Times-Union Court News 09-09-1997
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:
• Michael Eugene Minnick Jr., 24, East Washington Street, Syracuse, and Colleen Marie Godfrey, 29, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• James Kenneth Cleland Jr., 25, Chicago, Ill., and Andrea Kelly Collier, 26, Country Club Lane, Warsaw.
• Patrick L. Waggoner, 31, and Robin R. Randolph, 31, both of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• Glenn Charles McCreary, 26, and Katrina Eugenia Tendziegloski, 28, both of North CR 675E, North Webster.
• Norman Lee McCord, 40, and Pamela Sue Slone, 30, both of West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Robert Martin Brunson, 23, and Michelle Rene Colt, 21, both of East CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Chancy Dwight Schmucker, 20, and Lisa Marie Rose, 18, both of Pierceton.
• Andrew Scott Dunithan, 24, and Angela Jean Magiera, 22, both of North CR 375E, Warsaw.
• Rocky L. Lozano, 36, and LuAnne Nelson, 31, both of West Corly Lane, Silver Lake.
• Benjamin Todd Myers, 18, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Erin Micheal Cook, 18, Brownstown.
• Stephen Scott Clampitt, 28 EMS C19 Lane, Warsaw,and Tosha Christene Marshall, 21, East CR 700S, Claypool.
• Joseph Scott Merrill, 22, North Bridle Court, Syracuse, and Teresa Kay Wenger, 22, Syracuse.
• Thomas Ray Varney, 19, and Tiffany Sue Hively, 18, both of Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Darin L. Wolken, 29, and Karen R. Harper, 31, both of East Hiawatha Road, Cromwell.
• Thomas Mason Tuttle II, 32, East Fairway Court, Syracuse, and Holly Harris Tait, 34, Indianapolis.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Noble Lee and Bobbie Pulsipher, $2,583.84; Angie H. Goings, $1,969.83; Andrew and Carla Lester, $2,305.71; and Jessie L. and Rebecca Miller, $1,292.03.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Kay Porter and Corey Yohe. Plaintiff awarded $1,395.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Starla R. Minder, $545.73; Randall M. Kensell, $424.29; and Robert L. Casey, $477.23.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Stamper, $335.23, and Teresa Rosenquist, $51.81.
• Kim Frauhiger vs. Andrew and Carla Lester. Plaintiff awarded $1,956.87.
• Vicki Hogan vs. Richard L. Boyd and Darcy L. Sanders. Plaintiff awarded $81.08.
• Diane S. Warren vs. Lisa M. Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $463.29.
• Mentone Agri-Center vs. Steve Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $430.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Barry L. and Carolyn G. Sapp, $279.20; Debra Tackitt, $101; Joan M. Fitzpatrick-Evans, $131.20; Angela Method, $364.24; Billy E. McNeely, $165.47; Leela D. Farmer, $216; and Melody Collett, $366.50.
• Grange Insurance Co. vs. Rolando Andrade. Plaintiff awarded $1,050.
• McKenzie Check Advance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Scott Huffer, $214.50; Susan Burkett, $178.50; and Bobbie Slone, $207.50.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in August was Ronald C. Stoll, 51, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in August was Lisa M. Skiles, 40, South Whitley.
Fined $27 in July were Randall C. Smith, 23, Syracuse; Charlene L. Hurley, 29, Warsaw; and Chad E. Mollencupp, 24, North Manchester.
Find $27 in June was Darrell B. Ruch, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Cameron W. Price, 18, Pierceton; James C. Farner, 26, Claypool; and Pamela S. Waugh, 49, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in July were Adam D. Stephens, 19, Warsaw, and Richard E. Green, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7.50 in December was Jonathan D. Dunfee, 23, Atwood.
Fined $7 in August was Robert R. Gubbine, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in July was Robert E. Firestone, 55, Silver Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in August was Marino Cacahua, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in August was Mark A. Prater, 36, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Stephen E. Roberts, 19, North Manchester.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Gordon F. Petty, 41, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in August was William J. Schrader, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August was Amy M. Warren, 22, Claypool.
Violation Of Child Restraint Law - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Amy R. England, 26, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Brandon L. Nickell, 23, Mentone.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in August was Jason W. Elijah, 23, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May was Mary A. Hernandez, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September 1996 was Mark E. Blankenship, 27, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Kyle J. Gilbertson, 22, Warsaw.
Speeding - Fined $12 in April was Jill K. Fletcher, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in September 1996 was Brenda K. Farmer, 33, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Erica J. Wrightsman, 17, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Alfonso Ramos, 17, Warsaw; Walter Blackburn, 51, Warsaw; Leonard V. Osborn, 80, Leesburg; Delbert Bolen, 50, Claypool; Jessica L. Collins, 24, Warsaw; Adadean Morrison, 53, Claypool; Claude D. Clark, 20, Warsaw; Sergio E. Rico, 25, Winona Lake; and William S. Pietrzak, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Matthew L. Guiff, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Howard E. Johnson, 59, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in October against Sherylyn D. Obacz, 39, Cromwell.
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 1996) Suzanne M. Fortress, 40, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank vs. Kathryn J. Carey, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,697.46 due on promissory note plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and attorney fees.
• Murray G. Rhodes vs. Blake F. and Debbie J. Neeley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $14,960.26 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Charles E. and Lorranda H. Shepherd, West Market Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,096.84 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Roger Morrow) vs. Donald E. Kuhn, South CR 600W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,002.47 as paid to insured claimant, Morrow, after a July 13, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 700S and 600W. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Linda Cardarelli vs. James Hale, doing business as J&G & Sons Painting Co., Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,500 in each of two counts for breach of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Grand Rapids Sash & Door Inc. vs. American Home Centers Inc., Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,365.34 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Chris A. Pruitt, Ind. 13, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $816.75 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank, formerly known as First Deposit National Credit Card Bank, vs. James L. LaTour, West Carroll Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account, plus court costs.
• Fredrick S. and Mary Jane Kazuk vs. Dane R. Ronk, East CR 225S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 23, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 25 and Ford Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Ransbottom Landfill, Ransbottom Excavating Inc., Ransbottom Roll-Off Services Inc., and Dan and David Ransbottom vs. GDC Environmental Services Inc., Lafayette. Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment voiding the agreement, noting that GDC is not entitled to a commission after the term of the agreement on any sale of the newly listed property, and that the commission applies only to the sale of the originally listed property. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Troy W. Glant, West CR 700N, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $4,500.53 due on loan, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Long
Wendy Long, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Kenneth L. Long, West CR 600S, Mentone. They were married Sept. 10, 1988, and separated Aug. 10, 1997. There are two minor children.
Cripe
Barbara L. Cripe, North Green Avenue, Syracuse, and Timothy D. Cripe, East Circle Drive, Syracuse. They were married Jan. 19, 1980, and separated Aug. 13, 1997. There are two minor children.
Aderman
Susan Marguerite and Richard Lee Aderman, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. They were married Dec. 20, 1980, and separated Aug. 28, 1997. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank vs. Coral G. Wilkinson, also known as Coral G. Amspaugh. Plaintiff awarded $44,032.42, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Harry J. and Gertrude Trojanowsi vs. Catherine M. Craft. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Shawn P. Swiger and Wava Charise (former name Markin restored). Sept. 2.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• George Klinger vs. Don Light, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw, and Lyle Butt, South CR 900W, Akron. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate, with sale and distribution of the proceeds according to interests of parties, plus attorney fees.
• Eric L., Billy R. and Alicia Crum vs. Heath Brian Allen, Kech Street, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 20, 1994, auto accident on CR 600W. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
n Paul R. and Shirley Glee Creager vs. Sonia Brincefield and David R. Hall, both of Ind. 14E, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries suffered by Paul Creager in an Aug. 24, 1995, fall on defendants' property while delivering their mail. Plaintiffs also request a trial by jury.
• Keybank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank, formerly known as Ameritrust National Bank/Michiana, vs. Lawrence G. and Kathleen M. Boyts, North CR 750E, Syracuse, and Tri-State Telecommunications, doing business as Tri-Tel Communications, Portage. Plaintiff seeks $100,129.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees, and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Mark R. and Janice K. DeGroff, North Goldilocks Lane, Cromwell, and Transamerica Financial Service, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $75,898.99 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees, and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Troy M. Simonsen, Teachers Credit Union, First National Bank of Warsaw; and Judith Marie Simonsen. Plaintiff seeks $55,876.46 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred, court costs; $3,000 in attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Progressive Insurance of, as subrogee of Jan Weaver, vs. Jason J. Waddle, East Market Street, Pierceton; Kevin M. Hall, Ind. 13S, Pierceton; and Jack Leek. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting to a vehicle of which defendants took unauthorized control. The vehicle was involved in an accident on CR 750E, north of CR 500S. Plaintiff also seeks treble damage, attorney fees and court costs.
• Chad Zartman, doing business as DU Auto Sales, vs. Sam Whitaker. Plaintiff seeks possession of vehicle allegedly wrongfully detained or, in the alternative, $9,500, plus interest, court costs and treble damages.
• Rosa Garcia vs. Saundra Hoagland Greeley, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $20,785.06 due on real estate contract, plus court costs.
• Lorna L. Klein vs. Lake City Bank. Plaintiff seeks the court to declare her the beneficiary of Christopher L. Klein for the purpose of receiving designated insurance benefits, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Name Change
• Thomas Garnier LaSalle and Ruth Ellen LaSalle, EMS T34 Lane, Leesburg, seek to change the name of their minor child from Katelin LaSalle to Katelin Marie LaSalle.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hendrixson
Robert and Michele Hendrixson, Kosciusko County. They were married Nov. 16, 1985, and separated July 3, 1997. There are no minor children.
Holt
Kristina L. Holt, East CR 900S, Claypool, and Stephen J. Holt, North CR 375E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 20, 1990, and separated Aug. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
Montgomery
Kimberly Montgomery ,East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Matthew Montgomery, Hueysville, Ky. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated July 11, 1997. There are no minor children.
Leiter
Dwayne J. Leiter, South Beaver Dam Road Claypool, and Heather R. Leiter, Ind. 19S, Akron. They were married Aug. 10, 1996, and separated July 7, 1997. There are no minor children.
Moody
Patricia Ann Moody, North CR 250E, Milford, and Scott Allen Moody, North Union Street, Warsaw. They were married July 22, 1996, and separated July 4, 1997. There is one minor child.
Redinger
Patti L. Redinger, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Harley M. Redinger, East Clay Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 27, 1993, and separated Aug. 28, 1997. There are no minor children.
Bowling
Sam A. and Rose M. Bowling, Ind. 13N, Pierceton.They were married Sept. 13, 1974, and separated Aug. 20, 1997. There is one minor child.
Shreve
Dennis Ray Shreve, Syracuse, and Vicki J. Shreve, Kosciusko County. They were married Feb. 8, 1975, and separated July 23, 1997. There is one minor child
Runyon
Tracey L. Runyon, West CR 700S, Mentone, and Roger L. Runyon, Hollywood Fla. They were married Jan. 12, 1995, and separated Jan. 16, 1997. There are no minor children.
Huffer
Vicky Huffer, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse, and Scott Huffer, address unknown. They were married Aug. 8, 1996, and separated July 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Jones
Lori B. Jones, East Eastridge Drive, Warsaw, and Bobby G. Jones, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 1986, and separated Aug. 25, 1997. There are two minor children.
Flory
Lewis E. Flory, West Swick Road, Claypool, and Carol Ann Flory, East 18B Road, Tippecanoe. They were married Dec. 6, 1959, and separated April 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Willard
Lisa A. Willard, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and David B. Willard, East South Barbee Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 23, 1988, and separated July 31, 1997. There are two minor children.
Lewallen
Dennis A. Lewallen, North First Street, Warsaw, and Connie Jo Lewallen, address unknown. They were married June 25, 1983, and separated July 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Hall & Marose Insurance Inc. vs. Bob Grindle, doing business as Grindle Trucking and Grindle Truck Sales. Plaintiff awarded $19,210.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Linda Lou Hensley vs. Bill Harding and Patricia Knox, also known as Patricia Knox Hardy. Plaintiff awarded $3,300 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kerlin Bus Sales and Leasing Inc. vs. Kerlin Motor Co. Inc. Judgment entered in favor of defendant, with plaintiff taking nothing by its complaint. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., successor-in-interest to Security Pacific Housing Services, vs. Albert Crawford. Plaintiff awarded possession of manufactured home.
• Midfirst Bank vs. G. Thorpe and Karen Suzann Mitchell and Commercial Credit Loans Inc. Plaintiff awarded $131,838.20, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Michael B. Bumgardner's request to change his minor child's name from Kelsey Ann Sherman-Bumgardner to Kelsey Ann Bumgardner is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Tara Barnett, individually, and Pamela Barnett, as natural parent and guardian of Tara Barnett, vs. Rachel R. Gigous.
• Jane Berry vs. Jennifer and Larry E. Teghtmeyer and Larry Teghtmeyer Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Robert Howatt.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Josaun Lavel (former name Powell restored) and Henry Ford. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 17.
• Cheryl L. and Peter P. Marshall. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $105 per week in child support. Aug. 22.
• Deborah A. and Mark A. Mayhew. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. Aug. 27.
• Lonnie D. Coffing and Zelpha M. (former name Beyer restored). Aug. 27.
• Candy Jo and Jerry Lee Johnson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Aug. 28.
• Todd C. and Maria A. Custer. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Aug. 28.
• Richard L. and Debbie McKey Collins. Aug. 28.
• Michael D. and Natalie G. Henry. Father awarded custody of two and mother awarded custody of three of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. Aug. 28.
• Jeanna and Matthew Powell. Custody of couple's minor child and determination of support to be decided at a later hearing. Aug. 29.
• Linda Louise and Edward Richard Schafer. Aug. 29.
• Elizabeth Heiman-McMillan and Gordon McMillan. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Aug. 29.
• Cindi R. and Richard V. Hershberger. Sept. 2.
• Annette Kay and James Lee Coplin. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $123 per week in child support. Sept. 3.
• Tracy L. (former name Current restored) and Terry L. Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 4. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Michael Eugene Minnick Jr., 24, East Washington Street, Syracuse, and Colleen Marie Godfrey, 29, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• James Kenneth Cleland Jr., 25, Chicago, Ill., and Andrea Kelly Collier, 26, Country Club Lane, Warsaw.
• Patrick L. Waggoner, 31, and Robin R. Randolph, 31, both of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• Glenn Charles McCreary, 26, and Katrina Eugenia Tendziegloski, 28, both of North CR 675E, North Webster.
• Norman Lee McCord, 40, and Pamela Sue Slone, 30, both of West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Robert Martin Brunson, 23, and Michelle Rene Colt, 21, both of East CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Chancy Dwight Schmucker, 20, and Lisa Marie Rose, 18, both of Pierceton.
• Andrew Scott Dunithan, 24, and Angela Jean Magiera, 22, both of North CR 375E, Warsaw.
• Rocky L. Lozano, 36, and LuAnne Nelson, 31, both of West Corly Lane, Silver Lake.
• Benjamin Todd Myers, 18, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Erin Micheal Cook, 18, Brownstown.
• Stephen Scott Clampitt, 28 EMS C19 Lane, Warsaw,and Tosha Christene Marshall, 21, East CR 700S, Claypool.
• Joseph Scott Merrill, 22, North Bridle Court, Syracuse, and Teresa Kay Wenger, 22, Syracuse.
• Thomas Ray Varney, 19, and Tiffany Sue Hively, 18, both of Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Darin L. Wolken, 29, and Karen R. Harper, 31, both of East Hiawatha Road, Cromwell.
• Thomas Mason Tuttle II, 32, East Fairway Court, Syracuse, and Holly Harris Tait, 34, Indianapolis.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Noble Lee and Bobbie Pulsipher, $2,583.84; Angie H. Goings, $1,969.83; Andrew and Carla Lester, $2,305.71; and Jessie L. and Rebecca Miller, $1,292.03.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Kay Porter and Corey Yohe. Plaintiff awarded $1,395.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Starla R. Minder, $545.73; Randall M. Kensell, $424.29; and Robert L. Casey, $477.23.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Stamper, $335.23, and Teresa Rosenquist, $51.81.
• Kim Frauhiger vs. Andrew and Carla Lester. Plaintiff awarded $1,956.87.
• Vicki Hogan vs. Richard L. Boyd and Darcy L. Sanders. Plaintiff awarded $81.08.
• Diane S. Warren vs. Lisa M. Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $463.29.
• Mentone Agri-Center vs. Steve Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $430.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Barry L. and Carolyn G. Sapp, $279.20; Debra Tackitt, $101; Joan M. Fitzpatrick-Evans, $131.20; Angela Method, $364.24; Billy E. McNeely, $165.47; Leela D. Farmer, $216; and Melody Collett, $366.50.
• Grange Insurance Co. vs. Rolando Andrade. Plaintiff awarded $1,050.
• McKenzie Check Advance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Scott Huffer, $214.50; Susan Burkett, $178.50; and Bobbie Slone, $207.50.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in August was Ronald C. Stoll, 51, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in August was Lisa M. Skiles, 40, South Whitley.
Fined $27 in July were Randall C. Smith, 23, Syracuse; Charlene L. Hurley, 29, Warsaw; and Chad E. Mollencupp, 24, North Manchester.
Find $27 in June was Darrell B. Ruch, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Cameron W. Price, 18, Pierceton; James C. Farner, 26, Claypool; and Pamela S. Waugh, 49, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in July were Adam D. Stephens, 19, Warsaw, and Richard E. Green, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7.50 in December was Jonathan D. Dunfee, 23, Atwood.
Fined $7 in August was Robert R. Gubbine, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in July was Robert E. Firestone, 55, Silver Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in August was Marino Cacahua, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in August was Mark A. Prater, 36, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Stephen E. Roberts, 19, North Manchester.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Gordon F. Petty, 41, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in August was William J. Schrader, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August was Amy M. Warren, 22, Claypool.
Violation Of Child Restraint Law - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Amy R. England, 26, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Brandon L. Nickell, 23, Mentone.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in August was Jason W. Elijah, 23, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May was Mary A. Hernandez, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September 1996 was Mark E. Blankenship, 27, Milford.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Kyle J. Gilbertson, 22, Warsaw.
Speeding - Fined $12 in April was Jill K. Fletcher, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in September 1996 was Brenda K. Farmer, 33, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Erica J. Wrightsman, 17, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Alfonso Ramos, 17, Warsaw; Walter Blackburn, 51, Warsaw; Leonard V. Osborn, 80, Leesburg; Delbert Bolen, 50, Claypool; Jessica L. Collins, 24, Warsaw; Adadean Morrison, 53, Claypool; Claude D. Clark, 20, Warsaw; Sergio E. Rico, 25, Winona Lake; and William S. Pietrzak, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Matthew L. Guiff, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Howard E. Johnson, 59, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in October against Sherylyn D. Obacz, 39, Cromwell.
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 1996) Suzanne M. Fortress, 40, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank vs. Kathryn J. Carey, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,697.46 due on promissory note plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and attorney fees.
• Murray G. Rhodes vs. Blake F. and Debbie J. Neeley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $14,960.26 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Charles E. and Lorranda H. Shepherd, West Market Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,096.84 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Roger Morrow) vs. Donald E. Kuhn, South CR 600W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,002.47 as paid to insured claimant, Morrow, after a July 13, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 700S and 600W. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Linda Cardarelli vs. James Hale, doing business as J&G & Sons Painting Co., Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,500 in each of two counts for breach of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Grand Rapids Sash & Door Inc. vs. American Home Centers Inc., Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,365.34 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Chris A. Pruitt, Ind. 13, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $816.75 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank, formerly known as First Deposit National Credit Card Bank, vs. James L. LaTour, West Carroll Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account, plus court costs.
• Fredrick S. and Mary Jane Kazuk vs. Dane R. Ronk, East CR 225S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 23, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 25 and Ford Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Ransbottom Landfill, Ransbottom Excavating Inc., Ransbottom Roll-Off Services Inc., and Dan and David Ransbottom vs. GDC Environmental Services Inc., Lafayette. Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment voiding the agreement, noting that GDC is not entitled to a commission after the term of the agreement on any sale of the newly listed property, and that the commission applies only to the sale of the originally listed property. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Troy W. Glant, West CR 700N, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $4,500.53 due on loan, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Long
Wendy Long, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Kenneth L. Long, West CR 600S, Mentone. They were married Sept. 10, 1988, and separated Aug. 10, 1997. There are two minor children.
Cripe
Barbara L. Cripe, North Green Avenue, Syracuse, and Timothy D. Cripe, East Circle Drive, Syracuse. They were married Jan. 19, 1980, and separated Aug. 13, 1997. There are two minor children.
Aderman
Susan Marguerite and Richard Lee Aderman, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. They were married Dec. 20, 1980, and separated Aug. 28, 1997. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank vs. Coral G. Wilkinson, also known as Coral G. Amspaugh. Plaintiff awarded $44,032.42, plus court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Harry J. and Gertrude Trojanowsi vs. Catherine M. Craft. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Shawn P. Swiger and Wava Charise (former name Markin restored). Sept. 2.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• George Klinger vs. Don Light, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw, and Lyle Butt, South CR 900W, Akron. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate, with sale and distribution of the proceeds according to interests of parties, plus attorney fees.
• Eric L., Billy R. and Alicia Crum vs. Heath Brian Allen, Kech Street, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 20, 1994, auto accident on CR 600W. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
n Paul R. and Shirley Glee Creager vs. Sonia Brincefield and David R. Hall, both of Ind. 14E, North Manchester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries suffered by Paul Creager in an Aug. 24, 1995, fall on defendants' property while delivering their mail. Plaintiffs also request a trial by jury.
• Keybank National Association, formerly known as Society National Bank, formerly known as Ameritrust National Bank/Michiana, vs. Lawrence G. and Kathleen M. Boyts, North CR 750E, Syracuse, and Tri-State Telecommunications, doing business as Tri-Tel Communications, Portage. Plaintiff seeks $100,129.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred, attorney fees, and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Mark R. and Janice K. DeGroff, North Goldilocks Lane, Cromwell, and Transamerica Financial Service, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $75,898.99 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees, and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Troy M. Simonsen, Teachers Credit Union, First National Bank of Warsaw; and Judith Marie Simonsen. Plaintiff seeks $55,876.46 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred, court costs; $3,000 in attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Progressive Insurance of, as subrogee of Jan Weaver, vs. Jason J. Waddle, East Market Street, Pierceton; Kevin M. Hall, Ind. 13S, Pierceton; and Jack Leek. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting to a vehicle of which defendants took unauthorized control. The vehicle was involved in an accident on CR 750E, north of CR 500S. Plaintiff also seeks treble damage, attorney fees and court costs.
• Chad Zartman, doing business as DU Auto Sales, vs. Sam Whitaker. Plaintiff seeks possession of vehicle allegedly wrongfully detained or, in the alternative, $9,500, plus interest, court costs and treble damages.
• Rosa Garcia vs. Saundra Hoagland Greeley, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $20,785.06 due on real estate contract, plus court costs.
• Lorna L. Klein vs. Lake City Bank. Plaintiff seeks the court to declare her the beneficiary of Christopher L. Klein for the purpose of receiving designated insurance benefits, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Name Change
• Thomas Garnier LaSalle and Ruth Ellen LaSalle, EMS T34 Lane, Leesburg, seek to change the name of their minor child from Katelin LaSalle to Katelin Marie LaSalle.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hendrixson
Robert and Michele Hendrixson, Kosciusko County. They were married Nov. 16, 1985, and separated July 3, 1997. There are no minor children.
Holt
Kristina L. Holt, East CR 900S, Claypool, and Stephen J. Holt, North CR 375E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 20, 1990, and separated Aug. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
Montgomery
Kimberly Montgomery ,East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, and Matthew Montgomery, Hueysville, Ky. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated July 11, 1997. There are no minor children.
Leiter
Dwayne J. Leiter, South Beaver Dam Road Claypool, and Heather R. Leiter, Ind. 19S, Akron. They were married Aug. 10, 1996, and separated July 7, 1997. There are no minor children.
Moody
Patricia Ann Moody, North CR 250E, Milford, and Scott Allen Moody, North Union Street, Warsaw. They were married July 22, 1996, and separated July 4, 1997. There is one minor child.
Redinger
Patti L. Redinger, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Harley M. Redinger, East Clay Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 27, 1993, and separated Aug. 28, 1997. There are no minor children.
Bowling
Sam A. and Rose M. Bowling, Ind. 13N, Pierceton.They were married Sept. 13, 1974, and separated Aug. 20, 1997. There is one minor child.
Shreve
Dennis Ray Shreve, Syracuse, and Vicki J. Shreve, Kosciusko County. They were married Feb. 8, 1975, and separated July 23, 1997. There is one minor child
Runyon
Tracey L. Runyon, West CR 700S, Mentone, and Roger L. Runyon, Hollywood Fla. They were married Jan. 12, 1995, and separated Jan. 16, 1997. There are no minor children.
Huffer
Vicky Huffer, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse, and Scott Huffer, address unknown. They were married Aug. 8, 1996, and separated July 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Jones
Lori B. Jones, East Eastridge Drive, Warsaw, and Bobby G. Jones, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 1986, and separated Aug. 25, 1997. There are two minor children.
Flory
Lewis E. Flory, West Swick Road, Claypool, and Carol Ann Flory, East 18B Road, Tippecanoe. They were married Dec. 6, 1959, and separated April 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Willard
Lisa A. Willard, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and David B. Willard, East South Barbee Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 23, 1988, and separated July 31, 1997. There are two minor children.
Lewallen
Dennis A. Lewallen, North First Street, Warsaw, and Connie Jo Lewallen, address unknown. They were married June 25, 1983, and separated July 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Hall & Marose Insurance Inc. vs. Bob Grindle, doing business as Grindle Trucking and Grindle Truck Sales. Plaintiff awarded $19,210.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Linda Lou Hensley vs. Bill Harding and Patricia Knox, also known as Patricia Knox Hardy. Plaintiff awarded $3,300 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kerlin Bus Sales and Leasing Inc. vs. Kerlin Motor Co. Inc. Judgment entered in favor of defendant, with plaintiff taking nothing by its complaint. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., successor-in-interest to Security Pacific Housing Services, vs. Albert Crawford. Plaintiff awarded possession of manufactured home.
• Midfirst Bank vs. G. Thorpe and Karen Suzann Mitchell and Commercial Credit Loans Inc. Plaintiff awarded $131,838.20, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Michael B. Bumgardner's request to change his minor child's name from Kelsey Ann Sherman-Bumgardner to Kelsey Ann Bumgardner is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Tara Barnett, individually, and Pamela Barnett, as natural parent and guardian of Tara Barnett, vs. Rachel R. Gigous.
• Jane Berry vs. Jennifer and Larry E. Teghtmeyer and Larry Teghtmeyer Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Robert Howatt.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Josaun Lavel (former name Powell restored) and Henry Ford. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 17.
• Cheryl L. and Peter P. Marshall. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $105 per week in child support. Aug. 22.
• Deborah A. and Mark A. Mayhew. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. Aug. 27.
• Lonnie D. Coffing and Zelpha M. (former name Beyer restored). Aug. 27.
• Candy Jo and Jerry Lee Johnson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Aug. 28.
• Todd C. and Maria A. Custer. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Aug. 28.
• Richard L. and Debbie McKey Collins. Aug. 28.
• Michael D. and Natalie G. Henry. Father awarded custody of two and mother awarded custody of three of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. Aug. 28.
• Jeanna and Matthew Powell. Custody of couple's minor child and determination of support to be decided at a later hearing. Aug. 29.
• Linda Louise and Edward Richard Schafer. Aug. 29.
• Elizabeth Heiman-McMillan and Gordon McMillan. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Aug. 29.
• Cindi R. and Richard V. Hershberger. Sept. 2.
• Annette Kay and James Lee Coplin. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $123 per week in child support. Sept. 3.
• Tracy L. (former name Current restored) and Terry L. Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 4. [[In-content Ad]]
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