Cynthia Sue Shepherd, 35, both of West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Anton Eugene Napier, 19, East CR 960N, Syracuse, and Amy Kristine Williams, 19, North Warner Road, Syracuse.
• Edd C. Habegger, 52, and Cheryl D. Roush, 44, both of North Kalorama Road, Leesburg.
• Jessi Lea Maule, 21, and April Lee Howard, 20, both of East Haiden Drive, Syracuse.
• Thomas E. Roberts Jr., 40, and Brenda L. Allen, 35, both of East Catholic Street, Pierceton.
• Bradley T. Vonderheide, 24, Denver, Colo., and Carolyn Elizabeth Schmahl, 25, Englewood, Colo.
• Leon R. Miller, 27, North CR 600W, Nappanee, Marlene Miller, 26, North CR 850W, Nappanee.
• Jonathon Monroe Brooks, 29, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Robin Kathleen Lemons, 23, Patterson Road, Warsaw.
• Bradley Michael Nyce, 21, and Reagan Ann Whitehead, 24, both of East Haiden Drive, Syracuse.
• Phillip Eugene Gagnon, 22, East Northwinds Drive, Warsaw, and Robin Ann Pickens, 22, West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Bob Ray Schisler Jr., 23, and Deanna Lynn Richardson, 27, both of West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse.
• Scott Christopher Rodesiler, 26, and Katrina Alaine Rader, 23, both of Quincy, Mich.
• Jason Dean Hill, 26, South Maple Street, Pierceton, and Anne Marie Kline, 24, Ind. 5S, South Whitley.
• Matthew P. McClellan, 38, and Angela Renee Miller, 25, both of East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Heath Patrick Gaerte, 26, Ranch Road, Warsaw, and Dianne Yvonne Young, 28, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Eldon Ray Long, 23, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Rebecca Mae Patrick, 19, East CR 600S, Claypool.
• Brandon Duane Hackworth, 25, Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Sherry Nicole DeTurk, 27, South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake.
• Billy Fred Rose, Jr., 21, West Monoquet Road, Warsaw, and Jennifer Lin Nowak, 22, Country Club Road, 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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $132 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 150 days was John Endicott, North Webster.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in May was Charles Dove, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in December against and sentenced to 90 days in jail was Jim Waid, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Jim Waid, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Matthew Manuel, Pierceton.
Dealing Marijuana - Fined $100 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Shane Arthur, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Garry J. Tom, 21, Syracuse; Joseph A. Kimmel, 23, Rochester; Eric R. Workman, 24, Claypool; Jose Romero, 20, Warsaw; and Matthew J. Gard, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Rhonda J. Howard, 39, Warsaw; Jean A. Nelson, 55, Bourbon; Paul D. Ellis, 21, Warsaw; Melanie A. Voght, 24, Winona Lake; Bobbi J. Burkhart, 23, Warsaw; Leanne M. Coffman, 35, Warsaw; Justin D. Love, 24, Warsaw; Kristina E. Lyons, 19, North Webster; Jason C. Disher, 20, Bourbon; and Brandon J. Karbach, 19, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in April was Cameron W. Price, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in June was Rachelle L. Smith, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Timothy L. Michael, 18, Silver Lake; Courtnay J. Brooks, 35, Warsaw; John J. Ocken, 28, South Whitley; Lamoine A. Grown, 23, Claypool; Stuart D. Griner, 27, Winona Lake; Matthew B. Lowman, 17, Warsaw; Matthew G. Uceny, 23, Etna Green; Lisa B. Ummel, 18, Leesburg; Kathy J. Wobrock, 42, Winona Lake; and Darrell Doss, 27, Milford.
Fined $12 in May were Michele L. Bradford, 18, Milford; Kevin W. Smith, 38, Rochester; Juliann Wood, 24, Syracuse; Dawn M. Guimond, 27, Syracuse; Gretchen Gunter, 24, Claypool; Annalisa M. Woodward, 18, North Webster; Julia L. Reith, 41, Winona Lake; Charles A. Gordon, 27, Warsaw; Brian D. Yoder, 30, Milford; Naomi F. Byler, 25, Nappanee;
Also, Heather L. Robinson, 25, Mentone; Andrew Robison, 26, Silver Lake; Brent J. Bowser, 17, Syracuse; Brian E. Lunsford, 27, Syracuse; and Margie R. Rodefer, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Gregory A. Bussard, 43, Leesburg, and Kim F. Smith, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Joshua K. Schoettmer, 20, Silver Lake, and Ociel C. Jaimes, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Benjamin M. Plikerd, 21, Syracuse; Ryan S. Stouder, 23, Claypool; and Pamela S. Butt, 42, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Alison F. Lilly, 23, Syracuse; Todd L. Miller, 28, Warsaw; and Jose J. Marquez, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Ben Kaiser, 69, Milford; Eric W. Heiman, 18, Warsaw; and Michael C. Parker, 35, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Todd Alan Brunner, 37, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June were Jeffrey R. Young, 33, Cromwell; Jill S. Skeans, 16, Nappanee.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Stephen L. Early, 30, Larwill.
Fined $7 in May were Sarah L. Hough, 20, Winona Lake, and Jeremiah J. Harmon, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Michael W. Hirshey, 28, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Owen C. Compton, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Douglas A. Ogden, 40, Warsaw, and Adam L. Scott, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Elva N. Reyna, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in June was Kimberly L. Hand, 36, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Brandon J. Karbach, 19, Leesburg.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in May was Dixie R. Starkweather, 56, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Anton E. Napier, 19, Syracuse.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $50 in May was Angie L. Bradley, 16, Claypool.
Fined $25 in November was William H. Meade, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May was Richard Boriboune, 17, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was William L. Medley, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Jeremy R. Tackett 19, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Robert F. Tharp, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Parnell Peconga, 18, Warsaw.
Off-Road Vehicle Violation - Fined $7 in August was Charles W. Dove, 16, Warsaw.
Littering - Fined $270 in August was Brian L. Mosier, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Rhonda R. Waggoner, 37, Cromwell; Ronald L. Strieby, 51, Syracuse; Wendi M. Beck, 16, Warsaw; Jeremia W. Rieth, 23, North Webster; Christopher W. Kelley, 24, Warsaw; Jorge A. Islas, 31, Cromwell; Johnny R. Brown, 46, Warsaw; Brita L. Greer, 24, Warsaw; Stephaney D. Narvaez, 24, Warsaw; Martha D. Miller, 19, Milford;
Also, Misti A. Gribsby, 23, Syracuse; Josie R. Caudill, 17, Milford; and Mathew D. Bryant, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $20 in May were Mark R. Aker, 29, Leesburg; David B. Willard, 33, Warsaw; Lester C. Meyer, 76, Warsaw; Scott A. McLaughlin, 35, Milford; Terry N. Erhart, 24, Warsaw; Patrick A. O'Connor, 19, Warsaw; Elizabeth C. Miller, 19, Warsaw; Heather R. Rex, 19, Syracuse; Brian J. Dombowski, 51, Warsaw; Shane R.Himes, 44, Warsaw;
Also, Daniel L. Hill, 24, Silver Lake; and Ana L. Silvestre, 24, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in June was Jennifer D. Fedock, 28, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Dealing Marijuana - (June 1999) Matthew Hatfield, Mentone.
Possession Of Marijuana - (June 1999) Matthew Hatfield, Mentone.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - (May) Daryle Berger, Syracuse.
Check Deception - (April) Laura Cudd, Nappanee; (December) Paul J. Smith Jr., Cromwell (two counts).
Public Intoxication - (February) Martin Thauhueltl, 23, Winona Lake; (December) Jim Waid, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - (December) Jim Waid, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (December) Jim Waid, Warsaw; John Endicott, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - (July 1999) Travis Johnson, Warsaw; Michael Heintzelman, Cromwell.
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 - (June) Maha Ibrahim, 16, Warsaw; Greg S. Abbs, 16, Syracuse; (May) Jamie L. Olson, 16, North Webster; Robin A. Hughes, 35, Pierceton; Heather N. Hale, 16, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Rookstool's Pier Shop Inc. vs. Art Templar, North Ideal Beach Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,146.02 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ernest E.and Victoria S. Strickland vs. Troy, Greg and Jacquelyn Lehr, Goshen. Plaintiffs seek that defendants come into compliance with a Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals settlement agreement regarding placement of a shed. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Bill Stevens, doing business as Stevens Builders, East Center Street, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $3,450.73 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brent A. Skinner) vs. Mark A. Bell, South CR 400W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $8,904.05 as paid to insured claimant, Skinner, after an April 23, 1999, auto accident on CR 200W, 100 feet north of U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Cynthia Pridemore, Fort Wayne, and Cecil Pridemore, Albion. Plaintiff seeks $5,298.88 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Jodi A. Smith, El Paso, Texas. Plaintiff seeks $7,136.44 as paid to insured claimant, Hall Concrete & Excavating, after a July 31, 1998, auto accident in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Melissa L. Allen, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, $9,059.39; Joseph T. Hozey, Mishawaka, $4,389.61; and Michael R. and Cleditha Allen Ward, Kech Street, North Manchester, $5,954.18.
• Nellans Properties vs Dr. Anthony D. Jagger, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of real estate and $5,820 in past-due rent, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Heyde Associates, P.C., and Heyde Law Offices, P.C., vs. Troy Turner, North Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw; Darold L. and Gail E. Bryan, Kelly Lane, Winona Lake; and Quality Convenience Inc., East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $10,016.50 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• GreenPoint Credit Corp., formerly known as BankAmerica Housing Services Inc., vs. Terry Woodling, West CR 550N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,891.92 due on contract, plus late charges, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• Ulysses Francis vs. Ken Shepherd, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks that partnership in "Kenny's" be dissolved, an accounting of all activities of the partnership since April 1, 1999, an inventory and appraisal of the assets of the partnership since Feb. 19 and a public sale of the assets, with proceeds distributed between the partners in proportion to their interest in the partnership. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Leasecomm Corp. vs. James J. Cretacci, doing business as Auto Extras Inc., South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,189.89 due on a Dec. 21, 1999, judgment in the Trial Court of the Commonwealth, District Court Department, Newton Division, Newton, Mass. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Tech Credit Union vs. Christie J. Bowman, East South Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,629.77 due on agreement, plus interest, $800 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Tina M. Marshall, Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,210.02 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Delmar Jr. and Laura Estep, South CR 600W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $14,888.48 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Professional Account Services vs. Larry E. and Pamela S. Flannery, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,860.43 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Michael A. Hartigan, San Antonio, Texas. Plaintiff seeks $3,737.24 due on account, plus court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Randall Wright, Claypool, and Rebecca Wright, East CR 600S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,615.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Rosalie Eversole vs. Ford Olinger, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $17,500 due on lease agreement, for damage to property and for Eversole's personal property allegedly removed when Olinger vacated the premises. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Hector Delafuente Jr., West Section Street, Milford, $7,410.60, and David W. Wentzel, South Old Ditch Road, Warsaw, $5,543.49.
• National City Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Charles F. Cramer and Merry S. Adams, North CR 950W, Pierceton, $2,682.53, and Linda L. Dustin, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, $1,304.98.
• Bank One, NA, vs. Jennifer Ramirez, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,222.64 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus attorney fees and court costs: Leonard E. Burns, Warner Street, Claypool, $6,695.50, and Troy M. Simonsen, Buchanan, Mich., $7,034.33.
Marriage Dissolutions
Maggard
Vickie and Jeffrey Maggard, West Lincolnway, Larwill. They were married June 18, 1976, and separated June 23, 2000. There is one minor child.
Spear
Philip Jeffrey Spear, Jenna Street, South Whitley, and Teresa Ann Spear, South Sunset Circle, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1976, and separated June 15, 2000. 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
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Shaun A. Bruner, doing business as Bruner Construction. Plaintiff awarded $2,876.36 plus interest and court costs.
• C.W. Leasing Inc., doing business as Kinetico Leasing, vs. Rick and Christy Coon and Mary Riehle. Plaintiff awarded $4,201.71, plus court costs.
• William Bockman, doing business as Bockman Brothers Painting Service, vs. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc. After a five-day trial plaintiff awarded $4,530.85 and defendant awarded $6,347.10, leaving a balance due of $1,816.25 from Bockman to Shaffner. The claim from Bockman was for amounts due on a contract and the counterclaim from Shaffner was for damages to property.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Johnny K. Duncan. Plaintiff awarded $14,530.12 by default, plus interest and court cost.
• Hammond Clinic vs. Sherry L. Durflinger. Plaintiff awarded $7,351.76 by default.
• National City Bank vs. James T. King. Plaintiff awarded $5,680.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• CGU Insurance vs. Stephanie Crump. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• National City Bank vs. Dusica Mitrovic.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Philip E. Brett.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Laurie and Edwin Cooper. Mother awarded custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $112 per week in child support. June 22.
• Billy and Melissa R. Derossett. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $170 per week in child support. June 27.
Other Action
• Kerry Joseph Gregory vs. Craig Welding & Mfg. Inc. This case is transferred to Fulton Circuit Court to correct an improper venue.
• Sharon K. Hollandsworth vs. Gene Farling, et al. The Hon. Rex L. Reed, judge of Kosciusko Circuit Court is appointed special judge in this matter and the case is referred to mediation.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus court costs: Dennis M. Kinsey, Cook Street, Warsaw, $1,961.19, and Robert E. Fugate, Academy Court, Warsaw, $1,290.10.
• Alma Wadkins and Ida Mae Dotson vs. Richmond Watkins, as personal representative of the estate of Woodrow Robinson; Albert B. Robinson; Eliza Dotson; and Jearlean Shepherd Hutchens. Plaintiffs seek orders declaring Robinson's codicil dated Nov. 26, 1998, invalid and revoking the order for probate of the codicil. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Nancy C. Olivares, West Carroll Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Olivares to obtain the necessary improvement location permit for a room addition on her real estate, plus court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Daniel S. Haifley, CR 52, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $61,691.88 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of mobile home.
• Household Finance, formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., vs. Christine R. Conway, West Boston Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,275.21 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc. vs. Olen J. and Ann L. Shepherd, West CR 400N, Warsaw; Bank One; and Green Tree Financial Servicing. Plaintiff seeks $96,459.02 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Jerica L. Bixler seeks to change the name of her minor child from Kalee Nichole Katherine Johnson to Kalee Nichole Katherine Bixler.
Marriage Dissolutions
Allen
Duane Allen, West CR 200N, Etna Green, and Lisa Allen, South Clay Street, Claypool. They were married June 23, 1990, and separated June 7, 2000. There are two minor children.
Benedict
Jaime Benedict, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Paul Benedict, Peru. They were married March 10, 1999, and separated May 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Bussard
David M. and Kaylynn Bussard, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake. They were married Aug. 2, 1996, and separated Feb. 15, 2000. There are two minor children.
Cervantes
Tina and Armando Cervantes, West Market Street, Warsaw. They were married May 17, 1999, and separated May 17, 1999. There is one minor child.
Clabaugh
Dawn L. and Stephen A. Clabaugh, Ind. 10W, Bourbon. They were married June 28, 1992, and separated June 15, 2000. There are two minor children.
Collins
Janet Suzanne Collins, South West Channel Road, Warsaw, and Curtis Brian Collins, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1998, and separated June 11, 2000. There is one minor child.
Crawford
Brenda D. Crawford, Ind. 15, Silver Lake, and Jeremiah D. Crawford, Elizabethtown, Ky. They were married June 19, 1996, and separated March 26, 2000. There are no minor children.
Garrard
Robin Garrard, East CR 900S, Claypool, and Kenneth Garrard, Wabash. They were married Nov. 2, 1985, and separated June 12, 2000. There is one minor child.
Hougey
Kathy J. Hougey, North CR 500E, Syracuse, and Douglas E. Hougey, Kosciusko County. They were married April 16, 1982, and separated June 13, 2000. There are four minor children.
Huston
Ginger Huston, North Washington Street, Warsaw, and Paul B. Huston III, Clark Street, Warsaw. They were married May 23, 2000, and separated June 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Jensen
Dennis C. and Diane A. Jensen, North Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell. They were married July 19, 1980, and separated May 22, 2000. There are two minor children.
Kelley
Melissa A. Kelley, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Daniel L. Kelley, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married June 9, 1990. and separated Oct. 30, 1999. There are two minor children.
Pulliam
Tracy N. Pulliam, North Koher Road East, Syracuse, and Lamar Pulliam, Louisville, Ky. They were married May 17, 1991, and separated June 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Rivera
Jesse Rivera, East Main Street Warsaw, and Yolanda Cerda Rivera, Hartsville, S.C. They were married Oct. 28, 1982, and separated July 8, 1999. There are four minor children.
Short
Jeffery Thomas Short Sr., South Peru Road, Silver Lake, and Penny Darleen Short, Warsaw. They were married June 22, 1995, and separated June 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Spranger
Lu Ann Spranger, Bunting Lane, Warsaw, and David Ray Spranger, Pinellas Park, Fla. They were married June 9, 1979, and separated April 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Stanley
Mark D. Stanley, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, and Barbara A. Stanley, East Lakeview Drive, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 24, 1998, and separated June 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Wurz
Sherry A. Wurz, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton, and James Brian Wurz, Indianapolis. They were married Oct. 7, 1995, and separated Oct. 7, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Companion Mortgage Corp. vs. Ronald and Melissa Helman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $62,802.10, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Jonathon Ezra Pettus' request to change his name to Jonathon Monroe Brooks is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Debbie Neeley, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Adam Bernicky, and Valerie Fletcher, a minor child by her next friend and mother, Kimberly Fletcher, vs. Bruce Clark; Tim, Laura, Joshua and Adam Shepherd; Rob Doyle; Randy, Bruce and Kim Rose; the estate of John C.G. Johnson; and Keith Bernicky. This case is dismissed as to the Shepherds and Doyle and continues as to other defendants.
• The estate of Joshua L. Hartline, by Sandy K. Kendall, special representative, and Sandy K. Kendall, individually, vs. Bruce Clark; Tim, Laura, Joshua and Adam Shepherd; Rob Doyle; Larry Phillip Hartline; Michael Anderson, as special representative of the estate of John C.G. Johnson; and Randy Rose. This case is dismissed as to the Shepherds and Doyle and continues as to other defendants.
• Carol and James Munson vs. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., et al.
• Barbara C. Sponsellor vs. Westfield Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Beth Ann (former name Maierle restored) and Jerry Dean Wall Jr. June 23.
• Steven Ray and Kelly Ann Jefferson. June 23.
• John W. Rice and Wanda Ann (former name Sturgill restored). June 22.
• Jack J. Billger and Teia A. (former name Smith restored). June 22.
• Priscilla K. (former name Peterson restored) and Donald E. Catt. June 22.
Other Action
• Kenneth Adkins vs. Precise Technology & Electronics. This case is referred to mediation.
• Rick's Electronics Inc. and Rick and Cheryl Schooley vs. Natural Elements Inc. This case is referred to mediation.
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.
• Gloria Alber, also known as Gloria Fellers, 705 E Fourth St. #16, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,350. Debts: $41,452.
• David and Peggy Arnold, 304-B W. Walnut St., Claypool.Assets: $2,155. Debts: $149,164.
• Linda Coble, 902 Norwood Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,786. Debts: $19,771.
• Frank Fugate Jr., 1195 E. CR 450N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $113,430. Debts: $128,890.
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