Times-Union Court News 08-24-1999
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Donald Eugene Peterson, 25, and Serritha Dawn Frame, 21, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Matthew Ray Stump, 20, and Tierny Quinn Prather, 20, both of EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg.
• Noble Rant Bolen, 31, and Kandi Jodean Erwin, 27, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Adam Lindsey Hochstetler, 22, and Angie Marie Vick, 20, both of Etna Green.
• Richard Perry Gingerich, 21, Wakarusa, and Charlene Diane Hochstetler, 18, West CR1300N, Nappanee.
• Chad Donovan Hudson, 26, Tennis Street, Winona Lake, and Janene Marie Nelson, 20, Court Circle, Winona Lake.
• Brian Wayne Frederick, 26, North CR 800W, Etna Green, and Melissa Ann Letsch, 20, East CR 350N, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank vs. Virgil R. Stephens, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Ami M. Prater, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $6,310.68 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Burnis A. Flannery, Aspen Court, Warsaw, $8,937.33, and Tina Fuller, East Main Street, Warsaw, $5,205.25.
• Rita Harrison vs. McDonalds Restaurants of Indiana Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 7, 1997, incident in the drive-through area of the North Detroit Street, Warsaw, McDonalds. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Richard Steele, Wabash, $1,928.03, and Brandon Tucker, Wabash, $1,697.40.
• Kova Ag Products Inc., doing business as Crop Fertility Specialists, vs. Ron Anglin, West CR 1050N, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $4,679.05 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Julie W. DeWitt vs. Michael J. DeWitt and Carco Inc., U.S. 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for breach of contract, plus treble and punitive damages, court costs and attorney fees.
• Gloria Cervantes Nunez vs. Rosa Kindig, also known as Rosa Garcia, individually and doing business as Holmes Better Homes & Gardens, Wausau Street, Warsaw, and Art Haas. Plaintiff seeks $650 for termination of rental agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and treble and punitive damages.
Marriage Dissolutions
Gronendyke
Wayne T. and Carrie M. Gronendyke, West CR 1100N, Nappanee. They were married July 21, 1984, and separated July 18, 1999. There are three minor children.
Torpy
Christopher A. and Jennifer M. Torpy, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married July 4, 1993, and separated July 2, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tranex Credit Corp. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Christina Lynn Conwell, $8,470.79, and Charles W. Roberts, $6,944.10.
• Purofirst Disaster Services vs. Bradley Gordon. Plaintiff awarded $5,325.49 by default, plus interest, $420 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Jamie L. and Derek Halsey. Plaintiff awarded $5,428.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Lorelei Louise and Greg S. Whittington. Plaintiff awarded $7,313.61 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Ashraff Elnaggar vs. Debra England.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Amy L. (former name Gebert restored) and Michael R. Stroh. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. Aug. 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Alliant Health System Inc. vs. Luanne Lozier, Wellington Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $296.78 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ronald and Sharon Stephens, Goshen, seek visitation with their minor maternal granddaughter. The child lives with her mother in Syracuse.
• Wachovia Bank Card Services vs. Jasen D. Simcox, South CR 700W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $6,045.69 due on account, plus court costs and interest.
• Gregory A. Griepentrog, Pierceton, vs. Jorge Molina, Chicago, Ill.; American Intermodal Services, Union, N.J.; and CSX Intermodal Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 20, 1998, auto accident at U.S. 30 and Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Mark and Bonnie L. Poe, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks amount due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• U.S. Bank National Association, formerly known as First Bank National Association, vs. Keith and Rebecca Vanthoff, Warsaw Community Schools and city of WArsaw. Plaintiff seeks $53,473.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Union National Bank vs. Shawn G. Hovenden, Silver Lake; Stacey Hovenden, South CR 425W, Claypool; and Empire Funding Corp., Austin, Texas. Plaintiff seeks $55,966.99 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Toney D. May, South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks possession of a mower, an air conditioner, a washer, a television and a snow thrower purchased prior to filing for bankruptcy.
• Phend & Brown Inc. vs. CBM, LLC, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $22,077.24 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Estate of Mary S. Roop vs. William W. and Patricia Julian, South Circle Drive, Warsaw; Wal-Mart Store 1566, Commerce Drive, Warsaw; Kosciusko County treasurer; Financial Services of Whitley County, Columbia City; state of Indiana; and Susan Jones, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $105,841.60 due on contract, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Rebecca A. Caudill, North Main Street, Nappanee, vs. Waste Management of Indiana, North Boeing Road, Warsaw, and Patrick E. Lambert, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 16, 1997, auto accident at U.S. 6 and South Martin Street, Ligonier. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Carl Guldice vs. Michael Guldice, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of fiduciary responsibility as power of attorney.
Marriage Dissolutions
Anderson
Richard L. and Tammy R. Anderson, Albion. They were married Aug. 28, 1976, and separated July 27, 1999. There are three minor children.
Baldridge
Amber Baldridge, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Bobby G. Baldridge Jr., East CR 800S, Claypool. They were married Dec. 7, 1991, and separated June 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Bishop
Robin Bishop, William Drive, Winona Lake, and James Bishop, Michigan City. They were married Aug. 6, 1998, and separated July 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hillard
Donna J. and Harold L. Hillard, Regal Street, Warsaw. They were married July 5, 1995, and separated Aug. 7, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Name Change
• Elaine L. Balke's request to change the name of her minor child from Cody Wade Nicolet to Cody Wayne Balke is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Meridian Insurance Co. vs. Clarence Auler, doing business as Yogi's Disposal Service.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Semone J. and Leonard K. Petre. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $46 per week in child support. Aug. 4.
• Kenneth L. Nine and Nancy E. (former name Smith restored). Aug. 4.
• Jerry and Tina Cumberland. Aug. 5.
• Dale P. and Birgit K. Girouard. Aug. 9.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Michelle and Willie J. Phillips.
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.
• Jeffery and Robin Beasley, doing business as A&A Industrial Pro Hardware, 3827 S. Viking Drive, Mentone. Chapter 11. Assets: Not available. Debts: Not available.
• Ann Betten, 12600 Ind. 13, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $40,400. Debts: $70,312.
• James Boggs, 208 W. Van Buren St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,976. Debts: $11,124.
• Philip Landrum, doing business as Landrum Specialty Publishers, 1108 Chestnut St., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: None. Debts: $87,000.
• Troy and Tracy McKinney, 1821 Rider St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $105,215. Debts: $86,606.
• Marjorie Perkins, 702 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $470. Debts: $19,200.
• Scott Pittman and Virginia Pittman, also known as Virginia Miller, 49 M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,230. Debts: $58,919.
• Sandra Smith, 304 S. Huffington St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,164. Debts: $32,786.
• Dawn Stroup, 800 Chestnut Ave., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,250. Debts: $64,925.
• Michael Teske, 1060 Snowberry Circle, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,310. Debts: $33,898.
• Gary Yoder, 1390 Woodland Court, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,700. Debts: $72,456.
• James and Karen Zimmerman, 602 Legend Drive, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $84,161. Debts: $190,770.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Donald Eugene Peterson, 25, and Serritha Dawn Frame, 21, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Matthew Ray Stump, 20, and Tierny Quinn Prather, 20, both of EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg.
• Noble Rant Bolen, 31, and Kandi Jodean Erwin, 27, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Adam Lindsey Hochstetler, 22, and Angie Marie Vick, 20, both of Etna Green.
• Richard Perry Gingerich, 21, Wakarusa, and Charlene Diane Hochstetler, 18, West CR1300N, Nappanee.
• Chad Donovan Hudson, 26, Tennis Street, Winona Lake, and Janene Marie Nelson, 20, Court Circle, Winona Lake.
• Brian Wayne Frederick, 26, North CR 800W, Etna Green, and Melissa Ann Letsch, 20, East CR 350N, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank vs. Virgil R. Stephens, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Ami M. Prater, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $6,310.68 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Burnis A. Flannery, Aspen Court, Warsaw, $8,937.33, and Tina Fuller, East Main Street, Warsaw, $5,205.25.
• Rita Harrison vs. McDonalds Restaurants of Indiana Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 7, 1997, incident in the drive-through area of the North Detroit Street, Warsaw, McDonalds. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Richard Steele, Wabash, $1,928.03, and Brandon Tucker, Wabash, $1,697.40.
• Kova Ag Products Inc., doing business as Crop Fertility Specialists, vs. Ron Anglin, West CR 1050N, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $4,679.05 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Julie W. DeWitt vs. Michael J. DeWitt and Carco Inc., U.S. 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for breach of contract, plus treble and punitive damages, court costs and attorney fees.
• Gloria Cervantes Nunez vs. Rosa Kindig, also known as Rosa Garcia, individually and doing business as Holmes Better Homes & Gardens, Wausau Street, Warsaw, and Art Haas. Plaintiff seeks $650 for termination of rental agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and treble and punitive damages.
Marriage Dissolutions
Gronendyke
Wayne T. and Carrie M. Gronendyke, West CR 1100N, Nappanee. They were married July 21, 1984, and separated July 18, 1999. There are three minor children.
Torpy
Christopher A. and Jennifer M. Torpy, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married July 4, 1993, and separated July 2, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tranex Credit Corp. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Christina Lynn Conwell, $8,470.79, and Charles W. Roberts, $6,944.10.
• Purofirst Disaster Services vs. Bradley Gordon. Plaintiff awarded $5,325.49 by default, plus interest, $420 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Jamie L. and Derek Halsey. Plaintiff awarded $5,428.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Lorelei Louise and Greg S. Whittington. Plaintiff awarded $7,313.61 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Ashraff Elnaggar vs. Debra England.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Amy L. (former name Gebert restored) and Michael R. Stroh. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. Aug. 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Alliant Health System Inc. vs. Luanne Lozier, Wellington Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $296.78 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ronald and Sharon Stephens, Goshen, seek visitation with their minor maternal granddaughter. The child lives with her mother in Syracuse.
• Wachovia Bank Card Services vs. Jasen D. Simcox, South CR 700W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $6,045.69 due on account, plus court costs and interest.
• Gregory A. Griepentrog, Pierceton, vs. Jorge Molina, Chicago, Ill.; American Intermodal Services, Union, N.J.; and CSX Intermodal Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 20, 1998, auto accident at U.S. 30 and Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Mark and Bonnie L. Poe, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks amount due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• U.S. Bank National Association, formerly known as First Bank National Association, vs. Keith and Rebecca Vanthoff, Warsaw Community Schools and city of WArsaw. Plaintiff seeks $53,473.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Union National Bank vs. Shawn G. Hovenden, Silver Lake; Stacey Hovenden, South CR 425W, Claypool; and Empire Funding Corp., Austin, Texas. Plaintiff seeks $55,966.99 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Toney D. May, South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks possession of a mower, an air conditioner, a washer, a television and a snow thrower purchased prior to filing for bankruptcy.
• Phend & Brown Inc. vs. CBM, LLC, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $22,077.24 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Estate of Mary S. Roop vs. William W. and Patricia Julian, South Circle Drive, Warsaw; Wal-Mart Store 1566, Commerce Drive, Warsaw; Kosciusko County treasurer; Financial Services of Whitley County, Columbia City; state of Indiana; and Susan Jones, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $105,841.60 due on contract, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Rebecca A. Caudill, North Main Street, Nappanee, vs. Waste Management of Indiana, North Boeing Road, Warsaw, and Patrick E. Lambert, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 16, 1997, auto accident at U.S. 6 and South Martin Street, Ligonier. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Carl Guldice vs. Michael Guldice, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of fiduciary responsibility as power of attorney.
Marriage Dissolutions
Anderson
Richard L. and Tammy R. Anderson, Albion. They were married Aug. 28, 1976, and separated July 27, 1999. There are three minor children.
Baldridge
Amber Baldridge, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Bobby G. Baldridge Jr., East CR 800S, Claypool. They were married Dec. 7, 1991, and separated June 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Bishop
Robin Bishop, William Drive, Winona Lake, and James Bishop, Michigan City. They were married Aug. 6, 1998, and separated July 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hillard
Donna J. and Harold L. Hillard, Regal Street, Warsaw. They were married July 5, 1995, and separated Aug. 7, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Name Change
• Elaine L. Balke's request to change the name of her minor child from Cody Wade Nicolet to Cody Wayne Balke is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Meridian Insurance Co. vs. Clarence Auler, doing business as Yogi's Disposal Service.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Semone J. and Leonard K. Petre. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $46 per week in child support. Aug. 4.
• Kenneth L. Nine and Nancy E. (former name Smith restored). Aug. 4.
• Jerry and Tina Cumberland. Aug. 5.
• Dale P. and Birgit K. Girouard. Aug. 9.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Michelle and Willie J. Phillips.
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.
• Jeffery and Robin Beasley, doing business as A&A Industrial Pro Hardware, 3827 S. Viking Drive, Mentone. Chapter 11. Assets: Not available. Debts: Not available.
• Ann Betten, 12600 Ind. 13, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $40,400. Debts: $70,312.
• James Boggs, 208 W. Van Buren St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,976. Debts: $11,124.
• Philip Landrum, doing business as Landrum Specialty Publishers, 1108 Chestnut St., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: None. Debts: $87,000.
• Troy and Tracy McKinney, 1821 Rider St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $105,215. Debts: $86,606.
• Marjorie Perkins, 702 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $470. Debts: $19,200.
• Scott Pittman and Virginia Pittman, also known as Virginia Miller, 49 M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,230. Debts: $58,919.
• Sandra Smith, 304 S. Huffington St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,164. Debts: $32,786.
• Dawn Stroup, 800 Chestnut Ave., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,250. Debts: $64,925.
• Michael Teske, 1060 Snowberry Circle, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,310. Debts: $33,898.
• Gary Yoder, 1390 Woodland Court, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,700. Debts: $72,456.
• James and Karen Zimmerman, 602 Legend Drive, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $84,161. Debts: $190,770.
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