Times-Union Court News 08-06-2002

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Sean Anthony Messmer, a minor by his natural guardian and custodial parent, Charles Messmer, and Charles Messmer, v. Indiana Department of Highways, Indiana Department of Transportation and city of Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts for injuries and damage resulting from a July 10, 2000, bicycle accident on a sidewalk along Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Nancy J. Galloway, formerly known as Nancy J. Feaster, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse; David M. Stouder, Syracuse; and Harry E. Feaster, deceased. Plaintiff seeks $160,000 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.
• Nuell Inc. v. Jorge Gonzales, doing business as Rapid Prototypes, and Rapid Prototypes, LLC, both of Santa Paula, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $24,700 for breach of contract, plus interest and incidental and consequential damages.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Thomas W. Bouck, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $14,028.69 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Corp. v. Christon L. an Eva G. Sparks, EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw; Standard Federal Bank/NA, Troy, Mich.; Indiana Attorney General; and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $61,399.65 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.
• Indiana Vac-Form Inc., North Boeing Road, Warsaw, v. LPB Communications Inc., Frazer, Pa. Plaintiff seeks $19,230.82 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Brandie J. Newman, East Washington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,688.73 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American General Finance v. Darrell Brinegar, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $11,612.27 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Key Bank/NA v. Brian A. and Kathy L. Elvidge, North Lindsay Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $72,818.81 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.
• Dennis Polk Equipment Inc. v. John Shaw, Fort Valley, Ga. Plaintiff seeks (1) $12,354.50 due on contract, plus interest and court costs and (2) $37,063.50 for nonsufficient funds checks, plus interest, $3,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Joshua Howey, by Carolyn Howey, his next friend, and Carolyn Howey, individually, v. Sprint, also known as United Telephone Co. of Indiana Inc.; Dirk D. Ferverda, East Defreese Road, Syracuse; and Paul and Barbara J. Markley, East Chicago Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 26, 2000, auto accident at the first alley north of Chicago Street, between Huntington and Walnut streets, Syracuse. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Gordon Vanator v. John Meggison, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks an order dissolving partnership and awarding title of semi tractor to Vanator, plus court costs.
• James C. Bowser, Goshen, v. Charles Seitner, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake, and Walter L. Seitner, East CR 200N, Akron. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate in each of three counts for injuries and damage resulting from an April 14, 2002, auto accident on Ind. 25 in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• The Collection Co., formerly known as Financial Services of Whitley County, v. Toni A. Ryall, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $10,798.49 due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• United Credit Union v. Phyllis Duzan, Hill Street, Rochester, and Debra D. and Richard Erick Miller, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,227.03 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co., as subrogee of James J. and Joan F. Babbitt, v. Donna Schrock, Front Street, Syracuse, and Goshen Sash and Door, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $18,383 as paid to insured claimants, the Babbitts, after an Aug. 3, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of North Harrison and East Carroll streets, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Patricia Kroll v. Andrea M. and Steven D. Sands, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks to reinstate lien against real estate.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Aurora Loan Services Inc., v. Shane D. Sapp, East Main Street, Silver Lake, and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff seeks $68,184.28 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.
• EMC Insurance Companies, as subrogee of Henry, Ellie and Brian Prater, v. Davey Prater, Ind. 13S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a Sept. 24, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 13 and CR 525 in Kosciusko County. Davey Prater allegedly had unauthorized control of the Prater vehicle at the time of the accident.
• Grange Insurance Companies v. Celia Powell, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,827.45 as paid to insured claimant, Randal Patrick, after a Sept. 18, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• American General Financial Services v. Susan Heckaman, South CR 200W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $8,889.37 due on contract plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Doug Kannel v. Troy Wenton, doing business as Down Under Bar, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 17, 2002, elevator accident. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Corp., v. Dyle D. and Cindy M. Martin, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust, Buffalo, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks $128,032.98 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.
• Standard Federal Bank v. Paul and Connie Slusher, Pierceton; unknown occupants at South CR 500E, Warsaw, residence; CT Corp. System; First Indiana Bank; and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff seeks $19,037.56 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Casmer (Kazimierz) M. Bouzard seeks to change his name to Casey Kenneth Wawok.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burkhart
Donald D. Burkhart II, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Carmen L. Burkhart, South Bend. They were married Feb. 22, 2000, and separated July 6, 2002. There are no minor children.
Cerda/Vera
Guillemina Cerda, Durham Court, Winona Lake, and Jose Sallud Gonzalez Vera, address unknown. They were married Feb. 1, 2000, and separated April 30, 2002. There is one minor child.
Clark
Anita Clark, North Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse, and Gary Clark, North CR 900E, North Webster. They were married June 26, 1999, and separated April 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Clark
Jennifer and Claude Clark, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married June 15, 2002, and separated July 2, 2002. There is one minor child.
Davila
Nicole Davila, Wexford Place, Warsaw, and Ernesto Davila, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married April 22, 2002, and separated July 14, 2002. There are no minor children.
Flowers
Angela G. Flowers, South Maple Grove Drive, Warsaw, and Michael B. Flowers, North CR 1000E, Pierceton. They were married July 27, 1979, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Hughes
Sheila Grace Hughes, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, and Gregory A. Hughes, Clinic Court, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 2000, and separated May 12, 2002. There are no minor children.
Jenkins
Sherry Jenkins, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Troy Jenkins, South State Street, South Whitley. They were married July 5, 1997, and separated in January 2002. There is one minor child.
Johnson
Shelley L. Johnson, Leesburg, and Claude Jay Johnson Jr., East Clark Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 10, 1989, and separated July 17, 2002. There are two minor children.
Justus
Jamie Justus, Claypool, and Jason P. Justus, Fort Wayne. They were married Jan. 24, 2001, and separated Feb. 18, 2002. There is one minor child.
King
Penny Sue King, Pierceton, and Daniel Robert King, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 14, 2002, and separated July 16, 2002. There are no minor children.
Kugler
Vicky Kugler, North Bobwhite, Warsaw, and Cliff Kugler, address unknown. They were married May 1, 1999, and separated July 20, 2002. There are no minor children.
Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd, Winona Lake, and April Lynn Lloyd, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 18, 1999, and separated Jan. 5, 2002. There are two minor children.
Montel
Dorene R. Montel, East Waco Drive, Syracuse, and Ricky G. Montel, EMS T15 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 11, 1982, and separated April 1, 2002. There is one minor child.
Remfrey
Joshua and Tammy Remfrey, West CR 1000S, Akron. They were married Aug. 28, 1999, and separated July 25, 2002. There are no minor children.
Rio
Lori Rio, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster, and Daniel Rio Jr., Tampa, Fla. They were married Oct. 14, 1993, and separated March 1, 2002. There are two minor children.
Sexton
Armeda Sexton, Etna Green, and Gordon Ricky Sexton, Old Road 30E, Bourbon. They were married Aug. 21, 1999, and separated June 29, 2002. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Rick and Joanna Shepherd, Kosciusko County. They were married June 11, 1984, and separated July 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Slone
Leeanna D. Slone, Johnson City, Tenn., and Scott A. Slone, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 6, 1998, and separated April 24, 2002. There is one minor child.
Snyder
Ruby L. Snyder, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Adam L. Snyder, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 27, 1997, and separated July 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Spratt
Billie Jo Spratt, Muncie, and Bradley W. Spratt, South Graceland Avenue, Claypool. They were married Oct. 5, 1996, and separated April 8, 2002. There are two minor children.
Yeiter
Lisa M. Hale Yeiter, Pierceton, and Daniel Yeiter, South Washington Street, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 14, 2000, and separated in March 2002. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Daniel G. Ryan, et al. Plaintiff awarded $70,019.56 by default, 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.
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Roy and Jody Vanderford, et al. Plaintiff awarded $8,476.63 by default, 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.
• Equity One Inc. v. James C. Cornelius. Plaintiff awarded $4,744.79 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Kay Miller, $10,879.55, and Sydney Ward, $7,168.21.
• Byron C. Kauffman v. Miami Indiana Trail Corp., et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• Wickes Inc., doing business as Wickes Lumber Co., v. Ken W. and Kyle Swartz, doing business as Swartz Brothers Construction. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $7,346.12, plus court costs.
• First Source Bank v. Rodger E. and Patricia M. Miller, et al. Cross-claimants, David F. and Michelle Blough, awarded nothing from First Source Bank in their counterclaim.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Kevin M. Carr. Plaintiff awarded $49,829.55 by default, 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.
• Centex Home Equity Co., LLC, v. Todd D. and Renae M. Warren. Plaintiff awarded $118,692.63 by default, 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Robert G. and Lula M. Jones, et al. Plaintiff awarded $163,600.72 by default, 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. v. Geoff Bailey and Peoples Federal Savings Bank of DeKalb County. Plaintiff awarded $80,526.32 by default, 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.
Name Change
• Walter Lewis King IV's request to change his name to Boy Doyle Ballinger is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Barbara Morton v. David Randall and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co., also known as State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. This case is dismissed as to Meridian only and remains pending against Randall.
• Daniel McDaniel v. Paul Brewer.
• Ed Warren, doing business as Warren Brothers. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank One/NA v. Robert L. Stevenson and Linda S. Shay.
• KeyBank/NA v. John K. and Ellen B. Longenbaugh.
• The Provident Bank v. Deborah L. and Thomas L. Richcreek.
• The Collection Co. v. Judy L. Hawkins.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Jamie S. King.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Nancy J. Galloway, et al.
• BA Mortgage, LLC, v. Mark Steven and Lori Ann Chaney, et al.
• Delaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc. v. Michael Swartz. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cynthia Renee and Brian Eugene Ryman. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $67.74 per week in child support. July 10.
• Jennifer S. and Doug Brumfield. July 10.
• Angela Jean (former name Whitaker restored) and William Gossett. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $53 per week in child support. July 10.
• Brenda and Ronald E. Stump. July 15.
• Laura and Lancy Whitmyer. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. July 17.
• Crystal L. and David A. Francis. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. July 19.
• Hubert W. Sturgill and Carolyn (former name Vernon restored). July 19.
• Max Dale Jr. and Cheryl A. Picco. July 19.
• Melvin and Shirley Ann Dent. July 19.
• Jay Brown and Sheila L. (former name Russell restored). July 19.
• Ted D. Eherenman and Debbie J. (former name Elliott restored). July 24.
• Benjamin F. England Jr. and Patricia Ann (former name Bradley restored). July 26.
• Millard W. Gunnels and Nancy A. (former name Fruitt restored). July 26.
• Sheri and James Becker. July 29.
• Shane Yoder and Elizabeth (former name Stump restored). July 29.
• Courtney and Christopher D. Burchett. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $81 per week in child support. July 29.
• Nancy J. and Jacob L. Boucher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63.50 per week in child support. July 29.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kathy L. and Darrell W. Baker.
Other Action
• Frances Kay and Keith A. Lahey v. McDonald's Restaurants of Indiana Inc. This case is referred to mediation, with Leonard E. Eilbacher presiding.
• Susan Elaine Lackey v. Monty Joe Lackey. This case is referred to mediation, with Michael W. Reed presiding.
• Carol Ann and Daniel R. Werstler v. Ruth A. Day and the estate of Ruth A. Day. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel Sigler presiding. [[In-content Ad]]


Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Sean Anthony Messmer, a minor by his natural guardian and custodial parent, Charles Messmer, and Charles Messmer, v. Indiana Department of Highways, Indiana Department of Transportation and city of Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts for injuries and damage resulting from a July 10, 2000, bicycle accident on a sidewalk along Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Nancy J. Galloway, formerly known as Nancy J. Feaster, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse; David M. Stouder, Syracuse; and Harry E. Feaster, deceased. Plaintiff seeks $160,000 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.
• Nuell Inc. v. Jorge Gonzales, doing business as Rapid Prototypes, and Rapid Prototypes, LLC, both of Santa Paula, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $24,700 for breach of contract, plus interest and incidental and consequential damages.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Thomas W. Bouck, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $14,028.69 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Corp. v. Christon L. an Eva G. Sparks, EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw; Standard Federal Bank/NA, Troy, Mich.; Indiana Attorney General; and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $61,399.65 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.
• Indiana Vac-Form Inc., North Boeing Road, Warsaw, v. LPB Communications Inc., Frazer, Pa. Plaintiff seeks $19,230.82 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Brandie J. Newman, East Washington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,688.73 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American General Finance v. Darrell Brinegar, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $11,612.27 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Key Bank/NA v. Brian A. and Kathy L. Elvidge, North Lindsay Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $72,818.81 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.
• Dennis Polk Equipment Inc. v. John Shaw, Fort Valley, Ga. Plaintiff seeks (1) $12,354.50 due on contract, plus interest and court costs and (2) $37,063.50 for nonsufficient funds checks, plus interest, $3,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Joshua Howey, by Carolyn Howey, his next friend, and Carolyn Howey, individually, v. Sprint, also known as United Telephone Co. of Indiana Inc.; Dirk D. Ferverda, East Defreese Road, Syracuse; and Paul and Barbara J. Markley, East Chicago Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 26, 2000, auto accident at the first alley north of Chicago Street, between Huntington and Walnut streets, Syracuse. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Gordon Vanator v. John Meggison, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks an order dissolving partnership and awarding title of semi tractor to Vanator, plus court costs.
• James C. Bowser, Goshen, v. Charles Seitner, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake, and Walter L. Seitner, East CR 200N, Akron. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate in each of three counts for injuries and damage resulting from an April 14, 2002, auto accident on Ind. 25 in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• The Collection Co., formerly known as Financial Services of Whitley County, v. Toni A. Ryall, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $10,798.49 due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• United Credit Union v. Phyllis Duzan, Hill Street, Rochester, and Debra D. and Richard Erick Miller, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,227.03 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co., as subrogee of James J. and Joan F. Babbitt, v. Donna Schrock, Front Street, Syracuse, and Goshen Sash and Door, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $18,383 as paid to insured claimants, the Babbitts, after an Aug. 3, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of North Harrison and East Carroll streets, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Patricia Kroll v. Andrea M. and Steven D. Sands, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks to reinstate lien against real estate.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Aurora Loan Services Inc., v. Shane D. Sapp, East Main Street, Silver Lake, and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff seeks $68,184.28 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.
• EMC Insurance Companies, as subrogee of Henry, Ellie and Brian Prater, v. Davey Prater, Ind. 13S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a Sept. 24, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 13 and CR 525 in Kosciusko County. Davey Prater allegedly had unauthorized control of the Prater vehicle at the time of the accident.
• Grange Insurance Companies v. Celia Powell, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,827.45 as paid to insured claimant, Randal Patrick, after a Sept. 18, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• American General Financial Services v. Susan Heckaman, South CR 200W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $8,889.37 due on contract plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Doug Kannel v. Troy Wenton, doing business as Down Under Bar, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 17, 2002, elevator accident. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Corp., v. Dyle D. and Cindy M. Martin, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust, Buffalo, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks $128,032.98 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.
• Standard Federal Bank v. Paul and Connie Slusher, Pierceton; unknown occupants at South CR 500E, Warsaw, residence; CT Corp. System; First Indiana Bank; and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff seeks $19,037.56 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Casmer (Kazimierz) M. Bouzard seeks to change his name to Casey Kenneth Wawok.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burkhart
Donald D. Burkhart II, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Carmen L. Burkhart, South Bend. They were married Feb. 22, 2000, and separated July 6, 2002. There are no minor children.
Cerda/Vera
Guillemina Cerda, Durham Court, Winona Lake, and Jose Sallud Gonzalez Vera, address unknown. They were married Feb. 1, 2000, and separated April 30, 2002. There is one minor child.
Clark
Anita Clark, North Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse, and Gary Clark, North CR 900E, North Webster. They were married June 26, 1999, and separated April 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Clark
Jennifer and Claude Clark, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married June 15, 2002, and separated July 2, 2002. There is one minor child.
Davila
Nicole Davila, Wexford Place, Warsaw, and Ernesto Davila, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married April 22, 2002, and separated July 14, 2002. There are no minor children.
Flowers
Angela G. Flowers, South Maple Grove Drive, Warsaw, and Michael B. Flowers, North CR 1000E, Pierceton. They were married July 27, 1979, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Hughes
Sheila Grace Hughes, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, and Gregory A. Hughes, Clinic Court, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 2000, and separated May 12, 2002. There are no minor children.
Jenkins
Sherry Jenkins, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Troy Jenkins, South State Street, South Whitley. They were married July 5, 1997, and separated in January 2002. There is one minor child.
Johnson
Shelley L. Johnson, Leesburg, and Claude Jay Johnson Jr., East Clark Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 10, 1989, and separated July 17, 2002. There are two minor children.
Justus
Jamie Justus, Claypool, and Jason P. Justus, Fort Wayne. They were married Jan. 24, 2001, and separated Feb. 18, 2002. There is one minor child.
King
Penny Sue King, Pierceton, and Daniel Robert King, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 14, 2002, and separated July 16, 2002. There are no minor children.
Kugler
Vicky Kugler, North Bobwhite, Warsaw, and Cliff Kugler, address unknown. They were married May 1, 1999, and separated July 20, 2002. There are no minor children.
Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd, Winona Lake, and April Lynn Lloyd, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 18, 1999, and separated Jan. 5, 2002. There are two minor children.
Montel
Dorene R. Montel, East Waco Drive, Syracuse, and Ricky G. Montel, EMS T15 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 11, 1982, and separated April 1, 2002. There is one minor child.
Remfrey
Joshua and Tammy Remfrey, West CR 1000S, Akron. They were married Aug. 28, 1999, and separated July 25, 2002. There are no minor children.
Rio
Lori Rio, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster, and Daniel Rio Jr., Tampa, Fla. They were married Oct. 14, 1993, and separated March 1, 2002. There are two minor children.
Sexton
Armeda Sexton, Etna Green, and Gordon Ricky Sexton, Old Road 30E, Bourbon. They were married Aug. 21, 1999, and separated June 29, 2002. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Rick and Joanna Shepherd, Kosciusko County. They were married June 11, 1984, and separated July 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Slone
Leeanna D. Slone, Johnson City, Tenn., and Scott A. Slone, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 6, 1998, and separated April 24, 2002. There is one minor child.
Snyder
Ruby L. Snyder, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Adam L. Snyder, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 27, 1997, and separated July 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Spratt
Billie Jo Spratt, Muncie, and Bradley W. Spratt, South Graceland Avenue, Claypool. They were married Oct. 5, 1996, and separated April 8, 2002. There are two minor children.
Yeiter
Lisa M. Hale Yeiter, Pierceton, and Daniel Yeiter, South Washington Street, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 14, 2000, and separated in March 2002. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Daniel G. Ryan, et al. Plaintiff awarded $70,019.56 by default, 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.
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Roy and Jody Vanderford, et al. Plaintiff awarded $8,476.63 by default, 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.
• Equity One Inc. v. James C. Cornelius. Plaintiff awarded $4,744.79 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Kay Miller, $10,879.55, and Sydney Ward, $7,168.21.
• Byron C. Kauffman v. Miami Indiana Trail Corp., et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
• Wickes Inc., doing business as Wickes Lumber Co., v. Ken W. and Kyle Swartz, doing business as Swartz Brothers Construction. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $7,346.12, plus court costs.
• First Source Bank v. Rodger E. and Patricia M. Miller, et al. Cross-claimants, David F. and Michelle Blough, awarded nothing from First Source Bank in their counterclaim.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Kevin M. Carr. Plaintiff awarded $49,829.55 by default, 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.
• Centex Home Equity Co., LLC, v. Todd D. and Renae M. Warren. Plaintiff awarded $118,692.63 by default, 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Robert G. and Lula M. Jones, et al. Plaintiff awarded $163,600.72 by default, 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. v. Geoff Bailey and Peoples Federal Savings Bank of DeKalb County. Plaintiff awarded $80,526.32 by default, 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.
Name Change
• Walter Lewis King IV's request to change his name to Boy Doyle Ballinger is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Barbara Morton v. David Randall and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co., also known as State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. This case is dismissed as to Meridian only and remains pending against Randall.
• Daniel McDaniel v. Paul Brewer.
• Ed Warren, doing business as Warren Brothers. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank One/NA v. Robert L. Stevenson and Linda S. Shay.
• KeyBank/NA v. John K. and Ellen B. Longenbaugh.
• The Provident Bank v. Deborah L. and Thomas L. Richcreek.
• The Collection Co. v. Judy L. Hawkins.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Jamie S. King.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Nancy J. Galloway, et al.
• BA Mortgage, LLC, v. Mark Steven and Lori Ann Chaney, et al.
• Delaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc. v. Michael Swartz. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cynthia Renee and Brian Eugene Ryman. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $67.74 per week in child support. July 10.
• Jennifer S. and Doug Brumfield. July 10.
• Angela Jean (former name Whitaker restored) and William Gossett. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $53 per week in child support. July 10.
• Brenda and Ronald E. Stump. July 15.
• Laura and Lancy Whitmyer. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. July 17.
• Crystal L. and David A. Francis. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. July 19.
• Hubert W. Sturgill and Carolyn (former name Vernon restored). July 19.
• Max Dale Jr. and Cheryl A. Picco. July 19.
• Melvin and Shirley Ann Dent. July 19.
• Jay Brown and Sheila L. (former name Russell restored). July 19.
• Ted D. Eherenman and Debbie J. (former name Elliott restored). July 24.
• Benjamin F. England Jr. and Patricia Ann (former name Bradley restored). July 26.
• Millard W. Gunnels and Nancy A. (former name Fruitt restored). July 26.
• Sheri and James Becker. July 29.
• Shane Yoder and Elizabeth (former name Stump restored). July 29.
• Courtney and Christopher D. Burchett. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $81 per week in child support. July 29.
• Nancy J. and Jacob L. Boucher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63.50 per week in child support. July 29.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kathy L. and Darrell W. Baker.
Other Action
• Frances Kay and Keith A. Lahey v. McDonald's Restaurants of Indiana Inc. This case is referred to mediation, with Leonard E. Eilbacher presiding.
• Susan Elaine Lackey v. Monty Joe Lackey. This case is referred to mediation, with Michael W. Reed presiding.
• Carol Ann and Daniel R. Werstler v. Ruth A. Day and the estate of Ruth A. Day. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel Sigler presiding. [[In-content Ad]]
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