Times-Union Court News 07-11-2000
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Fred Joseph LaSalle, 40, and Lisa Ann Eschmann, 40, both of Coppell, Texas.
• Joseph Andrew Runyon, 28, and Tisha Sian Bame, 28, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Melvin L. Heeter, 31, and Wendy Kay Wagoner, 28, both of Ind. 25S, Warsaw.
• Brent Fitzgerald Cox, 21, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake, and Charise Elon Prater, 16, South County Farm Road, Claypool.
• Nathan Bernard Shoemaker, 23, North CR 675E, North Webster, and Krista Lynn Freeman, 22, North Waco Point, Syracuse.
• Brian Scott Welling, 23, and Melinda Anne Conley, 22, East CR 450, Warsaw.
• Robert L. McDonough, 29, South CR 750W, Claypool, and Joy L. Bucher, 32, Lakeshore Drive, Akron.
• Quentin Steven Blackford, 21, North Thayer Street, Bourbon, and Melissa Ann Whitley, 21, West Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw.
• Russ Matthew Geer, 23, and Paula Marie Fitzpatrick, 23, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Nicholas Andrew Meadows, 19, and Chasity Nicole Harding, 18, both of South CR 600W, Mentone.
• Robert Christopher Kelsey, 20, and Paula Michelle Lopez, 20, both of South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Joshua Devon Wood, 22, and Tara Lynn Turner, 19, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Michael E. Scott, 43, and Lisa L. Burkett, 31, both of Leesburg.
• Andrew Clifford Scholl, 20, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Bobbi Karen Wildman, 20, Park Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Bernardo Aguilera, 28, and Yolanda Uribe, 35, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Ken Thomas Jackson, 21, Roseville, Mich., and Jill Ann Wise, 21, Ind. 25W, Mentone.
• Scott Dylan Newman, 24, and Casey Waine Frey, 25, both of Rozella Road, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Lee Helmuth, 23, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Amy Michelle Doron, 22 East CR 350N, Warsaw.
• Chad Eric Knutson, 24, and Jill Marie Smith, 27, both of Urbana, Ill.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Teresa Lisenbee vs. Raymond Taylor. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Helvey & Associates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John and Glenda L. Ervin, $616.90; David E. and Lisa R. Watts, $1,012.26; and Susan J. Blackburn, $577.31.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stephanie A. Tate, $2,825.38; Terry N. Erhart, $2,991.28; and Justin Lindzy, $3,000.
• Oakwood Foundation vs. John Torgesen. Plaintiff awarded $315.42.
• Advance America awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Diane Hatch, $253; Cindi E. Method, $318; Michael L. Elkins, $368; and Jacqueline Warren, $368.
• Lloyd Holderman Jr. vs. Daryle L. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $550.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robyn Kellermann, $242.41; Mary Miller, $352.71; Becky Jackson, $173.55; Jodi Molle, $92.35; Carolyn Stump, $74.36; Melissa J. Null, $146.20; and Carl Senders Sr. and Susan McCoy, $181.90.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lori Shambarger, $145; Genalla J. McPeak, $443; James A. Landry, $445; Diana L. Hamilton, $145; Kathy McElroy, $124.70; Renee L. and Jeff Wheeler, $770; Laurie and Todd Landry, $440; David and Rebecca Devore, $367; Heather and Joe Slone, $326; Rachael and Clyde Hamilton, $499.40;
Also, Sandra Blaising, judgment; and Richard and Debra J. England, $210.80.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Russell Alan Smith, $674.82; Norma Davis Whetten, $932.32; Tena Walter, $955.73; Mary A. Papke Bragg, $791.61; Dallas Kimes, $1,377.10; Lowell R. Moore, $115.11; Tammy Brown, $189.40; Robert Guy, $1,138.42; Casey and Danielle Miller, $257.63; Jamie and Jennifer Bulick, $538.75;
Also, Silvia Diaz, $145.78; Todd and Wendy Jo Schoettmer, $1,377.48; Douglas Stump, $898.31; Terry L. Cassidy, $274.70; Scott Thomas Shanes, $334.02; Janet S. Ream, $353.94; and Jared A. and Danielle Van Ness, $250.01.
• Sagamore Insurance Co. vs. John Medley. Plaintiff awarded $709.
• United Farm Family Insurance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Johnna Kae Rainwater, $942.79, and Teresa Ann York Weaver and Justin York, $634.24.
• Carolyn Gakstatter vs. Buddy and Juanita Reel. Plaintiff awarded $1,595.
• Betty Aust vs. Tony and Rebecca Overlander. Plaintiff awarded $1,452.09.
• Jan Bone vs. Russell A. and Victoria Smith. Plaintiff awarded $820.49.
• North Webster Daycare Center awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Diane Floriana, $231, and April Walker, $589.
• Michael J. May vs. Ken McDonough. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• Danny Amburgey vs. John ad Roberta Stone. Plaintiff awarded $937.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Matt Trier and Melissa Armey, $1,500; Shawn and Teresa Bradley, $1,300; and Michael Newsome, $244.24.
• Walter Blackburn vs. Billy Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $1,727.75.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Gurd, $632.09; Allen and Sherry Jeckert, $230; and Jean and Victor Hopkins, $473.37.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. Plaintiff awarded Samuel Alcala, $174.67; Michael and Brenda Baker, $438.17; Steven R. and Nancy Begley, $396.51; Michael Black, $192.23; Terry Bowser, $6.34; Scott Coffman, $829.78; Orville and Donna Erhart, $79.14; and Joshua S. Foreman, $468.08.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amy L. and Donald J. Curry, $3,024.44; Patricia L. Wolford, $1,738.69; and Patricia L. Wolford, $1,124.73.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clarence Richardson, $110.93; Randy Miller, $590.13; Marc Kneller, $220.86; Roger and Jackie Voirol, $21.35; and Dan and Terri John, $176.75.
• Bryon J. Berry. vs. Carl W. Hooks Jr. Plaintiff awarded $348.48.
• Doc Miller's Fish & Seafood vs. Neal Oswald. Plaintiff awarded $342.65.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. vs. Violet Malott. Plaintiff awarded $73.15.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. vs. Melissa M. Francis. Plaintiff awarded $54.78.
• John Hall vs. Robert Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Barbara Farmer, $1,086.42, and Cindy Greenwood, $639.
• Rentway vs. Rick and Brenda Gilley. Plaintiff awarded $937.
• Plummer & Co. Inc. vs. Joseph O. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $424.19.
• Ray E. Plummer vs. Joseph O. and Heather Slone. Plaintiff awarded $747.79.
• Ray E. Earle vs. Lewis Wagoner. Plaintiff awarded $1,690.
• Gordon Secor vs. Lester Miller Plaintiff awarded $1,464.45.
• Warsaw Band Boosters vs. Sande Zorn. Plaintiff awarded $359.25.
• Safe-Way Door vs. Rusty Rowland. Plaintiff awarded $1,386.33.
• David C. Kolbe vs. Richard Foreman. Plaintiff awarded $983.62.
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 June; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at a victim's impact panel session; and license restricted 180 days was Rebecca Bentley, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at a victim's impact panel session; and license restricted 180 days was Frank Larue, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at a victim's impact panel session; and license restricted 180 days was John Brooks, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at a victim's impact panel session; and license restricted 180 days was Marissa Handley, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $219 in January; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 353 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 90 days was Dennis Seffens, Warsaw.
Fined $231 in December; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 359 days were suspended for probation; ordered to complete an alcohol abuse evaluation at Bowen Center and to attend a victim's impact panel session; and license suspended 90 days was Brian J. Miller, Cromwell.
Fined $100 in July 1999; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended; and license suspended 180 days was Tasha Evans, Milford.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June and license suspended 180 days was Greg Ramos, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in May was Rafael Olivares, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Pedro Deleon, Mentone.
Expired Interim Plate - Judgment (court costs only) and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Juan Tecaxco, 25, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Check Deception - Fined $100 in June and ability to register vehicle suspended for 180 days was Brad Canfield, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Carlie Shaffer, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May were Jorge Granados, 20, Warsaw, and Jakim Wilson, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in April and license suspended for 60 days was Gregorio Ramos, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in April and ordered to serve 10 days in jail if fine isn't paid was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Eugenio Linanes, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Ricky Allen, 38, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May was Parnell Peconga, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May and license suspended 180 days was Marvin Farmer, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $100 in April and sentenced to one year in jail was Sandra Knepper, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in April and sentenced to one year in jail was Weston Wilson, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in April and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Eric Hanlon, Warsaw.
Fined $500 in February and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Davey Prater, Claypool.
Intimidation - Fined $200 in January and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Christopher Harmon, Warsaw.
Assisting A Criminal - Fined $250 in December was David Keough, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were James I. Brosius, 28, Winona Lake; Jose Romero, 20, Warsaw; Jason A. Robbins, 21, Warsaw; Shannon M. Grube, 25, Akron; Doris J. Hall, 40, Rochester; Fred G. Zolman, 53, Pierceton; Helen L. Jones, 47, Warsaw; Deanne R. Colbert, 17, Etna Green; Michael J. Francis, 23, Mentone; Matthew A. Osbeck, 16, Warsaw; Rafael Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw; and Donald P. Williams, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Amanda L. Alberti, 21, Milford; Dale M. Jackson, 17, Warsaw; and Eric D. Carnes, 17, Burket.
Fined $27 in April was Brandy A. Brown, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in January was John T. Hall, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June were Nathan L. Howett, 25, Warsaw; Wesley E. Weaver, 18, Claypool; Joseph S. Anuta, 16, Warsaw; Kyle L. Wilbert, 20, Warsaw; Shawn L. Aguilar, 21, Warsaw; Adam S. Poe, 16, Pierceton; Robert M. Suedhoff, 43, Syracuse; Mark A. Hoppus, 16, Winona Lake; Dawn S. Engelberth, 36, Winona Lake; Pamela S. Waugh, 51, Pierceton; Feliciano Herrera, 29, Winona Lake; Sarah M. Creps, 16, Pierceton; Andrea L. Henemyer, 21, Warsaw; Michael L. Stover, 18, Warsaw; and Brian N. Slusser, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February was Stephen E. Cartwright, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Glen L. Miller, 70, Larwill; Roxanne T. Whalen, 31, Pierceton; Phillip A. Engle, 38, North Manchester; and Julie R. Shaw, 21, Claypool.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June were Micah S. Freeman, 17, Warsaw; Mark A. Snyder, 34, Warsaw; and Jerry L. Shultz, 59, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in June was Rafael Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June were Keith D. Fisher, 60, Syracuse; Christopher J. Bornman, 37, Cromwell; Barbara E. Heimbach, 34, Warsaw; Nathan R. Hodorek, 18, Warsaw; and Rafael Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Margrett A. Wells, 28, Syracuse, and Robert W. Haller, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Anthony J. Criswell, 20, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was Jamie L. Charles, 21, Mentone.
Operating A Mo-Ped Without A Helmet - Fined $7 in June was Michael J. Poe, 15, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Left - Fined $7 in June was Jose A. Malagon, 25, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June were Robert W. de Somer, 34, Warsaw, and Antonio Rivera, 22, Winona Lake.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Jason P. Halsey, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in in April was Anthony J. Criswell, 20, Milford.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in June was Jason P. Halsey, 25, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Donnell J. Reed, 23, Silver Lake.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in June was Fred G. Zolman, 53, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Margrett A. Wells, 28, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April was Christopher M. Harmon, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Anthony J. Criswell, 20, Milford.
Fined $25 in March was James R. Fennessy, 17, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in March was Ryan M. Weaver, 23, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in February was Ronald A. Kitt, 20, Warsaw.
Improper U-Turn - Fined $7 in January was Max R. Wray, 42, North Webster.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was Cory M. Sterk, 21, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Glen L. Miller, 70, Larwill; Katie L. Fruit, 20, Pierceton; Kyle L. Wilbert, 20, Warsaw; Mario A. Reinso, 55, Winona Lake; Sarah L. Kellogg, 35, Warsaw; Jaried H. Allen, 17, Warsaw; Todd Allen, 27, Warsaw; Michelle M. Hoover, 32, Syracuse; Roxanne M. Rose, 19, Syracuse; and Jackie M. Sheline, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in May were Shae M. Latour, 17, Syracuse; and Kathy S. Brock, 19, Tippecanoe.
Fined $20 in February was Stephen E. Cartwright, 20, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (June) Cheyenne Ritenour, Warsaw; Jarvis Shepherd, Mentone; Charity Duzan, Warsaw (three counts); (May) Cheyenne Ritenour, Warsaw; (April) Cheyenne Ritenour, Warsaw (nine counts); Carl Duncan, Rochester; (August) Rodney Bates, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - (June) Adora Harmon, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (June) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (April) Ismael Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Driving While Intoxication - (October) Jeffery Zoll, Warsaw.
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) Andrew J. Peters, 16, Pierceton; Ryan S. Vancuren, 18, Leesburg; Dixie L. Espinoza, 47, Warsaw; (May) Alan D. Rensberger, 19, Akron.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Conseco Finance Servicing, formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Juan J. Coronado, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $17,742.58 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Joannie M. Halsey, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $4,917.09; and Mary L. Hamilton-Trueblood, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $8,148.20.
• Lake City Bank vs. Emma L. Sigrist Trust, Dickerhoff Electric Inc. and Otis R. Bowen Center. Plaintiff seeks amounts due on agreements, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgages, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank vs. Joseph L. Stamper, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,061.45 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Melissa Webb, South Bend, $2,293.26, and Tina Marrufo, North Dogleg Drive, Syracuse, $1,563.34.
• Ryan Michael Scott vs. Interventions Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in May 1997 while in the care of the defendant.
• John Deere Consumer Products Inc. vs. Jack D. Boyer, doing business as Boyer's Lawn & Garden Center, South Main Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $5,323.65 due on account, plus costs incurred, attorney fees, interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Butler
Jenny Butler, Columbia City, and Robert Butler, South Maple Street, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 19, 1992, and separated May 16, 2000. There are three minor children.
Timmons
Janet and Gregory A. Timmons, North Branch Street, Syracuse. They were married June 4, 1983, and separated June 15, 2000. 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
• Indiana Receivables Inc. vs. Judy Depalma, also known as Judith E. Seeley, and Mark Depalma. Plaintiff awarded $5,944.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Lisa L. Downey, $4,639.64, and Jared A. Van Ness, $5,309.14.
by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Green & Cates vs. Marek A. Jarski. Plaintiff awarded $6,077.98, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Jimmy D. Lisenbee. Plaintiff awarded $3,044.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John M. and June Murray vs. Virgil and Geraldine Scher, Huntington. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to a portion of real estate in Point Yellow Banks located under the foundation or overhang of plaintiffs' residence and removal of the structure constructed on their real estate, plus court costs.
• Brooks Construction Co. Inc. vs. Paramount Homes Inc., Syracuse, and Joe Hagar, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,885 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Ronnie and Brenda J. Whitaker, East CR 500S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $19,943.27 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bradley
Beulah Bradley, Kosciusko County, and Rickey Bradley, Claypool. They were married Feb. 13, 1993, and separated May 26, 2000. There are no minor children.
Brown
Todd Brown, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Tracy Brown, South Sherman Street, Warsaw. They were married March 21, 1994, and separated June 25, 2000. There are two minor children.
Burns
Lenny W. Burns, East Seneca Lane, Cromwell, and Stella M. Burns, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 8, 1993, and separated June 9, 2000. There are no minor children.
Collins
Janet Suzanne Collins, South West Channel Road, Warsaw, and Curtis Brian Collins, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1998, and separated June 11, 2000. There is one minor child.
Deckys
Robbie Renee Deckys, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, and Robert Charles Deckys, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married May 3, 1999, and separated March 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Dunkin
Geneva Dunkin, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and David L. Dunkin, Peru. They were married Aug. 23, 1997, and separated Nov. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Eby
Beth A. Eby, West Catholic Street, Pierceton, and Michael L. Eby, East Defreese Road, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 29, 1998, and separated Feb. 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Nellans
Rebecca A. Nellans, Kosciusko County, and Randy R. Nellans, North Broadway Street, Mentone. They were married Sept. 25, 1999, and separated June 29, 2000. There are no minor children.
Phillips
Michelle Rena Phillips, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw, and Willie J. Phillips, Clinic Court, Warsaw. They were married May 7, 1999, and separated June 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Stengel
Tiffany Stengel, Seneca Lane, Cromwell, and Richard Lee Stengel Jr., U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 15, 1998, and separated June 12, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Richard W. Painter, et al. Plaintiff awarded $94,034.69 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Julie A. Larson, $868.92, and Deborah K. Bogner, $1,762.
• American General Finance vs. Pete A. O'Connell. Plaintiff awarded $2,936.08, plus court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Lola Vires. Plaintiff awarded $7,326.97 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• United Credit Union vs. Jane and Ken Meeks. Plaintiff awarded $2,770.68, plus court costs.
• Keybank/NA vs. Christopher and Margaret Owens, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $88,390.03, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. vs. Jason A. and Elizabeth Ann Krause. Plaintiff awarded $76,431.24 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana vs. Plantation Homes Inc.; Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc.; Phillip L. Charais; Bombardier Capital Inc.; Associates Housing Finance, LLC; Deutsche Financial Services Corp; and Manhattan Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff awarded partial summary judgment of $1,806,615.53 against Plantation Homes Inc. and Charais, $1,789,017.50 against Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc. and $60,523.34 in attorneys' fees and expenses against Plantation Homes Inc., Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc. and Charais. Possession of collateral granted to receiver, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Nappanee Conservation Club Inc. vs. John R., Teresa R., Justin and Trentin Elliott; Terry D. and Cheryl K. Beach; and Jeri Beth and Ryan Hudson. This case is dismissed as to the Elliotts and the Beaches.
• City of Warsaw Plan Commission vs. C-Store Marketing Inc., an Indiana Corp., et al.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• ITT Hartford, as subrogee of Bowen Engineering Corp., and Bowen Engineering Corp. vs. Refinite Water Conditioning Co., AB Young Co. Inc., DeZurik Corp. and General Signal Mfg. Corp.
• Tina Marrufo vs. Kosciusko Community Hospital Inc.
• Marilyn Campbell vs. Illinois Farmers Insurance Co.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc., doing business as Ramada Plaza Hotel, vs. Grand Tours Inc.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Jerry L. Miller, et al. This case is dismissed as to the city of Warsaw only.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. David M. and Sandra Adams.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Sherwood Harrison, et al. This case is dismissed as to city of Warsaw only.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Terrence Andrew and Laurie Renee Krise. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $225 per week in child support. June 26.
• Dianna Lynn (former name Ragon restored) and Frank J. Hendrickson. June 27.
• Karen A. (former name Dove restored) and Chad A. Goble. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $86 per week in child support. June 29.
• Keith and Loree M. Lemler. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 29.
• Judith A. (former name Miller restored) and Gary L. Minnick. June 29.
• Kristi L. and Donald E. Smith. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. June 30.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Joseph E. and Rebecca J. Books.
• Reggie D. and Bonnie Shepherd.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Renee Hauptli, 71815 CR 21, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,220. Debts: $56,793.
• Cynthia Madsen, 204 E. Fourth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,950. Debts: $20,850.
• Debora Salyers, 515 S. Indiana St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,073. Debts: $30,429.
• James Shuster and Sheri Shuster, also known as Sheri Pierce, 4063 W. CR 100S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $80,483. Debts: $104,560.
• Eustolio and Sherry Zuniga, 911 E. Clark St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $65,516. Debts: $81,778.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Fred Joseph LaSalle, 40, and Lisa Ann Eschmann, 40, both of Coppell, Texas.
• Joseph Andrew Runyon, 28, and Tisha Sian Bame, 28, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Melvin L. Heeter, 31, and Wendy Kay Wagoner, 28, both of Ind. 25S, Warsaw.
• Brent Fitzgerald Cox, 21, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake, and Charise Elon Prater, 16, South County Farm Road, Claypool.
• Nathan Bernard Shoemaker, 23, North CR 675E, North Webster, and Krista Lynn Freeman, 22, North Waco Point, Syracuse.
• Brian Scott Welling, 23, and Melinda Anne Conley, 22, East CR 450, Warsaw.
• Robert L. McDonough, 29, South CR 750W, Claypool, and Joy L. Bucher, 32, Lakeshore Drive, Akron.
• Quentin Steven Blackford, 21, North Thayer Street, Bourbon, and Melissa Ann Whitley, 21, West Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw.
• Russ Matthew Geer, 23, and Paula Marie Fitzpatrick, 23, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Nicholas Andrew Meadows, 19, and Chasity Nicole Harding, 18, both of South CR 600W, Mentone.
• Robert Christopher Kelsey, 20, and Paula Michelle Lopez, 20, both of South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Joshua Devon Wood, 22, and Tara Lynn Turner, 19, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Michael E. Scott, 43, and Lisa L. Burkett, 31, both of Leesburg.
• Andrew Clifford Scholl, 20, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Bobbi Karen Wildman, 20, Park Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Bernardo Aguilera, 28, and Yolanda Uribe, 35, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Ken Thomas Jackson, 21, Roseville, Mich., and Jill Ann Wise, 21, Ind. 25W, Mentone.
• Scott Dylan Newman, 24, and Casey Waine Frey, 25, both of Rozella Road, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Lee Helmuth, 23, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Amy Michelle Doron, 22 East CR 350N, Warsaw.
• Chad Eric Knutson, 24, and Jill Marie Smith, 27, both of Urbana, Ill.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Teresa Lisenbee vs. Raymond Taylor. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Helvey & Associates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John and Glenda L. Ervin, $616.90; David E. and Lisa R. Watts, $1,012.26; and Susan J. Blackburn, $577.31.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stephanie A. Tate, $2,825.38; Terry N. Erhart, $2,991.28; and Justin Lindzy, $3,000.
• Oakwood Foundation vs. John Torgesen. Plaintiff awarded $315.42.
• Advance America awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Diane Hatch, $253; Cindi E. Method, $318; Michael L. Elkins, $368; and Jacqueline Warren, $368.
• Lloyd Holderman Jr. vs. Daryle L. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $550.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robyn Kellermann, $242.41; Mary Miller, $352.71; Becky Jackson, $173.55; Jodi Molle, $92.35; Carolyn Stump, $74.36; Melissa J. Null, $146.20; and Carl Senders Sr. and Susan McCoy, $181.90.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lori Shambarger, $145; Genalla J. McPeak, $443; James A. Landry, $445; Diana L. Hamilton, $145; Kathy McElroy, $124.70; Renee L. and Jeff Wheeler, $770; Laurie and Todd Landry, $440; David and Rebecca Devore, $367; Heather and Joe Slone, $326; Rachael and Clyde Hamilton, $499.40;
Also, Sandra Blaising, judgment; and Richard and Debra J. England, $210.80.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Russell Alan Smith, $674.82; Norma Davis Whetten, $932.32; Tena Walter, $955.73; Mary A. Papke Bragg, $791.61; Dallas Kimes, $1,377.10; Lowell R. Moore, $115.11; Tammy Brown, $189.40; Robert Guy, $1,138.42; Casey and Danielle Miller, $257.63; Jamie and Jennifer Bulick, $538.75;
Also, Silvia Diaz, $145.78; Todd and Wendy Jo Schoettmer, $1,377.48; Douglas Stump, $898.31; Terry L. Cassidy, $274.70; Scott Thomas Shanes, $334.02; Janet S. Ream, $353.94; and Jared A. and Danielle Van Ness, $250.01.
• Sagamore Insurance Co. vs. John Medley. Plaintiff awarded $709.
• United Farm Family Insurance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Johnna Kae Rainwater, $942.79, and Teresa Ann York Weaver and Justin York, $634.24.
• Carolyn Gakstatter vs. Buddy and Juanita Reel. Plaintiff awarded $1,595.
• Betty Aust vs. Tony and Rebecca Overlander. Plaintiff awarded $1,452.09.
• Jan Bone vs. Russell A. and Victoria Smith. Plaintiff awarded $820.49.
• North Webster Daycare Center awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Diane Floriana, $231, and April Walker, $589.
• Michael J. May vs. Ken McDonough. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• Danny Amburgey vs. John ad Roberta Stone. Plaintiff awarded $937.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Matt Trier and Melissa Armey, $1,500; Shawn and Teresa Bradley, $1,300; and Michael Newsome, $244.24.
• Walter Blackburn vs. Billy Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $1,727.75.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Gurd, $632.09; Allen and Sherry Jeckert, $230; and Jean and Victor Hopkins, $473.37.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. Plaintiff awarded Samuel Alcala, $174.67; Michael and Brenda Baker, $438.17; Steven R. and Nancy Begley, $396.51; Michael Black, $192.23; Terry Bowser, $6.34; Scott Coffman, $829.78; Orville and Donna Erhart, $79.14; and Joshua S. Foreman, $468.08.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amy L. and Donald J. Curry, $3,024.44; Patricia L. Wolford, $1,738.69; and Patricia L. Wolford, $1,124.73.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clarence Richardson, $110.93; Randy Miller, $590.13; Marc Kneller, $220.86; Roger and Jackie Voirol, $21.35; and Dan and Terri John, $176.75.
• Bryon J. Berry. vs. Carl W. Hooks Jr. Plaintiff awarded $348.48.
• Doc Miller's Fish & Seafood vs. Neal Oswald. Plaintiff awarded $342.65.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. vs. Violet Malott. Plaintiff awarded $73.15.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. vs. Melissa M. Francis. Plaintiff awarded $54.78.
• John Hall vs. Robert Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Barbara Farmer, $1,086.42, and Cindy Greenwood, $639.
• Rentway vs. Rick and Brenda Gilley. Plaintiff awarded $937.
• Plummer & Co. Inc. vs. Joseph O. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $424.19.
• Ray E. Plummer vs. Joseph O. and Heather Slone. Plaintiff awarded $747.79.
• Ray E. Earle vs. Lewis Wagoner. Plaintiff awarded $1,690.
• Gordon Secor vs. Lester Miller Plaintiff awarded $1,464.45.
• Warsaw Band Boosters vs. Sande Zorn. Plaintiff awarded $359.25.
• Safe-Way Door vs. Rusty Rowland. Plaintiff awarded $1,386.33.
• David C. Kolbe vs. Richard Foreman. Plaintiff awarded $983.62.
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 June; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at a victim's impact panel session; and license restricted 180 days was Rebecca Bentley, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at a victim's impact panel session; and license restricted 180 days was Frank Larue, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at a victim's impact panel session; and license restricted 180 days was John Brooks, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at a victim's impact panel session; and license restricted 180 days was Marissa Handley, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $219 in January; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 353 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 90 days was Dennis Seffens, Warsaw.
Fined $231 in December; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 359 days were suspended for probation; ordered to complete an alcohol abuse evaluation at Bowen Center and to attend a victim's impact panel session; and license suspended 90 days was Brian J. Miller, Cromwell.
Fined $100 in July 1999; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended; and license suspended 180 days was Tasha Evans, Milford.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June and license suspended 180 days was Greg Ramos, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in May was Rafael Olivares, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Pedro Deleon, Mentone.
Expired Interim Plate - Judgment (court costs only) and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Juan Tecaxco, 25, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Check Deception - Fined $100 in June and ability to register vehicle suspended for 180 days was Brad Canfield, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Carlie Shaffer, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May were Jorge Granados, 20, Warsaw, and Jakim Wilson, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in April and license suspended for 60 days was Gregorio Ramos, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in April and ordered to serve 10 days in jail if fine isn't paid was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Eugenio Linanes, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Ricky Allen, 38, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May was Parnell Peconga, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May and license suspended 180 days was Marvin Farmer, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $100 in April and sentenced to one year in jail was Sandra Knepper, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in April and sentenced to one year in jail was Weston Wilson, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in April and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Eric Hanlon, Warsaw.
Fined $500 in February and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Davey Prater, Claypool.
Intimidation - Fined $200 in January and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Christopher Harmon, Warsaw.
Assisting A Criminal - Fined $250 in December was David Keough, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were James I. Brosius, 28, Winona Lake; Jose Romero, 20, Warsaw; Jason A. Robbins, 21, Warsaw; Shannon M. Grube, 25, Akron; Doris J. Hall, 40, Rochester; Fred G. Zolman, 53, Pierceton; Helen L. Jones, 47, Warsaw; Deanne R. Colbert, 17, Etna Green; Michael J. Francis, 23, Mentone; Matthew A. Osbeck, 16, Warsaw; Rafael Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw; and Donald P. Williams, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Amanda L. Alberti, 21, Milford; Dale M. Jackson, 17, Warsaw; and Eric D. Carnes, 17, Burket.
Fined $27 in April was Brandy A. Brown, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in January was John T. Hall, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June were Nathan L. Howett, 25, Warsaw; Wesley E. Weaver, 18, Claypool; Joseph S. Anuta, 16, Warsaw; Kyle L. Wilbert, 20, Warsaw; Shawn L. Aguilar, 21, Warsaw; Adam S. Poe, 16, Pierceton; Robert M. Suedhoff, 43, Syracuse; Mark A. Hoppus, 16, Winona Lake; Dawn S. Engelberth, 36, Winona Lake; Pamela S. Waugh, 51, Pierceton; Feliciano Herrera, 29, Winona Lake; Sarah M. Creps, 16, Pierceton; Andrea L. Henemyer, 21, Warsaw; Michael L. Stover, 18, Warsaw; and Brian N. Slusser, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February was Stephen E. Cartwright, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Glen L. Miller, 70, Larwill; Roxanne T. Whalen, 31, Pierceton; Phillip A. Engle, 38, North Manchester; and Julie R. Shaw, 21, Claypool.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June were Micah S. Freeman, 17, Warsaw; Mark A. Snyder, 34, Warsaw; and Jerry L. Shultz, 59, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in June was Rafael Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June were Keith D. Fisher, 60, Syracuse; Christopher J. Bornman, 37, Cromwell; Barbara E. Heimbach, 34, Warsaw; Nathan R. Hodorek, 18, Warsaw; and Rafael Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Margrett A. Wells, 28, Syracuse, and Robert W. Haller, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Anthony J. Criswell, 20, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was Jamie L. Charles, 21, Mentone.
Operating A Mo-Ped Without A Helmet - Fined $7 in June was Michael J. Poe, 15, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Left - Fined $7 in June was Jose A. Malagon, 25, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June were Robert W. de Somer, 34, Warsaw, and Antonio Rivera, 22, Winona Lake.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Jason P. Halsey, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in in April was Anthony J. Criswell, 20, Milford.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in June was Jason P. Halsey, 25, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Donnell J. Reed, 23, Silver Lake.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in June was Fred G. Zolman, 53, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Margrett A. Wells, 28, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April was Christopher M. Harmon, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Anthony J. Criswell, 20, Milford.
Fined $25 in March was James R. Fennessy, 17, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in March was Ryan M. Weaver, 23, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in February was Ronald A. Kitt, 20, Warsaw.
Improper U-Turn - Fined $7 in January was Max R. Wray, 42, North Webster.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was Cory M. Sterk, 21, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Glen L. Miller, 70, Larwill; Katie L. Fruit, 20, Pierceton; Kyle L. Wilbert, 20, Warsaw; Mario A. Reinso, 55, Winona Lake; Sarah L. Kellogg, 35, Warsaw; Jaried H. Allen, 17, Warsaw; Todd Allen, 27, Warsaw; Michelle M. Hoover, 32, Syracuse; Roxanne M. Rose, 19, Syracuse; and Jackie M. Sheline, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in May were Shae M. Latour, 17, Syracuse; and Kathy S. Brock, 19, Tippecanoe.
Fined $20 in February was Stephen E. Cartwright, 20, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (June) Cheyenne Ritenour, Warsaw; Jarvis Shepherd, Mentone; Charity Duzan, Warsaw (three counts); (May) Cheyenne Ritenour, Warsaw; (April) Cheyenne Ritenour, Warsaw (nine counts); Carl Duncan, Rochester; (August) Rodney Bates, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - (June) Adora Harmon, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (June) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (April) Ismael Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Driving While Intoxication - (October) Jeffery Zoll, Warsaw.
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) Andrew J. Peters, 16, Pierceton; Ryan S. Vancuren, 18, Leesburg; Dixie L. Espinoza, 47, Warsaw; (May) Alan D. Rensberger, 19, Akron.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Conseco Finance Servicing, formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Juan J. Coronado, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $17,742.58 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Joannie M. Halsey, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $4,917.09; and Mary L. Hamilton-Trueblood, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $8,148.20.
• Lake City Bank vs. Emma L. Sigrist Trust, Dickerhoff Electric Inc. and Otis R. Bowen Center. Plaintiff seeks amounts due on agreements, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgages, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank vs. Joseph L. Stamper, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,061.45 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Melissa Webb, South Bend, $2,293.26, and Tina Marrufo, North Dogleg Drive, Syracuse, $1,563.34.
• Ryan Michael Scott vs. Interventions Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in May 1997 while in the care of the defendant.
• John Deere Consumer Products Inc. vs. Jack D. Boyer, doing business as Boyer's Lawn & Garden Center, South Main Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $5,323.65 due on account, plus costs incurred, attorney fees, interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Butler
Jenny Butler, Columbia City, and Robert Butler, South Maple Street, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 19, 1992, and separated May 16, 2000. There are three minor children.
Timmons
Janet and Gregory A. Timmons, North Branch Street, Syracuse. They were married June 4, 1983, and separated June 15, 2000. 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
• Indiana Receivables Inc. vs. Judy Depalma, also known as Judith E. Seeley, and Mark Depalma. Plaintiff awarded $5,944.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Lisa L. Downey, $4,639.64, and Jared A. Van Ness, $5,309.14.
by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Green & Cates vs. Marek A. Jarski. Plaintiff awarded $6,077.98, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Jimmy D. Lisenbee. Plaintiff awarded $3,044.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John M. and June Murray vs. Virgil and Geraldine Scher, Huntington. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to a portion of real estate in Point Yellow Banks located under the foundation or overhang of plaintiffs' residence and removal of the structure constructed on their real estate, plus court costs.
• Brooks Construction Co. Inc. vs. Paramount Homes Inc., Syracuse, and Joe Hagar, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,885 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Ronnie and Brenda J. Whitaker, East CR 500S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $19,943.27 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bradley
Beulah Bradley, Kosciusko County, and Rickey Bradley, Claypool. They were married Feb. 13, 1993, and separated May 26, 2000. There are no minor children.
Brown
Todd Brown, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Tracy Brown, South Sherman Street, Warsaw. They were married March 21, 1994, and separated June 25, 2000. There are two minor children.
Burns
Lenny W. Burns, East Seneca Lane, Cromwell, and Stella M. Burns, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 8, 1993, and separated June 9, 2000. There are no minor children.
Collins
Janet Suzanne Collins, South West Channel Road, Warsaw, and Curtis Brian Collins, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1998, and separated June 11, 2000. There is one minor child.
Deckys
Robbie Renee Deckys, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, and Robert Charles Deckys, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married May 3, 1999, and separated March 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Dunkin
Geneva Dunkin, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and David L. Dunkin, Peru. They were married Aug. 23, 1997, and separated Nov. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Eby
Beth A. Eby, West Catholic Street, Pierceton, and Michael L. Eby, East Defreese Road, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 29, 1998, and separated Feb. 14, 2000. There are no minor children.
Nellans
Rebecca A. Nellans, Kosciusko County, and Randy R. Nellans, North Broadway Street, Mentone. They were married Sept. 25, 1999, and separated June 29, 2000. There are no minor children.
Phillips
Michelle Rena Phillips, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw, and Willie J. Phillips, Clinic Court, Warsaw. They were married May 7, 1999, and separated June 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Stengel
Tiffany Stengel, Seneca Lane, Cromwell, and Richard Lee Stengel Jr., U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 15, 1998, and separated June 12, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Richard W. Painter, et al. Plaintiff awarded $94,034.69 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State of Indiana awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Julie A. Larson, $868.92, and Deborah K. Bogner, $1,762.
• American General Finance vs. Pete A. O'Connell. Plaintiff awarded $2,936.08, plus court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Lola Vires. Plaintiff awarded $7,326.97 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• United Credit Union vs. Jane and Ken Meeks. Plaintiff awarded $2,770.68, plus court costs.
• Keybank/NA vs. Christopher and Margaret Owens, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $88,390.03, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. vs. Jason A. and Elizabeth Ann Krause. Plaintiff awarded $76,431.24 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana vs. Plantation Homes Inc.; Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc.; Phillip L. Charais; Bombardier Capital Inc.; Associates Housing Finance, LLC; Deutsche Financial Services Corp; and Manhattan Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff awarded partial summary judgment of $1,806,615.53 against Plantation Homes Inc. and Charais, $1,789,017.50 against Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc. and $60,523.34 in attorneys' fees and expenses against Plantation Homes Inc., Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc. and Charais. Possession of collateral granted to receiver, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Nappanee Conservation Club Inc. vs. John R., Teresa R., Justin and Trentin Elliott; Terry D. and Cheryl K. Beach; and Jeri Beth and Ryan Hudson. This case is dismissed as to the Elliotts and the Beaches.
• City of Warsaw Plan Commission vs. C-Store Marketing Inc., an Indiana Corp., et al.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• ITT Hartford, as subrogee of Bowen Engineering Corp., and Bowen Engineering Corp. vs. Refinite Water Conditioning Co., AB Young Co. Inc., DeZurik Corp. and General Signal Mfg. Corp.
• Tina Marrufo vs. Kosciusko Community Hospital Inc.
• Marilyn Campbell vs. Illinois Farmers Insurance Co.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc., doing business as Ramada Plaza Hotel, vs. Grand Tours Inc.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Jerry L. Miller, et al. This case is dismissed as to the city of Warsaw only.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. David M. and Sandra Adams.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Sherwood Harrison, et al. This case is dismissed as to city of Warsaw only.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Terrence Andrew and Laurie Renee Krise. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $225 per week in child support. June 26.
• Dianna Lynn (former name Ragon restored) and Frank J. Hendrickson. June 27.
• Karen A. (former name Dove restored) and Chad A. Goble. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $86 per week in child support. June 29.
• Keith and Loree M. Lemler. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 29.
• Judith A. (former name Miller restored) and Gary L. Minnick. June 29.
• Kristi L. and Donald E. Smith. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. June 30.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Joseph E. and Rebecca J. Books.
• Reggie D. and Bonnie Shepherd.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Renee Hauptli, 71815 CR 21, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,220. Debts: $56,793.
• Cynthia Madsen, 204 E. Fourth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,950. Debts: $20,850.
• Debora Salyers, 515 S. Indiana St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,073. Debts: $30,429.
• James Shuster and Sheri Shuster, also known as Sheri Pierce, 4063 W. CR 100S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $80,483. Debts: $104,560.
• Eustolio and Sherry Zuniga, 911 E. Clark St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $65,516. Debts: $81,778.
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