Times-Union Court News 07-15-1997
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Kevin James Stevens, 21, and Stacey Renee Lighthall, 25, both of East Oak Lane, Warsaw.
• Jerald B. Aker Jr., 37, and Jenetta J. Fairchild, 43, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Randall Lee Neff, 24, East CR 125S, Pierceton, and Mandy Lee Thompson, 22, Joshua Drive, Warsaw.
• Chad Donald Blue, 21, and Kami Lynn Metzger, 20, both of High Street, Atwood.
• Benjamin Lee Taylor, 21, and Courtney Suzanne Hutchison, 20, both of North CR 750W, Warsaw.
• Mitchell Lee Anderson, 28, and Sheila L. Burdeau, 30, both of East Washington Road, Pierceton.
• Jorge Luis Colon, 20, Goshen, and Maria De Lourdes Garcia, 29, South Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Donald Roy Hoyt, 76, and Joan Arlene Corey, 58, both of Kalamazoo, Mich.
• Michael Shane Sausaman, 29, South Hill Drive, Silver Lake, and Julia Michelle Kelly, 19, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Billy R. Wallen, 50, and Patricia A. McClone, 48, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Steven Wayne Sutherlin, 39, and Patsy M. Parker, 47, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Paul Thomas Berkey, 27, and Frythany Anne Miller, no age given, both of West CR 700S, Claypool.
• Jaime De La Fuente, 20, East Smith Street, Milford, and Stacey Lee Crabb, 19, EMS B42 Lane, Leesburg.
• Jamie Lynn Van Lue, 21, East County Line Road, Syracuse, and Melissa Dawn Sparks, 18, Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• Daniel Ray Clevenger, 24, and Meggan Michele Phillips, 21, both of North CR 650E, Pierceton.
• Allen Leonard Foyle, 25, North CR 300E, Syracuse, and Jessica Lee Stillson, 25, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse.
• Michael J. Young, 31, and Ronnie Rae Johnson, 26, both of North Deer Run, Warsaw.
• David Richard McDonald, 28, and Catrina Ann Nickell, 20, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Martin R. Becker, 52, and Judy A. Young, 37, both of EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg.
• Gregory Horton, 26, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Gordonell Bradley, 24, East CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Eric Allen Secrist, 23, and Jenna Dawn Nelson, 24, both of North Franklin Street, Mentone.
• Robert Dale Yocum, 21, South CR 700W, Mentone, and Shannon Julene Marks, 25, West CR 450N, Rochester.
• David R. Waggoner, 44, and Carolyn J. Watkins, 48, both of Old Road 30E, Pierceton.
• James Fredrick Stewart III, 22, Aurora, Colo., and Candesia Marie Reiff, 20, East CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Mark E. Smith, 31, and Teresa Marie Hall, 19, both of East Camelot Lane South, Crom-well.
• Kurt G. Hagedorn, 34, and Jennifer K. Hutchison, 32, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Fabrice Gilles Toscano, 25, Ridgefield Park, N.J., and Andrea Felice Kralis, 27, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw.
• Donald Wayne Houston, 22, and Lisa Marie Stapleton, 22, both of South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake.
• Steve E. Barrett, 35, West Lake Park Drive, Warsaw, and Lisa K. Hersha, 32, U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Francisco Lopez-Chavollo, 24, North CR 700W, Warsaw, and Wendi Marie Nunemaker, 26, Wakarusa.
• Jeffrey Alan Galloway, 27, and Chandra Joann Jarrett, 27, both of East Wood Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Steven M. and Barbara H. Reed vs. Beulah Schade. Plaintiff awarded $260.22.
• Janet Collins vs. John W. Leemon. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• 30 West Auto Sales and Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Maria Ramos, $905; Natalie J. Green, $1,087.50; Michael and Cynthia Hughie, $1,163.65; William D. Roberts, $930; and Clinton E. Green, $1,277.50.
• Warsaw Wholesale Suppliers Inc. vs. Mike Summers. Plaintiff awarded $1,340.
• Reed & Earhart vs. David E. Long. Plaintiff awarded $1,135.04.
• Shamrock Mobile Home Park vs. Mark Shafer. Plaintiff awarded $178.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Connie Long, $630.88; Michael J. and Brenda Baker, $485.60; Pauline Hoover, $101.54; Charles E. Bradley, $172.54; Pamela Newton, $107.66; Jack and Joy L. Morris, $1,295.48; and David A. and Cherie L. Julian, $126.04.
• Amanda E. Ashton vs. Julia Arrowood. Plaintiff awarded $150.
• Michael Dawald vs. Eddie Boyd. Plaintiff awarded $211.
• Chad J. Pattison vs. Lee A. Howe. Plaintiff awarded $2,500.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael and Lou Anna Hoskins, $1,575.15; Steve F. Goff, $2,443.75; William Pate, $1,113.09; Donna Mosco, $766.94; and James Porter, $1,608.01.
• Merl Heckaman vs. Larry Badskey. Plaintiff awarded $112.96.
• Greg Mitchell vs. Douglas A. Wise and Roni Davis. Plaintiff awarded $498.50.
• Joann C. Carr vs. Roger and Rhonda Cook. Plaintiff awarded $1,394.48.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Ty Starr. Plaintiff awarded $1,800 in one case and $1,960 in another.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Basilio V. Ramirez. Plaintiff awarded $815.25.
• Rabb Water Systems Inc. vs. Vickie Adams. Plaintiff awarded $709.57.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Stacy L. Calhoon. Plaintiff awarded $1,001.38.
• Wawasee Community Schools vs. David and Penny Norris. Plaintiff awarded $164.45.
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 $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Erin A. Morris, 19, Warsaw; Robert W. Norris, 17, Warsaw; Mathew L. Taylor, 17, Winona Lake; Randal L. Zorn, 28, Warsaw; Melissa A. Knapp, 25, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Ybarra, 32, Warsaw; Matthew I. Dilley, 16, Warsaw; and Ryan A. Johnson, 17, Cromwell.
Fined $27 in May was Jonathan W. Hoyt, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April was Angie H. Rico, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March was Suzanne Harrison, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Adam J. Dutka, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in June were Henry D. Komdeur, 31, Warsaw; Scott M. Tucker, 33, Warsaw; and John P. Craig, 43, Mentone.
Fined $12 in May were Keith P. Bernicky, 18, Syracuse; Rosalind R. Hawns, 36, Warsaw; Jason S. Puterbaugh, 22, Warsaw; Tracy L. Bloom, 38, Warsaw; and Willard D. Higgins, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Matthew J. Seese, 20, Winona Lake; Nicholas P. Cook, 19, Lees-burg; John A. Turdo, 20, Syracuse; and Daniel T. Young, 19, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in June was Joshua W. Rhoades, 17, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Michael E. Patrick, 38, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Joshua A. Bays, 16, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Melinda M. Heierman, 18, War-saw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Carrie L. Quintero, 21, North Manchester.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in June was Rolando Andrade, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in May was Mitchell A. Mathias, 16, South Whitley.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Max J. Beer, 26, Syracuse.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $7 in May was Irving D. Medrano, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January was Kennel L. Williams, 27, North Webster.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in August was Janice C. Gressley, 41, Claypool.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $100 in August was Richard Zarse, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Pulling A Water Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in June was James R. Rogers, 40, Winona Lake.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in June was Harlen E. Chapman, 29, Warsaw.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June were Randie J. Kopkey, 41, North Manchester, and Danny L. Anglin, 64, War-saw.
Excess Speed In Idle Zone - Fined $7 in June was Jeffrey A. Cox, 28, North Webster.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in June was Daniel W. Harvey, 26, Warsaw.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in June was Christopher J. Deneve, 26, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Daniel G. Ousley, 17, Claypool; Irvin W. Myers, 69, Silver Lake; Gary E. Miller, 52, Leesburg; Elim M. Smith, 60, Warsaw; Jeffrey A. Eades, 20, Syracuse; Ronda Hart-man, 32, Etna Green; and Joshua A. Bays, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Albert L. Maples, 31, Warsaw; and Jonathan W. Hoyt, 17, Syracuse (two counts).
Fined $20 in April was Kathy Garris, 36, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Robert H. and Kristina K. Moser, Ind. 13S, Pierceton, $5,119.86, and James A. and Clistie M. Hoskins, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, $5,498.23.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Monte William Smith, Winterport, Mass., and Pamela Carmichael, Costigan, Mass. Plaintiff seeks $7,500 for three times the amount of a check on which payment was stopped and for attorney fees, plus court costs.
• James L. Walmer vs. Scott Riggle, Michael Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $550 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Climate Control Inc. vs. Ideal Construction Inc. and James Stone, Forest Glen Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks (1) $32,757.93 due on account from Ideal Construction, plus $3,500 in attorney fees and court costs, and (2) any sum due to Ideal Construction from Stone, plus court costs.
• Darrell E. Phillips vs. Kerry Joe Phillips, East Jackson Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $20,508.43 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Timothy M. Wendt vs. Francisca Moreno, East Prairie Street, Leesburg, American General Finance and Kosciusko County Treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $32,000 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. vs. Enrique Ramos, St. Mary's Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,802 as paid to insured claimant, William McDonald, following an April 27, 1996, auto accident on East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Replogle
Patricia G. Replogle, East Lakeview Avenue, Syracuse, and Stephen R. Replogle, East Beer Road, Milford. They were married July 17, 1971, and separated May 31, 1997. There are no minor children.
Swiger
Shawn P. Swiger, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, and Wava Charise Swiger, Bowden, Ga. They were married Aug. 6, 1994, and separated May 31, 1997. There are no minor children.
Eagleson
Carmen L. Eagleson, Ind. 25W, Mentone, and Mike Eagleson, New Haven. They were married Feb. 26, 1994, and separated May 18, 1996. There are two minor children.
Walker
Michael and Mary Walker, East Lakeview Trail, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 18, 1982, and separated July 2, 1997. There are no minor children.
Moretto
Melinda M. Moretto, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, and Jerry R. Moretto, West Portland Street, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 1, 1990, and separated July 3, 1997. There are no minor children.
Gilliam
Jenelle M. Gilliam, East Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Leyon Gilliam, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1991, and separated June 30, 1997. There are four minor children.
Hatfield
Faye L. Hatfield, Argonne Road, Warsaw, and Donald Albert Hatfield, North Cook Street, Warsaw. They were married March 16, 1946, and separated Sept. 11, 1996. There are no minor children.
Fagan
Fawnda C. Fagan, North CR 700W, Roch-ester, and James Fagan, Maple Lane, Nappa-nee. They were married March 19, 1994, and separated March 28, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Rodney D. and Terri C. Edgington. Plaintiff awarded $10,020.38, plus interest and court costs.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Mike D. Harmon. Plaintiff awarded $1,964.40 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs. Kenneth D. and Debra L. Pass. Plaintiff awarded $3,085.01 by default, plus interest and court cost.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Jimmy W. and Carla R. Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $4,050.55 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/N.A. vs. Ronald L. and Marilyn S. Hartman and Peoples Bank & Trust Co. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $55,598.39, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mary J. Stoll vs. William J. and Yvette Stoll. Plaintiff awarded $54,843.87 by default, plus interest, court costs and partition of property.
• Green Tree Acceptance Inc., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. James L. and Pamela K. Pippenger. Plaintiff awarded $21,957.04 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• Bank One, Columbus/N.A. vs. Ruben Cervantes. Plaintiff awarded $2,444.18 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Lake City Bank vs. Robert O. Decker and Enchanted Hills Playhouse Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank vs. Adrienne C. Shalley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Judith Kay and Johnny Wayne Holden. June 27.
• Michael S. and Jennifer R. Moss. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. June 30.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service vs. Stephen Ashby, South Southhill Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,480.28 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Jill L. Cowan vs. Joshua H. Bays, North Parker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from an April 26, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Eastlake Drive, Frontage Road and East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgages, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgments: Shawn A. and Carrie A. Ousley, South Packerton Road, Claypool, $6,756.77, and Phillip M. Armie, East CR 700N, Lees-burg, $2,225.33.
• Darrell E. Phillips vs. Jerry D. Phillips, doing business as Jerry D. Phillips Excavating, North Tucker Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $22,002.62 due on loan, plus interest and court costs.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Joyce A. Wise, East Market Street, Pierceton, and Commercial Credit Loans Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $40,926.67 due on mortgage, plus interest; costs incurred; attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Sandra K. Bell, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $49,468.19 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Angelica M. Antu vs. John D. Osborne, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 15, 1995, auto accident on Ind. 13. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Roger Korenstra, New Paris, vs. Cathleen Brock, East North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $11,500 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees; (2) $10,500 for the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees; and (3) $31,500 for three times the amount of the check because of alleged check deception, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Keybank National Association, successor in interest to Society National Bank, successor in interest to Ameritrust National Bank/Michiana, vs. Fred L. Holst, South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $20,603.57 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Fisher Rotary Well Drilling Inc. vs. Landmark Estates Inc., doing business as Milford Mobile Home Park. Plaintiff seeks $550 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Johnson
Candy Jo and Jerry Lee Johnson, South Bruner Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 23, 1975, and separated March 14, 1997. There are two minor children.
Deck
Kathleen Marie and Donald Paul Deck, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 5, 1992, and separated June 27, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wagoner
Terry L. Wagoner, East Effie Mae Street, North Webster, and Norina M. Wagoner, Main Street, Milford. They were married Aug. 12, 1994, and separated June 30, 1997. There is one minor child.
Stacy
Rhonda S. Stacy, Pierceton, and Michael D. Stacy, Warsaw. They were married April 23, 1994, and separated Feb. 25, 1996. There are two minor children.
Seitner
Faith A. and Charlie A. Seitner, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 4, 1995, and separated June 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Richard and Bobbi Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $1,139.29 by default, plus court costs.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Claude Wood, doing business as Warsaw Parks, $1,470.49, and Miguel M. Esquivel, $1,485.93.
• Midwest Collection Services awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Don and Theresa M. Kauffman, $564.34, and Rubin P. Larkin, $408.06.
• Summit Account & Computer Service Inc. vs. Terry L. White. Plaintiff awarded $4,310.72 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Midwest Collection vs. Joe Shepherd.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Nathan Edward and Crystal Lee Wortinger. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. June 20.
• Samantha Jo and Brady Louis Patterson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $123 per week in child support. June 20.
• Joseph and Deann E. Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. June 24.
• Patsy M. and Lyle H. Parker. June 24.
• Charlene Kay (former name Lackey restored) and Richard Lamar Boggs. June 26.
• Ronald A. and Angela E. Barnett. June 27.
• Dawn and Todd Brunner. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $76 per week in child support. June 30.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Paul and Victoria Lafferty.
Other Action
• Terry L. and Rhea Scybert vs. Carol A. Haldewang and Brent Baker. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter. [[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:
• Kevin James Stevens, 21, and Stacey Renee Lighthall, 25, both of East Oak Lane, Warsaw.
• Jerald B. Aker Jr., 37, and Jenetta J. Fairchild, 43, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Randall Lee Neff, 24, East CR 125S, Pierceton, and Mandy Lee Thompson, 22, Joshua Drive, Warsaw.
• Chad Donald Blue, 21, and Kami Lynn Metzger, 20, both of High Street, Atwood.
• Benjamin Lee Taylor, 21, and Courtney Suzanne Hutchison, 20, both of North CR 750W, Warsaw.
• Mitchell Lee Anderson, 28, and Sheila L. Burdeau, 30, both of East Washington Road, Pierceton.
• Jorge Luis Colon, 20, Goshen, and Maria De Lourdes Garcia, 29, South Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Donald Roy Hoyt, 76, and Joan Arlene Corey, 58, both of Kalamazoo, Mich.
• Michael Shane Sausaman, 29, South Hill Drive, Silver Lake, and Julia Michelle Kelly, 19, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Billy R. Wallen, 50, and Patricia A. McClone, 48, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Steven Wayne Sutherlin, 39, and Patsy M. Parker, 47, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Paul Thomas Berkey, 27, and Frythany Anne Miller, no age given, both of West CR 700S, Claypool.
• Jaime De La Fuente, 20, East Smith Street, Milford, and Stacey Lee Crabb, 19, EMS B42 Lane, Leesburg.
• Jamie Lynn Van Lue, 21, East County Line Road, Syracuse, and Melissa Dawn Sparks, 18, Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• Daniel Ray Clevenger, 24, and Meggan Michele Phillips, 21, both of North CR 650E, Pierceton.
• Allen Leonard Foyle, 25, North CR 300E, Syracuse, and Jessica Lee Stillson, 25, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse.
• Michael J. Young, 31, and Ronnie Rae Johnson, 26, both of North Deer Run, Warsaw.
• David Richard McDonald, 28, and Catrina Ann Nickell, 20, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Martin R. Becker, 52, and Judy A. Young, 37, both of EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg.
• Gregory Horton, 26, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Gordonell Bradley, 24, East CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Eric Allen Secrist, 23, and Jenna Dawn Nelson, 24, both of North Franklin Street, Mentone.
• Robert Dale Yocum, 21, South CR 700W, Mentone, and Shannon Julene Marks, 25, West CR 450N, Rochester.
• David R. Waggoner, 44, and Carolyn J. Watkins, 48, both of Old Road 30E, Pierceton.
• James Fredrick Stewart III, 22, Aurora, Colo., and Candesia Marie Reiff, 20, East CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Mark E. Smith, 31, and Teresa Marie Hall, 19, both of East Camelot Lane South, Crom-well.
• Kurt G. Hagedorn, 34, and Jennifer K. Hutchison, 32, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Fabrice Gilles Toscano, 25, Ridgefield Park, N.J., and Andrea Felice Kralis, 27, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw.
• Donald Wayne Houston, 22, and Lisa Marie Stapleton, 22, both of South Pleasant Street, Silver Lake.
• Steve E. Barrett, 35, West Lake Park Drive, Warsaw, and Lisa K. Hersha, 32, U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Francisco Lopez-Chavollo, 24, North CR 700W, Warsaw, and Wendi Marie Nunemaker, 26, Wakarusa.
• Jeffrey Alan Galloway, 27, and Chandra Joann Jarrett, 27, both of East Wood Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Steven M. and Barbara H. Reed vs. Beulah Schade. Plaintiff awarded $260.22.
• Janet Collins vs. John W. Leemon. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• 30 West Auto Sales and Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Maria Ramos, $905; Natalie J. Green, $1,087.50; Michael and Cynthia Hughie, $1,163.65; William D. Roberts, $930; and Clinton E. Green, $1,277.50.
• Warsaw Wholesale Suppliers Inc. vs. Mike Summers. Plaintiff awarded $1,340.
• Reed & Earhart vs. David E. Long. Plaintiff awarded $1,135.04.
• Shamrock Mobile Home Park vs. Mark Shafer. Plaintiff awarded $178.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Connie Long, $630.88; Michael J. and Brenda Baker, $485.60; Pauline Hoover, $101.54; Charles E. Bradley, $172.54; Pamela Newton, $107.66; Jack and Joy L. Morris, $1,295.48; and David A. and Cherie L. Julian, $126.04.
• Amanda E. Ashton vs. Julia Arrowood. Plaintiff awarded $150.
• Michael Dawald vs. Eddie Boyd. Plaintiff awarded $211.
• Chad J. Pattison vs. Lee A. Howe. Plaintiff awarded $2,500.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael and Lou Anna Hoskins, $1,575.15; Steve F. Goff, $2,443.75; William Pate, $1,113.09; Donna Mosco, $766.94; and James Porter, $1,608.01.
• Merl Heckaman vs. Larry Badskey. Plaintiff awarded $112.96.
• Greg Mitchell vs. Douglas A. Wise and Roni Davis. Plaintiff awarded $498.50.
• Joann C. Carr vs. Roger and Rhonda Cook. Plaintiff awarded $1,394.48.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Ty Starr. Plaintiff awarded $1,800 in one case and $1,960 in another.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Basilio V. Ramirez. Plaintiff awarded $815.25.
• Rabb Water Systems Inc. vs. Vickie Adams. Plaintiff awarded $709.57.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Stacy L. Calhoon. Plaintiff awarded $1,001.38.
• Wawasee Community Schools vs. David and Penny Norris. Plaintiff awarded $164.45.
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 $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Erin A. Morris, 19, Warsaw; Robert W. Norris, 17, Warsaw; Mathew L. Taylor, 17, Winona Lake; Randal L. Zorn, 28, Warsaw; Melissa A. Knapp, 25, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Ybarra, 32, Warsaw; Matthew I. Dilley, 16, Warsaw; and Ryan A. Johnson, 17, Cromwell.
Fined $27 in May was Jonathan W. Hoyt, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April was Angie H. Rico, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March was Suzanne Harrison, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Adam J. Dutka, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in June were Henry D. Komdeur, 31, Warsaw; Scott M. Tucker, 33, Warsaw; and John P. Craig, 43, Mentone.
Fined $12 in May were Keith P. Bernicky, 18, Syracuse; Rosalind R. Hawns, 36, Warsaw; Jason S. Puterbaugh, 22, Warsaw; Tracy L. Bloom, 38, Warsaw; and Willard D. Higgins, 70, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Matthew J. Seese, 20, Winona Lake; Nicholas P. Cook, 19, Lees-burg; John A. Turdo, 20, Syracuse; and Daniel T. Young, 19, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in June was Joshua W. Rhoades, 17, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Michael E. Patrick, 38, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Joshua A. Bays, 16, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Melinda M. Heierman, 18, War-saw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Carrie L. Quintero, 21, North Manchester.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in June was Rolando Andrade, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in May was Mitchell A. Mathias, 16, South Whitley.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Max J. Beer, 26, Syracuse.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $7 in May was Irving D. Medrano, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January was Kennel L. Williams, 27, North Webster.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in August was Janice C. Gressley, 41, Claypool.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $100 in August was Richard Zarse, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Pulling A Water Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in June was James R. Rogers, 40, Winona Lake.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in June was Harlen E. Chapman, 29, Warsaw.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June were Randie J. Kopkey, 41, North Manchester, and Danny L. Anglin, 64, War-saw.
Excess Speed In Idle Zone - Fined $7 in June was Jeffrey A. Cox, 28, North Webster.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in June was Daniel W. Harvey, 26, Warsaw.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in June was Christopher J. Deneve, 26, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Daniel G. Ousley, 17, Claypool; Irvin W. Myers, 69, Silver Lake; Gary E. Miller, 52, Leesburg; Elim M. Smith, 60, Warsaw; Jeffrey A. Eades, 20, Syracuse; Ronda Hart-man, 32, Etna Green; and Joshua A. Bays, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Albert L. Maples, 31, Warsaw; and Jonathan W. Hoyt, 17, Syracuse (two counts).
Fined $20 in April was Kathy Garris, 36, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Robert H. and Kristina K. Moser, Ind. 13S, Pierceton, $5,119.86, and James A. and Clistie M. Hoskins, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, $5,498.23.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Monte William Smith, Winterport, Mass., and Pamela Carmichael, Costigan, Mass. Plaintiff seeks $7,500 for three times the amount of a check on which payment was stopped and for attorney fees, plus court costs.
• James L. Walmer vs. Scott Riggle, Michael Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $550 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Climate Control Inc. vs. Ideal Construction Inc. and James Stone, Forest Glen Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks (1) $32,757.93 due on account from Ideal Construction, plus $3,500 in attorney fees and court costs, and (2) any sum due to Ideal Construction from Stone, plus court costs.
• Darrell E. Phillips vs. Kerry Joe Phillips, East Jackson Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $20,508.43 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Timothy M. Wendt vs. Francisca Moreno, East Prairie Street, Leesburg, American General Finance and Kosciusko County Treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $32,000 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. vs. Enrique Ramos, St. Mary's Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,802 as paid to insured claimant, William McDonald, following an April 27, 1996, auto accident on East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Replogle
Patricia G. Replogle, East Lakeview Avenue, Syracuse, and Stephen R. Replogle, East Beer Road, Milford. They were married July 17, 1971, and separated May 31, 1997. There are no minor children.
Swiger
Shawn P. Swiger, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, and Wava Charise Swiger, Bowden, Ga. They were married Aug. 6, 1994, and separated May 31, 1997. There are no minor children.
Eagleson
Carmen L. Eagleson, Ind. 25W, Mentone, and Mike Eagleson, New Haven. They were married Feb. 26, 1994, and separated May 18, 1996. There are two minor children.
Walker
Michael and Mary Walker, East Lakeview Trail, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 18, 1982, and separated July 2, 1997. There are no minor children.
Moretto
Melinda M. Moretto, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, and Jerry R. Moretto, West Portland Street, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 1, 1990, and separated July 3, 1997. There are no minor children.
Gilliam
Jenelle M. Gilliam, East Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Leyon Gilliam, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1991, and separated June 30, 1997. There are four minor children.
Hatfield
Faye L. Hatfield, Argonne Road, Warsaw, and Donald Albert Hatfield, North Cook Street, Warsaw. They were married March 16, 1946, and separated Sept. 11, 1996. There are no minor children.
Fagan
Fawnda C. Fagan, North CR 700W, Roch-ester, and James Fagan, Maple Lane, Nappa-nee. They were married March 19, 1994, and separated March 28, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Rodney D. and Terri C. Edgington. Plaintiff awarded $10,020.38, plus interest and court costs.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Mike D. Harmon. Plaintiff awarded $1,964.40 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs. Kenneth D. and Debra L. Pass. Plaintiff awarded $3,085.01 by default, plus interest and court cost.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Jimmy W. and Carla R. Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $4,050.55 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/N.A. vs. Ronald L. and Marilyn S. Hartman and Peoples Bank & Trust Co. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $55,598.39, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mary J. Stoll vs. William J. and Yvette Stoll. Plaintiff awarded $54,843.87 by default, plus interest, court costs and partition of property.
• Green Tree Acceptance Inc., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. James L. and Pamela K. Pippenger. Plaintiff awarded $21,957.04 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• Bank One, Columbus/N.A. vs. Ruben Cervantes. Plaintiff awarded $2,444.18 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Lake City Bank vs. Robert O. Decker and Enchanted Hills Playhouse Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank vs. Adrienne C. Shalley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Judith Kay and Johnny Wayne Holden. June 27.
• Michael S. and Jennifer R. Moss. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. June 30.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service vs. Stephen Ashby, South Southhill Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,480.28 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Jill L. Cowan vs. Joshua H. Bays, North Parker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from an April 26, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Eastlake Drive, Frontage Road and East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgages, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgments: Shawn A. and Carrie A. Ousley, South Packerton Road, Claypool, $6,756.77, and Phillip M. Armie, East CR 700N, Lees-burg, $2,225.33.
• Darrell E. Phillips vs. Jerry D. Phillips, doing business as Jerry D. Phillips Excavating, North Tucker Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $22,002.62 due on loan, plus interest and court costs.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Joyce A. Wise, East Market Street, Pierceton, and Commercial Credit Loans Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $40,926.67 due on mortgage, plus interest; costs incurred; attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Sandra K. Bell, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $49,468.19 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Angelica M. Antu vs. John D. Osborne, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 15, 1995, auto accident on Ind. 13. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Roger Korenstra, New Paris, vs. Cathleen Brock, East North Shore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $11,500 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees; (2) $10,500 for the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees; and (3) $31,500 for three times the amount of the check because of alleged check deception, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Keybank National Association, successor in interest to Society National Bank, successor in interest to Ameritrust National Bank/Michiana, vs. Fred L. Holst, South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $20,603.57 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Fisher Rotary Well Drilling Inc. vs. Landmark Estates Inc., doing business as Milford Mobile Home Park. Plaintiff seeks $550 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Johnson
Candy Jo and Jerry Lee Johnson, South Bruner Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 23, 1975, and separated March 14, 1997. There are two minor children.
Deck
Kathleen Marie and Donald Paul Deck, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 5, 1992, and separated June 27, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wagoner
Terry L. Wagoner, East Effie Mae Street, North Webster, and Norina M. Wagoner, Main Street, Milford. They were married Aug. 12, 1994, and separated June 30, 1997. There is one minor child.
Stacy
Rhonda S. Stacy, Pierceton, and Michael D. Stacy, Warsaw. They were married April 23, 1994, and separated Feb. 25, 1996. There are two minor children.
Seitner
Faith A. and Charlie A. Seitner, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 4, 1995, and separated June 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Richard and Bobbi Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $1,139.29 by default, plus court costs.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Claude Wood, doing business as Warsaw Parks, $1,470.49, and Miguel M. Esquivel, $1,485.93.
• Midwest Collection Services awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Don and Theresa M. Kauffman, $564.34, and Rubin P. Larkin, $408.06.
• Summit Account & Computer Service Inc. vs. Terry L. White. Plaintiff awarded $4,310.72 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Midwest Collection vs. Joe Shepherd.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Nathan Edward and Crystal Lee Wortinger. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. June 20.
• Samantha Jo and Brady Louis Patterson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $123 per week in child support. June 20.
• Joseph and Deann E. Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. June 24.
• Patsy M. and Lyle H. Parker. June 24.
• Charlene Kay (former name Lackey restored) and Richard Lamar Boggs. June 26.
• Ronald A. and Angela E. Barnett. June 27.
• Dawn and Todd Brunner. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $76 per week in child support. June 30.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Paul and Victoria Lafferty.
Other Action
• Terry L. and Rhea Scybert vs. Carol A. Haldewang and Brent Baker. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
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