Times-Union Court News 08-14-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Christopher Allen Andrews, 35, and Teresa Ann Weber, 25, both of Country Club Lane, Warsaw.
• Marcus Raymond Appleton, 30, EMS T2A Lane, North Webster, and Holly Christine Payne, 25, West Boston Street, Syracuse.
• Larry A. Blade Jr., 40, and Angella L. Martz, 54, both of North Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell.
• Raul Contreras, 24, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Edna Renee Miller, 32, North Third Street, Pierceton.
• Robert T. Dempsey, 73, Michigan City, and Ruth E. Clow, 73, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
• Eric Eugene Hamman, 24, and Brandie Caye Troxell, 25, both of North Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster.
• Craig Allen Hanes, 22, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Rebecca Cora-Beth Meredith, 22, Ind. 25S, Warsaw.
• Roger D. James, 31, and Glenna Irene Marshall, 27, both of Fifth Street, Milford.
• Matthew Jacob Kearney, 24, Kokomo, and Kelley Suzanne McClintick, 25, East Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse.
• David Paul Lewis, 22, Aubenaubee Drive, Warsaw, and Lindsay Kathleen Jackson, 21, Kent, Wash.
• Paul Ray Mullins, 28, and Kirstin Lane Enyeart, 37, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• David James Phelps, 37, Fifth Street, Winona Lake, and Michelle S.Marner, 36, Third Street, Winona Lake.
• Steven J. Ridenour, 37, and Angela G. Rogers, 38, both of North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake.
• David Harvey Schrock, 25, and Jessica Lynn Prater, 19, both of West Union Street, Claypool.
• Matthew Ryan Smith, 27, Briarwood Drive, Warsaw,and Nicole Susanne Chapell, 22, Sharon Street, Winona Lake.
• Dennis M. Spurling, 33, and Rebecca L. Stouder, 37, both of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• Stanley Allen Stutzman, 51, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Janet Elizabeth Anderson, 44, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• David-John Shaffer Swoverland, 21, and Sarah Ann Hughes, 21, both of South Scott Street,Warsaw.
• David A. Waterson, 40, and Heather Rae Harrold, 26, both of East Birchwood Court, Warsaw.
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 or $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Rick McKenzie, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to five days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Charles Ranney, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Michael O'Connor, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Scott Baker, Warsaw.
Fined $20.50 in June and license restricted 180 days was Nanci A. Hanna, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Carlos Hall Jr., Warsaw, and Lisa M. Barber, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jody Plummer, Pierceton.
Fined $20.50 in April and license suspended 90 days was Joseph Leksich, Syracuse.
Fined $20.50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Linda McKinley, North Manchester.
Fined $20.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Ciaccia III, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ragun Barboza, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August 2000, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jason Morrow, Syracuse.
Fined $126 in August 2000, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Andrew Beno, Warsaw.
Fined $20.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ryan Park, Milford.
Fined $20.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robin Kellerman, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 or $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $121 in June and license suspended 180 days was Kristy Haines, Silver Lake.
Fined $20.50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Gregorio Ramos, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November, and license suspended 90 days was Donald Dill Jr., Syracuse.
Fined $1 in August 2000 and license suspended 90 days was Carol Simcox, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in June was Zachary Clemons, North Manchester.
Altered Interim Plate - Fined $50 in May was Chad Hemphill, North Webster.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $70.50 in November, and license suspended 90 days was Donald Dill Jr., Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 or $129 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $1 in July was Corbin V. Arnett, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March and license suspended 60 days was Ragun Barboza, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $46 in July was Willis Ousley, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in June were Brian J. Scott, North Webster, and Casey Enyeart, Claypool.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Kenneth Hylton, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Miriah A. McCullough, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $1 in May was James A. Sizemore, Warsaw.
Fined $71 in January was Benson Netherland, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $150 in April was Pedro Garcia, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in August 2000 was Shelley Johnson, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $100 in February was Rose E. Long, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $496 in February was Robert Allen, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Robert Allen, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in December against John Vanhaulst, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $79.50 or $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $98 in July was Eric Garman, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in July were Danielle Miller, 35, Milford; Doug G. Westendorf, 47, North Manchester; Ell Arnett, 42, Claypool; Dennis L. Metz Jr., 26, Milford; Mark T. Howard, 19, Warsaw; Jack W. Simison, 30, Warsaw; Tiffany D. Wyant, 18, Warsaw; Charles R. Smith, 38, Warsaw; Jose A. Patino, 43, Warsaw; Shane S. Hanna, 30, Warsaw;
Also, Charles M. Hall, 20, Warsaw; Bradley A. Jeffers, 19, Bourbon; Saul Sato, 23, North Manchester; Ryan S. Alderfer, 18, Warsaw; Gonzalo Cielo, 21, Warsaw; and Shirley M. Troyer, 29, Milford.
Fined $27 in June were Randall L. Neff, 28, Warsaw; Abigail S. Arnold, 24, Warsaw; and Aaron M. Linebough, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Arthur J. Blackmer, 19, Bourbon; Mark A. Kiser, 35, North Webster; Troy E. Miller, 16, Leesburg; Robert M. Burke, 22, Syracuse; Jacob L. Engler, 17, Warsaw; Aaron D. Quance, 24, Warsaw; Jaime L. Carlson, 24, Leesburg; Miguel A. Malagon, 30, Warsaw; Tamra B. Dominique, 40, Bourbon; Donna S. Hassell, 21, Warsaw;
Also, Joseph S. Anuta, 17, Warsaw; Lisa M. Miller, 27, Cromwell; Justin M. Sainer, 18, Silver Lake; Amanda B. White, 21, North Webster; Lisa J. Hoffman, 36, Silver Lake; Jakim D. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; April A. Frantz, 28, Warsaw; Justin K. Walker, 16, Pierceton; Rex B. Harrell, 32, Warsaw; Amber D. Near, 26, Warsaw;
Also, Brent P. Doty, 17, Milford; Mary A. Clary, 40, Leesburg; Kenneth A. Haack, 41, Leesburg; Jessa M. Henry, 17, North Webster; and Chad M. Miller, 21, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in June were Donald R. Butterfield, 28, Nappanee; Robert A. Bucher, 19, North Manchester; Dustin P. Hepler, 17, Syracuse; Nancy A. Gunnels, 20, Pierceton; and Colin R. Jacobs, 33, North Webster.
Fined $12 in January was Bobby J. Bays, 52, Warsaw.
Fined $8 in February was David Davidsen, 33, North Webster.
Fined $7 in July were Jennifer Mason, 18, Syracuse; Sandra K. Creighton, 39, Warsaw; and Jared P. Hershberger, 19, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in June were Neil R. Minnick, 20, Syracuse, and Diane C. Williams, 56, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July were Larry F. Hairrel, 57, Warsaw; Joshua R. Nibert, 16, Warsaw; and October S. Stump, 20, Mentone.
Fined $7 in June was Joshua D. Hill, 20, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July were Neal R. Minnick, 20, Syracuse; Justin J. Rater, 17, Warsaw; and Michael S. Moss, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $2.50 in July was Eric J. Garman, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Steve E. Sherer, 48, Milford; Jennifer P. Cartwright, 27, Syracuse; and Shawn E. Morton, 38, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in July was Mark A. Kiser, 35, North Webster.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in July were Joseph D. Fisher, 21, Pierceton, and Karen R. Howard, 40, Akron.
Fined $7 in January was William J. McClelland, 22, Warsaw.
Motorcycle Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Marc A. Smith, 19, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment in July against Bonnie J. Linville, 20, Milford.
Fined $25 in June was Thomas M. McDowell, 32, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Judgment in July against Wendell E. Yoder, 22, Nappanee.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Dereck A. Timmons, 15, Syracuse.
Improper Passing To Left - Fined $7 in July were Rodney E. Smith, 39, Leesburg; Karen W. Patrick, 50, Warsaw; and Elihu R. Brown, 18, Claypool.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July were Ty R. Shepler, 32, Warsaw; Brian P. Manley, 22, Warsaw; and Charlie O. Farmer III, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Anna M. Landrum, 34, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Eric W. Frazier, 16, Warsaw.
No Federal Inspection - Fined $12 in July was Alfredo DiRico, 63, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in July was Charlotte A. Yeater, 54, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At A Through Highway - Fined $7 in July was Shawna L. Slone, 20, Claypool.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Lucas Speakman, 18, Syracuse.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in July were Laura L. Swanson, 25, Warsaw, and Anthony A. Spaulding, 18, Mentone.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in July was Sean M. Smith, 15, Warsaw.
No Brake Lights - Fined $17 in July was Isidro Meza, 43, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in July was Brian K. DeBatty, 42, Warsaw.
Unsafe Operation - Fined $17 in July was Donald H. Kline, 56, Etna Green.
Obstructed Windshield - Fined $7 in July was Jose F. Garcia, 32, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in June was Adam B. Jarret, 21, Leesburg.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Rose M. Grossnickle, 31, North Manchester.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June was Neil R. Minnick, 20, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Brad P. Brouwer, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was William McDonald, 37, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in July were Robert J. Wilson, 19, North Webster, and Rodolfo Jr., 19, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Troy L. Hoskins, 31, Warsaw; Jeffrey A. Clay, 46, Warsaw; Eric W. Frazier, 16, Warsaw; William J. Feuquay, 33, Warsaw; Harry D. Caudill, 18, Silver Lake; Travis B. Schultz, 16, Claypool; Debbie S. McNees, 19, Warsaw; Justin E. Sauer, 18, Warsaw; Jose Hernandez, 22, Warsaw; Beth A. Conley, 29, Etna Green;
Also, Brandi N. Davis, 17, Warsaw; Michael E. Janacek, 44, Leesburg; Janet S. Collins, 24, Leesburg; Janet H. Chiddister, 60, Leesburg; Sarah L. Harding, 18, Warsaw; Donald M. Chadwick Jr., 28, Warsaw; Ryan W. Faulkner, 18, Bourbon; Gerald D. Dausman, 72, Leesburg; Dereck A. Timmons, 15, Syracuse; Jose Nocelotl, 40, Warsaw;
Also, Tiffany K. McIntosh, 17, Pierceton; Millard W. Gunnels, 27, Pierceton; Amanda M. Marshall, 18, Syracuse; Michelle A. Hall, 30, Pierceton; Andrew D. Jervis, 31, Winona Lake; Brian J. Shortz, 40, Rochester; Eric S. Anglin, 40, Warsaw; and Jennifer N. Ousley, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June were Linda P. Pennington, 28, Mentone; Angie M. Collins, 26, Warsaw; Stephanie L. Guyse, 17, Etna Green; Rhonda S. Baker, 27, Pierceton; Jackie A. Sawyer, 32, Winona Lake; and Kristi K. Burgh, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was Rueben P. Larkin, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Jeremy D. Thomas, 24, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in July was Jessica D. Konkle, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Michelle R. Trammel, 33, Cromwell.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (July) Aaron Banks, Warsaw (six counts); Tracy Crum, Silver Lake (three counts); Amanda Purvis, North Manchester; Michelle Klosowski, Leesburg; (May) Phyllis King, Bourbon (two counts); (December) J.J. Pipenger, Warsaw.
False Informing - (July) Danny A. Bryant, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Kevin A. Waugh, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - (May) Carlos Hall Jr., Warsaw; (January) Jennifer Cartwright, Syracuse; (October) Lamont Barr, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (March) Loren McCune, Syracuse; (August 2000) Carol Simcox, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (February) Eric Garman, Syracuse; (November) Kerry Kern, Syracuse; (June 2000) Guy Miller, Akron.
Criminal Recklessness - (January) Virgil Rowe, Pierceton; (June 2000) Guy Miller, Akron.
Public Intoxication - (December) John Vanhaulst, Syracuse; David Warren, Syracuse.
Domestic Battery - (December) Matthew A. Scott, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (September) Michael J. Dwyer, Warsaw; (August 2000) Ryan Park, Milford.
Conversion - (August 2000) Lee Barton, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (August) Carlos Silvestre, North Webster.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August 2000) Ryan Park, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Mike Stearley, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,267.80 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Kevin Jay and Barbi Jo Fuller, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,675.62 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Republic Bank, formerly known as D&N Bank/FSB, v. Erica J. Batten, Ind. 19S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $7,723.94 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Video and Sound Production v. Horizon Pharmacies Inc. Plaintiff seeks $3,249.40 due on account, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: John A. and Ellen J. Stangland, Osceola, $6,659.82, and Scott E. Owens, Fort Wayne, $8,508.15.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Steven A. Salzwedel, EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg, and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $56,367.91 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and possession of manufactured home, with foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens and sale of home to satisfy judgment.
• Lake City Bank v. Richard E. Jr. and Karen J. McCuddy, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,697.81 due on note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Household Finance Corp. v. Eugene O. Rollins, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,245.02 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Principal Residential Mortgage v. Patrick Kuhn, East Cinderella Lane, Cromwell, and Alliance Funding, a division of Superior Bank, Orangeburg, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks $87,888.32 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.
• Kenneth R. Shepherd v. Creighton Brothers LLC and Creighton Brothers L.P., Old Road 30W, Warsaw, Raymond D. Truex, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in compensatory and punitive damage for losses resulting from Truex pointing a firearm at him at Creighton Brothers, where both were employed at the time of the Aug. 4, 1999, incident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Nellans Properties v. Anthony D. Jagger, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of rental property and $6,564.15 for past-due rent, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Professional Account Services v. Anthony Hershberger, Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,428.14 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Cathy J. Folk, North CR 150W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,910.54 due on account, plus court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Michael and Angela M. Warren, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $19,638.60 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Otis Bowen Center for Human Services v. Carolyn Rozow, EMS W17A Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $889.50 due on account, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hepler
Tammy M. and Jason A.E. Hepler, North Third Trail, North Webster. They were married Sept. 23, 2000, and separated June 28, 2001. There are no minor children.
McCleese
Katrina and Gregory McCleese, North CR 400E, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 18, 1995, and separated July 27, 2001. There are no minor children.
Wise
Tanya L. Wise, West CR 600S, Mentone, and David A. Wise, Fulton Avenue, Rochester. They were married Sept. 26, 1974, and separated July 3, 2001. There is one minor child.
Legal Separation
Jones
Timothy M. Jones, Kosciusko County, and Babetta Jones, West Sunflower Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 24, 1973, and separated July 11, 2001. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Randall S. Stiltner. Plaintiff awarded $8,090.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Rick and Tami J. Nelson, individually and doing business as Nelson's Service Center. Plaintiff awarded $3,990.98 by default from Rick Nelson, plus interest and court costs.
• Wilson and Tanya Clark v. Terri Callen and Steve Yingling. Plaintiffs awarded $28,005 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Prime Outlets at Michigan City.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Dianna Kay and Robert Allen. Aug. 6.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Union Master Servicing v. Carla Risner, North Union Street, Warsaw, and First Indiana Bank, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $51,015.28 due on 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.
• The Car Co. v. James B. Breece, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,250 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus court costs.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, v. Rex C. Lewallen, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement of $3,528 in unemployment benefits paid to Lewallen when he was ineligible to receive them.
• National City Bank of Indiana, trustee of the McDonald Memorial Fund, v. Monica Morrow Smith, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, and Sharon Gilbert, West CR 900S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $5,485.25 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank One/NA v. Gregory K., Miller, Crestlane Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $170,094.06 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.
• Providian National Bank v. Mark A. Rice, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $12,489.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Jose and Brenda Zuniga, Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $77,394.43 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
Braunsdorf
Jeff and Sheila Braunsdorf, South Third Street, Pierceton. They were married Dec. 4, 1993, and separated June 5, 2001. There is one minor child.
Denney
Jami Denney, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Andrew Denney, South Scott Street, Warsaw. They were married May 6, 1998, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are two minor children.
Dillon
Jamie L. Dillon, West Pike Street, Warsaw, and Joey Dillon, Disko. They were married May 20, 2000, and separated April 3, 2001. There are two minor children.
Farmer
Jennifer L. Farmer, Warsaw, and Steven K. Farmer Jr., Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 30, 1995, and separated July 14, 2001. There are no minor children.
Hall
Dianna S. and Ronnie Hall, North CR 800W, Warsaw. They were married July 21, 1998, and separated July 24, 2001. There are no minor children.
Helton
Stephanie and Steven Helton, East CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married May 11, 1998, and separated Aug. 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
Hepburn
Patricia A. and William K. Hepburn, Old Colony Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 22, 1999, and separated June 15, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Equity One Inc. v. Margaret Wineland. Plaintiff awarded $6,927.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Standard Federal Bank v. Mark L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $26,738.30 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Atlantic Mortgage & Investment v. Gregory A. and Jamie L. Colt, et al. Plaintiff awarded $73,190.96 by default, plus interest, court costs, cost 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:
• Stephen and Sherry A. Swinehart, et al, v. Mark Muehlfeld.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Thelma Compton.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Terrie Landrum.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• John Anthony and Margaret Ellen Muchowicz. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. July 31.
• Danielle (former name Osborn restored) and Shawn Minglin. Aug. 1.
• Vicki Lee and Jay Allan McCartney. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 1.
• Saundra and Kenton M. Krieg. Aug. 2.
• Daniel L. and Pamela S. Mawer. Aug. 2.
• Eric LeFavour and Cara (former name Shelton restored). Aug. 3.
• Lu Ann and James Brenneman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $61 per week in child support. Aug. 3.
• Karyn L. (former name McCann restored) and Gary L. Himes. Aug. 7.
Other Action
• Timothy A. Hayden v. Charles R. Waggoner, et al. This matter is moved on a change of venue to Fulton Circuit Court.
• Donald P. Holland v. Charles R. Waggoner, et al. Holland's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• James and Joan Martin v. Gary Damron and Bob's Services Inc. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler as mediator.
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.
• Donald Burkhart II, 723 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,055. Debts: $31,551.
• Clint Gabaree, 79 W. CR 500S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,100. Debts: $8,284.
• Samuel Jones, 154 S. Oakland Ave., Nappanee, and Bobbi Jones, 8998 Francis St., Delong. Chapter 7. Assets: $109,690. Debts: $135,295. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Christopher Allen Andrews, 35, and Teresa Ann Weber, 25, both of Country Club Lane, Warsaw.
• Marcus Raymond Appleton, 30, EMS T2A Lane, North Webster, and Holly Christine Payne, 25, West Boston Street, Syracuse.
• Larry A. Blade Jr., 40, and Angella L. Martz, 54, both of North Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell.
• Raul Contreras, 24, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Edna Renee Miller, 32, North Third Street, Pierceton.
• Robert T. Dempsey, 73, Michigan City, and Ruth E. Clow, 73, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
• Eric Eugene Hamman, 24, and Brandie Caye Troxell, 25, both of North Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster.
• Craig Allen Hanes, 22, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Rebecca Cora-Beth Meredith, 22, Ind. 25S, Warsaw.
• Roger D. James, 31, and Glenna Irene Marshall, 27, both of Fifth Street, Milford.
• Matthew Jacob Kearney, 24, Kokomo, and Kelley Suzanne McClintick, 25, East Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse.
• David Paul Lewis, 22, Aubenaubee Drive, Warsaw, and Lindsay Kathleen Jackson, 21, Kent, Wash.
• Paul Ray Mullins, 28, and Kirstin Lane Enyeart, 37, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• David James Phelps, 37, Fifth Street, Winona Lake, and Michelle S.Marner, 36, Third Street, Winona Lake.
• Steven J. Ridenour, 37, and Angela G. Rogers, 38, both of North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake.
• David Harvey Schrock, 25, and Jessica Lynn Prater, 19, both of West Union Street, Claypool.
• Matthew Ryan Smith, 27, Briarwood Drive, Warsaw,and Nicole Susanne Chapell, 22, Sharon Street, Winona Lake.
• Dennis M. Spurling, 33, and Rebecca L. Stouder, 37, both of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• Stanley Allen Stutzman, 51, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Janet Elizabeth Anderson, 44, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• David-John Shaffer Swoverland, 21, and Sarah Ann Hughes, 21, both of South Scott Street,Warsaw.
• David A. Waterson, 40, and Heather Rae Harrold, 26, both of East Birchwood Court, Warsaw.
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 or $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Rick McKenzie, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to five days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Charles Ranney, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Michael O'Connor, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Scott Baker, Warsaw.
Fined $20.50 in June and license restricted 180 days was Nanci A. Hanna, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Carlos Hall Jr., Warsaw, and Lisa M. Barber, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jody Plummer, Pierceton.
Fined $20.50 in April and license suspended 90 days was Joseph Leksich, Syracuse.
Fined $20.50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Linda McKinley, North Manchester.
Fined $20.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Ciaccia III, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ragun Barboza, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August 2000, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jason Morrow, Syracuse.
Fined $126 in August 2000, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Andrew Beno, Warsaw.
Fined $20.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ryan Park, Milford.
Fined $20.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robin Kellerman, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 or $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $121 in June and license suspended 180 days was Kristy Haines, Silver Lake.
Fined $20.50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Gregorio Ramos, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November, and license suspended 90 days was Donald Dill Jr., Syracuse.
Fined $1 in August 2000 and license suspended 90 days was Carol Simcox, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in June was Zachary Clemons, North Manchester.
Altered Interim Plate - Fined $50 in May was Chad Hemphill, North Webster.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $70.50 in November, and license suspended 90 days was Donald Dill Jr., Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 or $129 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $1 in July was Corbin V. Arnett, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March and license suspended 60 days was Ragun Barboza, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $46 in July was Willis Ousley, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in June were Brian J. Scott, North Webster, and Casey Enyeart, Claypool.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Kenneth Hylton, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Miriah A. McCullough, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $1 in May was James A. Sizemore, Warsaw.
Fined $71 in January was Benson Netherland, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $150 in April was Pedro Garcia, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in August 2000 was Shelley Johnson, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $100 in February was Rose E. Long, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $496 in February was Robert Allen, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Robert Allen, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in December against John Vanhaulst, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $79.50 or $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $98 in July was Eric Garman, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in July were Danielle Miller, 35, Milford; Doug G. Westendorf, 47, North Manchester; Ell Arnett, 42, Claypool; Dennis L. Metz Jr., 26, Milford; Mark T. Howard, 19, Warsaw; Jack W. Simison, 30, Warsaw; Tiffany D. Wyant, 18, Warsaw; Charles R. Smith, 38, Warsaw; Jose A. Patino, 43, Warsaw; Shane S. Hanna, 30, Warsaw;
Also, Charles M. Hall, 20, Warsaw; Bradley A. Jeffers, 19, Bourbon; Saul Sato, 23, North Manchester; Ryan S. Alderfer, 18, Warsaw; Gonzalo Cielo, 21, Warsaw; and Shirley M. Troyer, 29, Milford.
Fined $27 in June were Randall L. Neff, 28, Warsaw; Abigail S. Arnold, 24, Warsaw; and Aaron M. Linebough, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Arthur J. Blackmer, 19, Bourbon; Mark A. Kiser, 35, North Webster; Troy E. Miller, 16, Leesburg; Robert M. Burke, 22, Syracuse; Jacob L. Engler, 17, Warsaw; Aaron D. Quance, 24, Warsaw; Jaime L. Carlson, 24, Leesburg; Miguel A. Malagon, 30, Warsaw; Tamra B. Dominique, 40, Bourbon; Donna S. Hassell, 21, Warsaw;
Also, Joseph S. Anuta, 17, Warsaw; Lisa M. Miller, 27, Cromwell; Justin M. Sainer, 18, Silver Lake; Amanda B. White, 21, North Webster; Lisa J. Hoffman, 36, Silver Lake; Jakim D. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; April A. Frantz, 28, Warsaw; Justin K. Walker, 16, Pierceton; Rex B. Harrell, 32, Warsaw; Amber D. Near, 26, Warsaw;
Also, Brent P. Doty, 17, Milford; Mary A. Clary, 40, Leesburg; Kenneth A. Haack, 41, Leesburg; Jessa M. Henry, 17, North Webster; and Chad M. Miller, 21, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in June were Donald R. Butterfield, 28, Nappanee; Robert A. Bucher, 19, North Manchester; Dustin P. Hepler, 17, Syracuse; Nancy A. Gunnels, 20, Pierceton; and Colin R. Jacobs, 33, North Webster.
Fined $12 in January was Bobby J. Bays, 52, Warsaw.
Fined $8 in February was David Davidsen, 33, North Webster.
Fined $7 in July were Jennifer Mason, 18, Syracuse; Sandra K. Creighton, 39, Warsaw; and Jared P. Hershberger, 19, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in June were Neil R. Minnick, 20, Syracuse, and Diane C. Williams, 56, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July were Larry F. Hairrel, 57, Warsaw; Joshua R. Nibert, 16, Warsaw; and October S. Stump, 20, Mentone.
Fined $7 in June was Joshua D. Hill, 20, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July were Neal R. Minnick, 20, Syracuse; Justin J. Rater, 17, Warsaw; and Michael S. Moss, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $2.50 in July was Eric J. Garman, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Steve E. Sherer, 48, Milford; Jennifer P. Cartwright, 27, Syracuse; and Shawn E. Morton, 38, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in July was Mark A. Kiser, 35, North Webster.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in July were Joseph D. Fisher, 21, Pierceton, and Karen R. Howard, 40, Akron.
Fined $7 in January was William J. McClelland, 22, Warsaw.
Motorcycle Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Marc A. Smith, 19, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment in July against Bonnie J. Linville, 20, Milford.
Fined $25 in June was Thomas M. McDowell, 32, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Judgment in July against Wendell E. Yoder, 22, Nappanee.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Dereck A. Timmons, 15, Syracuse.
Improper Passing To Left - Fined $7 in July were Rodney E. Smith, 39, Leesburg; Karen W. Patrick, 50, Warsaw; and Elihu R. Brown, 18, Claypool.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July were Ty R. Shepler, 32, Warsaw; Brian P. Manley, 22, Warsaw; and Charlie O. Farmer III, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Anna M. Landrum, 34, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Eric W. Frazier, 16, Warsaw.
No Federal Inspection - Fined $12 in July was Alfredo DiRico, 63, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in July was Charlotte A. Yeater, 54, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At A Through Highway - Fined $7 in July was Shawna L. Slone, 20, Claypool.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Lucas Speakman, 18, Syracuse.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in July were Laura L. Swanson, 25, Warsaw, and Anthony A. Spaulding, 18, Mentone.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in July was Sean M. Smith, 15, Warsaw.
No Brake Lights - Fined $17 in July was Isidro Meza, 43, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in July was Brian K. DeBatty, 42, Warsaw.
Unsafe Operation - Fined $17 in July was Donald H. Kline, 56, Etna Green.
Obstructed Windshield - Fined $7 in July was Jose F. Garcia, 32, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in June was Adam B. Jarret, 21, Leesburg.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Rose M. Grossnickle, 31, North Manchester.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June was Neil R. Minnick, 20, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Brad P. Brouwer, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was William McDonald, 37, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in July were Robert J. Wilson, 19, North Webster, and Rodolfo Jr., 19, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Troy L. Hoskins, 31, Warsaw; Jeffrey A. Clay, 46, Warsaw; Eric W. Frazier, 16, Warsaw; William J. Feuquay, 33, Warsaw; Harry D. Caudill, 18, Silver Lake; Travis B. Schultz, 16, Claypool; Debbie S. McNees, 19, Warsaw; Justin E. Sauer, 18, Warsaw; Jose Hernandez, 22, Warsaw; Beth A. Conley, 29, Etna Green;
Also, Brandi N. Davis, 17, Warsaw; Michael E. Janacek, 44, Leesburg; Janet S. Collins, 24, Leesburg; Janet H. Chiddister, 60, Leesburg; Sarah L. Harding, 18, Warsaw; Donald M. Chadwick Jr., 28, Warsaw; Ryan W. Faulkner, 18, Bourbon; Gerald D. Dausman, 72, Leesburg; Dereck A. Timmons, 15, Syracuse; Jose Nocelotl, 40, Warsaw;
Also, Tiffany K. McIntosh, 17, Pierceton; Millard W. Gunnels, 27, Pierceton; Amanda M. Marshall, 18, Syracuse; Michelle A. Hall, 30, Pierceton; Andrew D. Jervis, 31, Winona Lake; Brian J. Shortz, 40, Rochester; Eric S. Anglin, 40, Warsaw; and Jennifer N. Ousley, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June were Linda P. Pennington, 28, Mentone; Angie M. Collins, 26, Warsaw; Stephanie L. Guyse, 17, Etna Green; Rhonda S. Baker, 27, Pierceton; Jackie A. Sawyer, 32, Winona Lake; and Kristi K. Burgh, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was Rueben P. Larkin, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Jeremy D. Thomas, 24, Pierceton.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in July was Jessica D. Konkle, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Michelle R. Trammel, 33, Cromwell.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (July) Aaron Banks, Warsaw (six counts); Tracy Crum, Silver Lake (three counts); Amanda Purvis, North Manchester; Michelle Klosowski, Leesburg; (May) Phyllis King, Bourbon (two counts); (December) J.J. Pipenger, Warsaw.
False Informing - (July) Danny A. Bryant, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Kevin A. Waugh, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - (May) Carlos Hall Jr., Warsaw; (January) Jennifer Cartwright, Syracuse; (October) Lamont Barr, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (March) Loren McCune, Syracuse; (August 2000) Carol Simcox, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (February) Eric Garman, Syracuse; (November) Kerry Kern, Syracuse; (June 2000) Guy Miller, Akron.
Criminal Recklessness - (January) Virgil Rowe, Pierceton; (June 2000) Guy Miller, Akron.
Public Intoxication - (December) John Vanhaulst, Syracuse; David Warren, Syracuse.
Domestic Battery - (December) Matthew A. Scott, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (September) Michael J. Dwyer, Warsaw; (August 2000) Ryan Park, Milford.
Conversion - (August 2000) Lee Barton, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (August) Carlos Silvestre, North Webster.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August 2000) Ryan Park, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Mike Stearley, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,267.80 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Kevin Jay and Barbi Jo Fuller, Crescent Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,675.62 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Republic Bank, formerly known as D&N Bank/FSB, v. Erica J. Batten, Ind. 19S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $7,723.94 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Video and Sound Production v. Horizon Pharmacies Inc. Plaintiff seeks $3,249.40 due on account, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: John A. and Ellen J. Stangland, Osceola, $6,659.82, and Scott E. Owens, Fort Wayne, $8,508.15.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Steven A. Salzwedel, EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg, and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $56,367.91 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and possession of manufactured home, with foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens and sale of home to satisfy judgment.
• Lake City Bank v. Richard E. Jr. and Karen J. McCuddy, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $57,697.81 due on note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Household Finance Corp. v. Eugene O. Rollins, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,245.02 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Principal Residential Mortgage v. Patrick Kuhn, East Cinderella Lane, Cromwell, and Alliance Funding, a division of Superior Bank, Orangeburg, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks $87,888.32 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.
• Kenneth R. Shepherd v. Creighton Brothers LLC and Creighton Brothers L.P., Old Road 30W, Warsaw, Raymond D. Truex, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in compensatory and punitive damage for losses resulting from Truex pointing a firearm at him at Creighton Brothers, where both were employed at the time of the Aug. 4, 1999, incident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Nellans Properties v. Anthony D. Jagger, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of rental property and $6,564.15 for past-due rent, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Professional Account Services v. Anthony Hershberger, Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,428.14 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Cathy J. Folk, North CR 150W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,910.54 due on account, plus court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Michael and Angela M. Warren, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $19,638.60 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Otis Bowen Center for Human Services v. Carolyn Rozow, EMS W17A Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $889.50 due on account, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hepler
Tammy M. and Jason A.E. Hepler, North Third Trail, North Webster. They were married Sept. 23, 2000, and separated June 28, 2001. There are no minor children.
McCleese
Katrina and Gregory McCleese, North CR 400E, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 18, 1995, and separated July 27, 2001. There are no minor children.
Wise
Tanya L. Wise, West CR 600S, Mentone, and David A. Wise, Fulton Avenue, Rochester. They were married Sept. 26, 1974, and separated July 3, 2001. There is one minor child.
Legal Separation
Jones
Timothy M. Jones, Kosciusko County, and Babetta Jones, West Sunflower Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 24, 1973, and separated July 11, 2001. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Randall S. Stiltner. Plaintiff awarded $8,090.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Rick and Tami J. Nelson, individually and doing business as Nelson's Service Center. Plaintiff awarded $3,990.98 by default from Rick Nelson, plus interest and court costs.
• Wilson and Tanya Clark v. Terri Callen and Steve Yingling. Plaintiffs awarded $28,005 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Prime Outlets at Michigan City.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Dianna Kay and Robert Allen. Aug. 6.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Union Master Servicing v. Carla Risner, North Union Street, Warsaw, and First Indiana Bank, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $51,015.28 due on 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.
• The Car Co. v. James B. Breece, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,250 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus court costs.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, v. Rex C. Lewallen, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement of $3,528 in unemployment benefits paid to Lewallen when he was ineligible to receive them.
• National City Bank of Indiana, trustee of the McDonald Memorial Fund, v. Monica Morrow Smith, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, and Sharon Gilbert, West CR 900S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $5,485.25 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank One/NA v. Gregory K., Miller, Crestlane Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $170,094.06 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.
• Providian National Bank v. Mark A. Rice, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $12,489.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Jose and Brenda Zuniga, Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $77,394.43 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
Braunsdorf
Jeff and Sheila Braunsdorf, South Third Street, Pierceton. They were married Dec. 4, 1993, and separated June 5, 2001. There is one minor child.
Denney
Jami Denney, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Andrew Denney, South Scott Street, Warsaw. They were married May 6, 1998, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are two minor children.
Dillon
Jamie L. Dillon, West Pike Street, Warsaw, and Joey Dillon, Disko. They were married May 20, 2000, and separated April 3, 2001. There are two minor children.
Farmer
Jennifer L. Farmer, Warsaw, and Steven K. Farmer Jr., Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 30, 1995, and separated July 14, 2001. There are no minor children.
Hall
Dianna S. and Ronnie Hall, North CR 800W, Warsaw. They were married July 21, 1998, and separated July 24, 2001. There are no minor children.
Helton
Stephanie and Steven Helton, East CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married May 11, 1998, and separated Aug. 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
Hepburn
Patricia A. and William K. Hepburn, Old Colony Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 22, 1999, and separated June 15, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Equity One Inc. v. Margaret Wineland. Plaintiff awarded $6,927.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Standard Federal Bank v. Mark L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $26,738.30 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Atlantic Mortgage & Investment v. Gregory A. and Jamie L. Colt, et al. Plaintiff awarded $73,190.96 by default, plus interest, court costs, cost 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:
• Stephen and Sherry A. Swinehart, et al, v. Mark Muehlfeld.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Thelma Compton.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Terrie Landrum.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• John Anthony and Margaret Ellen Muchowicz. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. July 31.
• Danielle (former name Osborn restored) and Shawn Minglin. Aug. 1.
• Vicki Lee and Jay Allan McCartney. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 1.
• Saundra and Kenton M. Krieg. Aug. 2.
• Daniel L. and Pamela S. Mawer. Aug. 2.
• Eric LeFavour and Cara (former name Shelton restored). Aug. 3.
• Lu Ann and James Brenneman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $61 per week in child support. Aug. 3.
• Karyn L. (former name McCann restored) and Gary L. Himes. Aug. 7.
Other Action
• Timothy A. Hayden v. Charles R. Waggoner, et al. This matter is moved on a change of venue to Fulton Circuit Court.
• Donald P. Holland v. Charles R. Waggoner, et al. Holland's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• James and Joan Martin v. Gary Damron and Bob's Services Inc. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler as mediator.
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.
• Donald Burkhart II, 723 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,055. Debts: $31,551.
• Clint Gabaree, 79 W. CR 500S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,100. Debts: $8,284.
• Samuel Jones, 154 S. Oakland Ave., Nappanee, and Bobbi Jones, 8998 Francis St., Delong. Chapter 7. Assets: $109,690. Debts: $135,295. [[In-content Ad]]
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