Times-Union Court News 07-16-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Mark William Baker, 26, and Melissa Pauline McDonough, 26, both of East Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse.
• Dustin Michael Blevins, 22, Elkhart, and Tracy Allison Gradle, 21, East Bucher Drive, Syracuse.
• Ryan L. Bradford, 24, and Sara Joy Danner, 26, both of North Seventh Street, Pierceton.
• Thomas Shannon Bugg, 32, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton, and Kelly J. Burr, 37, East CR 225S, Winona Lake.
• Michael J. Derby, 34, and Gena Ellen Miller, 29, both of South High Street, Warsaw.
• Dennis Ray Diefenbacher, 24, Drayton, Ontario, Canada, and Amy Jo Miller, 26, West CR 750N, Etna Green.
• Terry R. Elliott, 39, and Yvonne R. Vance, 37, both of West CR 200N, Etna Green.
• David L. Flynn, 50, and Michelle Bowra, 40, both of East CR 650N, North Webster.
• Benjamin David Guy, 24, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Elise Christine Henry, 20, Country Club Drive South, Warsaw.
• Woodrow W. Hancock, 47, and Frances J. Armbruster, 52, both of North Roosevelt Street, Warsaw.
• Dennis L. Hively, 49, East Prestwick Road, Warsaw, and Darcy K. Mock, 47, North Long Drive, Syracuse.
• Dustin J. Hollar, 21, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Jenifer Lynn Vernatter, 20, Baugher Drive, Tippecanoe.
• Jeremy Michael Hurst, 24, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Sarah Elizabeth Clemmer, 21, West Prairie Street, Leesburg.
• John Keaton Landis, 21, and Bianca Rose Hales, 19, both of Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Scott Moss, 34, and Peggy Hendrickson, 32, both of East Walnut Street, Silver Lake.
• Richard D. Olds, 35, and Karen L. Walton, 32, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Chad Thomas Peart, 31, and Lisa Marie Blough, 25, both of EMS B38A Lane, Leesburg.
• Andrew Nicholas Plank, 23, Fishers, and Krista Layne Coppes, 22, North Timberline Circle East, Warsaw.
• Stephen James Schuler, 23, Pierceton, and Grace Ellen Lenox, 22, North Indiana Street, Pierceton.
• Lonnie Wayne Simmons, 30, and Tina Marie Robinson, 24, both of South Faye Street, Claypool.
• Timothy C. Spencer, 50, Wakarusa, and Kathy J. Hougey, 38, North Haiden Drive, Syracuse.
• Boyde Lewis Stremme, 43, and Deborah Anne May, 41, both of West Island Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jerry Dewayne Wilkins, 21, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Wendy Lee Kunnley, 22, Bedford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David S. and Jessica L. Collins, $73.34; Ronald J. and Lynn C. Hennig, $45.16; Sean Carver, $1,273.44; Kevin A. McMillan, $1,059.13; David B. McNeal, $235.66; Blake E. and Debbie J. Neeley, $2,054.42; Benjamin E. and Cheryl Nellis, $509.16; Eva L. Ratliff Baker and Randall Baker, $2,048.57; Samuel Adam Saldana, $510.58; Wendi M. Sapp, $83.31; David C. Slone, $2,198.21; Bret Smith, $131.04; and Gerald Scott, $640.61.
• FSF Inc. v. Troy Erichsen. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Pizza Supply of Indiana Inc. v. Jeff Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $33.31.
• Kim Frauhiger v. Jeff Mayo. Plaintiff awarded $2,125.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Ferrell, $58.80; Cynthia and Robert Ulmer, $87.43; Jackson R. Dickerson, $31; Susan and Herbert Stanton, $65.38; and Linda E. Schrader, $59.31.
• The Collection Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angie H. and Jerry Hite, $2,348.32; Melissa A. Stuart, $2,173.30; Carla S. Patrick, $45.74; Brenda J. Jackson, $53.61; Vickie J. Holloway, $818.13; Judy A. Hall, $90.11;
• Michael J. Webb v. Stephanie Hood. Plaintiff awarded $950.
• Bryon J. Berry v. Alicia Amburgy. Plaintiff awarded $35.53.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Alan and Yolanda L. Kuta. $2,976.24; Thomas W. Persley, $2,688.12; Angela M. Kincaid, $3,000.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony and Connie Arndt, $73; Jeff Arnett, $186.60; Judy Boyd, $59.60; Ellen Bjella, $62.85; Donald Brace, $25.45; Arlen and Pam Brennaman, $33.80; Tara Burns, $86.35; Sam and Tami Coquillard, $71.90; Louis Davis, $51.25; Ronald and Sylvia Eary, $80.05; and James and Francisca Ferguson, judgment.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. v. Neeley Schwinnen. Plaintiff awarded $24.68.
• Kemp Electric Inc. v. Loren Bishop. Plaintiff awarded $1,250.37.
• Danny Amburgey v. Kim Click. Plaintiff awarded $1,417.81.
• James L. Walmer v. Bradley Lemberg. Plaintiff awarded $65.
• The Car Co. v. Tommy L. and Merry L. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $1,819.70.
• Financial Services of Whitley County v. James M. Method. Plaintiff awarded $1,176.23.
• Safe-Way Door awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bracker Door, $1,497.80, and Ginger Carboneau, $1,009.01.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Henry and Debra Frazier, $126.90; Becky Kern, $86.55; Juliana Brown, $80.05; David and Ana McPheeters, $77.50; Marisela Melendez, $264.30; Marvin and Holly Miller, $86.55; and Valerie King, $56.10.
• Hoosier Parks, LLC, v. Gene Chaney. Plaintiff awarded $1,838.
• Roland Arnell v. Sandy Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $455.
• K&K Enterprises Inc. v. Michael Cripe. Plaintiff awarded $150.
• Papakeechie Protective Association v. Charles and Sharon Stuckman. Plaintiff awarded $313.80.
• Leisha Howard v. Shawn Sapp. Plaintiff awarded $625.
• Elmer J. Smith v. Scott Henry. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Dewayne Busz v. Chris and Carrie Jordan. Plaintiff awarded $784.27.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Judy K. Osbeck, 49, Warsaw; Daniel A. Walters, 18, Warsaw; Jodie L. Pressler, 18, Syracuse; Brent R. Vandermark, 16, Rochester; Robert L. Clingler, 43, Rochester; Jeremy L. Hochstetler, 22, Nappanee; Royce Beigh, 50, Claypool; Kimberly A. Dawson, 30, Winona Lake; Christopher W. Cripe, 17, Syracuse; Ryan C. Hand-Minsch, 16, Mentone; Kelly A. Ducheteau, 24, North Webster; Grace T. Mitchell, 17, Mentone; and Erica Landeros, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in March was Ryan M. Niccum, 26, Akron.
Fined $27 in January were Rita A.Kraniak, 34, Mentone; Teresa L. Dohner, 31, Warsaw; and Tami Jo Shipley, 25, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in June were Matthew J. Palladino, 16, Winona Lake; Andrea M. Holt, 17, Silver Lake; Paul C. Luithly, 50, Warsaw; Phillip A. Smith, 42, Warsaw; Terry Singleton, 48, North Manchester; Betsy J. Weaver, 27, Claypool; David A. Kotkovetz, 52, Warsaw; Corissa L. Calaway, 20, Warsaw; Rachel L. Johnson, 31, Warsaw; Brittany N. Powell, 17, Warsaw; Brian M. Boldry, 36, Rochester; Benjamin C. Brazo, 19, Mentone; and Charles K. Medlock, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Angela M. Frost, 29, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in June were Daniel L. Sandlian, 20, Winona Lake; Anthony D. Rice, 19, Silver Lake; Wendy M. Owens, 21, Claypool; David J. Wildman, 18, Winona Lake; and Rex L. Smeltzer, 70, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was David D. Gill, 25, Claypool.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in June were Maureen E. Oliver, 45, Warsaw; Adam J. Galvin, 18, Winona Lake; and Faith A. Kirkendall, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Keitha D. Stevens, 27, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were April R. Conley, 20, Akron, and William S. Hambright, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was David L. Tezekjian, 18, Winona Lake.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in June was Ruth G. Gutierrez, 31, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June were James O. Blair, 45, South Whitley; Herbert E. Stanton, 41, Warsaw; Sarah A. Stephens, 17, Pierceton; and Lori K. Stoneburner, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Jaria K. McNees, 31, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in June were Timothy N. Swick, 19, Warsaw, and Gary G. Gregory, 40, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Chad A. Fuller, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Blake J. Sechrist, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in December were Brock A. Mathias, 19, Larwill, and George Prater, 20, Warsaw.
Failure To Identify Motor Carrier - Fined $17 in June was Harold L. Campbell, 72, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in June was Forest D. Somers, 18, North Webster.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in June was David L. Sisk Jr., 26, Leesburg.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was Chad S. Nifong, 17, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June were Odair O. Santamaria, 21, Milford, and Joshua A. Crosely, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Ruban Wilson, 23, Warsaw.
Improper U-Turn - Fined $7 in March was Melvin E. Keplinger, 18, Mentone.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in March was Trisha S. Rhodes, 35, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Mark B. Holloway, 34, Warsaw; Michael G. Grevenstuk, 40, Leesburg; Laura E. Gonzalez, 26, Warsaw; Thelma D. Snyder, 46, Syracuse; Leanne M. Wadkins, 37, Warsaw; Catherine A. Bowles, 38, Mentone; Verne A. Yoder, 17, Etna Green; Jonathan N. Vargas, 25, Warsaw; Jason M. Bell, 25, Warsaw; Freddie L. Hapner, 61, Syracuse;
Also, Elson J. Kreklow, 55, Leesburg; Robert Casey, 35, Milford; Penny E. Weirick, 54, Syracuse; Charles W. Koser Jr., 56, Syracuse; Angela D. Hurd, 29, Pierceton; Elizabeth A. Walker, 23, Warsaw; Jose T. Hernandez, 24, Warsaw; Anna M. Scutchfield, 23, Silver Lake; Rodolfo D. Herrera, 23, Mentone; Matthew J. Harris, 17, Warsaw;
Also, Juan Patino, 44, Warsaw; Jonathan A. Moyotl, 17, Winona Lake; Dixie L. Likens, 66, North Webster; Kevin L. Zickefoose, 25, Pierceton; German Cisneros, 24, Warsaw; Teresa Gonzalez, 26, Warsaw; Ray B. Frost, 58, Syracuse; John R. Alexander, 33, Winona Lake; Margaret E. Rockenbaugh, 48, Warsaw; Cynthia A. Studebaker, 41, Claypool;
Also, Heather J. McDonough, 20, Claypool; Terry D. Prater, 29, Warsaw; David G. Vandyke, 52, Warsaw; Ryan S. Hernandez, 21, Warsaw; Lucinda L. Kahler, 47, Warsaw; Caleb E. Stephens, 26, Claypool; Kenneth C. Diekhuff, 51, Warsaw; Claudia Granados, 20, Etna Green; Dennis A. Miller, 51, Milford; Jack Powell, 73, Leesburg;
Also, Robert L. Sylvester, 42, Syracuse; Scott B. Yeager, 36, Mentone; Odair O. Santamaria, 21, Milford; Andrew Stevens Jr., 43, Syracuse; Elizabeth A. Stevens, 36, Syracuse; Melodie J. Rodgers, 41, Syracuse; Marlene L. Andrews, 67, Syracuse; Joanne M. Ulrey, 65, Syracuse; Morgan L. Medlock, 16, Syracuse; Thelma D. Snyder, 46, Syracuse;
Also, Gary D. Kirkwood, 50, Syracuse; Chett T. Wortinger, 21, Milford; Peggy D. Halsey, 55, Syracuse; Sherman Goldenberg, 53, Syracuse; Joshua A. Crosely, 17, Warsaw; Andrew Kyler, 24, Pierceton; Ashley S. Holloway, 55, Syracuse; James E. Brake, 54, North Webster; Catherine M. Coy, 38, Syracuse; Shane W. Ebright, 23, Warsaw;
Also, Rodney W. Hendricks, 48, North Webster; David B. Fulkerson, 63, Warsaw; Venancio R. Leon, 40, Warsaw; Eugene T. Heldenreich, 73, Leesburg; Debra L. Barboza, 20, Warsaw; Zekiel T. Dotson, 23, Warsaw; Christa S. Fuote, 25, Syracuse; and Diana M. Heck, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March were Patricia C. Alvarez, 29, Milford; Robert J. Jones, 21, Winona Lake; Lorrie D. Baldridge, 30, Warsaw; Rhonda I. Sechrist, 25, Akron; Brandy J. McGuire, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January was Bradley A. Dye, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Christopher R. Bartz, 24, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Discover Bank v. Jack Blacksten, Biblers Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,832.60 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Keri A. and Betty L. Kruger, South Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,225.97 due on note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and attorney fees.
• CBT Credit Services v. Ryan and Lara Caudill, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,534.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Hampton & Voelz v. Jeffrey R. and Victoria L. Schuchman, North Randolph Street, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $4,908.60 due on account, plus costs incurred and court costs.
• Aquatech v. Jeff Larson, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,680 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Tracy E. Abner, Ligonier. Plaintiff seeks $7,743.07 due on contract.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Don F. Deemer, et al, v. Frank Knez, et al. Summary judgment granted in favor of defendants.
• Helvey & Associates v. James and Wilma G. Craig. Plaintiff awarded $19,515.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Great Lakes Collection Bureau Inc. v. Delbert Dan Surfus Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,172.23 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Michael and Heidi Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $1,485 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp. v. Randall C. Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $4,695.07, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Larry J. Patrick and Misty M. Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $7,052.82 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Lodema Haywood. Plaintiff awarded $3,653.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Huntington County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Bridget Baxter and Kenneth Fraley. Plaintiff awarded $5,717.69 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Harold E. and Sarah C. Bardsley.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Midfirst Bank v. Larry R. Bowen.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jose and Alicia Ceballos. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of the couple's two minor children. June 28.
• Brenda A. and Michael D. Adams. This court has no jurisdiction over custody or support of couple's minor child. July 1.
• J. Carol and Donald Miller. July 2.
• Rae Ann and Woodrow Hancock. July 2.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Bank v. Jack and Debra L. Blacksten, Biblers Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $26,366.51 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.
• The Bank of New York v. Penny Oviedo, North CR 400W, Milford; unknown occupants of the North CR 400W, Milford, residence; and Myles Electric Service, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $23,427.77 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.
• Jimmy Fleming v. Larry G. Harris, North CR 900E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 30, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Ind. 9, Columbia City. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• State of Indiana v. John J. Posada, St. Mary's, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $1,137.34 for damage resulting from a Dec. 3, 2001, auto accident on CR 800W.
Marriage Dissolutions
Arnold
Abigail S. Arnold, South Lotz Lane, Silver Lake, and Jason M. Arnold, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 24, 1996, and separated April 1, 2001. There are two minor children.
England
Tonia England, South McKinley Street, Warsaw, and Brian L. England, East CR 700S, Claypool. They were married March 5, 1988, and separated June 3, 2002. There are three minor children.
Gomez
Maria D. Gomez, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Juan Gomez Jr., address unknown. They were married Sept. 6, 1995, and separated Dec. 20, 1995. There are no minor children.
Shankster
Patty Ann and Randal J. Shankster, East Fourth Street, Milford. They were married Sept. 23, 1980, and separated March 15, 2002. There is one minor child.
Whiteman
Victoria I. Whiteman, Kosciusko County, and Philip A. Whiteman, East CR 400N, Leesburg. They were married June 2, 1963, and separated March 18, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Harry Price Jr. Plaintiff awarded $2,423.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Henry C. and Debra K. Frazier, et al. Plaintiff awarded $18,607.39 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Carol L. Smith, solely in her capacity as personal representative of the estate of Judy Creekmore, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $72,305.45, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Broadview Lumber Co. v. James McAbee and JDM Construction Inc. Plaintiff awarded $34,647.46 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Pentagon Federal Credit Union v. Matthew W. Kreft. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $535.45, plus interest, $133.86 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Wickes Inc. v. Marva Custom Homes, LLC. Plaintiff awarded $30,629.65 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Anthony Joseph Watz's request to change his name to Anthony Joseph Fulton is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• City of Warsaw v. David and Susan K. Wentzel.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Star Financial Bank v. Georgia L. Eierman and Illiana Financial Credit Union.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Homecomings Financial Network Inc. v. Kurt B. Kauffman.
• BA Mortgage v. David P. and Sherry K. Harwood and Lake City Bank. All claims, crossclaims and counterclaims are dismissed.
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Michael A. and Cynthia Starkey.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Trudi A. and Harry L. Marshall. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $124.34 per week in child support. June 26.
• Esther N. and Kenneth C. Hylton. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 26.
• Martha Lou (former name Myers restored) and Guy E. Stayton. June 26.
• Rhonda S. (former name Niccum restored) and Stephen M. Lewis. June 27.
• Keith A. and Rita M. Kolb. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. June 28.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Ilene Haney Osbun and David Eugene Osbun. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Mark William Baker, 26, and Melissa Pauline McDonough, 26, both of East Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse.
• Dustin Michael Blevins, 22, Elkhart, and Tracy Allison Gradle, 21, East Bucher Drive, Syracuse.
• Ryan L. Bradford, 24, and Sara Joy Danner, 26, both of North Seventh Street, Pierceton.
• Thomas Shannon Bugg, 32, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton, and Kelly J. Burr, 37, East CR 225S, Winona Lake.
• Michael J. Derby, 34, and Gena Ellen Miller, 29, both of South High Street, Warsaw.
• Dennis Ray Diefenbacher, 24, Drayton, Ontario, Canada, and Amy Jo Miller, 26, West CR 750N, Etna Green.
• Terry R. Elliott, 39, and Yvonne R. Vance, 37, both of West CR 200N, Etna Green.
• David L. Flynn, 50, and Michelle Bowra, 40, both of East CR 650N, North Webster.
• Benjamin David Guy, 24, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Elise Christine Henry, 20, Country Club Drive South, Warsaw.
• Woodrow W. Hancock, 47, and Frances J. Armbruster, 52, both of North Roosevelt Street, Warsaw.
• Dennis L. Hively, 49, East Prestwick Road, Warsaw, and Darcy K. Mock, 47, North Long Drive, Syracuse.
• Dustin J. Hollar, 21, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Jenifer Lynn Vernatter, 20, Baugher Drive, Tippecanoe.
• Jeremy Michael Hurst, 24, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Sarah Elizabeth Clemmer, 21, West Prairie Street, Leesburg.
• John Keaton Landis, 21, and Bianca Rose Hales, 19, both of Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Scott Moss, 34, and Peggy Hendrickson, 32, both of East Walnut Street, Silver Lake.
• Richard D. Olds, 35, and Karen L. Walton, 32, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Chad Thomas Peart, 31, and Lisa Marie Blough, 25, both of EMS B38A Lane, Leesburg.
• Andrew Nicholas Plank, 23, Fishers, and Krista Layne Coppes, 22, North Timberline Circle East, Warsaw.
• Stephen James Schuler, 23, Pierceton, and Grace Ellen Lenox, 22, North Indiana Street, Pierceton.
• Lonnie Wayne Simmons, 30, and Tina Marie Robinson, 24, both of South Faye Street, Claypool.
• Timothy C. Spencer, 50, Wakarusa, and Kathy J. Hougey, 38, North Haiden Drive, Syracuse.
• Boyde Lewis Stremme, 43, and Deborah Anne May, 41, both of West Island Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jerry Dewayne Wilkins, 21, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Wendy Lee Kunnley, 22, Bedford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David S. and Jessica L. Collins, $73.34; Ronald J. and Lynn C. Hennig, $45.16; Sean Carver, $1,273.44; Kevin A. McMillan, $1,059.13; David B. McNeal, $235.66; Blake E. and Debbie J. Neeley, $2,054.42; Benjamin E. and Cheryl Nellis, $509.16; Eva L. Ratliff Baker and Randall Baker, $2,048.57; Samuel Adam Saldana, $510.58; Wendi M. Sapp, $83.31; David C. Slone, $2,198.21; Bret Smith, $131.04; and Gerald Scott, $640.61.
• FSF Inc. v. Troy Erichsen. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Pizza Supply of Indiana Inc. v. Jeff Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $33.31.
• Kim Frauhiger v. Jeff Mayo. Plaintiff awarded $2,125.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Ferrell, $58.80; Cynthia and Robert Ulmer, $87.43; Jackson R. Dickerson, $31; Susan and Herbert Stanton, $65.38; and Linda E. Schrader, $59.31.
• The Collection Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angie H. and Jerry Hite, $2,348.32; Melissa A. Stuart, $2,173.30; Carla S. Patrick, $45.74; Brenda J. Jackson, $53.61; Vickie J. Holloway, $818.13; Judy A. Hall, $90.11;
• Michael J. Webb v. Stephanie Hood. Plaintiff awarded $950.
• Bryon J. Berry v. Alicia Amburgy. Plaintiff awarded $35.53.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Alan and Yolanda L. Kuta. $2,976.24; Thomas W. Persley, $2,688.12; Angela M. Kincaid, $3,000.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony and Connie Arndt, $73; Jeff Arnett, $186.60; Judy Boyd, $59.60; Ellen Bjella, $62.85; Donald Brace, $25.45; Arlen and Pam Brennaman, $33.80; Tara Burns, $86.35; Sam and Tami Coquillard, $71.90; Louis Davis, $51.25; Ronald and Sylvia Eary, $80.05; and James and Francisca Ferguson, judgment.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. v. Neeley Schwinnen. Plaintiff awarded $24.68.
• Kemp Electric Inc. v. Loren Bishop. Plaintiff awarded $1,250.37.
• Danny Amburgey v. Kim Click. Plaintiff awarded $1,417.81.
• James L. Walmer v. Bradley Lemberg. Plaintiff awarded $65.
• The Car Co. v. Tommy L. and Merry L. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $1,819.70.
• Financial Services of Whitley County v. James M. Method. Plaintiff awarded $1,176.23.
• Safe-Way Door awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bracker Door, $1,497.80, and Ginger Carboneau, $1,009.01.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Henry and Debra Frazier, $126.90; Becky Kern, $86.55; Juliana Brown, $80.05; David and Ana McPheeters, $77.50; Marisela Melendez, $264.30; Marvin and Holly Miller, $86.55; and Valerie King, $56.10.
• Hoosier Parks, LLC, v. Gene Chaney. Plaintiff awarded $1,838.
• Roland Arnell v. Sandy Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $455.
• K&K Enterprises Inc. v. Michael Cripe. Plaintiff awarded $150.
• Papakeechie Protective Association v. Charles and Sharon Stuckman. Plaintiff awarded $313.80.
• Leisha Howard v. Shawn Sapp. Plaintiff awarded $625.
• Elmer J. Smith v. Scott Henry. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Dewayne Busz v. Chris and Carrie Jordan. Plaintiff awarded $784.27.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Judy K. Osbeck, 49, Warsaw; Daniel A. Walters, 18, Warsaw; Jodie L. Pressler, 18, Syracuse; Brent R. Vandermark, 16, Rochester; Robert L. Clingler, 43, Rochester; Jeremy L. Hochstetler, 22, Nappanee; Royce Beigh, 50, Claypool; Kimberly A. Dawson, 30, Winona Lake; Christopher W. Cripe, 17, Syracuse; Ryan C. Hand-Minsch, 16, Mentone; Kelly A. Ducheteau, 24, North Webster; Grace T. Mitchell, 17, Mentone; and Erica Landeros, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in March was Ryan M. Niccum, 26, Akron.
Fined $27 in January were Rita A.Kraniak, 34, Mentone; Teresa L. Dohner, 31, Warsaw; and Tami Jo Shipley, 25, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in June were Matthew J. Palladino, 16, Winona Lake; Andrea M. Holt, 17, Silver Lake; Paul C. Luithly, 50, Warsaw; Phillip A. Smith, 42, Warsaw; Terry Singleton, 48, North Manchester; Betsy J. Weaver, 27, Claypool; David A. Kotkovetz, 52, Warsaw; Corissa L. Calaway, 20, Warsaw; Rachel L. Johnson, 31, Warsaw; Brittany N. Powell, 17, Warsaw; Brian M. Boldry, 36, Rochester; Benjamin C. Brazo, 19, Mentone; and Charles K. Medlock, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Angela M. Frost, 29, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in June were Daniel L. Sandlian, 20, Winona Lake; Anthony D. Rice, 19, Silver Lake; Wendy M. Owens, 21, Claypool; David J. Wildman, 18, Winona Lake; and Rex L. Smeltzer, 70, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was David D. Gill, 25, Claypool.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in June were Maureen E. Oliver, 45, Warsaw; Adam J. Galvin, 18, Winona Lake; and Faith A. Kirkendall, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Keitha D. Stevens, 27, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were April R. Conley, 20, Akron, and William S. Hambright, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was David L. Tezekjian, 18, Winona Lake.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in June was Ruth G. Gutierrez, 31, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June were James O. Blair, 45, South Whitley; Herbert E. Stanton, 41, Warsaw; Sarah A. Stephens, 17, Pierceton; and Lori K. Stoneburner, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Jaria K. McNees, 31, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in June were Timothy N. Swick, 19, Warsaw, and Gary G. Gregory, 40, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March was Chad A. Fuller, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January was Blake J. Sechrist, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in December were Brock A. Mathias, 19, Larwill, and George Prater, 20, Warsaw.
Failure To Identify Motor Carrier - Fined $17 in June was Harold L. Campbell, 72, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in June was Forest D. Somers, 18, North Webster.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in June was David L. Sisk Jr., 26, Leesburg.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was Chad S. Nifong, 17, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June were Odair O. Santamaria, 21, Milford, and Joshua A. Crosely, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Ruban Wilson, 23, Warsaw.
Improper U-Turn - Fined $7 in March was Melvin E. Keplinger, 18, Mentone.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in March was Trisha S. Rhodes, 35, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Mark B. Holloway, 34, Warsaw; Michael G. Grevenstuk, 40, Leesburg; Laura E. Gonzalez, 26, Warsaw; Thelma D. Snyder, 46, Syracuse; Leanne M. Wadkins, 37, Warsaw; Catherine A. Bowles, 38, Mentone; Verne A. Yoder, 17, Etna Green; Jonathan N. Vargas, 25, Warsaw; Jason M. Bell, 25, Warsaw; Freddie L. Hapner, 61, Syracuse;
Also, Elson J. Kreklow, 55, Leesburg; Robert Casey, 35, Milford; Penny E. Weirick, 54, Syracuse; Charles W. Koser Jr., 56, Syracuse; Angela D. Hurd, 29, Pierceton; Elizabeth A. Walker, 23, Warsaw; Jose T. Hernandez, 24, Warsaw; Anna M. Scutchfield, 23, Silver Lake; Rodolfo D. Herrera, 23, Mentone; Matthew J. Harris, 17, Warsaw;
Also, Juan Patino, 44, Warsaw; Jonathan A. Moyotl, 17, Winona Lake; Dixie L. Likens, 66, North Webster; Kevin L. Zickefoose, 25, Pierceton; German Cisneros, 24, Warsaw; Teresa Gonzalez, 26, Warsaw; Ray B. Frost, 58, Syracuse; John R. Alexander, 33, Winona Lake; Margaret E. Rockenbaugh, 48, Warsaw; Cynthia A. Studebaker, 41, Claypool;
Also, Heather J. McDonough, 20, Claypool; Terry D. Prater, 29, Warsaw; David G. Vandyke, 52, Warsaw; Ryan S. Hernandez, 21, Warsaw; Lucinda L. Kahler, 47, Warsaw; Caleb E. Stephens, 26, Claypool; Kenneth C. Diekhuff, 51, Warsaw; Claudia Granados, 20, Etna Green; Dennis A. Miller, 51, Milford; Jack Powell, 73, Leesburg;
Also, Robert L. Sylvester, 42, Syracuse; Scott B. Yeager, 36, Mentone; Odair O. Santamaria, 21, Milford; Andrew Stevens Jr., 43, Syracuse; Elizabeth A. Stevens, 36, Syracuse; Melodie J. Rodgers, 41, Syracuse; Marlene L. Andrews, 67, Syracuse; Joanne M. Ulrey, 65, Syracuse; Morgan L. Medlock, 16, Syracuse; Thelma D. Snyder, 46, Syracuse;
Also, Gary D. Kirkwood, 50, Syracuse; Chett T. Wortinger, 21, Milford; Peggy D. Halsey, 55, Syracuse; Sherman Goldenberg, 53, Syracuse; Joshua A. Crosely, 17, Warsaw; Andrew Kyler, 24, Pierceton; Ashley S. Holloway, 55, Syracuse; James E. Brake, 54, North Webster; Catherine M. Coy, 38, Syracuse; Shane W. Ebright, 23, Warsaw;
Also, Rodney W. Hendricks, 48, North Webster; David B. Fulkerson, 63, Warsaw; Venancio R. Leon, 40, Warsaw; Eugene T. Heldenreich, 73, Leesburg; Debra L. Barboza, 20, Warsaw; Zekiel T. Dotson, 23, Warsaw; Christa S. Fuote, 25, Syracuse; and Diana M. Heck, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March were Patricia C. Alvarez, 29, Milford; Robert J. Jones, 21, Winona Lake; Lorrie D. Baldridge, 30, Warsaw; Rhonda I. Sechrist, 25, Akron; Brandy J. McGuire, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January was Bradley A. Dye, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Christopher R. Bartz, 24, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Discover Bank v. Jack Blacksten, Biblers Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,832.60 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Keri A. and Betty L. Kruger, South Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,225.97 due on note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and attorney fees.
• CBT Credit Services v. Ryan and Lara Caudill, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,534.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Hampton & Voelz v. Jeffrey R. and Victoria L. Schuchman, North Randolph Street, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $4,908.60 due on account, plus costs incurred and court costs.
• Aquatech v. Jeff Larson, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,680 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Tracy E. Abner, Ligonier. Plaintiff seeks $7,743.07 due on contract.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Don F. Deemer, et al, v. Frank Knez, et al. Summary judgment granted in favor of defendants.
• Helvey & Associates v. James and Wilma G. Craig. Plaintiff awarded $19,515.11 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Great Lakes Collection Bureau Inc. v. Delbert Dan Surfus Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,172.23 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Michael and Heidi Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $1,485 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp. v. Randall C. Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $4,695.07, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Larry J. Patrick and Misty M. Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $7,052.82 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Lodema Haywood. Plaintiff awarded $3,653.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Huntington County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Bridget Baxter and Kenneth Fraley. Plaintiff awarded $5,717.69 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Harold E. and Sarah C. Bardsley.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Midfirst Bank v. Larry R. Bowen.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jose and Alicia Ceballos. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of the couple's two minor children. June 28.
• Brenda A. and Michael D. Adams. This court has no jurisdiction over custody or support of couple's minor child. July 1.
• J. Carol and Donald Miller. July 2.
• Rae Ann and Woodrow Hancock. July 2.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Bank v. Jack and Debra L. Blacksten, Biblers Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $26,366.51 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.
• The Bank of New York v. Penny Oviedo, North CR 400W, Milford; unknown occupants of the North CR 400W, Milford, residence; and Myles Electric Service, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $23,427.77 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.
• Jimmy Fleming v. Larry G. Harris, North CR 900E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 30, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Ind. 9, Columbia City. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• State of Indiana v. John J. Posada, St. Mary's, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $1,137.34 for damage resulting from a Dec. 3, 2001, auto accident on CR 800W.
Marriage Dissolutions
Arnold
Abigail S. Arnold, South Lotz Lane, Silver Lake, and Jason M. Arnold, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 24, 1996, and separated April 1, 2001. There are two minor children.
England
Tonia England, South McKinley Street, Warsaw, and Brian L. England, East CR 700S, Claypool. They were married March 5, 1988, and separated June 3, 2002. There are three minor children.
Gomez
Maria D. Gomez, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Juan Gomez Jr., address unknown. They were married Sept. 6, 1995, and separated Dec. 20, 1995. There are no minor children.
Shankster
Patty Ann and Randal J. Shankster, East Fourth Street, Milford. They were married Sept. 23, 1980, and separated March 15, 2002. There is one minor child.
Whiteman
Victoria I. Whiteman, Kosciusko County, and Philip A. Whiteman, East CR 400N, Leesburg. They were married June 2, 1963, and separated March 18, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Harry Price Jr. Plaintiff awarded $2,423.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Henry C. and Debra K. Frazier, et al. Plaintiff awarded $18,607.39 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Carol L. Smith, solely in her capacity as personal representative of the estate of Judy Creekmore, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $72,305.45, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Broadview Lumber Co. v. James McAbee and JDM Construction Inc. Plaintiff awarded $34,647.46 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Pentagon Federal Credit Union v. Matthew W. Kreft. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $535.45, plus interest, $133.86 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Wickes Inc. v. Marva Custom Homes, LLC. Plaintiff awarded $30,629.65 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Anthony Joseph Watz's request to change his name to Anthony Joseph Fulton is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• City of Warsaw v. David and Susan K. Wentzel.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Star Financial Bank v. Georgia L. Eierman and Illiana Financial Credit Union.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Homecomings Financial Network Inc. v. Kurt B. Kauffman.
• BA Mortgage v. David P. and Sherry K. Harwood and Lake City Bank. All claims, crossclaims and counterclaims are dismissed.
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Michael A. and Cynthia Starkey.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Trudi A. and Harry L. Marshall. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $124.34 per week in child support. June 26.
• Esther N. and Kenneth C. Hylton. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 26.
• Martha Lou (former name Myers restored) and Guy E. Stayton. June 26.
• Rhonda S. (former name Niccum restored) and Stephen M. Lewis. June 27.
• Keith A. and Rita M. Kolb. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. June 28.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Ilene Haney Osbun and David Eugene Osbun. [[In-content Ad]]
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