Times-Union Court News 09-14-1999
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:
• Brendt L. Smith, 40, and Nicole Tracy, 29, both of West Canal Street, Winona Lake.
• Dewayne L. Barker, 50, and Melody J. Ray, 44, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Benjamin Elwell Brown, 31, and Sandra Jane Roberts, 32, both of Dallas, Texas.
• Gary Wayne Newcomer, 48, and Ginger Sue Crowder, 50, both of North Circle Drive West, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey Lynn Wampler, 26, and Brandice Michele Doll, 24, both of East Robby Drive, Warsaw.
• David Devon Arnold Jr., 27, and IsRaya Carolyn Mann, 22, both of North CR 800W, Etna Green.
• Rodney L. Shilling, 43, and Julie Elizabeth Simpson, 25, both of West CR 125N, Etna Green.
• Thomas Steven Armey, 22, South CR 400W, Warsaw, and Canda Marie Frantz, 21, West CR 300S, South Whitley.
• Benjamin Eric McKrill, 19, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Miranda Lyn Whitcraft, 20, West Lynnwood Drive, Warsaw.
• David Michael Reed, 32, Akron, and Mary E. Springer, 33, West Bensart Drive, Claypool.
• Joshua Franklin Arthur, 22, and Cari Ann Pearson, 29, both of EMS R4F Lane, Pierceton.
• Naylon W. King, 32, and Shanatha May Lambdin, 27, both of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse.
• Daniel Lee Hamby, 28, and Mariana Valencia Rodriguez, 18, both of Pecan Street, Syracuse.
• James David Potts, 23, and Krisha Leanne Woods, 21, both of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw.
• David Burr Fink, 43, Butler, and Mary L. Del Fabro, 44, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Janet Jenny L. Ong, $1,522.83; Stephanie L. Bilderback, $114.18; Charles Endricks, $124.30; Andrew D. Dotson, $484.82; Pamela Billing, $443.81; Tracy Garber, $76.42; James Randall Ferguson, $608.61; George T. Hardie, $353.63; Jeb A. Burkett, $696.12; and Peggy E. Cook, $2,579.22.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bud Richard Phillips, $656.10, and Shawn Morton, $2,458.10.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Randall Baker. Plaintiff awarded $2,716.57.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chloe Diane and Michael Neer, $263.68; Bradley M. and Tina Patrick, $370.17; and Debra D. Miller, $1,080.43.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela K. McGarvey, $482.50; Evelyn Simpson, $495.70; Jaime M. Sloan, $537.35; Carol A. Tackett-Warner, $261.94; and Timothy Treesh, $1,079.32.
• Stump's LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stacy Calhoon, $311.40; Morgan Rodey, $280.04; Dan Kern, $311.20; and Jim and Kay Ludwig, $128.72.
• Kehler Law Office awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patricia Walker, $1,449; Kennel Williams, $750; Michael D. Roszak, $2,450; and Rod Blankenship, $690.
• Jeanenne Boyer vs. Shawn M. Lindsey. Plaintiff awarded $1,750.
• Rex Coverstone vs. Randy Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Hugh Fuller, $221.50; Troy Dewayne Hackworth, $70.39; Ginger Hornbaker, $193.04; Donald Caverley, $248.14; Diana K. Hughes, $365.47; Phyllis J. Infante, $258.28; Elliott D. Hurd, $92.65; Gary D. McGillem, $1,326.39; Jerry Mullins, $217.21; Robert L. Pickens, $78.84; and Larry Wood, $145.69.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. Edwardo Medina. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Tammy Hammond. Plaintiff awarded $247.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Dawn L. Washington. Plaintiff awarded $863.45.
• Joanne M. Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marsha Edmunds, $689.28, and Loretta Abbot, $305.52.
• David J. McLean vs. Eric Smoroske. Plaintiff awarded $710.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Michael Keaffaber. Plaintiff awarded $112.
Superior Court III
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 $24.50 in August; sentenced to 60 days in jail, to be suspended upon attending one session of the victim's impact panel; and license suspended 90 days was Jeff Carey, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in July, given a 60-day suspended jail sentence and license restricted 180 days was Tomasita Bettinger, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Amy Barry, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Groomes, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terry Wilson, Milford.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $24.50 in August and license suspended 30 days was Mary Hernandez, Milford.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in June were Juan C. Mares, 28, Warsaw, and Michael Foreman, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $74.50 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Adam Overmeyer, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in July was Jodi Moore, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Juan Nunez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and ordered to perform four days of community service was Nathan J. Ries, Pierceton.
False Informing - Fined $200 in July was Melissa Wheeler, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in June was Juan Nunez, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Melissa Wheeler, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April and sentenced to six days in jail was Vince E. Slone, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Judgment (court costs only) against and given 180 days probation was Michael Tolson, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in July was Joshua L. Newcum, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in August were Peggy S. Keller, 32, Pierceton; Derek E. Cornelius, 18, Milford; Shannon M. Lowe, 18, Warsaw; Jeremy J. Meeks, 22, Warsaw; and Dennis A. Bruner, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Lisa M. Cochrane, 30, Nappanee, and Christine M. Shafer, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in June was Michael E. Heintzelman, 47, Cromwell.
Fined $27 in December was Samantha R. Pettit, 24, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in August were Lamoine A. Grow, 22, Claypool; Robert F. Tharp, 24, Warsaw; Jaime D. Winchester, 24, Warsaw; Anthony Schuh, 21, Milford; Toby D. Jackson, 17, Pierceton; Stephen K. Kimmerling, 22, Warsaw; Estela C. Bradley, 47, Warsaw; Juan C. Herrera, 25, Akron; and Shelly Y. Bowling, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Carl A. Berdette, 56, Warsaw; Joshua J. Klena, 23, Winona Lake; Michael L. Wilson, 54, Bourbon; and Rafaelito Hernandez, 21, Milford.
Fined $12 in June was Patrick S. Blocher, 31, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in March was Laura M. Smith, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Matthew T. Heisler, 19, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Toby D. Jackson, 17, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August were Hilda Medina, 26, Warsaw, and Benjamin R. Sanders, 19, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $1 in August was Maryellen Hernandez, 19, Milford.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in July was Juan C. Peredo, 26, Winona Lake.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Juan C. Peredo, 26, Winona Lake.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was Chris J. Neer, 38, Mentone.
Driving While Intoxicated By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Content of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $100 in June and license suspended 90 days was Bradley A. Dye, 17, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 i April was John T. Young, 20, North Manchester.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in April was Andrew J. Harding, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Jose Nunez, 28, Warsaw.
School Invalidation - Fined $7 in December was Fernando Ramos, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Kent A. Shatto, 35, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September 1998 was Billie J. Brown, 23, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Personal Watercraft Pulling Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in June was Darryl A. Fields, 32, Syracuse.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March was Brandon W. Whelpley, 22, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (August) Douglas Wellman, South Whitley (two counts); Justin Stabb, Warsaw (two counts); (July) Robyn Faurote, Warsaw; Tara Burns, Syracuse; (February) Sandra Howell, Rochester (three counts); James Conley, Warsaw; Francisca Moreno, Warsaw (three counts).
Driving While Suspended - (July) Raf Hernandez, Milford.
Failure To Stop - (June) Tony Plummer, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Nathan J. Ries, Pierceton.
Trafficking With An Inmate - (October) George Mann, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Conversion - (March) Tisha Bame, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - (January) Brigitte Castle, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Jamie M. Moneyheffer, 16, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gilbert Lopez Sr., East Garfield Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,364 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Champion Acceptance Corp. vs. Al McDonald, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,232 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court cost.
• Phend & Brown Inc. vs. David Downing, doing business as Growth Associates, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $10,682.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Linda Graves vs. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Indiana Division of Family and Children. Plaintiff seeks judicial review of an FSSA decision for denial of medical assistance under Medicaid and an order setting aside that decision.
• Dale Gillaspie vs. Mark Fuller, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks judgment dissolving partnership known as Cass Data Systems, an electronic business, and that an inventory and appraisal of the assets be made as of May 1, 1999, with a public sale of assets and proceeds distributed between the partners. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Frank Correll, doing business as The Carriage Shoppe, vs. Roger Tracy, EMS T21 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,500 for checks on which payment was stopped, plus attorney fees and court costs, and that a mechanic's lien be placed on vehicle.
• NC Auto Lease, a division of NC Bank, vs. Thomas W. Toedter, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks amount due on lease agreement, plus court costs, attorney fees and possession of vehicle.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Brian Belcher, a minor, and his parents, Jim and Debbie Belcher, South Dixie Drive, North Webster; Kyle Hilgenberg, a minor, and his parents, John and Cynthia Hilgenberg, East Forrest Glen Avenue, Leesburg; and Peter Cullers and his parents, Larry and Judy Cullers, Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $16,623.73 for burglary,theft and/or vandalism committed by the three as minors on March 21, 1998. Plaintiff also seeks treble damages, plus interest, $4,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Sandra K. and Willard O. Bell, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $2,093.52 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Hawkeye Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Richard and Kimberly Foreman, vs. David Bell, South Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and John Doe. Plaintiff seeks $720.70 as paid to insured claimants the Foremans, after a Dec. 23, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Bank One Indiana/NA vs. Joshua J. Golden, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks possession of vehicle, or the value thereof. Plaintiff also seeks $400 damages for detention of the vehicle, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Schwartz
Robert Schwartz, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Barbara Schwartz, Garrett. They were married May 25, 1991, and separated June 24, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Westfield Companies vs. Rachel A. Heaton. Plaintiff awarded $4,007.83 by default, plus court costs.
• Valentine & Miner vs.Tammy M. Dishman. Plaintiff awarded $762.75, plus interest and court costs.
• Fidelity Financial Services vs. Richard L. and Marcia McGlynn. Plaintiff awarded $15,626.50, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Trina M. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,897.66, plus court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Shelly Heins Uban and Frank Heins. Plaintiff awarded $6,218.35 from Frank Heins, plus $200 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Sherwood Harrison. Plaintiff awarded $9,571.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Max and Janice Anglin vs. PES Associates Inc.
• Richard and Iris Dickerhoff vs. John Ramsey Sr., doing business as O&R Buildings and O&R Buildings vs. Indiana Truss.
• Victor F.and Kimberly A. Parrett vs. Alan J. and Jerri Ann Kirk, Robert Wulliman, Marcia Anderson and Mary Ellen Katte, doing business as Premier Associates. This case dismissed as to the Kirks only.
• Gold Key Lease Inc. vs. Lawrence Gordon and Kathleen M. Boyts.
• Gregory Lee Parker vs. Leesburg Tractor Parts and Worthington Tractor Parts Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• NBD Bank/NA vs.Susan D. Shearer.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Dewayne O'Conner.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Richard J. and Johnnie A. Knisely. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $222 per week in child support. Aug. 31.
• Melissa J. and Jeffrey T. Parker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child.Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Aug. 31.
Other Action
• Rosa Garcia-Kindig vs. Michael and Lina Bornes. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen, judge of Marshall Superior Court I, is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. John L. Pfefferle, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,632.09 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co. vs.Jamie L. and Ronald L. Hile, North Sir Lancelot Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $74,782.13 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.
• Equicredit Corp. of America vs. Kevin E. and Kelli K. Perkins, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, and Allen Collections, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $76,987.51 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.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., subrogee of Michelle L. Luellen, vs. Dorothy M. Spangle, South Graceland Avenue, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,356.90 as paid to insured claimant, Luellen, after a Feb. 6, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CR 1300N and Old Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Norwest Bank, Minnesota/NA, vs. James Richard and Vickie Lynn Best, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $78,007.24 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.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America vs. Doyle L. and Elaine A. Munson and Doyle Munson Farms Inc., all of East CR 375S, Warsaw, and Gary L. and Dana M. Munson, East CR 350S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks (1) $84,310.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; (2) 147,517.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, $7,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; (3) $98,089.64 due on promissory note, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; (4) $6,968.04 due on promissory note, plus $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs; and (5) $324,390.76 due on promissory note, plus interest, $10,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred and possession and of secured property to satisfy judgment.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of the Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. David B. and Sharon R. Mitterling, Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $73,821.52 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Chassity L. Smith, West Jackson Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,776.66 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance, Warsaw, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs: Sean S. Naus, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $2,780.70, and Earl T. Marsillett, East Market Street, Warsaw, $2,267.11.
Marriage Dissolutions
Espinoza
Antonio Roberto and Laura Espinoza West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married March 24, 1998, and separated Aug. 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Heeter
TyLynn G. Heeter, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and John C. Heeter, Lagrange, Ky. They were married Feb. 24, 1998, and separated in June 1998. There minor are no children.
Henline
Jody A. and Jerry L. Henline, Wade Road, Warsaw. They were married May 14, 1983, and separated in August 1999. There are two minor children.
Howard
Rhonda J. and Leslie W. Howard, Kosciusko County. They were married May 1, 1993, and separated Aug. 26, 1999. There are two minor children.
Sult
Michelle Sult, Milford, and Edward D. Sult, New Paris. They were married Dec. 12, 1992, and separated Aug. 7, 1999. There are three minor children.
Truex
Ronald D. Truex, Warsaw, and Judy K. Truex, West Lovetts Lane, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 29, 1976, and separated Jan. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Dale E. Shepherd and Associates Financial Services. Plaintiff awarded $63,456.94 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens,with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Citibank (South Dakota) NA vs. Virginia Bremer. Plaintiff awarded $3,358.17 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Kent J. Lindzy. Plaintiff awarded $5,800 by default, plus court costs.
• Elmer Brandenberger, doing business as Northern Indiana Concrete, vs. Joseph, Victor and Linda Hager and ATP Homes. Plaintiff awarded $26,030.76 by default, plus court costs.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Troy R. Brown and Preferred Credit Corp. Plaintiff awarded $49,341.24, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Darvin DeWayne Setser Jr. vs.Samantha K. and Adam S. Stromatt. After a one-day trial, plaintiff awarded $2,500 and foreclosure of lien, with sale of vehicle to satisfy judgment, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• William and Sonya Hathaway vs. Archie Ferguson. Cost costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Jay F. and Mary Jo Painter vs. Timothy G. Andrews, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rachael Dena (former name Johnson restored) and Robert Lee Mast. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 27.
• Tina Ann and Rickie Morrison Moore. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $261 per week in child support. Aug. 27.
• Chasity and Donald Combs. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $267 per week in child support. Aug. 31.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Shauna and Aaron LaLonde.
• Kathy S. and Jesse Allen. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Brendt L. Smith, 40, and Nicole Tracy, 29, both of West Canal Street, Winona Lake.
• Dewayne L. Barker, 50, and Melody J. Ray, 44, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Benjamin Elwell Brown, 31, and Sandra Jane Roberts, 32, both of Dallas, Texas.
• Gary Wayne Newcomer, 48, and Ginger Sue Crowder, 50, both of North Circle Drive West, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey Lynn Wampler, 26, and Brandice Michele Doll, 24, both of East Robby Drive, Warsaw.
• David Devon Arnold Jr., 27, and IsRaya Carolyn Mann, 22, both of North CR 800W, Etna Green.
• Rodney L. Shilling, 43, and Julie Elizabeth Simpson, 25, both of West CR 125N, Etna Green.
• Thomas Steven Armey, 22, South CR 400W, Warsaw, and Canda Marie Frantz, 21, West CR 300S, South Whitley.
• Benjamin Eric McKrill, 19, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Miranda Lyn Whitcraft, 20, West Lynnwood Drive, Warsaw.
• David Michael Reed, 32, Akron, and Mary E. Springer, 33, West Bensart Drive, Claypool.
• Joshua Franklin Arthur, 22, and Cari Ann Pearson, 29, both of EMS R4F Lane, Pierceton.
• Naylon W. King, 32, and Shanatha May Lambdin, 27, both of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse.
• Daniel Lee Hamby, 28, and Mariana Valencia Rodriguez, 18, both of Pecan Street, Syracuse.
• James David Potts, 23, and Krisha Leanne Woods, 21, both of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw.
• David Burr Fink, 43, Butler, and Mary L. Del Fabro, 44, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Janet Jenny L. Ong, $1,522.83; Stephanie L. Bilderback, $114.18; Charles Endricks, $124.30; Andrew D. Dotson, $484.82; Pamela Billing, $443.81; Tracy Garber, $76.42; James Randall Ferguson, $608.61; George T. Hardie, $353.63; Jeb A. Burkett, $696.12; and Peggy E. Cook, $2,579.22.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bud Richard Phillips, $656.10, and Shawn Morton, $2,458.10.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Randall Baker. Plaintiff awarded $2,716.57.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chloe Diane and Michael Neer, $263.68; Bradley M. and Tina Patrick, $370.17; and Debra D. Miller, $1,080.43.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela K. McGarvey, $482.50; Evelyn Simpson, $495.70; Jaime M. Sloan, $537.35; Carol A. Tackett-Warner, $261.94; and Timothy Treesh, $1,079.32.
• Stump's LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stacy Calhoon, $311.40; Morgan Rodey, $280.04; Dan Kern, $311.20; and Jim and Kay Ludwig, $128.72.
• Kehler Law Office awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patricia Walker, $1,449; Kennel Williams, $750; Michael D. Roszak, $2,450; and Rod Blankenship, $690.
• Jeanenne Boyer vs. Shawn M. Lindsey. Plaintiff awarded $1,750.
• Rex Coverstone vs. Randy Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Hugh Fuller, $221.50; Troy Dewayne Hackworth, $70.39; Ginger Hornbaker, $193.04; Donald Caverley, $248.14; Diana K. Hughes, $365.47; Phyllis J. Infante, $258.28; Elliott D. Hurd, $92.65; Gary D. McGillem, $1,326.39; Jerry Mullins, $217.21; Robert L. Pickens, $78.84; and Larry Wood, $145.69.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. Edwardo Medina. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Tammy Hammond. Plaintiff awarded $247.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Dawn L. Washington. Plaintiff awarded $863.45.
• Joanne M. Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marsha Edmunds, $689.28, and Loretta Abbot, $305.52.
• David J. McLean vs. Eric Smoroske. Plaintiff awarded $710.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Michael Keaffaber. Plaintiff awarded $112.
Superior Court III
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 $24.50 in August; sentenced to 60 days in jail, to be suspended upon attending one session of the victim's impact panel; and license suspended 90 days was Jeff Carey, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in July, given a 60-day suspended jail sentence and license restricted 180 days was Tomasita Bettinger, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Amy Barry, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Groomes, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terry Wilson, Milford.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $24.50 in August and license suspended 30 days was Mary Hernandez, Milford.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in June were Juan C. Mares, 28, Warsaw, and Michael Foreman, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $74.50 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Adam Overmeyer, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in July was Jodi Moore, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Juan Nunez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and ordered to perform four days of community service was Nathan J. Ries, Pierceton.
False Informing - Fined $200 in July was Melissa Wheeler, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in June was Juan Nunez, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Melissa Wheeler, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April and sentenced to six days in jail was Vince E. Slone, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Judgment (court costs only) against and given 180 days probation was Michael Tolson, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in July was Joshua L. Newcum, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in August were Peggy S. Keller, 32, Pierceton; Derek E. Cornelius, 18, Milford; Shannon M. Lowe, 18, Warsaw; Jeremy J. Meeks, 22, Warsaw; and Dennis A. Bruner, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Lisa M. Cochrane, 30, Nappanee, and Christine M. Shafer, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in June was Michael E. Heintzelman, 47, Cromwell.
Fined $27 in December was Samantha R. Pettit, 24, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in August were Lamoine A. Grow, 22, Claypool; Robert F. Tharp, 24, Warsaw; Jaime D. Winchester, 24, Warsaw; Anthony Schuh, 21, Milford; Toby D. Jackson, 17, Pierceton; Stephen K. Kimmerling, 22, Warsaw; Estela C. Bradley, 47, Warsaw; Juan C. Herrera, 25, Akron; and Shelly Y. Bowling, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Carl A. Berdette, 56, Warsaw; Joshua J. Klena, 23, Winona Lake; Michael L. Wilson, 54, Bourbon; and Rafaelito Hernandez, 21, Milford.
Fined $12 in June was Patrick S. Blocher, 31, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in March was Laura M. Smith, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Matthew T. Heisler, 19, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Toby D. Jackson, 17, Pierceton.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August were Hilda Medina, 26, Warsaw, and Benjamin R. Sanders, 19, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $1 in August was Maryellen Hernandez, 19, Milford.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in July was Juan C. Peredo, 26, Winona Lake.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in July was Juan C. Peredo, 26, Winona Lake.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was Chris J. Neer, 38, Mentone.
Driving While Intoxicated By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Content of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $100 in June and license suspended 90 days was Bradley A. Dye, 17, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 i April was John T. Young, 20, North Manchester.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in April was Andrew J. Harding, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Jose Nunez, 28, Warsaw.
School Invalidation - Fined $7 in December was Fernando Ramos, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Kent A. Shatto, 35, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September 1998 was Billie J. Brown, 23, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Personal Watercraft Pulling Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in June was Darryl A. Fields, 32, Syracuse.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March was Brandon W. Whelpley, 22, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (August) Douglas Wellman, South Whitley (two counts); Justin Stabb, Warsaw (two counts); (July) Robyn Faurote, Warsaw; Tara Burns, Syracuse; (February) Sandra Howell, Rochester (three counts); James Conley, Warsaw; Francisca Moreno, Warsaw (three counts).
Driving While Suspended - (July) Raf Hernandez, Milford.
Failure To Stop - (June) Tony Plummer, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Nathan J. Ries, Pierceton.
Trafficking With An Inmate - (October) George Mann, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Conversion - (March) Tisha Bame, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - (January) Brigitte Castle, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Jamie M. Moneyheffer, 16, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gilbert Lopez Sr., East Garfield Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,364 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Champion Acceptance Corp. vs. Al McDonald, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,232 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court cost.
• Phend & Brown Inc. vs. David Downing, doing business as Growth Associates, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $10,682.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Linda Graves vs. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Indiana Division of Family and Children. Plaintiff seeks judicial review of an FSSA decision for denial of medical assistance under Medicaid and an order setting aside that decision.
• Dale Gillaspie vs. Mark Fuller, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks judgment dissolving partnership known as Cass Data Systems, an electronic business, and that an inventory and appraisal of the assets be made as of May 1, 1999, with a public sale of assets and proceeds distributed between the partners. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Frank Correll, doing business as The Carriage Shoppe, vs. Roger Tracy, EMS T21 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,500 for checks on which payment was stopped, plus attorney fees and court costs, and that a mechanic's lien be placed on vehicle.
• NC Auto Lease, a division of NC Bank, vs. Thomas W. Toedter, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks amount due on lease agreement, plus court costs, attorney fees and possession of vehicle.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Brian Belcher, a minor, and his parents, Jim and Debbie Belcher, South Dixie Drive, North Webster; Kyle Hilgenberg, a minor, and his parents, John and Cynthia Hilgenberg, East Forrest Glen Avenue, Leesburg; and Peter Cullers and his parents, Larry and Judy Cullers, Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $16,623.73 for burglary,theft and/or vandalism committed by the three as minors on March 21, 1998. Plaintiff also seeks treble damages, plus interest, $4,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Sandra K. and Willard O. Bell, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $2,093.52 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Hawkeye Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Richard and Kimberly Foreman, vs. David Bell, South Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and John Doe. Plaintiff seeks $720.70 as paid to insured claimants the Foremans, after a Dec. 23, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Bank One Indiana/NA vs. Joshua J. Golden, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks possession of vehicle, or the value thereof. Plaintiff also seeks $400 damages for detention of the vehicle, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Schwartz
Robert Schwartz, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Barbara Schwartz, Garrett. They were married May 25, 1991, and separated June 24, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Westfield Companies vs. Rachel A. Heaton. Plaintiff awarded $4,007.83 by default, plus court costs.
• Valentine & Miner vs.Tammy M. Dishman. Plaintiff awarded $762.75, plus interest and court costs.
• Fidelity Financial Services vs. Richard L. and Marcia McGlynn. Plaintiff awarded $15,626.50, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Trina M. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,897.66, plus court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Shelly Heins Uban and Frank Heins. Plaintiff awarded $6,218.35 from Frank Heins, plus $200 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Sherwood Harrison. Plaintiff awarded $9,571.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Max and Janice Anglin vs. PES Associates Inc.
• Richard and Iris Dickerhoff vs. John Ramsey Sr., doing business as O&R Buildings and O&R Buildings vs. Indiana Truss.
• Victor F.and Kimberly A. Parrett vs. Alan J. and Jerri Ann Kirk, Robert Wulliman, Marcia Anderson and Mary Ellen Katte, doing business as Premier Associates. This case dismissed as to the Kirks only.
• Gold Key Lease Inc. vs. Lawrence Gordon and Kathleen M. Boyts.
• Gregory Lee Parker vs. Leesburg Tractor Parts and Worthington Tractor Parts Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• NBD Bank/NA vs.Susan D. Shearer.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Dewayne O'Conner.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Richard J. and Johnnie A. Knisely. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $222 per week in child support. Aug. 31.
• Melissa J. and Jeffrey T. Parker. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child.Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Aug. 31.
Other Action
• Rosa Garcia-Kindig vs. Michael and Lina Bornes. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen, judge of Marshall Superior Court I, is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. John L. Pfefferle, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,632.09 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co. vs.Jamie L. and Ronald L. Hile, North Sir Lancelot Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $74,782.13 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.
• Equicredit Corp. of America vs. Kevin E. and Kelli K. Perkins, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, and Allen Collections, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $76,987.51 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.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., subrogee of Michelle L. Luellen, vs. Dorothy M. Spangle, South Graceland Avenue, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,356.90 as paid to insured claimant, Luellen, after a Feb. 6, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CR 1300N and Old Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Norwest Bank, Minnesota/NA, vs. James Richard and Vickie Lynn Best, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $78,007.24 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.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America vs. Doyle L. and Elaine A. Munson and Doyle Munson Farms Inc., all of East CR 375S, Warsaw, and Gary L. and Dana M. Munson, East CR 350S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks (1) $84,310.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; (2) 147,517.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, $7,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; (3) $98,089.64 due on promissory note, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; (4) $6,968.04 due on promissory note, plus $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs; and (5) $324,390.76 due on promissory note, plus interest, $10,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred and possession and of secured property to satisfy judgment.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of the Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. David B. and Sharon R. Mitterling, Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $73,821.52 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Chassity L. Smith, West Jackson Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,776.66 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance, Warsaw, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs: Sean S. Naus, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $2,780.70, and Earl T. Marsillett, East Market Street, Warsaw, $2,267.11.
Marriage Dissolutions
Espinoza
Antonio Roberto and Laura Espinoza West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married March 24, 1998, and separated Aug. 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Heeter
TyLynn G. Heeter, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and John C. Heeter, Lagrange, Ky. They were married Feb. 24, 1998, and separated in June 1998. There minor are no children.
Henline
Jody A. and Jerry L. Henline, Wade Road, Warsaw. They were married May 14, 1983, and separated in August 1999. There are two minor children.
Howard
Rhonda J. and Leslie W. Howard, Kosciusko County. They were married May 1, 1993, and separated Aug. 26, 1999. There are two minor children.
Sult
Michelle Sult, Milford, and Edward D. Sult, New Paris. They were married Dec. 12, 1992, and separated Aug. 7, 1999. There are three minor children.
Truex
Ronald D. Truex, Warsaw, and Judy K. Truex, West Lovetts Lane, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 29, 1976, and separated Jan. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Dale E. Shepherd and Associates Financial Services. Plaintiff awarded $63,456.94 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens,with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Citibank (South Dakota) NA vs. Virginia Bremer. Plaintiff awarded $3,358.17 by default, plus court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Kent J. Lindzy. Plaintiff awarded $5,800 by default, plus court costs.
• Elmer Brandenberger, doing business as Northern Indiana Concrete, vs. Joseph, Victor and Linda Hager and ATP Homes. Plaintiff awarded $26,030.76 by default, plus court costs.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Troy R. Brown and Preferred Credit Corp. Plaintiff awarded $49,341.24, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Darvin DeWayne Setser Jr. vs.Samantha K. and Adam S. Stromatt. After a one-day trial, plaintiff awarded $2,500 and foreclosure of lien, with sale of vehicle to satisfy judgment, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• William and Sonya Hathaway vs. Archie Ferguson. Cost costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Jay F. and Mary Jo Painter vs. Timothy G. Andrews, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rachael Dena (former name Johnson restored) and Robert Lee Mast. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 27.
• Tina Ann and Rickie Morrison Moore. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $261 per week in child support. Aug. 27.
• Chasity and Donald Combs. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $267 per week in child support. Aug. 31.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Shauna and Aaron LaLonde.
• Kathy S. and Jesse Allen. [[In-content Ad]]
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