Times-Union Court News 09-25-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jacob Todd Baker, 19, and Kari Michelle Weakley, 18, both of East CR 875N, Syracuse.
• James A. Bontrager, 20, CR 56, Nappanee, and Marlene Kay Hochstetler, 20, North CR 1050W, Nappanee.
• Jesse Ryan Bubb, 25, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, and Hannah Beth Whetstone, 19, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.
• David Joe Compton, 24, and Amanda Lee Ayers, 24, both of North CR 600W, Warsaw.
• Riley Ray Gamsby, 35, and Sharon Elizabeth Ferguson, 27, both of East Center Street, Sidney.
• Shaphan Paul Kagin, 20, and Naomi Delores Williams, 25, both of East Pierceton Road, Warsaw.
• Michael D. Knowles, 35, and Corina Marie Henson, 24, East Blacks Trailer Court, North Webster.
• Gregory Aaron Lehman, 32, and Rebecca Hernandez Morris, 25, both of Marie Key Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey D. Maggard, 43, and Karen A. Murphy, 47, both of EMS W30 Lane, North Webster.
• Matthew Jason Mandeville, 22, EMS B1B Lane, Leesburg, and Lori Lynn Bruce, 29, Albion.
• Ryan Christopher Manuel, 19, South CR 325E, Warsaw, and Amanda Kay Brail, 18, West Doe Court, Warsaw.
• Steven Duane McDonald, 41, and Danielle Marie Osborn, 23, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Samuel Joseph Meck, 20, East CR 750N, Leesburg, and Amy Lynn Wallace, 23, North CR 325E, Warsaw.
• Clinton Dwayne Messer, 25, and October Snow Stump, 20, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Dewayne Edward O'Connor, 39, and Kellie Jean Coffelt, 34, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Juan Gabriel Pedraza, 25, and Grace Marie Black, 24, both of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw.
• Anthony Dwayne Smith, 21, East High Street, Etna Green, and Melissa Marie Virgil, 18, Apple Road, Bourbon.
• Timothy James Stoller, 23, Van Wert, Ohio, and Kari Ann Beer, 22, North Orn Road, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry Jean Larkey, $184.28; Angella L. Martz, $735.69; Uriah and Emmanuelle L. Milton, $1,063.47; Robert and Wendy Milton, $1,952.11; Chris and Danelle Solina, $1,431.54; Stacy D. Wilson, $940.95; and Cori L. Hargrove, $1,482.35.
• American General Finance v. Karen S. Drake. Plaintiff awarded $2,949.80.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Jose Mejia. Plaintiff awarded $567.57.
• Discover Bank v. Joseph E. and Margaret Paulus. Plaintiff awarded $2,151.14.
• United Farm Family Insurance v. Robert L. Nine. Plaintiff awarded $1,584.30.
• Carl Johnston v. Haywood C. Harrison and Denise Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Desmond Jackson v. Stephen and Lisa Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Pacesetter Financial Services v. Michael Chalk. Plaintiff awarded $438.92.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, v. Jennifer Ramirez. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Iris M. Davis v. Dale and Connie Hart. Plaintiff awarded $1,540.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robbie Kiser, $209.78, and Heather Higgins, $2,049.04.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Vanessa L. Pamer. Plaintiff awarded $1,571.35.
• Blackford Law Office v. James Ross. Plaintiff awarded $279.01.
• The Car Co. v. Jennifer Neuffer. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. v. Randy L. Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $1,125.
• Medical & Dental Business awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Teresa Chang, $400; Lee M. and Kimberly D. Bradley, $2,291.48; and Kevin and Katherine Emmons, $459.85.
• Reed & Earhart Attorneys, P.C., awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael D. Smith, $180.78; Joshua D. Reed, $238.55; and Irma Hernandez, $343.85.
• The Car Co. v. Billy M. Byler. Plaintiff awarded $300.
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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Scott, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Guadalupe Delarosa, Warsaw.
Fined $20.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jennifer Conway, North Manchester.
Fined $70.50 in February, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Anthony Enyeart, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Madeline Islas, Warsaw.
Fined $45.50 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Robby Daffron, Milford.
Fined $20.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Shane Adams, Silver Lake.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $20.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Crystal Cooper, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in July was Arturo Camargo, Milford.
Fined $25 in September 2000 was Fernando Terrazos, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in March was Augustin Paredes-Ortega, Akron.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
No Fishing License - Fined $21 in August was Christopher Woodward, Nappanee.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Gary L. Black, Warsaw; Bradley Detamore, Leesburg; and Steven R. Jefferson Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Miguel Moyotl, also known as Jose Cielo, Winona Lake.
Fined $41 in May was David L. Biltz, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in May against Bradley A. Caywood, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Adrian Altamirano, Warsaw.
Fined $41 in November was Jill A. Jacobs, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September 2000 was Brian A. Bradley, Rochester.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August was Jason R. Melcher, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in April was Brian L. Robertson, Pierceton.
Fined $46 in March was Michael E. Baker Jr., Pierceton.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in August was Stacy M. Pickett, North Webster.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in July was Amy Michele Hale, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in June and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Juan L. Tecaxco, Warsaw.
Fined $41 in March and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Darryn T. Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Adrian Altamirano, Warsaw.
Possession Of Undersized Bass - Fined $1 in May and ordered to pay a $20 replacement fee was Trent Funderburk, Leesburg.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in November, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Holloway, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in November against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Amanda Swick, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $50 in November was Robert Combs, Claypool.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $12 in July was Scott M. Hershberger, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July were Joy D. Goble 31, Warsaw, and Joshua E. Parrish, 18, Cromwell.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Jason R. Goble, Warsaw; (July) Jeremy L. Morgan, Warsaw; (April) Arturo Rangel, Warsaw; (September 2000) Ryan Kunish, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Jeremy L. Morgan, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (May) Cheryl Thomas, Warsaw; (January) Jamie Elijah, North Webster; Mindy Contreraz, Warsaw; (November) Melissa Engle, Silver Lake (four counts); Mindy Contreraz, Warsaw; (October) Melissa Engle, Silver Lake.
False Informing - (May) Charles P. Richardson, Warsaw; (September 2000) Brian A. Bradley, Rochester.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (April) Charles Seitner, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - (April) Jeffery Marshall, Warsaw; (January) Joseph Barczak, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Todd Walls, Leesburg.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (April) Ryan M. Owens, Silver Lake (two counts).
Public Intoxication - (March) Darryn T. Johnson, Warsaw; (November) Shaun Church, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Michael E. Baker Jr., Pierceton; (February) Anthony Enyeart, Leesburg.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (February) Crystal Cooper, Syracuse.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) David Pogue, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Mary Elizabeth Loop died Nov. 23, 2000, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $868,626.26. Beneficiaries: Elizabeth Ann White, daughter, Sunfish Drive, Warsaw, and William Clay Loop, son, Tawas, Mich.
• LeRoy Lehman died Jan. 6, 2001, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $283,821.44. Beneficiary: Maydene L. Lehman, sister-in-law, East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Loren C. Miller died Aug. 21, 2001, at age 79, leaving an estate valued at $315,000. Beneficiaries: Helen M. Miller, spouse, Ford Lane, Warsaw, and Helen M. Miller and Lake City Bank, co-trustees of the Loren C. Miller Revocable Trust.
• Josephine A. Waltz died May 3, 2000, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $643,259.96. Beneficiaries: Earle W. Waltz Jr., son, Elkhart, and James P. Waltz II, son, Fort Collins, Colo.
• Thomas J. LeHew died Dec. 16, 2000, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $549,531.73. Beneficiaries: Salvation Army Inc., charity, Arthur Street, Warsaw; Trinity United Methodist Church, charity, East Center Street, Warsaw; Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, charity, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Kosciusko County Historical Society, charity, North Indiana Street, Warsaw; Kosciusko County Foundation, charity, West Center Street, Warsaw; Margaret Ann Grieb, niece, Elkhart; John T. Zeman, nephew, Sarasota, Fla.; and Norman Hankins, friend, West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Wretha E. Jenkins died Feb. 5, 2001, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $509,686.20. Beneficiaries: Robert L. Jenkins, son, Ind. 14W, South Whitley; Arden Jenkins, son, South CR 700E, South Whitley; Carl Jenkins, son, South CR 900W, South Whitley; and Leonard A. Jenkins, son, Marion.
• Donald H. Miller died April 14, 2001, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $579,293.88. Beneficiary: Lori Pope, as successor trustee to the Don H. and Crystal W. Miller Trust, Greenfield.
• Inez I.E. Burt Rule died Dec. 26, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $300,261.71. Beneficiary: Theldon R. Burt, son.
• Elmer C. Cook died Feb. 11, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $317,724.09. Beneficiaries: Keith C., Brent M. and Richard D. Cook, sons, and Elaine E. Klein and Sandra K. Cook, daughters.
• Lura F. Long died July 4, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $819,990. Beneficiaries: Dale R. and Miriam F. Long, son and daughter-in-law.
• Charles O. Huffer died Aug. 26, 2001, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $622,500. Beneficiary: Helen M. Huffer, spouse, Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Michael A. Zimmerman, Bremen, v. Dr. Margaret Snyder, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from the alleged filing of a false report to the court. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Associates Housing Finance, LLC, formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., v. David P. and Penny L. Norris, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Anderson Surveying Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $49,783.20 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.
• The Centre, P.C., v. Robert M. Burke, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,302.99 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ellen M. Duncan, Dowagiac, Mich., v. John K. Duncan, South Henry Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 due on Cass County (Mich.) Circuit Court judgment, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Tonia J. Knapp, North CR 850W, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,948.11 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota/NA v. Kenneth A. Ferguson, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff seeks $52,208.05 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.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Ty W. Starr, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Starr to immediately apply for and, if possible, obtain the necessary improvement location permit and variance relating to the location of a mobile home on South East Channel Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Chris L. Conley, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $24,946.92 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.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Christopher Hall, South Etna Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $9,374.97 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs.
• S&P Capital Investments Inc., successor in interest to Mac Tools Inc., v. William D. Roberts, West CR 250W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $640.33 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Wholesale Inc. v. Darold L. Byran, doing business as Quality Convenience Store, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $12,474.76 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Leigh Calloway, Lakeside Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,061.49 due on contract, plus court costs.
• American Acceptance, as assignee of Providian, v. Julia E. Raczkowski, EAst Shad Banks Lane, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $7,551.79 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. John W. Hoyle, South High Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,374.40 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bowers
K. Matt and Tempa Mechelle Bowers, East Koher Road, Syracuse. They were married March 11, 2000, and separated Aug. 28, 2001. There are no minor children.
Brunjes
Steven Brunjes, North CR 200W, Milford, and Heather Brunjes, Kosciusko County. They were married June 28, 1998, and separated Sept. 10, 2001. There is one minor child.
Carnes
Steven D. and Sheryl Carnes, South CR 700W, Mentone. They were married June 6, 1981, and separated Aug. 28, 2001. There are three minor children.
Dillon
Cheryl Y. and Lonnie John Dillon, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1995, and separated Sept. 7, 2001. There is one minor child.
Dove
Kennith Dove, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Barbara S. Dove, Kosciusko County. They were married Dec. 11, 1969, and separated Sept. 12, 2001. There are no minor children.
Kester
Gregory T. Kester, Warsaw, and Barbara A. Kester, South High Street, Warsaw. They were married March 24, 1990, and separated May 17, 2001. There are no minor children.
Owens
Kurt D. Owens, South Merry Estates Drive, Silver Lake, and Randrea T. Owens, Roosevelt Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 5, 1992, and separated Aug. 15, 2001. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• NIPSCO v. Miguel Yanez Ramirez. Plaintiff awarded $7,765.75 by default, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Scott E. Owens, $8,508.15; Sara S. Zollinger, $6,087; Kathy A. and Don L. Irwin, $5,357.22; Brandy Lynn and Christopher J. Ward, $5,536.64; Danny L. McCollough, $8,825.74; and James K. and Tina M. Owens, $6,004.29.
• Madison Community Bank, formerly known as Anderson Community Bank, v. Randall C. and Rebecca S. Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $51,347.25 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Select Corp. v. Carol L. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $6,080.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Hurley State Bank v. David A. Clark. Plaintiff awarded $5,797.06 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Dan and Tammy Spangle v. Brendt L. Smith, doing business as Smith Construction. After a bench trial, plaintiffs awarded $3,925, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Brian W. Barger. Plaintiff awarded $701 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The Provident Bank, doing business as Provident Consumer Financial Services, v. Curt A. and Tara L. Lepper, et al. Plaintiff awarded $73,982.15 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.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. Jeremy Shepherd and Tara Moore. Plaintiff awarded $55,563.92 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.
• National City Bank v. Danny E. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $2,081.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The Car Co. v. James B. Breece. Plaintiff awarded $3,250 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Tobias VanHouten. Plaintiff awarded $1,500 for violation of zoning ordinance and VanHouten ordered to cease using real estate on West Division Road, Pierceton, as an automobile graveyard/junkyard.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Christopher and Jennifer Ducey.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kenneth E. Chaplin.
Marriage Dissolution
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Gregory Dean and Tonya Lee Davis.
Other Action
• Karen Criswell v. Crown Equipment Corp. This case is referred to mediation with John W. Whiteleather Jr. as mediator.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Phillip J. Keller v. Matthew A. Irvin, Cedar Road, Tippecanoe. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 8, 2000, automobile accident at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Ind. 19. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees.
• Gary and Deborah Trowbridge, EMS D22 Lane, Syracuse, v. Samantha Olson, North CR 300E, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 29, 2000, auto accident on CR 300E. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• American General Finance Inc. v. Josh A. Stutzman, South Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,642.29 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Bank (Minnesota)/NA v. Ronald and Martha Mudd, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, and Metrobank, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $53,980.15 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.
• Altegra Credit Co. v. John Allen Sutton, EMS B49 Lane, Warsaw; James E. Fancil, Fort Wayne; and Margaret Fancil, Kingston, Tenn.; and John or Jane Doe, unknown occupants of EMS B40 Lane, Warsaw, residence. Plaintiff seeks $89,221.03 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.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family and Children, v. Geneva Bayne, also known as Geneva Bain, doing business as Big Kids/Little Kids, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting Bayne/Bain from engaging in unlawful child care operation and that a fine of $100 be assessed per day for each day operation is continued without a license.
• FADS Inc. v. Robert Bell and Rodney Scott, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged breach of agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Michael A. Hann v. Rodney J. Hann, East Fourth Street, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks judgment in an unspecified amount, plus attorney fees, court costs and possession of motorcycle.
• Joyce Method v. Susan Yingling, Fairmount. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 1, 2000, automobile accident on Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Three Rivers Federal Credit Union v. Matthew J. McClelland, South Eastridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,189.64 due on contract, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Jamie S. King, East CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $42,075.39 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.
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc. v. Thomas Hutchison, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Cathy Hutchison, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,291.36 due on credit card account, plus interest, $900 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Morsches Lumber Inc., also known as Builder's Mart, v. Explorer Construction and Carey Smith, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,108.22 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Lucas S. Reed v. Bret Dickerson, South Tally Ho Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Sept. 18, 1999, automobile accident near Atwood. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Paul L. Bammerlin) v. Sunshine E. Kyler, West Wilson Avenue, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $27,207.79 as paid to insured claimant, Bammerlin, after an Aug. 20, 2000, automobile accident at the intersection of Packerton Road and CR 900S. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Harry Price Jr., West Warren Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,423.34 due on account, plus interest and attorney fee.
Marriage Dissolutions
Andrews
Kristl K. Andrews, East Lake Street, Syracuse, and Charles A. Andrews, Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 4, 1994, and separated Jan. 1, 2001. There is one minor child.
Arrowood
Julia and Byrus Arrowood, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married July 5, 1985, and separated Sept. 1, 2001. There are two minor children.
Avery
Jason L. Avery, Syracuse, and Misti G. Avery, North CR 300E, Syracuse. They were married May 24, 1997, and separated in June 2001. There is one minor child.
Brunjes
Heather Brunjes, North CR 875W, Etna Green, and Steven Brunjes, North CR 200W, Milford. They were married June 29, 1997, and separated Sept. 12, 2001. There is one minor child.
Gawthrop
Kelly and Stoney E. Gawthrop, Kosciusko County. They were married April 3, 1998, and separated Sept. 23, 2001. There is one minor child.
Gonsalez
Elida Gonsalez, East CR 500N, Leesburg, and Gustavo Gonsalez, Goshen. They were married Nov. 10, 1995, and separated in April 1997. There is one minor child.
Grant
Rhonda M. Grant, Leesburg, and Jerome E. Grant, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 28, 1997, and separated Aug. 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Reed
Dathan Lee Reed, Independence, Kan., and Sarah Kathryn Reed, East South Street, Atwood. They were married June 19, 1993, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Sherman
Ryan Sherman, EMS C24C Lane, Warsaw, and Melissa A. Sherman, East South Street, North Webster. They were married Feb. 19, 2001, and separated Aug. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Whitaker
Nicole L. Whitaker, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Douglas Whitaker, South Georgetown Court, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 19, 1989, and separated April 28, 2001. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Sharon A. Fricke v. Jeannie A. Garland. Plaintiff awarded $13,543.89 by default, plus interest.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Robert E. and Linda S. Firestone v. Expiditer Services Inc. and Everette R. Williamson.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Dennis and Deborah Elkins, et al.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Thomas Kirk and Judie A. Wyman and Thomas V. Buskirk.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Martin Sacks and Linda L. (former name Fletcher restored). Sept. 12.
• John D. and Joanne R. Snyder. Sept. 14.
• Becky A. and Patrick K. Weimer. Sept. 18.
• Rachel J. (former name Reed restored) and Jeremy J. Meeks. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $49 per week in child support. Sept. 18.
• Rose M. and Jack B. Foust. Sept. 20. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jacob Todd Baker, 19, and Kari Michelle Weakley, 18, both of East CR 875N, Syracuse.
• James A. Bontrager, 20, CR 56, Nappanee, and Marlene Kay Hochstetler, 20, North CR 1050W, Nappanee.
• Jesse Ryan Bubb, 25, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, and Hannah Beth Whetstone, 19, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.
• David Joe Compton, 24, and Amanda Lee Ayers, 24, both of North CR 600W, Warsaw.
• Riley Ray Gamsby, 35, and Sharon Elizabeth Ferguson, 27, both of East Center Street, Sidney.
• Shaphan Paul Kagin, 20, and Naomi Delores Williams, 25, both of East Pierceton Road, Warsaw.
• Michael D. Knowles, 35, and Corina Marie Henson, 24, East Blacks Trailer Court, North Webster.
• Gregory Aaron Lehman, 32, and Rebecca Hernandez Morris, 25, both of Marie Key Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey D. Maggard, 43, and Karen A. Murphy, 47, both of EMS W30 Lane, North Webster.
• Matthew Jason Mandeville, 22, EMS B1B Lane, Leesburg, and Lori Lynn Bruce, 29, Albion.
• Ryan Christopher Manuel, 19, South CR 325E, Warsaw, and Amanda Kay Brail, 18, West Doe Court, Warsaw.
• Steven Duane McDonald, 41, and Danielle Marie Osborn, 23, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Samuel Joseph Meck, 20, East CR 750N, Leesburg, and Amy Lynn Wallace, 23, North CR 325E, Warsaw.
• Clinton Dwayne Messer, 25, and October Snow Stump, 20, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Dewayne Edward O'Connor, 39, and Kellie Jean Coffelt, 34, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Juan Gabriel Pedraza, 25, and Grace Marie Black, 24, both of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw.
• Anthony Dwayne Smith, 21, East High Street, Etna Green, and Melissa Marie Virgil, 18, Apple Road, Bourbon.
• Timothy James Stoller, 23, Van Wert, Ohio, and Kari Ann Beer, 22, North Orn Road, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry Jean Larkey, $184.28; Angella L. Martz, $735.69; Uriah and Emmanuelle L. Milton, $1,063.47; Robert and Wendy Milton, $1,952.11; Chris and Danelle Solina, $1,431.54; Stacy D. Wilson, $940.95; and Cori L. Hargrove, $1,482.35.
• American General Finance v. Karen S. Drake. Plaintiff awarded $2,949.80.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Jose Mejia. Plaintiff awarded $567.57.
• Discover Bank v. Joseph E. and Margaret Paulus. Plaintiff awarded $2,151.14.
• United Farm Family Insurance v. Robert L. Nine. Plaintiff awarded $1,584.30.
• Carl Johnston v. Haywood C. Harrison and Denise Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Desmond Jackson v. Stephen and Lisa Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Pacesetter Financial Services v. Michael Chalk. Plaintiff awarded $438.92.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, v. Jennifer Ramirez. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Iris M. Davis v. Dale and Connie Hart. Plaintiff awarded $1,540.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robbie Kiser, $209.78, and Heather Higgins, $2,049.04.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Vanessa L. Pamer. Plaintiff awarded $1,571.35.
• Blackford Law Office v. James Ross. Plaintiff awarded $279.01.
• The Car Co. v. Jennifer Neuffer. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. v. Randy L. Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $1,125.
• Medical & Dental Business awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Teresa Chang, $400; Lee M. and Kimberly D. Bradley, $2,291.48; and Kevin and Katherine Emmons, $459.85.
• Reed & Earhart Attorneys, P.C., awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael D. Smith, $180.78; Joshua D. Reed, $238.55; and Irma Hernandez, $343.85.
• The Car Co. v. Billy M. Byler. Plaintiff awarded $300.
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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Scott, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Guadalupe Delarosa, Warsaw.
Fined $20.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jennifer Conway, North Manchester.
Fined $70.50 in February, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Anthony Enyeart, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Madeline Islas, Warsaw.
Fined $45.50 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Robby Daffron, Milford.
Fined $20.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Shane Adams, Silver Lake.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $20.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Crystal Cooper, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in July was Arturo Camargo, Milford.
Fined $25 in September 2000 was Fernando Terrazos, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in March was Augustin Paredes-Ortega, Akron.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
No Fishing License - Fined $21 in August was Christopher Woodward, Nappanee.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Gary L. Black, Warsaw; Bradley Detamore, Leesburg; and Steven R. Jefferson Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Miguel Moyotl, also known as Jose Cielo, Winona Lake.
Fined $41 in May was David L. Biltz, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in May against Bradley A. Caywood, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Adrian Altamirano, Warsaw.
Fined $41 in November was Jill A. Jacobs, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September 2000 was Brian A. Bradley, Rochester.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August was Jason R. Melcher, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in April was Brian L. Robertson, Pierceton.
Fined $46 in March was Michael E. Baker Jr., Pierceton.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in August was Stacy M. Pickett, North Webster.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in July was Amy Michele Hale, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in June and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Juan L. Tecaxco, Warsaw.
Fined $41 in March and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Darryn T. Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Adrian Altamirano, Warsaw.
Possession Of Undersized Bass - Fined $1 in May and ordered to pay a $20 replacement fee was Trent Funderburk, Leesburg.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in November, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Holloway, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in November against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Amanda Swick, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $50 in November was Robert Combs, Claypool.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $12 in July was Scott M. Hershberger, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July were Joy D. Goble 31, Warsaw, and Joshua E. Parrish, 18, Cromwell.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Jason R. Goble, Warsaw; (July) Jeremy L. Morgan, Warsaw; (April) Arturo Rangel, Warsaw; (September 2000) Ryan Kunish, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Jeremy L. Morgan, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (May) Cheryl Thomas, Warsaw; (January) Jamie Elijah, North Webster; Mindy Contreraz, Warsaw; (November) Melissa Engle, Silver Lake (four counts); Mindy Contreraz, Warsaw; (October) Melissa Engle, Silver Lake.
False Informing - (May) Charles P. Richardson, Warsaw; (September 2000) Brian A. Bradley, Rochester.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (April) Charles Seitner, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - (April) Jeffery Marshall, Warsaw; (January) Joseph Barczak, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Todd Walls, Leesburg.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (April) Ryan M. Owens, Silver Lake (two counts).
Public Intoxication - (March) Darryn T. Johnson, Warsaw; (November) Shaun Church, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Michael E. Baker Jr., Pierceton; (February) Anthony Enyeart, Leesburg.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (February) Crystal Cooper, Syracuse.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) David Pogue, Syracuse.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Mary Elizabeth Loop died Nov. 23, 2000, at age 89, leaving an estate valued at $868,626.26. Beneficiaries: Elizabeth Ann White, daughter, Sunfish Drive, Warsaw, and William Clay Loop, son, Tawas, Mich.
• LeRoy Lehman died Jan. 6, 2001, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $283,821.44. Beneficiary: Maydene L. Lehman, sister-in-law, East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Loren C. Miller died Aug. 21, 2001, at age 79, leaving an estate valued at $315,000. Beneficiaries: Helen M. Miller, spouse, Ford Lane, Warsaw, and Helen M. Miller and Lake City Bank, co-trustees of the Loren C. Miller Revocable Trust.
• Josephine A. Waltz died May 3, 2000, at age 91, leaving an estate valued at $643,259.96. Beneficiaries: Earle W. Waltz Jr., son, Elkhart, and James P. Waltz II, son, Fort Collins, Colo.
• Thomas J. LeHew died Dec. 16, 2000, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $549,531.73. Beneficiaries: Salvation Army Inc., charity, Arthur Street, Warsaw; Trinity United Methodist Church, charity, East Center Street, Warsaw; Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, charity, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Kosciusko County Historical Society, charity, North Indiana Street, Warsaw; Kosciusko County Foundation, charity, West Center Street, Warsaw; Margaret Ann Grieb, niece, Elkhart; John T. Zeman, nephew, Sarasota, Fla.; and Norman Hankins, friend, West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Wretha E. Jenkins died Feb. 5, 2001, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $509,686.20. Beneficiaries: Robert L. Jenkins, son, Ind. 14W, South Whitley; Arden Jenkins, son, South CR 700E, South Whitley; Carl Jenkins, son, South CR 900W, South Whitley; and Leonard A. Jenkins, son, Marion.
• Donald H. Miller died April 14, 2001, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $579,293.88. Beneficiary: Lori Pope, as successor trustee to the Don H. and Crystal W. Miller Trust, Greenfield.
• Inez I.E. Burt Rule died Dec. 26, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $300,261.71. Beneficiary: Theldon R. Burt, son.
• Elmer C. Cook died Feb. 11, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $317,724.09. Beneficiaries: Keith C., Brent M. and Richard D. Cook, sons, and Elaine E. Klein and Sandra K. Cook, daughters.
• Lura F. Long died July 4, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $819,990. Beneficiaries: Dale R. and Miriam F. Long, son and daughter-in-law.
• Charles O. Huffer died Aug. 26, 2001, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $622,500. Beneficiary: Helen M. Huffer, spouse, Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Michael A. Zimmerman, Bremen, v. Dr. Margaret Snyder, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from the alleged filing of a false report to the court. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Associates Housing Finance, LLC, formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., v. David P. and Penny L. Norris, North CR 925E, North Webster, and Anderson Surveying Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $49,783.20 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.
• The Centre, P.C., v. Robert M. Burke, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,302.99 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ellen M. Duncan, Dowagiac, Mich., v. John K. Duncan, South Henry Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 due on Cass County (Mich.) Circuit Court judgment, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Tonia J. Knapp, North CR 850W, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,948.11 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota/NA v. Kenneth A. Ferguson, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff seeks $52,208.05 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.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Ty W. Starr, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Starr to immediately apply for and, if possible, obtain the necessary improvement location permit and variance relating to the location of a mobile home on South East Channel Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Chris L. Conley, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $24,946.92 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.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Christopher Hall, South Etna Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $9,374.97 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs.
• S&P Capital Investments Inc., successor in interest to Mac Tools Inc., v. William D. Roberts, West CR 250W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $640.33 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Wholesale Inc. v. Darold L. Byran, doing business as Quality Convenience Store, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $12,474.76 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Leigh Calloway, Lakeside Drive, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,061.49 due on contract, plus court costs.
• American Acceptance, as assignee of Providian, v. Julia E. Raczkowski, EAst Shad Banks Lane, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $7,551.79 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. John W. Hoyle, South High Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,374.40 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bowers
K. Matt and Tempa Mechelle Bowers, East Koher Road, Syracuse. They were married March 11, 2000, and separated Aug. 28, 2001. There are no minor children.
Brunjes
Steven Brunjes, North CR 200W, Milford, and Heather Brunjes, Kosciusko County. They were married June 28, 1998, and separated Sept. 10, 2001. There is one minor child.
Carnes
Steven D. and Sheryl Carnes, South CR 700W, Mentone. They were married June 6, 1981, and separated Aug. 28, 2001. There are three minor children.
Dillon
Cheryl Y. and Lonnie John Dillon, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1995, and separated Sept. 7, 2001. There is one minor child.
Dove
Kennith Dove, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Barbara S. Dove, Kosciusko County. They were married Dec. 11, 1969, and separated Sept. 12, 2001. There are no minor children.
Kester
Gregory T. Kester, Warsaw, and Barbara A. Kester, South High Street, Warsaw. They were married March 24, 1990, and separated May 17, 2001. There are no minor children.
Owens
Kurt D. Owens, South Merry Estates Drive, Silver Lake, and Randrea T. Owens, Roosevelt Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 5, 1992, and separated Aug. 15, 2001. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• NIPSCO v. Miguel Yanez Ramirez. Plaintiff awarded $7,765.75 by default, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Scott E. Owens, $8,508.15; Sara S. Zollinger, $6,087; Kathy A. and Don L. Irwin, $5,357.22; Brandy Lynn and Christopher J. Ward, $5,536.64; Danny L. McCollough, $8,825.74; and James K. and Tina M. Owens, $6,004.29.
• Madison Community Bank, formerly known as Anderson Community Bank, v. Randall C. and Rebecca S. Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $51,347.25 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Select Corp. v. Carol L. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $6,080.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Hurley State Bank v. David A. Clark. Plaintiff awarded $5,797.06 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Dan and Tammy Spangle v. Brendt L. Smith, doing business as Smith Construction. After a bench trial, plaintiffs awarded $3,925, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Brian W. Barger. Plaintiff awarded $701 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The Provident Bank, doing business as Provident Consumer Financial Services, v. Curt A. and Tara L. Lepper, et al. Plaintiff awarded $73,982.15 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.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. Jeremy Shepherd and Tara Moore. Plaintiff awarded $55,563.92 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.
• National City Bank v. Danny E. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $2,081.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The Car Co. v. James B. Breece. Plaintiff awarded $3,250 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Tobias VanHouten. Plaintiff awarded $1,500 for violation of zoning ordinance and VanHouten ordered to cease using real estate on West Division Road, Pierceton, as an automobile graveyard/junkyard.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Christopher and Jennifer Ducey.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kenneth E. Chaplin.
Marriage Dissolution
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Gregory Dean and Tonya Lee Davis.
Other Action
• Karen Criswell v. Crown Equipment Corp. This case is referred to mediation with John W. Whiteleather Jr. as mediator.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Phillip J. Keller v. Matthew A. Irvin, Cedar Road, Tippecanoe. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 8, 2000, automobile accident at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Ind. 19. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees.
• Gary and Deborah Trowbridge, EMS D22 Lane, Syracuse, v. Samantha Olson, North CR 300E, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 29, 2000, auto accident on CR 300E. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• American General Finance Inc. v. Josh A. Stutzman, South Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,642.29 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Bank (Minnesota)/NA v. Ronald and Martha Mudd, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, and Metrobank, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $53,980.15 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.
• Altegra Credit Co. v. John Allen Sutton, EMS B49 Lane, Warsaw; James E. Fancil, Fort Wayne; and Margaret Fancil, Kingston, Tenn.; and John or Jane Doe, unknown occupants of EMS B40 Lane, Warsaw, residence. Plaintiff seeks $89,221.03 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.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family and Children, v. Geneva Bayne, also known as Geneva Bain, doing business as Big Kids/Little Kids, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting Bayne/Bain from engaging in unlawful child care operation and that a fine of $100 be assessed per day for each day operation is continued without a license.
• FADS Inc. v. Robert Bell and Rodney Scott, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged breach of agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Michael A. Hann v. Rodney J. Hann, East Fourth Street, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks judgment in an unspecified amount, plus attorney fees, court costs and possession of motorcycle.
• Joyce Method v. Susan Yingling, Fairmount. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 1, 2000, automobile accident on Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Three Rivers Federal Credit Union v. Matthew J. McClelland, South Eastridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,189.64 due on contract, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Jamie S. King, East CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $42,075.39 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.
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc. v. Thomas Hutchison, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Cathy Hutchison, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,291.36 due on credit card account, plus interest, $900 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Morsches Lumber Inc., also known as Builder's Mart, v. Explorer Construction and Carey Smith, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,108.22 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Lucas S. Reed v. Bret Dickerson, South Tally Ho Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Sept. 18, 1999, automobile accident near Atwood. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Paul L. Bammerlin) v. Sunshine E. Kyler, West Wilson Avenue, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $27,207.79 as paid to insured claimant, Bammerlin, after an Aug. 20, 2000, automobile accident at the intersection of Packerton Road and CR 900S. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Harry Price Jr., West Warren Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,423.34 due on account, plus interest and attorney fee.
Marriage Dissolutions
Andrews
Kristl K. Andrews, East Lake Street, Syracuse, and Charles A. Andrews, Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 4, 1994, and separated Jan. 1, 2001. There is one minor child.
Arrowood
Julia and Byrus Arrowood, North CR 400E, Warsaw. They were married July 5, 1985, and separated Sept. 1, 2001. There are two minor children.
Avery
Jason L. Avery, Syracuse, and Misti G. Avery, North CR 300E, Syracuse. They were married May 24, 1997, and separated in June 2001. There is one minor child.
Brunjes
Heather Brunjes, North CR 875W, Etna Green, and Steven Brunjes, North CR 200W, Milford. They were married June 29, 1997, and separated Sept. 12, 2001. There is one minor child.
Gawthrop
Kelly and Stoney E. Gawthrop, Kosciusko County. They were married April 3, 1998, and separated Sept. 23, 2001. There is one minor child.
Gonsalez
Elida Gonsalez, East CR 500N, Leesburg, and Gustavo Gonsalez, Goshen. They were married Nov. 10, 1995, and separated in April 1997. There is one minor child.
Grant
Rhonda M. Grant, Leesburg, and Jerome E. Grant, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 28, 1997, and separated Aug. 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Reed
Dathan Lee Reed, Independence, Kan., and Sarah Kathryn Reed, East South Street, Atwood. They were married June 19, 1993, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Sherman
Ryan Sherman, EMS C24C Lane, Warsaw, and Melissa A. Sherman, East South Street, North Webster. They were married Feb. 19, 2001, and separated Aug. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Whitaker
Nicole L. Whitaker, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Douglas Whitaker, South Georgetown Court, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 19, 1989, and separated April 28, 2001. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Sharon A. Fricke v. Jeannie A. Garland. Plaintiff awarded $13,543.89 by default, plus interest.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Robert E. and Linda S. Firestone v. Expiditer Services Inc. and Everette R. Williamson.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Dennis and Deborah Elkins, et al.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Thomas Kirk and Judie A. Wyman and Thomas V. Buskirk.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Martin Sacks and Linda L. (former name Fletcher restored). Sept. 12.
• John D. and Joanne R. Snyder. Sept. 14.
• Becky A. and Patrick K. Weimer. Sept. 18.
• Rachel J. (former name Reed restored) and Jeremy J. Meeks. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $49 per week in child support. Sept. 18.
• Rose M. and Jack B. Foust. Sept. 20. [[In-content Ad]]
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