Times-Union Court News 09-02-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Douglas Scott Krull, 28, East CR 900S, Claypool, and Jennifer Lynn Reynolds, 22, North State Street, South Whitley.
• Michael Joseph Wasko, 22, and Dia Michael Roberts, 18, both of North Webster.
• Phillip Dwayne Caudill, 23, and Aminta Jo Norman, 22, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Mark Maynard Reed, 36, and Cynthia Marie Homan, 20, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah David Bowler, 20, North West Street, Milford, and Audra Ann Searfoss, 19, East Searfoss Drive, Syracuse.
• Daniel Robert Hrynewycz, 25, and Emily Danielle Hanford, 19, both of EMS B61A Lane, Warsaw.
• Eric Lee Shipp, 23, and Cynthiana J. Miller, 26, both of EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse.
• Ronald Dee Heeter, 25, and Lidia M. Jankuc, 39, both of Sandra Lane, Winona Lake.
• Steven Austin Jones, 28, and Sheryl Lynn Hurst, 25, both of North CR 700E, Leesburg.
• Darrin Ray Yoder, 26, and Holly DeAnn Zartman, 19, both of North Dolan Drive, Syracuse.
• Charles Russell Drubert, 22, and Lisa Carole Koontz, 22, both of South Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw.
• Kim B. Edmonds, 33, East Tyner Street, Warsaw, and Deborah L. Miller, 33, EMS D13 Lane, Syracuse.
• Lyle W. Hoffer, 39, and Phyllis D. Hale, 54, both of Atwood.
• Thomas Richard Hughes, 27, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, and Carrie Elizabeth Brown, 22, North CR 700E, Leesburg.
• Michael William Butler, 22, West CR 1250N, Milford, and Sandra Milena Villada, 19, Goshen.
• George Paul Wiegand IV, 25, West Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Julie Ann Schwenger, 29, Leesburg.
• Edward H. Lamaine, 31, Stone Mountain, Ga., and DeAnn Kaye Farmwald, 28, North Grove Road, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John A. and Cynthia Hutchison, $830.04; Howard R. Jacobs, $2,194.22; Terry J. and Patricia S. Welker, $1,589.56; Susan Bannon, $1,649.88; Duane and Judy Owens, $1,072.02; Michael R. and Martha K. Davis, $665.12; Jesse W. Ferguson $323.09; Daniel J. and Sonya L. Rice, $364.56; Frank Reiter, $1,358.02; Daniel C. and Joyce Stanton, $2,390;
Also, Joni A. Haffner, $1,341.10; Heather D. Himes, $1,536.09; Kenny L. and Nancy E. Nine, $2,866.23; Lester R. Stanley, $262.18; and Vernon E. Gallion, $633.28.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Darla Anderson, judgment; Jeanne Cords, judgment; Milford and Virginia Stephens, $69.50; Tom Welch, $48.75; Richard Grimm, judgment; Joe and Lechia Manns, judgment; and Jerry N. Sr. and Marsha Moore, judgment.
• Richard A. Green vs. Lawrence Roden. Plaintiff awarded $88.96.
• Lakeside Chevrolet awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary and Suzanne Prater, $543.22, and Rhonda Knight, $81.16.
• Garry L. Miller vs. Gary Howard. Plaintiff awarded $1,204.81.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Lisa Dianne Venable. Plaintiff awarded $571.76.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melvin L. Bruner, $1,122.80; Phillip E. and Michelle Johnson, $232.53; and Judy F. Brainard, $180.49.
• James K. Hayes vs. Charlotte Clark. Plaintiff awarded $77.76.
• Lena Fermback, DDS, vs. Robert Jones. Plaintiff awarded $235.76.
• Jessie M. Hall awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chad Longnecker and Lindy Rupprecht, $790, and Ron Wedler and Daphne Frye, $1,172.20.
• Clinical Gynecology Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James and Debra J. Calhoun, $89.05; Faye and Robert Sullivan, $113.31; and Michelle and Gary Gagnon, $156.16.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eric Herbst, $163.39, and Tammy Howkins, $144.92.
• Jerr-Co Inc. vs. Adam Overmeyer. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Wendell Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $2,289.33.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. Pete and Laura Castro. Plaintiff awarded $1,002.61.
• Esther Clevenger, doing business as Clevengers Auto Service, vs. Nicole Poort. Plaintiff awarded $20.
• Elmer Hanes vs. Stephanie Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $2,598.72.
• National Creditors Inc. vs. David A. and Sandra L. Entwisle. Plaintiff awarded $708.32.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Kyle Workman, Winona Lake, and Jeffery Eisinger, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Diane Amador, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Vicente Centeno, Warsaw, and Daniel Drook, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Sharon Smith, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Scott Jones, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Mark Blankenship, Milford.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Fleming, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in August was Gemma Hales, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in June was Orlando Cuahuizo, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Jose Copez, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in March was Judith Moore, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in February was Dusty Keener, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August, ordered to perform two days of community service and license suspended 60 days was Bruce Williams, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July and ordered to perform two days of community service was Michael Ragan, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in June and ordered to perform 10 days of community service was Caleb Gilmer, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in August and license suspended 180 days were David Hornett, Nappanee, and Roger Hummel, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in February and license suspended 180 days was Damian Feller, Silver Lake, Silver Lake.
Fined $100 in February and license suspended 180 days was Darren Bradford, Silver Lake.
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Roger Hummel, Nappanee.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service was Josh Meade, Warsaw.
Public Indecency - Fined $250 in July and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was David Holt, 35, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $25 in July and sentenced to 15 days in jail was John Young, North Manchester.
Fined $25 in March was John Mullins, Mentone.
Conversion - Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Thomas Finlon, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Brandon Nickell, Mentone.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $25 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service was Gregory White, North Webster.
Minor In A Tavern - Fined $75 in May was Andrew Roberts, South Whitley.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $25 in February was Larry Snyder, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $25 in November was Jaime Conn, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to serve two days of community service was Stephan Haifley, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in June was James Heckaman, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June was Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in December was Neko Shumpert, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Rafael Bautista, 26, Warsaw; Howard E. Johnson, 69, Leesburg; Adam W. Grimm, 17, Warsaw; Anna M. Accettura, 37, Warsaw, and H. Neal Pettit, 40, Claypool.
Fined $27 in July was Brett A. McDonald, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Leah R. Kilmer, 19, Milford.
Fined $12 in August were Carrie E. Brown, 22, Leesburg; Benjamin J. Maxson, 16, Winona Lake; Walter C. Larue, 17, Warsaw; Tammy J. Bryan, 39, Syracuse; Paul E. Hatfield, 25, Winona Lake; Aaron M. Warner, 23, Winona Lake; and Terri R. Musto, 39, Claypool.
Fined $12 in July were Jody L. Fretz, 28, Syracuse; Kristina A. Crooks, 20, Warsaw; and Howard D. Shoemaker, 34, South Whitley.
Fined $12 in June were Jennifer L. Kitchen, 23, Winona Lake, and Douglas L. Kannel, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July were Raymond L. Davis, 33, Mentone; Hugh J. Goldsworthy, 46, Cromwell; and Sam E. Coquillard, 35, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August were Janna M. Lippie, 22, Syracuse, and Jamie L. Elliott, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Aaron R. Knisley, 20, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August was Howard E. Johnson, 69, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in June was Katrina M. Dove, 20, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August was Kevin L. Blanton, 32, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in June was Jeanette M. Shidler, 49, Leesburg.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in July was Jesus Gerardo, 25, Winona Lake.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Jeremy L. Kinder, 22, Mentone.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Serena A. Bradley, 19, Pierceton.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in July was Gene M. Denz, 18, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Gene M. Denz, 18, Warsaw.
Passing In A No-Passing Zone - Fined $7 in May was Mike B. Rigney, 33, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in August was Marlin D. Miller, 31, Syracuse.
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in August were Roger L. Karns, 40, Syracuse, and Harry C. Knoerzer, 31, Syracuse.
Operating A Motorboat In Excess Of 10 MPH On A Small Lake - Fined $7 in July was Derek R. Fleckenstein, 19, Leesburg.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in June was Michael M. Hay, 18, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $12 in April was Phillip E. Gagnon, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Lynn R. Newswanger, 35, Warsaw, and Mike J. Hively, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Harry C. Knoerzer, 31, Syracuse.
Minimum Speed/Improper Lane - Fined $7 in March was Susan E. Stevens, 47, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Gary W. Bowers, 49, Warsaw; Thomas P. VanNess, 17, North Webster; Walter Blackburn, 61, Warsaw; and Keith L. Galloway, 20, North Webster.
Fined $20 in July were Raejean Wallace, 32, Akron, and Serena A. Bradley, 19, Rochester.
Fined $20 in April was Alicia W. Taylor, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Tara L. Hively, 20, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Disorderly Conduct - (August) John Yoder, Milford.
Invasion Of Privacy - (August) Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Driving Without A License - (June) Vicente Centeno, Warsaw.
Battery - (May) Edward Conley, Warsaw; (March) Jerry Wall, Milford; (January) Yvette Gonzalez, Syracuse; (November) Larry Snyder, Syracuse; (September 1996) Scott Landis, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (May) Andrew Roberts, South Whitley.
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Ty Landwerlen, Silver Lake.
Public Intoxication - (March) Sharon Smith, Cromwell.
Intimidation - (March) Jon Balazs, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (March) William Schrader, Syracuse; (December) Jonathan Dunfee, Atwood; (November) Jeremy Kinder, Mentone.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (October) Mark Blankenship, Milford.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) James L. Brenneman, 49, Warsaw; (July) Daniel P. Naragon, 40, North Manchester.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Lucille T. Fisher died Oct. 10, 1996, at the age of 86, leaving an estate valued at $115,087.54. Beneficiaries: Kay Frances Bailey, daughter, East CR 1250N, Milford, and Richard Blaine Fisher, son, San Diego, Calif.
• Audrey Berniece Valentine died Oct. 1, 1996, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $112,541.55. Beneficiary: Michael L. Valentine, successor trustee of the Valentine Trust dated June 24, 1991.
• Amber L. Christensen died Oct. 24, 1996, at the age of 82, leaving an estate valued at $169,668.56. Beneficiaries: Kathleen Martin, sister, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw; Colleen Valentine, niece, Midland, Ga.; Todd Martin, nephew, Boca Raton, Fla.; Lisa Harmon Steffen, granddaughter, Forest City, Texas; Lori Kruger, granddaughter, Bloomington, Minn.; J. Douglas White, grandson, Omaha, Neb.; and Doris Melson, daughter-in-law, Trimont, Minn.
• Helen L. Smith died Dec. 6, 1996, at the age of 88, leaving an estate valued at $150,409.27. Beneficiaries: K. Roger Smith, son, West Canal Street, Winona Lake, and Roselynn D. McHugh, daughter, Columbus, Ohio.
• Pauline L. Syage died Dec. 2, 1996, at the age of 79, leaving an estate valued at $311,602.32. Beneficiaries:Beth Ellen Hine, granddaughter, Hamlet, and Ernest L. Brown, grandson, Judsonia, Ark.
• N. Charlene Bradbury died Jan. 6, 1997, at the age of 67, leaving an estate valued at $397,628.81. Beneficiaries: Linda S. Elliott, daughter, Anderson; Laura L. Frank, daughter, Indianapolis; and Barbara L. Warner, daughter, Richardson, Texas.
• Mary L. Jarrett died Oct. 23, 1996, at the age of 69, leaving an estate valued at $1,003,448. Beneficiaries: John C. Jarrett, husband, East Pickwick Road, Syracuse; David A. Jarrett, son, Granger; John C. Jarrett Jr., son, Indianapolis; Pamela Van Meter, daughter,.Lexington, Ky.; and the Mary Louise Jarrett Revocable Trust dated July 15, 1988.
• Annabel B. Mentzer died Jan. 14, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $199,748.26. Beneficiaries: Frank Foulks, nephew, Bloomington, and Margaret Ann Min, niece, Hermitage, Texas.
• Rubie C. Montel died Dec. 29, 1996, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $117,523.87. Beneficiaries:Steve Sellers, stepson, South Maple Street, North Manchester; Janet Reynolds, stepdaughter, Muskogle, Okla.; Carolyn Eberly, daughter, Water Street, South Whitley; Phyllis Price, daughter, Hobart; Roger Montel, son, North Morgan Street, Mentone; Larry L. Montel, son, South CR 400W, Warsaw; and Bob Montel, son, North Union Street, Warsaw.
• Arline Kline died April 26, 1997, at the age of 81, leaving an estate valued at $203,729.,34. Beneficiaries: Robert L. Kline, son, Wabash; Sharon Thompson, daughter, Lagro; Connie Alger, daughter, North CR 180E, North Manchester; Kristi Sparks, daughter, Bonestead Road, North Manchester; and Peggy Davis, daughter, North CR 300W, Silver Lake.
• Mary Pfister died June 3, 1997, at the age of 69, leaving an estate valued at $633,175.75. Beneficiaries: Leo M. Pfister, husband, West Wildwood Trail, Warsaw, and First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the Mary Pfister Testamentary Trust.
• Frederic T. Stephens died June 18, 1997, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $410,000. Beneficiaries: Robert Bruce Stephens, son, South Bend; Jane Carol Cover, daughter, Johnstown, Pa; Thomas Brent Stephens, son, Sacramento, Calif.; Park Ober Cover Jr. and Molly Jane Cover, grandchildren, both of Johnstown; Lee Ann Terhune Stephens, granddaughter, Sacramento; and Emily Lynn, Richard Alexander and Keith Thomas Stephens, grandchildren, all of South Bend.
• Maxine C. Brembeck died June 27, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $3,479,150. Beneficiaries: Kristine M. Fisher, daughter; Thomas Brembeck, son; Calvary United Methodist Church and Urbana United Methodist Church, charities; and Paul and Kyle Fisher, grandsons.
• Henrietta Rager died May 7, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $283,586.46. Beneficiaries: Marilee Bailey and Nancy Schuman, daughters; Jack Rager, son; and Delmar Rager, Rene Rosen-Rager, Judith Rager and Pamela McFarland, grandchildren.
• Vivian E. Circle died June 27, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $180,000. Beneficiaries: Evelyn Jane Day, stepdaughter, East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse; Brent Liggett Circle, son, Wauconda, Ill.; Kenton Gerald Circle, son, Aurora, Colo.; and Marilyn Carol Knispel, daughter, Edwardsburg, Mich.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Dorothy A. Ferrell, West Wilson Street, Silver Lake, $3,183.24, and Ronald E. and Jackie L. Neeley, North Washington Street, Warsaw, $5,541.32.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Joseph Whitley, Beechwood Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,210.04as paid to insured claimant, Willie Leffridge, after a March 19, 1997, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Hoosier Insurance Co., as subrogee of Bockman Brothers Inc., vs. Charles Sollazzo. Plaintiff awarded $16,000 by default, plus interest, court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Dennis A. and Terrie L. Bowers. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Aug. 20.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Society Bank vs. Dolores Melendez, First Street, Milford, and LaCasa of Goshen Inc. Plaintiff seeks $31,472.14 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• City of Warsaw Planning Commission vs. C-Store Marketing Inc., an Indiana corporation. Plaintiff seeks a mandatory injunction requiring defendant to coming into compliance with city ordinances by removing a temporary sign, plus that a fine be levied for each day the violation continues. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and attorney fees.
Name Change
• Maruja M. Flores seeks to changer her name to Maruja M. Ramirez.
Marriage Dissolutions
Keplinger
Tamara Keplinger, Washington Road, Pierceton, and Richard Keplinger, North Sir Gallahad, Cromwell. They were married April 8, 1989, and separated April 15, 1991. There are two minor children.
Coy
Gayle and Reggie Eugene Coy, East Woodland Court, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 15, 1980, and separated Aug. 14, 1997. There are no minor children.
Jiron
Evelia Vega Jiron, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Raul Jiron, Zacatecas, Mexico. They were married in December 1977 and separated in July 1994. There are five minor children.
Chang
Suzanne Chang, Kosciusko County, and Jeffrey P. Chang, Ossian. They were married Nov. 7, 1987, and separated Jan. 10, 1997. There are three minor children.
Reed
Scott J. Reed, West CR 125N, Etna Green, and Amy L. Reed, Holts Summit, Mo. They were married May 28, 1994, and separated Aug. 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Meyer
Tim and Sirena Meyer, Silver Lake. They were married June 17, 1995, and separated Aug. 19, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Landstar Ranger Inc. vs. Atwood Recyclers Inc. Plaintiff awarded $6,804.37, plus court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Perry Mark Black. Plaintiff awarded 4,009.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Michael D. Gibson, personal representative of the estate of Mary Ruth Gibson, vs. Delbert J. Schlabach and Ideal Construction Co. of Northern Indiana Inc. Judgment granted in favor of defendants. Plaintiff takes nothing by way of complaint for loss of love, companionship and affection, mental anguish and emotional distress as a result of Mary Ruth Gibson's death.
• United Credit Union vs. Lisa L. Clemons-Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $1,988.15 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Elmer J. and Marilyn Smith vs. Robert and Nancy Gonderman.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Eric L. Carson.
• First Union National Bank vs. Richard D. and Eileen M. Crews and American General Finance Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• James E. and Debra S. Fribley. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. Aug. 19.
• Michelle (former name Rich restored) and William E. Akes. Aug. 25.
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 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.
• John Price Bartman, 3686 E. CR 1300N #9, Syracuse. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $11,075. Debts: $18,638.26.
• Larry Joe Jr. and Melody Ann Bowers, 333 W. Olson Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 21. Assets: $70,918. Debts: $105,028.
• James Alto and Patsy Winifred Bowser, 340 Pincroft St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. July 29. Assets: $10,829. Debts: $35,594.40.
• Mark Richard and Brenda Bernice Dolatta, 70 EMS R3E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. July 23. Assets: $5,300. Debts: $15,894.57.
• Carolyn Sue Howard, also known as Carolyn Hale, 2441 E. CR 250S #123, Warsaw. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $1,230. Debts: $51,082.67.
• Sonya Kaye Overmyer, 4337 Ind. 25N, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 21. Assets: $180. Debts: $31,200.
• Steven Wayne Kamp, 3024 S. CR 700E, Akron. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $2,350. Debts: $23,354.42.
• Tammy Lynn Mathias, 325 W. 10th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. July 30. Assets: $1,703. Debts: $10,050.93.
• Wesley Daniel Murphy, 304 High St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. July 29. Assets: $1,515. Debts: $23,052.
• Patrick Kent Newell, 700S. Lakeside Drive #5, Syracuse. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $330. Debts: $12,689.80.
• Jeffrey Lee Norman, 2154 E. CR 550N, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 25. Assets: $29,250. Debts: $55, 698.08.
• Dustin Allen Overmyer, 4337 Ind. 25N, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 25. Assets: $4,030. Debts: $31,621.
• Clyde Jr. and DeAnna Mae Sexton, 6909 E. May St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. July 18. Assets: $82,397.75. Debts: $102,659.05.
• Keith Gaylord and Gwendolyn LuJean Smith, 1218 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. July 24. Assets: $81,600. Debts: $99,925.
• David Ray and Luann Spranger, 3699 N. CR 175E #148, Warsaw. Chapter 7. July 23. Assets: $1,100. Debts: $28,282.73.
• Steve's Tire Inc., an Indiana corporation, 820 Ind. 25N, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $3,600. Debts: $107,082.55.
• Carlos Stinfer, 1208 Meadow Lark Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $450. Debts: $22,087.48.
• Angel Renee Wright, also known as Algel Renee Garza, 9689 E. Homes, Cromwell. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $565. Debts: $11,124.52.
• Rick D. and Vicki L. Adams, 2016 Elm Lane, Claypool. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $63,125. Debts: $65,341.70.
• Mark C. Allard, 1202 Wooster Road #47, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $2,300. Debts: $35,566.78.
• Richard Todd and Judith Anne Allen, 5076 W. Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $36,728.06. Debts: $82,328.28.
• Melita Lynne Beeney, also known as Melita Lynne Barrett, 59 W. Center St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 5. Assets: $5,915. Debts: $19,300.
• Timothy Jon Blackwell, 300 Sixth St., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $2,300. Debts: $35,566.78.
• Glen and Linda DeMien, 355 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Aug. 4. Assets: $350. Debts: $3,738.83.
• Michael J. and Corene Hanson, P.O. Box 2072, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $2,460. Debts: $26,222.90.
• Rolonda Rae Holcomb, 604 W. Portland, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Aug. 4. Assets: $40,472. Debts: $71,902.36.
• Louis Eduardo Mediano, 206 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $19,050. Debts: $29,611.93.
• Craig A. and Dawn R. Miller, also known as Dawn R. Yates, 219 N. Grant St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $50,142.10. Debts: $59,416.35.
• Lisa Rector, also known as Lisa Gebert, 2930 W. CR 250S #8, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $3,455. Debts: $10,363.74.
• Wilson Duane Ritchison, also known as Duane D. Ritchison, 2464 S. Woodland Circle, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $6,300. Debts: $112,280.86.
• Mary Irene Robbins, 451 S. Nappanee, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $2,700. Debts: $23,455.
• Michael Willis Stoddard, 501 Railside Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $2,585. Debts: $43,495.08.
• Loyd Phillip and Dorothy Jean Willard, 3762 Old Road 30W #700, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 4. Assets: $25,525. Debts: $44,318.96.
• Richard Walter and Debra Lynn Cramer, 511 Meadowdale Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Aug. 5. Assets: $101,628. Debts: $104,828.87.
• Rodney Jerome Dyck, also known as Jerome Dyck, 1706 Sheridan St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 7. Assets: $106,220. Debts: $109,744.47.
• Robert E. and Caroline S. Gardner, P.O. Box 284, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Aug. 12. Assets: $35,438. Debts: $117,726.32.
• Susan Marie Hansen, 607 E. Walnut St., P.O. Box 73, Akron. Chapter 7. Aug. 8. Assets: $3,345. Debts: $64,440.
• Willard Ray Lackey and Linda Ann Lackey, also known as Linda Ann Stutsman, 317 Williams St., Milford. Chapter 7. Aug. 11. Assets: $2,900. Debts: $37,515.
• Donna Jean Mosco, also known as Donna Jean Malott and Donna Jean Stufflebeam, 3816 N. CR 700E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 7. Assets: $52,120. Debts: $74,902.75.
• Christine Ann Ohler, also known as Christine Ann Prather, 2988 E. CR 900S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Aug. 11. Assets: $69,000. Debts: $88,281.14.
• Ronald Scott Reinhold, 5734 N. CR 1000W, Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 7. Assets: $8,500. Debts: $56,389.38.
• Chayla K. Reyes, 423 E. Arthur St. #14, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $6,755. Debts: $49,431.43.
• Edgar and Barbara E. Shepherd, 5226 S. CR 700E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $45,749. Debts: $59,610.47.
• Julia Craft, 3113-6 Sandra Lane, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 18. Assets: $6,882.23. Debts: $17,297.17.
• Rodney Brian Espinoza, 1105 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 19. Assets: $1,350. Debts: $1,980.
• Michael Allen Heche, 7433 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Chapter 7. Aug. 15. Assets: $2,350. Debts: $19,685.35.
• Victoria S. Kimberlin, P.O. Box 610, North Webster. Chapter 7. Aug. 15. Assets: None. Debts: $22,131.26.
• Carol Lea Kreis, 1817 Shortridge Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 18. Assets: $59,800. Debts: $76,390.69.
• Stephen C. and Carrie L. Lawton, 207 Boys City Drive, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 18. Assets: $79,578. Debts: $211,581.
• Delbert Carl Schaetzle Jr., 402 E.Jefferson St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Aug. 7. Assets: $4,793. Debts: $12,454.57.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Douglas Scott Krull, 28, East CR 900S, Claypool, and Jennifer Lynn Reynolds, 22, North State Street, South Whitley.
• Michael Joseph Wasko, 22, and Dia Michael Roberts, 18, both of North Webster.
• Phillip Dwayne Caudill, 23, and Aminta Jo Norman, 22, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Mark Maynard Reed, 36, and Cynthia Marie Homan, 20, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Jeremiah David Bowler, 20, North West Street, Milford, and Audra Ann Searfoss, 19, East Searfoss Drive, Syracuse.
• Daniel Robert Hrynewycz, 25, and Emily Danielle Hanford, 19, both of EMS B61A Lane, Warsaw.
• Eric Lee Shipp, 23, and Cynthiana J. Miller, 26, both of EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse.
• Ronald Dee Heeter, 25, and Lidia M. Jankuc, 39, both of Sandra Lane, Winona Lake.
• Steven Austin Jones, 28, and Sheryl Lynn Hurst, 25, both of North CR 700E, Leesburg.
• Darrin Ray Yoder, 26, and Holly DeAnn Zartman, 19, both of North Dolan Drive, Syracuse.
• Charles Russell Drubert, 22, and Lisa Carole Koontz, 22, both of South Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw.
• Kim B. Edmonds, 33, East Tyner Street, Warsaw, and Deborah L. Miller, 33, EMS D13 Lane, Syracuse.
• Lyle W. Hoffer, 39, and Phyllis D. Hale, 54, both of Atwood.
• Thomas Richard Hughes, 27, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, and Carrie Elizabeth Brown, 22, North CR 700E, Leesburg.
• Michael William Butler, 22, West CR 1250N, Milford, and Sandra Milena Villada, 19, Goshen.
• George Paul Wiegand IV, 25, West Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Julie Ann Schwenger, 29, Leesburg.
• Edward H. Lamaine, 31, Stone Mountain, Ga., and DeAnn Kaye Farmwald, 28, North Grove Road, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John A. and Cynthia Hutchison, $830.04; Howard R. Jacobs, $2,194.22; Terry J. and Patricia S. Welker, $1,589.56; Susan Bannon, $1,649.88; Duane and Judy Owens, $1,072.02; Michael R. and Martha K. Davis, $665.12; Jesse W. Ferguson $323.09; Daniel J. and Sonya L. Rice, $364.56; Frank Reiter, $1,358.02; Daniel C. and Joyce Stanton, $2,390;
Also, Joni A. Haffner, $1,341.10; Heather D. Himes, $1,536.09; Kenny L. and Nancy E. Nine, $2,866.23; Lester R. Stanley, $262.18; and Vernon E. Gallion, $633.28.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Darla Anderson, judgment; Jeanne Cords, judgment; Milford and Virginia Stephens, $69.50; Tom Welch, $48.75; Richard Grimm, judgment; Joe and Lechia Manns, judgment; and Jerry N. Sr. and Marsha Moore, judgment.
• Richard A. Green vs. Lawrence Roden. Plaintiff awarded $88.96.
• Lakeside Chevrolet awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary and Suzanne Prater, $543.22, and Rhonda Knight, $81.16.
• Garry L. Miller vs. Gary Howard. Plaintiff awarded $1,204.81.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Lisa Dianne Venable. Plaintiff awarded $571.76.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melvin L. Bruner, $1,122.80; Phillip E. and Michelle Johnson, $232.53; and Judy F. Brainard, $180.49.
• James K. Hayes vs. Charlotte Clark. Plaintiff awarded $77.76.
• Lena Fermback, DDS, vs. Robert Jones. Plaintiff awarded $235.76.
• Jessie M. Hall awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chad Longnecker and Lindy Rupprecht, $790, and Ron Wedler and Daphne Frye, $1,172.20.
• Clinical Gynecology Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James and Debra J. Calhoun, $89.05; Faye and Robert Sullivan, $113.31; and Michelle and Gary Gagnon, $156.16.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eric Herbst, $163.39, and Tammy Howkins, $144.92.
• Jerr-Co Inc. vs. Adam Overmeyer. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Wendell Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $2,289.33.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. Pete and Laura Castro. Plaintiff awarded $1,002.61.
• Esther Clevenger, doing business as Clevengers Auto Service, vs. Nicole Poort. Plaintiff awarded $20.
• Elmer Hanes vs. Stephanie Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $2,598.72.
• National Creditors Inc. vs. David A. and Sandra L. Entwisle. Plaintiff awarded $708.32.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Kyle Workman, Winona Lake, and Jeffery Eisinger, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Diane Amador, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Vicente Centeno, Warsaw, and Daniel Drook, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Sharon Smith, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Scott Jones, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Mark Blankenship, Milford.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Fleming, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in August was Gemma Hales, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in June was Orlando Cuahuizo, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Jose Copez, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in March was Judith Moore, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in February was Dusty Keener, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August, ordered to perform two days of community service and license suspended 60 days was Bruce Williams, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July and ordered to perform two days of community service was Michael Ragan, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in June and ordered to perform 10 days of community service was Caleb Gilmer, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in August and license suspended 180 days were David Hornett, Nappanee, and Roger Hummel, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in February and license suspended 180 days was Damian Feller, Silver Lake, Silver Lake.
Fined $100 in February and license suspended 180 days was Darren Bradford, Silver Lake.
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Roger Hummel, Nappanee.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service was Josh Meade, Warsaw.
Public Indecency - Fined $250 in July and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was David Holt, 35, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $25 in July and sentenced to 15 days in jail was John Young, North Manchester.
Fined $25 in March was John Mullins, Mentone.
Conversion - Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Thomas Finlon, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Brandon Nickell, Mentone.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $25 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service was Gregory White, North Webster.
Minor In A Tavern - Fined $75 in May was Andrew Roberts, South Whitley.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $25 in February was Larry Snyder, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $25 in November was Jaime Conn, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to serve two days of community service was Stephan Haifley, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in June was James Heckaman, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June was Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in December was Neko Shumpert, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Rafael Bautista, 26, Warsaw; Howard E. Johnson, 69, Leesburg; Adam W. Grimm, 17, Warsaw; Anna M. Accettura, 37, Warsaw, and H. Neal Pettit, 40, Claypool.
Fined $27 in July was Brett A. McDonald, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Leah R. Kilmer, 19, Milford.
Fined $12 in August were Carrie E. Brown, 22, Leesburg; Benjamin J. Maxson, 16, Winona Lake; Walter C. Larue, 17, Warsaw; Tammy J. Bryan, 39, Syracuse; Paul E. Hatfield, 25, Winona Lake; Aaron M. Warner, 23, Winona Lake; and Terri R. Musto, 39, Claypool.
Fined $12 in July were Jody L. Fretz, 28, Syracuse; Kristina A. Crooks, 20, Warsaw; and Howard D. Shoemaker, 34, South Whitley.
Fined $12 in June were Jennifer L. Kitchen, 23, Winona Lake, and Douglas L. Kannel, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July were Raymond L. Davis, 33, Mentone; Hugh J. Goldsworthy, 46, Cromwell; and Sam E. Coquillard, 35, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August were Janna M. Lippie, 22, Syracuse, and Jamie L. Elliott, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Aaron R. Knisley, 20, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August was Howard E. Johnson, 69, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in June was Katrina M. Dove, 20, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August was Kevin L. Blanton, 32, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in June was Jeanette M. Shidler, 49, Leesburg.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in July was Jesus Gerardo, 25, Winona Lake.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Jeremy L. Kinder, 22, Mentone.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Serena A. Bradley, 19, Pierceton.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in July was Gene M. Denz, 18, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Gene M. Denz, 18, Warsaw.
Passing In A No-Passing Zone - Fined $7 in May was Mike B. Rigney, 33, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in August was Marlin D. Miller, 31, Syracuse.
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in August were Roger L. Karns, 40, Syracuse, and Harry C. Knoerzer, 31, Syracuse.
Operating A Motorboat In Excess Of 10 MPH On A Small Lake - Fined $7 in July was Derek R. Fleckenstein, 19, Leesburg.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in June was Michael M. Hay, 18, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $12 in April was Phillip E. Gagnon, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Lynn R. Newswanger, 35, Warsaw, and Mike J. Hively, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Harry C. Knoerzer, 31, Syracuse.
Minimum Speed/Improper Lane - Fined $7 in March was Susan E. Stevens, 47, Pierceton.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Gary W. Bowers, 49, Warsaw; Thomas P. VanNess, 17, North Webster; Walter Blackburn, 61, Warsaw; and Keith L. Galloway, 20, North Webster.
Fined $20 in July were Raejean Wallace, 32, Akron, and Serena A. Bradley, 19, Rochester.
Fined $20 in April was Alicia W. Taylor, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Tara L. Hively, 20, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Disorderly Conduct - (August) John Yoder, Milford.
Invasion Of Privacy - (August) Charles Louden, Silver Lake.
Driving Without A License - (June) Vicente Centeno, Warsaw.
Battery - (May) Edward Conley, Warsaw; (March) Jerry Wall, Milford; (January) Yvette Gonzalez, Syracuse; (November) Larry Snyder, Syracuse; (September 1996) Scott Landis, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (May) Andrew Roberts, South Whitley.
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Ty Landwerlen, Silver Lake.
Public Intoxication - (March) Sharon Smith, Cromwell.
Intimidation - (March) Jon Balazs, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (March) William Schrader, Syracuse; (December) Jonathan Dunfee, Atwood; (November) Jeremy Kinder, Mentone.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (October) Mark Blankenship, Milford.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) James L. Brenneman, 49, Warsaw; (July) Daniel P. Naragon, 40, North Manchester.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• Lucille T. Fisher died Oct. 10, 1996, at the age of 86, leaving an estate valued at $115,087.54. Beneficiaries: Kay Frances Bailey, daughter, East CR 1250N, Milford, and Richard Blaine Fisher, son, San Diego, Calif.
• Audrey Berniece Valentine died Oct. 1, 1996, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $112,541.55. Beneficiary: Michael L. Valentine, successor trustee of the Valentine Trust dated June 24, 1991.
• Amber L. Christensen died Oct. 24, 1996, at the age of 82, leaving an estate valued at $169,668.56. Beneficiaries: Kathleen Martin, sister, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw; Colleen Valentine, niece, Midland, Ga.; Todd Martin, nephew, Boca Raton, Fla.; Lisa Harmon Steffen, granddaughter, Forest City, Texas; Lori Kruger, granddaughter, Bloomington, Minn.; J. Douglas White, grandson, Omaha, Neb.; and Doris Melson, daughter-in-law, Trimont, Minn.
• Helen L. Smith died Dec. 6, 1996, at the age of 88, leaving an estate valued at $150,409.27. Beneficiaries: K. Roger Smith, son, West Canal Street, Winona Lake, and Roselynn D. McHugh, daughter, Columbus, Ohio.
• Pauline L. Syage died Dec. 2, 1996, at the age of 79, leaving an estate valued at $311,602.32. Beneficiaries:Beth Ellen Hine, granddaughter, Hamlet, and Ernest L. Brown, grandson, Judsonia, Ark.
• N. Charlene Bradbury died Jan. 6, 1997, at the age of 67, leaving an estate valued at $397,628.81. Beneficiaries: Linda S. Elliott, daughter, Anderson; Laura L. Frank, daughter, Indianapolis; and Barbara L. Warner, daughter, Richardson, Texas.
• Mary L. Jarrett died Oct. 23, 1996, at the age of 69, leaving an estate valued at $1,003,448. Beneficiaries: John C. Jarrett, husband, East Pickwick Road, Syracuse; David A. Jarrett, son, Granger; John C. Jarrett Jr., son, Indianapolis; Pamela Van Meter, daughter,.Lexington, Ky.; and the Mary Louise Jarrett Revocable Trust dated July 15, 1988.
• Annabel B. Mentzer died Jan. 14, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $199,748.26. Beneficiaries: Frank Foulks, nephew, Bloomington, and Margaret Ann Min, niece, Hermitage, Texas.
• Rubie C. Montel died Dec. 29, 1996, at the age of 83, leaving an estate valued at $117,523.87. Beneficiaries:Steve Sellers, stepson, South Maple Street, North Manchester; Janet Reynolds, stepdaughter, Muskogle, Okla.; Carolyn Eberly, daughter, Water Street, South Whitley; Phyllis Price, daughter, Hobart; Roger Montel, son, North Morgan Street, Mentone; Larry L. Montel, son, South CR 400W, Warsaw; and Bob Montel, son, North Union Street, Warsaw.
• Arline Kline died April 26, 1997, at the age of 81, leaving an estate valued at $203,729.,34. Beneficiaries: Robert L. Kline, son, Wabash; Sharon Thompson, daughter, Lagro; Connie Alger, daughter, North CR 180E, North Manchester; Kristi Sparks, daughter, Bonestead Road, North Manchester; and Peggy Davis, daughter, North CR 300W, Silver Lake.
• Mary Pfister died June 3, 1997, at the age of 69, leaving an estate valued at $633,175.75. Beneficiaries: Leo M. Pfister, husband, West Wildwood Trail, Warsaw, and First National Bank of Warsaw, trustee of the Mary Pfister Testamentary Trust.
• Frederic T. Stephens died June 18, 1997, at the age of 78, leaving an estate valued at $410,000. Beneficiaries: Robert Bruce Stephens, son, South Bend; Jane Carol Cover, daughter, Johnstown, Pa; Thomas Brent Stephens, son, Sacramento, Calif.; Park Ober Cover Jr. and Molly Jane Cover, grandchildren, both of Johnstown; Lee Ann Terhune Stephens, granddaughter, Sacramento; and Emily Lynn, Richard Alexander and Keith Thomas Stephens, grandchildren, all of South Bend.
• Maxine C. Brembeck died June 27, 1996, leaving an estate valued at $3,479,150. Beneficiaries: Kristine M. Fisher, daughter; Thomas Brembeck, son; Calvary United Methodist Church and Urbana United Methodist Church, charities; and Paul and Kyle Fisher, grandsons.
• Henrietta Rager died May 7, 1997, leaving an estate valued at $283,586.46. Beneficiaries: Marilee Bailey and Nancy Schuman, daughters; Jack Rager, son; and Delmar Rager, Rene Rosen-Rager, Judith Rager and Pamela McFarland, grandchildren.
• Vivian E. Circle died June 27, 1997, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $180,000. Beneficiaries: Evelyn Jane Day, stepdaughter, East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse; Brent Liggett Circle, son, Wauconda, Ill.; Kenton Gerald Circle, son, Aurora, Colo.; and Marilyn Carol Knispel, daughter, Edwardsburg, Mich.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Dorothy A. Ferrell, West Wilson Street, Silver Lake, $3,183.24, and Ronald E. and Jackie L. Neeley, North Washington Street, Warsaw, $5,541.32.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Joseph Whitley, Beechwood Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,210.04as paid to insured claimant, Willie Leffridge, after a March 19, 1997, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Hoosier Insurance Co., as subrogee of Bockman Brothers Inc., vs. Charles Sollazzo. Plaintiff awarded $16,000 by default, plus interest, court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Dennis A. and Terrie L. Bowers. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Aug. 20.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Society Bank vs. Dolores Melendez, First Street, Milford, and LaCasa of Goshen Inc. Plaintiff seeks $31,472.14 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• City of Warsaw Planning Commission vs. C-Store Marketing Inc., an Indiana corporation. Plaintiff seeks a mandatory injunction requiring defendant to coming into compliance with city ordinances by removing a temporary sign, plus that a fine be levied for each day the violation continues. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and attorney fees.
Name Change
• Maruja M. Flores seeks to changer her name to Maruja M. Ramirez.
Marriage Dissolutions
Keplinger
Tamara Keplinger, Washington Road, Pierceton, and Richard Keplinger, North Sir Gallahad, Cromwell. They were married April 8, 1989, and separated April 15, 1991. There are two minor children.
Coy
Gayle and Reggie Eugene Coy, East Woodland Court, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 15, 1980, and separated Aug. 14, 1997. There are no minor children.
Jiron
Evelia Vega Jiron, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Raul Jiron, Zacatecas, Mexico. They were married in December 1977 and separated in July 1994. There are five minor children.
Chang
Suzanne Chang, Kosciusko County, and Jeffrey P. Chang, Ossian. They were married Nov. 7, 1987, and separated Jan. 10, 1997. There are three minor children.
Reed
Scott J. Reed, West CR 125N, Etna Green, and Amy L. Reed, Holts Summit, Mo. They were married May 28, 1994, and separated Aug. 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Meyer
Tim and Sirena Meyer, Silver Lake. They were married June 17, 1995, and separated Aug. 19, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Landstar Ranger Inc. vs. Atwood Recyclers Inc. Plaintiff awarded $6,804.37, plus court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Perry Mark Black. Plaintiff awarded 4,009.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Michael D. Gibson, personal representative of the estate of Mary Ruth Gibson, vs. Delbert J. Schlabach and Ideal Construction Co. of Northern Indiana Inc. Judgment granted in favor of defendants. Plaintiff takes nothing by way of complaint for loss of love, companionship and affection, mental anguish and emotional distress as a result of Mary Ruth Gibson's death.
• United Credit Union vs. Lisa L. Clemons-Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $1,988.15 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Elmer J. and Marilyn Smith vs. Robert and Nancy Gonderman.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Eric L. Carson.
• First Union National Bank vs. Richard D. and Eileen M. Crews and American General Finance Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• James E. and Debra S. Fribley. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. Aug. 19.
• Michelle (former name Rich restored) and William E. Akes. Aug. 25.
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 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.
• John Price Bartman, 3686 E. CR 1300N #9, Syracuse. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $11,075. Debts: $18,638.26.
• Larry Joe Jr. and Melody Ann Bowers, 333 W. Olson Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 21. Assets: $70,918. Debts: $105,028.
• James Alto and Patsy Winifred Bowser, 340 Pincroft St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. July 29. Assets: $10,829. Debts: $35,594.40.
• Mark Richard and Brenda Bernice Dolatta, 70 EMS R3E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. July 23. Assets: $5,300. Debts: $15,894.57.
• Carolyn Sue Howard, also known as Carolyn Hale, 2441 E. CR 250S #123, Warsaw. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $1,230. Debts: $51,082.67.
• Sonya Kaye Overmyer, 4337 Ind. 25N, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 21. Assets: $180. Debts: $31,200.
• Steven Wayne Kamp, 3024 S. CR 700E, Akron. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $2,350. Debts: $23,354.42.
• Tammy Lynn Mathias, 325 W. 10th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. July 30. Assets: $1,703. Debts: $10,050.93.
• Wesley Daniel Murphy, 304 High St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. July 29. Assets: $1,515. Debts: $23,052.
• Patrick Kent Newell, 700S. Lakeside Drive #5, Syracuse. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $330. Debts: $12,689.80.
• Jeffrey Lee Norman, 2154 E. CR 550N, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 25. Assets: $29,250. Debts: $55, 698.08.
• Dustin Allen Overmyer, 4337 Ind. 25N, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 25. Assets: $4,030. Debts: $31,621.
• Clyde Jr. and DeAnna Mae Sexton, 6909 E. May St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. July 18. Assets: $82,397.75. Debts: $102,659.05.
• Keith Gaylord and Gwendolyn LuJean Smith, 1218 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. July 24. Assets: $81,600. Debts: $99,925.
• David Ray and Luann Spranger, 3699 N. CR 175E #148, Warsaw. Chapter 7. July 23. Assets: $1,100. Debts: $28,282.73.
• Steve's Tire Inc., an Indiana corporation, 820 Ind. 25N, Rochester. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $3,600. Debts: $107,082.55.
• Carlos Stinfer, 1208 Meadow Lark Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $450. Debts: $22,087.48.
• Angel Renee Wright, also known as Algel Renee Garza, 9689 E. Homes, Cromwell. Chapter 7. July 22. Assets: $565. Debts: $11,124.52.
• Rick D. and Vicki L. Adams, 2016 Elm Lane, Claypool. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $63,125. Debts: $65,341.70.
• Mark C. Allard, 1202 Wooster Road #47, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $2,300. Debts: $35,566.78.
• Richard Todd and Judith Anne Allen, 5076 W. Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $36,728.06. Debts: $82,328.28.
• Melita Lynne Beeney, also known as Melita Lynne Barrett, 59 W. Center St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 5. Assets: $5,915. Debts: $19,300.
• Timothy Jon Blackwell, 300 Sixth St., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $2,300. Debts: $35,566.78.
• Glen and Linda DeMien, 355 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Aug. 4. Assets: $350. Debts: $3,738.83.
• Michael J. and Corene Hanson, P.O. Box 2072, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $2,460. Debts: $26,222.90.
• Rolonda Rae Holcomb, 604 W. Portland, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Aug. 4. Assets: $40,472. Debts: $71,902.36.
• Louis Eduardo Mediano, 206 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $19,050. Debts: $29,611.93.
• Craig A. and Dawn R. Miller, also known as Dawn R. Yates, 219 N. Grant St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $50,142.10. Debts: $59,416.35.
• Lisa Rector, also known as Lisa Gebert, 2930 W. CR 250S #8, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $3,455. Debts: $10,363.74.
• Wilson Duane Ritchison, also known as Duane D. Ritchison, 2464 S. Woodland Circle, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $6,300. Debts: $112,280.86.
• Mary Irene Robbins, 451 S. Nappanee, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $2,700. Debts: $23,455.
• Michael Willis Stoddard, 501 Railside Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $2,585. Debts: $43,495.08.
• Loyd Phillip and Dorothy Jean Willard, 3762 Old Road 30W #700, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 4. Assets: $25,525. Debts: $44,318.96.
• Richard Walter and Debra Lynn Cramer, 511 Meadowdale Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Aug. 5. Assets: $101,628. Debts: $104,828.87.
• Rodney Jerome Dyck, also known as Jerome Dyck, 1706 Sheridan St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 7. Assets: $106,220. Debts: $109,744.47.
• Robert E. and Caroline S. Gardner, P.O. Box 284, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Aug. 12. Assets: $35,438. Debts: $117,726.32.
• Susan Marie Hansen, 607 E. Walnut St., P.O. Box 73, Akron. Chapter 7. Aug. 8. Assets: $3,345. Debts: $64,440.
• Willard Ray Lackey and Linda Ann Lackey, also known as Linda Ann Stutsman, 317 Williams St., Milford. Chapter 7. Aug. 11. Assets: $2,900. Debts: $37,515.
• Donna Jean Mosco, also known as Donna Jean Malott and Donna Jean Stufflebeam, 3816 N. CR 700E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 7. Assets: $52,120. Debts: $74,902.75.
• Christine Ann Ohler, also known as Christine Ann Prather, 2988 E. CR 900S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Aug. 11. Assets: $69,000. Debts: $88,281.14.
• Ronald Scott Reinhold, 5734 N. CR 1000W, Rochester. Chapter 7. Aug. 7. Assets: $8,500. Debts: $56,389.38.
• Chayla K. Reyes, 423 E. Arthur St. #14, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 1. Assets: $6,755. Debts: $49,431.43.
• Edgar and Barbara E. Shepherd, 5226 S. CR 700E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Aug. 6. Assets: $45,749. Debts: $59,610.47.
• Julia Craft, 3113-6 Sandra Lane, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 18. Assets: $6,882.23. Debts: $17,297.17.
• Rodney Brian Espinoza, 1105 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 19. Assets: $1,350. Debts: $1,980.
• Michael Allen Heche, 7433 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Chapter 7. Aug. 15. Assets: $2,350. Debts: $19,685.35.
• Victoria S. Kimberlin, P.O. Box 610, North Webster. Chapter 7. Aug. 15. Assets: None. Debts: $22,131.26.
• Carol Lea Kreis, 1817 Shortridge Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Aug. 18. Assets: $59,800. Debts: $76,390.69.
• Stephen C. and Carrie L. Lawton, 207 Boys City Drive, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Aug. 18. Assets: $79,578. Debts: $211,581.
• Delbert Carl Schaetzle Jr., 402 E.Jefferson St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Aug. 7. Assets: $4,793. Debts: $12,454.57.
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