Times-Union Court News 10-06-1998
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Richard Lee Claycomb II, 22, and Michelle Lynn Laughlin, 21, both of Caleb Court, Warsaw.
• Robert John Bell, 21, West Elm Street, Pierceton, and Pepper Michele Swick, 23, South CR 600W, Mentone.
• Chad Steven Gebert, 25, and Angela Sue Popenfoose, 22, bothof EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg.
• Kevin Scott Crane, 21, and Shannon Caitrin Smith, 19, both of East Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Steven Allan Zawadzki, 29, and Michelle L. Houston, 34, both of East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg.
• Thaddeus Cordell Smart, 25, and Cindy K. Starbuck, 41, both of Mill Street, Syracuse.
• Eric Robert Lackey, 19, and Kimberly Lynn Coverstone, 27, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Michael Patrick Weber, 22, Fort Leonard, Mo., and Lindsay Marie Wallen, 21, South Walnut Drive, Warsaw.
• Marlin Daniel Hochstetler, 20, West CR 1300N, Nappanee, and Vonda Kay Miller, 18, West CR 1350N, Milford.
• Titus Matthew Garber, 24, Fredricksburg, Ohio, and Teresa Gingerich, 20, West CR 1150N, Milford.
• Kevin Louis Lyons, 33, and Melinda Rutherford, 35, both of Nicholasville, Ky.
• Robert L. Huffer, 62, and Veronica S. Ashton, 51, both of Sothfield Road, Winona Lake.
• David Charles French, 31, and Wendy Ruth Powell, 28, both of Fulton, Mich.
• Daniel E. Rife, 57, CR 800W, Warsaw, and Judith E. Holden, 51, South McKinley Street, Warsaw.
• Mark Nicholas Morris, 27, and Stacey Renae Slone, 21, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• William Michael Hyde Jr., 25, and Dawn Renae Minnix, 19, both of Wexford Place, Warsaw.
• Philip J. Parker, 74, North Coventry Court, Warsaw,and Jo A. Shafer, 68, East Biscayne Avenue, Warsaw.
• Brad D. Ellis, 41, and Suzanne Renee Chang, 30, both of South CR 275E, Warsaw.
• Bryan Eric Lynch, 29, and Arvella Nona Lee Bradley, 30, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Raymond and Linda Brandon. Plaintiff awarded $726.05.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency vs. Dawn M. Gentry and Laymon R. Marshall. Plaintiff awarded $5,417.71.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Teresa M. Caverly Miller and Dorothy Lynn Cleto. Plaintiff awarded $502.
• Bill R. Osborne vs. Timmy Lee Smith. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert L. Jr. and Melissa A. Ditton, $1,844.91; Ronald and Robin A. Lindzy, $633.77; Mark B. Holloway, $1,022.27; and Mark Burns, $318.67.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda G. Ping, $349.39, and Angela Barton, $236.45.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in September was George T. Hardie, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in September were Patrick C. Silveus, 44, Warsaw; Jancy E. Schmucker, 45, Syracuse; Kathleen S. Stutzman, 54, Syracuse; Rodney P. Heltzel, 30, North Webster; Clifford M. Smith, 17, North Webster; Bobby L. Shelton, 18, Warsaw; Lisa S. Sand, 37, Leesburg; Jose Gonzalez, 46, Milford; and David J. Bidle, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in August were Raymond R. Blosser, 21, Syracuse; Anthony V. Lynch, 32, Warsaw; Thomas P. Kehr, 19, Cromwell; and James R. Kennedy, 16, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in July was Joshua J. McGuire, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Dennis E. Jones, 35, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in April was Adam S. Stromatt, 22, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in September were David L. Hochstetler, 28, Winona Lake; Kristina M. Ogden, 31, Warsaw; Cindy A. Justice, 22, North Webster; Robert L. Tobias, 35, Warsaw; Jim J. Levandis, 45, Syracuse; Michael A. Busz, 18, Winona Lake; Thomas J. Brembeck, 38, Syracuse; Janice S. May, 43, North Webster; Rachel L. Carbone, 16, Syracuse; Mitchell J. Manns, 58, Warsaw;
Also, Stanley A. Stutzman, 48, Warsaw; Darla R. Kinsey, 43, Tippecanoe; and Joanna M. Irvine, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Michael G. Gross, 24, Syracuse; and Blanca I. Lozano, 45, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in June were Summer D. Wheeler, 21, Pierceton, and Deborah J. Stachowiak, 40, Larwill.
Fined $12 in February was Jonathan C. Mauk, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Dean A. Scholl, 36, Claypool; Marina Rodriguez, 19, Warsaw; Amy L. Walters, 26, Syracuse; Edwin M. McClellan, 33, Winona Lake; and Richard W. Sasso, 63, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Gary M. Hinkle, 20, North Webster.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Thomas J. Brembeck, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Toni M. Bonebrake, 36, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Thomas J. Brembeck, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August were Roger D. Frantz, 19, Winona Lake, and Melissa D. Tackett, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Anthony J. Young, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Neil D. Bammerlin, 33, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September were Eric J. Herbst, 36, North Webster; Thomas R. Beno, 29, Warsaw; and Enrique Flores, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was William P. Hopkins, 33, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February was Santos Rodrigue, 39, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in September was James L. Bogs, 29, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Andrew J. Fedock, 25, Syracuse.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $24.50 in April was Anthony T. Larue, 19, Winona Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in February was Eric R. Lackey, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January was Dave A. Julian, 37, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in August was Richard A. Harper, 33, Warsaw.
Operating A Motorcraft With A Suspended Or Revoked Driver's License - Fined $50 in July was Jason D. Lewis, 24, Syracuse.
Permitting Violation - Fined $7 in June was Woody P. Shepherd, 32, Mentone.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Eric R. Workman, 22, Claypool; Nicholas A. Knouff, 19, Warsaw; David J. Jackson, 28, Warsaw; April M. Smith, 20, Warsaw; Jeffrey D. Spencer, 29, Akron; Gregory S. Stephens, 26, Winona Lake; and Lisa M. Morgan, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Mariea E. Savant, 45, North Manchester.
Fined $20 in May was Eric R. Lackey, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Eric R. Lackey, 19, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Sara L. Moore, 16, Milford; Heather G. Impey, 35, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• The Cadle Co. vs. John E. Peterson, University Place, Wash., and Marie E. Peterson, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $19,226.63 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and/or attorney fees and court costs: Dannie K. and Terri L. Davis, South McClellan Street, Warsaw, $3,873.81; Cesar Demetrio Martinez, North Union Street, Warsaw, $4,738.89; Stephen D. and Cindy L. Hosier, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, $11,200.47; John H.E. Heckaman, East Circle Drive South, Syracuse, $7,429.93; Amy L. Elliott Hoffman, South Bend, $6,846.54; Basilio V. Ramirez, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $8,134.65; Dennis E. Sanders, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $3,369.54; Stacy Slusher and Brenda Troyer, South Union Street, Warsaw, $5,623.90; Evan M. Epple, Auburn, $6,349.35; Robert and Sharon Kay Prater Miller, North CR 150W, Warsaw, $3,326.50; and Michael J. Swain, Plymouth, $7,721.90.
• Kim D. Trader vs. Wilby's Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 6, 1997, fall on a patch of ice outside the store at U.S. 30 and Ind. 13, Pierceton.
Marriage Dissolution
Jarski
Alicja Anna Jarski, Kosciusko County, and Marek Artur Jarski, Glad Street, Warsaw. They were married July 15, 1998, and separated Sept. 16, 1998. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jerry R. and Gina M. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $5,303.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Russell Hendricks, $1,006.90; Alex A. Sielesnew, $1,761.55; and Steven Masterson, $1,291.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brett J. Morehead) vs. Janet A. Cook Bowling. Plaintiff awarded $5,535.90, plus interest and court costs.
• Bill R. and Linda L. Psborne vs. Timmy Lee and Phyllis K. Smith. Real estate contract ordered terminated and plaintiff awarded possession of real estate by default, plus $750 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Irene A. Black. Plaintiff awarded $3,301.94, plus interest, $1,018 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc., doing business as CNAC, vs. Jerry D. Allen. Plaintiff awarded $8,450.76 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. William A. Lent Jr. Plaintiff awarded $4,726.76 by default, plus court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Christopher D. Skaggs. Plaintiff awarded $4,367.22 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of vehicle.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Christopher D. and Renee Malott and Robert Bennett. This case dismissed as to Bennett only and remains pending against the Malotts.
• John Edward Jr. and Jan Sivley vs. Tobias T. Van Houten.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midlakes Custom Builders Homes and Concrete Inc. and Mark Frey vs. Scott Ousley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an order enjoining Ousley from acting for or on behalf of the corporation during pendency of this action, an accounting of the corporation's records, an order determining the amounts of reimbursements owed by Ousley, attorney fees, court costs, a transer of corporation assets, delivery of corporation property and proceeds, payment of damages incurred by improper use of corporate funds and property, removal of Ousley as a director and officer of corporation and treble damages.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of Warren E. Hygema revocable trust, vs. Warren D. Hively, Daphne, Ala., and KeyBank National Association. Plaintiff seeks $65,620.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Daren D., Carmen T., Loren E. and Donna J. Maierle, School Street, Winona Lake, and state of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $69,681.85 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.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Deborah Robbins, now known as Deborah Holderby, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Northstar Mortgage Corp, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $45,834.75 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.
• ContiMortgage Corp. vs. Michael S. and Jennifer Moss, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $83,643.98 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.
• Shawn M. Hine, EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw, vs. Gerald McCausey, East Winona Avenue, Winona Lae, and Grange Mutual Casualty Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 3, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of North Harrisson and East Fort Wayne streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interst, court costs and underinsured motorist company limits available, plus interest, and requests a trial by jury.
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Steven D. and Sheryl L. Carnes, Burket, and Roger W. and Holly C. Collier, Church Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $17,541.64 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.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Lucinda A. Holloway, Oriole Lane, Warsaw, Indiana Finance Housing Authority and Attorney General Jeffrey Modisett. Plaintiff seeks $44,798.43 due on note, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NationsBank Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Janet A. Jones, Roy Street, Winona Lake, American General Finance Co. and Teachers Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $71,563.91 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Robert E. and Lori A. Grayless, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $72,046.97 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.
• City of Warsaw vs. Adams Transit Inc., Frieslano, Wis. Plaintiff seeks $6,234.84 for damage resulting from an Oct. 20, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Main and Lake streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Smith
Robin K. Smith, Warsaw, and Michael L. Smith, Bristol. They were married May 5, 1986, and separated Aug. 31, 1998. There are two minor children.
Kratz
Paula L. Thames-Kratz and Robert W. Kratz II, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married April 18, 1997, and separated Sept. 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Watters
Nathan Watters, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Katrina Watters, East Market Street, South Whitley. They were married April 13, 1996, and separated June 19, 1998. There is one minor child.
Blanton
Douglas Blanton Jr., South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Sadie Sarah Blanton, San Pierre. They were married Sept. 28, 1996, and separated Sept. 3, 1998. There are two minor children.
Graham
Kim Graham, Leesburg, and Joe Graham, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 16, 1983, and separated Sept. 3, 1998. There are two minor children.
Urbin
Beth A. Urbin, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Jay Urbin, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake. They were married June 20, 1998, and separated Sept. 19, 1998. There are no minor children.
Clampitt
Tosha Clampitt, Kosciusko County, and Stephen Clampitt, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 6, 1997, and separated Aug. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Van Vorst
Charles L. Van Vorst, East Bowser Road, Syracuse, and Rebecca J. Van Vorst, Elkhart. They were married Oct. 18, 1997, and separated Aug. 11, 1998. There are no minor children.
Nolan
Richard Nolan, Kosciusko County, and Candace Nolan, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 14, 1998, and separated Sept. 17, 1998. There are no minor children.
Banks
Elizabeth A. Banks, Kosciusko County, and David D. Banks, Michigan City. They were married Sept. 4, 1997, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Teresa Hale. Plaintiff awarded $11,853.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Donald E. Peterson. Plaintiff awarded $8,220.60 by default, plus court costs.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. David W. Pancake and Transamerica Financial Services. Plaintiff awarded $42,552.75 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (as subrogee of David S. Haynes) vs. Valerie Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $3,631.47 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Donald E. and Katherine M. Butterfield, et al. Plaintiff awarded $56,841.22 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Bobbi G. Hart) vs. Barbara Bays. Plaintiff awarded $1,682.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Janet A. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $3,345.26 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Berreth Oil Inc. vs. Drudge Screw Products Inc. Court costs taxed to plainitff.
• Baker Management Inc. vs. Rachelle A. Bickel and Southeast Temporary Services, a division of Southeast Consulting Co. Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sharon and Forrest Johnston. Sept. 21.
• Sherri L. and Shayne E. Miles. Couple awarded joint custody of minor child. Sept. 21.
• Christina and Rodney Kuhn. Couple awarded joint custody of minor child. Sept. 23.
• Jackie (former name Hoffer restored)and Richard Wallace. Sept. 30.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Robin Onita and Rodolfo Parra. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Richard Lee Claycomb II, 22, and Michelle Lynn Laughlin, 21, both of Caleb Court, Warsaw.
• Robert John Bell, 21, West Elm Street, Pierceton, and Pepper Michele Swick, 23, South CR 600W, Mentone.
• Chad Steven Gebert, 25, and Angela Sue Popenfoose, 22, bothof EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg.
• Kevin Scott Crane, 21, and Shannon Caitrin Smith, 19, both of East Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Steven Allan Zawadzki, 29, and Michelle L. Houston, 34, both of East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg.
• Thaddeus Cordell Smart, 25, and Cindy K. Starbuck, 41, both of Mill Street, Syracuse.
• Eric Robert Lackey, 19, and Kimberly Lynn Coverstone, 27, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Michael Patrick Weber, 22, Fort Leonard, Mo., and Lindsay Marie Wallen, 21, South Walnut Drive, Warsaw.
• Marlin Daniel Hochstetler, 20, West CR 1300N, Nappanee, and Vonda Kay Miller, 18, West CR 1350N, Milford.
• Titus Matthew Garber, 24, Fredricksburg, Ohio, and Teresa Gingerich, 20, West CR 1150N, Milford.
• Kevin Louis Lyons, 33, and Melinda Rutherford, 35, both of Nicholasville, Ky.
• Robert L. Huffer, 62, and Veronica S. Ashton, 51, both of Sothfield Road, Winona Lake.
• David Charles French, 31, and Wendy Ruth Powell, 28, both of Fulton, Mich.
• Daniel E. Rife, 57, CR 800W, Warsaw, and Judith E. Holden, 51, South McKinley Street, Warsaw.
• Mark Nicholas Morris, 27, and Stacey Renae Slone, 21, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• William Michael Hyde Jr., 25, and Dawn Renae Minnix, 19, both of Wexford Place, Warsaw.
• Philip J. Parker, 74, North Coventry Court, Warsaw,and Jo A. Shafer, 68, East Biscayne Avenue, Warsaw.
• Brad D. Ellis, 41, and Suzanne Renee Chang, 30, both of South CR 275E, Warsaw.
• Bryan Eric Lynch, 29, and Arvella Nona Lee Bradley, 30, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Raymond and Linda Brandon. Plaintiff awarded $726.05.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency vs. Dawn M. Gentry and Laymon R. Marshall. Plaintiff awarded $5,417.71.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Teresa M. Caverly Miller and Dorothy Lynn Cleto. Plaintiff awarded $502.
• Bill R. Osborne vs. Timmy Lee Smith. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert L. Jr. and Melissa A. Ditton, $1,844.91; Ronald and Robin A. Lindzy, $633.77; Mark B. Holloway, $1,022.27; and Mark Burns, $318.67.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda G. Ping, $349.39, and Angela Barton, $236.45.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in September was George T. Hardie, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in September were Patrick C. Silveus, 44, Warsaw; Jancy E. Schmucker, 45, Syracuse; Kathleen S. Stutzman, 54, Syracuse; Rodney P. Heltzel, 30, North Webster; Clifford M. Smith, 17, North Webster; Bobby L. Shelton, 18, Warsaw; Lisa S. Sand, 37, Leesburg; Jose Gonzalez, 46, Milford; and David J. Bidle, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in August were Raymond R. Blosser, 21, Syracuse; Anthony V. Lynch, 32, Warsaw; Thomas P. Kehr, 19, Cromwell; and James R. Kennedy, 16, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in July was Joshua J. McGuire, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Dennis E. Jones, 35, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in April was Adam S. Stromatt, 22, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in September were David L. Hochstetler, 28, Winona Lake; Kristina M. Ogden, 31, Warsaw; Cindy A. Justice, 22, North Webster; Robert L. Tobias, 35, Warsaw; Jim J. Levandis, 45, Syracuse; Michael A. Busz, 18, Winona Lake; Thomas J. Brembeck, 38, Syracuse; Janice S. May, 43, North Webster; Rachel L. Carbone, 16, Syracuse; Mitchell J. Manns, 58, Warsaw;
Also, Stanley A. Stutzman, 48, Warsaw; Darla R. Kinsey, 43, Tippecanoe; and Joanna M. Irvine, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Michael G. Gross, 24, Syracuse; and Blanca I. Lozano, 45, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in June were Summer D. Wheeler, 21, Pierceton, and Deborah J. Stachowiak, 40, Larwill.
Fined $12 in February was Jonathan C. Mauk, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Dean A. Scholl, 36, Claypool; Marina Rodriguez, 19, Warsaw; Amy L. Walters, 26, Syracuse; Edwin M. McClellan, 33, Winona Lake; and Richard W. Sasso, 63, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Gary M. Hinkle, 20, North Webster.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Thomas J. Brembeck, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Toni M. Bonebrake, 36, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Thomas J. Brembeck, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August were Roger D. Frantz, 19, Winona Lake, and Melissa D. Tackett, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Anthony J. Young, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Neil D. Bammerlin, 33, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September were Eric J. Herbst, 36, North Webster; Thomas R. Beno, 29, Warsaw; and Enrique Flores, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was William P. Hopkins, 33, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February was Santos Rodrigue, 39, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in September was James L. Bogs, 29, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Andrew J. Fedock, 25, Syracuse.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $24.50 in April was Anthony T. Larue, 19, Winona Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in February was Eric R. Lackey, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in January was Dave A. Julian, 37, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in August was Richard A. Harper, 33, Warsaw.
Operating A Motorcraft With A Suspended Or Revoked Driver's License - Fined $50 in July was Jason D. Lewis, 24, Syracuse.
Permitting Violation - Fined $7 in June was Woody P. Shepherd, 32, Mentone.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Eric R. Workman, 22, Claypool; Nicholas A. Knouff, 19, Warsaw; David J. Jackson, 28, Warsaw; April M. Smith, 20, Warsaw; Jeffrey D. Spencer, 29, Akron; Gregory S. Stephens, 26, Winona Lake; and Lisa M. Morgan, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Mariea E. Savant, 45, North Manchester.
Fined $20 in May was Eric R. Lackey, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Eric R. Lackey, 19, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Sara L. Moore, 16, Milford; Heather G. Impey, 35, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• The Cadle Co. vs. John E. Peterson, University Place, Wash., and Marie E. Peterson, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $19,226.63 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and/or attorney fees and court costs: Dannie K. and Terri L. Davis, South McClellan Street, Warsaw, $3,873.81; Cesar Demetrio Martinez, North Union Street, Warsaw, $4,738.89; Stephen D. and Cindy L. Hosier, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, $11,200.47; John H.E. Heckaman, East Circle Drive South, Syracuse, $7,429.93; Amy L. Elliott Hoffman, South Bend, $6,846.54; Basilio V. Ramirez, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $8,134.65; Dennis E. Sanders, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $3,369.54; Stacy Slusher and Brenda Troyer, South Union Street, Warsaw, $5,623.90; Evan M. Epple, Auburn, $6,349.35; Robert and Sharon Kay Prater Miller, North CR 150W, Warsaw, $3,326.50; and Michael J. Swain, Plymouth, $7,721.90.
• Kim D. Trader vs. Wilby's Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 6, 1997, fall on a patch of ice outside the store at U.S. 30 and Ind. 13, Pierceton.
Marriage Dissolution
Jarski
Alicja Anna Jarski, Kosciusko County, and Marek Artur Jarski, Glad Street, Warsaw. They were married July 15, 1998, and separated Sept. 16, 1998. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jerry R. and Gina M. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $5,303.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Russell Hendricks, $1,006.90; Alex A. Sielesnew, $1,761.55; and Steven Masterson, $1,291.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brett J. Morehead) vs. Janet A. Cook Bowling. Plaintiff awarded $5,535.90, plus interest and court costs.
• Bill R. and Linda L. Psborne vs. Timmy Lee and Phyllis K. Smith. Real estate contract ordered terminated and plaintiff awarded possession of real estate by default, plus $750 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Irene A. Black. Plaintiff awarded $3,301.94, plus interest, $1,018 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc., doing business as CNAC, vs. Jerry D. Allen. Plaintiff awarded $8,450.76 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. William A. Lent Jr. Plaintiff awarded $4,726.76 by default, plus court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Christopher D. Skaggs. Plaintiff awarded $4,367.22 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of vehicle.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Christopher D. and Renee Malott and Robert Bennett. This case dismissed as to Bennett only and remains pending against the Malotts.
• John Edward Jr. and Jan Sivley vs. Tobias T. Van Houten.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midlakes Custom Builders Homes and Concrete Inc. and Mark Frey vs. Scott Ousley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an order enjoining Ousley from acting for or on behalf of the corporation during pendency of this action, an accounting of the corporation's records, an order determining the amounts of reimbursements owed by Ousley, attorney fees, court costs, a transer of corporation assets, delivery of corporation property and proceeds, payment of damages incurred by improper use of corporate funds and property, removal of Ousley as a director and officer of corporation and treble damages.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of Warren E. Hygema revocable trust, vs. Warren D. Hively, Daphne, Ala., and KeyBank National Association. Plaintiff seeks $65,620.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NationsBanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Daren D., Carmen T., Loren E. and Donna J. Maierle, School Street, Winona Lake, and state of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $69,681.85 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.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Deborah Robbins, now known as Deborah Holderby, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Northstar Mortgage Corp, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $45,834.75 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.
• ContiMortgage Corp. vs. Michael S. and Jennifer Moss, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $83,643.98 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.
• Shawn M. Hine, EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw, vs. Gerald McCausey, East Winona Avenue, Winona Lae, and Grange Mutual Casualty Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 3, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of North Harrisson and East Fort Wayne streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interst, court costs and underinsured motorist company limits available, plus interest, and requests a trial by jury.
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Steven D. and Sheryl L. Carnes, Burket, and Roger W. and Holly C. Collier, Church Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $17,541.64 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.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. vs. Lucinda A. Holloway, Oriole Lane, Warsaw, Indiana Finance Housing Authority and Attorney General Jeffrey Modisett. Plaintiff seeks $44,798.43 due on note, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NationsBank Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Janet A. Jones, Roy Street, Winona Lake, American General Finance Co. and Teachers Credit Union. Plaintiff seeks $71,563.91 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Robert E. and Lori A. Grayless, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $72,046.97 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.
• City of Warsaw vs. Adams Transit Inc., Frieslano, Wis. Plaintiff seeks $6,234.84 for damage resulting from an Oct. 20, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Main and Lake streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Smith
Robin K. Smith, Warsaw, and Michael L. Smith, Bristol. They were married May 5, 1986, and separated Aug. 31, 1998. There are two minor children.
Kratz
Paula L. Thames-Kratz and Robert W. Kratz II, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married April 18, 1997, and separated Sept. 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Watters
Nathan Watters, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Katrina Watters, East Market Street, South Whitley. They were married April 13, 1996, and separated June 19, 1998. There is one minor child.
Blanton
Douglas Blanton Jr., South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Sadie Sarah Blanton, San Pierre. They were married Sept. 28, 1996, and separated Sept. 3, 1998. There are two minor children.
Graham
Kim Graham, Leesburg, and Joe Graham, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 16, 1983, and separated Sept. 3, 1998. There are two minor children.
Urbin
Beth A. Urbin, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Jay Urbin, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake. They were married June 20, 1998, and separated Sept. 19, 1998. There are no minor children.
Clampitt
Tosha Clampitt, Kosciusko County, and Stephen Clampitt, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 6, 1997, and separated Aug. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Van Vorst
Charles L. Van Vorst, East Bowser Road, Syracuse, and Rebecca J. Van Vorst, Elkhart. They were married Oct. 18, 1997, and separated Aug. 11, 1998. There are no minor children.
Nolan
Richard Nolan, Kosciusko County, and Candace Nolan, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 14, 1998, and separated Sept. 17, 1998. There are no minor children.
Banks
Elizabeth A. Banks, Kosciusko County, and David D. Banks, Michigan City. They were married Sept. 4, 1997, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Teresa Hale. Plaintiff awarded $11,853.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Donald E. Peterson. Plaintiff awarded $8,220.60 by default, plus court costs.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. David W. Pancake and Transamerica Financial Services. Plaintiff awarded $42,552.75 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (as subrogee of David S. Haynes) vs. Valerie Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $3,631.47 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Donald E. and Katherine M. Butterfield, et al. Plaintiff awarded $56,841.22 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Bobbi G. Hart) vs. Barbara Bays. Plaintiff awarded $1,682.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Janet A. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $3,345.26 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Berreth Oil Inc. vs. Drudge Screw Products Inc. Court costs taxed to plainitff.
• Baker Management Inc. vs. Rachelle A. Bickel and Southeast Temporary Services, a division of Southeast Consulting Co. Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sharon and Forrest Johnston. Sept. 21.
• Sherri L. and Shayne E. Miles. Couple awarded joint custody of minor child. Sept. 21.
• Christina and Rodney Kuhn. Couple awarded joint custody of minor child. Sept. 23.
• Jackie (former name Hoffer restored)and Richard Wallace. Sept. 30.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Robin Onita and Rodolfo Parra. [[In-content Ad]]
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