Times-Union Court News 09-21-1999
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:
• Kenneth L. Koenig, 57, Allen County, and Carolyn K. Banghart, 55, Robin Drive, Warsaw.
• William L. Griggs Jr., 32, Warsaw, and Sherri Ann Babendrager, 25, Blackford Drive, Tippecanoe.
• Randy R. Nellans, 42, and Rebecca Ann Caudill, 28, both of Broadway Street, Mentone.
• Jamey Christopher Gordon, 26, North Sullivan Road, Leeburg, and Courtney Evelyn Hagan, 24, East Joshua Drive, Warsaw.
• David L. Unhoch, 34, and Sandra J. Krager, 40, both of South Caldwell Drive, Claypool.
• Myrtus M. Dierk, 57, and Connie S. Tobias, 58, both of Oakwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Thomas E. Styles, 35, and Teresa L. Winterrowd, 42, both of Shortridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Herbert Willy Riedel, 72, North CR 60W, Milford, and Marjorie F. Riedel, 80, New Jersey.
• Jeremie Alonzo Slone, 23, and Stephanie Lynn Burish, 21, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Earl W. Chupp, 32, West CR 800N, Nappanee, and Lauren K. Yoder, 28, CR 54, Nappanee.
• Nathan Kyle Manahan, 22, East Kemo Avenue, Warsaw, and Christa Lea Snyder, 22, Brownsburg.
• John David Steinbacher, 27, and Regina Marie Niccum, 24, both of Robin Drive, Warsaw.
• Charles Justin Brindle, 26, and Nikki Lynn Carr, 27, both of EMS T43 Lane, Leesburg.
• Steven Jay Schwartz, 25, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Virginia L. Hochstetler, 21, North CR 1050W, Nappanee.
• Alan Eugene Grossnickle Jr., 28, and Jennifer Jean Kreighbaum, 29, both of South Grove Avenue, Warsaw.
• Benjamin J. Mullet, 20, East Third B Road, Nappanee, and Eva Kay Hochstetler, 19, North CR 600W, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Joanne M. Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Wilford Prater, $219.30, and Karissa Kilgore, $63.85.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melvin E. and Gia Mossner, $1,046.50; Marcia and Denny Prater, $1,020; and James Pasini, $416.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Michelle Lindley, $1,287.91; Diane Green, $400; and Sandra Zorn, $685.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shane and Tammy Nickerson, $764.35; Vernon E. Gallion, $443.75; Kathy L. Booher, $347.19; and Sharon Polston, $202.36.
• American General Finance vs. Valentine Duff. Plaintiff awarded $598.26.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Rebecca Teetz. Plaintiff awarded $369.24.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard A. Eitinear, $2,297.27; Peggy E. Cook, $1,280.93; Jon and Rosa J. Skinner, $665.82; Lorri M. Mock Shaffer, $293.87; Brenda C. Jones Smith, $672.88; John R. Homes, $1,280.93.
• Quality Sales of Allen County vs. Rainee V. Sechrist. Plaintiff awarded $622.86.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marlene Lynch, $221; Roger Bays, $228.67; Tammy M. Bussie, $27.15; James A. Crews, $349.68; Glynda Carter, $182.89; Rebecca Davidson, $427.42; William R. Davis, $813.18; Tamara S. Miller, $195.93; Richard O. Piper, $263.77; Theodore R. Roblying, $107.52; Audra Welker, $26.14; and Donald Winebrenner, $185.52.
• Keith Harris vs. Kathy Hutcherson. Plaintiff awarded $487.
• Reed & Earhart vs. Andrew P. Willis. Plaintiff awarded $1,183.39.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim S. Schoettmer, $1,138.20; Dianna L. Hendrickson, $641.02; Kenneth Miller, $1,851.81; Kenneth Miller, $1,851.81; and Claude and Mary Ann Wood, $621.95.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brenda Wallace, $698.86; Andrew White, $330.48; and Michael Gibson, $410.86.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donna Slone, $2,818.79; Robert Grayless, $987.63; Patricia Croussore, $110.60; Marianne Charles, $538.24; Carolyn Flores, $437.47; and Tamara S.Miller, $755.86.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael V. and Esther Black, judgment; Tony V. Davis and Ellen Zehner, $94.55; and Pamela Whitton, $83.60.
• James Shear Dawn Bellamy. Plaintiff awarded $1,732.16.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kathleen A. Meeker, $360.58, and Mary See, $134.
• Ervin Bolt Construction Inc. vs. Riley Gambsy. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Andy Kiser, $1,469.75; Timothy Trueblood, $390; Linda Wine, $1,003.50; Catherine Chase, $1,081.95.
• Coyne's & Co. Monica Lambright. Plaintiff awarded $285.83.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kevin Blanton, $56.30; Shirley Catanzarite, judgment; Martha Davis, $85.50; Hearold Jackson, judgment; Stephen Lewis, $65.80; Lisa Howard, $122.10; Elizabeth Apple, $162.10; Mary Grimm, $79.70; Donald Tieri, judgment; Gary and Michelle Gagnon, $79.70; and Teresa William, $85.80.
• Terry Walls awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ralph Biederman, $450, and Trenton E. Walls, $800.
• Strombeck Brothers Inc. vs. David M. Weimer. Plaintiff awarded $328.06.
• Woodward Realty & Insurance vs. Brian K. Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $1,344.59.
• Kehler Law Office vs. Michael Robertson. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.
• Hollenbaugh Well Drilling vs. Chad A. Callahan. Plaintiff awarded $1,720.11.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Linda S. Wunder. Plaintiff awarded $1,384.66.
• LaDonna and Harold Agler vs. Mike and Tara Spranger. Plaintiffs awarded $2,242.60.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in March; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 359 days were suspended for probation; license suspended 90 days; and ordered to attend one session of the victim's impact panel was Ronald Hershberger, Milford.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to three days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Cris Aldridge, Winona Lake.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in April was Gerardo Saucedo, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in July against and ordered to serve two days of community service was Christine LeWallen, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in April and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence prevention fee was William Feuquay, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $75 in February; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 345 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 180 days was Derek Bouser, Syracuse.
Illegal Transportation Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $25 in April, given a 60-day suspended jail sentenced and license suspended 60 days was Derek Bouser, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in May was Jennifer J. Myer, 33, Akron.
Fined $27 in September was Wendy M. Owens, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in August were Domingo Gutierrez, 21, Warsaw; Mustapha Koukabe, 37, Winona Lake; Scott R. Mitchell, 18, Warsaw; Casey Young, 16, Syracuse; Collin M. Boggs, 21, Silver Lake; Michael D. Mench, 17, Syracuse; Donna C. Sells, 58, Leesburg; Sandro Malagon, 19, Warsaw; Jason D. Beverly, 21, Claypool; Jonathan W. Butler, 19, Warsaw.
Also, Kimm D. Johnston, 21, Warsaw; Ryan M. Sherman, 24, Warsaw; and Robert L. McDonough, 28, Burket.
Fined $12 in July were James A. Brewer, 22, Claypool, and Anderson D. Nascimento, 33, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in July was Drent B. Reynolds. 23, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in September were Dale M. Jackson, 17, Warsaw; David L. Carpenter, 17, Leesburg; Michael D. Petro, 37, Warsaw; Rex E. Martin, 67, North Manchester; Steven L. Hollar, 19, Milford; Matthew J. Teevan, 20, Winona Lake; John A. Norris, 18, Warsaw; and Karen L. Warren, 50, Claypool.
Fined $12 in August were Kurt B. Church, 42, Pierceton; Dustin R. Whitaker, 18, Akron; Esmeralda M. Juarez, 20, Winona Lake; Matthew D. Stevens, 19, Warsaw; Betty J. Hoffman, 53, North Manchester; Raymundo Diaz, 22, North Manchester; Dayton A. Paxton, 32, Bourbon; Cody Felger, 16, Pierceton; Sonya L. Fick, 27, Warsaw; Barry L. Cannon, 36, Milford.
Also, Jonathon N. Vargas, 22, Warsaw; Ryan M. Leek, 21, Warsaw; Eddie J. Aguinaga, 23, Syracuse; Jennifer R. Baker, 24, Warsaw; and Marven L. Hartley, 63, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in July was Jonathan J. Evans, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September were Nathan E. Beaudin, 22, Warsaw, and Christopher S. Hartman, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in August were Rachel A. Spiegel, 19, North Webster, and Mike E. Grady, 40, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Eduardo Vazquez, 25, Warsaw, and Simeon A. Pina, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August were Humberto L. Martinez, 39, Warsaw, and Darrell J. Bradtke, 35, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in July was Jose L. Martinez, 24, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Mustapha Koukabe, 37, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August was Yolanda S. Lopez, 27, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in August were William P. Masura, 25, Syracuse, and Bryan K. Bibler, 37, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August was Sandro Malagon, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in August were Daniel W. Lees, 47, Syracuse, and Killie Young, 41, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Danny L. Earnest, 24, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Robert E. Robbins, 20, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in April was Jason L. Tusing, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was John B. Lowe, 18, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in July was Michael P. Arnold, 19, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April was Ryan D. Kunish, 18, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in April was Katrina A. Fitch, 29, Larwill.
Wrong Way On One-Way Road - Fined $7 in April was Mark A. Mayhew, 31, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in August were Lorna H. Mohr, 38, Syracuse, and Bill H. Whitaker, 34, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Shayna W. Cooper, 39, Warsaw, and Jason L. Weaver, 21, Milford.
Fined $20 in August were Leslie E. Trier, 32, Warsaw, and Cody J. Felger, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in July was Ryan M. Weaver, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Edgard G. Postigo, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in May was Miles J. Wagoner, 22, Leesburg.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Driving While Intoxicated - (January 1998) Curtis R. Eby, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (August) Lee Ann Brown, Warsaw.
Battery - (March) Ronald Hershberger, Milford.
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 - (September) Pedro Sanchez, 37, Warsaw; Paul D. Wiseman, 43, Warsaw; Kim A. Brown, 36, Warsaw; Kay J. Goon, 40, Warsaw; Misty L. Sagun, 24, Atwood; (August) Brent A. Hoffer, 34, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Crystal R. Rogers, North CR 1025W, Cromwell, $5,565.79, and Brent L. and Nichole J. Foster, Columbia City, $4,291.25.
• Anthony G. Herman vs. Curtis W. Smith, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks forfeiture of real estate contract, plus possession of property.
• Valentine & Miner vs. Rodney Coy, South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $2,500 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Jesse Rangel, South Side Drive, Warsaw, vs. Rodney Coy, East Camp Mack Road, Milford, or South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered from knife wounds inflicted Sept. 8, 1997, at Coy's residence.
• First Resolution Investment Corp. vs. Peter P. Marshall, The Pass, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,313.05 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Anne Marie LaSalle vs. Carol Rowlings, individually and doing business as Carrob Enterprises, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for a Sept. 14, 1997, fall down a stairwell in a rental unit in Warsaw which is owned by Rowlings and/or Carrob. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Jeanette Lynn Hartley vs. Steven Douglas Hartley, North Lincoln Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $14,538.61 due on a judgment rendered in the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Fla., plus interest and court costs.
• Da-Lite Screen Co. vs. TCI Worldwide Inc., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks $214,504 due on account, plus court costs.
• Diane Holmes vs. Paul and Rebecca Smith, East Holmes Court, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks removal of the Smiths from rental property.
Marriage Dissolution
Hunsberger
Pami and Mitchell Hunsberger, South Viking Drive, Mentone. They were married Feb. 14, 1986, and separated Sept. 8, 1999. 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
• Steven W. and Rebecca J. Miller vs. Explorer Van Co., a division of Bodor Corp. Summary judgment grant to defendant as to plaintiff's allegations as to breach of warranty.
• H&S Financial Services vs. Slice Stark and Alice M. Scholl. Plaintiff awarded $269.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Stephen Roberts. Plaintiff awarded $1,063 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Lisa Teders vs. Sherrie and Richard Cusick.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Nestoria E. Hernandez.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Jeffrey Alan and Jill Lynette Copsey. Sept. 14.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Elizabeth Clark. Plaintiff seeks $3,890 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Teresa Chilcutt-Kyle and Kevin Kyle, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, vs. Erik Weaver, North Harrison Court, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a June 5, 1998, auto accident on Hatchery Road. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Unifund, LLP, vs. Nancy M. and Harry J. Robinson, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,878.92 due on account plus interest, $750 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. the following people for removal of garbage from property and a fine in an appropriate amount for violations of ordinance: Josephine Fields, South Packerton Road, Claypool, and Okie and Pamela Hall, South Packerton Road, Claypool.
• TMS Mortgage Inc., doing business as The Money Store, vs. Jeromi J. Beans, East CR 500N, Leesburg, and Misty S. Minnick, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $47,395.14 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Donald S. Gerding, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,269.04 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Paula and Robert H. Edwards vs. Christopher M. Harmon, South CR 100W, Claypool; unknown female occupant of vehicle; and Daniel H. Zehner, Ashland, Ohio. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 29, 1997, auto accident on Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Ronald Bradley seeks to have the name of his minor child, Travis Michael McDonald, changed to Travis Michael Bradley.
Marriage Dissolutions
Andrews
Carol Andrews, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Jon Andrews, Warsaw. They were married May 23, 1992, and separated in June 1996. There are no minor children.
Brito/Acosta
Socorro Brito, South CR 325E, Pierceton, and Apolinar Acosta, address unknown. They were married in October 1977 and separated in July 1983. There are two minor children.
Burns
Neva Mae Burns, Kosciusko County, and Ronald David Burns, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married Dec. 19, 1970, and separated Aug. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hougey
Kathy Hougey, North CR 500E, Syracuse, and Douglas E. Hougey, East CR 400N, Leesburg. They were married April 16, 1982, and separated July 15, 1999. There are four minor children.
Leeka
Jay D. Leeka, Roy Street, Winona Lake, and Betsy L. Leeka, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. They were married July 13, 1996, and separated Aug. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Newton
Laura Newton, Ranch Road, Warsaw, and Timothy Newton, East CR 100S, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 10, 1992, and separated Aug. 28, 1999. There are two minor children.
Shepherd
Kelly Shepherd, West CR 200N, Warsaw, and James R. Shepherd, South CR 950W, Mentone. They were married Oct. 25, 1997, and separated Nov. 7, 1998. There are no minor children.
Slone/Castro
Deborah Slone, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Carlos R. Castro, address unknown. They were married April 4, 1996, and separated in February 1999. There are no minor children.
Sullivan
Elza L. Sullivan, East Longspur Lane, Warsaw, and Sherry P. Sullivan, Mikel's Mobile Home Park, Etna Green. They were married Nov. 2, 1990, and separated in August 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Kenneth R. and Julie A. Shepherd and John Doe, resident of 2525 E. CR 700S, Claypool. Plaintiff awarded $114,307.83 against the Shepherds, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bernice Bellamy, individually and as natural parent and guardian of John Austin Bellamy, vs. Michael P. O'Connell, et al. A compromise and settlement of claim is approved in its entirety.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee for Joseph and Michele Geraghty) vs. Jason E. Swick. Plaintiff awarded $53,019.54 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Ronald Harris. Plaintiff awarded $3,319.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Robert M. and Michelle R. Brunson. Plaintiff awarded $63,750.82 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Thomas A. and Jennifer R. Stuck, et al. Plaintiff awarded $71,383.17 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Beverly J. Martin. Plaintiff awarded $5,665.13 by default,plus interest and court costs.
• First Union Home Equity Bank/NA vs. Edward L. and Janet L. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $65,983.08 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.
• National City Bank, Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Jeff Jr. and James L. Mettler. Plaintiff awarded $4,813.70 by default.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs.Marjorie A. Sheets. Plaintiff awarded $46,263.91 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Chicago NBD Mortgage Co. vs. Timothy R. and Christy A. Carpenter. Plaintiff awarded $60,683.82 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David A. Melching vs. R. Matthew Snodgrass.
• Candice W. and Ivan G. Snyder vs. Constance S. Marlatt and American State Insurance Co.
• Angela A. Quello vs. Janet White.
• Patricia Ann Ilant vs. Angela Lamaster.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kimberly S. (former name Mundy restored) and Matthew R. Land. Sept. 1.
• Pamela S. (former name Schuler restored) and James R. Smith. Sept. 3.
• Dennis A and Connie LeWallen. Sept. 3.
• Dawn and Neal Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Sept. 7.
• Stephanie and Mark Burns. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 7.
• Bethany (former name Brower restored) and William Joseph Feuquay. Sept. 7.
• Cristina R. and Christopher D. Ott. Sept. 9.
• Pauline M. and Roberto C. Randall. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $200 per month in child support. Sept. 9.
• Christine L. and Eddrel S. Walters. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 13.
• Shelly Ann (former name Heins restored) and Jay Lee Urbin. Sept. 14.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Tammy Jo and Rodney Roy Hardesty Sr.
• Billy and Danyelle D. Estep.
• Cheryl and Michael Havens.
Other Action
• Kara Waldbeser vs. Larry D. Beeson. The Hon. Daniel J. Vanderpool, judge of Wabash Circuit Court, is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Juan and Axa Carvajal, 1199 N. Arbutus Trail, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,700. Debts: $130,856.
• Barry Coy and Lisa Coy, also known as Lisa Patton, 212 Edgewater Ave., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,600. Debts: $43,729.
• Christina Endicott, 1114 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,800. Debts: $19,667.
• Tony and Amy Fry, 5244 E. CR 575N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: Not available. Debts: Not available.
• Susan Hire, 9314 Doswell Blvd., Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $78,150. Debts: $111,038.
• Kevin Hunter, 708-B N. Lake St., Warsaw, and Laura Hunter, 920 Anchorage Road #19, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $26,420. Debts: $43,645.
• Karla Manns, also known as Karla Foreman, 6536 N. CR 300E, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,900. Debts: $21,612.
• Gregory Neely, 1 EMS B37 Lane #66, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,250. Debts: $20,824.
• Paul and Debra Starr, 1114 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,770. Debts: $105,708.
• Abigail Wells, 1330 N. Antler Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $520. Debts: $16,886.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Kenneth L. Koenig, 57, Allen County, and Carolyn K. Banghart, 55, Robin Drive, Warsaw.
• William L. Griggs Jr., 32, Warsaw, and Sherri Ann Babendrager, 25, Blackford Drive, Tippecanoe.
• Randy R. Nellans, 42, and Rebecca Ann Caudill, 28, both of Broadway Street, Mentone.
• Jamey Christopher Gordon, 26, North Sullivan Road, Leeburg, and Courtney Evelyn Hagan, 24, East Joshua Drive, Warsaw.
• David L. Unhoch, 34, and Sandra J. Krager, 40, both of South Caldwell Drive, Claypool.
• Myrtus M. Dierk, 57, and Connie S. Tobias, 58, both of Oakwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Thomas E. Styles, 35, and Teresa L. Winterrowd, 42, both of Shortridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Herbert Willy Riedel, 72, North CR 60W, Milford, and Marjorie F. Riedel, 80, New Jersey.
• Jeremie Alonzo Slone, 23, and Stephanie Lynn Burish, 21, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Earl W. Chupp, 32, West CR 800N, Nappanee, and Lauren K. Yoder, 28, CR 54, Nappanee.
• Nathan Kyle Manahan, 22, East Kemo Avenue, Warsaw, and Christa Lea Snyder, 22, Brownsburg.
• John David Steinbacher, 27, and Regina Marie Niccum, 24, both of Robin Drive, Warsaw.
• Charles Justin Brindle, 26, and Nikki Lynn Carr, 27, both of EMS T43 Lane, Leesburg.
• Steven Jay Schwartz, 25, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Virginia L. Hochstetler, 21, North CR 1050W, Nappanee.
• Alan Eugene Grossnickle Jr., 28, and Jennifer Jean Kreighbaum, 29, both of South Grove Avenue, Warsaw.
• Benjamin J. Mullet, 20, East Third B Road, Nappanee, and Eva Kay Hochstetler, 19, North CR 600W, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Joanne M. Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Wilford Prater, $219.30, and Karissa Kilgore, $63.85.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melvin E. and Gia Mossner, $1,046.50; Marcia and Denny Prater, $1,020; and James Pasini, $416.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Michelle Lindley, $1,287.91; Diane Green, $400; and Sandra Zorn, $685.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shane and Tammy Nickerson, $764.35; Vernon E. Gallion, $443.75; Kathy L. Booher, $347.19; and Sharon Polston, $202.36.
• American General Finance vs. Valentine Duff. Plaintiff awarded $598.26.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Rebecca Teetz. Plaintiff awarded $369.24.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard A. Eitinear, $2,297.27; Peggy E. Cook, $1,280.93; Jon and Rosa J. Skinner, $665.82; Lorri M. Mock Shaffer, $293.87; Brenda C. Jones Smith, $672.88; John R. Homes, $1,280.93.
• Quality Sales of Allen County vs. Rainee V. Sechrist. Plaintiff awarded $622.86.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marlene Lynch, $221; Roger Bays, $228.67; Tammy M. Bussie, $27.15; James A. Crews, $349.68; Glynda Carter, $182.89; Rebecca Davidson, $427.42; William R. Davis, $813.18; Tamara S. Miller, $195.93; Richard O. Piper, $263.77; Theodore R. Roblying, $107.52; Audra Welker, $26.14; and Donald Winebrenner, $185.52.
• Keith Harris vs. Kathy Hutcherson. Plaintiff awarded $487.
• Reed & Earhart vs. Andrew P. Willis. Plaintiff awarded $1,183.39.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim S. Schoettmer, $1,138.20; Dianna L. Hendrickson, $641.02; Kenneth Miller, $1,851.81; Kenneth Miller, $1,851.81; and Claude and Mary Ann Wood, $621.95.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brenda Wallace, $698.86; Andrew White, $330.48; and Michael Gibson, $410.86.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donna Slone, $2,818.79; Robert Grayless, $987.63; Patricia Croussore, $110.60; Marianne Charles, $538.24; Carolyn Flores, $437.47; and Tamara S.Miller, $755.86.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael V. and Esther Black, judgment; Tony V. Davis and Ellen Zehner, $94.55; and Pamela Whitton, $83.60.
• James Shear Dawn Bellamy. Plaintiff awarded $1,732.16.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kathleen A. Meeker, $360.58, and Mary See, $134.
• Ervin Bolt Construction Inc. vs. Riley Gambsy. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Andy Kiser, $1,469.75; Timothy Trueblood, $390; Linda Wine, $1,003.50; Catherine Chase, $1,081.95.
• Coyne's & Co. Monica Lambright. Plaintiff awarded $285.83.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kevin Blanton, $56.30; Shirley Catanzarite, judgment; Martha Davis, $85.50; Hearold Jackson, judgment; Stephen Lewis, $65.80; Lisa Howard, $122.10; Elizabeth Apple, $162.10; Mary Grimm, $79.70; Donald Tieri, judgment; Gary and Michelle Gagnon, $79.70; and Teresa William, $85.80.
• Terry Walls awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ralph Biederman, $450, and Trenton E. Walls, $800.
• Strombeck Brothers Inc. vs. David M. Weimer. Plaintiff awarded $328.06.
• Woodward Realty & Insurance vs. Brian K. Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $1,344.59.
• Kehler Law Office vs. Michael Robertson. Plaintiff awarded $2,400.
• Hollenbaugh Well Drilling vs. Chad A. Callahan. Plaintiff awarded $1,720.11.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Linda S. Wunder. Plaintiff awarded $1,384.66.
• LaDonna and Harold Agler vs. Mike and Tara Spranger. Plaintiffs awarded $2,242.60.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in March; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 359 days were suspended for probation; license suspended 90 days; and ordered to attend one session of the victim's impact panel was Ronald Hershberger, Milford.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to three days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Cris Aldridge, Winona Lake.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in April was Gerardo Saucedo, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in July against and ordered to serve two days of community service was Christine LeWallen, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in April and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence prevention fee was William Feuquay, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $75 in February; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 345 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 180 days was Derek Bouser, Syracuse.
Illegal Transportation Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $25 in April, given a 60-day suspended jail sentenced and license suspended 60 days was Derek Bouser, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in May was Jennifer J. Myer, 33, Akron.
Fined $27 in September was Wendy M. Owens, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in August were Domingo Gutierrez, 21, Warsaw; Mustapha Koukabe, 37, Winona Lake; Scott R. Mitchell, 18, Warsaw; Casey Young, 16, Syracuse; Collin M. Boggs, 21, Silver Lake; Michael D. Mench, 17, Syracuse; Donna C. Sells, 58, Leesburg; Sandro Malagon, 19, Warsaw; Jason D. Beverly, 21, Claypool; Jonathan W. Butler, 19, Warsaw.
Also, Kimm D. Johnston, 21, Warsaw; Ryan M. Sherman, 24, Warsaw; and Robert L. McDonough, 28, Burket.
Fined $12 in July were James A. Brewer, 22, Claypool, and Anderson D. Nascimento, 33, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in July was Drent B. Reynolds. 23, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in September were Dale M. Jackson, 17, Warsaw; David L. Carpenter, 17, Leesburg; Michael D. Petro, 37, Warsaw; Rex E. Martin, 67, North Manchester; Steven L. Hollar, 19, Milford; Matthew J. Teevan, 20, Winona Lake; John A. Norris, 18, Warsaw; and Karen L. Warren, 50, Claypool.
Fined $12 in August were Kurt B. Church, 42, Pierceton; Dustin R. Whitaker, 18, Akron; Esmeralda M. Juarez, 20, Winona Lake; Matthew D. Stevens, 19, Warsaw; Betty J. Hoffman, 53, North Manchester; Raymundo Diaz, 22, North Manchester; Dayton A. Paxton, 32, Bourbon; Cody Felger, 16, Pierceton; Sonya L. Fick, 27, Warsaw; Barry L. Cannon, 36, Milford.
Also, Jonathon N. Vargas, 22, Warsaw; Ryan M. Leek, 21, Warsaw; Eddie J. Aguinaga, 23, Syracuse; Jennifer R. Baker, 24, Warsaw; and Marven L. Hartley, 63, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in July was Jonathan J. Evans, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September were Nathan E. Beaudin, 22, Warsaw, and Christopher S. Hartman, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in August were Rachel A. Spiegel, 19, North Webster, and Mike E. Grady, 40, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Eduardo Vazquez, 25, Warsaw, and Simeon A. Pina, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August were Humberto L. Martinez, 39, Warsaw, and Darrell J. Bradtke, 35, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in July was Jose L. Martinez, 24, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Mustapha Koukabe, 37, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August was Yolanda S. Lopez, 27, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in August were William P. Masura, 25, Syracuse, and Bryan K. Bibler, 37, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August was Sandro Malagon, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in August were Daniel W. Lees, 47, Syracuse, and Killie Young, 41, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Danny L. Earnest, 24, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Robert E. Robbins, 20, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in April was Jason L. Tusing, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was John B. Lowe, 18, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in July was Michael P. Arnold, 19, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April was Ryan D. Kunish, 18, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in April was Katrina A. Fitch, 29, Larwill.
Wrong Way On One-Way Road - Fined $7 in April was Mark A. Mayhew, 31, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in August were Lorna H. Mohr, 38, Syracuse, and Bill H. Whitaker, 34, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Shayna W. Cooper, 39, Warsaw, and Jason L. Weaver, 21, Milford.
Fined $20 in August were Leslie E. Trier, 32, Warsaw, and Cody J. Felger, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in July was Ryan M. Weaver, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Edgard G. Postigo, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in May was Miles J. Wagoner, 22, Leesburg.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Driving While Intoxicated - (January 1998) Curtis R. Eby, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (August) Lee Ann Brown, Warsaw.
Battery - (March) Ronald Hershberger, Milford.
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 - (September) Pedro Sanchez, 37, Warsaw; Paul D. Wiseman, 43, Warsaw; Kim A. Brown, 36, Warsaw; Kay J. Goon, 40, Warsaw; Misty L. Sagun, 24, Atwood; (August) Brent A. Hoffer, 34, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Crystal R. Rogers, North CR 1025W, Cromwell, $5,565.79, and Brent L. and Nichole J. Foster, Columbia City, $4,291.25.
• Anthony G. Herman vs. Curtis W. Smith, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks forfeiture of real estate contract, plus possession of property.
• Valentine & Miner vs. Rodney Coy, South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $2,500 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Jesse Rangel, South Side Drive, Warsaw, vs. Rodney Coy, East Camp Mack Road, Milford, or South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered from knife wounds inflicted Sept. 8, 1997, at Coy's residence.
• First Resolution Investment Corp. vs. Peter P. Marshall, The Pass, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,313.05 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Anne Marie LaSalle vs. Carol Rowlings, individually and doing business as Carrob Enterprises, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for a Sept. 14, 1997, fall down a stairwell in a rental unit in Warsaw which is owned by Rowlings and/or Carrob. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Jeanette Lynn Hartley vs. Steven Douglas Hartley, North Lincoln Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $14,538.61 due on a judgment rendered in the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Fla., plus interest and court costs.
• Da-Lite Screen Co. vs. TCI Worldwide Inc., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff seeks $214,504 due on account, plus court costs.
• Diane Holmes vs. Paul and Rebecca Smith, East Holmes Court, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks removal of the Smiths from rental property.
Marriage Dissolution
Hunsberger
Pami and Mitchell Hunsberger, South Viking Drive, Mentone. They were married Feb. 14, 1986, and separated Sept. 8, 1999. 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
• Steven W. and Rebecca J. Miller vs. Explorer Van Co., a division of Bodor Corp. Summary judgment grant to defendant as to plaintiff's allegations as to breach of warranty.
• H&S Financial Services vs. Slice Stark and Alice M. Scholl. Plaintiff awarded $269.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Stephen Roberts. Plaintiff awarded $1,063 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Lisa Teders vs. Sherrie and Richard Cusick.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Nestoria E. Hernandez.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Jeffrey Alan and Jill Lynette Copsey. Sept. 14.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Elizabeth Clark. Plaintiff seeks $3,890 due on assigned account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Teresa Chilcutt-Kyle and Kevin Kyle, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, vs. Erik Weaver, North Harrison Court, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from a June 5, 1998, auto accident on Hatchery Road. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Unifund, LLP, vs. Nancy M. and Harry J. Robinson, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,878.92 due on account plus interest, $750 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. the following people for removal of garbage from property and a fine in an appropriate amount for violations of ordinance: Josephine Fields, South Packerton Road, Claypool, and Okie and Pamela Hall, South Packerton Road, Claypool.
• TMS Mortgage Inc., doing business as The Money Store, vs. Jeromi J. Beans, East CR 500N, Leesburg, and Misty S. Minnick, East CR 500N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $47,395.14 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Donald S. Gerding, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,269.04 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Paula and Robert H. Edwards vs. Christopher M. Harmon, South CR 100W, Claypool; unknown female occupant of vehicle; and Daniel H. Zehner, Ashland, Ohio. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 29, 1997, auto accident on Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Ronald Bradley seeks to have the name of his minor child, Travis Michael McDonald, changed to Travis Michael Bradley.
Marriage Dissolutions
Andrews
Carol Andrews, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Jon Andrews, Warsaw. They were married May 23, 1992, and separated in June 1996. There are no minor children.
Brito/Acosta
Socorro Brito, South CR 325E, Pierceton, and Apolinar Acosta, address unknown. They were married in October 1977 and separated in July 1983. There are two minor children.
Burns
Neva Mae Burns, Kosciusko County, and Ronald David Burns, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married Dec. 19, 1970, and separated Aug. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hougey
Kathy Hougey, North CR 500E, Syracuse, and Douglas E. Hougey, East CR 400N, Leesburg. They were married April 16, 1982, and separated July 15, 1999. There are four minor children.
Leeka
Jay D. Leeka, Roy Street, Winona Lake, and Betsy L. Leeka, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. They were married July 13, 1996, and separated Aug. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Newton
Laura Newton, Ranch Road, Warsaw, and Timothy Newton, East CR 100S, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 10, 1992, and separated Aug. 28, 1999. There are two minor children.
Shepherd
Kelly Shepherd, West CR 200N, Warsaw, and James R. Shepherd, South CR 950W, Mentone. They were married Oct. 25, 1997, and separated Nov. 7, 1998. There are no minor children.
Slone/Castro
Deborah Slone, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Carlos R. Castro, address unknown. They were married April 4, 1996, and separated in February 1999. There are no minor children.
Sullivan
Elza L. Sullivan, East Longspur Lane, Warsaw, and Sherry P. Sullivan, Mikel's Mobile Home Park, Etna Green. They were married Nov. 2, 1990, and separated in August 1999. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Kenneth R. and Julie A. Shepherd and John Doe, resident of 2525 E. CR 700S, Claypool. Plaintiff awarded $114,307.83 against the Shepherds, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bernice Bellamy, individually and as natural parent and guardian of John Austin Bellamy, vs. Michael P. O'Connell, et al. A compromise and settlement of claim is approved in its entirety.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee for Joseph and Michele Geraghty) vs. Jason E. Swick. Plaintiff awarded $53,019.54 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Ronald Harris. Plaintiff awarded $3,319.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Robert M. and Michelle R. Brunson. Plaintiff awarded $63,750.82 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Thomas A. and Jennifer R. Stuck, et al. Plaintiff awarded $71,383.17 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Beverly J. Martin. Plaintiff awarded $5,665.13 by default,plus interest and court costs.
• First Union Home Equity Bank/NA vs. Edward L. and Janet L. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $65,983.08 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.
• National City Bank, Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Jeff Jr. and James L. Mettler. Plaintiff awarded $4,813.70 by default.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs.Marjorie A. Sheets. Plaintiff awarded $46,263.91 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Chicago NBD Mortgage Co. vs. Timothy R. and Christy A. Carpenter. Plaintiff awarded $60,683.82 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David A. Melching vs. R. Matthew Snodgrass.
• Candice W. and Ivan G. Snyder vs. Constance S. Marlatt and American State Insurance Co.
• Angela A. Quello vs. Janet White.
• Patricia Ann Ilant vs. Angela Lamaster.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kimberly S. (former name Mundy restored) and Matthew R. Land. Sept. 1.
• Pamela S. (former name Schuler restored) and James R. Smith. Sept. 3.
• Dennis A and Connie LeWallen. Sept. 3.
• Dawn and Neal Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Sept. 7.
• Stephanie and Mark Burns. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 7.
• Bethany (former name Brower restored) and William Joseph Feuquay. Sept. 7.
• Cristina R. and Christopher D. Ott. Sept. 9.
• Pauline M. and Roberto C. Randall. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $200 per month in child support. Sept. 9.
• Christine L. and Eddrel S. Walters. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 13.
• Shelly Ann (former name Heins restored) and Jay Lee Urbin. Sept. 14.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Tammy Jo and Rodney Roy Hardesty Sr.
• Billy and Danyelle D. Estep.
• Cheryl and Michael Havens.
Other Action
• Kara Waldbeser vs. Larry D. Beeson. The Hon. Daniel J. Vanderpool, judge of Wabash Circuit Court, is appointed special judge to hear this matter.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Juan and Axa Carvajal, 1199 N. Arbutus Trail, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,700. Debts: $130,856.
• Barry Coy and Lisa Coy, also known as Lisa Patton, 212 Edgewater Ave., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,600. Debts: $43,729.
• Christina Endicott, 1114 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,800. Debts: $19,667.
• Tony and Amy Fry, 5244 E. CR 575N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: Not available. Debts: Not available.
• Susan Hire, 9314 Doswell Blvd., Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $78,150. Debts: $111,038.
• Kevin Hunter, 708-B N. Lake St., Warsaw, and Laura Hunter, 920 Anchorage Road #19, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $26,420. Debts: $43,645.
• Karla Manns, also known as Karla Foreman, 6536 N. CR 300E, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,900. Debts: $21,612.
• Gregory Neely, 1 EMS B37 Lane #66, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,250. Debts: $20,824.
• Paul and Debra Starr, 1114 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,770. Debts: $105,708.
• Abigail Wells, 1330 N. Antler Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $520. Debts: $16,886.
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