Times-Union Court News 09-03-2002
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:
• Shawn William Adams, 24, and Ashley Dawn Baker, 18, both of East Walnut Street, Claypool.
• Paul Michael Austin, 29, and Montgomery Mae Ann Richard, 24, both of West Jefferson Street, Warsaw.
• Billy Laurence Baldridge, 29, and Sichan Um, 23, both of North Grant Street, Warsaw.
• James C. Blair, 32, and Penny Sue Konkle, 45, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Jon Headington Grumme, 26, and Kassidy Renee Biddle, 22, both of East Cassandra Drive, Syracuse.
• Christopher Jason Hale, 29, and Christy Dawn Odgen, 27, both of East Heritage Drive, Pierceton.
• Brett Matthew Harker, 33, Nicholls, Ga., and Erika Anne Martin, 25, East Koher Road, Syracuse.
• James J. Hileman, 68, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Vickie E. Griffith, 45, East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Neil Edward Hodges, 24, East Carol Street, Syracuse, and Megan Farland Sherrard, 24, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton.
• Jeffery Alan Krotke, 29, and Tiffany Joyce Ross, 23, both of South CR 425W, Silver Lake.
• Larry E. Ladd, 51, Behlman Drive, Warsaw, and Sandra E. Hann, 44, East CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Chad Franklin Layman, 23, and Amber Nicole Patton, 22, both of Railside Drive, Warsaw.
• Brent Allen Long, 20, CR 550E, Rochester, and Janel Eileen Shepherd, 19, West Walnut Street, Silver Lake.
• Mark Robert Smith, 27, Naperville, Ill., and Tara Marie Creighton, 27, East Muirfield Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Julie L. Frantz v. Roy D. Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Doris A. Stahly v. Jeff and Marsha Gurd. Plaintiff awarded $713.29.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather M. Reese, $1,468.58; Kristie Jean Sutton, $2,675.18; Amber L. and Ricky Mulldune, $1,374.94; Patsy Howard, $1,085.85; Jeff Short, $194.40; Peggy F. Copeland Morgan, $763.96; Kelly J. Newsome, $919.33; Jesse James and Justine Megething, $262; Jack Leroy Roatcap, $445.44; Jennifer Keaffaber, $752.65;
Also, Gretchen Cobbs, $582.35; Cathy Januc, $405.89; Kevin E. McGuire, $256.33; Christopher Walter, $116.75; Roger D. and Debra K. Gerber, $1,073.82; Michael Dewayne and Deborah J. Smith, $2,306.77; and Cathy A. Bowles, $516.81.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shannon Crane, $1,100.95, and Luis Bocanegra, $984.66.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Delbert Surfus, $246.31; Toni A. Ryall, $275.55; Nicole Kyle, $283.05; Scott and Johanna Kelsey, $171.49; Robert A. and Becky Fleenor, $312.68; Anthony Conley, $1,479.60; and Michael J. and Brenda Baker, $1,294.96.
• Stephen F. Collins v. Willie G. Harris. Plaintiff awarded $314.
• One Call Water Inc. v. Dennis L. and Dora Pinkerton. Plaintiff awarded $1,569.75.
• Richard W. and Debra J. King v. Sherry Cole. Plaintiffs awarded $625.
• Rockhill Pinnick LLP awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pete Radcliffe, $1,097.79, and Jennifer Dillon, $794.11.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Aaron Dobbs, $244; Jessica Mullins, $595; Robert Landrum, $1,130; John Smith, $235; Mark Burns, $1,000; Robert and Teresa L. Sprague, $2,265; Khrystal Leasure, $447; and Susan Watkins, $755.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lonny D. Hodges, $374.67; Maximo P. and Wendy Ybarra, $1,157.33; Aaron M. and Amanda Fear, $922.67; Shane P. Watson, $790.28; Abbie L. Pifer, $856; Karah L. Nash, $1,287.73; Krista S. Brumbaugh, $282.67; David G. and Kelly I. Morgan, $329.33; Barbara J. and Ron Fuleki, $737.33; Luke T. Harvey, $417.33; Jessica C. and Daniel Thornburg, $349.33; and Mark Blankenship, $201.33.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mistie Beach, $337.28, and Anthony and Teresa Monce, $1,115.28.
• Timothy W. Harman v. Mary Ann Wood. Plaintiff awarded $1,054.04.
• Fairway Drive Developers v. Kirk Alan Hunsberger. Plaintiff awarded $2,040.
• Hostetler Door Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction. Plaintiff awarded $2,989.17.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brian Kersey, $1,372.07; Michael McKee, $2,620.94; Peggi S. Lisenbee, $2,543.04; Mark Bagley and Tamara Kahler, $3,000; Walter and Kandi Slone, $2,931.24; and Dennis E. Spivey, $2,281.13.
• Deardorf Property Management v. Laura Castro and Virginia Erb. Plaintiff awarded $1,257.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. David J. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $2,264.35.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Alvin W. Prater, $1,746.34; Linda P. Pennington, $693.58; Danny J. and Julie Manges, $545.18; Robert G. Manuel, $162.31; Mark Martinez, $281.17; James M. Method, $179.52; Carson R. May, $241.96; Jesse J. and Justine Megething, $298.85; James E. Miller, $253.95; Christina K. Monroe, $201.42;
Also, Jessica L. and Paul R. Mullins, $321.59; Timothy R. Mullins, $241.45; Donna L. Noe, $421.12; Janet Ong, $134.25; Eva L. Ratcliff, $145.65; Debora L. Smith, $121.17; and Penny Norris, $913.45.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Daniel D. Schuh and Rex L. Parrett. Plaintiff awarded $1,986.19.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Aaron L. Weimer. Plaintiff awarded $928.54.
• Jones Hardware Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa Mikel, $600, and Danielle Hickman, $540.41.
• Leroy C. Lindstrom v. Connie Arndt. Plaintiff awarded $745.
• Village Mobile Home Park v. Fred Rosbrugh. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Holly Leckrone, $79; Penny Railsback, $91; Nikki R. Whitehurst, $91; Susan Patrick, $89; Kathy Emmons, $99; Maggie Smiley, $73; Eileen Morris, $99; and Scott S. and Mary Jo Shaske, $91.
• Michelle Blocker v. Paul Mallery. Plaintiff awarded $694.80.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joseph J. and Joanne Bradley, $1,541.38; Richard A. Wolfe, $1,598.60; Chrissy L. Tanner, $668.62; Anthony M. and Darla Carus, $1,430.79; John W. and Janet L. Ong, $2,377.49; Ben A. and Mary A. Miller, $673.34; Ronald L. and Barbara Ashby, $2,185.16; Phillip J. and Misty D. Warren, $404.89; Laura M. Blair, $1,558.48; Charles E. Johnson, $378.16;
Also, Bradley James Oberlin, $568.53; Jim Marsillett, $609.32; Dawn J. Hampton, $2,150.33; Joseph Benjamin Williams, $464.39; Amy M. Mullins, $1,759.04; Patricia Salazar, $1,165.51; Gladys Dalene Cox, $493.06; Jamie S. McClone and Wendy M. Dawson McClone, $2,033.72; Elvia Ortiz, $1,554.40; Richard Mackensworth, $898.81; Jeffery D. Oswalt, $583.62; and Wayne R. Stidams, $997.26.
• Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co. v. Doug Fansil. Plaintiff awarded $1,760.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Barry B. and Lisa Lipply, $1,973.20, and Adrianne Dillard, $1,016.75.
• David Barboza v. Sergienko Stanislav. Plaintiff awarded $2,629.03.
• Mike Stevens v. Mike and Gayle Harris. Plaintiff awarded $2,720.96.
• Shamrock Village v. Michael Ginter and Valentina Duff. Plaintiff awarded $381.96.
• Amber Zollinger v. Jem Motor Car Co. Plaintiff awarded title to motor vehicle.
• Dianne L. Plummer v. Dawn Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $1,410.
• Ted D. Eherenman v. Judy A. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $275.
• Kimm's Food Mart v. Swartz Brothers Construction. Plaintiff awarded $1,168.89.
• Mavis L. Whitehead v. Jeff and Carrie Gaff. Plaintiff awarded $82.53.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. v. Brian Scrivens. Plaintiff awarded $227.05.
• Green & Cates v. Kory Brown. Plaintiff awarded $349.80.
• Robert Louis Hubert v. Matthew Dilley. Plaintiff awarded $619.
• The Car Co. v. Kim K. Boocher. Plaintiff awarded $294.95.
• Reed & Earhart v. Ann Marek. Plaintiff awarded $77.35.
• James T. King v. Tracy Garber and Gary Miller. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• The Collection Co. v. Steven E. Hively. Plaintiff awarded $82.50.
• United Recovery Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Annette and Kenneth Burnworth, $2,939.45; Annette Burnworth, $1,214.80; and Elmon J. Bays, $254.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Katie Krontz. Plaintiff awarded $1,058.
• Smith Tire Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction. Plaintiff awarded $377.25.
• Tippecanoe Lake Country Club v. Patrick Boylen. Plaintiff awarded $958.42.
• Robert Searer v. James Salyer. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• Frauhiger Realty LLC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles and Janelle Poe, $500, and Christina and Cecil Meade, $1,476.88.
• David C. Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Belinda Pruitt, $756, and Michael Miller, $1,197.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in July were Saul Salgado, 19, Warsaw; Gregory S. Abbs, 18, Syracuse; Erin R. Hough, 19, Syracuse; Ronald E. Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw; Jason A. Robbins, 23, Warsaw; and Maria C. Herrera, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Brittany M. Wihebrink, 16, Warsaw; Lon S. Yaney, 21, Pierceton; Gregory R. Pennington, 29, Warsaw; and Heather E. Stepanek, 21, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in June were Joshua F. Sohar, 24, Syracuse, and Jarrod S. Childers, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in May was Donald R. Stogsdill, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Scott A. Allen, 19, Syracuse.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in July was Ronnie W. Adams Jr., 18, Claypool.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in July were Tracie M. Willis, 30, Leesburg, and Natalie K. Eisaman, 22, Warsaw.
Operating A Motorized Bicycle Without Wearing Eye Protection - Fined $7 in July was Allen C. Harper, 15, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Lary D. Cochran, 38, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Roger S. Cooper, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Shawn W. Sapp, 23, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March was Harrold R. Craft, 35, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Terry C. Click, 37, Nappanee.
Parking In An Unauthorized Area - Fined $7 in July was Glenn Mullet, 28, Warsaw.
Exceeding Nighttime Speed Limit - Fined $7 in July was Travis L. Vanover, 27, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Richard S. Martin, 28, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Furney, 19, Cromwell; Crystel L. Hamilton, 26, Pierceton; Aaron Predester Jr., 21, Atwood; Saul Soto, 24, North Manchester; and Tommy L. Roberts Jr., 26, Tippecanoe.
Fined $20 in May were Scott U. Slusser, 33, Syracuse, and Simon Hernandez, 17, Milford.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in May was Lisa M. Castro, 21, Milford.
Fined $25 in March was Kevin R. Miller, 39, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Kasey D. Larue, East CR 650S, Pierceton, $6,918.46, and Kyle Herendeen, East Old Colony Road, Warsaw, $6,004.
• Ulrike King v. Robert D. Wayman, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage to property from water leak in leased apartment and loss of property retained by defendant.
• Mark and Diana Minatel v. D&D Signature Homes Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Pamela M. Kause, East CR 250S, Warsaw, $2,657.20, and Christina Boswell, $7,164.37.
• Calvary Investments, LLC, as assignee of Chase Manhattan Bank, v. Margurite Carlson, Morton Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,134.02 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Green & Cates v. Deborah J. Stachowiak Hardesty, South CR 1100W, Larwill. Plaintiff seeks $1,863 due on account, plus court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Joel and Daniel L. Schuh, Crescent Drive, Warsaw, and Progressive Specialty Insurance Co., Mishawaka. Plaintiff seeks $6,738.31 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Norma Bills, East CR 1050N, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $6,551.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beauchamp & McSpadden v. Woody Everly & Sons Inc. and Woody and Patricia Everly, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,115.81 due on promissory note, plus interest, $15,023.16 in attorney fees and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Wabash County.
• Elizabeth Cramer, as parent and next friend of her minor children, Cory, Joel and Kyle Cramer, v. Bogue Enterprises Inc., Gabriel and Ray Bogue and Lynn Elevator Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 22, 2002, automobile accident on U.S. 30 in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Monty A. and Sandra Zorn, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,484.60 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Terry Roush II, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,390.36 due on contract.
• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board v. Max T. Hebel, North Johnson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,565 due on installment note, plus court costs.
• State of Indiana v. Anthony Wimsatt, West CR 250S, Warsaw, Plaintiff seeks recovery of $1,066 in unemployment benefits paid when Wimsatt was ineligible to receive them. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Harrison
Pauline M. Harrison, Kosciusko County, and Sherlock Harrison Sr., Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 1, 2000, and separated Aug. 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Johnson
Paula J. and Doug Johnson, West CR 225N, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 16, 1985, and separated Aug. 1, 2002. There are four 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. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Melissa L. Hall, $5,850.44, and Ana Silvestre, $6,232.75.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Larry R. Case. Plaintiff awarded $6,834.09 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. James and Christina Benefiel. Plaintiff awarded $12,623.74 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• William S. and Linda L. Reynolds v. Regina M. Hall and Robert Wulliman.
• Wells Fargo Bank v. D&B Holdings, LLC; Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corp.; Jerry Reiff, doing business as Reiff Construction.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State of Indiana v. Keith D. Stevens, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks recovery of $891 in unemployment benefits paid when Stevens was ineligible to receive them. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Betty Jean Sult, South CR 600E, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $97,712.46 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.
• Perry L. Hastings v. Jay Petroleum Inc., Portland. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 17, 2001, fall inside the convenience store owned by the defendant at U.S. 30 and Ind. 13 in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Northwestern National Casualty v. James W. and Ester Lucas, South Franklin Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $6,493.32 as paid to insured claimant, Melissa D. Welcher, after an Aug. 25, 2000, automobile accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. III v. Kevin A. and Rebecca Enyeart, North Webster; National Lending Center Inc.; and Teachers Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $127,141.04 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.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. v. Trevor Griffith, doing business as L&G Construction, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $16,343.67 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Unifund CCR Partners, as assignee of Providian National Bank, v. Nancy S. Ladd, EMS W28 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $1,480.35 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc. v. Manta Projection Systems and Eduard Fianta, both of the Czech Republic. Plaintiff seeks an order that the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, a division of the American Arbitration Association, known as the IAAA, accept jurisdiction to hear and resolve the international trade dispute between the parties.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor to North American Mortgage Co., v. Justin F. and Christi K. Plank, Effie Mae Street, North Webster, and the unknown occupants at that residence. Plaintiff seeks $161,753.11 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.
• Zimmer Inc. v. Daniel J. Krupp, East CR 350N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks a protective order barring Krupp from disclosing confidential, proprietary and trade secret information.
Marriage Dissolutions
Boggs
Bernadene K. and Tony L. Boggs, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 2, 1985, and separated Aug. 21, 2002. There are two minor children.
Dubbs
Bobby R. Combs-Dubbs, Winona Beach Drive, and William L. Dubbs, North Colfax Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 31, 1999, and separated Jan. 3, 2002. There are four minor children.
Lopez/Fuentes
Maria A. Lopez, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Jose J. Fuentes, Goshen. They were married May 18, 1996, and separated May 28, 2002. There is one minor child.
Mast
Robyn Mast, Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, and Robert Mast Jr., Warsaw. They were married March 1, 2001, and separated Aug. 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
McGuire
Carrie A. and Keith McGuire, West Woodland Hills Drive North, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1995, and separated Aug. 4, 2002. There are no minor children.
Miller
Darin Miller, North Webster, and DiAnne Miller, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 22, 1985, and separated Aug. 13, 2002. There are three minor children.
Stouder
Sherri Stouder, South CR 1200W, Akron, and Craig R. Stouder, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married May 23, 1992, and separated July 30, 2002. There are two minor children.
Veach
Kimberly Veach, West Section Street, Milford, and Randy Veach, Milford. They were married July 20, 1996, and separated July 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Mark and Janet Douglas. Plaintiff awarded $49,251.06 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court cost and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• UMB USA v. Tonya C. Krider. Plaintiff awarded $4,614.84 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• OSI Portfolio Services Inc. v. Steven A. Raczkowski. Plaintiff awarded $2,716.05 by default, plus interest and court cost.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Yolanda M. Polston, EquiCredit Corp. of America and Providian National Bank. Plaintiff awarded $102,969.74 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Taper Lock Credit Union v. Lee G. Wesley. Plaintiff awarded $7,277.48 by default, plus court costs.
• U.S. Bank/NA, formerly known as First Bank/NA, v. Benjamin J. and Sheryl A. Keller. Plaintiff awarded $40,311.46 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• James W. and Brenda Houtz v. Michael J. Bunner and Bee Lines Inc.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank v. James C. Rice and Angela A. Rice Trusty.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Lon D. and Mary Ellen White.
• Rebecca A. Caudill v. Waste Management of Indiana and Patrick E. Lambert.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co., as subrogee of James J. and Joan F. Babbitt, v. Donna J. Schrock and Goshen Sash and Door.
• Sondra K. and Melvin Connolly v. Darlene B. Lyke.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dana S. and George Allen Call. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Aug. 21.
• Betsy J. and Tony D. Palmer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. Aug. 22.
• Dorene R. and Ricky G. Montel. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $400 per month in child support. Aug. 22.
• Timothy J. and Rayna L. Bammel. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $200 per month in child support. Aug. 22.
• Rebecca M. and Eldon Long. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $55 per week in child support. Aug. 22.
• Brad I. and Kerri Bibler. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $138 per week in child support. Aug. 23.
• Tammy and Shane A. Nickerson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $38 per week in child support. Aug. 23.
• Charity S. and Michael E. Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Aug. 23.
• Sarah J. (former name Kenney restored) and Dave Hall. Aug. 23.
• Deanna D. (former name Collins restored) and Mario N. Patino. Aug. 23.
• Douglas and Tina T. Sarasin. Aug. 26.
• Joellen Corinne and Patrick David John Parker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $64 per week in child support. Aug. 26.
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 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.
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.
• Robert Jansma, 1612 Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,795. Debts: $19,833.
• David Pursifull, 2555 Ind. 110E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $70,150. Debts: $286,143.
• John and Hattie Suton, 31 EMS B49 Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $153,150. Debts: $170,628.
• Louise Wright, 5908 Redbird Lane, Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $400. Debts: $31,755. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Shawn William Adams, 24, and Ashley Dawn Baker, 18, both of East Walnut Street, Claypool.
• Paul Michael Austin, 29, and Montgomery Mae Ann Richard, 24, both of West Jefferson Street, Warsaw.
• Billy Laurence Baldridge, 29, and Sichan Um, 23, both of North Grant Street, Warsaw.
• James C. Blair, 32, and Penny Sue Konkle, 45, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Jon Headington Grumme, 26, and Kassidy Renee Biddle, 22, both of East Cassandra Drive, Syracuse.
• Christopher Jason Hale, 29, and Christy Dawn Odgen, 27, both of East Heritage Drive, Pierceton.
• Brett Matthew Harker, 33, Nicholls, Ga., and Erika Anne Martin, 25, East Koher Road, Syracuse.
• James J. Hileman, 68, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Vickie E. Griffith, 45, East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Neil Edward Hodges, 24, East Carol Street, Syracuse, and Megan Farland Sherrard, 24, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton.
• Jeffery Alan Krotke, 29, and Tiffany Joyce Ross, 23, both of South CR 425W, Silver Lake.
• Larry E. Ladd, 51, Behlman Drive, Warsaw, and Sandra E. Hann, 44, East CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Chad Franklin Layman, 23, and Amber Nicole Patton, 22, both of Railside Drive, Warsaw.
• Brent Allen Long, 20, CR 550E, Rochester, and Janel Eileen Shepherd, 19, West Walnut Street, Silver Lake.
• Mark Robert Smith, 27, Naperville, Ill., and Tara Marie Creighton, 27, East Muirfield Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Julie L. Frantz v. Roy D. Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Doris A. Stahly v. Jeff and Marsha Gurd. Plaintiff awarded $713.29.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather M. Reese, $1,468.58; Kristie Jean Sutton, $2,675.18; Amber L. and Ricky Mulldune, $1,374.94; Patsy Howard, $1,085.85; Jeff Short, $194.40; Peggy F. Copeland Morgan, $763.96; Kelly J. Newsome, $919.33; Jesse James and Justine Megething, $262; Jack Leroy Roatcap, $445.44; Jennifer Keaffaber, $752.65;
Also, Gretchen Cobbs, $582.35; Cathy Januc, $405.89; Kevin E. McGuire, $256.33; Christopher Walter, $116.75; Roger D. and Debra K. Gerber, $1,073.82; Michael Dewayne and Deborah J. Smith, $2,306.77; and Cathy A. Bowles, $516.81.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shannon Crane, $1,100.95, and Luis Bocanegra, $984.66.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Delbert Surfus, $246.31; Toni A. Ryall, $275.55; Nicole Kyle, $283.05; Scott and Johanna Kelsey, $171.49; Robert A. and Becky Fleenor, $312.68; Anthony Conley, $1,479.60; and Michael J. and Brenda Baker, $1,294.96.
• Stephen F. Collins v. Willie G. Harris. Plaintiff awarded $314.
• One Call Water Inc. v. Dennis L. and Dora Pinkerton. Plaintiff awarded $1,569.75.
• Richard W. and Debra J. King v. Sherry Cole. Plaintiffs awarded $625.
• Rockhill Pinnick LLP awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pete Radcliffe, $1,097.79, and Jennifer Dillon, $794.11.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Aaron Dobbs, $244; Jessica Mullins, $595; Robert Landrum, $1,130; John Smith, $235; Mark Burns, $1,000; Robert and Teresa L. Sprague, $2,265; Khrystal Leasure, $447; and Susan Watkins, $755.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lonny D. Hodges, $374.67; Maximo P. and Wendy Ybarra, $1,157.33; Aaron M. and Amanda Fear, $922.67; Shane P. Watson, $790.28; Abbie L. Pifer, $856; Karah L. Nash, $1,287.73; Krista S. Brumbaugh, $282.67; David G. and Kelly I. Morgan, $329.33; Barbara J. and Ron Fuleki, $737.33; Luke T. Harvey, $417.33; Jessica C. and Daniel Thornburg, $349.33; and Mark Blankenship, $201.33.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mistie Beach, $337.28, and Anthony and Teresa Monce, $1,115.28.
• Timothy W. Harman v. Mary Ann Wood. Plaintiff awarded $1,054.04.
• Fairway Drive Developers v. Kirk Alan Hunsberger. Plaintiff awarded $2,040.
• Hostetler Door Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction. Plaintiff awarded $2,989.17.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brian Kersey, $1,372.07; Michael McKee, $2,620.94; Peggi S. Lisenbee, $2,543.04; Mark Bagley and Tamara Kahler, $3,000; Walter and Kandi Slone, $2,931.24; and Dennis E. Spivey, $2,281.13.
• Deardorf Property Management v. Laura Castro and Virginia Erb. Plaintiff awarded $1,257.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. David J. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $2,264.35.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Alvin W. Prater, $1,746.34; Linda P. Pennington, $693.58; Danny J. and Julie Manges, $545.18; Robert G. Manuel, $162.31; Mark Martinez, $281.17; James M. Method, $179.52; Carson R. May, $241.96; Jesse J. and Justine Megething, $298.85; James E. Miller, $253.95; Christina K. Monroe, $201.42;
Also, Jessica L. and Paul R. Mullins, $321.59; Timothy R. Mullins, $241.45; Donna L. Noe, $421.12; Janet Ong, $134.25; Eva L. Ratcliff, $145.65; Debora L. Smith, $121.17; and Penny Norris, $913.45.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Daniel D. Schuh and Rex L. Parrett. Plaintiff awarded $1,986.19.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Aaron L. Weimer. Plaintiff awarded $928.54.
• Jones Hardware Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa Mikel, $600, and Danielle Hickman, $540.41.
• Leroy C. Lindstrom v. Connie Arndt. Plaintiff awarded $745.
• Village Mobile Home Park v. Fred Rosbrugh. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Holly Leckrone, $79; Penny Railsback, $91; Nikki R. Whitehurst, $91; Susan Patrick, $89; Kathy Emmons, $99; Maggie Smiley, $73; Eileen Morris, $99; and Scott S. and Mary Jo Shaske, $91.
• Michelle Blocker v. Paul Mallery. Plaintiff awarded $694.80.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joseph J. and Joanne Bradley, $1,541.38; Richard A. Wolfe, $1,598.60; Chrissy L. Tanner, $668.62; Anthony M. and Darla Carus, $1,430.79; John W. and Janet L. Ong, $2,377.49; Ben A. and Mary A. Miller, $673.34; Ronald L. and Barbara Ashby, $2,185.16; Phillip J. and Misty D. Warren, $404.89; Laura M. Blair, $1,558.48; Charles E. Johnson, $378.16;
Also, Bradley James Oberlin, $568.53; Jim Marsillett, $609.32; Dawn J. Hampton, $2,150.33; Joseph Benjamin Williams, $464.39; Amy M. Mullins, $1,759.04; Patricia Salazar, $1,165.51; Gladys Dalene Cox, $493.06; Jamie S. McClone and Wendy M. Dawson McClone, $2,033.72; Elvia Ortiz, $1,554.40; Richard Mackensworth, $898.81; Jeffery D. Oswalt, $583.62; and Wayne R. Stidams, $997.26.
• Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co. v. Doug Fansil. Plaintiff awarded $1,760.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Barry B. and Lisa Lipply, $1,973.20, and Adrianne Dillard, $1,016.75.
• David Barboza v. Sergienko Stanislav. Plaintiff awarded $2,629.03.
• Mike Stevens v. Mike and Gayle Harris. Plaintiff awarded $2,720.96.
• Shamrock Village v. Michael Ginter and Valentina Duff. Plaintiff awarded $381.96.
• Amber Zollinger v. Jem Motor Car Co. Plaintiff awarded title to motor vehicle.
• Dianne L. Plummer v. Dawn Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $1,410.
• Ted D. Eherenman v. Judy A. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $275.
• Kimm's Food Mart v. Swartz Brothers Construction. Plaintiff awarded $1,168.89.
• Mavis L. Whitehead v. Jeff and Carrie Gaff. Plaintiff awarded $82.53.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. v. Brian Scrivens. Plaintiff awarded $227.05.
• Green & Cates v. Kory Brown. Plaintiff awarded $349.80.
• Robert Louis Hubert v. Matthew Dilley. Plaintiff awarded $619.
• The Car Co. v. Kim K. Boocher. Plaintiff awarded $294.95.
• Reed & Earhart v. Ann Marek. Plaintiff awarded $77.35.
• James T. King v. Tracy Garber and Gary Miller. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• The Collection Co. v. Steven E. Hively. Plaintiff awarded $82.50.
• United Recovery Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Annette and Kenneth Burnworth, $2,939.45; Annette Burnworth, $1,214.80; and Elmon J. Bays, $254.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Katie Krontz. Plaintiff awarded $1,058.
• Smith Tire Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction. Plaintiff awarded $377.25.
• Tippecanoe Lake Country Club v. Patrick Boylen. Plaintiff awarded $958.42.
• Robert Searer v. James Salyer. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• Frauhiger Realty LLC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles and Janelle Poe, $500, and Christina and Cecil Meade, $1,476.88.
• David C. Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Belinda Pruitt, $756, and Michael Miller, $1,197.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in July were Saul Salgado, 19, Warsaw; Gregory S. Abbs, 18, Syracuse; Erin R. Hough, 19, Syracuse; Ronald E. Rodriguez, 24, Warsaw; Jason A. Robbins, 23, Warsaw; and Maria C. Herrera, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Brittany M. Wihebrink, 16, Warsaw; Lon S. Yaney, 21, Pierceton; Gregory R. Pennington, 29, Warsaw; and Heather E. Stepanek, 21, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in June were Joshua F. Sohar, 24, Syracuse, and Jarrod S. Childers, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in May was Donald R. Stogsdill, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Scott A. Allen, 19, Syracuse.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in July was Ronnie W. Adams Jr., 18, Claypool.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in July were Tracie M. Willis, 30, Leesburg, and Natalie K. Eisaman, 22, Warsaw.
Operating A Motorized Bicycle Without Wearing Eye Protection - Fined $7 in July was Allen C. Harper, 15, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Lary D. Cochran, 38, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Roger S. Cooper, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Shawn W. Sapp, 23, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March was Harrold R. Craft, 35, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Terry C. Click, 37, Nappanee.
Parking In An Unauthorized Area - Fined $7 in July was Glenn Mullet, 28, Warsaw.
Exceeding Nighttime Speed Limit - Fined $7 in July was Travis L. Vanover, 27, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Richard S. Martin, 28, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Furney, 19, Cromwell; Crystel L. Hamilton, 26, Pierceton; Aaron Predester Jr., 21, Atwood; Saul Soto, 24, North Manchester; and Tommy L. Roberts Jr., 26, Tippecanoe.
Fined $20 in May were Scott U. Slusser, 33, Syracuse, and Simon Hernandez, 17, Milford.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in May was Lisa M. Castro, 21, Milford.
Fined $25 in March was Kevin R. Miller, 39, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Kasey D. Larue, East CR 650S, Pierceton, $6,918.46, and Kyle Herendeen, East Old Colony Road, Warsaw, $6,004.
• Ulrike King v. Robert D. Wayman, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage to property from water leak in leased apartment and loss of property retained by defendant.
• Mark and Diana Minatel v. D&D Signature Homes Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Pamela M. Kause, East CR 250S, Warsaw, $2,657.20, and Christina Boswell, $7,164.37.
• Calvary Investments, LLC, as assignee of Chase Manhattan Bank, v. Margurite Carlson, Morton Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,134.02 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Green & Cates v. Deborah J. Stachowiak Hardesty, South CR 1100W, Larwill. Plaintiff seeks $1,863 due on account, plus court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Joel and Daniel L. Schuh, Crescent Drive, Warsaw, and Progressive Specialty Insurance Co., Mishawaka. Plaintiff seeks $6,738.31 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Norma Bills, East CR 1050N, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $6,551.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beauchamp & McSpadden v. Woody Everly & Sons Inc. and Woody and Patricia Everly, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,115.81 due on promissory note, plus interest, $15,023.16 in attorney fees and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Wabash County.
• Elizabeth Cramer, as parent and next friend of her minor children, Cory, Joel and Kyle Cramer, v. Bogue Enterprises Inc., Gabriel and Ray Bogue and Lynn Elevator Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 22, 2002, automobile accident on U.S. 30 in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Monty A. and Sandra Zorn, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,484.60 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Terry Roush II, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,390.36 due on contract.
• Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board v. Max T. Hebel, North Johnson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,565 due on installment note, plus court costs.
• State of Indiana v. Anthony Wimsatt, West CR 250S, Warsaw, Plaintiff seeks recovery of $1,066 in unemployment benefits paid when Wimsatt was ineligible to receive them. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Harrison
Pauline M. Harrison, Kosciusko County, and Sherlock Harrison Sr., Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 1, 2000, and separated Aug. 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Johnson
Paula J. and Doug Johnson, West CR 225N, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 16, 1985, and separated Aug. 1, 2002. There are four 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. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Melissa L. Hall, $5,850.44, and Ana Silvestre, $6,232.75.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Larry R. Case. Plaintiff awarded $6,834.09 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. James and Christina Benefiel. Plaintiff awarded $12,623.74 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• William S. and Linda L. Reynolds v. Regina M. Hall and Robert Wulliman.
• Wells Fargo Bank v. D&B Holdings, LLC; Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corp.; Jerry Reiff, doing business as Reiff Construction.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State of Indiana v. Keith D. Stevens, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks recovery of $891 in unemployment benefits paid when Stevens was ineligible to receive them. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Betty Jean Sult, South CR 600E, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $97,712.46 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.
• Perry L. Hastings v. Jay Petroleum Inc., Portland. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 17, 2001, fall inside the convenience store owned by the defendant at U.S. 30 and Ind. 13 in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Northwestern National Casualty v. James W. and Ester Lucas, South Franklin Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $6,493.32 as paid to insured claimant, Melissa D. Welcher, after an Aug. 25, 2000, automobile accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. III v. Kevin A. and Rebecca Enyeart, North Webster; National Lending Center Inc.; and Teachers Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $127,141.04 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.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. v. Trevor Griffith, doing business as L&G Construction, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $16,343.67 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Unifund CCR Partners, as assignee of Providian National Bank, v. Nancy S. Ladd, EMS W28 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $1,480.35 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc. v. Manta Projection Systems and Eduard Fianta, both of the Czech Republic. Plaintiff seeks an order that the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, a division of the American Arbitration Association, known as the IAAA, accept jurisdiction to hear and resolve the international trade dispute between the parties.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor to North American Mortgage Co., v. Justin F. and Christi K. Plank, Effie Mae Street, North Webster, and the unknown occupants at that residence. Plaintiff seeks $161,753.11 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.
• Zimmer Inc. v. Daniel J. Krupp, East CR 350N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks a protective order barring Krupp from disclosing confidential, proprietary and trade secret information.
Marriage Dissolutions
Boggs
Bernadene K. and Tony L. Boggs, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 2, 1985, and separated Aug. 21, 2002. There are two minor children.
Dubbs
Bobby R. Combs-Dubbs, Winona Beach Drive, and William L. Dubbs, North Colfax Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 31, 1999, and separated Jan. 3, 2002. There are four minor children.
Lopez/Fuentes
Maria A. Lopez, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Jose J. Fuentes, Goshen. They were married May 18, 1996, and separated May 28, 2002. There is one minor child.
Mast
Robyn Mast, Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, and Robert Mast Jr., Warsaw. They were married March 1, 2001, and separated Aug. 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
McGuire
Carrie A. and Keith McGuire, West Woodland Hills Drive North, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 5, 1995, and separated Aug. 4, 2002. There are no minor children.
Miller
Darin Miller, North Webster, and DiAnne Miller, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 22, 1985, and separated Aug. 13, 2002. There are three minor children.
Stouder
Sherri Stouder, South CR 1200W, Akron, and Craig R. Stouder, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married May 23, 1992, and separated July 30, 2002. There are two minor children.
Veach
Kimberly Veach, West Section Street, Milford, and Randy Veach, Milford. They were married July 20, 1996, and separated July 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana v. Mark and Janet Douglas. Plaintiff awarded $49,251.06 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court cost and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• UMB USA v. Tonya C. Krider. Plaintiff awarded $4,614.84 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• OSI Portfolio Services Inc. v. Steven A. Raczkowski. Plaintiff awarded $2,716.05 by default, plus interest and court cost.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Yolanda M. Polston, EquiCredit Corp. of America and Providian National Bank. Plaintiff awarded $102,969.74 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Taper Lock Credit Union v. Lee G. Wesley. Plaintiff awarded $7,277.48 by default, plus court costs.
• U.S. Bank/NA, formerly known as First Bank/NA, v. Benjamin J. and Sheryl A. Keller. Plaintiff awarded $40,311.46 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• James W. and Brenda Houtz v. Michael J. Bunner and Bee Lines Inc.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank v. James C. Rice and Angela A. Rice Trusty.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Lon D. and Mary Ellen White.
• Rebecca A. Caudill v. Waste Management of Indiana and Patrick E. Lambert.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co., as subrogee of James J. and Joan F. Babbitt, v. Donna J. Schrock and Goshen Sash and Door.
• Sondra K. and Melvin Connolly v. Darlene B. Lyke.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dana S. and George Allen Call. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Aug. 21.
• Betsy J. and Tony D. Palmer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. Aug. 22.
• Dorene R. and Ricky G. Montel. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $400 per month in child support. Aug. 22.
• Timothy J. and Rayna L. Bammel. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $200 per month in child support. Aug. 22.
• Rebecca M. and Eldon Long. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $55 per week in child support. Aug. 22.
• Brad I. and Kerri Bibler. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $138 per week in child support. Aug. 23.
• Tammy and Shane A. Nickerson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $38 per week in child support. Aug. 23.
• Charity S. and Michael E. Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Aug. 23.
• Sarah J. (former name Kenney restored) and Dave Hall. Aug. 23.
• Deanna D. (former name Collins restored) and Mario N. Patino. Aug. 23.
• Douglas and Tina T. Sarasin. Aug. 26.
• Joellen Corinne and Patrick David John Parker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $64 per week in child support. Aug. 26.
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 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.
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.
• Robert Jansma, 1612 Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,795. Debts: $19,833.
• David Pursifull, 2555 Ind. 110E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $70,150. Debts: $286,143.
• John and Hattie Suton, 31 EMS B49 Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $153,150. Debts: $170,628.
• Louise Wright, 5908 Redbird Lane, Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $400. Debts: $31,755. [[In-content Ad]]
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