Times-Union Court News 08-03-1999
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:
• Shaun Allen Shepherd, 21, and Melissa Susan Wayer, 21, both of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw.
• Lee A. Price, 31, East Beer Road, Milford, and Diana Houser, 26, East Syracuse Street, Milford.
• James Joseph Shepherd, 33, and Melissa Renee Phillips, 28, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Benjamin David Elliott, 22, and Kirsti Marlane Miller, 20, both of West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• James Richard Roberts, 18, and Jessica Ann Collins, 19, both of South Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Edward E. Burns, 51, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Deborah L. Frantz, 42, West CR 300S, Warsaw.
• Ryan Dale Neese, 21, Schererville, and Michelle Susan Tomlinson, 21, West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• B. Ben Lipply, 33, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Lisa Kay Nicholson, 33, Salem.
• Anthony V. Pucciarelli, 75, EMS B42C Lane, Leesburg, and Mary P. Bridges, 74, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw.
• Bradley Lawrence Brown, 24, and Kari Ann Patrick, 22, both of North CR 250E, Milford.
• Demetrio A. Martinez, 53, and Barbara Jean Barrett, 59, both of North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Carl William Jarrett II, 34, and Anna Marie Church, 29, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Jason Chad Parker, 24, and Tonya Marie Crouse, 21, both of South Pearl Street, Etna Green.
• Loren M. Pruitt Jr., 30, and Belinda S. Kitson, 30, both of Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• Gordon R. Sexton, 44, and Armeda J. Shanefelter, 34, both of South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw.
• Chad Michael Miner, 21, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton, and Rachel Renea Lauster, 21, West CR 400N, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Paradise Music Inc. vs. Jennifer M. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $692.50.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Noel Blankenship and Patricia K. Bentley, $113, and Vernon Rodriguez, $2,005.
• Sand's Mini Mart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cameron R. Minnick, $254.40; Keya K. Justice, $340; and Kelly Hyden, $547.84.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Sammy A. Morrison. Plaintiff awarded $169.21.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Violet Schenske, $386.68, and Jennifer J. Greenwood, $739.77.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marlene R. Bailey, also known as Marlene R. Slone, $491.18; Rebecca S. Morris, $396.09; Jennifer Buhrt, $302.74; Anthony Crum, $200.08; William Garman, $278.82; Michael G. Grevenstuk, $243.10; Thomas Smith, $209.05.
• James J. Conley vs. Lloyd Bailey and Carl Clevenger. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• Tracy A. Klingerman vs. Christina L. Halfacre. Plaintiff awarded $50.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Max Alavardo. Plaintiff awarded $1,092.
• Kim Espinoza vs. Jason and Lisa Westafer. Plaintiff awarded $65.
• Jian and Ying H. Yao vs. Colleen L. Garrison and Terrence E. Odle. Plaintiffs awarded $363.64.
• Leiter Roofing vs. Bob Leiter. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Bryan House. Plaintiff awarded $953.06.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gregory Lee Goliver, $507.41; Richard and Shari Klingshirn, $2,453.31; Morgan and Melissa Rodney, $1,431.53; James A. Waldrop, $534.50; Jamie M. Yets, $104.34; and Ronald and Debra K. Landrum, $206.72.
• William H. Hartman vs. George E. Elliott. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Comfortemp Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Al McDonald, $569.74, and Sue Dagley, $182.05.
• United Farm Family Insurance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Laymon E. Shephard, $844.42, and Robert D. Russell, $1,740.17.
• Hoosier Travel vs. Colleen Brennan. Plaintiff awarded $2,756.26.
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 June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sharon Ringler, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Steven Allen, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Frederick Wolf, Claypool.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Suann Harbes, Milford.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in April were Andres Ramos, Warsaw, and Martin Salas, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Teresa Gonzales, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Possession Of Undersize Bass - Fined $20 in June was Steven Kaiser, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June was Ben Hoskins, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and sentenced to two days community service was Nathan Leasure, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in June and driving privileges suspended 180 days were Isaac Gibson, North Manchester, and Jeremy Hughes, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against and driving privileges suspended 180 days was Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was William Morrison, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Scott Snyder, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Richard Kidd, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in May and sentenced to 30 days in jail was James Wassman, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in February and ordered to pay a $100 domestic violence fee was Patrick Gilley, Mentone.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $125 in February was Dan Lyons, North Webster.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $25 in February was Margarite Adame, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance In School - Fined $75 in February was Nathan Golden, North Webster.
Conversion - Fined $250 in January was Christian Oliver, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in July were Charles B. Seaman, 25, Warsaw; Phillip M. Boggs, 17, Warsaw; Donald S. Gerding, 33, Pierceton; Michael J. Patrick, 49, Warsaw; Jaime Aleman, 21, Warsaw; Merl L. Shank, 51, Claypool; Rafael B. Lopez, 28, Warsaw; Derek G. Munson, 18, Warsaw; Nathanial D. Milton, 17, Warsaw; Beverly E. Ruse, 48, South Whitley;
Also, Garren R. McKelvey, 16, Warsaw; Stanley E. Brown, 26, Warsaw; and Jeffrey B. Coble, 19, South Whitley.
Fined $27 in June were Crystal J. Pamer, 17, Milford; Sylvia Diaz, 33, Syracuse; Faith D. White, 20, Syracuse; Frank A. Russo, 20, Syracuse; Peter M. Bonner, 28, Warsaw; Aric R. Davis, 18, Warsaw; Alaina L. Harding, 18, Mentone; and Oscar Enciso, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Jacob R. Long, 16, Mentone.
Fined $12 in July were Martin Ramos, 34, Warsaw; Sherie L. Baugher, 32, Leesburg; Dustin C. Young, 17, Milford; Marlene J. Crawford, 17, Pierceton; Juan Sanchez, 28, Winona Lake; and Joshua M. Silveus, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Theodore T. Penrod, 17, Warsaw; Jeremy M. Hurst, 21, Syracuse; Kenneth L. Skaggs, 28, Cromwell; Stephanie D. Metzger, 25, Warsaw; Amanda F. Stodghill, 19, North Webster; and Keith A. Brown, 42, Claypool.
Fined $12 in May were Rene M. Romero, 22, Warsaw; Aaron G. Dobbs, 20, Warsaw; and Matthew W. Brunner, 34, Rochester.
Fined $7 in July was Alice M. Fox, 67, Milford.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in July was Roberto Ortiz, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in July was Roberto Ortiz, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Euscebio Delcon, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Joanna Stidams, 47, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Katherine A. Frantz, 20, North Manchester.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Jaime Aleman, 21, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in July was Edd A. Allen, 17, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in July was Anthony B. McDonald, 24, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Robert G. Coble, 67, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was Jayson L. Howey, 16, Milford.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in June was Jeffery L. Mettler, 20, Claypool.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Jeffery L. Mettler, 20, Claypool.
Open Container Violation - Fined $25 in June was Steven J. Croussore, 28, Rochester.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June were Veronica Diaz, 18, Warsaw, and Luis Martinez-Diaz, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Luis M. Diaz, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Ryan B. Smith, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in June was Jared T. Mahnensmith, 20, Syracuse.
No Or Inadequate Mufflers - Fined $7 in June was Clifford M. Smith, 17, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Clint W. Beasley, 21, Syracuse.
Occupants Riding On Bow - Fined $7 in July was Leroy Hochstetler, 41, Nappanee.
Personal Watercraft Pulling Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in July was Theodore E. Woolums, 44, Leesburg.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Dale A. Burbank, 52, Warsaw.
Operating A Motorboat Within 20 Feet Of Shore - Fined $7 in June was Donald B. Aleo, 16, Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Justin J. Garman, 18, Leesburg; Catherine M. King, 30, Pierceton; Michelle A. Hall, 28, Pierceton; and Josette S. Walsh, 25, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in June was Jayson L. Howey, 16, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Fred Holst, Warsaw; Brad Lankford, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (June) Jessie Ousley, Warsaw.
Conversion - (May) Euwin Bryant, Warsaw; (September) Bruce Kenworthy, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) William Stenstrom, Warsaw; Kevin Kraft, Syracuse.
False Informing - (February) Kenton Secor, Syracuse.
Harassment - (February) Barbara Horton, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - (February) Jessie Ousley, Mentone; (September) Carol Simcox, Pierceton.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance In School - (February) April Golden, North Webster.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (October) Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (July) Michael Allueva, 38, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Steven A. Deplanty vs. Doris England. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for damages from alleged failure to disclose the presence of underground storage tanks during a 1985 real estate transaction.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Sherwood Harrison, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,034.19 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Fidelity Financial Services vs. Richard L. McGlynn, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $13,357.33 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Trina M. Miller, East CR 100N, Rochester, $2,912.19, and Roger D. and Teresa A. Bays, East Trusdell, Syracuse, $5,610.29.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Brenda J. Fisher, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,859.15 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Daniel R. and Cathi L. Kerr, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,753.12 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Shelly Heins Uban and Frank Heins. Plaintiff awarded $6,752.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: William T. and Julia Bellamy, $3,071.28, and Terry A. Besson, $3,997.79.
• American Express vs. Carl W. Schuster. Plaintiff awarded $9,898.23 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Nicole Bunch. Plaintiff awarded an agreed judgment of $1,195.70, plus interest and court costs.
• Mercantile National Bank vs. Katina L. Honaker. Plaintiff awarded $14,857.13 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Pamela Myers. Plaintiff awarded $1,952.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Misty Reed. Plaintiff awarded $7,601.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Melvin P. Adams. Plaintiff awarded $1,478.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Tammie Tusing vs. Thomas and Christie Fitzpatrick and Wulliman Construction. This case is dismissed against Wulliman Construction only.
• Firestone Construction Co. vs. John Cooper.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Naomi Crone vs. Merle Yarnall, doing business as Dependable.
• Terry Boden and Jane York vs. Martha Hulse.
• Patricia A. and David Klinger vs. Dianne M. Sard.
• Midwest Public Adjusting vs. James A. and Debra L. Dawson.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Myles R. Wolfe vs. Rebecca and Stephen Davis and Sheryl. L. Wolfe Yates.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Darla J. (former name Cantrell restored) and Danny E. Graves. July 14.
• Carrie L. (former name Farber restored) and Roger L. Francis. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. July 16.
• Earl and Cathy Collins. July 20.
• Jacob Eugene Keller and Peggy Sue (former name Miller restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. July 23.
Other Action
• Gary L. Mock's request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. vs. Kelly J. Nichols, East CR 125S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $11,377.21 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Union Home Equity Bank/NA vs. Edward L. and Janet L. Stone, Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $61,489.92 due on promissory 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.
• The Bank of New York vs. Penny Oviedo, North CR 400W, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $24,093.15 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Ronald W. Harris, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
• Long Beach Mortgage Co. vs. Debra L. Rapsavage, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw; Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union; and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $61,123.19 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Chad W. and Bobbi J. Pettigrew, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $47,915.75 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, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Phillip E. Brett, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Kathy Brett Troyer, Meadowdale Drive, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $32,532.53 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with possession and sale of mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• Bobby Ray Adams vs. Indiana Lake Shore Inc., James Stambaugh, Burket; Orthopaedic Surgery of Warsaw; town of Silver Lake; Martin Financial Management, Warsaw; and McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Provident Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to property in Oak Grove Beach plat on Palestine Lake.
Name Change
• Nicole Marie Parker seeks to change her name to Nicole Marie Williams.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alfano
Kristi K. and Mark A. Alfano, East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 2, 1986, and separated July 12, 1999. There are two minor children.
Closson
Vincent Closson, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Cynthia Closson, Fort Wayne. They were married March 10, 1990, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Cole
Robert D. and Elizabeth I. Cole, East CR 600S, Warsaw. They were married April 6, 1996, and separated July 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lashbrook
Christi A. and James Lashbrook, North Webster. They were married July 20, 1990, and have been separated four months. There are two minor children.
Leiter
Angela E. Cook-Leiter, North Walnut Street, Etna Green, and Timothy D. Leiter, Ind. 14E, Akron. They were married March 25, 1995, and separated in May 1999. There are no minor children.
Lindsey
Curt and Amy Lindsey, North Third Trail, North Webster. They were married July 7, 1995, and separated July 23, 1999. There are two minor children.
Massenburg
Shirl D. Massenburg, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Gary Massenburg Sr., Warsaw. They were married Oct. 11 of a year not indicated and separated on a date not indicated. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Pamela M. Stephenson, $4,205.46, and Gary L. and Cathy McDonald, $8,898.69.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jean M. Denton. Plaintiff awarded an agreed judgment of $6,257.91, plus interest and court costs.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Mark A. and Belinda C. Prater and United Credit Union. Plaintiff awarded $51,997.37 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.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Patrick N. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $117,884.20 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.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Delbert and Norma Elaine Bolen and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff awarded $35,142.92 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 with prejudice:
• David J. and Mary E. Mayden and State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. vs. John and Sandra Beatty, et al.
• Malta S. and Tom Walters vs. Nicholas A. Kintzel.
• Jacqueline and Bud VanScoik vs. Larry Heter and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. This case is dismissed against Heter only and continues against Wolverine.
• Keybank National Association vs. Tommy L. Torpy II.
• Rudolph Tackett vs. Dale DeGroff.
• Dillon Combs, a minor by his parents and next friends, Chasity and Donald Combs, and Chasity and Donald Combs, individually, vs. Bertha Burchett.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Capstead Inc. vs. Ann M. Heiman.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kevin Tamlin and Conya (former name Crippin restored). July 14.
• Heather and Scott Fouts. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. July 16.
• Eli and Barbara Ann Kauffman. July 19.
• Denise M. and Jack R. McDaniel. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $233 per week in child support. July 19.
• Elizabeth A. and Darrell B. Ruch. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. July 20.
• Lewis C. and Deborah A. Waters. July 20.
• Ellen (former name Rau restored) and John M. Rasmussen. July 20.
• Robert F. Shoemaker and Kimberly L. (former name Conn restored). July 21.
• Brian K. Cole and Ruth A. (former name Baker restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $10 per week in child support. July 23.
• James Travis and Shasta Marie Martin. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $84 per week in child support. July 23.
Other Action
• Rex D. Alley vs. Mary L. Alley. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
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.
• Phillip and Charlotte Amburgy, 5838 N. CR 675E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,230. Debts: $67,347.
• Ronald and Annette Cathers, 12033 N. Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,105. Debts: $79,122.
• Gregory Griepentrog, 304 S. Washington St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $74,150. Debts: $113,844.
• Anthony and Jessica Hall, 419 S. Indiana St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,005. Debts: $26,864.
• Pam Houser, formerly known as Pam Howatt, 205 Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Assets: $61,270. Debts: $67,355.
• Wade and Debra Krull, 251 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $40,700. Debts: $60,132.
• Jeremy Manns, 110 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,480. Debts: $20,829.
• Sharon Manns, 7947 W. Lovetts Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,050. Debts: $14,337.
• Janice Taylor, 3135 N. Lakeridge Drive, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $54,501. Debts: $67,805.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Shaun Allen Shepherd, 21, and Melissa Susan Wayer, 21, both of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw.
• Lee A. Price, 31, East Beer Road, Milford, and Diana Houser, 26, East Syracuse Street, Milford.
• James Joseph Shepherd, 33, and Melissa Renee Phillips, 28, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Benjamin David Elliott, 22, and Kirsti Marlane Miller, 20, both of West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• James Richard Roberts, 18, and Jessica Ann Collins, 19, both of South Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Edward E. Burns, 51, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Deborah L. Frantz, 42, West CR 300S, Warsaw.
• Ryan Dale Neese, 21, Schererville, and Michelle Susan Tomlinson, 21, West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• B. Ben Lipply, 33, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Lisa Kay Nicholson, 33, Salem.
• Anthony V. Pucciarelli, 75, EMS B42C Lane, Leesburg, and Mary P. Bridges, 74, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw.
• Bradley Lawrence Brown, 24, and Kari Ann Patrick, 22, both of North CR 250E, Milford.
• Demetrio A. Martinez, 53, and Barbara Jean Barrett, 59, both of North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Carl William Jarrett II, 34, and Anna Marie Church, 29, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Jason Chad Parker, 24, and Tonya Marie Crouse, 21, both of South Pearl Street, Etna Green.
• Loren M. Pruitt Jr., 30, and Belinda S. Kitson, 30, both of Ind. 13N, Pierceton.
• Gordon R. Sexton, 44, and Armeda J. Shanefelter, 34, both of South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw.
• Chad Michael Miner, 21, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton, and Rachel Renea Lauster, 21, West CR 400N, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Paradise Music Inc. vs. Jennifer M. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $692.50.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Noel Blankenship and Patricia K. Bentley, $113, and Vernon Rodriguez, $2,005.
• Sand's Mini Mart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cameron R. Minnick, $254.40; Keya K. Justice, $340; and Kelly Hyden, $547.84.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Sammy A. Morrison. Plaintiff awarded $169.21.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Violet Schenske, $386.68, and Jennifer J. Greenwood, $739.77.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marlene R. Bailey, also known as Marlene R. Slone, $491.18; Rebecca S. Morris, $396.09; Jennifer Buhrt, $302.74; Anthony Crum, $200.08; William Garman, $278.82; Michael G. Grevenstuk, $243.10; Thomas Smith, $209.05.
• James J. Conley vs. Lloyd Bailey and Carl Clevenger. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• Tracy A. Klingerman vs. Christina L. Halfacre. Plaintiff awarded $50.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Max Alavardo. Plaintiff awarded $1,092.
• Kim Espinoza vs. Jason and Lisa Westafer. Plaintiff awarded $65.
• Jian and Ying H. Yao vs. Colleen L. Garrison and Terrence E. Odle. Plaintiffs awarded $363.64.
• Leiter Roofing vs. Bob Leiter. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Bryan House. Plaintiff awarded $953.06.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gregory Lee Goliver, $507.41; Richard and Shari Klingshirn, $2,453.31; Morgan and Melissa Rodney, $1,431.53; James A. Waldrop, $534.50; Jamie M. Yets, $104.34; and Ronald and Debra K. Landrum, $206.72.
• William H. Hartman vs. George E. Elliott. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Comfortemp Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Al McDonald, $569.74, and Sue Dagley, $182.05.
• United Farm Family Insurance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Laymon E. Shephard, $844.42, and Robert D. Russell, $1,740.17.
• Hoosier Travel vs. Colleen Brennan. Plaintiff awarded $2,756.26.
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 June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sharon Ringler, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Steven Allen, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Frederick Wolf, Claypool.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Suann Harbes, Milford.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in April were Andres Ramos, Warsaw, and Martin Salas, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Teresa Gonzales, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Possession Of Undersize Bass - Fined $20 in June was Steven Kaiser, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June was Ben Hoskins, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and sentenced to two days community service was Nathan Leasure, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in June and driving privileges suspended 180 days were Isaac Gibson, North Manchester, and Jeremy Hughes, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against and driving privileges suspended 180 days was Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was William Morrison, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Scott Snyder, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Richard Kidd, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in May and sentenced to 30 days in jail was James Wassman, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in February and ordered to pay a $100 domestic violence fee was Patrick Gilley, Mentone.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $125 in February was Dan Lyons, North Webster.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $25 in February was Margarite Adame, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance In School - Fined $75 in February was Nathan Golden, North Webster.
Conversion - Fined $250 in January was Christian Oliver, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in July were Charles B. Seaman, 25, Warsaw; Phillip M. Boggs, 17, Warsaw; Donald S. Gerding, 33, Pierceton; Michael J. Patrick, 49, Warsaw; Jaime Aleman, 21, Warsaw; Merl L. Shank, 51, Claypool; Rafael B. Lopez, 28, Warsaw; Derek G. Munson, 18, Warsaw; Nathanial D. Milton, 17, Warsaw; Beverly E. Ruse, 48, South Whitley;
Also, Garren R. McKelvey, 16, Warsaw; Stanley E. Brown, 26, Warsaw; and Jeffrey B. Coble, 19, South Whitley.
Fined $27 in June were Crystal J. Pamer, 17, Milford; Sylvia Diaz, 33, Syracuse; Faith D. White, 20, Syracuse; Frank A. Russo, 20, Syracuse; Peter M. Bonner, 28, Warsaw; Aric R. Davis, 18, Warsaw; Alaina L. Harding, 18, Mentone; and Oscar Enciso, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Jacob R. Long, 16, Mentone.
Fined $12 in July were Martin Ramos, 34, Warsaw; Sherie L. Baugher, 32, Leesburg; Dustin C. Young, 17, Milford; Marlene J. Crawford, 17, Pierceton; Juan Sanchez, 28, Winona Lake; and Joshua M. Silveus, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Theodore T. Penrod, 17, Warsaw; Jeremy M. Hurst, 21, Syracuse; Kenneth L. Skaggs, 28, Cromwell; Stephanie D. Metzger, 25, Warsaw; Amanda F. Stodghill, 19, North Webster; and Keith A. Brown, 42, Claypool.
Fined $12 in May were Rene M. Romero, 22, Warsaw; Aaron G. Dobbs, 20, Warsaw; and Matthew W. Brunner, 34, Rochester.
Fined $7 in July was Alice M. Fox, 67, Milford.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in July was Roberto Ortiz, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in July was Roberto Ortiz, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Euscebio Delcon, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Joanna Stidams, 47, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Katherine A. Frantz, 20, North Manchester.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Jaime Aleman, 21, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in July was Edd A. Allen, 17, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in July was Anthony B. McDonald, 24, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Robert G. Coble, 67, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was Jayson L. Howey, 16, Milford.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in June was Jeffery L. Mettler, 20, Claypool.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Jeffery L. Mettler, 20, Claypool.
Open Container Violation - Fined $25 in June was Steven J. Croussore, 28, Rochester.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June were Veronica Diaz, 18, Warsaw, and Luis Martinez-Diaz, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Luis M. Diaz, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Ryan B. Smith, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in June was Jared T. Mahnensmith, 20, Syracuse.
No Or Inadequate Mufflers - Fined $7 in June was Clifford M. Smith, 17, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Clint W. Beasley, 21, Syracuse.
Occupants Riding On Bow - Fined $7 in July was Leroy Hochstetler, 41, Nappanee.
Personal Watercraft Pulling Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in July was Theodore E. Woolums, 44, Leesburg.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Dale A. Burbank, 52, Warsaw.
Operating A Motorboat Within 20 Feet Of Shore - Fined $7 in June was Donald B. Aleo, 16, Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Justin J. Garman, 18, Leesburg; Catherine M. King, 30, Pierceton; Michelle A. Hall, 28, Pierceton; and Josette S. Walsh, 25, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in June was Jayson L. Howey, 16, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Fred Holst, Warsaw; Brad Lankford, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (June) Jessie Ousley, Warsaw.
Conversion - (May) Euwin Bryant, Warsaw; (September) Bruce Kenworthy, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) William Stenstrom, Warsaw; Kevin Kraft, Syracuse.
False Informing - (February) Kenton Secor, Syracuse.
Harassment - (February) Barbara Horton, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - (February) Jessie Ousley, Mentone; (September) Carol Simcox, Pierceton.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance In School - (February) April Golden, North Webster.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (October) Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (July) Michael Allueva, 38, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Steven A. Deplanty vs. Doris England. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for damages from alleged failure to disclose the presence of underground storage tanks during a 1985 real estate transaction.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Sherwood Harrison, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,034.19 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Fidelity Financial Services vs. Richard L. McGlynn, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $13,357.33 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Trina M. Miller, East CR 100N, Rochester, $2,912.19, and Roger D. and Teresa A. Bays, East Trusdell, Syracuse, $5,610.29.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Brenda J. Fisher, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,859.15 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Daniel R. and Cathi L. Kerr, East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,753.12 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Shelly Heins Uban and Frank Heins. Plaintiff awarded $6,752.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: William T. and Julia Bellamy, $3,071.28, and Terry A. Besson, $3,997.79.
• American Express vs. Carl W. Schuster. Plaintiff awarded $9,898.23 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Nicole Bunch. Plaintiff awarded an agreed judgment of $1,195.70, plus interest and court costs.
• Mercantile National Bank vs. Katina L. Honaker. Plaintiff awarded $14,857.13 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Pamela Myers. Plaintiff awarded $1,952.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Misty Reed. Plaintiff awarded $7,601.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Melvin P. Adams. Plaintiff awarded $1,478.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Tammie Tusing vs. Thomas and Christie Fitzpatrick and Wulliman Construction. This case is dismissed against Wulliman Construction only.
• Firestone Construction Co. vs. John Cooper.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Naomi Crone vs. Merle Yarnall, doing business as Dependable.
• Terry Boden and Jane York vs. Martha Hulse.
• Patricia A. and David Klinger vs. Dianne M. Sard.
• Midwest Public Adjusting vs. James A. and Debra L. Dawson.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Myles R. Wolfe vs. Rebecca and Stephen Davis and Sheryl. L. Wolfe Yates.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Darla J. (former name Cantrell restored) and Danny E. Graves. July 14.
• Carrie L. (former name Farber restored) and Roger L. Francis. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. July 16.
• Earl and Cathy Collins. July 20.
• Jacob Eugene Keller and Peggy Sue (former name Miller restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. July 23.
Other Action
• Gary L. Mock's request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. vs. Kelly J. Nichols, East CR 125S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $11,377.21 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Union Home Equity Bank/NA vs. Edward L. and Janet L. Stone, Evansville. Plaintiff seeks $61,489.92 due on promissory 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.
• The Bank of New York vs. Penny Oviedo, North CR 400W, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $24,093.15 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Ronald W. Harris, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
• Long Beach Mortgage Co. vs. Debra L. Rapsavage, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw; Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union; and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $61,123.19 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Chad W. and Bobbi J. Pettigrew, East Benton Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $47,915.75 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, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Phillip E. Brett, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Kathy Brett Troyer, Meadowdale Drive, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $32,532.53 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with possession and sale of mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• Bobby Ray Adams vs. Indiana Lake Shore Inc., James Stambaugh, Burket; Orthopaedic Surgery of Warsaw; town of Silver Lake; Martin Financial Management, Warsaw; and McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Provident Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to property in Oak Grove Beach plat on Palestine Lake.
Name Change
• Nicole Marie Parker seeks to change her name to Nicole Marie Williams.
Marriage Dissolutions
Alfano
Kristi K. and Mark A. Alfano, East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 2, 1986, and separated July 12, 1999. There are two minor children.
Closson
Vincent Closson, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Cynthia Closson, Fort Wayne. They were married March 10, 1990, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Cole
Robert D. and Elizabeth I. Cole, East CR 600S, Warsaw. They were married April 6, 1996, and separated July 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lashbrook
Christi A. and James Lashbrook, North Webster. They were married July 20, 1990, and have been separated four months. There are two minor children.
Leiter
Angela E. Cook-Leiter, North Walnut Street, Etna Green, and Timothy D. Leiter, Ind. 14E, Akron. They were married March 25, 1995, and separated in May 1999. There are no minor children.
Lindsey
Curt and Amy Lindsey, North Third Trail, North Webster. They were married July 7, 1995, and separated July 23, 1999. There are two minor children.
Massenburg
Shirl D. Massenburg, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Gary Massenburg Sr., Warsaw. They were married Oct. 11 of a year not indicated and separated on a date not indicated. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Pamela M. Stephenson, $4,205.46, and Gary L. and Cathy McDonald, $8,898.69.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jean M. Denton. Plaintiff awarded an agreed judgment of $6,257.91, plus interest and court costs.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Mark A. and Belinda C. Prater and United Credit Union. Plaintiff awarded $51,997.37 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.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Patrick N. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $117,884.20 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.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Delbert and Norma Elaine Bolen and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff awarded $35,142.92 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 with prejudice:
• David J. and Mary E. Mayden and State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. vs. John and Sandra Beatty, et al.
• Malta S. and Tom Walters vs. Nicholas A. Kintzel.
• Jacqueline and Bud VanScoik vs. Larry Heter and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. This case is dismissed against Heter only and continues against Wolverine.
• Keybank National Association vs. Tommy L. Torpy II.
• Rudolph Tackett vs. Dale DeGroff.
• Dillon Combs, a minor by his parents and next friends, Chasity and Donald Combs, and Chasity and Donald Combs, individually, vs. Bertha Burchett.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Capstead Inc. vs. Ann M. Heiman.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kevin Tamlin and Conya (former name Crippin restored). July 14.
• Heather and Scott Fouts. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. July 16.
• Eli and Barbara Ann Kauffman. July 19.
• Denise M. and Jack R. McDaniel. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $233 per week in child support. July 19.
• Elizabeth A. and Darrell B. Ruch. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. July 20.
• Lewis C. and Deborah A. Waters. July 20.
• Ellen (former name Rau restored) and John M. Rasmussen. July 20.
• Robert F. Shoemaker and Kimberly L. (former name Conn restored). July 21.
• Brian K. Cole and Ruth A. (former name Baker restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $10 per week in child support. July 23.
• James Travis and Shasta Marie Martin. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $84 per week in child support. July 23.
Other Action
• Rex D. Alley vs. Mary L. Alley. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
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.
• Phillip and Charlotte Amburgy, 5838 N. CR 675E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,230. Debts: $67,347.
• Ronald and Annette Cathers, 12033 N. Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,105. Debts: $79,122.
• Gregory Griepentrog, 304 S. Washington St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $74,150. Debts: $113,844.
• Anthony and Jessica Hall, 419 S. Indiana St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,005. Debts: $26,864.
• Pam Houser, formerly known as Pam Howatt, 205 Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Assets: $61,270. Debts: $67,355.
• Wade and Debra Krull, 251 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $40,700. Debts: $60,132.
• Jeremy Manns, 110 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,480. Debts: $20,829.
• Sharon Manns, 7947 W. Lovetts Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,050. Debts: $14,337.
• Janice Taylor, 3135 N. Lakeridge Drive, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $54,501. Debts: $67,805.
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