Times-Union Court News 07-17-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Thomas Edward Barrus II, 33, EMS D2 Lane, Syracuse, and Angela Marie Hartman, 32, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee.
• Drew A. Cochran, 37, and Jody Henline, 39, both of Wade Road, Warsaw.
• Steven James Croussore, 30, and Teresa Ann Roderick, 34, both of South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw.
• Andres Martinez Hernandez, 44, and Leslie Marie Resendez, 30, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Anthony Michael Hoover, 21, East Medusa Street, Syracuse, and Amber Marie Jarboe, 25, Columbia City.
• Bradley C. Huff, 43, North CR 600W, Leesburg, and Angela G. Purvis, 44, North CR 550W, Warsaw.
• Raymond Lewis Kinzie, 19, Twelve Mile, and Cara Ann Beachler, 21, South CR 600E, Claypool.
• Michael E. Lane, 38, and Kristie Michelle Shepler, 27, both of Lilac Lane, Warsaw.
• Douglas W. Metzger, 30, and Wendy L. Stroh, 31, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Martin D. Myers, 39, and Sonya Del Cretacci, 26, both of South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton.
• Charles Brian Petrusch, 27, and Tara Renee Wright, 27, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Philip G. Sand, 40, and Virginia L. Guiff, 34, both of Eagle Street,. Warsaw.
• Shawn Michael Shilling, 30, and Melissa Lynn Hall, 27, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Paul R. Snell, 48, and Kathy J. Howard, 46, both of North Ward Lane, North Webster.
• Jeremiah David Walker, 24, Danville, Iowa, and Chasity Christine Hollingsworth, 19, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse.
• Robert Amos Woolfitt, 56, and Shirley Beth Sanders, 53, both of Norfolk, Va.
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: Gary and Michelle Gagnon, $519; Lisa Newsome, $675.26; Darlyn Schoolcraft, $1,125.38; Jeremy and Angela Beigh, $971.94; Fermin Villagomez, $711.69; and Joshua R. and Nicole Hughes, $1,298.23.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Community v. Carol Simcox. Plaintiff awarded $1,220.44.
• United Recovery Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patsy Howard, $1,015.66, and Dianna Springer, $3,000.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffery D. and Kimberly K. Oswalt, $583.62; William F. Hansen, $1,617.63; Bryan J. Bruce, $160.27; Chad A. Goble, $2,209.43; Linda K. Hamilton, $464.13; Robert G. Schultz, $341.80; Manuel and Rosa M. Castillo, $997.37; and Sandra Babcock, $2,882.96.
• Reed & Earhart v. Theresa Bryant. Plaintiff awarded $167.50.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Homer C. Miller, $3,000, and Randy E. and Brenda L. Hutchens, $3,000.
• Snow & Sauerteig awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Douglas and Gloria McPeak, $1,805.96; Scott A. Leedes, $1,671.65; Thomas A. and Wilma McElroy, $1,520.87; Harold A. and Kimberly Tucker, $930.56; Leslie E. Trier, $115.62; Debra S. Tackett, $103.58; Lloyd J. and Cynthia Swick, $251.56; Robin R. Singletary, $1,041.79; Thomas E.Robert, $128.09; and Steven D. Stewart, $176.24.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl M. Scudder, $544.52; Sandra S. Perkins, $158.21; and Vern A. and Vicki A. Zartman, $277.29.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mertie Shepherd, $573; John Critchlow, $1,311.25; Mary Ann Hale, $953; Richard Miller, $422.50; and Pete Garza, $422.50.
• American General Finance v. Sarah Ellison. Plaintiff awarded $1,560.16.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Eric J. Garman. Plaintiff awarded $1,698.21.
• Woodlawn Hospital awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Margaret Walton, $545.99, and Jason Ousley and D'Ann Jackson, $820.77.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christine L. Fischer, $507.33; Amber Schumacher, $285.44; Jenna S. Cannon, $312.90; Bernerd and Sherri Warrick, $2,529.91; and Richard L. and Janet A. Walls, $443.89.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Alderfer, $1,100.38; Charles Baker, $135.27; Onda L. Baker, $114.70; Christina and Gary D. Balser, $184.60; Mary Cartwright, $236.34; Manuel Castillo, $238.26; Christopher and Shanan Cochran, $1,673.51; Joann Collins, $287.81; Allen Davis, $139.35; Ronald and Nicoletta E. Deck, $288.24;
Also, Carol S. Delong, $151.16; Steven Dunnuck, $304.43; Steven Eigsti, $94.40; John Endicott, $92.96; Jenette Fairchild, $164.69; Cara Fifer, $109.59; Becky M. and Robert Fleenor, $577.18; Robert and Leahann Forney, $457.89; Melissa S. Greer, $84.60; James Grindle, $146.48;
Also, Judy A. Hall, $137.34; Fred L. Holst, $312.89; Paul Howard, $206.72; Robert Howard, $364.46; Frederick James, $85.87; Robin May, $1,153.89; Kathy McElroy, $172.14; Charles and Maria Mudd, $121.04; and J.C. and Glenda Wood, $137.81.
• Kevin A. Parker v. Nicole Rae Walsh. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Don's Appliance Repair v. Tina Toral. Plaintiff awarded $138.95.
• Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Michael Hagy. Plaintiff awarded $456.95.
• Max Reed v. Cathy Sechrist. Plaintiff awarded $482.
• Brian Norman v. Jay and Kristie Sutton. Plaintiff awarded $1,260.
• Kenneth Romine v. William L. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $2,883.39.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Katherine L. White, $275.45; Rebecca Childress, $271.94; James B. Baker, judgment; Sharon R. Barefoot, $418.72; Melissa Cecil, $446.20; Justin Detwiler, $272.64; Anita Fell, $418.10; Melissa Hall, $647.80; Matthew J. Mandeville, $382.24; and Daniel E. May, $403.25.
• Danny Amburgy v. Terry McCurdy. Plaintiff awarded $1,856.
• Debra Collier's School of Dance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brent and Geni Breece, $126.24, and Angela Cress, $66.20.
• Desmond Jackson awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brian and Shannon Rutherford, $705, and Ellis Bradford, $2,599.75.
• K. Harris and Harris Mobile Home awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bart Holley, $610, and Diane Shepherd, $616.
• Linda Dietzen v. Wawasee Tepee and Charles Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $178.50.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Allen Heath, $718.60; Cathy Sechrist, $719.75; Jesse W. Harter, $620; William E. Brown, $1,165; and Donald K. and Donald J. Coplen, $1,465.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Luis Tagle, Warsaw, and Ronnie Torres, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was William Harr, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Rafael Guevara, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in June 2000, sentenced to 120 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Randy Atkins, Palestine.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in April was Virginia Patino, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in August was Alfono Robles, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $150 in February and license suspended 90 days was Filiberto Gonzalez, Pierceton.
Judgment ( court costs only) in September and license suspended 90 days was Michael Heintzelman, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in June was Holly Vining, Winona Lake.
Fined $500 in December was Kevin Clifton, Winona Lake.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Johnny E. Frame, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Johnny E. Frame, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June 2000 against, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Roxie Wimsatl, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Gabriel R. Gates, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgement (court costs only ) in January against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Todd Jarrett, North Webster.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in January and ordered to perform two days of community service was Ryan R. Myers, Larwill.
Battery - Fined $50 in November was William Baldridge, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Jose Luis Reyes, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in August and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Armondo Garza, Syracuse.
Fined $200 in July 2000 was Anselmo Infante, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $200 in July 2000 was Eberia Fields, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Amanda A.Antonides, 21, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Donald R. Roeder, 54, Nappanee.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Mischief - (April) Tina M. Miller, Sidney.
Disorderly Conduct - (February) David R. Oaks, Silver Lake, and Charlotte L. Oaks, Silver Lake; Earl Shepherd, Mentone.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (January) Zachary Waddle, Pierceton.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - (January) Ryan R. Myers, Larwill.
Driving While Intoxicated - (November) Rafael Guevara, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (August) Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw (two counts).
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Warren J. Ulery died July 1, 2000, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $367,220. Beneficiaries: Doris Ulery, wife, and Shawnee Van Kirk, daughter.
• Charles M. Tucker died May 6, 2001, at age 62, leaving an estate valued at $1 million. Beneficiaries: Cara Lyn Tucker, spouse, Ind. 19S, Mentone, and Cara Lyn Tucker as trustee of the Charles M. Tucker trust.
• Lenore P. Rasor died July 24, 1999, at age 76, leaving an estate valued at $1,733,684.08. Beneficiaries: Marilyn K. Riggen, daughter, Peoria, Ill.; John Rasor, brother-in-law, Mishawaka; Robert Packer, brother, Oxnard, Calif.; and the Rasor Family Trust, c/o Lemon, Armey, Hearn & Leininger, Warsaw.
• Thelma M. Sheets died May 18, 2001, at age 97, leaving an estate valued at $400,000. Beneficiary: Edward J. Riley, son, Tacoma, Wash.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Edward and Roseanne C. Hartman v. Amanda M. Leamon, South Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Rainbow Realtors Inc., East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek consequential, treble and punitive damages for alleged fraud in real estate transaction, plus loss of bargaining, judgment in the full amount of commission paid by the Hartmans to the defendants, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Investment Bank, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., v. Noah F. Hendrickson III, West Pike Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,995.65 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Heather S. Drown, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $6,412.21 due on contract.
• Builders Plumbing & Heating v. Chad E. and Shirley Johnson, Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Johnson Mechanical Inc., Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $33,542.23 due on account, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Jerry and Lavettia M. Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw, and Mildred Davis, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks $4,349.70 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Select Inc. v. Robert Murphy, East CR 800N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $1,877.25 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Calumet Securities Corp. v. Penny L. Goble, West Section Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $45,355.56 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank v. Jerry J. and Lavettia M. Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,425.24 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Simison
Jack Simison, East CR 510N, Warsaw, and Aurora Simison, North Mark Lane, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 3, 2001, and separated May 24, 2001. There are no minor children.
Simmons
Susan Simmons, Syracuse, and John Simmons, North Camelot Trail, Milford. They were married July 25, 1999, and separated June 14, 2001. 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
• Bankers Trust Co. v. Andrew Nichols, et al. Plaintiff awarded $109,959.80 by default, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mercury Finance Co. v. Julie Manns and Chris Blake. Plaintiff awarded $4,620 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Gabriel Nunez. Plaintiff awarded $1,967.40 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Beth M. Tharp. Plaintiff awarded $48,677.25 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Erin S. Alfrey. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $1,016.36, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bankers Trust Co. v. Jacqueline S. Riddle, et al.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance v. James E. Bach, East CR 550S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,015.35 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Bradshaw Insurance Agency v. George M. Rogers, Canada, and Roger J. Hebert, St. David, Maine. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a March 7, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 350W, near Warsaw, involving insured claimant, Ahmad Said. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Jack Shambaugh v. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plaintiff seeks issuance of a new title to van purchased from Keith Kellenberger on March 2, 2000.
• United Credit Union v. Fred A. Jones, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,784.38 due on promissory note plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Cramer
Elizabeth and Chris Cramer, South Paxton Drive, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 4, 1989, and separated June 17, 2001. There are three minor children.
Goodwin
Sandra Goodwin, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Lewis P. Goodwin, address unknown. They were married Feb. 11, 2000, and separated July 4, 2001. There are no minor children.
Tracy
Richelle J. and Richard I. Tracy, West CR 125N, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 4, 1989, and separated June 27, 2001. There is one minor child.
Wagner
Glenda Wagner, Marion Avenue, Warsaw, and John Wagner, North CR 875W, Etna Green. They were married July 14, 1984, and separated June 4, 2001. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Violet B. Gard v. Intermedia Partners Southwest, doing business as Marcus Cable Associates, LLC, and East Winona Avenue Strip Mall, also known as Keough Family Ltd. Partnership. Summary judgment is granted in favor of defendants.
• United Credit Union v. Alfred McDonald and Sherry S. Valentine. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $7,898.40, plus interest.
• Benjamin F. England Jr. v. Geri Slaymaker. Plaintiff awarded $4,647.67, plus interest and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp. Plaintiff awarded $220.45 by default, plus court costs.
• Steven A. DePlanty v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari denied and BZA decisions in this case affirmed. Court costs taxed to DePlanty.
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. Daniel L. and David W. Kessler, et al. Plaintiff awarded $35,398.66 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.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Ron Poe v. United Companies Lending Corp. and United Companies Financial Corp.
• Dale and Mary Jane Miller v. Scott Pinkowski and McCormick Motors Inc. This case is dismissed as to McCormick Motors Inc. only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jay F. and Mary Jo Painter v. Timothy G. and Vicki S. Andrews, Gail L. Benedict and Mark L. and Lisa K. Leas.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Alan and Barbara Kramer.
• J. Richard Ransel, trustee in bankruptcy for Robbin and Raymond Ketcham, v. Kroger Ltd. Partnership I, The Kroger Co. and The Coca-Cola Co. This case is dismissed as to The Coca-Cola Co. only.
• State of Indiana v. Ruth Whitaker.
• Daniel and Penny Fierstos v. Nicholas Alt and USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
• The estate of Joshua L. Hartline, et al, v. Bruce Clark, et al.
• Standard Federal Bank v. Mark L. Davis and state of Indiana and Indiana Department of Revenue, et al. This case is dismissed only as the Indiana Department of Revenue.
• James and Melinda Woodward v. Willard Juillerat and Bruce Sweetheimer Trash Removal.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. David B. Sheets, et al.
• EMC Mortgage Corp. v. William M. Whitridge.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael and Earcella Strieby. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $144 per week in child support. June 25.
• Amanda (former name Howard restored) and Josh Manns. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 25.
• Brigette D. (former name restored and hyphenated with her married name to Brunton-Pilz) and Lee J. Pilz. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $35 per week in child support. June 27.
• Jacqueline S. (former name Kepler restored) and Daniel Trofimchuck. June 28.
• Angela (former name Vanderlinden restored) and Benjamin Keener. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 29.
• Catherine R. (former name Davenport restored) and Elmer W. Steele. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 29.
• Vickie J. and Everett Rice. July 2.
• Stephen and Sandra K. Mishler. July 6. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Thomas Edward Barrus II, 33, EMS D2 Lane, Syracuse, and Angela Marie Hartman, 32, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee.
• Drew A. Cochran, 37, and Jody Henline, 39, both of Wade Road, Warsaw.
• Steven James Croussore, 30, and Teresa Ann Roderick, 34, both of South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw.
• Andres Martinez Hernandez, 44, and Leslie Marie Resendez, 30, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Anthony Michael Hoover, 21, East Medusa Street, Syracuse, and Amber Marie Jarboe, 25, Columbia City.
• Bradley C. Huff, 43, North CR 600W, Leesburg, and Angela G. Purvis, 44, North CR 550W, Warsaw.
• Raymond Lewis Kinzie, 19, Twelve Mile, and Cara Ann Beachler, 21, South CR 600E, Claypool.
• Michael E. Lane, 38, and Kristie Michelle Shepler, 27, both of Lilac Lane, Warsaw.
• Douglas W. Metzger, 30, and Wendy L. Stroh, 31, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Martin D. Myers, 39, and Sonya Del Cretacci, 26, both of South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton.
• Charles Brian Petrusch, 27, and Tara Renee Wright, 27, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Philip G. Sand, 40, and Virginia L. Guiff, 34, both of Eagle Street,. Warsaw.
• Shawn Michael Shilling, 30, and Melissa Lynn Hall, 27, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Paul R. Snell, 48, and Kathy J. Howard, 46, both of North Ward Lane, North Webster.
• Jeremiah David Walker, 24, Danville, Iowa, and Chasity Christine Hollingsworth, 19, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse.
• Robert Amos Woolfitt, 56, and Shirley Beth Sanders, 53, both of Norfolk, Va.
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: Gary and Michelle Gagnon, $519; Lisa Newsome, $675.26; Darlyn Schoolcraft, $1,125.38; Jeremy and Angela Beigh, $971.94; Fermin Villagomez, $711.69; and Joshua R. and Nicole Hughes, $1,298.23.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Community v. Carol Simcox. Plaintiff awarded $1,220.44.
• United Recovery Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patsy Howard, $1,015.66, and Dianna Springer, $3,000.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffery D. and Kimberly K. Oswalt, $583.62; William F. Hansen, $1,617.63; Bryan J. Bruce, $160.27; Chad A. Goble, $2,209.43; Linda K. Hamilton, $464.13; Robert G. Schultz, $341.80; Manuel and Rosa M. Castillo, $997.37; and Sandra Babcock, $2,882.96.
• Reed & Earhart v. Theresa Bryant. Plaintiff awarded $167.50.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Homer C. Miller, $3,000, and Randy E. and Brenda L. Hutchens, $3,000.
• Snow & Sauerteig awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Douglas and Gloria McPeak, $1,805.96; Scott A. Leedes, $1,671.65; Thomas A. and Wilma McElroy, $1,520.87; Harold A. and Kimberly Tucker, $930.56; Leslie E. Trier, $115.62; Debra S. Tackett, $103.58; Lloyd J. and Cynthia Swick, $251.56; Robin R. Singletary, $1,041.79; Thomas E.Robert, $128.09; and Steven D. Stewart, $176.24.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl M. Scudder, $544.52; Sandra S. Perkins, $158.21; and Vern A. and Vicki A. Zartman, $277.29.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mertie Shepherd, $573; John Critchlow, $1,311.25; Mary Ann Hale, $953; Richard Miller, $422.50; and Pete Garza, $422.50.
• American General Finance v. Sarah Ellison. Plaintiff awarded $1,560.16.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Eric J. Garman. Plaintiff awarded $1,698.21.
• Woodlawn Hospital awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Margaret Walton, $545.99, and Jason Ousley and D'Ann Jackson, $820.77.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christine L. Fischer, $507.33; Amber Schumacher, $285.44; Jenna S. Cannon, $312.90; Bernerd and Sherri Warrick, $2,529.91; and Richard L. and Janet A. Walls, $443.89.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Alderfer, $1,100.38; Charles Baker, $135.27; Onda L. Baker, $114.70; Christina and Gary D. Balser, $184.60; Mary Cartwright, $236.34; Manuel Castillo, $238.26; Christopher and Shanan Cochran, $1,673.51; Joann Collins, $287.81; Allen Davis, $139.35; Ronald and Nicoletta E. Deck, $288.24;
Also, Carol S. Delong, $151.16; Steven Dunnuck, $304.43; Steven Eigsti, $94.40; John Endicott, $92.96; Jenette Fairchild, $164.69; Cara Fifer, $109.59; Becky M. and Robert Fleenor, $577.18; Robert and Leahann Forney, $457.89; Melissa S. Greer, $84.60; James Grindle, $146.48;
Also, Judy A. Hall, $137.34; Fred L. Holst, $312.89; Paul Howard, $206.72; Robert Howard, $364.46; Frederick James, $85.87; Robin May, $1,153.89; Kathy McElroy, $172.14; Charles and Maria Mudd, $121.04; and J.C. and Glenda Wood, $137.81.
• Kevin A. Parker v. Nicole Rae Walsh. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Don's Appliance Repair v. Tina Toral. Plaintiff awarded $138.95.
• Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Michael Hagy. Plaintiff awarded $456.95.
• Max Reed v. Cathy Sechrist. Plaintiff awarded $482.
• Brian Norman v. Jay and Kristie Sutton. Plaintiff awarded $1,260.
• Kenneth Romine v. William L. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $2,883.39.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Katherine L. White, $275.45; Rebecca Childress, $271.94; James B. Baker, judgment; Sharon R. Barefoot, $418.72; Melissa Cecil, $446.20; Justin Detwiler, $272.64; Anita Fell, $418.10; Melissa Hall, $647.80; Matthew J. Mandeville, $382.24; and Daniel E. May, $403.25.
• Danny Amburgy v. Terry McCurdy. Plaintiff awarded $1,856.
• Debra Collier's School of Dance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brent and Geni Breece, $126.24, and Angela Cress, $66.20.
• Desmond Jackson awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brian and Shannon Rutherford, $705, and Ellis Bradford, $2,599.75.
• K. Harris and Harris Mobile Home awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bart Holley, $610, and Diane Shepherd, $616.
• Linda Dietzen v. Wawasee Tepee and Charles Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $178.50.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Allen Heath, $718.60; Cathy Sechrist, $719.75; Jesse W. Harter, $620; William E. Brown, $1,165; and Donald K. and Donald J. Coplen, $1,465.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Luis Tagle, Warsaw, and Ronnie Torres, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was William Harr, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Rafael Guevara, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in June 2000, sentenced to 120 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Randy Atkins, Palestine.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in April was Virginia Patino, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in August was Alfono Robles, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $150 in February and license suspended 90 days was Filiberto Gonzalez, Pierceton.
Judgment ( court costs only) in September and license suspended 90 days was Michael Heintzelman, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in June was Holly Vining, Winona Lake.
Fined $500 in December was Kevin Clifton, Winona Lake.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Johnny E. Frame, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Johnny E. Frame, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June 2000 against, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Roxie Wimsatl, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Gabriel R. Gates, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgement (court costs only ) in January against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Todd Jarrett, North Webster.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in January and ordered to perform two days of community service was Ryan R. Myers, Larwill.
Battery - Fined $50 in November was William Baldridge, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Jose Luis Reyes, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in August and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Armondo Garza, Syracuse.
Fined $200 in July 2000 was Anselmo Infante, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $200 in July 2000 was Eberia Fields, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Amanda A.Antonides, 21, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Donald R. Roeder, 54, Nappanee.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Mischief - (April) Tina M. Miller, Sidney.
Disorderly Conduct - (February) David R. Oaks, Silver Lake, and Charlotte L. Oaks, Silver Lake; Earl Shepherd, Mentone.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (January) Zachary Waddle, Pierceton.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - (January) Ryan R. Myers, Larwill.
Driving While Intoxicated - (November) Rafael Guevara, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (August) Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw (two counts).
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Warren J. Ulery died July 1, 2000, at age 80, leaving an estate valued at $367,220. Beneficiaries: Doris Ulery, wife, and Shawnee Van Kirk, daughter.
• Charles M. Tucker died May 6, 2001, at age 62, leaving an estate valued at $1 million. Beneficiaries: Cara Lyn Tucker, spouse, Ind. 19S, Mentone, and Cara Lyn Tucker as trustee of the Charles M. Tucker trust.
• Lenore P. Rasor died July 24, 1999, at age 76, leaving an estate valued at $1,733,684.08. Beneficiaries: Marilyn K. Riggen, daughter, Peoria, Ill.; John Rasor, brother-in-law, Mishawaka; Robert Packer, brother, Oxnard, Calif.; and the Rasor Family Trust, c/o Lemon, Armey, Hearn & Leininger, Warsaw.
• Thelma M. Sheets died May 18, 2001, at age 97, leaving an estate valued at $400,000. Beneficiary: Edward J. Riley, son, Tacoma, Wash.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Edward and Roseanne C. Hartman v. Amanda M. Leamon, South Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Rainbow Realtors Inc., East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek consequential, treble and punitive damages for alleged fraud in real estate transaction, plus loss of bargaining, judgment in the full amount of commission paid by the Hartmans to the defendants, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Investment Bank, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., v. Noah F. Hendrickson III, West Pike Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,995.65 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Heather S. Drown, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $6,412.21 due on contract.
• Builders Plumbing & Heating v. Chad E. and Shirley Johnson, Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Johnson Mechanical Inc., Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $33,542.23 due on account, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Jerry and Lavettia M. Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw, and Mildred Davis, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks $4,349.70 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Select Inc. v. Robert Murphy, East CR 800N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $1,877.25 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Calumet Securities Corp. v. Penny L. Goble, West Section Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $45,355.56 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank v. Jerry J. and Lavettia M. Christner, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,425.24 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Simison
Jack Simison, East CR 510N, Warsaw, and Aurora Simison, North Mark Lane, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 3, 2001, and separated May 24, 2001. There are no minor children.
Simmons
Susan Simmons, Syracuse, and John Simmons, North Camelot Trail, Milford. They were married July 25, 1999, and separated June 14, 2001. 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
• Bankers Trust Co. v. Andrew Nichols, et al. Plaintiff awarded $109,959.80 by default, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mercury Finance Co. v. Julie Manns and Chris Blake. Plaintiff awarded $4,620 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Gabriel Nunez. Plaintiff awarded $1,967.40 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Beth M. Tharp. Plaintiff awarded $48,677.25 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Erin S. Alfrey. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $1,016.36, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bankers Trust Co. v. Jacqueline S. Riddle, et al.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance v. James E. Bach, East CR 550S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,015.35 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Bradshaw Insurance Agency v. George M. Rogers, Canada, and Roger J. Hebert, St. David, Maine. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a March 7, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 350W, near Warsaw, involving insured claimant, Ahmad Said. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Jack Shambaugh v. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plaintiff seeks issuance of a new title to van purchased from Keith Kellenberger on March 2, 2000.
• United Credit Union v. Fred A. Jones, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,784.38 due on promissory note plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Cramer
Elizabeth and Chris Cramer, South Paxton Drive, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 4, 1989, and separated June 17, 2001. There are three minor children.
Goodwin
Sandra Goodwin, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Lewis P. Goodwin, address unknown. They were married Feb. 11, 2000, and separated July 4, 2001. There are no minor children.
Tracy
Richelle J. and Richard I. Tracy, West CR 125N, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 4, 1989, and separated June 27, 2001. There is one minor child.
Wagner
Glenda Wagner, Marion Avenue, Warsaw, and John Wagner, North CR 875W, Etna Green. They were married July 14, 1984, and separated June 4, 2001. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Violet B. Gard v. Intermedia Partners Southwest, doing business as Marcus Cable Associates, LLC, and East Winona Avenue Strip Mall, also known as Keough Family Ltd. Partnership. Summary judgment is granted in favor of defendants.
• United Credit Union v. Alfred McDonald and Sherry S. Valentine. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $7,898.40, plus interest.
• Benjamin F. England Jr. v. Geri Slaymaker. Plaintiff awarded $4,647.67, plus interest and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp. Plaintiff awarded $220.45 by default, plus court costs.
• Steven A. DePlanty v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, et al. Petition for writ of certiorari denied and BZA decisions in this case affirmed. Court costs taxed to DePlanty.
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. Daniel L. and David W. Kessler, et al. Plaintiff awarded $35,398.66 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.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Ron Poe v. United Companies Lending Corp. and United Companies Financial Corp.
• Dale and Mary Jane Miller v. Scott Pinkowski and McCormick Motors Inc. This case is dismissed as to McCormick Motors Inc. only.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jay F. and Mary Jo Painter v. Timothy G. and Vicki S. Andrews, Gail L. Benedict and Mark L. and Lisa K. Leas.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Alan and Barbara Kramer.
• J. Richard Ransel, trustee in bankruptcy for Robbin and Raymond Ketcham, v. Kroger Ltd. Partnership I, The Kroger Co. and The Coca-Cola Co. This case is dismissed as to The Coca-Cola Co. only.
• State of Indiana v. Ruth Whitaker.
• Daniel and Penny Fierstos v. Nicholas Alt and USAA Casualty Insurance Co.
• The estate of Joshua L. Hartline, et al, v. Bruce Clark, et al.
• Standard Federal Bank v. Mark L. Davis and state of Indiana and Indiana Department of Revenue, et al. This case is dismissed only as the Indiana Department of Revenue.
• James and Melinda Woodward v. Willard Juillerat and Bruce Sweetheimer Trash Removal.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. David B. Sheets, et al.
• EMC Mortgage Corp. v. William M. Whitridge.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael and Earcella Strieby. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $144 per week in child support. June 25.
• Amanda (former name Howard restored) and Josh Manns. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 25.
• Brigette D. (former name restored and hyphenated with her married name to Brunton-Pilz) and Lee J. Pilz. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $35 per week in child support. June 27.
• Jacqueline S. (former name Kepler restored) and Daniel Trofimchuck. June 28.
• Angela (former name Vanderlinden restored) and Benjamin Keener. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 29.
• Catherine R. (former name Davenport restored) and Elmer W. Steele. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. June 29.
• Vickie J. and Everett Rice. July 2.
• Stephen and Sandra K. Mishler. July 6. [[In-content Ad]]
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