Times-Union Court News 10-05-1999
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:
• Richard Bryan Pierson, 19, North Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw, and Michelle Ann Fifer, 19, North CR 450E, Warsaw.
• Omar Mora Rodriquez, 23, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee, and Lisa Heather Bowdler, 24, College Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Shannon Scott Amaya, 25, and Tonia Marie Castro, 21, both of North CR 150E, Milford.
• Juan C. Salazar Delgadillo, 28, and Natalie Lynn Ousley, 19, both of East Main Street, Mentone.
• Vaughan Henry Latham, 25, and Rossana Nunez Wong, 24, both of North Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Brent Alan Murdock, 41, Belton, S.C., and Judy A. Moyer, 31, Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Matthew Lee Michael, 20, and Kelli Jo Ditton, 19, both of Old Ind. 13, Pierceton.
• Mark B. Holloway, 31, and Vickie J. Rohr, 32, both of West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Bryan David Rice, 22, East Center Street, Burket, and Amy Elizabeth Miles, 25, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw.
• Bryce James Gilbert, 23, and Penny M. Wight, 24, both of West Main Street, Syracuse.
• Adam Lee Overmeyer, 20, and Angela Raye Lozano, 21, both of West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake.
• John M. Hale, 42, and Mary A. Himes, 43, both of East CR 700S, Pierceton.
• Travis L. McCoy, 19, West CR 575N, Etna Green, and Tabitha Mil-Rose Shoopman, 18, East CR 1300N, Milford.
• Kristian Todd Locklin, 18, EMS D25A Lane, Syracuse, and Lori Ann Eddy, 18, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Adam Robert Stetzel, 19, and Rhya Elizabeth Crouthers, 19, both of West Broadway Street, Etna Green.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Eric L. Decker. Plaintiff awarded $639.33.
• United Farm Family Insurance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Paul Brian Nine, $435.89, and Bradley Wilson Todd, $734.48.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Flaugh, $172.70; Robert Goss, $166.40; Kenneth Hardesty, $120.45; William Harner, $79.05; Ernest Heiman, $78.05; Sharon R. Hepler, $42.15; Eric Hudson, $215.70; and James Jarrett, $113.86.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Jon Kleinhen. Plaintiff awarded $924.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lane Kelly Roark, $532.17; David M. Weimer, $439.79; Lori Shambarger, $477.96; Earl Gardner, $685.44; Michael E. Rollins, $204.33; Barry Sapp, $719.40; Brent Anthony Rice, $366.98; George W. Stidams, $213.43; Lisa Emmons Manns, $2,928.47; Melissa L. Lindley, $2,243.87;
Also, Abigail L. Pifer, $1,848.63; Willis Ousley, $119.50; Lynn R. and Stephanie Newswanger, $677.29; Ruben Regalado, $630.32; Robert Glen Schultz Jr., $430.76; Jean Marie Bowser, $227.31; Daniel Clyde and Joyce Stanton, $640.68; and Paul Mossburg, $410.34.
• McKenzie Check Advance vs. William Joseph Feuquay. Plaintiff awarded $295.
• Mary Jo Stirling vs. Chris Cotton. Plaintiff awarded $2,326.08.
• Willard Brandt awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael Osborn, $3,000, and Cary and Monica Morrow Smith, $2,062.92.
• Lake City Heat Treating vs. Biospecialties. Plaintiff awarded $1,225.
• R&R Enterprises Inc. vs. Bruce A. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $640.
• Cheryl E. Schooley vs. Rob Dougherty and Howard and Tina McNeal. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• CBT Credit Services Inc. vs. Jerry and Marsha Moore. Plaintiff awarded $322.92.
• First Step Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Ann Rangel, $3,000; Bobbie and Lorrie Slone, $2,576.37; and Louis M. Mediano, $1,500.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Sparkie O. Haag. Plaintiff awarded $768.72.
• Tridle & Tridle vs. Corey Corner and Samantha Parker. Plaintiff awarded $2,970.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Howard Ramsey, $600, and Jimmy Lisenbee, $865.60.
• Charles Christner vs. Tracy Richardson-Current. Plaintiff awarded $172.79.
• Hostetler Door Inc. vs. Don Caverley. Plaintiff awarded $488.66.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Warsaw Parks, LLC, $682.90; Trudy L. Hatcher, $2,563.30; Michael S. Eldridge, $1,599.31; Jimmy Hartman, $414.79; and Kennel L. Williams, $570.56.
• Town of Claypool vs. Mike Miller. Plaintiff awarded $906.31.
• Nance Bruce vs. Stanley Salyer. Plaintiff awarded $2,720.
• Annie Zartman vs. Jack E. and Deanna Craig. Plaintiff awarded $2,573.83.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Kimberly S. Lavassaur. Plaintiff awarded $1,394.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Brian N. Weiggs, 20, Warsaw; Rodney K. Nissley, 30, Winona Lake; Bryon M. Warren, 20, Claypool; Philip P. Miller, 30, Leesburg; Paul B. Nine, 17, Leesburg; Helena L. Byrer, 39, Bourbon; Jennifer J. Ingram, 23, Nappanee; Darin A. Hostetler, 31, Milford; and Lindsay N. Woods, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Phil E. Handy, 36, Leesburg; Rebecca A. Higgins, 42, Warsaw; Enedeo Rodriguez, 18, Warsaw; and Jessica L. Turner, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Carol A. Bartley, 34, Warsaw; Kevin J. Nance, 43, Warsaw; Joseph R. Wildman, 18, Warsaw; Larry A. Himes, 49, Warsaw; Linda I. Fulton, 39, Akron; Aaron T. Shepherd, 22, Warsaw; and Sergio C. Rico, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Daniel L. Hill, 23, Silver Lake; Travis D. Hughes, 16, Syracuse; Stuart D. Miller, 24, Syracuse; Nicholas A. Robinson, 17, Leesburg; Eldon R. Long, 23, Warsaw; Benji J. Fugate, 17, Cromwell; Joseph H. Garcia, 29, Syracuse; and Brent J. Hines, 49, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July was David E. King, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Christopher M. Clabaugh, 20, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in September were Amber R. Ramseyer, 17, Milford, and Lawrence G. Boyts, 45, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August were Jason P. Halsey, 25, Syracuse; Michael G. Reed, 33, Rochester; and James W. Akers, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Gloria K. Glant, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Tamara C. Torres, 33, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Chad A.Young, 25, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $27 in September were Elida S.Aramburo, 21, Milford, and Marino B. Acosta, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September were Kim Truong, 48, Warsaw, and Bryon M. Warren, 20, Claypool.
Fined $7 in August were John R. Hewitt, 46, Pierceton, and Christopher M. Wentzel, 18, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Ernest E. Hyden, 31, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Left - Fined $7 in September was Fred L. Holst, 30, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September was Grace M. Soderlund, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $25.50 in August was Curtis D. Rible, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Javier Ramirez 24, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Jessica L. Horning, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Ryan D. Kunish, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Jose Ibarra, 22, Pierceton,
Fined $50 in September 1998 was Eric N. Young, 24, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August were James R. Troxell, 19, Leesburg; Brett A. Estep, 18, Warsaw, and Jerry R. Newton, 57, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Joby D. Popenfoose, 21, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated As A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Level Of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $50 in June was Juan A. San-Roman, 18, Winona Lake.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in April was Shawn W. Adams, 21, Claypool.
Permit Driving Without A License - Fined $7 in September 1988 was Linda J. Dietzen, 40, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in September was Thomas F. Ward, 46, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Matthew W. Thompson, 25, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Jeffrey C. Weirick, 40, Claypool; Brian N. Wiggs, 20, Warsaw; Kyle L. Wilbert, 19, Warsaw; Donna J. Jones, 70, Warsaw; Heather S. Wadkins, 19, Warsaw; Randolph P. Kleinhans, 42, Warsaw; Louis K. Milos, 16, Winona Lake; Frank A. Perales, 17, Milford; Juan J. Carvajal, 42, Milford; Ollie B. Rochester, 42, Syracuse; Patrick S. Kelly, 27, Milford; and Raymond M. Cruz, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Jason P. Halsey, 25, Syracuse, and Gary M. Hinkle, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in July was Shawn A. Minglin, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Terry J. Shaw, 22, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Deborah A. Richards, 42, Syracuse; Christopher S. Wentz, 16, Warsaw; Stephanie L. Gesaman, 29, Leesburg; Alyson L. Frantz, 17, South Whitley.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• James A. Dietzen died Dec. 13, 1997, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $1,405,811.91. Beneficiaries: Douglas W. Dietzen, son, Poway, Calif.; Jeffrey S. Dietzen, son, Spokane, Wash.; Kyle D. Dietzen, son, Bluffton; Kevin R. Dietzen, son, St. Louis, Mo.; and Tracy K. Dietzen, son, Pendleton. Tracy Dietzen, who is serving a prison sentence for killing his father, has disavowed any claim of inheritance.
• Lola G. Parker died Feb. 4, 1998, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $109,009.19. Beneficiaries: Wilma M. Norris, daughter, West CR 600S, Mentone, and Violet D. Overholt, daughter, North Broadway Street, Mentone.
• Cloice H. Metzger died April. 11, 1999, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $745,410.90. Beneficiaries: Ronald L. Metzger, son, South County Farm Road, Claypool; Joyce B. Kline, daughter, West CR 200S, Warsaw; Blaine A. Metzger, grandson, and his two minor children, all of Franksville, Wis.; Rodney W. Metzger, grandson, East CR 800S, Claypool; Barry J. Kline, grandson, and his three minor children, all of West CR 200S, Warsaw; Chanda E. Kline, granddaughter, Bartol Drive, Warsaw; Carolyn Yarger, stepdaughter, Longmont, Colo.; and John Gawthrop, stepson, Denver, Colo.
• Burl Scott died June 26, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $404,311.70. Beneficiaries: Kay L. Clark, Peggy A. Henry and Jan B. Barber, all daughters, no addresses given.
• Gertrude J. Schiff died June 25, 1999, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $1,248,584.04. Beneficiaries: James L. Johnson, nephew, Sebring, Fla., and 27 charitable organizations and/or colleges and universities.
• Mary Jane Deardorff died July 26, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $425,000. Beneficiary: Mary Lou Dixon, niece, Ind. 13N, Syracuse.
• Jerald B. Aker Sr. died Aug. 10, 1999, at age 67, leaving an estate valued at $745,000. Beneficiaries: Troy L. Aker, son, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Jerald B. Aker Jr., son, North Bay Drive, Warsaw; Dawn Aker Johnson, daughter, Indianapolis; and Maxine Lewis, no relation, Carterville, Ill.
• Leon S. Kubacki died July 20, 1999, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $505,000. Beneficiaries: Leon S. Kubacki Trust, c/o Michael L. Kubacki, East North Shore Drive, Syracuse, and Doris A. Kubacki, spouse, Pierceton.
• Robert B. Ellis died Aug. 5, 1999, at age 96, leaving an estate valued at $120,000. Beneficiaries: Jean Lung Sanders, niece, Mary Mac Drive, Warsaw, and Gerald Avery Kyle Jr., nephew, Naperville, Ill.
• Irene Bruce died Aug. 20, 1999, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $196,857.65. Beneficiaries: Harold D. and Dale I. Bruce, both of West CR 900S, Silver Lake.
• Evelyn Miller died Sept. 8, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $270,000. Beneficiaries: C. Curtis VanDeWater, son, North CR 300W, Warsaw; Nancy M. Alspaugh, daughter, West CR 600S, Mentone; Gregory D. VanDeWater, grandson, Kuder Lane, Warsaw; Leslie D. Jeffreys, granddaughter, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw; DeShawn L. Wert, granddaughter, Sweetser; Julia C. VanDeWater, granddaughter, Plymouth; Jeffrey A. Carney, grandson, Highland; Sherry L. Crowley, granddaughter, Lowell; Karne K. Raiha, granddaughter, Valparaiso; Patricia A. Hepworth, granddaughter, Crown Point; Eric L. Alspaugh, grandson, North Grant Street, Warsaw; Timothy A. Alspaugh, grandson, South CR 850W, South Whitley; and Andrew L. Alspaugh, grandson, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Grange Insurance Companies vs. Ivan Andrade, North Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $6,657.57 as paid to insured claimant, Jim Johnson, after an Oct. 2, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Green Tree Financial, now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Matthew G. McNiel, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $28,970.02 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. Tammy Troyer, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Advanstar Communications vs. Eyetel Technologies, Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,500 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Kevin L. Henderson, Groverton, $3,313.60, and Frank Solberg, Knox, $3,748.40.
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Dorothy Sue and James L. Elrod, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; Elrod Day Cares Inc.; and Associates Home Equity Service, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks (1) $9,335 due on contract, plus interest and court costs; (2) $9,448.26 for breach of promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; (3) $3,400 for nonsufficient funds check, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; and (4) judgment of $9,525.91, plus interest, attorney fees and foreclosure of mechanic's lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Valentine & Miner vs. Beth A. Walters, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $456.45 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Plummer & Co. Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Robert M. LaSuer Jr., Claypool, $2,098.73, and Robert W. and Mary L. LaSuer, Claypool, $3,091.42.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Terry D. Mudd, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,560.54 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Summer L. Scott, North CR 500E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,405 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Bank One/NA vs. Larry W. Wise, by his guardian, Jon E. Newcomb, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks $7,144.71 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Michael A. Privett and Angela C. Miller, both of South Packerton Road, Warsaw, and Empire Funding Corp., Austin, Texas. Plaintiff seeks $78,940.76 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,750 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due for dishonored checks, plus interest, costs incurred and court costs: Rex A. Evans, Tower Street, Etna Green, $549; Jose Valdez, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $549; Jon L. Bauer, Bedford, $699; Michael R. Braden, $549; Richard Rosenquist, Athens, $549.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Edwin A. Roadruck, North Maple Street, Warsaw; The First National Bank of Keystone; Linda M. Sweartland, as personal representative of NEW Plumbing & Heating Inc., East Pound Drive North, Warsaw; Robert L. Reed; Nationscredit, Fort Wayne; and Owen Count Bank, Spencer. Plaintiff seeks $48,901.58 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.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Christopher C. Hyden, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral and foreclosure of contract as prior to other liens.
• Hamilton Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Steven and Linda Blair, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,456.50 as paid to insured claimant, R&R Enterprises for damage resulting from a Sept. 21, 1998, fire at property on Old Road 30W, Warsaw, that was "carelessly, negligently and/or intentionally" set by Steven Blair. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Jeffrey and Rene L. Arnett, Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Donald H. Fretz, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,518.54 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Bobby J. and Tammy K. Baird, Rome City, $5,266.04; Jerry L. Cox Jr., Goshen, $8,836.80; and Donald W. and Lilly Diane Hicks, West Catherine Street, Milford, $3,826.02.
• Rothberg & Logan vs. Michael Riecke, Prestwick Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,865.96 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Howard S. Grimm Jr., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $3,150 due on contract, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Dobbs
Erica Wilcox-Dobbs, North Bobber Lane, Warsaw, and Aaron G. Dobbs, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married June 19, 1999, and separated Sept. 12, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gross
Jeanne Marie Gross, Kosciusko County, and William Harold Gross, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 3, 1990, and separated Sept. 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Sloan
Gary D. and Charlene Sloan, West CR 800S, CLaypool. They were married April 24, 1976, and separated Aug. 23, 1999. There are no minor children.
Williams
Teresa and Terry L. Williams, South CR 400E, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 20, 1990, and separated Sept. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. James B. and Anna L. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $24,697.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Virginia K. Alicea Addair. Plaintiff awarded $6,319.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Services, doing business as Discover Card, vs. Gary E. Price. Plaintiff awarded $3,941.54 by default, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Sylvia Conley, $1,285.38; Richard Steele, $1,848.03; and Lori Snyder, $2,040.10.
• Byrider Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Nichole J. and Brent L. Foster, $5,537.27; Crystal R. Rogers, $8,211.14; and Teresa A. Bays, $7,347.29.
• Frank Correll, doing business as The Carriage Shoppe, vs. Roger Tracy. Plaintiff awarded $5,162,80 by default, plus interest and court costs. Also, a lien is placed on vehicle belonging to Tracy.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs against the following people: Beth Kennedy, $1,705.46, and Richard A. Shepherd, $1,452.99.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• John Bradford and William M Dalton II, as trustees of the Donald J. Dalton irrevocable trust and Donald J. Dalton testamentary trust, vs. National City Bank, as successor of interest to First National Bank of Warsaw.
• Rodney Jessop vs. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kelly A. and Brian J. Geiger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
• Lorri Kay and Greg A. Johnson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
• Danny M. French and Linda (former name Caldwell restored). Sept. 24.
• Margaret A. and Chris D. Moore. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $192 per week in child support. Sept. 28.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Mari A. and Kurt Gunkel.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Hagen & Hagen P.C. vs. Janice Torbet, Pleasant Trace, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,015.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ellis G. and Patricia H. Hygema vs. Robert C. and Beverly A. Leiter, Argonne Road, Warsaw, and Bowers Builders Inc., Huntington. Plaintiffs seek $36,690 in damages, plus judgment in the amount of all other consequential damages caused by breach of contract, punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bonnie J. Hendricks vs. Marion F. Beck, East North Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 13, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of CR 800E and North Road, near Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Vernon E. Jr. and Stacy A. Gallion, East Washington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $81,510.78 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.
• Judy K. Hunter and Kevin J. Weaver vs. James Churchill, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 16, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of West Winona Avenue and South Union Street. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and request a trial by jury.
• United Credit Union vs. Lisa Shepherd, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note, plus court costs and amount due on revolving charge account, plus interest and court costs.
• Estate of Bobby Lee Clark by Carla Clark, personal representative, vs. The Broadway Tavern and its unknown owners, South Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for the death of Bobby Lee Clark in an April 6, 1999, auto accident after he was thrown from a vehicle driven by Terry Sabo when it struck a pole on Ind. 19. The lawsuit contends "that the serving of intoxicating beverages to Terry Sabo, while visibly intoxicated, was the proximate cause" of Clark's death.
• David and Eva Shaw seek visitation with their grandson, who lives with his mother, Shamra L. Shaw, in New Paris. The petitioners are the paternal grandparents of the child.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Dale L. and Wanietta C. Mort, South CR 900E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $53,808.42 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Clementine's II Inc. vs. El Palacio Tropical, LLC, and Salvador S. and Consuela Martinez, Leo. Plaintiff seeks $89,869.54 for breach of contract, plus attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., vs. Joe F. and Ellen Wallen, South CR 700E, South Whitley; Banc One Financial Services, Indianapolis; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $34,186.36 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jane Whitaker guardianship, by Delmor Shepherd, guardian, vs. Ron and Brenda Whitaker, East CR 500S, Pierceton, and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) an unspecified amount from Ron Whitaker for all losses and damage resulting from his actions and for the court to find that a criminal conversion took place and grant exemplary damages, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and expenses incurred; (2) an unspecified amount from Brenda Whitaker for her unjust enrichment, plus court costs and attorney fees; and (3) an unspecified amount from LCB for breach of contract by allowing Ron Whitaker to remove the contents of the lock boxes belonging to Lewis and Jane Whitaker, after Lewis Whitaker's death, without the presence of the county assessor, as required by state law.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., as subrogee of Leroy and Norma Axline, vs. Robert E. Workman, East Centennial Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $1,247.29 as paid to insured claimants, the Axlines, after a Sept. 21, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and Pickwick Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Bank of America/NA, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., vs. Jim D. and Jane M. Maulding, West North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $69,391.05 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Altum
Edward L. Altum, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Floyce A. Altum, Indianapolis. They were married April 4, 1960, and separated Sept. 5, 1985. There are no minor children.
Amburgy
Harlan Amburgy, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Diana L. Amburgy, Ind. 10S, Akron. They were married Aug. 29, 1987, and separated April 6,1999. There are no minor children.
Breeden
Sharon Breeden, North Union Street, Warsaw, and O. Edd Breeden, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1965, and separated Sept. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Claycomb
Richard Lee Claycomb II, North CR 600W, Warsaw, and Michelle Lynn Claycomb North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 26, 1998, and separated Aug. 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Duzan
Michael J. and Christy R. Duzan, West Palestine Road, Mentone. They were married Sept. 6, 1997, and separated Sept. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
French
Lara A. French, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, and Kent A. French, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 7, 1996, and separated June 13, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gebert
Brian K. Gebert, Pierceton, and Edna R. Gebert, North Third Street, Pierceton. They were married March 11, 1988, and separated Sept. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Linton
Tracy and Kenneth Linton, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 6, 1988, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Mort
Collin J. Mort, South CR 750E, Pierceton, and Bertha Leoda Mort, Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married May 22, 1983, and separated Sept. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Patrick
Edwina Patrick, Warsaw, and Jimmy Ray Patrick, North Third Place, Leesburg. They were married June 8, 1984, and separated Sept. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Stover
Christy Stover, Nokomis Drive, Syracuse, and Chad Stover, East Medusa Street, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 31, 1992, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Veff
Lynn Ranae and William Glen Veff, Forest Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated Sept. 27, 1999. There are no minor children.
Walton
Stephanie J. Walton, Kosciusko County, and Joseph Earl Walton, North Roadway Street, Mentone. They were married Sept. 15, 1990, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Richard Bryan Pierson, 19, North Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw, and Michelle Ann Fifer, 19, North CR 450E, Warsaw.
• Omar Mora Rodriquez, 23, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee, and Lisa Heather Bowdler, 24, College Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Shannon Scott Amaya, 25, and Tonia Marie Castro, 21, both of North CR 150E, Milford.
• Juan C. Salazar Delgadillo, 28, and Natalie Lynn Ousley, 19, both of East Main Street, Mentone.
• Vaughan Henry Latham, 25, and Rossana Nunez Wong, 24, both of North Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Brent Alan Murdock, 41, Belton, S.C., and Judy A. Moyer, 31, Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Matthew Lee Michael, 20, and Kelli Jo Ditton, 19, both of Old Ind. 13, Pierceton.
• Mark B. Holloway, 31, and Vickie J. Rohr, 32, both of West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Bryan David Rice, 22, East Center Street, Burket, and Amy Elizabeth Miles, 25, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw.
• Bryce James Gilbert, 23, and Penny M. Wight, 24, both of West Main Street, Syracuse.
• Adam Lee Overmeyer, 20, and Angela Raye Lozano, 21, both of West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake.
• John M. Hale, 42, and Mary A. Himes, 43, both of East CR 700S, Pierceton.
• Travis L. McCoy, 19, West CR 575N, Etna Green, and Tabitha Mil-Rose Shoopman, 18, East CR 1300N, Milford.
• Kristian Todd Locklin, 18, EMS D25A Lane, Syracuse, and Lori Ann Eddy, 18, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Adam Robert Stetzel, 19, and Rhya Elizabeth Crouthers, 19, both of West Broadway Street, Etna Green.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Eric L. Decker. Plaintiff awarded $639.33.
• United Farm Family Insurance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Paul Brian Nine, $435.89, and Bradley Wilson Todd, $734.48.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Flaugh, $172.70; Robert Goss, $166.40; Kenneth Hardesty, $120.45; William Harner, $79.05; Ernest Heiman, $78.05; Sharon R. Hepler, $42.15; Eric Hudson, $215.70; and James Jarrett, $113.86.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Jon Kleinhen. Plaintiff awarded $924.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lane Kelly Roark, $532.17; David M. Weimer, $439.79; Lori Shambarger, $477.96; Earl Gardner, $685.44; Michael E. Rollins, $204.33; Barry Sapp, $719.40; Brent Anthony Rice, $366.98; George W. Stidams, $213.43; Lisa Emmons Manns, $2,928.47; Melissa L. Lindley, $2,243.87;
Also, Abigail L. Pifer, $1,848.63; Willis Ousley, $119.50; Lynn R. and Stephanie Newswanger, $677.29; Ruben Regalado, $630.32; Robert Glen Schultz Jr., $430.76; Jean Marie Bowser, $227.31; Daniel Clyde and Joyce Stanton, $640.68; and Paul Mossburg, $410.34.
• McKenzie Check Advance vs. William Joseph Feuquay. Plaintiff awarded $295.
• Mary Jo Stirling vs. Chris Cotton. Plaintiff awarded $2,326.08.
• Willard Brandt awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael Osborn, $3,000, and Cary and Monica Morrow Smith, $2,062.92.
• Lake City Heat Treating vs. Biospecialties. Plaintiff awarded $1,225.
• R&R Enterprises Inc. vs. Bruce A. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $640.
• Cheryl E. Schooley vs. Rob Dougherty and Howard and Tina McNeal. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• CBT Credit Services Inc. vs. Jerry and Marsha Moore. Plaintiff awarded $322.92.
• First Step Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Ann Rangel, $3,000; Bobbie and Lorrie Slone, $2,576.37; and Louis M. Mediano, $1,500.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Sparkie O. Haag. Plaintiff awarded $768.72.
• Tridle & Tridle vs. Corey Corner and Samantha Parker. Plaintiff awarded $2,970.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Howard Ramsey, $600, and Jimmy Lisenbee, $865.60.
• Charles Christner vs. Tracy Richardson-Current. Plaintiff awarded $172.79.
• Hostetler Door Inc. vs. Don Caverley. Plaintiff awarded $488.66.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Warsaw Parks, LLC, $682.90; Trudy L. Hatcher, $2,563.30; Michael S. Eldridge, $1,599.31; Jimmy Hartman, $414.79; and Kennel L. Williams, $570.56.
• Town of Claypool vs. Mike Miller. Plaintiff awarded $906.31.
• Nance Bruce vs. Stanley Salyer. Plaintiff awarded $2,720.
• Annie Zartman vs. Jack E. and Deanna Craig. Plaintiff awarded $2,573.83.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Kimberly S. Lavassaur. Plaintiff awarded $1,394.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Brian N. Weiggs, 20, Warsaw; Rodney K. Nissley, 30, Winona Lake; Bryon M. Warren, 20, Claypool; Philip P. Miller, 30, Leesburg; Paul B. Nine, 17, Leesburg; Helena L. Byrer, 39, Bourbon; Jennifer J. Ingram, 23, Nappanee; Darin A. Hostetler, 31, Milford; and Lindsay N. Woods, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Phil E. Handy, 36, Leesburg; Rebecca A. Higgins, 42, Warsaw; Enedeo Rodriguez, 18, Warsaw; and Jessica L. Turner, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Carol A. Bartley, 34, Warsaw; Kevin J. Nance, 43, Warsaw; Joseph R. Wildman, 18, Warsaw; Larry A. Himes, 49, Warsaw; Linda I. Fulton, 39, Akron; Aaron T. Shepherd, 22, Warsaw; and Sergio C. Rico, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Daniel L. Hill, 23, Silver Lake; Travis D. Hughes, 16, Syracuse; Stuart D. Miller, 24, Syracuse; Nicholas A. Robinson, 17, Leesburg; Eldon R. Long, 23, Warsaw; Benji J. Fugate, 17, Cromwell; Joseph H. Garcia, 29, Syracuse; and Brent J. Hines, 49, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July was David E. King, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Christopher M. Clabaugh, 20, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in September were Amber R. Ramseyer, 17, Milford, and Lawrence G. Boyts, 45, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August were Jason P. Halsey, 25, Syracuse; Michael G. Reed, 33, Rochester; and James W. Akers, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Gloria K. Glant, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Tamara C. Torres, 33, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Chad A.Young, 25, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $27 in September were Elida S.Aramburo, 21, Milford, and Marino B. Acosta, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September were Kim Truong, 48, Warsaw, and Bryon M. Warren, 20, Claypool.
Fined $7 in August were John R. Hewitt, 46, Pierceton, and Christopher M. Wentzel, 18, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Ernest E. Hyden, 31, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Left - Fined $7 in September was Fred L. Holst, 30, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September was Grace M. Soderlund, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $25.50 in August was Curtis D. Rible, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Javier Ramirez 24, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Jessica L. Horning, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Ryan D. Kunish, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Jose Ibarra, 22, Pierceton,
Fined $50 in September 1998 was Eric N. Young, 24, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August were James R. Troxell, 19, Leesburg; Brett A. Estep, 18, Warsaw, and Jerry R. Newton, 57, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Joby D. Popenfoose, 21, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated As A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Level Of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $50 in June was Juan A. San-Roman, 18, Winona Lake.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in April was Shawn W. Adams, 21, Claypool.
Permit Driving Without A License - Fined $7 in September 1988 was Linda J. Dietzen, 40, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in September was Thomas F. Ward, 46, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Matthew W. Thompson, 25, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Jeffrey C. Weirick, 40, Claypool; Brian N. Wiggs, 20, Warsaw; Kyle L. Wilbert, 19, Warsaw; Donna J. Jones, 70, Warsaw; Heather S. Wadkins, 19, Warsaw; Randolph P. Kleinhans, 42, Warsaw; Louis K. Milos, 16, Winona Lake; Frank A. Perales, 17, Milford; Juan J. Carvajal, 42, Milford; Ollie B. Rochester, 42, Syracuse; Patrick S. Kelly, 27, Milford; and Raymond M. Cruz, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Jason P. Halsey, 25, Syracuse, and Gary M. Hinkle, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in July was Shawn A. Minglin, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Terry J. Shaw, 22, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Deborah A. Richards, 42, Syracuse; Christopher S. Wentz, 16, Warsaw; Stephanie L. Gesaman, 29, Leesburg; Alyson L. Frantz, 17, South Whitley.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior or Circuit Court:
• James A. Dietzen died Dec. 13, 1997, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $1,405,811.91. Beneficiaries: Douglas W. Dietzen, son, Poway, Calif.; Jeffrey S. Dietzen, son, Spokane, Wash.; Kyle D. Dietzen, son, Bluffton; Kevin R. Dietzen, son, St. Louis, Mo.; and Tracy K. Dietzen, son, Pendleton. Tracy Dietzen, who is serving a prison sentence for killing his father, has disavowed any claim of inheritance.
• Lola G. Parker died Feb. 4, 1998, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $109,009.19. Beneficiaries: Wilma M. Norris, daughter, West CR 600S, Mentone, and Violet D. Overholt, daughter, North Broadway Street, Mentone.
• Cloice H. Metzger died April. 11, 1999, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $745,410.90. Beneficiaries: Ronald L. Metzger, son, South County Farm Road, Claypool; Joyce B. Kline, daughter, West CR 200S, Warsaw; Blaine A. Metzger, grandson, and his two minor children, all of Franksville, Wis.; Rodney W. Metzger, grandson, East CR 800S, Claypool; Barry J. Kline, grandson, and his three minor children, all of West CR 200S, Warsaw; Chanda E. Kline, granddaughter, Bartol Drive, Warsaw; Carolyn Yarger, stepdaughter, Longmont, Colo.; and John Gawthrop, stepson, Denver, Colo.
• Burl Scott died June 26, 1998, leaving an estate valued at $404,311.70. Beneficiaries: Kay L. Clark, Peggy A. Henry and Jan B. Barber, all daughters, no addresses given.
• Gertrude J. Schiff died June 25, 1999, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $1,248,584.04. Beneficiaries: James L. Johnson, nephew, Sebring, Fla., and 27 charitable organizations and/or colleges and universities.
• Mary Jane Deardorff died July 26, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $425,000. Beneficiary: Mary Lou Dixon, niece, Ind. 13N, Syracuse.
• Jerald B. Aker Sr. died Aug. 10, 1999, at age 67, leaving an estate valued at $745,000. Beneficiaries: Troy L. Aker, son, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Jerald B. Aker Jr., son, North Bay Drive, Warsaw; Dawn Aker Johnson, daughter, Indianapolis; and Maxine Lewis, no relation, Carterville, Ill.
• Leon S. Kubacki died July 20, 1999, at age 92, leaving an estate valued at $505,000. Beneficiaries: Leon S. Kubacki Trust, c/o Michael L. Kubacki, East North Shore Drive, Syracuse, and Doris A. Kubacki, spouse, Pierceton.
• Robert B. Ellis died Aug. 5, 1999, at age 96, leaving an estate valued at $120,000. Beneficiaries: Jean Lung Sanders, niece, Mary Mac Drive, Warsaw, and Gerald Avery Kyle Jr., nephew, Naperville, Ill.
• Irene Bruce died Aug. 20, 1999, at age 83, leaving an estate valued at $196,857.65. Beneficiaries: Harold D. and Dale I. Bruce, both of West CR 900S, Silver Lake.
• Evelyn Miller died Sept. 8, 1999, at age 81, leaving an estate valued at $270,000. Beneficiaries: C. Curtis VanDeWater, son, North CR 300W, Warsaw; Nancy M. Alspaugh, daughter, West CR 600S, Mentone; Gregory D. VanDeWater, grandson, Kuder Lane, Warsaw; Leslie D. Jeffreys, granddaughter, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw; DeShawn L. Wert, granddaughter, Sweetser; Julia C. VanDeWater, granddaughter, Plymouth; Jeffrey A. Carney, grandson, Highland; Sherry L. Crowley, granddaughter, Lowell; Karne K. Raiha, granddaughter, Valparaiso; Patricia A. Hepworth, granddaughter, Crown Point; Eric L. Alspaugh, grandson, North Grant Street, Warsaw; Timothy A. Alspaugh, grandson, South CR 850W, South Whitley; and Andrew L. Alspaugh, grandson, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Grange Insurance Companies vs. Ivan Andrade, North Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $6,657.57 as paid to insured claimant, Jim Johnson, after an Oct. 2, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Green Tree Financial, now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Matthew G. McNiel, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $28,970.02 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank vs. Tammy Troyer, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Advanstar Communications vs. Eyetel Technologies, Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,500 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Kevin L. Henderson, Groverton, $3,313.60, and Frank Solberg, Knox, $3,748.40.
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Dorothy Sue and James L. Elrod, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; Elrod Day Cares Inc.; and Associates Home Equity Service, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks (1) $9,335 due on contract, plus interest and court costs; (2) $9,448.26 for breach of promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; (3) $3,400 for nonsufficient funds check, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; and (4) judgment of $9,525.91, plus interest, attorney fees and foreclosure of mechanic's lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Valentine & Miner vs. Beth A. Walters, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $456.45 due on promissory note, plus court costs.
• Plummer & Co. Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Robert M. LaSuer Jr., Claypool, $2,098.73, and Robert W. and Mary L. LaSuer, Claypool, $3,091.42.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Terry D. Mudd, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,560.54 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Summer L. Scott, North CR 500E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,405 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Bank One/NA vs. Larry W. Wise, by his guardian, Jon E. Newcomb, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks $7,144.71 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Michael A. Privett and Angela C. Miller, both of South Packerton Road, Warsaw, and Empire Funding Corp., Austin, Texas. Plaintiff seeks $78,940.76 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,750 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due for dishonored checks, plus interest, costs incurred and court costs: Rex A. Evans, Tower Street, Etna Green, $549; Jose Valdez, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $549; Jon L. Bauer, Bedford, $699; Michael R. Braden, $549; Richard Rosenquist, Athens, $549.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Edwin A. Roadruck, North Maple Street, Warsaw; The First National Bank of Keystone; Linda M. Sweartland, as personal representative of NEW Plumbing & Heating Inc., East Pound Drive North, Warsaw; Robert L. Reed; Nationscredit, Fort Wayne; and Owen Count Bank, Spencer. Plaintiff seeks $48,901.58 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.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Christopher C. Hyden, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral and foreclosure of contract as prior to other liens.
• Hamilton Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Steven and Linda Blair, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,456.50 as paid to insured claimant, R&R Enterprises for damage resulting from a Sept. 21, 1998, fire at property on Old Road 30W, Warsaw, that was "carelessly, negligently and/or intentionally" set by Steven Blair. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Jeffrey and Rene L. Arnett, Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Donald H. Fretz, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,518.54 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Bobby J. and Tammy K. Baird, Rome City, $5,266.04; Jerry L. Cox Jr., Goshen, $8,836.80; and Donald W. and Lilly Diane Hicks, West Catherine Street, Milford, $3,826.02.
• Rothberg & Logan vs. Michael Riecke, Prestwick Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,865.96 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Howard S. Grimm Jr., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $3,150 due on contract, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Dobbs
Erica Wilcox-Dobbs, North Bobber Lane, Warsaw, and Aaron G. Dobbs, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married June 19, 1999, and separated Sept. 12, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gross
Jeanne Marie Gross, Kosciusko County, and William Harold Gross, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 3, 1990, and separated Sept. 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Sloan
Gary D. and Charlene Sloan, West CR 800S, CLaypool. They were married April 24, 1976, and separated Aug. 23, 1999. There are no minor children.
Williams
Teresa and Terry L. Williams, South CR 400E, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 20, 1990, and separated Sept. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. James B. and Anna L. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $24,697.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Virginia K. Alicea Addair. Plaintiff awarded $6,319.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Services, doing business as Discover Card, vs. Gary E. Price. Plaintiff awarded $3,941.54 by default, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Sylvia Conley, $1,285.38; Richard Steele, $1,848.03; and Lori Snyder, $2,040.10.
• Byrider Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Nichole J. and Brent L. Foster, $5,537.27; Crystal R. Rogers, $8,211.14; and Teresa A. Bays, $7,347.29.
• Frank Correll, doing business as The Carriage Shoppe, vs. Roger Tracy. Plaintiff awarded $5,162,80 by default, plus interest and court costs. Also, a lien is placed on vehicle belonging to Tracy.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs against the following people: Beth Kennedy, $1,705.46, and Richard A. Shepherd, $1,452.99.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• John Bradford and William M Dalton II, as trustees of the Donald J. Dalton irrevocable trust and Donald J. Dalton testamentary trust, vs. National City Bank, as successor of interest to First National Bank of Warsaw.
• Rodney Jessop vs. Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kelly A. and Brian J. Geiger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
• Lorri Kay and Greg A. Johnson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
• Danny M. French and Linda (former name Caldwell restored). Sept. 24.
• Margaret A. and Chris D. Moore. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $192 per week in child support. Sept. 28.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Mari A. and Kurt Gunkel.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Hagen & Hagen P.C. vs. Janice Torbet, Pleasant Trace, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,015.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Ellis G. and Patricia H. Hygema vs. Robert C. and Beverly A. Leiter, Argonne Road, Warsaw, and Bowers Builders Inc., Huntington. Plaintiffs seek $36,690 in damages, plus judgment in the amount of all other consequential damages caused by breach of contract, punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bonnie J. Hendricks vs. Marion F. Beck, East North Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 13, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of CR 800E and North Road, near Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Vernon E. Jr. and Stacy A. Gallion, East Washington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $81,510.78 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.
• Judy K. Hunter and Kevin J. Weaver vs. James Churchill, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 16, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of West Winona Avenue and South Union Street. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and request a trial by jury.
• United Credit Union vs. Lisa Shepherd, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note, plus court costs and amount due on revolving charge account, plus interest and court costs.
• Estate of Bobby Lee Clark by Carla Clark, personal representative, vs. The Broadway Tavern and its unknown owners, South Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for the death of Bobby Lee Clark in an April 6, 1999, auto accident after he was thrown from a vehicle driven by Terry Sabo when it struck a pole on Ind. 19. The lawsuit contends "that the serving of intoxicating beverages to Terry Sabo, while visibly intoxicated, was the proximate cause" of Clark's death.
• David and Eva Shaw seek visitation with their grandson, who lives with his mother, Shamra L. Shaw, in New Paris. The petitioners are the paternal grandparents of the child.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Dale L. and Wanietta C. Mort, South CR 900E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $53,808.42 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Clementine's II Inc. vs. El Palacio Tropical, LLC, and Salvador S. and Consuela Martinez, Leo. Plaintiff seeks $89,869.54 for breach of contract, plus attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred.
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., vs. Joe F. and Ellen Wallen, South CR 700E, South Whitley; Banc One Financial Services, Indianapolis; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $34,186.36 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jane Whitaker guardianship, by Delmor Shepherd, guardian, vs. Ron and Brenda Whitaker, East CR 500S, Pierceton, and Lake City Bank, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) an unspecified amount from Ron Whitaker for all losses and damage resulting from his actions and for the court to find that a criminal conversion took place and grant exemplary damages, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and expenses incurred; (2) an unspecified amount from Brenda Whitaker for her unjust enrichment, plus court costs and attorney fees; and (3) an unspecified amount from LCB for breach of contract by allowing Ron Whitaker to remove the contents of the lock boxes belonging to Lewis and Jane Whitaker, after Lewis Whitaker's death, without the presence of the county assessor, as required by state law.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., as subrogee of Leroy and Norma Axline, vs. Robert E. Workman, East Centennial Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $1,247.29 as paid to insured claimants, the Axlines, after a Sept. 21, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and Pickwick Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Bank of America/NA, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., vs. Jim D. and Jane M. Maulding, West North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $69,391.05 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Altum
Edward L. Altum, East CR 1050N, Syracuse, and Floyce A. Altum, Indianapolis. They were married April 4, 1960, and separated Sept. 5, 1985. There are no minor children.
Amburgy
Harlan Amburgy, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Diana L. Amburgy, Ind. 10S, Akron. They were married Aug. 29, 1987, and separated April 6,1999. There are no minor children.
Breeden
Sharon Breeden, North Union Street, Warsaw, and O. Edd Breeden, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1965, and separated Sept. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Claycomb
Richard Lee Claycomb II, North CR 600W, Warsaw, and Michelle Lynn Claycomb North Greenwood Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 26, 1998, and separated Aug. 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Duzan
Michael J. and Christy R. Duzan, West Palestine Road, Mentone. They were married Sept. 6, 1997, and separated Sept. 6, 1999. There are no minor children.
French
Lara A. French, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, and Kent A. French, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 7, 1996, and separated June 13, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gebert
Brian K. Gebert, Pierceton, and Edna R. Gebert, North Third Street, Pierceton. They were married March 11, 1988, and separated Sept. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Linton
Tracy and Kenneth Linton, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. They were married June 6, 1988, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Mort
Collin J. Mort, South CR 750E, Pierceton, and Bertha Leoda Mort, Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married May 22, 1983, and separated Sept. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Patrick
Edwina Patrick, Warsaw, and Jimmy Ray Patrick, North Third Place, Leesburg. They were married June 8, 1984, and separated Sept. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Stover
Christy Stover, Nokomis Drive, Syracuse, and Chad Stover, East Medusa Street, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 31, 1992, and separated Jan. 15, 1999. There are two minor children.
Veff
Lynn Ranae and William Glen Veff, Forest Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated Sept. 27, 1999. There are no minor children.
Walton
Stephanie J. Walton, Kosciusko County, and Joseph Earl Walton, North Roadway Street, Mentone. They were married Sept. 15, 1990, and separated Sept. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
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