Times-Union Court News 07-07-1998
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Brian Paul Leal, 20, Poplar Ave., Winona Lake, and Christina S. Rapp, 19, North CR 300E, Warsaw.
• Bradly Allen Johnson, 26, and Debra Ann Ransbottom, 26, both of Latta Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Ruth Hall, 27, and Stephanie Lynn Rodgers, 27, both of North CR 800W, Warsaw.
• Onda E. Shafer, 35, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, and Kathleen Anne, Pierson, 40, North Park-Schram Road, Warsaw.
• Jose Angel Olivarez Jr. 20, and Dusty Lynn Turnes, 18, both of West Tower Street, Pierceton.
• Charles R.Baker, 50, and Janet L. Moss, 38, both of West Portland Street, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Scott Wyman, 34, and Jane Marie Kline, 27, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Randy G. Stahl, 33, and Judy A. Bishop, 30, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• William David Roberts, 22, and Windy Nichole Wrenn, 20, both of Etna Green.
• Ramiro Castro, 26, and Bobbie Jo Meadows, 21, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Leonard Lee Iddings, 32, King Arthur Drive, Syracuse, and Ginger Sue McKenna, 36, Ligonier.
• Terry Lee Aukeman, 22, Hudsonville, Mich., an d Caroline Janice Bush, 22, Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Clifford Tackett, 46, and Teresa L. Smith, 37, both of South CR 600W, Mentone.
• Gregory Eugene Newsome, 27, and Carrie Ann Freeman, 26, both of Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse.
• Ricky Junior Gibson, 19, and Susanna Grace Miretti, 19, both of North Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Gregory A. Davis, 48, West CR 250S, Warsaw,and Linda S. Rodman, 46, Fauna Street, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald and Mary Bratten, $326.34; Juliano Cooper, $942.91; Leon Maley, $90.12; Richard J. Grimm, $1,125.87; Jared Beer, $601.35; Jody Lynn Miller, $284.70; Cecil G. Meade, $335.05; Robert L. Howard, $558.21; and Mike D. Harmon, $834.69.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amanda Ashton, $25; Alicia Schmidt, $352.68; Loretta Patino King, $357.39; Jonathon Nungester, $412.20; Zola Marie Ongert, $400.14; Linda J. Sawyer, $1,145.88; and Annette Yoh, $456.18.
• R. Alan and Janet M. Burt vs. Roger A. Sr. and Charlotte Clark. Plaintiffs awarded $751.03.
• Gabriel Meerzo vs. John F. Garber. Plaintiff awarded $2,211.32.
• Bryon Berry vs. Jennifer A. Wiggs. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Smith Construction vs. Chad Adams. Plaintiff awarded $187.50.
• NIPSCO vs. Homer D. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $689.79.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda M. Brown, $149.53; Kenneth Ashton, $222.60; Patsy Howard Blackburn, $191.52; Michael R. Davis, $326.34; Beverly Dawson, $232.17; Samuel and Katrina M. Fush, $198.06; and Dawn R. and Leroy Ditton, $1,093.06.
• Jones Hardware, doing business as Jones Rockbottom Warehouse, vs. Adam and Ruby Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $1,866.28.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were Peter Truong, Warsaw; Donald Eckert, Silver Lake; and Tony Goble, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Gary Breske, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in May and license suspended 180 days was Jason Coleman, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in February was Jorge Olivera, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Sergio Juarez, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Kim Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Michael Dwyer, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July 1997 was Karen Clark, Syracuse.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in March was Erasmo Rodriguez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Matthew R. Krygier, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Brad M. Eberly, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Joseph E. Mort, 71, Warsaw; Keith D. Kollahan, 42, Cromwell; Adam D. Shepherd, 17, Warsaw; Robert E. Rogers, 16, Warsaw; Rebecca L. Stutzman, 18, Warsaw; Karen S. Hochstetler, 24, Nappanee; and Cindy S. Harris, 36, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in May was Ryan P. Miller, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in December was Lesa M. Fleck, 31, Akron.
Fined $27 in November was Ryan E. Holdeman, 22, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in November was Antonio P. Mannella, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June were Craig A. Nayrocker, 42, Warsaw; David L. Cripe, 54, Claypool; Kacy J. Slusher, 16, Warsaw; Kristi K. Kramer, 26, Pierceton; Ruben D. Figueroa, 23, Bourbon; Cary D. Cochran, 33, Warsaw; Robert F. Tharp, 23, Warsaw; Andrew J. Westerman, 23, North Webster; Charles A. Baldridge, 18, Pierceton; Barbara A. Ballinger, 32, Warsaw; and B. Nadine Smith, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Jason Helton, 21, Silver Lake; Jason P. Collier, 23, Warsaw; Heidi M. Hamilton, 19, Warsaw; and Gary A. Clark, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April was Jason D. Brooks, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in March was Royce J. Myers, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in August was Kandace R. Tom, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Jennifer L. Williams, 28, Milford; Patrick T. Price, 16, Pierceton; Shawn E. Jones, 27, Syracuse; and Roger E. Metzger, 32, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in May was Sarah E. Wegener, 21, Syracuse.
Disregarding Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Carolyn M. Brawner, 44, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June were Justin L. Green, 21, Cromwell, and Bradley A. Strain, 28, Rochester.
Fined $7 in March was Amy L. Berg, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Mark A. Garrett, 36, Akron.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Brandon Justice, 19, Warsaw, and Donnie L. Combs, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May were Robert G. Coble, 66, Warsaw, and Nicholas J. Himes, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March was Joseph P. Olivo, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in November was Bradley Morris, 18, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Passenger - Fined $7 in June was Kevin K. Gutwein, 35, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Jermey S. Young, 18, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in April was Roseann D. Smith, 35, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Linda M. Brandon, 38, North Webster.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in November was Roseann D. Smith, 35, Winona Lake.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in November was Brian McKenzie, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Travis P. Rinker, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Occupants Riding On Bow - Fined $7 in June was Jeffrey O. Lung, 40, Cromwell.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in October was Daniel E. Lyons, 18, North Webster.
Fined $75 in July 1997 was Danny L. Kessler, 34, Warsaw.
Illegal Taking Of Whitetail Deer - Fined $75 in November was Jerry Moriarty, Etna Green.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Corey A. Leasure, 20, Warsaw; Clinton S. Wakins, 18, Mentone; David A. Lewallen, 25, North Webster; Elaine Grill, 48, Warsaw; and Denise L. Beno, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Torie A. Neher, 19, Claypool; Justin Anglin, 20, Bourbon; Nicholas J. Himes, 20, Pierceton; and Jason G. Helton, 21, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in November was Ryan E. Holdeman, 22, Nappanee.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Mary E. Daniels, 33, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (February) Geraldine Woodward, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - (February) Antoine Phillips, Warsaw; (August) Michael Dwyer, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (July 1997) Dustin Boggs, Cromwell.
Public Indecency - (July 1997) John Strayer, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) Michelle Hopkins, 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 - (June) Thomas K. Wyman, 36, Warsaw; Sarah M. Huntsman, 16, North Webster; Jacqualin K. Williams, 33, Warsaw; Frederick A. Kyles, 34, Pierceton; (May) Brad A. Butler, 22, Warsaw; Amy J. Dickerhoff, 30, Mentone.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. James J. and Marsha E. Kellogg, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,146.29 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car vs. Richard Holbrook, East Wooster Road Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,800 for damage to rental vehicle, plus attorney fees.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: John Roberson, Huntington, $2,778.07; Thomas Pferschy, Carrol Road, South Whitley, $572.80; and James Brewer, West Elm Street, Pierceton, $1,810.80.
• Lutheran Hospital of Indiana vs. William A. Music, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,752.95 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Ronald and Phyllis Hurley vs. Travis and Larry Harmon, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 29, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of Ranch Road and Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Donald Slone, Old Road 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,170.36, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• William E. Dau vs. William Reiland and Keith Dollahan, both of East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $11,613.33 due on contract, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of contract, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Kevin Judd, vs. David Lee Perkins, Marion Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,750, as paid to insured claimant, Judd, after a July 6, 1996, auto accident on Marion Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Rebecca L. Amiss, vs. Evelyn J. Jackson, East CR 500S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,618, as paid to insured claimant, Jackson, after a Jan. 9, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of CR 600S and 300E, Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Norma Himes, vs. Joseph A. Runyon, Academy Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,634, as paid to insured claimant, Himes, after a Jan. 12, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of North Detroit and Arthur streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Lisa Alderfer vs. Sherry Combs, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $15,000 for destruction of personal property, plus interest, and (2) treble damages because the property was allegedly destroyed by arson.
• Michael Warner vs. Mable M. Blake, Bourbonnais, Ill. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 6, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and U.S 30, Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Delbert Bolen. Plaintiff awarded $10,678.94, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Henry and Josaun L. Ford, Blue Flame Gas Crop., Joanne M. Kolbe and James S. Butts. Plaintiff awarded $64,624.89 by default, plus court costs, foreclosure of security agreement and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Newell Companies vs.Jack McKinley, doing business as CDI, also known as Custom Design Interiors. Plaintiff awarded $2,867.56, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hoadley
Michele and Steven Hoadley, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. They were married July 16, 1994, and separated June 23, 1998. There are two minor children.
Masteller
Gary Masteller, Kosciusko County, and Darah A. Masteller, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell. They were married Oct. 22, 1982, and separated Feb. 10, 1995. There are no minor children.
Tennant
Dale Tennant, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Christine Tennant, West CR 700S, South Whitley. They were married April 22, 1978, and separated June 25, 1998. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Avco Financial Services Inc. vs. Paula Horn. Plaintiff awarded $58,350.51, plus court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. vs. Paul E. Slusher. Plaintiff awarded $3,023.61, plus interest and court costs.
• Chicago Motor Club Insurance Co. vs. Tera Malott. Plaintiff awarded $2,148.21 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Betty S. Stiver. Plaintiff awarded $3,619.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Robert D. and Ramona Peterson. Plaintiff awarded $11,041.52.
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. vs. Nicole Spoor. Plaintiff awarded $5,803.90, plus court costs.
• The Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Tara M. Burns. Plaintiff awarded $59,523.79 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.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Marlon B. Adams, $5,508.64, and Katrina Zolman, $1,041.
• Mansfield Metro Credit Union vs. William D. and Jacqueline D. Clapp. Plaintiff awarded $5,510.70 by default, plus court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Timothy L. Newton. Plaintiff awarded $5,997.04 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. Lance Sipes. Plaintiff awarded $1,000. Also, judgment entered in favor of third-party defendant, Paula Osborn, and against Sipes.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs.Charles E. and Larronda H. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $5,523.21 by default against Larronda H. Shepherd only, plus court costs and interest.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Robert B. O'Dell.
• Mid-Century Insurance Co. vs. Timothy Grall.
• Sherman Prater, doing business as Pioneer Leasing, vs. April E. Owens and Allstate Indemnity Co. This case is dismissed against Allstate only.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Darrell W. and Kathy L. Baker vs. Rodger L. and Vicki E. Brown. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Heather E. (former name Katte restored) and Ryan B. Weaver. June 19.
• Mary E. and Max L. Duncan. June 25.
Other Action
• Kelly A. Geiger vs. Brian J. Geiger. The Hon. Michael Rush is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Steven S. Westlake's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and educational purposes only.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Karen J. Terry, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,833.64 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Troy A., Jacquelyn and Greg Lehr, EMS T52C Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks a judgment mandating the defendants to cease and desist using real estate in violation of zoning ordinance and to remove all improvements located closer than 5 feet to the west property line and to otherwise come into compliance. Plaintiff also seeks imposition of monetary penalties until compliance is made, plus court costs.
• Kenneth Adkins vs. Precise Technology & Electronics, also known as Precise Technology Inc., Precise Technology & Elexs Inc. and Air Gage Co., Livonia, Mich. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting June 13, 1996, when his hand became caught in a machine manufactured by defendant while working at Dana. Plaintiff also requests a trial by jury.
• Michael L. Miner vs. John J. Fuller. Plaintiff seeks $10,055.84 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Joan and Steven Wolferman vs. United Farm Family Mutual Insurance and Andrea Chaney, EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a July 8, 1996, auto accident on Argonne Road. Plaintiffs also seek court costs, judgment for the applicable medical payment and underinsured motor company limits available, request arbitration and request a trial by jury.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. David W. Pancake, North Indiana Avenue, Syracuse; Indiana Department of Revenue; Transamerica Financial Service; and state of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $39,918.98 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Tina Hernandez, Warsaw, $7,370.32, and Patricia A. Julian, South Circle Drive West, Warsaw, $3,210.09.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Michael B. Tallon, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,360.47 due on account, plus court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Daniel L. and Julie Clay, Normandy Lane, Warsaw; Bill R. Osborne, Sunset Drive, Warsaw; and Heather Smith, North Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $94,036.52 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.
• Western United Life Assurance Co. vs. Penny Oviedo, North CR 400W, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $24,208.28 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. Ruth Whitaker, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $537 due on installment note, plus court costs.
• Julio Degante vs. Debra M. Lee, Marion. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 2, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 14 and CR 600W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Janet N. and Donald Helton vs. Todd D. Brooke, South CR 600W, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 15, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 200W and 900S, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher seek to change the name of their minor child from Jamie Lee Luley to Jamie Lee Pletcher.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brown
Sandra Ann Brown, Kosciusko County, and Scott Allen Brown, West CR 850N, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 17, 1983, and separated June 29, 1998. There are three minor children.
Ervin
Jerry Dale and Cathy Jean Ervin, West CR 200S, Cromwell. They were married June 6, 1970, and separated May 15, 1998. There are two minor children.
Castle
Joan E. and Mitchell Castle, East Church Street, Pierceton. They were married March 20, 1953, and separated June 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Hershberger
Angela Joan Hershberger, Goshen, and Robert Hershberger, West CR 900N, Milford. They were married July 30, 1993, and separated Oct. 18, 1997. There are two minor children.
Schrock
Tonia and Tad Schrock, Woodland Acres Drive, Syracuse. They were married April 28, 1991, and separated June 30, 1998. There are two minor children.
Shelton
Lora L. Shelton, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, and Robert L.Shelton, Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. They were married June 25, 1982, and separated May 21, 1998. There are no minor children.
England
Khrystal L. and Rodney England, Pendleton. They were married June 13, 1995, and separated Nov. 8, 1997. There are no minor children.
Longacre
Scott Longacre, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake, and Rebecca Longacre, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated March 21, 1998. There are no minor children.
Jackson
Donna Kaye and Hearold Jackson, Ind. 25W, Mentone. They were married June 30, 1979, and separated June 16, 1998. There are two minor children.
Howland
Jon David Howland, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Joyce A. Howland, North Washington Street, North Manchester. They were married June 7, 1985, and separated June 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Fisher
Reggie A. and Paula Fisher, Leesburg. They were married Dec. 28, 1996, and separated June 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Espinosa
Patricia Ann Espinosa, South High Street, Warsaw, and Fidel Villaverde Espinoza, address unknown. They were married May 4, 1995, and separated June 23, 1996. There are no minor children.
May
Toney May, Graceland Avenue, Claypool, and Tammy May, Sunset Lane, Rochester. They were married June 11, 1993, and separated June 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Beaver/Heironimus
Kyra L. Beaver, Southside Drive, Warsaw, and Ross A. Heironimus, Kosciusko County. They were married June 20, 1992, and separated June 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
Perry
Cathy M. Perry, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Matthew J. Perry, North CR 500E, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 1, 1997, and separated June 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Services vs.William Barth and Tammy Walls. Plaintiff awarded $35, plus court costs.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co., formerly known as Long Beach Mortgage Co., vs.Alan D. and Yolanda Kuta. Plaintiff awarded $52,494.17 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.
• FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as FTB Mortgage Services, as successor by merger to MNC Mortgage Corp., vs. Daniel A. McAllise. Plaintiff awarded $94,865.28 by default, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Laura A. Neibert. Plaintiff awarded $4,474.92 by default, plus interest.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Indiana, vs.Roger and Debra Kay Gerber, et al. Plaintiff awarded $35,761.50 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• A request to change the name of Patricia Leann Trump to Patricia Leann Burnworth is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Vicki L. Best vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• North Webster Construction Inc., doing business as Pacemaker Buildings, vs. David and Kelly Ganz.
• Terrance and Lillie Hartup vs. Stuckman Salvage Inc. and Stuckman Towing Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• American Nursing Care Inc. vs. Landmark Healthcare Associates, L.P., doing business as Prairie View Health Care Center.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Deanna (former name Collins restored) and Jose Roberto Coyomani. June 18.
• Melissa and William E. Hunt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. June 18.
• Jeffrey A. Frazier and Teresa G. (former name Beckstrom restored). June 22.
• Lisa Marie and James Frederick June. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $400 per month in child support. June 23.
• Tamela (former name Ousley restored) and Roger Hale. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $178 per week in child support. June 23.
• Brenda and Sean Alan Naish. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. June 24.
• Margaret and Thomas Ward. June 24.
• Denise M. (former name Bjella restored) and David Lee Goddard. June 24.
• Cindy J. (former name Poe restored) and Virgil M. Smith. June 24.
• William and Sherry Thompson. June 24.
• Tylynna S. and David Ellis Caudill. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. June 25.
• Gregory Gohring and Abigail (former name Wells restored). June 26.
• Stephani and Michael Lane. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $216 per week in child support. June 26.
• Marc A. Vosler and Michelle L. (former name Moore restored). June 26.
• Eric S. and Amy S. Chizum. June 26.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding were dismissed:
• Tim and Sirena Meyer.
Other Action
• Walter W. McKee's request for a restricted commercial driver's license is granted because of hardship and he is allowed to drive for employment purposes only.
• William P. Schmidt's request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Brian Paul Leal, 20, Poplar Ave., Winona Lake, and Christina S. Rapp, 19, North CR 300E, Warsaw.
• Bradly Allen Johnson, 26, and Debra Ann Ransbottom, 26, both of Latta Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Ruth Hall, 27, and Stephanie Lynn Rodgers, 27, both of North CR 800W, Warsaw.
• Onda E. Shafer, 35, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, and Kathleen Anne, Pierson, 40, North Park-Schram Road, Warsaw.
• Jose Angel Olivarez Jr. 20, and Dusty Lynn Turnes, 18, both of West Tower Street, Pierceton.
• Charles R.Baker, 50, and Janet L. Moss, 38, both of West Portland Street, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Scott Wyman, 34, and Jane Marie Kline, 27, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Randy G. Stahl, 33, and Judy A. Bishop, 30, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• William David Roberts, 22, and Windy Nichole Wrenn, 20, both of Etna Green.
• Ramiro Castro, 26, and Bobbie Jo Meadows, 21, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Leonard Lee Iddings, 32, King Arthur Drive, Syracuse, and Ginger Sue McKenna, 36, Ligonier.
• Terry Lee Aukeman, 22, Hudsonville, Mich., an d Caroline Janice Bush, 22, Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Clifford Tackett, 46, and Teresa L. Smith, 37, both of South CR 600W, Mentone.
• Gregory Eugene Newsome, 27, and Carrie Ann Freeman, 26, both of Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse.
• Ricky Junior Gibson, 19, and Susanna Grace Miretti, 19, both of North Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Gregory A. Davis, 48, West CR 250S, Warsaw,and Linda S. Rodman, 46, Fauna Street, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald and Mary Bratten, $326.34; Juliano Cooper, $942.91; Leon Maley, $90.12; Richard J. Grimm, $1,125.87; Jared Beer, $601.35; Jody Lynn Miller, $284.70; Cecil G. Meade, $335.05; Robert L. Howard, $558.21; and Mike D. Harmon, $834.69.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amanda Ashton, $25; Alicia Schmidt, $352.68; Loretta Patino King, $357.39; Jonathon Nungester, $412.20; Zola Marie Ongert, $400.14; Linda J. Sawyer, $1,145.88; and Annette Yoh, $456.18.
• R. Alan and Janet M. Burt vs. Roger A. Sr. and Charlotte Clark. Plaintiffs awarded $751.03.
• Gabriel Meerzo vs. John F. Garber. Plaintiff awarded $2,211.32.
• Bryon Berry vs. Jennifer A. Wiggs. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Smith Construction vs. Chad Adams. Plaintiff awarded $187.50.
• NIPSCO vs. Homer D. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $689.79.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda M. Brown, $149.53; Kenneth Ashton, $222.60; Patsy Howard Blackburn, $191.52; Michael R. Davis, $326.34; Beverly Dawson, $232.17; Samuel and Katrina M. Fush, $198.06; and Dawn R. and Leroy Ditton, $1,093.06.
• Jones Hardware, doing business as Jones Rockbottom Warehouse, vs. Adam and Ruby Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $1,866.28.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were Peter Truong, Warsaw; Donald Eckert, Silver Lake; and Tony Goble, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Gary Breske, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in May and license suspended 180 days was Jason Coleman, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in February was Jorge Olivera, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Sergio Juarez, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Kim Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Michael Dwyer, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July 1997 was Karen Clark, Syracuse.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in March was Erasmo Rodriguez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Matthew R. Krygier, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Brad M. Eberly, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Joseph E. Mort, 71, Warsaw; Keith D. Kollahan, 42, Cromwell; Adam D. Shepherd, 17, Warsaw; Robert E. Rogers, 16, Warsaw; Rebecca L. Stutzman, 18, Warsaw; Karen S. Hochstetler, 24, Nappanee; and Cindy S. Harris, 36, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in May was Ryan P. Miller, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in December was Lesa M. Fleck, 31, Akron.
Fined $27 in November was Ryan E. Holdeman, 22, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in November was Antonio P. Mannella, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June were Craig A. Nayrocker, 42, Warsaw; David L. Cripe, 54, Claypool; Kacy J. Slusher, 16, Warsaw; Kristi K. Kramer, 26, Pierceton; Ruben D. Figueroa, 23, Bourbon; Cary D. Cochran, 33, Warsaw; Robert F. Tharp, 23, Warsaw; Andrew J. Westerman, 23, North Webster; Charles A. Baldridge, 18, Pierceton; Barbara A. Ballinger, 32, Warsaw; and B. Nadine Smith, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Jason Helton, 21, Silver Lake; Jason P. Collier, 23, Warsaw; Heidi M. Hamilton, 19, Warsaw; and Gary A. Clark, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April was Jason D. Brooks, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in March was Royce J. Myers, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in August was Kandace R. Tom, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Jennifer L. Williams, 28, Milford; Patrick T. Price, 16, Pierceton; Shawn E. Jones, 27, Syracuse; and Roger E. Metzger, 32, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in May was Sarah E. Wegener, 21, Syracuse.
Disregarding Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Carolyn M. Brawner, 44, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June were Justin L. Green, 21, Cromwell, and Bradley A. Strain, 28, Rochester.
Fined $7 in March was Amy L. Berg, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Mark A. Garrett, 36, Akron.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Brandon Justice, 19, Warsaw, and Donnie L. Combs, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May were Robert G. Coble, 66, Warsaw, and Nicholas J. Himes, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March was Joseph P. Olivo, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in November was Bradley Morris, 18, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Passenger - Fined $7 in June was Kevin K. Gutwein, 35, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Jermey S. Young, 18, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in April was Roseann D. Smith, 35, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Linda M. Brandon, 38, North Webster.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in November was Roseann D. Smith, 35, Winona Lake.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in November was Brian McKenzie, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Travis P. Rinker, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Occupants Riding On Bow - Fined $7 in June was Jeffrey O. Lung, 40, Cromwell.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in October was Daniel E. Lyons, 18, North Webster.
Fined $75 in July 1997 was Danny L. Kessler, 34, Warsaw.
Illegal Taking Of Whitetail Deer - Fined $75 in November was Jerry Moriarty, Etna Green.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Corey A. Leasure, 20, Warsaw; Clinton S. Wakins, 18, Mentone; David A. Lewallen, 25, North Webster; Elaine Grill, 48, Warsaw; and Denise L. Beno, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Torie A. Neher, 19, Claypool; Justin Anglin, 20, Bourbon; Nicholas J. Himes, 20, Pierceton; and Jason G. Helton, 21, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in November was Ryan E. Holdeman, 22, Nappanee.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Mary E. Daniels, 33, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (February) Geraldine Woodward, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - (February) Antoine Phillips, Warsaw; (August) Michael Dwyer, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (July 1997) Dustin Boggs, Cromwell.
Public Indecency - (July 1997) John Strayer, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) Michelle Hopkins, 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 - (June) Thomas K. Wyman, 36, Warsaw; Sarah M. Huntsman, 16, North Webster; Jacqualin K. Williams, 33, Warsaw; Frederick A. Kyles, 34, Pierceton; (May) Brad A. Butler, 22, Warsaw; Amy J. Dickerhoff, 30, Mentone.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. James J. and Marsha E. Kellogg, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,146.29 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car vs. Richard Holbrook, East Wooster Road Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,800 for damage to rental vehicle, plus attorney fees.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: John Roberson, Huntington, $2,778.07; Thomas Pferschy, Carrol Road, South Whitley, $572.80; and James Brewer, West Elm Street, Pierceton, $1,810.80.
• Lutheran Hospital of Indiana vs. William A. Music, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,752.95 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Ronald and Phyllis Hurley vs. Travis and Larry Harmon, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 29, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of Ranch Road and Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Donald Slone, Old Road 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,170.36, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• William E. Dau vs. William Reiland and Keith Dollahan, both of East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $11,613.33 due on contract, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of contract, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Kevin Judd, vs. David Lee Perkins, Marion Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,750, as paid to insured claimant, Judd, after a July 6, 1996, auto accident on Marion Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Rebecca L. Amiss, vs. Evelyn J. Jackson, East CR 500S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,618, as paid to insured claimant, Jackson, after a Jan. 9, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of CR 600S and 300E, Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Norma Himes, vs. Joseph A. Runyon, Academy Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,634, as paid to insured claimant, Himes, after a Jan. 12, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of North Detroit and Arthur streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Lisa Alderfer vs. Sherry Combs, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $15,000 for destruction of personal property, plus interest, and (2) treble damages because the property was allegedly destroyed by arson.
• Michael Warner vs. Mable M. Blake, Bourbonnais, Ill. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 6, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and U.S 30, Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Delbert Bolen. Plaintiff awarded $10,678.94, plus interest and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Henry and Josaun L. Ford, Blue Flame Gas Crop., Joanne M. Kolbe and James S. Butts. Plaintiff awarded $64,624.89 by default, plus court costs, foreclosure of security agreement and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Newell Companies vs.Jack McKinley, doing business as CDI, also known as Custom Design Interiors. Plaintiff awarded $2,867.56, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hoadley
Michele and Steven Hoadley, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. They were married July 16, 1994, and separated June 23, 1998. There are two minor children.
Masteller
Gary Masteller, Kosciusko County, and Darah A. Masteller, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell. They were married Oct. 22, 1982, and separated Feb. 10, 1995. There are no minor children.
Tennant
Dale Tennant, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Christine Tennant, West CR 700S, South Whitley. They were married April 22, 1978, and separated June 25, 1998. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Avco Financial Services Inc. vs. Paula Horn. Plaintiff awarded $58,350.51, plus court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. vs. Paul E. Slusher. Plaintiff awarded $3,023.61, plus interest and court costs.
• Chicago Motor Club Insurance Co. vs. Tera Malott. Plaintiff awarded $2,148.21 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Betty S. Stiver. Plaintiff awarded $3,619.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Robert D. and Ramona Peterson. Plaintiff awarded $11,041.52.
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. vs. Nicole Spoor. Plaintiff awarded $5,803.90, plus court costs.
• The Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Tara M. Burns. Plaintiff awarded $59,523.79 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.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Marlon B. Adams, $5,508.64, and Katrina Zolman, $1,041.
• Mansfield Metro Credit Union vs. William D. and Jacqueline D. Clapp. Plaintiff awarded $5,510.70 by default, plus court costs.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Timothy L. Newton. Plaintiff awarded $5,997.04 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. Lance Sipes. Plaintiff awarded $1,000. Also, judgment entered in favor of third-party defendant, Paula Osborn, and against Sipes.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs.Charles E. and Larronda H. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $5,523.21 by default against Larronda H. Shepherd only, plus court costs and interest.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Robert B. O'Dell.
• Mid-Century Insurance Co. vs. Timothy Grall.
• Sherman Prater, doing business as Pioneer Leasing, vs. April E. Owens and Allstate Indemnity Co. This case is dismissed against Allstate only.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Darrell W. and Kathy L. Baker vs. Rodger L. and Vicki E. Brown. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Heather E. (former name Katte restored) and Ryan B. Weaver. June 19.
• Mary E. and Max L. Duncan. June 25.
Other Action
• Kelly A. Geiger vs. Brian J. Geiger. The Hon. Michael Rush is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Steven S. Westlake's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and educational purposes only.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Karen J. Terry, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,833.64 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Troy A., Jacquelyn and Greg Lehr, EMS T52C Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks a judgment mandating the defendants to cease and desist using real estate in violation of zoning ordinance and to remove all improvements located closer than 5 feet to the west property line and to otherwise come into compliance. Plaintiff also seeks imposition of monetary penalties until compliance is made, plus court costs.
• Kenneth Adkins vs. Precise Technology & Electronics, also known as Precise Technology Inc., Precise Technology & Elexs Inc. and Air Gage Co., Livonia, Mich. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting June 13, 1996, when his hand became caught in a machine manufactured by defendant while working at Dana. Plaintiff also requests a trial by jury.
• Michael L. Miner vs. John J. Fuller. Plaintiff seeks $10,055.84 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Joan and Steven Wolferman vs. United Farm Family Mutual Insurance and Andrea Chaney, EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a July 8, 1996, auto accident on Argonne Road. Plaintiffs also seek court costs, judgment for the applicable medical payment and underinsured motor company limits available, request arbitration and request a trial by jury.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. David W. Pancake, North Indiana Avenue, Syracuse; Indiana Department of Revenue; Transamerica Financial Service; and state of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $39,918.98 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Tina Hernandez, Warsaw, $7,370.32, and Patricia A. Julian, South Circle Drive West, Warsaw, $3,210.09.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Michael B. Tallon, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,360.47 due on account, plus court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Daniel L. and Julie Clay, Normandy Lane, Warsaw; Bill R. Osborne, Sunset Drive, Warsaw; and Heather Smith, North Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $94,036.52 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.
• Western United Life Assurance Co. vs. Penny Oviedo, North CR 400W, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $24,208.28 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. Ruth Whitaker, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $537 due on installment note, plus court costs.
• Julio Degante vs. Debra M. Lee, Marion. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 2, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 14 and CR 600W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Janet N. and Donald Helton vs. Todd D. Brooke, South CR 600W, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 15, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 200W and 900S, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher seek to change the name of their minor child from Jamie Lee Luley to Jamie Lee Pletcher.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brown
Sandra Ann Brown, Kosciusko County, and Scott Allen Brown, West CR 850N, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 17, 1983, and separated June 29, 1998. There are three minor children.
Ervin
Jerry Dale and Cathy Jean Ervin, West CR 200S, Cromwell. They were married June 6, 1970, and separated May 15, 1998. There are two minor children.
Castle
Joan E. and Mitchell Castle, East Church Street, Pierceton. They were married March 20, 1953, and separated June 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Hershberger
Angela Joan Hershberger, Goshen, and Robert Hershberger, West CR 900N, Milford. They were married July 30, 1993, and separated Oct. 18, 1997. There are two minor children.
Schrock
Tonia and Tad Schrock, Woodland Acres Drive, Syracuse. They were married April 28, 1991, and separated June 30, 1998. There are two minor children.
Shelton
Lora L. Shelton, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, and Robert L.Shelton, Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. They were married June 25, 1982, and separated May 21, 1998. There are no minor children.
England
Khrystal L. and Rodney England, Pendleton. They were married June 13, 1995, and separated Nov. 8, 1997. There are no minor children.
Longacre
Scott Longacre, Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake, and Rebecca Longacre, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated March 21, 1998. There are no minor children.
Jackson
Donna Kaye and Hearold Jackson, Ind. 25W, Mentone. They were married June 30, 1979, and separated June 16, 1998. There are two minor children.
Howland
Jon David Howland, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Joyce A. Howland, North Washington Street, North Manchester. They were married June 7, 1985, and separated June 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Fisher
Reggie A. and Paula Fisher, Leesburg. They were married Dec. 28, 1996, and separated June 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Espinosa
Patricia Ann Espinosa, South High Street, Warsaw, and Fidel Villaverde Espinoza, address unknown. They were married May 4, 1995, and separated June 23, 1996. There are no minor children.
May
Toney May, Graceland Avenue, Claypool, and Tammy May, Sunset Lane, Rochester. They were married June 11, 1993, and separated June 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Beaver/Heironimus
Kyra L. Beaver, Southside Drive, Warsaw, and Ross A. Heironimus, Kosciusko County. They were married June 20, 1992, and separated June 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
Perry
Cathy M. Perry, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Matthew J. Perry, North CR 500E, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 1, 1997, and separated June 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Services vs.William Barth and Tammy Walls. Plaintiff awarded $35, plus court costs.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co., formerly known as Long Beach Mortgage Co., vs.Alan D. and Yolanda Kuta. Plaintiff awarded $52,494.17 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.
• FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as FTB Mortgage Services, as successor by merger to MNC Mortgage Corp., vs. Daniel A. McAllise. Plaintiff awarded $94,865.28 by default, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Laura A. Neibert. Plaintiff awarded $4,474.92 by default, plus interest.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Indiana, vs.Roger and Debra Kay Gerber, et al. Plaintiff awarded $35,761.50 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• A request to change the name of Patricia Leann Trump to Patricia Leann Burnworth is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Vicki L. Best vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• North Webster Construction Inc., doing business as Pacemaker Buildings, vs. David and Kelly Ganz.
• Terrance and Lillie Hartup vs. Stuckman Salvage Inc. and Stuckman Towing Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• American Nursing Care Inc. vs. Landmark Healthcare Associates, L.P., doing business as Prairie View Health Care Center.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Deanna (former name Collins restored) and Jose Roberto Coyomani. June 18.
• Melissa and William E. Hunt. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. June 18.
• Jeffrey A. Frazier and Teresa G. (former name Beckstrom restored). June 22.
• Lisa Marie and James Frederick June. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $400 per month in child support. June 23.
• Tamela (former name Ousley restored) and Roger Hale. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $178 per week in child support. June 23.
• Brenda and Sean Alan Naish. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. June 24.
• Margaret and Thomas Ward. June 24.
• Denise M. (former name Bjella restored) and David Lee Goddard. June 24.
• Cindy J. (former name Poe restored) and Virgil M. Smith. June 24.
• William and Sherry Thompson. June 24.
• Tylynna S. and David Ellis Caudill. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. June 25.
• Gregory Gohring and Abigail (former name Wells restored). June 26.
• Stephani and Michael Lane. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $216 per week in child support. June 26.
• Marc A. Vosler and Michelle L. (former name Moore restored). June 26.
• Eric S. and Amy S. Chizum. June 26.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding were dismissed:
• Tim and Sirena Meyer.
Other Action
• Walter W. McKee's request for a restricted commercial driver's license is granted because of hardship and he is allowed to drive for employment purposes only.
• William P. Schmidt's request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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