Times-Union Court News 07-09-2001

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Roger Lee Albertson, 57, William Drive, Winona Lake, and Pamela Kay Slusher, 47, East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Jeffrey David Bachmann, 23, Inverness, Ill., and Ashlee Nicole Arnett, 24, William Drive, Winona Lake.
• Kenneth L. Garrard, 36, and Robin R. Garrard, 37, both of East CR 900S, Claypool.
• William Leroy Good, 34, Lowell, and Christine Angela Dyba, 33, East Davilla Court, Warsaw.
• Lafe Dean Huntsman, 21, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Monica Jeanne Gaff, 22, Fort Wayne.
• Jeffrey L. Hurd, 31, South Buffalo Street, Burket, and Kimberly S. Bruner, 32, West CR 600S, Claypool.
• William Brandon Ihnen, 23, Wabash, and Cheryl Lynn Hoffert, 24, North CR 850E, Pierceton.
• Ryan Allen Kaiser, 25, East Bowser Road, Syracuse, and Tracie Marie Thompson, 26, EMS W30 Lane, North Webster.
• Alex Mitchell Kruger, 38, and Jill Ellen Pittenger, 34, both of Bel Air, Md.
• Ignacio Llamas, 18, and Norma Leticia Moreno, 26, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Joe R. Mooney, 41, and Patricia L. Merley, 45, both of Etna Green.
• Tracy Todd Presson, 35, Nye Street, Warsaw, and Marsha K. Thomas, 37, Buffalo Court, Nappanee.
• Daron Eugene Price, 22, Tanner, Ala., and Monica Lynn Steffen, 24, New Paris.
• Jared Anthony Stephens, 17, Ind. 19S, Mentone, and Tanya Marie Bradley, 16, South Morgan Street, Mentone.
• Bryan Dale White, 19, North CR 750E, North Webster, and Kristin Marie Zolman, 18, Rozella Road, Warsaw.
• Maximo Pedro Ybarra, 19, South First Street, Pierceton, and Wendy Jane Reynolds, 18, Roann.

Superior Court II
The following 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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in January was Matthew E. Brown, 17.
Fined $27 in May were Cory D. Romine, 22, Mentone; Jaime M. Martinez, 39, Warsaw; Elizabeth A. Poe, 26, Warsaw; Michael D. Roszak, 27, Mentone; Ronnie C. Guy Jr., 24, Warsaw; Michael P. Wunder, 22, Pierceton; Jackie M. Sheline, 18, Syracuse; Brent J. Fletcher, 31, Warsaw; Clayton D. Slone, 18, Warsaw; Jason M. Henthorn, 19, Warsaw; Yvette Aquinaga, 18, Milford; Dustin M. Silva, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April were Ronda L. Salas, 29, Mentone; Bradley A. Dye, 19, Warsaw; Jon A. Whiteman, 32, Leesburg; Joshua D. Nesper, 23, Milford; and Clinton A. Custer, 16, Milford.
Fined $12 in May were Leon H. Crouse III, 45, Milford; Jose Saucedo, 33, Warsaw; Joyce A. Hamman, 46, Claypool; Erick G. Serrano, 17, Burket; John J. Lowman, 47, Burket; Sonya K. Hoskins, 59, Syracuse; Drury A. Dalton, 16, Warsaw; Jaime L. Helm, 24, Warsaw; Walter W. Utter, 37, Warsaw; Nathaniel L. Coy, 19, Milford; William R. Green, 23, Syracuse; Tony Kaehr, 34, Warsaw; Jose M. Guiterrez, 21, Warsaw; Robin D. Heimann, 43, North Webster.
Fined $12 in April were Darren A. Carnes, 16, Mentone; Gary L. Miller, 45, Nappanee; Karen E. Eyer Pena, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in March were Shannon M. Grube, 28, Akron, and Brian Rogers, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Eric W. Hieman, 22, Warsaw; Juvenito Ramos, 21, Warsaw; Gary L. Boone, 33, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April were Brandon C. Kelly, 17, Warsaw; Emmanuel Crace, 17, Leesburg; and Judith M. Martinez, 41, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April were Jason T. Clutter, 25, Pierceton,and Russell E. Johnson, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January was Filiberto Gonzalez, 34, Pierceton.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in May were Everett E. Dausman, 56, Leesburg; Pauline Vegar, 42, Etna Green; Sherry K. McKellar, 34, Warsaw; Melissa M. Vining, 30, Etna Green; and Kim M. Wight, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Justin F. Clark, 20, North Webster.
Fined $7 in January was Shannon Grube, 24, Akron.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in May was Clarence N. Hatcher, 33, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in March was Sopheap Thack, 29, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May were Juan L. Islas, 16, Warsaw; Joshua D. Sittler, 22, Winona Lake; Michael P. Wunder, 22, Pierceton; and Terry R. Smith Jr., 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Chad W. Ousley, 25, Pierceton.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in May was Joshua J. Michael, 20, Milford.
Funeral Procession Violation - Fined $50 in May was Gabriel G. Almaquer, 21, Warsaw.
Probationary License Violation - Fined $25 in May was Steven C. Fawley, 18, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in April was Andrea J. Chupp, 20, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Tanner L. Connealy, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Cody R.D. Silva, 18, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Registration - Fined $7 in May was John M. Reisinger, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in April was Cody R.D. Silva, 18, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May were Robert C. Stump Jr., 59, Warsaw; Kevin L. Locke, 28, Warsaw; Steven Vetor, 36, Warsaw; John M. Reisinger, 22, Syracuse; Dara D. Dawalt, 24, Winona Lake; Anthony D. Rice, 18, Silver Lake; and Benjamin R. Keller, 68, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Sign - Fined $7 in May was Jose L. Galindo, 29, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in May was Andrew C. Jones, 19, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $1 in April was Gregorio Gonsalez, 30, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in March was John M. Seitz, 20, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $20 in March was Gloria Munoz, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Heather M. Endicott, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Violeta Lopez, 26, Warsaw.
Seat Belt Violation - Fined $20 in February was Jaclyn Reichel, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in March were Brandon D. Roberts, 20, Warsaw; James E. Rose, 25, Warsaw; Angel A. Hall, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April were Jay O. Sutton, 29, Claypool; Janina L. Harman, 20, Leesburg; Jessica J. England, 18, Claypool; Joshua J. Vandusen, 18, Mentone; Jesse J. Maze, 21, Pierceton; and Jeffery L. Mettler Jr., 22, Claypool.
Fined $20 in May were Terry W. Juillerat, 17, Pierceton; Mike F. Wilson, 18, Warsaw; Nancy L. Riffle. 63, Syracuse; Cherie K. Stuckert, 30, Syracuse; Tanner L. Connealy, 17, Warsaw; Matthew A. Mast, 24, Milford; Terry W. Juillerat, 17, Pierceton; Timothy W. Dawson, 22, Warsaw.; Kyle C. Hollon, 19, North Webster; Roy A. Hurley, 28, Winona Lake; Ty R. Shepler, 32, Warsaw; Kerry L. Kern, 16, Syracuse; Deborah Muralles, 24, Silver Lake; Derick A. Cordill, 29, Claypool; Ross D. Cook, 19, Syracuse; Jasmine L. Miller, 18, North Webster.
Charges were dismissed against the following person:
Driving While Intoxicated - (February) Severino Arroyo, 21, Akron.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• MTS Products v. Rock Hard Inc., doing business as Playmaster, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,328.92 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Jamie and Mark A. Morris, West CR 75N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $7,665.81 due on account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Gary M. Hinkle, East Joshua Drive Warsaw, $5,670.40; Michael G. Reed, North Spring Street, Silver Lake, $6,592.96; Judy A. Bannow, Plymouth, $4,517.36; Drue L. Cormican, East Street, Tippecanoe, $7,343.56; Randy G. and Mellissa K. Campbell, West Riverwood Drive, Syracuse, $8,641.44; and Lawrence D. and Annette M. Rex, Ligonier, $5,442.12.
• MAJR Financial Corp. v. Benjamin L. Hursey, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,891.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner v. Shane Arthur, EMS R4F Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $500 due on account, plus court costs.
• American Investment Bank v. James R. and Lisa M. Wood, CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,742 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank One v. Carl and Sandra S. Tuncil, Miami Drive, Warsaw,and National City Mortgage Co. $26,542.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Huntington County Farm Bureau v. Bridget Baxter and Kenneth Fraley, EMS B22 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,500 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Citifinancial Inc. v. Bill G. Hull, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,178.08 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia v. Robert D. Knorr, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,158.34 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. v. Carl and Sandra Tuncil, Miami Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,630.72 due on contract, plus court costs.
• CACV Inc. v. Orvel L. Miller, Pleasant Grove, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,976.98 due on account, plus court costs.
• Mazda American Credit v. Leo and Kathie A. Kenworthy, West Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,534.73 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Joel Holder v. Wesley E. Brechbiel, South East Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a Nov. 19, 1999, incident in which he was battered at Ramada Inn, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest, punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• YBMC Corp. v. Scott and Cynthia Harden, Fort Wayne; Johnny W. and Noi Perkins, Albuquerque, N.M.; and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $4,007.50 due on lien, plus attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. v. Mighty Michael Reid, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,435.04 due on account, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates v. Larry A. and Tammy Behnke, Sue Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,135.37 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court cost.
• Cendant Mortgage Corp. v. Michael T. and Laura C. Stetzel, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $107,352.48 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. v. Kevin J. and Anne L. Wolfe, East Hanna Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $22,972.37 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank v. Mary L. Francis, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral, plus attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff also seeks sale of collateral to satisfy indebtedness.
• Greg and Mike Rostochak, doing business as G&R Landscaping, v. Kenneth McIntosh, Old Road 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,681.53 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Douglas E. and Kathy J. Hougey, North CR 500E, Syracuse, and Bank One. Plaintiff seeks $67,181.32 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Phil Warren, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks orders for Warren to cease using real estate as an automobile graveyard in violation of zoning ordinances, to obtain the necessary improvement location permit and to relocate the camper there in conformance with setback requirements. Plaintiff also seeks that monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• Teachers Credit Union v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, $500 each in attorney fees and court costs: William C. Wobrock, 15th Street, Winona Lake, $3,278.76, and James E. Rose, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $2,634.60.
• Sagamore Insurance Co. v. Merle Kaufman, Kendallville. Plaintiff seeks $4,334.99 due on promissory note, plus interest.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Sandy K. Stiles, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $6,084.60 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred and attorney fees.
• Brenda Swets and Steven R. Hill v. Julia A. Arrowwood, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for breach of warranty and alleged misrepresentation in the sale of a dog. Plaintiffs also seek an amount for incidental and consequential damages, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Beer
Rachel Beer, Decatur, and Samuel P. Beer, North Price Road, Milford. They were married Jan. 19 1986, and separated in June 2001. There are four minor children.
Hartley
David and Holli Hartley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married June 3, 1999, and separated June 11, 2001. There is one minor child.
Hayden
Edward C. and Alta J. Hayden, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 31, 1987, and separated March 11, 2001. There are two minor children.
Myers
James A. and Debra Myers, North CR 150E, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 4, 1994, and separated June 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Swihart
Ronald L. Swihart, Tippecanoe, and Cathy S. Swihart, South Etna Street, Etna Green. They were married June 14, 1975, and separated May 14, 2001. There are no minor children.
Weaver
Lee G. and Deborah K. Weaver, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. They were married March 5, 1988, and separated June 8, 2001. 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
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Nathan A. Leasure. Plaintiff awarded $33,568.37 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of lien, with possession of manufactured home and sale to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank v. Deb Ann Halfacre. Plaintiff awarded $2,977.62 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Dan R. Harmon. Plaintiff awarded $4,236.30 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Hall & Marose Insurance Agency Inc. v. Alpha Omega Imaging Inc. Plaintiff awarded $8,807.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cliff G. Longsworth, $7,191.88; Robert W. Johnson, $6,860.42; Marino Cacahua, $4,067.41; Patricia C. Yoder, $6,307.33; Todd E. and Angela Kohler, $5,663.91; David L. and Lynn M. Isaacson, $6,907.66; and Wendy C. and Mathew J. Young, $4,691.47.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. James H. Jacobs. Plaintiff awarded $6,360.68 by default.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Brian M. Yoder. Plaintiff awarded $25,135.06 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of lien, with possession of manufactured home and sale to satisfy judgment.
• Beckman Lawson LLP v. David and Joan Abbott. Plaintiff awarded $1,120 by default, plus court costs.
• American Acceptance Co. v. Jason Richard Nellis. Plaintiff awarded $777.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Robin R. May v. Kim and Herman Frauhiger and Whirlpool Quickclean Sales. After a jury trial, judgment was entered in favor of the defendants and against the plaintiff. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs
• Professional Recovery Systems LLC v. Rae Stutzman. Plaintiff awarded $1,802.68 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., v. Katrina M. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $3,034.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Orville E. Drake Jr. Plaintiff awarded $7,091.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Ronald Bjella. Plaintiff awarded $8,952 by default, plus court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Jeanne William, individually and doing business as House of Pain. Plaintiff awarded $6,070.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Josh I. Ogden. Plaintiff awarded $19,252.39 by default, plus interest.
• Household Finance Corp. III v. Jeffrey M. and Patricia A. Drumm and Metropolitan Bank & Trust. Plaintiff awarded $147,918.51 by default against the Drumms, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• YBMC Corp. v. Alfonso and Florence Harris. Plaintiff awarded $4,007.50 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank v. Yolanda M. Polston. Plaintiff awarded $11,181.68 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co. LLC, as assignee of Citibank Visa, v. Claudia K. Archer. Plaintiff awarded $4,082.38 by default. plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Beneficial Finance, v. Jennifer Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $1,491.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Midland Credit Management Inc., as assignee of MBNA, v. Adam Boyer. Plaintiff awarded $2,931.91, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co. LLC v. Guillermo and Marjorie Zuniga. Plaintiff awarded $2,033.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Dwight D. Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $7,853.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank awarded the summary judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Michael R. Stroh and Amy Stroh Gebert, $3,026.35, and William Clyde Kester, $7,201.23.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Jacqueline M. Ibanez, also known as Jacqueline M. Slone, and Jose F. Ibanez.
• Marjorie and Jack Boardman v. Dawn Harris.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Darrell W. and Kathy L. Baker.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Richard R. and Sherry L. Holbrook. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $56 per week in child support. June 1.
• Gregory Allen and Shawnee Lynn Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $196 per week in child support. June 4.
• Kent J. and Michele J. Lindzy. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. June 8.
• Brenda Lee and David Allen Melching. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $131 per week in child support. June 8.
• Willa J. (former name Amburgey) and Arnold B. Pitts. June 15.
• Lane A. Lingofelter and Amy Michelle (former name Compton restored). Custody of couple's minor child and child support to be decided at a later date. June 19.
• Nancy J. and George Danusis. June 25.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Standard Federal Bank v. Mark L. Davis, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $22,855.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Sara Zollinger, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violations. Plaintiff also seeks judgment for attorney fees and court costs.
• Citimortgage Inc. v. Margaret Muchowicz, Wooster Road, Warsaw, and John Muchowicz, East Main Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $40,698.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Market Street Mortgage Corp. v. Robert W. and Wanda S. Hobbs, Lavista Drive, Warsaw, and Advanced Financial Services, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $72,435 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor in interest to Bank United, v. Kenneth B. and Wendy Ledgerwood, North CR 850E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $69,789.16 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Credit Union v. James E. Bach, East CR 550S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $761.91 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Bobby Arnold v. Marc A. Smith, East Putter Place, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 25, 2000, auto accident on South Huntington Street. Plaintiff also requests a trial by jury.
• Robert Carlson v. Victor Reed, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $4,160.24 due on note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Financial Services Inc. v. James L. Pearson, Maye Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,196.21 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Goshen College v. Krista S. Brumbaugh, North Grove Road, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $2,100 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• John and Doreen Burnau, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, v. Kathryn J. Blocher, North Meridian Street, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 10, 2000, auto accident at the driveway of Lakeland Christian Academy, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• EMC Mortgage Corp. v. William M. Whitridge, East Chicago Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $74,556.94 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Carriage Inc., Millersburg, v. Dean R. Johnson, East North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $254,604 for alleged conversion of funds, plus interest; (2) $120,000 for unauthorized transaction, plus interest; and (3) an accounting of the disposition of the funds by Johnson while serving as chief executive officer.
• Star Financial Bank v. Millicent Randall, South CR 500E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,774.29 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Equity One Inc. v. Margaret Wineland, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,831.09 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Rex and Leticia Howell, West Section Street, Claypool, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business ad Beneficial Mortgage Co. Plaintiff seeks $60,210.46 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Raymond and Beth Warren, EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violations.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. David Conley, East CR 225S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violations.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Jane Zorn, Lafayette, Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violation on property at Silver Lake. Plaintiff also seeks compliance with ordinance.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Thelma Compton, East CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violation. Plaintiff also seeks compliance with ordinance.
• State of Indiana on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board v. Andrew D. Jervis. Plaintiff seeks $2,924 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Linda and Glen Hughes v. Charles G. Cunningham, West Lakeside Drive, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 30, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and CR 875. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Lynn Ann Geyer and Adam Detwiler, North Second Trail, North Webster, and Charles W. and Margaret L. Lawrance. Plaintiff seeks $105,400 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Michelle L. and Kurt A. Harris, South Bourbon Street, Bourbon, v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Dennis E.Young, South CR 675W, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage suffered in a June 30, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of CR 700W and U.S. 30. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baker
Vincent Baker, North CR 700E, Leesburg, and Yuvonne D. Smith Baker, Irvington, N.J. They were married Aug. 18, 1978, and separated in 1982. There are no minor children.
Belcher
Katina Belcher, North Long Lane, North Manchester, and Charles G. Belcher Jr., East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 12, 2000, and separated May 4, 2001. There is one minor child. This case was moved on a change of venue from Wabash Circuit Court.
Casey
Michelle Casey, West Catholic Street, Pierceton, and Robert Casey, New Albany. They were married Feb. 19, 1994, and separated June 14, 2001. There is one minor child.
Chadwick
Tabitha Chadwick, East CR 200N, Warsaw,and Donald Chadwick Jr., East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married May 1, 1999, and separated June 24, 2001. There are no minor children.
Dargewich
Robert G. Dargewich, Kosciusko County, and Kimberly L. Dargewich, Middlebury. They were married Oct. 16, 1993, and separated June 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Harris
Gaylynn J. Harris, East CR 100S, Pierceton, and Michael Harris, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married April 7, 1993, and separated May 29, 2001. There is one minor child.
Harvey
Greg and Julie A. Harvey, Bishop Street, Syracuse. They were married May 27, 1992, and separated June 7, 2001. There is one minor child.
Himes
Karyn L. Himes, South CR 1000W, Claypool, and Gary L. Himes, Birdview Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 10, 1994, and separated Feb. 7, 2001. There are no minor children.
Hughes
Marcia J. Hughes, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and Todd D. Hughes, Merriam, Kan. They were married Dec. 16, 1995, and separated April 11, 1997. There are no minor children.
Johnson
Susan Rose Johnson, South Higbee Street, Milford, and Gary Lee Johnson, East Blacks Court North, North Webster. They were married Sept. 18, 1993, and separated May 19, 2001. There is one minor child.
Miller
Gary Miller, Kosciusko County, and Jody L. Miller, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Dec. 17, 1978, and separated June 6, 2001. There are no minor children.
Ogden
Douglas A. Ogden, Country Club Road, Warsaw, and G. Terri Ogden, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 29, 1999, and separated in July 2000. There are no minor children.
Ort
Jessica and Jason Ort, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 22, 1998, and separated June 12, 2001. There are two minor children.
Pennington
Ashley Pennington, Ind. 25S, Warsaw, and Melinda C. Pennington, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 9, 1995, and separated June 9, 2001. There are no minor children.
Slone
Charity S. Slone, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw, and Michael Slone, South Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 16, 1995, and separated April 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Smith
Kristen Elizabeth Smith, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Michael Ray Smith, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 14, 1989, and separated Sept. 9, 2000. There are two minor children.
Vickery
Judy A. Vickery, East Calhoun Street, Claypool, and Robert L. Vickery, Claypool. They were married April 15, 1967, and separated March 9, 2001. There are no minor children.
Annulment
Fussle/Freeman
Stephen Fussle, Warsaw, and Melody Grace Freeman, Provo, Utah. They were married Feb. 23, 2001, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Clark
Annette and Jeff Clark, Hilltop Circle, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 11, 1984, and separated June 7, 2001. There are three minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Cargill Inc. - Nutrena Feed Division v. Mike Fishburn, doing business as Mike Fishburn Farms. Plaintiff awarded $35,461.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Robert G. and Kimberly L. Dargewich. Plaintiff awarded $63,602.80 by default, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Stanz Foodservice Inc. v. Gordy's Sub Pubs Inc. Plaintiff awarded $12,087.75 by default, plus court costs.
• National Tax Assistance Corp. v. Louis L. and Frances L. Van Doren, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• Saul & Co. v. Mark A. Hamilton, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• American General Finance v. Gene L. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $10,081.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Allison Stavedahl. Plaintiff awarded $5,003.16, plus interest.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Lester V. and Mary K., Baxter and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff awarded $76,107.76 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Saul & Co. v. Clyde F. and Delta A. Yazel, et al.
• Brittiany A. Lindzy, a minor by her next friends, Kent and Michelle Lindzy, v. Warsaw Community Schools.
• Ellis G. and Patricia H. Hygema v. Robert C. and Beverly A. Leiter and Bowers Builders Inc.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Alan and Barbara Kramer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Aaron and Allison Stavedahl.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Wendy R. (former name Griffith restored) and Kenneth W. Brown. June 5.
• Tracy L. and John D. Moore. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 6.
• Dorthy I. and Stanley O. Moore. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. June 6.
• Electra J. and Douglas D. Clingerman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 every two weeks for child support. June 11.
• Amy and Mike Dixon. June 12.
• John D. and Angela K. McGarvey. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $197.77 per week in child support. June 15.
• Debra J. and Randy K. Lewallen. June 18.
• Elisabeth J. and Roger A. Fitzpatrick Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father order to pay $136 per week in child support. June 19.
• Robert L. and Mary Beth Shelton. June 20.
• Kenneth J. and Mary L. Moore. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 20.
• Stanley E. and Barbara A. Hudson. June 20.
• Melissa Lynn and Joseph Edward McNeely. June 20.
• Nicole E. (former name Mallane restored) and Robert Tharp. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $58 per week in child support. June 21.
• Janet Suzanne (former name Poe restored) and Curtis Brian Collins. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 22.
• Mary Ellen and Simon Leroy Hershberger. June 22.
• O. Thomas and Eleanor Thompson Carter. June 22.
• Amanda (former name Howard restored) and Josh Manns. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 25.
Other Action
• Jason F. Sizemore's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for commercial or business purposes only.
• Ronald Chris Hurley's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for commercial or business, child visitation and rehabilitation purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Roger Lee Albertson, 57, William Drive, Winona Lake, and Pamela Kay Slusher, 47, East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Jeffrey David Bachmann, 23, Inverness, Ill., and Ashlee Nicole Arnett, 24, William Drive, Winona Lake.
• Kenneth L. Garrard, 36, and Robin R. Garrard, 37, both of East CR 900S, Claypool.
• William Leroy Good, 34, Lowell, and Christine Angela Dyba, 33, East Davilla Court, Warsaw.
• Lafe Dean Huntsman, 21, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Monica Jeanne Gaff, 22, Fort Wayne.
• Jeffrey L. Hurd, 31, South Buffalo Street, Burket, and Kimberly S. Bruner, 32, West CR 600S, Claypool.
• William Brandon Ihnen, 23, Wabash, and Cheryl Lynn Hoffert, 24, North CR 850E, Pierceton.
• Ryan Allen Kaiser, 25, East Bowser Road, Syracuse, and Tracie Marie Thompson, 26, EMS W30 Lane, North Webster.
• Alex Mitchell Kruger, 38, and Jill Ellen Pittenger, 34, both of Bel Air, Md.
• Ignacio Llamas, 18, and Norma Leticia Moreno, 26, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Joe R. Mooney, 41, and Patricia L. Merley, 45, both of Etna Green.
• Tracy Todd Presson, 35, Nye Street, Warsaw, and Marsha K. Thomas, 37, Buffalo Court, Nappanee.
• Daron Eugene Price, 22, Tanner, Ala., and Monica Lynn Steffen, 24, New Paris.
• Jared Anthony Stephens, 17, Ind. 19S, Mentone, and Tanya Marie Bradley, 16, South Morgan Street, Mentone.
• Bryan Dale White, 19, North CR 750E, North Webster, and Kristin Marie Zolman, 18, Rozella Road, Warsaw.
• Maximo Pedro Ybarra, 19, South First Street, Pierceton, and Wendy Jane Reynolds, 18, Roann.

Superior Court II
The following 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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in January was Matthew E. Brown, 17.
Fined $27 in May were Cory D. Romine, 22, Mentone; Jaime M. Martinez, 39, Warsaw; Elizabeth A. Poe, 26, Warsaw; Michael D. Roszak, 27, Mentone; Ronnie C. Guy Jr., 24, Warsaw; Michael P. Wunder, 22, Pierceton; Jackie M. Sheline, 18, Syracuse; Brent J. Fletcher, 31, Warsaw; Clayton D. Slone, 18, Warsaw; Jason M. Henthorn, 19, Warsaw; Yvette Aquinaga, 18, Milford; Dustin M. Silva, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April were Ronda L. Salas, 29, Mentone; Bradley A. Dye, 19, Warsaw; Jon A. Whiteman, 32, Leesburg; Joshua D. Nesper, 23, Milford; and Clinton A. Custer, 16, Milford.
Fined $12 in May were Leon H. Crouse III, 45, Milford; Jose Saucedo, 33, Warsaw; Joyce A. Hamman, 46, Claypool; Erick G. Serrano, 17, Burket; John J. Lowman, 47, Burket; Sonya K. Hoskins, 59, Syracuse; Drury A. Dalton, 16, Warsaw; Jaime L. Helm, 24, Warsaw; Walter W. Utter, 37, Warsaw; Nathaniel L. Coy, 19, Milford; William R. Green, 23, Syracuse; Tony Kaehr, 34, Warsaw; Jose M. Guiterrez, 21, Warsaw; Robin D. Heimann, 43, North Webster.
Fined $12 in April were Darren A. Carnes, 16, Mentone; Gary L. Miller, 45, Nappanee; Karen E. Eyer Pena, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in March were Shannon M. Grube, 28, Akron, and Brian Rogers, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Eric W. Hieman, 22, Warsaw; Juvenito Ramos, 21, Warsaw; Gary L. Boone, 33, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April were Brandon C. Kelly, 17, Warsaw; Emmanuel Crace, 17, Leesburg; and Judith M. Martinez, 41, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April were Jason T. Clutter, 25, Pierceton,and Russell E. Johnson, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January was Filiberto Gonzalez, 34, Pierceton.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in May were Everett E. Dausman, 56, Leesburg; Pauline Vegar, 42, Etna Green; Sherry K. McKellar, 34, Warsaw; Melissa M. Vining, 30, Etna Green; and Kim M. Wight, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Justin F. Clark, 20, North Webster.
Fined $7 in January was Shannon Grube, 24, Akron.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in May was Clarence N. Hatcher, 33, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in March was Sopheap Thack, 29, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May were Juan L. Islas, 16, Warsaw; Joshua D. Sittler, 22, Winona Lake; Michael P. Wunder, 22, Pierceton; and Terry R. Smith Jr., 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Chad W. Ousley, 25, Pierceton.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in May was Joshua J. Michael, 20, Milford.
Funeral Procession Violation - Fined $50 in May was Gabriel G. Almaquer, 21, Warsaw.
Probationary License Violation - Fined $25 in May was Steven C. Fawley, 18, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in April was Andrea J. Chupp, 20, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Tanner L. Connealy, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Cody R.D. Silva, 18, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Registration - Fined $7 in May was John M. Reisinger, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in April was Cody R.D. Silva, 18, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May were Robert C. Stump Jr., 59, Warsaw; Kevin L. Locke, 28, Warsaw; Steven Vetor, 36, Warsaw; John M. Reisinger, 22, Syracuse; Dara D. Dawalt, 24, Winona Lake; Anthony D. Rice, 18, Silver Lake; and Benjamin R. Keller, 68, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Sign - Fined $7 in May was Jose L. Galindo, 29, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in May was Andrew C. Jones, 19, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $1 in April was Gregorio Gonsalez, 30, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in March was John M. Seitz, 20, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $20 in March was Gloria Munoz, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Heather M. Endicott, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Violeta Lopez, 26, Warsaw.
Seat Belt Violation - Fined $20 in February was Jaclyn Reichel, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in March were Brandon D. Roberts, 20, Warsaw; James E. Rose, 25, Warsaw; Angel A. Hall, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April were Jay O. Sutton, 29, Claypool; Janina L. Harman, 20, Leesburg; Jessica J. England, 18, Claypool; Joshua J. Vandusen, 18, Mentone; Jesse J. Maze, 21, Pierceton; and Jeffery L. Mettler Jr., 22, Claypool.
Fined $20 in May were Terry W. Juillerat, 17, Pierceton; Mike F. Wilson, 18, Warsaw; Nancy L. Riffle. 63, Syracuse; Cherie K. Stuckert, 30, Syracuse; Tanner L. Connealy, 17, Warsaw; Matthew A. Mast, 24, Milford; Terry W. Juillerat, 17, Pierceton; Timothy W. Dawson, 22, Warsaw.; Kyle C. Hollon, 19, North Webster; Roy A. Hurley, 28, Winona Lake; Ty R. Shepler, 32, Warsaw; Kerry L. Kern, 16, Syracuse; Deborah Muralles, 24, Silver Lake; Derick A. Cordill, 29, Claypool; Ross D. Cook, 19, Syracuse; Jasmine L. Miller, 18, North Webster.
Charges were dismissed against the following person:
Driving While Intoxicated - (February) Severino Arroyo, 21, Akron.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• MTS Products v. Rock Hard Inc., doing business as Playmaster, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,328.92 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Jamie and Mark A. Morris, West CR 75N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $7,665.81 due on account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Gary M. Hinkle, East Joshua Drive Warsaw, $5,670.40; Michael G. Reed, North Spring Street, Silver Lake, $6,592.96; Judy A. Bannow, Plymouth, $4,517.36; Drue L. Cormican, East Street, Tippecanoe, $7,343.56; Randy G. and Mellissa K. Campbell, West Riverwood Drive, Syracuse, $8,641.44; and Lawrence D. and Annette M. Rex, Ligonier, $5,442.12.
• MAJR Financial Corp. v. Benjamin L. Hursey, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,891.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner v. Shane Arthur, EMS R4F Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $500 due on account, plus court costs.
• American Investment Bank v. James R. and Lisa M. Wood, CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,742 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank One v. Carl and Sandra S. Tuncil, Miami Drive, Warsaw,and National City Mortgage Co. $26,542.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Huntington County Farm Bureau v. Bridget Baxter and Kenneth Fraley, EMS B22 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,500 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Citifinancial Inc. v. Bill G. Hull, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,178.08 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia v. Robert D. Knorr, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,158.34 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. v. Carl and Sandra Tuncil, Miami Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,630.72 due on contract, plus court costs.
• CACV Inc. v. Orvel L. Miller, Pleasant Grove, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,976.98 due on account, plus court costs.
• Mazda American Credit v. Leo and Kathie A. Kenworthy, West Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,534.73 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Joel Holder v. Wesley E. Brechbiel, South East Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a Nov. 19, 1999, incident in which he was battered at Ramada Inn, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest, punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• YBMC Corp. v. Scott and Cynthia Harden, Fort Wayne; Johnny W. and Noi Perkins, Albuquerque, N.M.; and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $4,007.50 due on lien, plus attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. v. Mighty Michael Reid, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,435.04 due on account, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates v. Larry A. and Tammy Behnke, Sue Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,135.37 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court cost.
• Cendant Mortgage Corp. v. Michael T. and Laura C. Stetzel, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $107,352.48 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. v. Kevin J. and Anne L. Wolfe, East Hanna Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $22,972.37 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank v. Mary L. Francis, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral, plus attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff also seeks sale of collateral to satisfy indebtedness.
• Greg and Mike Rostochak, doing business as G&R Landscaping, v. Kenneth McIntosh, Old Road 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,681.53 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Douglas E. and Kathy J. Hougey, North CR 500E, Syracuse, and Bank One. Plaintiff seeks $67,181.32 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Phil Warren, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks orders for Warren to cease using real estate as an automobile graveyard in violation of zoning ordinances, to obtain the necessary improvement location permit and to relocate the camper there in conformance with setback requirements. Plaintiff also seeks that monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• Teachers Credit Union v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, $500 each in attorney fees and court costs: William C. Wobrock, 15th Street, Winona Lake, $3,278.76, and James E. Rose, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $2,634.60.
• Sagamore Insurance Co. v. Merle Kaufman, Kendallville. Plaintiff seeks $4,334.99 due on promissory note, plus interest.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Sandy K. Stiles, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks $6,084.60 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred and attorney fees.
• Brenda Swets and Steven R. Hill v. Julia A. Arrowwood, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for breach of warranty and alleged misrepresentation in the sale of a dog. Plaintiffs also seek an amount for incidental and consequential damages, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Beer
Rachel Beer, Decatur, and Samuel P. Beer, North Price Road, Milford. They were married Jan. 19 1986, and separated in June 2001. There are four minor children.
Hartley
David and Holli Hartley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married June 3, 1999, and separated June 11, 2001. There is one minor child.
Hayden
Edward C. and Alta J. Hayden, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 31, 1987, and separated March 11, 2001. There are two minor children.
Myers
James A. and Debra Myers, North CR 150E, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 4, 1994, and separated June 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Swihart
Ronald L. Swihart, Tippecanoe, and Cathy S. Swihart, South Etna Street, Etna Green. They were married June 14, 1975, and separated May 14, 2001. There are no minor children.
Weaver
Lee G. and Deborah K. Weaver, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. They were married March 5, 1988, and separated June 8, 2001. 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
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Nathan A. Leasure. Plaintiff awarded $33,568.37 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of lien, with possession of manufactured home and sale to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank v. Deb Ann Halfacre. Plaintiff awarded $2,977.62 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Dan R. Harmon. Plaintiff awarded $4,236.30 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Hall & Marose Insurance Agency Inc. v. Alpha Omega Imaging Inc. Plaintiff awarded $8,807.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cliff G. Longsworth, $7,191.88; Robert W. Johnson, $6,860.42; Marino Cacahua, $4,067.41; Patricia C. Yoder, $6,307.33; Todd E. and Angela Kohler, $5,663.91; David L. and Lynn M. Isaacson, $6,907.66; and Wendy C. and Mathew J. Young, $4,691.47.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. James H. Jacobs. Plaintiff awarded $6,360.68 by default.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Brian M. Yoder. Plaintiff awarded $25,135.06 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of lien, with possession of manufactured home and sale to satisfy judgment.
• Beckman Lawson LLP v. David and Joan Abbott. Plaintiff awarded $1,120 by default, plus court costs.
• American Acceptance Co. v. Jason Richard Nellis. Plaintiff awarded $777.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Robin R. May v. Kim and Herman Frauhiger and Whirlpool Quickclean Sales. After a jury trial, judgment was entered in favor of the defendants and against the plaintiff. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs
• Professional Recovery Systems LLC v. Rae Stutzman. Plaintiff awarded $1,802.68 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., v. Katrina M. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $3,034.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Orville E. Drake Jr. Plaintiff awarded $7,091.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Ronald Bjella. Plaintiff awarded $8,952 by default, plus court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Jeanne William, individually and doing business as House of Pain. Plaintiff awarded $6,070.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Josh I. Ogden. Plaintiff awarded $19,252.39 by default, plus interest.
• Household Finance Corp. III v. Jeffrey M. and Patricia A. Drumm and Metropolitan Bank & Trust. Plaintiff awarded $147,918.51 by default against the Drumms, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• YBMC Corp. v. Alfonso and Florence Harris. Plaintiff awarded $4,007.50 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank v. Yolanda M. Polston. Plaintiff awarded $11,181.68 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co. LLC, as assignee of Citibank Visa, v. Claudia K. Archer. Plaintiff awarded $4,082.38 by default. plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Beneficial Finance, v. Jennifer Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $1,491.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Midland Credit Management Inc., as assignee of MBNA, v. Adam Boyer. Plaintiff awarded $2,931.91, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co. LLC v. Guillermo and Marjorie Zuniga. Plaintiff awarded $2,033.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Dwight D. Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $7,853.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank awarded the summary judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Michael R. Stroh and Amy Stroh Gebert, $3,026.35, and William Clyde Kester, $7,201.23.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Jacqueline M. Ibanez, also known as Jacqueline M. Slone, and Jose F. Ibanez.
• Marjorie and Jack Boardman v. Dawn Harris.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Darrell W. and Kathy L. Baker.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Richard R. and Sherry L. Holbrook. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $56 per week in child support. June 1.
• Gregory Allen and Shawnee Lynn Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $196 per week in child support. June 4.
• Kent J. and Michele J. Lindzy. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. June 8.
• Brenda Lee and David Allen Melching. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $131 per week in child support. June 8.
• Willa J. (former name Amburgey) and Arnold B. Pitts. June 15.
• Lane A. Lingofelter and Amy Michelle (former name Compton restored). Custody of couple's minor child and child support to be decided at a later date. June 19.
• Nancy J. and George Danusis. June 25.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Standard Federal Bank v. Mark L. Davis, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $22,855.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Sara Zollinger, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violations. Plaintiff also seeks judgment for attorney fees and court costs.
• Citimortgage Inc. v. Margaret Muchowicz, Wooster Road, Warsaw, and John Muchowicz, East Main Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $40,698.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Market Street Mortgage Corp. v. Robert W. and Wanda S. Hobbs, Lavista Drive, Warsaw, and Advanced Financial Services, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $72,435 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor in interest to Bank United, v. Kenneth B. and Wendy Ledgerwood, North CR 850E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $69,789.16 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Credit Union v. James E. Bach, East CR 550S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $761.91 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Bobby Arnold v. Marc A. Smith, East Putter Place, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 25, 2000, auto accident on South Huntington Street. Plaintiff also requests a trial by jury.
• Robert Carlson v. Victor Reed, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $4,160.24 due on note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Financial Services Inc. v. James L. Pearson, Maye Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,196.21 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Goshen College v. Krista S. Brumbaugh, North Grove Road, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $2,100 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• John and Doreen Burnau, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, v. Kathryn J. Blocher, North Meridian Street, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 10, 2000, auto accident at the driveway of Lakeland Christian Academy, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• EMC Mortgage Corp. v. William M. Whitridge, East Chicago Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $74,556.94 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Carriage Inc., Millersburg, v. Dean R. Johnson, East North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $254,604 for alleged conversion of funds, plus interest; (2) $120,000 for unauthorized transaction, plus interest; and (3) an accounting of the disposition of the funds by Johnson while serving as chief executive officer.
• Star Financial Bank v. Millicent Randall, South CR 500E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,774.29 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Equity One Inc. v. Margaret Wineland, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,831.09 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Rex and Leticia Howell, West Section Street, Claypool, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business ad Beneficial Mortgage Co. Plaintiff seeks $60,210.46 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Raymond and Beth Warren, EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violations.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. David Conley, East CR 225S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violations.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Jane Zorn, Lafayette, Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violation on property at Silver Lake. Plaintiff also seeks compliance with ordinance.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Thelma Compton, East CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks fines to be levied for failure to remedy violation. Plaintiff also seeks compliance with ordinance.
• State of Indiana on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board v. Andrew D. Jervis. Plaintiff seeks $2,924 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Linda and Glen Hughes v. Charles G. Cunningham, West Lakeside Drive, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 30, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and CR 875. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Lynn Ann Geyer and Adam Detwiler, North Second Trail, North Webster, and Charles W. and Margaret L. Lawrance. Plaintiff seeks $105,400 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Michelle L. and Kurt A. Harris, South Bourbon Street, Bourbon, v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Dennis E.Young, South CR 675W, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage suffered in a June 30, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of CR 700W and U.S. 30. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baker
Vincent Baker, North CR 700E, Leesburg, and Yuvonne D. Smith Baker, Irvington, N.J. They were married Aug. 18, 1978, and separated in 1982. There are no minor children.
Belcher
Katina Belcher, North Long Lane, North Manchester, and Charles G. Belcher Jr., East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 12, 2000, and separated May 4, 2001. There is one minor child. This case was moved on a change of venue from Wabash Circuit Court.
Casey
Michelle Casey, West Catholic Street, Pierceton, and Robert Casey, New Albany. They were married Feb. 19, 1994, and separated June 14, 2001. There is one minor child.
Chadwick
Tabitha Chadwick, East CR 200N, Warsaw,and Donald Chadwick Jr., East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married May 1, 1999, and separated June 24, 2001. There are no minor children.
Dargewich
Robert G. Dargewich, Kosciusko County, and Kimberly L. Dargewich, Middlebury. They were married Oct. 16, 1993, and separated June 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Harris
Gaylynn J. Harris, East CR 100S, Pierceton, and Michael Harris, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married April 7, 1993, and separated May 29, 2001. There is one minor child.
Harvey
Greg and Julie A. Harvey, Bishop Street, Syracuse. They were married May 27, 1992, and separated June 7, 2001. There is one minor child.
Himes
Karyn L. Himes, South CR 1000W, Claypool, and Gary L. Himes, Birdview Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 10, 1994, and separated Feb. 7, 2001. There are no minor children.
Hughes
Marcia J. Hughes, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and Todd D. Hughes, Merriam, Kan. They were married Dec. 16, 1995, and separated April 11, 1997. There are no minor children.
Johnson
Susan Rose Johnson, South Higbee Street, Milford, and Gary Lee Johnson, East Blacks Court North, North Webster. They were married Sept. 18, 1993, and separated May 19, 2001. There is one minor child.
Miller
Gary Miller, Kosciusko County, and Jody L. Miller, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Dec. 17, 1978, and separated June 6, 2001. There are no minor children.
Ogden
Douglas A. Ogden, Country Club Road, Warsaw, and G. Terri Ogden, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 29, 1999, and separated in July 2000. There are no minor children.
Ort
Jessica and Jason Ort, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 22, 1998, and separated June 12, 2001. There are two minor children.
Pennington
Ashley Pennington, Ind. 25S, Warsaw, and Melinda C. Pennington, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 9, 1995, and separated June 9, 2001. There are no minor children.
Slone
Charity S. Slone, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw, and Michael Slone, South Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 16, 1995, and separated April 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Smith
Kristen Elizabeth Smith, East CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Michael Ray Smith, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 14, 1989, and separated Sept. 9, 2000. There are two minor children.
Vickery
Judy A. Vickery, East Calhoun Street, Claypool, and Robert L. Vickery, Claypool. They were married April 15, 1967, and separated March 9, 2001. There are no minor children.
Annulment
Fussle/Freeman
Stephen Fussle, Warsaw, and Melody Grace Freeman, Provo, Utah. They were married Feb. 23, 2001, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Clark
Annette and Jeff Clark, Hilltop Circle, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 11, 1984, and separated June 7, 2001. There are three minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Cargill Inc. - Nutrena Feed Division v. Mike Fishburn, doing business as Mike Fishburn Farms. Plaintiff awarded $35,461.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Robert G. and Kimberly L. Dargewich. Plaintiff awarded $63,602.80 by default, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Stanz Foodservice Inc. v. Gordy's Sub Pubs Inc. Plaintiff awarded $12,087.75 by default, plus court costs.
• National Tax Assistance Corp. v. Louis L. and Frances L. Van Doren, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• Saul & Co. v. Mark A. Hamilton, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• American General Finance v. Gene L. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $10,081.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Allison Stavedahl. Plaintiff awarded $5,003.16, plus interest.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Lester V. and Mary K., Baxter and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff awarded $76,107.76 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Saul & Co. v. Clyde F. and Delta A. Yazel, et al.
• Brittiany A. Lindzy, a minor by her next friends, Kent and Michelle Lindzy, v. Warsaw Community Schools.
• Ellis G. and Patricia H. Hygema v. Robert C. and Beverly A. Leiter and Bowers Builders Inc.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Alan and Barbara Kramer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Aaron and Allison Stavedahl.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Wendy R. (former name Griffith restored) and Kenneth W. Brown. June 5.
• Tracy L. and John D. Moore. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 6.
• Dorthy I. and Stanley O. Moore. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. June 6.
• Electra J. and Douglas D. Clingerman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 every two weeks for child support. June 11.
• Amy and Mike Dixon. June 12.
• John D. and Angela K. McGarvey. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $197.77 per week in child support. June 15.
• Debra J. and Randy K. Lewallen. June 18.
• Elisabeth J. and Roger A. Fitzpatrick Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father order to pay $136 per week in child support. June 19.
• Robert L. and Mary Beth Shelton. June 20.
• Kenneth J. and Mary L. Moore. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 20.
• Stanley E. and Barbara A. Hudson. June 20.
• Melissa Lynn and Joseph Edward McNeely. June 20.
• Nicole E. (former name Mallane restored) and Robert Tharp. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $58 per week in child support. June 21.
• Janet Suzanne (former name Poe restored) and Curtis Brian Collins. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 22.
• Mary Ellen and Simon Leroy Hershberger. June 22.
• O. Thomas and Eleanor Thompson Carter. June 22.
• Amanda (former name Howard restored) and Josh Manns. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 25.
Other Action
• Jason F. Sizemore's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for commercial or business purposes only.
• Ronald Chris Hurley's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for commercial or business, child visitation and rehabilitation purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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