Times-Union Court News 07-20-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Billy J. Thompson, 46, and LaDonna R. O'Dell, 48, both of West CR 600S, Mentone.
• Andrew Willard Callaway, 20, Neher Road, Silver Lake, and Leticia Deanne Lewis, 18, West CR 1400N, North Manchester.
• Christon Lee Sparks, 22, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Eva Gayle Salmons, 22, West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Ted D. Harrell, 36, and Lula M. Heidenreich, 47, both of West Market Street, Warsaw.
• Joseph Eugene Bencze Jr., 21, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Heather Leigh Arnett, 21, South County Farm Road, Claypool.
• Eric James Losee, 24, Oak Creek, Wis., and Julie Ann Magiera, 23, East LaPoint Drive, Milford.
• Billy C. Margraves, 40, and Pamela S. Hollingsworth, 44, both of North Barbee Road Warsaw.
• Jared Allen VanNess, 23, and Cassandra Danielle Ison, 21, both of North Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Donald Allan Graves Jr., 21, Upland, and Johanna Marie Eisenbraun, 22, South Kelly Lane, Warsaw.
• William Rex Christian, 25, and Emily Danielle Hanford, 20, both of East CR 1300N, Syracuse.
• Anthony James Fitzgerald, 27, and Sharon Ann Manns, 27, both of West Lovetts Lane, Warsaw.
• Glenn A. Trowbridge, 52, and Vickie A. Mishler, 52, both of EMS T18 Lane, Leesburg.
• Thomas V. Buskirk, 65, and Patricia K. Rogers, 56, both of Tyner Drive, Warsaw.
• Christopher Allen Felger, 23, Boydston, Warsaw, and Shelley Renae Bentzler, 23, Kokomo.
• Kondo Abel Simfukwe II, 22, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, and Melissa Lynn Rants, 23, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Jamie Michael Brainard, 25, and Kerry Ann Romine, 24, Old Colony Road, Warsaw.
• Chad Edward Lauer, 26, and Tina Renee Sipe, 25, both of North CR 300E, Milford.
• James T. Hoover, 39, and Jennifer May Richcreek, 28, both of East CR 1050N, 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:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Blaine A. Hutcherson, $2,420.75, and Robert L. Mast, $2,029.75.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Adela Rowland, $217.07; Michelle Lynn Dickey Marshall and Bill Hunt, $789.57; Michael Greene, $306.93; Sharon R. and Keith Hepler, $363.28; Tina C. Hernandez, $1,771.62; Lisa Gearhart Lowe, $246.70; Michael P. Surso, $271.36; Susan Carroll Smith, $326.53; Carol Elliott, $1,426.35; Lisa L. Lent, $386; Lori Moore, $1,017.60; and Sherri L. Conley, $410.98.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Jose Lara. Plaintiff awarded $243.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Raymond Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $196.
• Cox Studio Inc. vs. Carrie Baumgartner. Plaintiff awarded $165.25.
• Green & Cates vs. Gary R. Rothenberger. Plaintiff awarded $126.26.
• Wawasee Community Schools awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry and Eva Bowser, $382.46; Scott and Shelley Davidson, $40.55; Troy and Dawn Craig, judgment; and James and Helen Deeds, $156.05.
• Michael E. Cook awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James Cress, $885, and Serina D. Vance, $635.
• Elaine Albertson vs. Rick See. Plaintiff awarded $663.19.
• Garry Miller vs. Marisela Melendez. Plaintiff awarded $690.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles Cureton, $556.19; Bradley M. Patrick, $344.28; Daniel J. Brandt, $532.55; Julie Webb, $1,398.03; Jeffrey A. and Melanie Y. Nette, $2,104.93; Ella Bradley, $1,442.51; Andrew J. Harding, $2,482.33; Brenda Saucedo-Schanbacher, $1,145.02; and Jesse W. Harter, $385.06.
• Tracy R. Helton vs. Glenna Patino. Plaintiff awarded $490.
• Bryon Berry vs. Ellis Kelly Adams. Plaintiff awarded $637.78.
• James Shear vs. Dawn Bellamy. Plaintiff awarded $1,597.16.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Carl Hooks and Fawn Haines. Plaintiff awarded $313.64.
• Beverly J. Brown vs. Dawn Slone. Plaintiff awarded $600.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving With A Blood/Breath-Alcohol Level of .10 Percent Or Greater - Fined $200 in March; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; and sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which all but 60 days are suspended for probation, was Robert Z. Burnett, 40, Etna Green.
Fined $300 in January; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, court costs and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and ordered to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program was Joseph E. Hendrix, 39, Nappanee.
Fined $200 in January; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program was Stanley A. Ulanowicz, 47, Nappanee.
Fined $300 in February; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; and driving privileges suspended one year was Kenneth Case, 36, Mentone.
Driving While Intoxicated - (Class A misdemeanor) Fined $300 in November; sentenced to one year in jail; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; driving privileges suspended two years; and ordered to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program was Lisa R. Ebbinghouse, Warsaw. Ebbinghouse also was sentenced for driving while adjudged a habitual traffic violator and received a three-year jail sentence, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation, and her driving privileges were suspended for life.
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 $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Deb Salyer, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in February, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Gary Meier, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Rockford Hartzell, Etna Green.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Brandie Lamb, Pierceton.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Charles Hively, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February was Donald Richardson, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in February and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Stephen Cartwright, Syracuse.
Fined $65 in February was James Wassman, Mentone.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $125 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee, sentenced to 20 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Neal Minnick, Syracuse.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in January was Dewey Conley, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Rachelle S. Garner, 17, Warsaw, and Jian Y. Zhen, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in May were Craig M. Coyle, 29, Warsaw; and Holly A. Drach, 20, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in June were Jeremy J. Schuh, 19, Warsaw; Robin S. Lambert, 35, Silver Lake; Lester V. Baxter, 24, Winona Lake; Eric W. Gunderson, 45, Leesburg; Marvin L. Farmer, 18, Warsaw; Gary A. Conley, 32, Claypool; Bryce M. Schaeffer, 19, North Webster; and Terry J. Arkwright, 56, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Jennifer R. Miller, 21, Bourbon; Benjamin T. Shue, 21, North Webster; and Charles A. Harmon, 34, Sidney.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Michael E. Heintzelman, 47, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in June was John A. Snepp, 32, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in February was Eldora R. Rohm, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Sergio Herrera, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Randy Lamb, 31, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in July was Frances Harris, 61, North Webster.
Fined $7 in June was L. Dean Adams, 30, Silver Lake.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in June was Christopher J. Parker, 16, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Eldon R. Long, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Dale A. Rogers, 45, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Kevin L. Bestul, 21, Milford, and Roger L. Smith, 54, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was James A. Beath, 18, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in February was Anthony D. Helman, 17, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Angel Rodriguez, 22, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in June was Dannie R. Woods, 42, North Webster.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June were Orah W. Smith, 37, Syracuse, and Rob S. Kesler, 18, Warsaw.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in June was Robert W. Chalfant, 16, North Webster.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April was Jennifer M. Vandyke, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Amelia Castro, 24, Warsaw; Christopher A. Jones, 22, Claypool; Richard C. Yarnall, 27, Warsaw; and Robert B. Rice, 21, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in March was John B. Lowe, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Invasion Of Privacy - (January) Jamie Swihart, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (November) Kelly Jefferson, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Conversion - (January) Omer Howard, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court:
• Etta S. Christian died May 8, 1998, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $480,311.05. Beneficiary: Dorothy K. Foltz, daughter, West CR 100S, Bourbon.
• George Gordon McCormick died June 16, 1998, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $1,144,677. Beneficiary: NBD Bank, trustee, South Bend.
• G. Wilgerdia Sittler died June 17, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $755,426.48. Beneficiaries: Helen Drudge, daughter; Michael V. Drudge, grandson; and Thomas R. Sittler, son.
• Dorothy A. Klotz died Aug. 22, 1998, at age 71, leaving an estate valued at $328,843.70. Beneficiaries: Ronald Klotz, son, West CR 900N, Milford; Larry Klotz, son, North CR 650W, Milford; Keith Klotz, Beech Road, Nappanee; Joyce Sechrist, daughter, West CR 600N, Etna Green; Kenneth Klotz, son, West Anglin Road, Etna Green; Gary and Timothy Klotz, sons, both of North CR 900W, Nappanee; Phillip Klotz, son, Wakarusa; Connie Stutzman, daughter, Ind. 19N, Nappanee; Donna Klotz Hare, daughter, North Circle Drive West, Syracuse; and JoAnn Franco, daughter, Brubaker Street, Leesburg.
• Ronald E. Wiltrout died March 12, 1999, at age 72, leaving an estate valued at $200,000. Beneficiaries: Doris Wiltrout, spouse, and Deborah A. Hunter, both of West CR 350S, Warsaw; Diane K. Parker, daughter, South CR 450W, Silver Lake; and Denise R. Sisk, daughter, West Oakdale Street, Warsaw.
• Thomas L. O'Connell died April 1, 1999, at age 76, leaving an estate valued at $140,000. Beneficiaries: Carolyn Jane Bumbaugh, daughter, Boothwyn, Pa.; Mary Kathleen Slattery, daughter, Denver, Colo.; Laura L. Patrick, daughter, Lake Shore Drive, Warsaw; Tammy L. Lukens, daughter, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton; Teresa L. Williams, daughter, South CR 400E. Pierceton; Thomas L. O'Connell III, son, Chicago, Ill.; James K. O'Connell, son, Warsaw; Cyrus L. Howell Jr., grandson, Denver, Ind.; and Craig D. Howell, grandson, Kokomo.
• Mary Magdalene Miller died Aug. 25, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $865,148.33. Beneficiary: Paul K. Miller, spouse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Lance J. Whitmyer vs. Rick L. Neeley, West CR 25S, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from an Oct. 9, 1998, auto accident on Ind. 25. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Larry W. McAfoose Jr., West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $12,595 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Pat Julian, Circle Drive, Warsaw, $1,267.27, and Chris Endicott, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $531.51.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Dewayne O'Conner, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $7,500.17 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. James P. Fuller and Dan K. Daggett, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,311.56 due on contract, plus interest and attorney fees and court costs.
• Gregory Lee Parker vs. Leesburg Tractor Parts and Worthington Tactor Parts Inc., Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 for breach of duty, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Byers
Laura Diane Byers, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Brent Duane Byers, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. They were married July 30, 1983, and separated June 6, 1999. There are two minor children.
House
Alicia Joy and Daniel Edward House, West Canal Street, Warsaw. They were married June 5, 1993, and separated July 8, 1999. There is one minor child.
Mikesell
Rich Mikesell, North CR 350E, Rochester, and Tammy Mikesell, North Calhoun Street, South Whitley. They were married Sept. 26, 1996, and separated June 25, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Ronnie Lee and Melinda K. Tharp. Plaintiff awarded $74,214.13 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: John Ellerbe, $5,473.83, and Michael Lewis, $6,773.60.
• Rarick's Auto Sales vs. Patsy Ford. Plaintiff awarded $7,624.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Boone Account Recovery Corp. vs. Barbara A. Tucker. Plaintiff awarded $3,227.99 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Shelly K. Isley. Plaintiff awarded $3,689.86 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Kevin R. Minnix. Plaintiff awarded $2,038.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Carl W. Click. Plaintiff awarded $1,240 by default, plus interest and curt costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Christina Eckert. Plaintiff awarded $5,291.63 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Sharon A. Fricke. Plaintiff awarded $10,048.13, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Michael E. Warner vs. Mabel M. Blake.
• Lisa Alderfer vs. Sherry Combs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Helen L. Ross McComber and Michael E. McComber, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Andi J. and Dawn E. Stroup. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. July 9.
• John W. and Jacqueline L. Hoyle. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. July 14.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Rhonda D. and Curtis E. Nicolai vs. Bruce Sweetheimer, doing business as Sweetheimer Trash Removal, North CR 850W, Pierceton, and Michael A. Sheets, Columbia City. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 10, 1997, accident at Ind. 15 and Fourth Street. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• The Bank of New York vs. Franklin D. and LuAnn Loise Hale, South West Channel Drive, Warsaw, and Manhattan Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff seeks $72,853.55 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana vs. Chad W. Pettigrew, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $9,742.77 due on agreement, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Allen
Kathy S. Allen, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Jesse Allen, Goshen. They were married April 12, 1986, and separated July 6, 1999. There is one minor child.
Casteel
Tamala Jo Casteel, North CR 875W, Etna Green, and Michael J. Casteel, Carlisle. They were married July 25, 1992, and separated April 30, 1997. There is one minor child.
DeLeon
Rosario Canales DeLeon, Warsaw, and Victor A. DeLeon, address unknown. They were married Sept. 23, 1996, and separated in December 1998. There are no minor children.
Fox
Thomas J. and Tracy C. Fox, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 16, 1998, and separated July 12, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gibson
Terence Alan and Debbie Lynn Gibson, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 7, 1985, and separated June 9, 1999. There are two minor children.
Patrick
Howard Patrick, South Packerton Road, Claypool, and Mary Lou Patrick, address unknown. They were married Sept. 3, 1983, and separated June 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Scott
Lisa M. and James W. Scott, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 3, 1982, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Shepherd
Tracy and Charles R. Shepherd, Old Ind 15N, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1994, and separated on a date not indicated. There are two minor children.
Annulment
Lackey
Kimberly and Eric R. Lackey, West Monoquet Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1998, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Dillon Combs, a minor by his parents next friends, Chasity and Donald Combs, and Chasity and Donald Combs, individually, vs. Bertha Burchett. A proposed settlement of $750 from Pekin Insurance Co. is approved, with payment to parents for the benefit of their minor child.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Angela L. Method. Plaintiff awarded $10,860.60 by default.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Pamela M.Stephenson, $4,205.46, and Gary L. and Cathy McDonald, $8,898.69.
• First Bank National Association vs. Carolyn S. Hartman, Leonard Sexton and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $67,229.53, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. Keith D. Fisher, et al. Plaintiff awarded $56,854.76 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Alvin W. and Jennifer Sue Prater and Martin Finance Management Inc. Plaintiff awarded $75,574.14 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Pamela Harrell vs. Warren Toepper and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.
• Drew R. and Diane Dial vs. William D. Lemon.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Daphne A. (former name Keplinger restored) and Peter M. Bonner. July 1.
• Tina and Paul Cline. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $97 per week in child support. July 7.
• Shawn L. and Kelli A.Schneider. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child Father ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. July 9.
• Jeremy L. and Cindy A. Manns. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $93 per week in child support. July 13.
• Heather and Brian Luchetti. July 13.
• Jeffrey D. and Kimberly K. Oswalt. July 13.
• Leanne M. and D. Scott Coffman. Mother awarded custody of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. July 14.
• Marjorie (former name Osborn restored) and Pete Salinas. July 14.
• Kevin L. and Brenda S. Denlinger. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. July 14.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Zenaida Loyola and Hector Loyola Sanchez. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Billy J. Thompson, 46, and LaDonna R. O'Dell, 48, both of West CR 600S, Mentone.
• Andrew Willard Callaway, 20, Neher Road, Silver Lake, and Leticia Deanne Lewis, 18, West CR 1400N, North Manchester.
• Christon Lee Sparks, 22, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Eva Gayle Salmons, 22, West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Ted D. Harrell, 36, and Lula M. Heidenreich, 47, both of West Market Street, Warsaw.
• Joseph Eugene Bencze Jr., 21, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Heather Leigh Arnett, 21, South County Farm Road, Claypool.
• Eric James Losee, 24, Oak Creek, Wis., and Julie Ann Magiera, 23, East LaPoint Drive, Milford.
• Billy C. Margraves, 40, and Pamela S. Hollingsworth, 44, both of North Barbee Road Warsaw.
• Jared Allen VanNess, 23, and Cassandra Danielle Ison, 21, both of North Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Donald Allan Graves Jr., 21, Upland, and Johanna Marie Eisenbraun, 22, South Kelly Lane, Warsaw.
• William Rex Christian, 25, and Emily Danielle Hanford, 20, both of East CR 1300N, Syracuse.
• Anthony James Fitzgerald, 27, and Sharon Ann Manns, 27, both of West Lovetts Lane, Warsaw.
• Glenn A. Trowbridge, 52, and Vickie A. Mishler, 52, both of EMS T18 Lane, Leesburg.
• Thomas V. Buskirk, 65, and Patricia K. Rogers, 56, both of Tyner Drive, Warsaw.
• Christopher Allen Felger, 23, Boydston, Warsaw, and Shelley Renae Bentzler, 23, Kokomo.
• Kondo Abel Simfukwe II, 22, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, and Melissa Lynn Rants, 23, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Jamie Michael Brainard, 25, and Kerry Ann Romine, 24, Old Colony Road, Warsaw.
• Chad Edward Lauer, 26, and Tina Renee Sipe, 25, both of North CR 300E, Milford.
• James T. Hoover, 39, and Jennifer May Richcreek, 28, both of East CR 1050N, 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:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Blaine A. Hutcherson, $2,420.75, and Robert L. Mast, $2,029.75.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Adela Rowland, $217.07; Michelle Lynn Dickey Marshall and Bill Hunt, $789.57; Michael Greene, $306.93; Sharon R. and Keith Hepler, $363.28; Tina C. Hernandez, $1,771.62; Lisa Gearhart Lowe, $246.70; Michael P. Surso, $271.36; Susan Carroll Smith, $326.53; Carol Elliott, $1,426.35; Lisa L. Lent, $386; Lori Moore, $1,017.60; and Sherri L. Conley, $410.98.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Jose Lara. Plaintiff awarded $243.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Raymond Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $196.
• Cox Studio Inc. vs. Carrie Baumgartner. Plaintiff awarded $165.25.
• Green & Cates vs. Gary R. Rothenberger. Plaintiff awarded $126.26.
• Wawasee Community Schools awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry and Eva Bowser, $382.46; Scott and Shelley Davidson, $40.55; Troy and Dawn Craig, judgment; and James and Helen Deeds, $156.05.
• Michael E. Cook awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James Cress, $885, and Serina D. Vance, $635.
• Elaine Albertson vs. Rick See. Plaintiff awarded $663.19.
• Garry Miller vs. Marisela Melendez. Plaintiff awarded $690.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles Cureton, $556.19; Bradley M. Patrick, $344.28; Daniel J. Brandt, $532.55; Julie Webb, $1,398.03; Jeffrey A. and Melanie Y. Nette, $2,104.93; Ella Bradley, $1,442.51; Andrew J. Harding, $2,482.33; Brenda Saucedo-Schanbacher, $1,145.02; and Jesse W. Harter, $385.06.
• Tracy R. Helton vs. Glenna Patino. Plaintiff awarded $490.
• Bryon Berry vs. Ellis Kelly Adams. Plaintiff awarded $637.78.
• James Shear vs. Dawn Bellamy. Plaintiff awarded $1,597.16.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Carl Hooks and Fawn Haines. Plaintiff awarded $313.64.
• Beverly J. Brown vs. Dawn Slone. Plaintiff awarded $600.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving With A Blood/Breath-Alcohol Level of .10 Percent Or Greater - Fined $200 in March; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; and sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which all but 60 days are suspended for probation, was Robert Z. Burnett, 40, Etna Green.
Fined $300 in January; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, court costs and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and ordered to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program was Joseph E. Hendrix, 39, Nappanee.
Fined $200 in January; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; driving privileges suspended one year; and ordered to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program was Stanley A. Ulanowicz, 47, Nappanee.
Fined $300 in February; sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; and driving privileges suspended one year was Kenneth Case, 36, Mentone.
Driving While Intoxicated - (Class A misdemeanor) Fined $300 in November; sentenced to one year in jail; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; driving privileges suspended two years; and ordered to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program was Lisa R. Ebbinghouse, Warsaw. Ebbinghouse also was sentenced for driving while adjudged a habitual traffic violator and received a three-year jail sentence, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation, and her driving privileges were suspended for life.
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 $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Deb Salyer, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in February, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Gary Meier, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Rockford Hartzell, Etna Green.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Brandie Lamb, Pierceton.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Charles Hively, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February was Donald Richardson, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in February and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Stephen Cartwright, Syracuse.
Fined $65 in February was James Wassman, Mentone.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $125 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee, sentenced to 20 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Neal Minnick, Syracuse.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in January was Dewey Conley, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Rachelle S. Garner, 17, Warsaw, and Jian Y. Zhen, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in May were Craig M. Coyle, 29, Warsaw; and Holly A. Drach, 20, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in June were Jeremy J. Schuh, 19, Warsaw; Robin S. Lambert, 35, Silver Lake; Lester V. Baxter, 24, Winona Lake; Eric W. Gunderson, 45, Leesburg; Marvin L. Farmer, 18, Warsaw; Gary A. Conley, 32, Claypool; Bryce M. Schaeffer, 19, North Webster; and Terry J. Arkwright, 56, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Jennifer R. Miller, 21, Bourbon; Benjamin T. Shue, 21, North Webster; and Charles A. Harmon, 34, Sidney.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Michael E. Heintzelman, 47, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in June was John A. Snepp, 32, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in February was Eldora R. Rohm, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Sergio Herrera, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Randy Lamb, 31, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in July was Frances Harris, 61, North Webster.
Fined $7 in June was L. Dean Adams, 30, Silver Lake.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in June was Christopher J. Parker, 16, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Eldon R. Long, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Dale A. Rogers, 45, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Kevin L. Bestul, 21, Milford, and Roger L. Smith, 54, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was James A. Beath, 18, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in February was Anthony D. Helman, 17, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Angel Rodriguez, 22, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in June was Dannie R. Woods, 42, North Webster.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June were Orah W. Smith, 37, Syracuse, and Rob S. Kesler, 18, Warsaw.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in June was Robert W. Chalfant, 16, North Webster.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April was Jennifer M. Vandyke, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Amelia Castro, 24, Warsaw; Christopher A. Jones, 22, Claypool; Richard C. Yarnall, 27, Warsaw; and Robert B. Rice, 21, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in March was John B. Lowe, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Invasion Of Privacy - (January) Jamie Swihart, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (November) Kelly Jefferson, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Conversion - (January) Omer Howard, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court:
• Etta S. Christian died May 8, 1998, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $480,311.05. Beneficiary: Dorothy K. Foltz, daughter, West CR 100S, Bourbon.
• George Gordon McCormick died June 16, 1998, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $1,144,677. Beneficiary: NBD Bank, trustee, South Bend.
• G. Wilgerdia Sittler died June 17, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $755,426.48. Beneficiaries: Helen Drudge, daughter; Michael V. Drudge, grandson; and Thomas R. Sittler, son.
• Dorothy A. Klotz died Aug. 22, 1998, at age 71, leaving an estate valued at $328,843.70. Beneficiaries: Ronald Klotz, son, West CR 900N, Milford; Larry Klotz, son, North CR 650W, Milford; Keith Klotz, Beech Road, Nappanee; Joyce Sechrist, daughter, West CR 600N, Etna Green; Kenneth Klotz, son, West Anglin Road, Etna Green; Gary and Timothy Klotz, sons, both of North CR 900W, Nappanee; Phillip Klotz, son, Wakarusa; Connie Stutzman, daughter, Ind. 19N, Nappanee; Donna Klotz Hare, daughter, North Circle Drive West, Syracuse; and JoAnn Franco, daughter, Brubaker Street, Leesburg.
• Ronald E. Wiltrout died March 12, 1999, at age 72, leaving an estate valued at $200,000. Beneficiaries: Doris Wiltrout, spouse, and Deborah A. Hunter, both of West CR 350S, Warsaw; Diane K. Parker, daughter, South CR 450W, Silver Lake; and Denise R. Sisk, daughter, West Oakdale Street, Warsaw.
• Thomas L. O'Connell died April 1, 1999, at age 76, leaving an estate valued at $140,000. Beneficiaries: Carolyn Jane Bumbaugh, daughter, Boothwyn, Pa.; Mary Kathleen Slattery, daughter, Denver, Colo.; Laura L. Patrick, daughter, Lake Shore Drive, Warsaw; Tammy L. Lukens, daughter, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton; Teresa L. Williams, daughter, South CR 400E. Pierceton; Thomas L. O'Connell III, son, Chicago, Ill.; James K. O'Connell, son, Warsaw; Cyrus L. Howell Jr., grandson, Denver, Ind.; and Craig D. Howell, grandson, Kokomo.
• Mary Magdalene Miller died Aug. 25, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $865,148.33. Beneficiary: Paul K. Miller, spouse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Lance J. Whitmyer vs. Rick L. Neeley, West CR 25S, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from an Oct. 9, 1998, auto accident on Ind. 25. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Larry W. McAfoose Jr., West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $12,595 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Pat Julian, Circle Drive, Warsaw, $1,267.27, and Chris Endicott, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $531.51.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Dewayne O'Conner, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $7,500.17 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. James P. Fuller and Dan K. Daggett, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,311.56 due on contract, plus interest and attorney fees and court costs.
• Gregory Lee Parker vs. Leesburg Tractor Parts and Worthington Tactor Parts Inc., Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 for breach of duty, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Byers
Laura Diane Byers, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Brent Duane Byers, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. They were married July 30, 1983, and separated June 6, 1999. There are two minor children.
House
Alicia Joy and Daniel Edward House, West Canal Street, Warsaw. They were married June 5, 1993, and separated July 8, 1999. There is one minor child.
Mikesell
Rich Mikesell, North CR 350E, Rochester, and Tammy Mikesell, North Calhoun Street, South Whitley. They were married Sept. 26, 1996, and separated June 25, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Ronnie Lee and Melinda K. Tharp. Plaintiff awarded $74,214.13 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: John Ellerbe, $5,473.83, and Michael Lewis, $6,773.60.
• Rarick's Auto Sales vs. Patsy Ford. Plaintiff awarded $7,624.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Boone Account Recovery Corp. vs. Barbara A. Tucker. Plaintiff awarded $3,227.99 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Shelly K. Isley. Plaintiff awarded $3,689.86 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Kevin R. Minnix. Plaintiff awarded $2,038.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Carl W. Click. Plaintiff awarded $1,240 by default, plus interest and curt costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Christina Eckert. Plaintiff awarded $5,291.63 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Sharon A. Fricke. Plaintiff awarded $10,048.13, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Michael E. Warner vs. Mabel M. Blake.
• Lisa Alderfer vs. Sherry Combs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Helen L. Ross McComber and Michael E. McComber, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Andi J. and Dawn E. Stroup. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. July 9.
• John W. and Jacqueline L. Hoyle. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. July 14.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Rhonda D. and Curtis E. Nicolai vs. Bruce Sweetheimer, doing business as Sweetheimer Trash Removal, North CR 850W, Pierceton, and Michael A. Sheets, Columbia City. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 10, 1997, accident at Ind. 15 and Fourth Street. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• The Bank of New York vs. Franklin D. and LuAnn Loise Hale, South West Channel Drive, Warsaw, and Manhattan Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff seeks $72,853.55 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank of Indiana vs. Chad W. Pettigrew, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $9,742.77 due on agreement, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Allen
Kathy S. Allen, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Jesse Allen, Goshen. They were married April 12, 1986, and separated July 6, 1999. There is one minor child.
Casteel
Tamala Jo Casteel, North CR 875W, Etna Green, and Michael J. Casteel, Carlisle. They were married July 25, 1992, and separated April 30, 1997. There is one minor child.
DeLeon
Rosario Canales DeLeon, Warsaw, and Victor A. DeLeon, address unknown. They were married Sept. 23, 1996, and separated in December 1998. There are no minor children.
Fox
Thomas J. and Tracy C. Fox, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 16, 1998, and separated July 12, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gibson
Terence Alan and Debbie Lynn Gibson, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 7, 1985, and separated June 9, 1999. There are two minor children.
Patrick
Howard Patrick, South Packerton Road, Claypool, and Mary Lou Patrick, address unknown. They were married Sept. 3, 1983, and separated June 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Scott
Lisa M. and James W. Scott, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 3, 1982, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Shepherd
Tracy and Charles R. Shepherd, Old Ind 15N, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1994, and separated on a date not indicated. There are two minor children.
Annulment
Lackey
Kimberly and Eric R. Lackey, West Monoquet Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1998, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Dillon Combs, a minor by his parents next friends, Chasity and Donald Combs, and Chasity and Donald Combs, individually, vs. Bertha Burchett. A proposed settlement of $750 from Pekin Insurance Co. is approved, with payment to parents for the benefit of their minor child.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Angela L. Method. Plaintiff awarded $10,860.60 by default.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Pamela M.Stephenson, $4,205.46, and Gary L. and Cathy McDonald, $8,898.69.
• First Bank National Association vs. Carolyn S. Hartman, Leonard Sexton and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $67,229.53, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. Keith D. Fisher, et al. Plaintiff awarded $56,854.76 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Alvin W. and Jennifer Sue Prater and Martin Finance Management Inc. Plaintiff awarded $75,574.14 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Pamela Harrell vs. Warren Toepper and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.
• Drew R. and Diane Dial vs. William D. Lemon.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Daphne A. (former name Keplinger restored) and Peter M. Bonner. July 1.
• Tina and Paul Cline. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $97 per week in child support. July 7.
• Shawn L. and Kelli A.Schneider. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child Father ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. July 9.
• Jeremy L. and Cindy A. Manns. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $93 per week in child support. July 13.
• Heather and Brian Luchetti. July 13.
• Jeffrey D. and Kimberly K. Oswalt. July 13.
• Leanne M. and D. Scott Coffman. Mother awarded custody of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. July 14.
• Marjorie (former name Osborn restored) and Pete Salinas. July 14.
• Kevin L. and Brenda S. Denlinger. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. July 14.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Zenaida Loyola and Hector Loyola Sanchez. [[In-content Ad]]
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