Times-Union Court News 08-01-2000
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:
• Terrance Ray Warren, 29, and Diana K. Hamilton, 31, both of South Warbler Lane, Warsaw.
• Patrick F. Borsa, 38, and Dianna K. Worthington, 35, both of Old Road 30W, Etna Green.
• Billy J. Derrossett, 34, and Lecia A. Nunez, 34, both of Ireland Drive, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Manuel Contreras, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,013.62 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Mary A. Hill, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,328.82 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Jill A. and Joseph A. Chalk and Natalie and Paige Chalk, by their next friend, Jill A. Chalk, vs. Michael Kneller, East King Arthur Court, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 23, 1999, auto accident on Ind. 13 in North Webster. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jay A. Slone) vs. Raymond M. Cruz, South Country Club, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $843.39 as paid to insured claimant, Slone, after a Jan. 27, 2000, auto accident at a private driveway intersecting Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Thomas A. Tucker) vs. Kim Sungai, Severn, Md. Plaintiff seeks $5,187.15 as paid to insured claimant, Tucker, after an April 21, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of West Winona Avenue and South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Grange Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Cindy S. Cooper, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,540.95 as paid to insured claimant, Carl Stephen McKinley, after an Aug. 13, 1999, auto accident.
• Chrysler Finance Co., LLC, successor by merger to Chrysler Credit Corp., vs. Rose Marie Tribbey, also known as Rose Marie Enders, South Main Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,037.77 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Church
Michael D. and Carol L. Church, EMS C28A Lane, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 5, 1977, and separated July 6, 2000. There are no minor children.
Roberts
Brent Allen Roberts, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Asa Lee Roberts, Warsaw. They were married April 22, 1989, and separated July 2, 2000. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Wells Fargo Financial Acceptance vs. Bruce and Cheryl Biltz. Plaintiff awarded $5,684.92 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., vs. Tammy M. Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $3,110.32 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Kenneth G. and Vicky L. Shepherd and James Benson Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,716.16.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs against the following people: Jeffrey B. Ellenwood, $7,710.69, and Jeremy and Rachael L. Harter, $10,933.03.
• National City Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs against the following people: Jimmy D. Lisenbee, $6,971.43, and Jorge Castro Jr. and Angelica Castro, formerly known as Angelica Aguinaga, $988.94.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Alan Kramer vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. John L. Bauer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Roberta R.and Larry R. Krygowski vs. Joseph D. Stachelski, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 21, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Main and Indiana streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First Bank/NA vs. Billy W. and Brenda Hall, North Pecan Street, Syracuse; Firstplus Financial Inc., Plano, Texas; and John and Jane Doe, tenants of North McCullough Street, Syracuse, residence. Plaintiff seeks $52,804.41 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Joshua Adamas, North Webster, and John and Jane Doe, tenants of Morton Street, North Webster residence. Plaintiff seeks $69,801 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.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. Donald E. Brown, EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $7,194.36 due on assigned account.
• Dana Allen, North Market Street, North Manchester, vs. Mary Cox, Seventh Street, Winona Lake, and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 28, 1999, auto accident on High Street. Plaintiff also seeks interest, court costs and applicable medical payment and underinsured motorist company limits available, and requests a trial by jury.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Lloyd D. and Julie D. Bailey, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, or West Finch Road, Claypool; James J. Conley, doing business as Custom Auto & Truck, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; and state of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $18,149.31 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.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Nathan J. Conley, North Cedar Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,477.24 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baker
Roxann Arnott-Baker, East CR 1120N, Syracuse, and Richard N. Baker, East Walnut Drive, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 17, 1997, and separated July 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Bolden
April M. Bolden, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Stanford Bolden, Marion. They were married March 31, 1999, and separated June 29, 2000. There is one minor child.
Garza
Dana and Andreas S. Garza, Kosciusko County. They were married July 4, 1998, and separated July 8, 2000. There are no minor children.
Reed
Cynthia C. and Victor T. Reed, Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married Sept. 24, 1994, and separated May 22, 2000. There are no minor children.
Simmons
Elizabeth A. Simmons, Topeka, and Jeffrey M. Simmons, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. They were married July 4, 1998, and separated July 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Lois Landrum. Plaintiff awarded $25,930.42, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Jeffrey D. and Debra J. Fancil, Lake City Bank and Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. and Lake City Bank, third-party plaintiff vs. Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA, Advanta National Bank USA, Jeffrey D. and Debra J. Fancil and Green Tree Financial Services Corp., third-party defendants. LCB awarded $31,416.31 from the Fancils, plus interest; Bankers Trust Co. awarded $38,241.97 from the Fancils, plus interest; Conseco and Green Tree have no interest in the real estate in question, on which the mortgage is ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Anne E. Utter vs. Clyde A. and Irene M. Bunyea, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Terry and Deb A. Halfacre and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $93,320.96 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 case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Belinda and John Lukens vs. Harry R. Crouse and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Eagle Ready-Mix Inc. vs. Thompson Concrete Inc. and Michael T. and Kelly E. Thompson.
• U.S. Bank/NA vs. Mark D. and Linda S. Mallane.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Amy M. and Joshua A. Stutzman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $90 per week in child support. July 12.
• Eva C. (former name Jackson restored) and Robert O. Brown. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. July 13.
• Crystal (former name Kanode restored) and Clinton Norman Hubler. Couple's two minor children are in the custody of mother's parents, Dalton and Paulette Kanode. No child support ordered at this time. July 13.
• Mishelle Lou and Mitchell L. Elder. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. July 13.
• Ernest Harris and Robin L. (former name Thompson restored). July 13.
• Richard A. and Kimberly A. Foreman. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $180 per week in child support. July 13.
• Jackie E. Jr. and Tammie Rich. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. July 13.
Other Action
• Jeffery L. Mettler Jr.'s request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Scott and Angalene Fivas, 203 Stonewall Court #1, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,878. Debts: $39,174.
• Dennis Lemler, 10285 S. Beech Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,332. Debts: $38,204.
• Vincent Page and Heather Page, also known as Heather Obrochta, 6187 N. Elm St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $47,840. Debts: $42,366.
• Irma Pfost, 9080 W. CR 525N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $39,175,. Debts: $38,025.
• Edward Reed and Amy Voth-Reed, 3104 E. Wooster Road #46, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,610. Debts: $37,249.
• Barry and Carolyn Sapp, 6398 S. CR 700E, Pierceton. Chapter 13. Assets: $89,359. Debts: $116,914.
• Nicholas and Joyce Skrumelak, 65 E. South St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,540. Debts: $23,600.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Terrance Ray Warren, 29, and Diana K. Hamilton, 31, both of South Warbler Lane, Warsaw.
• Patrick F. Borsa, 38, and Dianna K. Worthington, 35, both of Old Road 30W, Etna Green.
• Billy J. Derrossett, 34, and Lecia A. Nunez, 34, both of Ireland Drive, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Manuel Contreras, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,013.62 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank vs. Mary A. Hill, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,328.82 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Jill A. and Joseph A. Chalk and Natalie and Paige Chalk, by their next friend, Jill A. Chalk, vs. Michael Kneller, East King Arthur Court, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 23, 1999, auto accident on Ind. 13 in North Webster. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jay A. Slone) vs. Raymond M. Cruz, South Country Club, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $843.39 as paid to insured claimant, Slone, after a Jan. 27, 2000, auto accident at a private driveway intersecting Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Thomas A. Tucker) vs. Kim Sungai, Severn, Md. Plaintiff seeks $5,187.15 as paid to insured claimant, Tucker, after an April 21, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of West Winona Avenue and South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Grange Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Cindy S. Cooper, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,540.95 as paid to insured claimant, Carl Stephen McKinley, after an Aug. 13, 1999, auto accident.
• Chrysler Finance Co., LLC, successor by merger to Chrysler Credit Corp., vs. Rose Marie Tribbey, also known as Rose Marie Enders, South Main Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,037.77 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Church
Michael D. and Carol L. Church, EMS C28A Lane, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 5, 1977, and separated July 6, 2000. There are no minor children.
Roberts
Brent Allen Roberts, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Asa Lee Roberts, Warsaw. They were married April 22, 1989, and separated July 2, 2000. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Wells Fargo Financial Acceptance vs. Bruce and Cheryl Biltz. Plaintiff awarded $5,684.92 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., vs. Tammy M. Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $3,110.32 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Kenneth G. and Vicky L. Shepherd and James Benson Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,716.16.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs against the following people: Jeffrey B. Ellenwood, $7,710.69, and Jeremy and Rachael L. Harter, $10,933.03.
• National City Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs against the following people: Jimmy D. Lisenbee, $6,971.43, and Jorge Castro Jr. and Angelica Castro, formerly known as Angelica Aguinaga, $988.94.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Alan Kramer vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. John L. Bauer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Roberta R.and Larry R. Krygowski vs. Joseph D. Stachelski, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 21, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Main and Indiana streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First Bank/NA vs. Billy W. and Brenda Hall, North Pecan Street, Syracuse; Firstplus Financial Inc., Plano, Texas; and John and Jane Doe, tenants of North McCullough Street, Syracuse, residence. Plaintiff seeks $52,804.41 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Joshua Adamas, North Webster, and John and Jane Doe, tenants of Morton Street, North Webster residence. Plaintiff seeks $69,801 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.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. Donald E. Brown, EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $7,194.36 due on assigned account.
• Dana Allen, North Market Street, North Manchester, vs. Mary Cox, Seventh Street, Winona Lake, and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 28, 1999, auto accident on High Street. Plaintiff also seeks interest, court costs and applicable medical payment and underinsured motorist company limits available, and requests a trial by jury.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Lloyd D. and Julie D. Bailey, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, or West Finch Road, Claypool; James J. Conley, doing business as Custom Auto & Truck, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; and state of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $18,149.31 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.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Nathan J. Conley, North Cedar Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,477.24 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baker
Roxann Arnott-Baker, East CR 1120N, Syracuse, and Richard N. Baker, East Walnut Drive, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 17, 1997, and separated July 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Bolden
April M. Bolden, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Stanford Bolden, Marion. They were married March 31, 1999, and separated June 29, 2000. There is one minor child.
Garza
Dana and Andreas S. Garza, Kosciusko County. They were married July 4, 1998, and separated July 8, 2000. There are no minor children.
Reed
Cynthia C. and Victor T. Reed, Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married Sept. 24, 1994, and separated May 22, 2000. There are no minor children.
Simmons
Elizabeth A. Simmons, Topeka, and Jeffrey M. Simmons, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. They were married July 4, 1998, and separated July 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Lois Landrum. Plaintiff awarded $25,930.42, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Jeffrey D. and Debra J. Fancil, Lake City Bank and Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. and Lake City Bank, third-party plaintiff vs. Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA, Advanta National Bank USA, Jeffrey D. and Debra J. Fancil and Green Tree Financial Services Corp., third-party defendants. LCB awarded $31,416.31 from the Fancils, plus interest; Bankers Trust Co. awarded $38,241.97 from the Fancils, plus interest; Conseco and Green Tree have no interest in the real estate in question, on which the mortgage is ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Anne E. Utter vs. Clyde A. and Irene M. Bunyea, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Terry and Deb A. Halfacre and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $93,320.96 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 case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Belinda and John Lukens vs. Harry R. Crouse and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Eagle Ready-Mix Inc. vs. Thompson Concrete Inc. and Michael T. and Kelly E. Thompson.
• U.S. Bank/NA vs. Mark D. and Linda S. Mallane.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Amy M. and Joshua A. Stutzman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $90 per week in child support. July 12.
• Eva C. (former name Jackson restored) and Robert O. Brown. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. July 13.
• Crystal (former name Kanode restored) and Clinton Norman Hubler. Couple's two minor children are in the custody of mother's parents, Dalton and Paulette Kanode. No child support ordered at this time. July 13.
• Mishelle Lou and Mitchell L. Elder. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. July 13.
• Ernest Harris and Robin L. (former name Thompson restored). July 13.
• Richard A. and Kimberly A. Foreman. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $180 per week in child support. July 13.
• Jackie E. Jr. and Tammie Rich. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. July 13.
Other Action
• Jeffery L. Mettler Jr.'s request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Scott and Angalene Fivas, 203 Stonewall Court #1, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,878. Debts: $39,174.
• Dennis Lemler, 10285 S. Beech Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,332. Debts: $38,204.
• Vincent Page and Heather Page, also known as Heather Obrochta, 6187 N. Elm St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $47,840. Debts: $42,366.
• Irma Pfost, 9080 W. CR 525N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $39,175,. Debts: $38,025.
• Edward Reed and Amy Voth-Reed, 3104 E. Wooster Road #46, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,610. Debts: $37,249.
• Barry and Carolyn Sapp, 6398 S. CR 700E, Pierceton. Chapter 13. Assets: $89,359. Debts: $116,914.
• Nicholas and Joyce Skrumelak, 65 E. South St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,540. Debts: $23,600.
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