Times-Union Court News 07-13-1999
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Noah Michael Wayne Miller, 19, and Alena Jo Reffitt, 18, both of West Walnut Street, Pierceton.
• Michael D. Harmon, 52, and Kathy E. Harmon, 42, both of North CR 500W, Warsaw.
• Christopher D. Elder, 30, and Stephanie Marie Junghans, 23, both of North Workman Drive, Syracuse.
• Russell D. Breske, 35, and Ronda Kay Kistler, 24, both of East CR 700S, Claypool.
• Michael Allen Summers, 27, and Christy Marie Erhart, 21, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• James MacNeal Adams, 19, and Constance Joan Willet, 18, both of North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell.
• William Eugene Faas, 22, and Carrie Ann Sechrist, 26, both of North Franklin Street, Mentone.
• Anthony Andrew Ayres, 21, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw,and Ruth Anne Myers, 22, East CR 150S, Pierceton.
• Christopher Shawn Horner, 27, and Michelle Lynn Bork, 22, both of EMS D25 Lane, Syracuse,
• David Allen Cole, 26, Sevierville, Tenn., and Jennifer Sue VanNess, 21, South CR 550W, Warsaw.
• Donald Harold Gest II, 31, North Old Farm Road East, Warsaw, and Anita Gay Champion, 35, Syracuse,
• Philip Mathew Jarvis, 26, Listie, Pa., and Susan Ruth Kopf, 22, 13th Street, Winona Lake.
• Marshall G. Boyer Jr., 35, South Morton Street, North Webster, and Mary R. Perales, 33, North Webster.
• Tony D. Linn, 29, and Jennifer Ranae Stuart, 24, both of EMS B5 Lane, Leesburg.
• Brian W. Loy, 31 South CR 600W, Silver Lake, and Nikki Lynn Sleeth, 24, Silver Lake.
• Leonard Sexton, 60, and Charlanne B. Donahue, 52, both of North Canal Street, Leesburg.
• Ricki A. Clawson, 47, and Christine S. Rensner, 38, both of North East Wawasee Drive, Cromwell.
• Anthony James Miller, 36, and Melissa Yvonne Gay, 29, both of Leesburg.
• Philip Jack Reidenbach, 23, and Angela Lynn Smith, 24, both of North Goldilocks Lane, Cromwell.
• Lance Lee Bailey, 22, and Jamie Marie Clark, 21, both of Woodlawn Lane, Warsaw.
• Brian Allen Schwartz, 22, North Koher Road East, Syracuse, and Rosalyn Nicole Chamberlin, 19, North Main Street, Milford.
• Scott J. Frost, 35, and Michelle S. Springer, 33, both of West CR 850S, Claypool.
• Craig Hokuloa Calizo, 26, and Kristen Ruth Doron, 25, Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
• Joshua Quinn Howard, 17, and Betsy Jo Howard, 19, both of East Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Trent McGuire Coy, 22, Indianapolis, and Jennifer Michelle Eades, 20, East CR 1000N, Syracuse.
• Jason Lee Tusing, 25, and Camille Rae McQuary, 27, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Richard A. Rangel vs. Loria Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded personal property.
• Herman E. or Linda L. Miller vs. Shamra Shaw. Plaintiff awarded $180.
• Washington Elementary PTO awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark B. Holloway, $180; Jamie Fuentes, $47.50; and Shannon Mathis, $78.50.
• Rose Boyer vs. Jeff and Mary Reinhardt. Plaintiff awarded $1,350.
• Beauchamp & McSpadden vs. REH Enterprises Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,808.27.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. vs. Dan Harmon. Plaintiff awarded $335.71.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda L. Davis, $986.92; Tim Leroy Drake, $177.60; Thomas L. Edmunds, $186.27; Otis and Janice Estepp, $273.59; Felipe and Carolyn Flores, $274.60; William Nathan and April Golden, $552.79; Jack Hathaway, $240.79; and Robert L. Hubert, $188.99.
• David C. Kolbe vs. Donald Rose. Plaintiff awarded $615.
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 $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail, ordered to attend a session of the Victim's Impact Panel and license suspended 90 days was Babetta Jones, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Juan Segundo, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Shawn Mclarnon, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in June and license suspended 180 days was Adam Hyde, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in May was James Roberts, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in February were Fransisco Corona, Warsaw, and Estela Encisco, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June was Douglas Story, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in March was Phillip Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Pablo Delacruz, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Jonathan Carr, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Heidi Hartley, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service was Edgard Postigo, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in May was Brent Howard, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in June was Brandon Bellamy, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January and license suspended 90 days was Derek Fleckenstein, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in May and license suspended 180 days was Benjamin Shue, North Webster.
Fined $100 in December and license suspended 180 days was Donald Stogsdill, Leesburg.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Moses Lloyd, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Sabrina Farmer, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March was Keith Scott, Syracuse.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in February was Juan Adame, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $50 in February and given 180 days probation was Sara Hairrell, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in February was Steve Johnson, Syracuse.
False Informing - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Jose Lara, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $50 in January was Raymond Blosser, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in December was Robert Moralo, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in December and sentenced to six days in jail was Taulbee Walters, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June was Harvey L. Hayes, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Ryan D. Kunish, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Juan Duran, 24, Warsaw; Reese K. Myers, 42, Warsaw; Melanie D. Clark, 17, Claypool; Michael A. Helton, 41, Warsaw; Mary E. Marty, 45, North Webster; Gregory A. White, 45, Warsaw; Jonathon R. Edmundson, 26, Warsaw; and Darin A. Hostetler, 31, Milford.
Fined $12 in May was Anne L. Groniger, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in April was Eddie D. Perkins, 29, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in January was Anthony L. Simpson, 20, Akron.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Terry Engstrand, 20, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Angelita N. Velasquez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Randy Lamb, 31, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Roger A. Wiggs, 45, Syracuse, and Daisy M. Rhoades, 25, North Manchester.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Del R. Acton, 42, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February was Chris L. Anderson, 21, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in June was Miroslav Bradican, 41, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Without A License - (June) Erica Gonzalez, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (February) Michael Heintzelman, Cromwell.
Battery - (January) Ronnie Harris, Pierceton; (September) Tonya Creekmore, Mentone.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (January) Derek Fleckenstein, Warsaw.
Making A False Police Report - (January) Derek Fleckenstein, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Paul W. McNeely, 21, South Whitley.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Wilfred E. Folk died Nov. 18, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $125,897.14. Beneficiaries: Sharon Zeh, Everett, Wash.; Joyce Bledsoe, South CR 50W, Claypool; and Morris A. Folk, West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Donald Lowell Arnold died Jan. 3, 1998, at age 73, leaving an estate valued at $895,590.42. Beneficiaries: Helen Arnold, spouse, Silver Lake, and Robert L. Arnold, son and trustee of the Donald Lowell Arnold Credit-Shelter Trust, Fort Wayne.
• J. Gertrude Brallier died Jan. 16, 1998, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $1,438,407.75. Beneficiaries: Dennis L. Runyan, son, Grand Blanc, Mich.; David E. Runyan, son, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw; Presbyterian Hospital Center, Albuquerque, N.M.; First Presbyterian Church of Warsaw; Argel S. and Marlin Brallier, stepchildren; and Nash Brallier, Cindy Gackenheimer, Debbie Musa and Marlene Poynter, all no relation.
• Nicholas Mallers died Feb. 16, 1998, at age 95, leaving an estate valued at $1,199,193.34. Beneficiaries: Constance Ann Heiman and Bessie Ann Joyner, daughters, both of Warsaw; Catherine Reinking, daughter, Fort Wayne; and Lake City Bank, trustee, Warsaw.
• Fredona M. Passarelli died March 1, 1998, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $224,950.65. Beneficiaries: Margaret Moore and Judy Krueger, great-nieces, both of Engelwood, Colo.
• Lawrence E. Heintzelman died May 15, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $1,351,217.07. Beneficiaries: Roger A. Heintzelman, son, and Suellen Beers, daughter, both of Cromwell.
• Louese B. Chinworth died May 28, 1998, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $908,972.11. Beneficiary: First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the Louese B. Chinworth Inter Vivos Trust, Warsaw; Ford E. and William C. Chinworth, sons; Mark Bradley, John and William Chinworth, grandsons; and Jennifer, Cynthia and Elizabeth Chinworth, granddaughters.
• Richard W. Cross died June 17, 1998, at age 50, leaving an estate valued at $1,638,687.12. Beneficiaries: Jason A. and Benjamin J. Cross, sons.
• Audrey C. Raspiller died Aug. 11, 1998, at age 66, leaving an estate valued at $480,794.14. Beneficiaries: Ginger Raspiller, daughter, Key Biscayne, Fla.; Cindy Raspiller, daughter, APO; William A. Raspiller, son, North Marine Key Drive, Syracuse; and Amy Anne Andreakis, daughter, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
• June E. Cripe died Aug. 13, 1998, at age 79, leaving an estate valued at $2,944,463. Beneficiaries: John W. Cripe, spouse, and Kim M. Cripe, son and trustee, both of East Cassandra Lane, Syracuse; John R. Cripe, son, Carmel; William D. Cripe, son, Middlebury; and Keith G. Cripe, son, East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell.
• Irene M. Brown died Oct. 27, 1998, at age 64, leaving an estate valued at $204,188.72. Beneficiaries: Eugene C. Brown, spouse, North Parker Street, Warsaw, and Christine Slone, daughter.
• Ann R. Culver died Nov. 23, 1998, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $241,572.05. Beneficiaries: Becky A. Deeter, niece, East CR 750S, Pierceton, and Gloria Stone, niece.
• Eloise L. Beiswanger died Jan. 28, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $649,903.66. Beneficiaries: Kassie R. Boyer and Staca D. Claughton, great-nieces; E. Lauree Brubaker, sister; Wilmer H. Brubaker, no relation; David W., Shane D. and Troy A. Burgess, great-nephews; and Elaine Hively, niece.
• Betty J. Arthur died March 30, 1999, at age 76, leaving an estate valued at $105,500. Beneficiaries: Virginia K. Eads, daughter, St. Louis, Mo., and Ann E. Sawyer, daughter, North CR 60W, Milford.
• Emma E. Mellott died Sept. 9, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $205,649.68. Beneficiaries: Donna Jean Cummins, daughter, and John A. and Larry J. Mellott, sons.
• Lucille N. Irvine died Aug. 18, 1998, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $186,777.82. Beneficiaries: Jerry Irvine, son, North Union Street, Warsaw, and Lonny D. Irvine, son, South CR 325E, Warsaw.
• Millard S. Kirkwood died April 17, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Beneficiaries: Jimmy Kirkwood, son, Anderson; Francis Flynn, daughter, North Webster; Shirley Clark, daughter, Coal City; Richard Kirkwood, son, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse; Gary Kirkwood, son, North Koher Road East, Syracuse; and Terry Kirkwood, Ind. 13N, Syracuse.
• Robert E. Frantz died Feb. 17, 1999, at age 69, leaving an estate valued at $162,500. Beneficiary: Doris E. Frantz, Sebring, Fla.
• Ralph Margenau died May 22, 1999, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. Beneficiaries: Jay, Russell and Marcy Hammer, friends, all of Winona Lake; Ray W. Jovanovich, friend, Dyer; Shriner's Hospital for Children, Chicago Unit, Tampa, Fla.; First Presbyterian Church, Hammond; Margene Ziff, niece, Canyon Lake, Calif; Jean Rabne, niece, La Palma, Calif.; Cindy and Wendy Ruth, grand-nieces, both of Fullerton, Calif.; and Becky Ruth, grand-niece, Berkley, Calif.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ranger Material Corp. vs. Mark A. Stollar, North Westwood Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,900 due on loans, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Eva L. Brown, Chicago Heights, Ill., $3,114.05; Sylvia Conley, West CR 900S, Claypool, $1,310.38; Stephen E. Roberts, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, $1,063; and Linda Speirs, Plymouth, $1,363.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Douglas and Deborah Blanton, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, $3,038.81; Clinton Brown, EMS W27 Lane, North Webster, $4,799.15; Debra S. Baker, Sharon Street, Warsaw, $4,643.03.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Greg S. and Lorelei Louise Whittington, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $5,551.51 due on contact, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Auto Insurance Companies vs. Jodi A. Smith, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Tracey G. Baugher, North Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,591.50, as paid to insured claimant, Patricia Menis, after a July 31, 1998, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Samuel J. Stump, West Blacks Court North, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,51.96 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, collection fees, attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner vs. Tammy M. Dishman. Plaintiff awarded $762.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Truss vs. Sweetser Lumber and Coal Inc., doing business as Marion Building Do-It Center. Plaintiff awarded $25,318.62 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Lisa G. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $,1287.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, against the following people: William D. and Judith D. Owens, $3,107.61; Rhonda Ann Napier Walls, $3,757.52; Timmy L. Smith, $2,797.21; and George and Julia Keller, $2,630.02.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Daniel B. and Doreen J. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $5,309.49 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. James Tolson. Plaintiff awarded $5,874.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Novus Services, doing business as Discover, vs. Georgeanna J. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $3,531.18 by default, plus court costs.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Timothy Kerry Meck, Warsaw; United States of America; Indiana Department of Revenue; and _____ Doe, whose Christian name is unknown, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $4,001.56 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Gerald A. Popenfoose, East Pickwick Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $58,528.75 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosures of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Louise and Leslie Davis, South Thwaits Court, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $100,220.48 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• St. Joseph Medical Center #3 vs. Ryan Patton, Reider Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,446.46 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Leeanne Coffman, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks 3,820.34 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Harold E. and Mary Lavonne Larison vs. Jack and Joy Morris East CR 400N, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek that contract agreement be canceled, possession of real estate and ejectment of the Morrises from real estate, plus amounts due on contract and attorney fees.
• Wabash Valley Refuse Removal vs. Aero Mfg. Inc., West Brooklyn Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks judgment for breach of contract, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Whetten
Norma J. Whetten, North Main Street, Milford, and Russell P. Whetten, Tucson, Ariz. They were married Dec. 16, 1993, and separated May 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• James L. Walmer vs. Christy Woodcock. Plaintiff awarded $337 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Thomas M. Monahan, Marcia A. Coulter and Patricia K. Clausson. Court costs taxed to defendants.
• Beaty & Associates, an Indiana partnership, vs. Karen Rae Harper Wolken and Fleet Mortgage Corp. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Keybank National Association vs. Shalan J. Kidd, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Rhonda and Terry Wilson vs. Robert Shelton.
• Jeffrey Baker vs. Homer Schmucker, dong business as Gary's Mobile Home Sales. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Patricia Sue Burkholder and Prairie View Health Care Center.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Jim D. Maulding, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cinda and Richard A. Eyer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $165 per week in child support. July 1.
• Virginia and Charles R. Lee. July 6.
• Daniel K. Slone and Shanna L. (former name Jones restored). Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. July 7.
Other Action
• Nannie Jackson's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment and education purposes only.
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.
• Paul and Shirley Caley,1 EMS B37 Lane #56, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,850. Debts: $27,550.
• Robert Crawford, 7402 Caldwell Lake Road, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,880. Debts: $47,755.
• Aaron Hancock and Cassandra Hancock, formerly known as Cassandra Goble, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #198, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,553. Debts: $30,930.
• Melissa Marvel, also known as Missie Marvel and Missy Marvel, 555 S. Madison St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: None. Debts: $128,659.
• Jeanne Randall, 18632 Ind. 331, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,125. Debts: $65,208.
• Suzanne Stone, 3136 Blackford Drive, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $22,800. Debts: $47,435.
• Brian Townsend, 1330 Wabash Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,600. Debts: $18,167. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Noah Michael Wayne Miller, 19, and Alena Jo Reffitt, 18, both of West Walnut Street, Pierceton.
• Michael D. Harmon, 52, and Kathy E. Harmon, 42, both of North CR 500W, Warsaw.
• Christopher D. Elder, 30, and Stephanie Marie Junghans, 23, both of North Workman Drive, Syracuse.
• Russell D. Breske, 35, and Ronda Kay Kistler, 24, both of East CR 700S, Claypool.
• Michael Allen Summers, 27, and Christy Marie Erhart, 21, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• James MacNeal Adams, 19, and Constance Joan Willet, 18, both of North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell.
• William Eugene Faas, 22, and Carrie Ann Sechrist, 26, both of North Franklin Street, Mentone.
• Anthony Andrew Ayres, 21, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw,and Ruth Anne Myers, 22, East CR 150S, Pierceton.
• Christopher Shawn Horner, 27, and Michelle Lynn Bork, 22, both of EMS D25 Lane, Syracuse,
• David Allen Cole, 26, Sevierville, Tenn., and Jennifer Sue VanNess, 21, South CR 550W, Warsaw.
• Donald Harold Gest II, 31, North Old Farm Road East, Warsaw, and Anita Gay Champion, 35, Syracuse,
• Philip Mathew Jarvis, 26, Listie, Pa., and Susan Ruth Kopf, 22, 13th Street, Winona Lake.
• Marshall G. Boyer Jr., 35, South Morton Street, North Webster, and Mary R. Perales, 33, North Webster.
• Tony D. Linn, 29, and Jennifer Ranae Stuart, 24, both of EMS B5 Lane, Leesburg.
• Brian W. Loy, 31 South CR 600W, Silver Lake, and Nikki Lynn Sleeth, 24, Silver Lake.
• Leonard Sexton, 60, and Charlanne B. Donahue, 52, both of North Canal Street, Leesburg.
• Ricki A. Clawson, 47, and Christine S. Rensner, 38, both of North East Wawasee Drive, Cromwell.
• Anthony James Miller, 36, and Melissa Yvonne Gay, 29, both of Leesburg.
• Philip Jack Reidenbach, 23, and Angela Lynn Smith, 24, both of North Goldilocks Lane, Cromwell.
• Lance Lee Bailey, 22, and Jamie Marie Clark, 21, both of Woodlawn Lane, Warsaw.
• Brian Allen Schwartz, 22, North Koher Road East, Syracuse, and Rosalyn Nicole Chamberlin, 19, North Main Street, Milford.
• Scott J. Frost, 35, and Michelle S. Springer, 33, both of West CR 850S, Claypool.
• Craig Hokuloa Calizo, 26, and Kristen Ruth Doron, 25, Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
• Joshua Quinn Howard, 17, and Betsy Jo Howard, 19, both of East Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Trent McGuire Coy, 22, Indianapolis, and Jennifer Michelle Eades, 20, East CR 1000N, Syracuse.
• Jason Lee Tusing, 25, and Camille Rae McQuary, 27, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Richard A. Rangel vs. Loria Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded personal property.
• Herman E. or Linda L. Miller vs. Shamra Shaw. Plaintiff awarded $180.
• Washington Elementary PTO awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark B. Holloway, $180; Jamie Fuentes, $47.50; and Shannon Mathis, $78.50.
• Rose Boyer vs. Jeff and Mary Reinhardt. Plaintiff awarded $1,350.
• Beauchamp & McSpadden vs. REH Enterprises Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,808.27.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. vs. Dan Harmon. Plaintiff awarded $335.71.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda L. Davis, $986.92; Tim Leroy Drake, $177.60; Thomas L. Edmunds, $186.27; Otis and Janice Estepp, $273.59; Felipe and Carolyn Flores, $274.60; William Nathan and April Golden, $552.79; Jack Hathaway, $240.79; and Robert L. Hubert, $188.99.
• David C. Kolbe vs. Donald Rose. Plaintiff awarded $615.
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 $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail, ordered to attend a session of the Victim's Impact Panel and license suspended 90 days was Babetta Jones, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Juan Segundo, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Shawn Mclarnon, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in June and license suspended 180 days was Adam Hyde, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in May was James Roberts, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in February were Fransisco Corona, Warsaw, and Estela Encisco, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June was Douglas Story, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in March was Phillip Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Pablo Delacruz, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Jonathan Carr, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Heidi Hartley, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service was Edgard Postigo, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in May was Brent Howard, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in June was Brandon Bellamy, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January and license suspended 90 days was Derek Fleckenstein, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in May and license suspended 180 days was Benjamin Shue, North Webster.
Fined $100 in December and license suspended 180 days was Donald Stogsdill, Leesburg.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Moses Lloyd, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Sabrina Farmer, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March was Keith Scott, Syracuse.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in February was Juan Adame, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $50 in February and given 180 days probation was Sara Hairrell, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in February was Steve Johnson, Syracuse.
False Informing - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Jose Lara, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $50 in January was Raymond Blosser, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in December was Robert Moralo, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in December and sentenced to six days in jail was Taulbee Walters, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June was Harvey L. Hayes, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Ryan D. Kunish, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Juan Duran, 24, Warsaw; Reese K. Myers, 42, Warsaw; Melanie D. Clark, 17, Claypool; Michael A. Helton, 41, Warsaw; Mary E. Marty, 45, North Webster; Gregory A. White, 45, Warsaw; Jonathon R. Edmundson, 26, Warsaw; and Darin A. Hostetler, 31, Milford.
Fined $12 in May was Anne L. Groniger, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in April was Eddie D. Perkins, 29, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in January was Anthony L. Simpson, 20, Akron.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Terry Engstrand, 20, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Angelita N. Velasquez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Randy Lamb, 31, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Roger A. Wiggs, 45, Syracuse, and Daisy M. Rhoades, 25, North Manchester.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Del R. Acton, 42, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in February was Chris L. Anderson, 21, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in June was Miroslav Bradican, 41, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Without A License - (June) Erica Gonzalez, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (February) Michael Heintzelman, Cromwell.
Battery - (January) Ronnie Harris, Pierceton; (September) Tonya Creekmore, Mentone.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (January) Derek Fleckenstein, Warsaw.
Making A False Police Report - (January) Derek Fleckenstein, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Paul W. McNeely, 21, South Whitley.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Wilfred E. Folk died Nov. 18, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $125,897.14. Beneficiaries: Sharon Zeh, Everett, Wash.; Joyce Bledsoe, South CR 50W, Claypool; and Morris A. Folk, West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Donald Lowell Arnold died Jan. 3, 1998, at age 73, leaving an estate valued at $895,590.42. Beneficiaries: Helen Arnold, spouse, Silver Lake, and Robert L. Arnold, son and trustee of the Donald Lowell Arnold Credit-Shelter Trust, Fort Wayne.
• J. Gertrude Brallier died Jan. 16, 1998, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $1,438,407.75. Beneficiaries: Dennis L. Runyan, son, Grand Blanc, Mich.; David E. Runyan, son, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw; Presbyterian Hospital Center, Albuquerque, N.M.; First Presbyterian Church of Warsaw; Argel S. and Marlin Brallier, stepchildren; and Nash Brallier, Cindy Gackenheimer, Debbie Musa and Marlene Poynter, all no relation.
• Nicholas Mallers died Feb. 16, 1998, at age 95, leaving an estate valued at $1,199,193.34. Beneficiaries: Constance Ann Heiman and Bessie Ann Joyner, daughters, both of Warsaw; Catherine Reinking, daughter, Fort Wayne; and Lake City Bank, trustee, Warsaw.
• Fredona M. Passarelli died March 1, 1998, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $224,950.65. Beneficiaries: Margaret Moore and Judy Krueger, great-nieces, both of Engelwood, Colo.
• Lawrence E. Heintzelman died May 15, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $1,351,217.07. Beneficiaries: Roger A. Heintzelman, son, and Suellen Beers, daughter, both of Cromwell.
• Louese B. Chinworth died May 28, 1998, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $908,972.11. Beneficiary: First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the Louese B. Chinworth Inter Vivos Trust, Warsaw; Ford E. and William C. Chinworth, sons; Mark Bradley, John and William Chinworth, grandsons; and Jennifer, Cynthia and Elizabeth Chinworth, granddaughters.
• Richard W. Cross died June 17, 1998, at age 50, leaving an estate valued at $1,638,687.12. Beneficiaries: Jason A. and Benjamin J. Cross, sons.
• Audrey C. Raspiller died Aug. 11, 1998, at age 66, leaving an estate valued at $480,794.14. Beneficiaries: Ginger Raspiller, daughter, Key Biscayne, Fla.; Cindy Raspiller, daughter, APO; William A. Raspiller, son, North Marine Key Drive, Syracuse; and Amy Anne Andreakis, daughter, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
• June E. Cripe died Aug. 13, 1998, at age 79, leaving an estate valued at $2,944,463. Beneficiaries: John W. Cripe, spouse, and Kim M. Cripe, son and trustee, both of East Cassandra Lane, Syracuse; John R. Cripe, son, Carmel; William D. Cripe, son, Middlebury; and Keith G. Cripe, son, East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell.
• Irene M. Brown died Oct. 27, 1998, at age 64, leaving an estate valued at $204,188.72. Beneficiaries: Eugene C. Brown, spouse, North Parker Street, Warsaw, and Christine Slone, daughter.
• Ann R. Culver died Nov. 23, 1998, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $241,572.05. Beneficiaries: Becky A. Deeter, niece, East CR 750S, Pierceton, and Gloria Stone, niece.
• Eloise L. Beiswanger died Jan. 28, 1999, leaving an estate valued at $649,903.66. Beneficiaries: Kassie R. Boyer and Staca D. Claughton, great-nieces; E. Lauree Brubaker, sister; Wilmer H. Brubaker, no relation; David W., Shane D. and Troy A. Burgess, great-nephews; and Elaine Hively, niece.
• Betty J. Arthur died March 30, 1999, at age 76, leaving an estate valued at $105,500. Beneficiaries: Virginia K. Eads, daughter, St. Louis, Mo., and Ann E. Sawyer, daughter, North CR 60W, Milford.
• Emma E. Mellott died Sept. 9, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $205,649.68. Beneficiaries: Donna Jean Cummins, daughter, and John A. and Larry J. Mellott, sons.
• Lucille N. Irvine died Aug. 18, 1998, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $186,777.82. Beneficiaries: Jerry Irvine, son, North Union Street, Warsaw, and Lonny D. Irvine, son, South CR 325E, Warsaw.
• Millard S. Kirkwood died April 17, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $100,000. Beneficiaries: Jimmy Kirkwood, son, Anderson; Francis Flynn, daughter, North Webster; Shirley Clark, daughter, Coal City; Richard Kirkwood, son, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse; Gary Kirkwood, son, North Koher Road East, Syracuse; and Terry Kirkwood, Ind. 13N, Syracuse.
• Robert E. Frantz died Feb. 17, 1999, at age 69, leaving an estate valued at $162,500. Beneficiary: Doris E. Frantz, Sebring, Fla.
• Ralph Margenau died May 22, 1999, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. Beneficiaries: Jay, Russell and Marcy Hammer, friends, all of Winona Lake; Ray W. Jovanovich, friend, Dyer; Shriner's Hospital for Children, Chicago Unit, Tampa, Fla.; First Presbyterian Church, Hammond; Margene Ziff, niece, Canyon Lake, Calif; Jean Rabne, niece, La Palma, Calif.; Cindy and Wendy Ruth, grand-nieces, both of Fullerton, Calif.; and Becky Ruth, grand-niece, Berkley, Calif.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ranger Material Corp. vs. Mark A. Stollar, North Westwood Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,900 due on loans, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Eva L. Brown, Chicago Heights, Ill., $3,114.05; Sylvia Conley, West CR 900S, Claypool, $1,310.38; Stephen E. Roberts, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, $1,063; and Linda Speirs, Plymouth, $1,363.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Douglas and Deborah Blanton, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, $3,038.81; Clinton Brown, EMS W27 Lane, North Webster, $4,799.15; Debra S. Baker, Sharon Street, Warsaw, $4,643.03.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Greg S. and Lorelei Louise Whittington, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $5,551.51 due on contact, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Auto Insurance Companies vs. Jodi A. Smith, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Tracey G. Baugher, North Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,591.50, as paid to insured claimant, Patricia Menis, after a July 31, 1998, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Samuel J. Stump, West Blacks Court North, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,51.96 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, collection fees, attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner vs. Tammy M. Dishman. Plaintiff awarded $762.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Truss vs. Sweetser Lumber and Coal Inc., doing business as Marion Building Do-It Center. Plaintiff awarded $25,318.62 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Lisa G. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $,1287.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, against the following people: William D. and Judith D. Owens, $3,107.61; Rhonda Ann Napier Walls, $3,757.52; Timmy L. Smith, $2,797.21; and George and Julia Keller, $2,630.02.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Daniel B. and Doreen J. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $5,309.49 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. James Tolson. Plaintiff awarded $5,874.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Novus Services, doing business as Discover, vs. Georgeanna J. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $3,531.18 by default, plus court costs.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Timothy Kerry Meck, Warsaw; United States of America; Indiana Department of Revenue; and _____ Doe, whose Christian name is unknown, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $4,001.56 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Gerald A. Popenfoose, East Pickwick Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $58,528.75 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosures of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Louise and Leslie Davis, South Thwaits Court, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $100,220.48 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• St. Joseph Medical Center #3 vs. Ryan Patton, Reider Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,446.46 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Leeanne Coffman, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks 3,820.34 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Harold E. and Mary Lavonne Larison vs. Jack and Joy Morris East CR 400N, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek that contract agreement be canceled, possession of real estate and ejectment of the Morrises from real estate, plus amounts due on contract and attorney fees.
• Wabash Valley Refuse Removal vs. Aero Mfg. Inc., West Brooklyn Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks judgment for breach of contract, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Whetten
Norma J. Whetten, North Main Street, Milford, and Russell P. Whetten, Tucson, Ariz. They were married Dec. 16, 1993, and separated May 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• James L. Walmer vs. Christy Woodcock. Plaintiff awarded $337 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Thomas M. Monahan, Marcia A. Coulter and Patricia K. Clausson. Court costs taxed to defendants.
• Beaty & Associates, an Indiana partnership, vs. Karen Rae Harper Wolken and Fleet Mortgage Corp. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Keybank National Association vs. Shalan J. Kidd, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Rhonda and Terry Wilson vs. Robert Shelton.
• Jeffrey Baker vs. Homer Schmucker, dong business as Gary's Mobile Home Sales. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Patricia Sue Burkholder and Prairie View Health Care Center.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Jim D. Maulding, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cinda and Richard A. Eyer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $165 per week in child support. July 1.
• Virginia and Charles R. Lee. July 6.
• Daniel K. Slone and Shanna L. (former name Jones restored). Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. July 7.
Other Action
• Nannie Jackson's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment and education purposes only.
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.
• Paul and Shirley Caley,1 EMS B37 Lane #56, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,850. Debts: $27,550.
• Robert Crawford, 7402 Caldwell Lake Road, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,880. Debts: $47,755.
• Aaron Hancock and Cassandra Hancock, formerly known as Cassandra Goble, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #198, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,553. Debts: $30,930.
• Melissa Marvel, also known as Missie Marvel and Missy Marvel, 555 S. Madison St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: None. Debts: $128,659.
• Jeanne Randall, 18632 Ind. 331, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,125. Debts: $65,208.
• Suzanne Stone, 3136 Blackford Drive, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $22,800. Debts: $47,435.
• Brian Townsend, 1330 Wabash Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,600. Debts: $18,167. [[In-content Ad]]
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